Hi, My Name is Jack vol. 12

...And I'm the Birthday Boy because today I turn 16 years old!!!

Job: I'm in 10th grade.  My favorite classes are math (Calc AB) and Computer Math. 

Things I like to do:  play basketball, read, play video games, watch tv, hang out with my dog, fish, go to the creek, bike. 

Favorite Foods:  Mac and cheese, spaghetti, pizza, brownies, ramen, french toast casserole, chicken sandwiches, buffalo mac and cheese at bdubs, alfredo spaghetti at olive garden, meatball subs, cup noodles (there's no of), fruit snacks, goldfish, chocolate milkshakes, pad-see-ew gai.

Favorite TV Shows/Movies:  Naruto, Friends, Stranger Things. 

Favorite Sayings: This game sucks. 

What I want to be/do when I grow up: ???

Things I did when I was 15:  played freshman basketball, toured the White House at Christmas, attended Medieval Times, played lacrosse on the JV team as a Midfielder, went to the Grand Canyon/Sedona/Tucson/Phoenix, slept in the Memphis airport overnight with my Dad, got my driver's permit, went to Ashville for a family reunion, drove with Megan 9 hours to Malone by ourselves, kayaked in the Adirondack's, got my wisdom teeth out (and had two infections on both sides of my jaw afterwards), went to my first concert (Casting Crowns), ran a 6:04 mile. 

 Why my Mammy loves me: Because you are an amazing, wonderful guy!  You are taller than everyone in our family, are a blast to be around, willing to help out with Beausef or take out trash or change lightbulbs or mow the lawn with minimal arguing, a natural athlete, super smart with minimal effort and a great addition to our family!  Your calmness is a bonus in our family and I love when you stop in the main office to say hi between classes!  We love you Jackson Kenneth!!! Happy 16th Birthday!!! 

Jack and Mammy at the Grand Canyon

Dan and Jack after lacrosse

 Austin, Andrew, Jack and Zach ready to camp for Jack's birthday!

 Dan and Jack getting in driving time!

 Casting Crowns concert!

 Wearing Phil's vest in Tucson

 Dan and Jack in Sedona

 Kiddos in Sedona

 The boys at Cunningham Falls near the lake

 At the Creek

Freshman Boys Basketball

Hi, My Name is Dan, vol. 11

...And I'm the Birthday Boy because today I turn 43!!!

Things I like: family road trips, beards, flying the spark, playing video games, riding the V-Strom.

Favorite TV Shows/Movies: Pitch Perfect trilogy, the Crown, Man in the High Castle, Act of Valor, Titan Games, Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

Favorite Sayings: Do you want to move to Malone? Beard up, Shrimpy are you dead?, I love my job, It's go time.

Favorite Foods/Drinks: Pizza, Mt. Dew, Queso, Slurpees, Guinness, Lofthouse cookies.

Things I did while I was 41:  toured Arlington National Cemetery and the changing of the guard, got a drone, took Megan to work for the morning, was a best man in Supe's wedding, vacationed in the Florida panhandle, had our house flood, installed drywall with an awesome drywall holder, installed flooring in our basement, toured University of Richmond, had 2 kids and a wife at high school, got to watch Jack play in his first freshman football game, watched Jack play freshman basketball, toured the White House at Christmas, test drove but didn't buy a new motorcycle, took my family to Medieval Times, took Kristen to Miss Saigon, got to shoot guns with my kids/Oberle's/Getter's in Richmond, went to Blacksburg for a guys VT Basketball game and weekend, went to San Francisco. 

 Taking a nap at Gram's in Malone (recliner life is the best)!

 Medieval Times

 Shooting with Michael

 Runnings! (Runners/Roosters)

 Eye black with the Heritage H

Taking Moo to work

 Slurpees with Jack after picking up a box spring for Kylie

 Anniversary road trip with my Tweeter to Black Dog Salvage in Roanoke!

 Barns with Kylie in Malone

 Me and my Tweeter

 With Brian, Mark and Grandad for Mark's 50th birthday in Blacksburg!

 Morning of the Wedding with Supe!

Hi, My Name is Megan vol. 11

...And I'm the Birthday Girl because today I turn 17!!!

Grade:  11th grade.  I'm starting to look at colleges.  I'm taking Russian 2 and German 5.  I don't have any favorite teachers.

Job:  I work at Morningside House as a dining room server.  I've been working there since July.  I also ref volleyball games in the fall and tutor middle school kids in math!

Favorite Things to Do:  Hang out with friends, read, sleep.

Favorite Books:  The Forgotten Garden, Flavia De Luce series, The Book Thief.

Favorite TV Shows/Movies:  The Crown, Man in the High Castle, Anne of Green Gables, Sherlock.

