Choir Christmas Party 2011

The Christmas party was at the beautiful home of the Sippola's

Bert and Katherine were perfect hosts.
Jan and Grayson ready for the fun to start.

Jane opens the wine.

Two young lovers - Ed and Quinn!

Another set of young lovers - Wanda and Bobby.

The two prettiest girls at the party - Alex and Deborah

This is a happy group - Bobby, Sandra, Judy, and Beverly.

You need to watch out for these two - Steve and Ray.

Two pretty ladies dressed in black - Carolyn and Jane.

Dr. John Moody with his better half March.

Bryan and Carolyne

A nifty group

Lovely, lovely and lovely.

The party is almost over.

Divinity Care Facility Christmas Party 2011

Here are Angela and her husband Stetson and Pat with her daughter Reni.
Bryant and Jeanette Reeves and Steve and Judy Rhodes

The ship has docked and folks are checking out the menu.

This is first mate Jan!

Richard and Grayson smile for the camera.

Now Grayson moves over to hug Jan.

Rev. Rhodes and his first mate Judy have their boat docked at the pier behind them.

Bryant is the best money man in town.

Pat is responsible for getting grants prepared and submitted. She has done an excellent job.

Claudia and Hugh Brantley are friends of DCF.

Happy board members.

Our Chairman of the Board Aaron Williams and his wife Gertrude.

Two outstanding gentlemen

And two pretty ladies

Matthew's 29th Birthday - November 30, 2011

On Friday of Thanksgiving week we celebrated Matthew's 29th birthday at Long Horn Steak House. Stella was with Aimee's parents. The meal was outstanding. The young couple were feeling rested and happy.

This is the other Goodman couple. This one is a little older than the one above. But still they were the cutest!!! And they paid for the meal.

Thanksgiving Weekend 2011

We had Thanksgiving with Suzanne and Norton Cater again this year. Their son Jeff and wife Dianne and children Josh and Annie were also with us. The meal was outstanding. And the fellowship was equally great. We were so thankful to have such super friends.
Annie is showing off the quilt that she made. She is quite the talented young lady.

Jan and Annie waiting for the dinner bell.

Annie resting with a video game.

On Friday we went to Rock Hill. We went to visit with Matthew's great grandfather Roy Watkins. He is 99 and will be 100 in March. He lives in a nursing home in Rock Hill. He cannot speak because of cancer in the throat from about 50 years ago. But Jan can read his lips. So we had a good time with him. Notice that he just held on to Jan's hand. He told us three times that we should visit more often. We said that we would.

Stella's Visit Of November 19, 2011

Here is the little lady in all her glory.
Dad and the baby

Another of Dad and baby.

Granddad has to find the rocking chair when he holds the baby.

The entire young family.

Mom with Stella and the giraffe that makes noise.

We are at Stella's Acres. We have 5 acres of wooded land outside of Rick Hill. Sometime in the next 3-5 years we hope to build a house for Stella and her parents out in the country. Until then we will clear away brush, cut down a few trees and enjoy the land while we picnic.

Grandmother Jan and Ms. Stella.

Dad only has eyes for Stella.

Grand dad is listening to what she is telling him!! How do you like the bow?

Fall 2011 in the Upcountry of SC

The colors of Fall this year are beautiful. All of these pictures were taken in our neighborhood.

God has been busy painting these trees with the rainbow.