Thanks Tiff for a most memorable birthday party for Bryan......even though it was at his new sister-in-laws expense.....almost like an initiation for her......sorry Mandy!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRYAN
BLAKE THE ROCKER
Great job Blake! Time Wolf is awesome! Hopefully we can see you better in the gig - can you ask to be on the front row next time???
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zxo5LzYkzkM
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving is not just a Holiday, it truly is a time to stop and reflect on the many things we are thankful for. We are truly thankful for the family God has blessed us with. It has been hard to look forward to the holidays since Lisa's mom passed away. We could not have made it through this day without the love and support of our family and our friends. Thanks for all the emails, text messages, cards and calls. Never take for granted the time you have to spend with your family.
Photo compliments of "by george" photography! (sorry Chad....she is Lisa's sister...)
Saturday at MU this is what we found in the parking lot as we were leaving Hearns Areana to head home....can you believe someone parked their truck with the deer they hunted down that morning in the back of the truck!! We figured they were sitting in another vehicle watching people react as they walked by and noticed it.....dumb rednecks. I bet the great Tucker Hunters would never do anything like this.....would they?
GREAT JOB GIRLS!
Hillcrest Cheerleaders did a great job at State Competition! They got all 12 points (that is the most you can get for your performance based on requirements for the routine) and 2 bonus points!!
We are proud of you Ashley!! GO HORNETS!
GOOD LUCK ASHLEY!
Hillcrest Varsity Cheerleaders are competing in State Competition on Saturday in Columbia! Good Luck Girls!!
POOR GRANDPA
Do you think grandpa is upset that he doesn't have a Mac? He looks a little irritated in the picture....but then he spent his whole day with you 3!!
OOOPPSSS!
Well, I very seldom use my emergency brake, but I guess there is a reason why we should! Our neighbors at the lake were getting a load of dirt when the truck that was delivering it went down their driveway on its own into our garage!! Could have been worse....just can't believe it didn't take out the golf cart or refrigerator which are both about to go out....figures!!
MORE NEW YORK SITES
Well we found the hotel we stayed at 20 years ago when we came to NYC with High Street on a mission trip! It has a new name but was pretty much the same ... as best we could remember!
You really couldn't see much at Ground Zero....it was a huge hole under construction and they had a big covered fence around it. But it was a little eerie to walk around it and see all the huge buildings around it still standing. What it must have been like to be in one of those buildings and watch this all take place.
Central park was beautiful and we couldn't believe how big it was. We walked to it Sunday night around midnight which didn't make Lisa very happy (it really wasn't smart, but oh well) we went back the next morning when it was a little bit safer.....and we made a stop at the today show.....which was fun.
It was a great weekend and so much fun to be able to pull off a surprise for Lisa....can't wait to see what she will do for me on our 22nd Anniversary next year........!!
GREAT NYC FOOD
What an experience riding the subway to Brooklyn to eat at Franny's........An amazing restaurant that our friend Neki Davis manages.....it was truly a New York Eating Experience....their menu changes every day as they only use fresh local ingredients and you can tell it when you taste their food. They made our soda fresh from scratch.....cherry limeade and grape soda! It was great....thanks Neki and friends!
Then we ate at Max Brenner's Chocolate by the Bald Man......not much of a food menu.....but an outstanding dessert menu or should we say book. Thank you for the recommendation Jan as this was truly a sweet experience....we had never been to a Chocolate Restaurant! It was packed and what a fun place to break all the rules.....dessert for dinner!!
SURPRISE, SURPRISE.....IT'S NEW YORK CITY
Lisa had no idea where we were going until we got to the airport yesterday morning.....I surprised her with a trip to NYC for our 21st Anniversary. The last time we were here was in 1988....20 years ago. We ate at a place called Maxies last night.....huge portions of food and it was so good. We also went to see Wicked last night.....that was amazing.....unbelievable performers. We walked around today just seeing the sites (and the weirdos) of NYC. We had lunch with Ron & Susan Taylor and their kids Noah & Ally - we took them to Toys R Us in Time Square....it is huge and has a Ferris Wheel in the store! It was fun. We found the hotel we stayed at 20 years go...it had changed names but was still there. Heading out to see more sites and eat more great food tonight.
GARY'S IN TURKEY
Gary & Jim made it to Turkey! You can follow their trip and see their photos by clicking here HSBC Mission Blog
OUR LITTLE MORGIE IS A FRESHMAN
Can't believe the youngest grandkid started high school today! Can't believe her sister can drive her there either!!!
CELEBRATING WITH FRIENDS
There's nothing like being surrounded by your friends on your special day - like your 17th birthday party......yeee haaw....what fun!
ASHLEY MADE IT HOME
Can't wait to hear about your trip Ashley......from the looks of this picture.....you will have a few stories to tell!
ANOTHER FAMOUS PHOTO
Well, it wasn't as exciting as Peyton Manning last year, but it was still pretty cool!!
HAPPY 17th BIRTHDAY BLAKE
Sweet new board Blake! Sorry you have to be in school on your special day! Oh well, you will make up for it with all the snow days you will get......whether it snows or not!!
BRADLEY ON DRUGS
Well, the pain medication Bradley is taking from having his wisdom teeth removed is working, there is no pain.....however, it hasn't done much for his hair.......or his conversation. I wish we would have been recording the things he was talking about. Jeff (Bradley future broher-in-law) you need to ask him if he remembers what he said about you during his medicated state of mind.
UPDATE FROM ECUADOR
Well, here are a few pictures from Ecuador-there is a construction team here this week working on an addition to one of their churches.
1 construction
2 Antonio - he was one of our drivers when we were there in 2005 - he told me he remembered my mom (imagine that) and said he had a picture of my family at his house - it was so sweet
3 more construction
4 some girls that have attached to me - they talk to me and I have no clue what they are saying - so they just grab my arm and pull me around
5 the church they are adding on to
6 Missionary Cliff McGhee, Me and Alex McGhee
7 this is the only lady that came with the construction team - she is a hoot!
8 there is a great view from the church we were at today, you can't tell real well from this picture, but it was beautiful
9 random cow tied up to a pole
Ecuador or Bust
Ashley left for Ecuador this morning (Sunday) to spend the week the McGees. A few glitches in her flights but nothing too big....she is due to land in Ecuador later this evening! Pray for her!
Congrats HHS Varsity Cheerleaders
Ashley's cheerleading squad competed in Regionals Saturday and qualified for State! They will compete at MU on November 14-15!
KEEP THE PHOTOS COMING
After seeing all the photos everyone brought for Brad and Mandy, it made us all realize how important it is that we keep them coming! It was so much fun seeing all the photos from many years ago! What great memories!
OUR NEW JET SKI
Here is a jet ski I saw at lake of the Ozarks today. Maybe we could use one more jet ski before we are done.
250HP is more power then most of our cars have so this baby should fly.
BLAKE THE BUSINESSMAN
Congratulations Blake on being chosen to attend Missouri Business Week ... And for getting your name in the paper ... Surely this makes you smarter than your brothers ...
THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS.....
when you leave Aunt Sandy alone with the kids in the airport.......Check out his website www.marcushaley.com. He is trying out with Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
CONGRATULATIONS!
We are so excited! Mandy, you are already a part of our family in our hearts....this will just make it official!
THE LAST BIRTHDAY BASH
Morgan was kind enough to share her 4th and last birthday party with Papa, Holly and her Momma! It was great fun!
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