The Goodman Christmas at Edisto - 2012

 The four brothers - Joe, Grayson, Eddie Mack, and Gary. We had a great time at Edisto this year.There were 27 out of 34 folks at the beach. Joe's son Mike and family, Grayson's son Matthew and his family, and Gary's son Grayson were not able to make it this year. We ate together on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The homes which we had rented were fantastic. We all look forward to our next gathering. 

 The four wives are added - Brenda, Liz, Jan, and Joyce

 The Macky Goodman family from Wingate, NC - Ashley, Belinda, Macky, and Zach

 The Goodmans of Florida - Todd, Morgan, and Emma

 The Goodmans of Monroe - Donald, Daniel, Elizabeth, Michelle, and Gabby

 Drew and Fran Petrey with Evie, Mary Fran, and Ward. Cade was sleeping. Fran is Gary's daughter and they live in Boone, NC.

 Miss Gabby enjoyed the Dunbar macaroni on Friday night.

 Three pretty ladies

 Aunt Betty and Mack

 Joyce cooked the supper.

 My, how handsome they look!!!

 Drew with Cade

 The Alpha and the Omega - Aunt Betty with the youngest of the children, Miss Emma.

 Belinda, Joyce, and Brenda

 Dad and son resting

 A handful of little ones waiting for the hot dogs and hamburgers.

 All of these containers have the special Christmas treats which Joyce had cooked.

 Has his football, looking for excitement.

 Evie and Daniel watching a movie.

 Now here is a nice looking couple - of sorts!!

 Uncle Joe telling it like it is.

 She made me take one more picture of her!!!!!!

Two of the young mothers - Michelle and Fran.

Christmas with Stella in 2012

 We celebrated Christmas with Matthew, Aimee, and Stella on Christmas Eve. They bought a 2 ft. tree and put it on the dinette table so little hands would not be tempted. Next year they will put up their 7 ft tree. 

 Stella has her Christmas dress on. We went to lunch and she slept through the whole affair.

 Granddaddy had to hold the baby.

 Grandmom and mom talking away.

 Stella is having a snack of honey nut cherrios.

 Hi there Granddaddy.

 Sitting on the floor together.

 Stella is using "sign language" to ask for more to eat.

 What did you say daddy?

 Matthew is also happy because he just started a new job which he enjoys.

 Dad had made a play house out of the box for the new car seat.

 Two pretty ladies!

 I really like my new toy, grandmother. 

 My granddaddy is holding me.

I am changing from my dress to my casual clothes.

Divinity Care Facility Christmas Party - December 2012

 Our annual  Christmas party for the board of Divinity Care Facility was helds on December 13, 2012. DCF has had an outstanding year. We thank God for the blessings that we received.  We had 19 folks to attend. We had good food and good fellowship.

 Hugh and Aaron

 Jan and Richard

 Richard and Edwin

 Pauline and her granddaughter

 Michael and Gwen

 Angela and her granddaughter and her friend

 Bryant and Jeanette

 Nancy and Fred

Steve and Judy

A Visit with Stella at 16 Months on November 18, 2012

 We had not seen Stella in about 4-5 weeks. She had been sick for the last two weeks with a runny nose and lots of coughing. The antibiotics did not do any good. And then she got pink eye which she proceded to give to her Mom and Dad. A fourth visit to the doctor resulted in another antibiotic. This one did the trick. Buttttttt, she broke out in a rash all over her body. So back to the doctor.She was allergic to the antibiotic. Now she has new medicine and a cortisone cream. Matthew reported today(11/28) that she was looking a little better.  But on this day she was feeling OK. We took them to dinner to celebrate Matthew's 30th birthday.

She went from one of us to another. She was very lovable and seemed to remember Grandmother and Granddaddy.