Love the pigtails on Kendall
Group pic of the Marines and their family at the Hellbound Homecoming at their house.
Mr. Grady man posing between the American and Marine flag
Don't remember this Marines name...but he made me cry. He is holding his 3 month old son that was born while he was in Afghanistan. He couldn't stop holding him. Priceless.
One of the few homecoming pics I got with my camera.
Kendall helping Buddy build the planter shelf
The start of our journey began with a long days ride from Lake Seminole, Ga., to Jacksonville, NC, to be at the homecoming for our son-in-law, Mike, from Afghanistan. We departed Ga on Sunday, July 3, and drove straight thru. We were able to determine that our aging bodies can really only tolerate an 8 hour day on the motorcycle. It was a 12 1/2 hour trip so the last four hours were painful. That means we will probably only do a max of 400 miles a day when we hit the road cross country. The week at Angela's and Mike's was great. We stayed very busy helping to prepare her house for his homecoming....painting doors (painting is therapy for me) and building a planter to cover her air conditioner (building things is Bill's specialty). Kendall and Grady were great "helperers" for Buddy (Bill).
I was the photographer for Mike's homecoming. I was very nervous using Angela's good camera and knew I only had one chance to capture those moments. It was such an honor to be at his homecoming. To witness all of the wives, parents, and children anxiously awaiting the arrival of the buses was very moving. Angela, Kendall, and Grady were so excited. I think I did a pretty good job taking pics considering I was crying during the whole thing.
Angela and Mike had an awesome homecoming party on Friday. What a great group of Marines...and to think they were all "in country" the week before fighting for our freedom. I am very greatful and proud of Mike. We had planned to leave and start our journey west on Saturday...BUT, I had way too much to drink at the party and I required a day to recuperate (and you know I hate to hug a toilet).
Don't remember this Marines name...but he made me cry. He is holding his 3 month old son that was born while he was in Afghanistan. He couldn't stop holding him. Priceless.
One of the few homecoming pics I got with my camera.
Kendall helping Buddy build the planter shelfThe start of our journey began with a long days ride from Lake Seminole, Ga., to Jacksonville, NC, to be at the homecoming for our son-in-law, Mike, from Afghanistan. We departed Ga on Sunday, July 3, and drove straight thru. We were able to determine that our aging bodies can really only tolerate an 8 hour day on the motorcycle. It was a 12 1/2 hour trip so the last four hours were painful. That means we will probably only do a max of 400 miles a day when we hit the road cross country. The week at Angela's and Mike's was great. We stayed very busy helping to prepare her house for his homecoming....painting doors (painting is therapy for me) and building a planter to cover her air conditioner (building things is Bill's specialty). Kendall and Grady were great "helperers" for Buddy (Bill).
I was the photographer for Mike's homecoming. I was very nervous using Angela's good camera and knew I only had one chance to capture those moments. It was such an honor to be at his homecoming. To witness all of the wives, parents, and children anxiously awaiting the arrival of the buses was very moving. Angela, Kendall, and Grady were so excited. I think I did a pretty good job taking pics considering I was crying during the whole thing.
Angela and Mike had an awesome homecoming party on Friday. What a great group of Marines...and to think they were all "in country" the week before fighting for our freedom. I am very greatful and proud of Mike. We had planned to leave and start our journey west on Saturday...BUT, I had way too much to drink at the party and I required a day to recuperate (and you know I hate to hug a toilet).
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