Favorite Foods:  Moe's, CAVA, bell peppers, snap peas, coffee ice cream, cookie dough, chicken salad.

Favorite Sayings:  LOL, Can I hang out with Mason?, Can I have a sleepover?

What I want to be when I grow up:  State Department Employee

Things I did as a 16 year old: Visited Arlington National Cemetery and the changing of the guards,  got the worst sunburn of my life (on the back of my legs), stayed for a week in an RV at Myrtle Beach, went with my Dad to Take your Child to Work Day, Officially toured Duke and University of Richmond, Got my license, got into a car crash, got a job and danced with a 99 year old man (George), managed volleyball, joined National Honor Society, took the SAT for the first time, got a boyfriend (Mason), toured the White House at Christmas, went to Medieval Times, shot a gun (9mm), was a victim of the wage gap (new guy gets $11/hour, while I only get $10), joined National German Honor Society.

Why my Mom loves me:  Because you are super smart and talented, fun to be around, beautiful, a great friend, driven, conscientious, a hard worker and committed to whatever you put your mind to!  We are so thankful you are our daughter and we cannot wait to see what God has planned for your life! We love you Megan Colleen Seaman!!!  XOXOXOXOXO

Jeremiah 29:11-13  For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.  Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 

At Virginia Tech

Spring Break with Jill and Jordan

Worst Sunburn EVER

Take your Child to Work Day

VT with the Fam

 Helping Tucker and Morgan move

 Sessy Six

Rebekah, Me, Jordan, Jill, Cassi, Joanna

 Mason

 Jordan, Kylie and Me

 Me and Jack

Our family out to dinner!

Hi, My Name is Kylie vol. 11

...And I'm the Birthday Girl because today I turn 13!!!

Job:  I'm in 7th grade.  I'm trying to get through the year because it's not that fun.  I love having a history teacher who understands that people's minds work differently than others and he doesn't have a limit on the questions you can ask.

Favorite Animal: Unicorn

Favorite Color:  Banana Yellow 

Favorite things to do: Hanging out with friends, going to DQ with friends, swimming, play sports, getting to talk with my friends and family about my favorite shows, getting to bond with the 2/3's class at church, play my ukulele, watching Hallmark movies.

Favorite TV Shows/Movies: When Calls the Heart, Flash, How to Train your Dragon, Troll Hunters, Alexa and Katie, The Greatest Showman, Once Upon a Time.

Favorite Foods:  Tacos, Meatloaf, Alfredo Chicken, Ice Cream, Orange Cinnamon Rolls.

What I want to be when I grow up:  Work for the State Department, and maybe a kindergarten teacher.  If i can't accomplish those things, a waitress at Olive Garden.

Friends: Emily E, Allie, Taylor, Julie, Gracie, Chloe, Lola, Lindsey, Caroline.

Favorite Sayings: Srimp-oye, You're my best friend Beau, C'mere Babes (to Beau but with an accent), Where's your neck, boi, So extra, the use of ALL CAPS and exclamation points when texting, I don't know, I can't decide. 

Favorite Verse:  Philippians 4:6-7

Things I did while I was 12: Went to my first Winter Weekend with RBC, went to Arlington National Cemetary and the National Zoo, played field hockey, went to my first Daddy/Daughter cake decorating night, went to my first concert with Alexis, got my first tankini, went to Harper's Ferry, got an iPhone 6s, went swimming in the Gulf of Mexico, went paddle boarding, walked on Worsham Field at Lane Stadium, went to my first Summer Camp with RBC, got Mono, Went to my first Wyldlife weekend with my besties and Mrs. Kilmartin and Cristal and had my room redone by Megan and Mom while I was gone!!!

Why Mom loves me: Because you keep us laughing, help out around the house, love God, are active in your small group at RBC, FCA on Thursdays after school and Wyldlife (before on Saturday evenings and this school year after school on Wednesdays)!  You play your ukulele up in your room all the time and we love hearing you do it, even if you won't play it in front of us.  You love your friends and enjoy planning things to do with them.  You play so nicely with the little kids in our neighborhood (Katelyn, Isaac, Aaron and Benjamin) and with the 2/3 year olds in the nursery at RBC.  You love your cousins!  We love your voices, your crazy stories, your drama and your indecisions!  We love you and are so thankful to God for you Bugga!!! Love, Dad, Mom, Megan, Jack and Beausef  

 Field Hockey!

 With Belle and the Beast

 Night Swimming at the beach!

 Running on Worsham Field at Lane Stadium

 Returning from Youth Summer Camp

 Volleyball - Kylie playing, Dan line judging and Megan reffing

 Cheering on Jack!

 Adventures with Ms. Ina and Max (and Mr. John)

 Wyldlife Camp with Mrs. Kilmartin, Allie and Emily

 Shopping with Mom

Fourth of July with Dad