Photo Gallery: Family photos from our trip to St. Simons Island
Photos with Grandma Joanne, Grandpa Gordon and Aunt Cathie – and even Jeepers! See more photos from this set: Regular view (easiest to find one in particular or print) Slideshow view (easiest to see them all) read more →
Photos: Michelle’s maternal grandparents young
I took photos of photos of my grandparents when I was at my mom and aunt’s houses recently. These two of them young made me smile. Grandma Falconer’s graduation from nursing school Granddad Falconer’s Navy photo read more →
Photo Gallery: July 4th
Another fun cul-de-sac July 4th! See more photos from this set: Regular view (easiest to find one in particular or print) Slideshow view (easiest to see them all) read more →
Photos & story from the adoption decree
We are flying on several trips this summer and I had some concerns about what last name to put Hayley under since the adoption finalization could be done anytime from the end of May until the end of August (90 days to 6 months from when your lawyer files it all). And with all the.. read more →
Hillison descendant line
The Hillison line from when his ancestor Oman arrived in the US from Norway to Hayley. Oman, born in 1814, arrived in the US and settled in IL. We visited his grave this summer. Father-mother, child that line came from: Halge Digranes and Britta Maakestad, parents of Oman Hillison, who came to America from Norway… read more →
Photo Gallery: Michelle’s folks May visit
My mom was wonderful and a huge help, and it was just a great great time – we snuggled a lot, laughed, shopped and just goofed off. My stepdad brought Hayley a few clubs and they worked on golf – since he is a golf pro, he was in seventh heaven to play with a.. read more →
Photo Gallery: First swim of the year
Grandma Sharen and her friends were staying in Raleigh at a hotel that had opened their pool so we hit the water! And by hit the water, I meant it literally in this case. See more photos from this set: Regular view (easiest to find one in particular or print) Slideshow view (easiest to see.. read more →
Photos from the Rat for my mom
We hit the Rat after a day of shopping for Final Four gear. I was reminded of my days of being there with mom and her stories from eating there as a kid. So for her, we scribbled on the walls, ate garlic bread and I had the lasagna aka bowl of cheese. I took.. read more →
Photos from the Dome welcome back for UNC, 2005 Champs!!
Carolina won the 2005 NCAA Basketball tournament! NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!! Hayley and Michelle went to the Dean Dome in Chapel Hill Tuesday night to welcome back the Heels. We had tons of fun and the Dome folks were smart enough to leave half the floor wide open for kids to run around… cheer for the players,.. read more →
Photos: Graves of people I love
This might be a bit odd but I took photos of the graves of people I love. Hayley and I went to the graveyard to check it out, remarkably she wasn’t afraid, just curious. Chapel Hill Cemetery My dear Uncle Mike who died at 29. My aunt Melanie who died at birth. My beloved grandparents… read more →