**Warning Photo Overload**
2007
Summer
On May 25, 2007 , we purchased our very first house, which I love. Due to our growing family, I think that this could change in the next 5 years. When we purchased our home we did not have Lilly or Harper, so our home was just enough space. Now we are going to need a bigger yard and another bedroom. So, we will see what happens. |
| Our Lovely Home |
Fall
In August, I started my first teaching job at Cave Spring High School teaching 10th grade History . This school is one of Virginia's highest ranked schools academically and has a wonderful student body. It was so much fun to work with great students who made me laugh everyday. Still, when I see my past students it brings a smile to my face because I remember all the memories I made at this wonderful school. |
| Go Knights! |
Winter
The week of Christmas, Will and I joined his family at The Greenbrier to celebrate the holiday and his mother's birthday. We created so many fond memories while staying at this resort. |
| My in-laws and I at The Greenbrier celebrating Christmas |
2008
Sadly, on January 23, 2008 Will's mom, Freda passed away with cancer. This has been one of the hardest obstacles we had to deal with as a couple. Will's mother was one of the most beloved women I have ever met. Will is from a small town in Southern Virginia and we often joked that she was this town, since she was very involved in the community. Recently, we have really felt her presence with the birth of Harper. We just know that she is looking down smiling at us and loving her. |
| Tom, Freda, Will, Thomas & I at our wedding |
Spring
In May, Brandon graduated from Lee University with a Business Administration degree. Currently, he is employed by Chick-Fil-A Corporate in Atlanta , Ga. My youngest brother Bryan graduated from high school in Northern Virginia and is currently a Senior at Shepherd University majoring in Business Marketing. Growing up , I was always so close to both my brothers, so this was an emotional but happy time. |
| Brandon & Bryan |
Summer
In July, Will's family and I traveled to Cabo San Lucas. We had a great time and decided to always have an annual family trip. |
| Getting ready to go downtown Cabo |
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| Cabo San Lucas |
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| Cabo |
Fall
In October, we went to the Homestead Resort in Convington, Virginia for a convention. It was so nice to get away and play golf during the beautiful fall season. |
| The Homestead Resort Course |
Winter
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| Christmas Time |
2009
To celebrate the New Year, Will, Thomas, Tom and I travelled to San Francisco and Napa, Ca. It was a wonderful trip and I hope to travel there again one day.
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| Golden Gate Bridge |
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| Welcome to Napa! |
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| Beautiful Vineyards.. |
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| Happy New Year! |
Summer
In June, we were able to travel with my family to Bermuda. It was so nice to spend a week with my parents and brother Bryan. (Brandon was working for Chick-Fil-A for a summer internship and could not make it)
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| Bermuda Loving.. |
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| Bryan, My father, and Will enjoying our vacation |
In July, we went to Myrtle Beach, Sc with Will's family. To celebrate the 4th, we all went to The Dunes Club and had a great time. This is my all time favorite golf course and club in Myrtle Beach.
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| The Dunes Club, Myrtle Beach |
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| The Dunes Club |
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| Tom, Thomas, & I celebrating the 4th of July |
Fall
In November, Will and I went up to Washington DC and cheered on our team, The Washington Redskins. Sadly, they played the Pittsburgh Steelers and lost the game, but it was still fun.
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| Go Redskins! |
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| Our Seats |
Winter
We spent our second Christmas with my family in Northern Virginia. Our annual tradition is to go to a local hibachi restaurant for Christmas Eve just like the family in the movie Christmas Story.
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| Merry Christmas! |
2010
To start of the New Year, we travelled to Scottsdale, Arizona with Will's brother and dad. It was one of the best trips I have ever been on . From the beautiful scenery, excellent South Western food, gorgeous golf courses, and great times with family it was all unforgettable.
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| Sedona, Az |
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| Night View of Scottsdale, Az |
For my Valentine's Day gift I got Miss. Lilly. Lilly was our first "child" and has been the best Lab a family can have. She is sweet, protective, loves to play golf, rides the waves in Myrtle Beach, and kisses Harper's feet. Yesterday, Harper actually laughed out loud at Lilly when she was kissing her. In a way, Lilly is the reason why we decided to have a baby.
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| Lilly's first night home |
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| Loves riding in the 4 Runner |
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| First night in our home |
Spring- Summer
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| Loves Myrtle Beach, Sc |
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| Loves rolling in the sand |
Fall
For Halloween, we both decided to dress up and go to a friends party . I was a 1920s Flapper and Will was a 1930s football player. We really enjoyed our costumes :)
Winter
Merry Christmas!
2011
In February, we decided to celebrate Valentine's Day at The Greenbrier. We had a wonderful weekend wine tasting and gambling in their new casino. These are memories I will forever cherish pre-Harper.
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| How good do you think I felt after this? |
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| Love The Greenbrier |
Spring
For Spring Break, we decided to spend our last one (hopefully without children) in Bermuda. It was a wonderful vacation where we played golf and were able to just be us.
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| Ah, Spring Break! |
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| Just the two of us. |
Summer
In June, we found our that our prayers had been answered and we were Pregnant!
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| It's Positive were having a Baby! |
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| 2 months pregnant |
In July, Will and his good friend Mark played in the J.J. Redick charity golf tournament and by chance they won! So, we were able to meet him and other celebrities. It was a fun night, even though I was the driver :)... Pay back this coming summer!
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| JJ Redick Tournament Winners! |
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| JJ with Janet and I |
In August, we decided to go to Myrtle Beach with my brother Bryan and play some golf. Since, I am not sure how much golf lies in my future it was so nice to get out and play at least 3 times that week.
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| Playing Grande Dunes |
Fall
In October, we went to The Homestead with our friends Mark and Janet. This was one of the last times I was able to play golf before becoming to pregnant. It was a great weekend!
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| Playing The Old Course and shot a 94... |
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| 5 months pregnant |
Winter
In December, my mom threw me a beautiful baby shower. It was so nice to share this day with my entire family and close hometown friends.
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| Only 2 more months to go! |
For Christmas, we decided to go to NOVA and spend time with my family. It is always nice to go home.
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| Merry Christmas! |
2012
In January, our friends Mark & Janet threw us a beautiful couples baby shower. We feel so blessed to have such a great group of friends and family who will be a great influence on Harper.
And of course in February , we were blessed with the birth of Harper Nicole..Words cannot describe how much I love this little girl and how much joy she us brought to our lives.
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| Oh, I could just kiss those checks all day long! |
In the next 5 years, I hope that we are blessed with all the joy life has to offer and that when we look back we have as many wonderful memories as I have had so far.
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