New Patio

Just in time for nice North Carolina weather, we decided to add a patio onto the back of our house. In addition to the retaining wall that we did last year, our back yard is becoming what we imagined it could be. The patio was poured on Wednesday and Doug put up the new patio furniture and firepit on Saturday.

Our neighbor's daughter was over and helped pose in a few pictures.

Helping Out

After a snow filled weekend and being cooped up, Willie was very happy to go the dog park on Sunday afternoon. With lots of running around and chasing tennis balls, Willie was tired from all his exercise. Later that night, when I was doing laundry he wanted to help. By sleeping on the dirty laundry...

Christmas Fanatics

Doug & I found this house after a tip from a neighbor. He wasn't sure of the exact address - but the hum of electricity led the way. The pictures don't even capture the excessiveness of it. It is truly amazing and something that must be seen for yourself. Personally, we drove by on 5 or 6 separate occasions. Fun for the whole family.

It's A New Year

Willie's favorite present

Going around corners was a little tricky

After a quiet Christmas, Doug and I welcomed the new year with open arms. 2007 obviously had it's share of challenges and sad times, so we are looking forward to a happy, healthy 2008.


We celebrated our first holiday season with Willie - he is always good for a laugh. His 3 foot rawhide bone made for some interesting walking through the house. Doug started a night float rotation, so we are really happy that Willie has become our home's guard dog.


Mom came out to visit over New Year's - which was a great break for us all. Happy New Year!

Bahamas Cruise

Wow, Paradise Island

Katie at Paradise Island

Doug by the cruise ship on Nassau

Both of us at Coco Cay

Doug & I went on a short five day cruise to the Bahamas. It was the perfect way for us to relax and get away. It was our first cruise vacation, so we were a little nervous. The Sovereign of the Seas proved to be a beautiful ship and we had fun in all the ports of call.

Day 1 Port Canaveral, Florida

Day 2 CocoCay, Bahamas

Day 3 Nassau, Bahamas

Day 4 Cruising

Day 5 Port Canaveral, Florida

While we recognize that cruising isn't for everyone and we wouldn't want to go on a cruise for every vacation - it was a very nice break for us. No planning was involved and we did activities at our leisure. The food was great and the mojiotos were amazing!

Our tribute to our pup Willie McGee - we had a drink at his "bar"

Our trip map

Mizzou Weekend

We had a visit from our friends Holly & Justin - which is always fun for us. Unfortunately, Mizzou lost vs. Oklahoma, but we still had fun cheering.

Go Tigers!

Willie showing his support of the Tigers.