The Sweater

This is SO awesome! Michael's mom loved to save things. She would save several special outfits of her children and then give them to them when they were adults. She saved this sweater that Michael was wearing in this 1967 photo. Kenny wore it. Joe wore it and I believe Christi even wore it a time or two! (It didn't have sparkles on it so Mary Beth wouldn't wear it!! Ha,ha!)

This is Michael (in the sweater) with his little brother, Ronnie sitting at the Citadel. Just waiting!

This is Hunter, 44 years later, wearing the same sweater, with his little brother, Hagin, sitting on the curb at the Lexington LDS church building. Traditions! I wonder if it will make it to Hunter's little boy in another 40 years!! Thanks Granny, I hope this made you smile in Heaven today!

Happy Birthday and Congratulations!

Friday October 21 was Christi's 31st birthday! Opps, did I just say her age out loud?? Then on Saturday she participated in her very first triathlon! What a present - She placed 2nd in her age group! She was remarkable as always and made Team Whetstone proud.

Christi, you are beautiful, talented, creative, loyal, courageous and oh, so opinionated!! They all make you YOU - the little girl we prayed for and have loved unconditionally from the moment we layed eyes on you!! Happy Birthday, Gingerbread!

South Carolina State Fair

Nothing like the South Carolina State Fair!! The corn dogs, elephant ears, Fiske french fries, fresh lemonade and mini doughnuts!! Saturday night, October 15, Mary Beth and Kevin treated me and Michael to the Styx concert at the grand stand! Wow, it was awesome. Thanks guys! I wish I had taken my phone so I could have had some pictures.

IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY, SHOUT HOORAY!

Monday, October 10 was Kevin's birthday! I really don't like calling him a son-in-law because I feel like he is truly one of my own!! He is an amazing husband for my daughter and father to my grandchildren.

Happy Birthday, Kev! I think you must have been hand-picked by Heavenly Father!! We love you!

Happy Birthday Princess Olivia!

Saturday September 24 was Olivia's 6th birthday! She is truly a princess! She is beautiful and kind and is always so happy! She never fails to coming running to give hugs!

We love you so much little Princess!

Girlfriend Weekend at Hilton Head

The Girlfriends had a fabulous weekend September 15 - 17! Pamelia had hip surgery 4 weeks ago and September is her birthday month so we wanted to go spend some time with our dear friend whom we miss very much! So glad she felt good enough to stay with us in Hilton Head.

We took turns pushing her in a wheel chair. She hated it but we didn't mind in the least. We were just so excited she could go!
We went to a little Mexican restaurant she loves and they sing a special song and make you wear a hat when it's your birthday. So.......oh, yeah, she was embarrassed!

We loved it!

Me and my peeps (Libbi was taking the photo)

These are some amazing women. I wouldn't trade them for all the tea in China!! Look out Myrtle Beach here we come in February!

(we missed you Lynn!!)

Hagin's Baptism

Our sweet Hagin turned 8 on Sunday, September 11. To make his day even more special he was baptised!! It was a great service and Hagin seemed so happy!

All 20 members of "Team Whetstone". What an awesome bunch of people! Joe, Chelsea and Maggie drove all the way from Virginia just for the baptism. Thanks y'all!

(uh oh, I think Owen's gotta go!!)
Big Daddy, Maggie and the birthday boy

Kenny's little family

Me, Big Daddy and Hagin
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY HANDSOME LITTLE MAN! We love you so much!!