Memorial Day

It’s been a quite and restful Memorial Day. Spent a little time this morning getting my online courses caught up so I won’t be behind when I get back to work tomorrow. I also helped my step-son Cody get settled in the guest room. He’s spending the summer with me and taking some classes at the college while recuperating from shoulder surgery. It’s nice having him in this big house to keep me company. Cody is also a great chef (also a Veteran) and cooked up some Tuna on the grill last night. Yum! Something tells me I will be eating better this summer.

I finally got around to hooking up the hammock Adam gave me that he bought in Costa Rica a few years ago. It was so nice reading a book and eventually taking a nap in the hammock with the cool breeze from the sound washing over me as I intermittently gazed through the limbs and leaves of the giant Pecan tree I have it hooked to.

I don’t want to forget to acknowledge all those veterans out there including my Dad who served in the Air Force during WWII. This would not be a FREE nation if it wasn’t for the many heroes who have served and fought for this great country. I must admit that I am worried about the state of things in this great nation of ours, however I’m not going to rant about politics and the “sorry” Presidential race in this post. I am absolutely disgusted with all things political on both sides of the aisle. I used to be such a political / news junkie and now I’ve completely detached myself from it all and just give it to God and pray he will sort it all out.

God Bless America!

More Graduation Photos!

It was a proud and special day for Dad and the entire family – Now Adam…its time to GET A JOB!

Proud Dad, Mom Robin, Willie, Adam, Uncle Greg and his daughter Gerry Elizabeth

Graduation Day!

Its hard to believe that my son Adam is graduating from the University of North Carolina in Wilmington today. Some of our family gathered downtown Wilmington last night to celebrate his achievement and let him know how proud we are of him. Today is the actual graduation ceremony and then Cody (his brother) is having a cook out party for him at his house. I’m staying at a great little condo looking out at the ocean in Carolina Beach. Going to take a swim after this post and then get myself ready to head out to UNCW and find a parking spot for the graduation event.

Adam and the Family + Waitress

This is a very special day for all of us. The past 6 years have seen many hills and valley’s for us all – one thing I must say – Adam never quite even when things in his life were difficult – He is my #1 son and I am a very proud Dad today and everyday for that matter. It seems God has been watching over us all through the good times and the bad.

Robin, Adam and I at the Phoenex Restaurant

This would have never been possibly without the support and prayers from so many people in our family – especially my folks, Robin, his Uncles Greg and Terry.

The graduation ceremony at UNCW went fantastic and we were all so very proud of Adam. The party afterwards was a blast and the beer I brewed (Adam’s Graduation Ale) was a big hit. The following are a few photos from the party. His brother Cody did a great job cooking the pork and coleslaw.

The Adam Graduation Ale was a BIG HIT!