Fall 2018

Hello.

Another busy Fall season for us.

Madi had a good first semester at Liberty as a second year student.  She began to really get started in her journalism major and practicum.  She as able to be published multiple times.  She also continued to be involved on campus and exploring the Lynchburg area.  Here are some pics of her semester.

She came home a few times.  On her way home from fall break, we went on a hike as a family in Catoctin, MD.

Andrew and Abby had a good start to their school years.  Here are their school pictures from the beginning of the year.

He also had a very good cross country season.  He was able to be a top runner in the local area and in the league.  He medaled at the District 3 AAA meet and qualified for the State AAA Championships. It was awesome to watch.  Here are some pics of the season and his traditional meets.

Enos Yeager

Ben Bloser Invite

Carlisle Invite (Ridculosly Wet)  22nd.

Gettysburg Invite.  8th Place.

YAIAA Championship.  Champion.  

PIAA District III AAA.  14th place.  State Qualifier.

PIAA AAA State Championships.  76th.

Andrew started basketball in mid-Nov.  We decided to run one more race in NYC at

Van Courtland Park over Thanksgiving at the Foot Locker Northeast Regional race.  He ran with his Chambersburg summer training partner and close season competitor. It was a fun experience.

Andrew was inducted into the National Honor Society in late October.  It was a big honor as a junior.

Abby had a good fall.  She has started off 3rd grade well.  In addition to making lots of slime in "Abby Shack" (her space in the basement for slime), she spent time at Awana at church, at Andrew's xc meets, and also started swimming at the Y.

Abby and I went hiking to Cunningham Falls.  We had a few small falls and wet feet, but we made it to the top.

Abby planned and was very excited about Halloween. She dressed as Mal from Descendents. She was hampered a litte with her orthodontic quadhelix appliance, but was able to gather chocolate candy she could eat.  A tradition continues.

Andrew went to CFAW at Liberty University in early Nov.  He had a good time.  He went to classes, stayed in the dorm for 2 nights, went to UVA-Liberty Football game at UVA, and got to visit with Madi.  We headed down for the weekend as well and hung out around campus. Here are some pics.

We did get a freak snow storm the week before Thanksgiving.  It stuck around for a few days.  Just added to the wacky 2018 weather.  A picture of Abby to commemorate.

We had a good Thanksgiving.  Madi was home for a week.  After Thanksgiving, Madi will head back to finish her semester, Andrew will continue with school and varsity basketball, and Abby will coninue with school, swimming, and AWANA at church.  

Until next time.......

Summer 2018

Hello.

Another busy summer for us here in Gettysburg.

Madi began her summer by taking a trip to India for 2 weeks to help with a organization to help children in remote areas.  It was quite the adventure.  Despite a few bouts with some illnesses, it was a great trip and a great experience.

Abby and Andrew ended their school year well.

Andrew had a good summer.  He had a good summer of running.  He was able to connect for mountain runs once a week with a neighboring school team and also attended Cross Country Camp at Shippensburg University.   Here is a pic with one of his teammates from the camp.

 He also played basketball summer league basketball with the varsity basketball team as well as attending team camp at Susquehanna University.

He also got a job at the Taco Bell that opened in town.  He worked for a few weeks.  It was a good experience.  We went on the first day of work....and his last day of work. We snapped a picture :)

We went to our annual vacation to Williamsburg with my family.  We had a good time going to Water Country, Busch Gardens, and Virginia Beach.  Here are some photos.

Madi and Abby had the chance to go to Philly and see a Taylor Swift Concert.  It was a great sister trip.

They got out of the concert late, but Abby was still going strong.

They next morning they went to the Philadelphia Aquarium.

In addition to these adventures, Abby spent her summer swimming whenever possible and make slime!  She made lots of slime.  She even got her grandparents and Ms Linda, our neighbor, involved.

We also rode bikes and ran as often as we could.  Abby completed two 1 mile races with a local running club.

We had gathering for July 4th.  Here is picture of the kids before we went to fireworks at Gettysburg College - an annual tradition.

Andrew turned 17 in July.   We had a small birthday gathering to celebrate him.

Madi was very busy once she returned from India.  She worked a Famous Footwear and also signed to become a Mary Kay Consultant part time.  She is off to a successful start.  She had the chance to with Rebekah to Dallas end of July.

Andrew attended the local media day with his coach.  Here is the pic.

I changed command in June at my base.  I was a member of the Maryland Air National Guard for 20 years.  I enjoyed it very much and will miss the opportunity and the people.

I was able to participate in one last unit event with the graduation of a new Lt at Maxwell Air Force Base.

I have transferred to the IRR, Inactive Ready Reserve, while I investigate some opportunities to continue to serve.  We will see what happens.  Otherwise, I will probably retire in the Spring.

Madi headed back to Liberty University for her second year end of August.  Andrew headed back to Gettysburg High School as a Junior and run cross country.  Abby is entering the 3rd Grade at Lincoln Elementary. 

School started.  Here are the traditional first day pics.  Abby was obsviously more excited and showed her many moods

Madi drove down end of the week and then we followed Saturday to move her into her dorm for her Soph (Really Jr) year at Liberty University.  Known roomate and new digs make it all a better start for the year.  She is looking forward to it.  Here is the pic when we left, not quite finished...

Abby worked over the summer on a play for church.  She performed great and it was a great experience.  Pics were tough to come by, but here are a few.

Looking forward to fall....