Miami Vice

We spent the night out on the water

Dale and Stacy's new Sea Ray

Mom and Dad's Bluewater

Our new floor
Maleah the fish

Eelco and Nicole Ryan and Nicole

Doug riding the enormous wake

Denny making sure Doug's still riding the enormous wake

Abbi's new do

WOW! Dale and Stacy's new boat is amazing! Everyone's favorite feature is the jet ski lift, it's like a little island! We just can't seem to get enough of those weekends at the lake with family and friends, but we're definitely trying!

Denny and dad replaced the carpet with wood in our boat, it looks surprisingly bigger inside now. Come see us at the dock sometime!

Van Buren All-Stars

Van Buren All-Stars 1

Bryce, Cooper, Hayes, Alexander, Issac, Dilon, Daniel , Caleb, Noah, Joseph, Tallon, Peyton
Joe, Hayes, and Cooper...lookin' salty



The season's not over yet! We went on to play in district and state and did a super job. We didn't place, but the boys made new friends, played hard, and had so much fun! That's the real trophy...

Be looking for a team pic soon!

Thanks coaches Danny, Matt, and Rod (tee-hee).

Pirate Party

Some of 'the booty'

Pirates Rule!

Arghhh, Pirates did a great job! The team won league and ended the season with a swell swimming party, complete with trophies and yum-yums. Thanks mom and dad for the use of your pool! We are so proud of the way these kids played this season, way to go Pirates!

Don't Forget the Pizza!

Mitzi, Terri, and Doug
Matt, Sharon, and Sherri

What started as dinner for four turned into a night of fun for eight...actually with the bridal shower, I lost count...but it was fun! We enjoyed a night of dinner, dancing, and...more fun!

We definitely need to do this at least once a year, Fo Shizzle! Got gum???

Announcing...Jane and Rick Sanders!

The Very Happy Couple
Andy and Rick
Prissy in Pearls
John and Colette
The Chandler Clan

All I can say is Karaoke + Beer = Free Entertainment! Am I right George???

What a super celebration for the new newlyweds! The wedding was quaint and it was so good to meet Rick's family and to see all of Jane's fam at the reception. I haven't laughed that hard in a long time! I wish you two much happiness in the years to come, you picked a great weekend to celebrate such a special day!

Sun, Fun, and ...?

Chloe, Destiny, Caroline, Shelbie, Devin, and Cooper
Sparkle-icious and Cooper
Chloe
Denny and Kamryn having some yum-yums
Joshua, Joe, Cooper, Hannah, Makena, Matt, Kamryn, and Sharon

All my boys...Denny, Cooper, Kyle
Makena, Hannah, Abbi, Cooper, Carter, Hayes
Mitzi, Abbi, and Doug on the dock
Carrie and Matt
Sherri, Shelbie, and Carrie on the dock

Finally, open season at the lake! Our first outing was May 24th. The water was still chilly, but the sun was warm and it was great to be back on the water with all of our friends! Matt, Denny, and the kids rode the wakeboard and tube while the rest of us swam, and swam some more. We always have such a great time and eat way too much, but it's the best!

Can it be?

Carrie and Matt
Silly posers...
They tooted!
Carsyn, JB, Matt, and Carrie

My, how time flies...Prom? Already? WOW! Did the kids look great! We all met for pictures before the big night at Doe's and Project Graduation. I felt like part of the paparazzi! They looked more like they were getting ready for the Red Carpet! It is still hard to believe how grown-up they all are...sniff...sniff...

Happy Birthday Daughter!

Nothing fancy...just dinner and presents...what more could a girl want!

Her day began with her boyfriend Matt (our 4th child) showing up with an adorable pink IPOD nano. They proceeded to download around, I don't know, 500 songs? By that time it was time to go to her restaurant of choice, Olive Garden. (Yes, that is Mrs. Blaylock sitting behind us.) Dinner was delicious! Afterwards, we went home and enjoyed some yummy chocolate fudge brownies. After she paused to text, she opened her brand new digital camera, and some other fun goodies and downloaded even more songs. Happy Birthday daughter! You've grown up way too fast...

Kyle's Car

Finally! Kyle's dream car appeared in April, a 1993 1/2 Toyota Supra...she's pretty sweet!