Visit with The Vaden's

This past weekend; Jennifer, Ava, Mom and I, traveled to Georgia to visit Meme and Pawpaw. They just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary!

Jennifer and Ava smiling on the edge of a fountain.

We walked along the river walk in downtown Columbus.

Taking a short rest before the walk back.

I made them some place mats for their new table.

They are doubled sided.

We visited the Butterfly Center at Callaway Gardens.

Ava had fun finding all of the pretty butterflies.

We also caught the birds of prey show. Although it felt like 110º!!

And our last stop at Callaway Gardens, the Sibley Center.

My New Job!

I'm really excited about a new freelance job I just got! I will be working for RARE Design in Hattiesburg as a freelance graphic designer. I've already been assigned several jobs to start working on. And the best part is I get my very own office! I took a few pics of it while I was there today.

McGarrh Family Reunion

This past weekend we traveled to Greenville for the annual McGarrh Family Reunion.

Friday night we all ate at Kepler's. The food and atmosphere where great!

Me and Mark enjoying pizza and lasagna!

Jennifer, Uncle Don, Aunt Rose and little Sarah Ann.

The kids table.

Memaw eating something yummy!

Saturday we spent the day at Aunt Shell's house, swimming and playing yard games.

This is Mom scooting around the pool with her noodle.

Cooling off in the pool.

Aunt Shell holding grand baby Sterlin.

Me and Mom enjoying a cocktail by the pool.

After loosing a badminton birdie to a tree, the guys decided this was a good solution to getting it back!

177th Armored Brigade Family Day

Last Friday we attend Family Day at Camp Shelby. There where lots of fun activities, food, and hot weather!

Mark played in the volley ball tournament.

Some of the wives hanging out.

Mark giving an award. Nice frame job on that award!

New Red Door

We decided to try a new color on our front door, Red! I think it is a nice change from the old white door!

I found a great deal on some new hardware for the front door.

4th of July

This year we spent the 4th of July at Old Waverly with Mark's family.

Mark with his parents after getting dressed up to have his picture made by the new Veteran's Monument.

Betsy having fun with the pups!

Merlot is looking handsome in his patriotic bow tie!

Playing in the scramble on Saturday.

We attended the dedication of the new Veteran's Monument at Old Waverly.

Mimi, Aunt Susan, and Uncle Bud getting good seats before the ceremony.

The monument.

Airplanes flew over.

Every couple of hours they sounded the cannon - and every time it made us jump!

Dave, Leslie and their kids, Dalton and Trenton came up for the weekend. We all had a great time swimming, golfing and enjoying all of the activities.

Getting good seats for the fireworks show.

Mimi and Mark enjoying the fireworks.

A beautiful sunset over the lake.