Freezing cold morning!

I was going to work one morning, and it was about 34 degrees out.  So when I passed this lake, the warm water, with cold air made this really cool mist on the water.  So I turned off to take a picture, and I started sliding on the wet grass, I thought the car was going in, but it stopped sliding and I was able to get out and get this picture.

Mr. and Mrs. Poole

This is Mr. and Mrs. Poole.  They are volunteers that work in our office, when we need things like, putting labels on envelopes or stuffing programs, that kind of thing.  

They are the greatest couple.  I look forward to seeing them everytime I have them come in.  I just wanted to share them with all of you, because they are one of my treasures.

Where, when and how??

My darling family and friends;

I am taking a survey on where everyone will be for Thanksgiving, who they will be with, how far you are going to be there.  I will start:

Bill, Patrick, Caitlyn and I will be leaving early Thanksgiving morning for Centreville, VA.  It is about four hours from our home.  We will be visiting Rick, Cindy and Andrew Donnelly.  I cannot desribe how excited I am.  Patrick is very excited because he wants to spend a day in D.C.   I am keeping my fingers crossed that it might snow.   Just spending time with part of our family will be all the blessings I am looking for.  

So now it is your turn, come on spill the beans, where are you going to be???????????????

Grandfather Mountain, North Carolina

Bergers on the Blue Ridge Parkway, NC

We made it up to the mile high swinging bridge, and alas, it fogged over and was cold!!

Our Campsite

The three brave Bergers, made it to the top of Split Rock.

Well the Bergers spent the weekend, in Grandfather Mountain and Boone, NOrth Carolina. It was a great weekend. That area is definetly one of the most beautiful areas I have ever visited. The Blue Ridge Parkway is amazing. The weather was crisp and clean, and the time together was great. We have decided that will be a yearly trip for us. Bill wants to bring his Harley and we will drive the Blue Ridge Parkway. Patrick decided he wants to come and rough it, not be in the Fifth wheel. Caitlyn is happy to travel in the Fifth Wheel. We had great fires every night (the girls made the first fire of the weekend) and had smores and just enjoyed being together.

More pictures of Memorial

Uncle Danny and Stephen
Some of the entourage going down to the dock.
The brave warriors that will guide the boats
Robbie looking into the water saying "so many fish, so little time"

Our trip to Jersey for Toms Memorial

Three of Tom and Claires Grandaughters (Lindsey, Emily and Caitlyn)
The fleet that took Tom to his Lake!!
Sitting on deck enjoying time with family.

It was a wonderful memorial. We scattered Toms ashes on the lake he loved so much. He could spend hours just staring out at "his lake". It was bitter sweet that day, wonderful to have the family all together, but so sad that Tom wasn't with us to enjoy it.

More, more and more

Eric and his Mom
Amanda and Eric

Mother and daughter dance