The 2014 Christmas Gathering of the Goodmans - 33 Strong

 Evie is growing up.

 Stella and Daniel eating dinner.

 Belinda and Jan

 Macky and Belinda

 Three of Gary's grands with the gifts and mom Fran.

 Todd (  EM' second) and Matthew.

 Mike (Joe's son) and Donald (EM's third)

 Logan and Daniel

 Morgan, Ashley and Zach

 Joyce in control.

 Brenda ( Gary's wife)

 In case you are wondering, the lad to the right is our own Cade "Conner Shaw" Goodman. He has been baptized in Gamecock garnet and black!!

 Matthew and Aimee

 Grandmomma and Stella

 Macky with Uncle Gary

 What did I get momma?

 Pretty Miss Mary Fran

 Mike and Holly with Logan sneaking in.

 Liz, Morgan and Emma

 Miss Emma had a good time.

 Joe's grandson Logan and Holly

 Emma ( EM's youngest grand) was a busy little girl.

 This photo proves that I was in attendance. 

 One of these ladies in red is expecting her fifth child in August! Guess which one!!

 The Gamecocks fortunes against Wisconsin rest on the broad shoulders on Conner Shaw. Wow!!! 

 Even Stella has on a Gamecock shirt..   

Christmas at Edisto 2014 - Visit with Aunt Betty

 Jan and I rented a house at Edisto Beach from the Friday after Christmas until the Friday after New Years. Matthew, Aimee, and Stella stayed with us from Friday to Sunday.

 Stella was resting.

 Mom and Dad helped Stella ride her new bike while at the beach.

 She found a friend at Aunt Betty's.

 What is happening Dad?

 Just looking around.

 Aunt Betty finally got to meet Stella.

 Stella was showing Aunt Betty how to play the magnet writing game.

 You are doing good, Aunt Betty!

 Mom is catching a rest.

This was a nice visit.

Christmas at Rock Hill - December 22, 2013

 Stella was taking a nap when we got there about 1:45 PM on Sunday. She was not feeling well. She still had a cold.

 When you wake up, your hair is sometimes a little messy!

 Grandmomma, did you know that Christmas is almost here?

 She was a little shy. But it was OK for granddaddy to hold her.

 The three girls were playing with Stella's new toy picnic basket.

 Matthew was feeling great.

 We are ready to have a picnic lunch.

 Grandmomma, please help me fold up the table cloth.

 All is calm, all is bright!

One more picture with Ms. Stella. We will see her next week at Edisto Beach.

Getting Ready for Christmas 2013

 Our small Christmas tree.

 Our mantle decorations.

 A Christmas scene.

 We spent Thanksgiving with our friends Suzanne and Norton and their son Jeff and his family.

 We visited with Aimee, Matthew, and Stella on Sunday December 1 in Rock Hill. Stella had a cold and was not feeling very good.

 But Stella was glad that the tree was up.

 Dad and mom had decorated the tree and the house. They were getting ready for Christmas.

 Granddaddy was holding his precious Stella.

 Matthew was helping Stella to navigate the tunnel in the living room.

 That is lots of fun.

 Looks like I made it through the long tunnel!

 Grandmomma and Stella are best of buddies.

 Matthew and Aimee at his 31st birthday celebration.

 This is granddaddy's other favorite girl.

She had just awaken and was still a little worn out. 

A Visit to the State Fair and with Stella - Oct 2013

 On Friday, October18, 2013 we went to the State Fair. We toured with Liz and Joe. Had a great time. Got to see Gary and his Grayson.

 I am standing in front of one of the sand sculptures.

 Jan is also in front of the sand castle.

 On Sunday, October 20 we met Matthew, Aimee, and Stella at the Yellow Mall in Gaffney. We ate dinner at Cracker Barrel.

 Granddaddy and his favorite girl.

 She was looking for a Halloween costume.

 She is such a good shopper.

 Outside she would run from the hedges to the store walls. She likes to jump and skip also.

 Getting ready for the next run.

She enjoyed the playground. But mommy needs to tie back my hair! I would have put these photos up earlier but I lost my camera. so I bought a new one and immediately found the old.