Visit with Nana & Poppy
We caught up with Hayley’s grandmother, grandfather and great-grandfather from her firstmom’s family for dinner the day after Thanksgiving. Her Nana & Poppy live in Florida so it was a nice treat to see them on their visit up here! Hayley always loves to see them. See more photos from this set: Regular view (easiest.. read more →
Photos: Visit with Rachel
Recently Hayley had a chance to hang out with one of her half-sisters from her first family. They went to Build-a-Bear, lunch and then goofed off in the mall riding their carousel and this cool bounce/jump thing. They had a lot of fun and it was a great afternoon for them to spend together. See.. read more →
Photos: Castle McCulloch
We went to Castle McCulloch to pan for gem, gold and fossil last weekend. We met up with Hayley’s first/birthmom, sister Faith and her first/birthmom’s husband Scotty. Hayley had been dying to do it and this place was a fun little adventure. She also took my camera and took a bunch of photos of the.. read more →
Fifth grade graduation!
Hayley with her diploma and fantastic teacher Miss Fowler Hayley graduated from Salem Elementary last Wednesday and it was such an adorable ceremony. My folks and Aunt Cathie came, as well as Hayley’s first/birthmom, her husband and one of Hayley’s sisters. The kids did most of the ceremony themselves and I think it was almost.. read more →
Photo: Hayley with her grandparents, aunt and uncle
Hayley’s grandparents, aunt and uncle on her bdad’s side were in town for a doctor’s appointment in January and we met them for nice lunch! See more photos from this set: Regular view (easiest to find one in particular or print) read more →
Photo: Hayley with her grandmother and great-grandfather
Sadly Hayley’s great-grandmother on her bmother’s family side passed away earlier in the year. She was a lovely lady and I know her family misses her a great deal. While she was up in NC for the funeral, we caught up with Hayley’s grandmother Janie who brought her great-grandfather to visit. See more photos from.. read more →
Visit from Hayley’s first family
As most of you know, Hayley was adopted and we have a pretty open adoption with her first family. Hayley’s sisters, bmom and her husband, grandmother and granddad visited us here in November for a nice Sunday of lunch and goofing off. I was taking photos with three cameras and for some reason didn’t end.. read more →
Photos: Visit with bdad Derek and family
We had a great visit with Hayley’s bdad Derek, his wife, parents, sister and sons. We got some sun at the pool and ate pizza, then relaxed and played at home. Hayley loved to spend time with her brothers! See more photos from this set: Regular view (easiest to find one in particular or print).. read more →
Photos: Visits from Hayley’s extended family
Hayley’s half-sisters came with her first grandmother and grandfather to visit during this Memorial Day weekend. My folks and Aunt Cathie came over to go to lunch together as well. Hayley was happy to see everyone and it was a nice visit. See more photos from this set: Regular view (easiest to find one in.. read more →
Photos: Visit with Hayley’s first/bmom and family
On Sunday we met Hayley’s first/bmom Gloria in Greensboro with her husband Scottie and Hayley’s half-sister Faith. We had lunch, looked at some old photos and then took the kids to play at Celebration Station. It was a really pleasant visit. The bumper boats were a highlight for Hayley, she and Faith squirted all of.. read more →