"Family and Friends"
Dad & Mom Nelson
Mariner of the Seas cruise to the Caribbean, July 2006
We're king & queen of the world!
Dad & Mom sailing the high seas in the Caribbean, July 2006
LeAnne & Bob 7-20-06
LeAnne & Bob again. So cute!
My "Sistro" LeAnne & Bob
Bob is the drummer from the band, New Wave. (Isn't he a hottie?)
Rally For The Cure Tournament
Aunt Rose Marie (2nd from left) at home in Longs, SC on J Nicklaus golf course.
Baby Boona
LeAnne's pride & joy - her long hair Chihuahua.
Andrew Jordan
This is, by far, my favorite pic! Such a flirt!
Drew likes his new piggy.
Charle & I pop in to visit Drew. What a cutie!!!
Holly, Jason, & Drew Williams
Andrew Jordan Williams, born 3-17-05
Andrew Jordan Williams ("Drew")
Parents: Jason ('97) & Holly (Lantz) Williams
Jen - three sheets to the wind!
Hooping it up at Jason & Holly Williams' wedding (7/6/03) w/ Mike, Jon, & Holly.
Layla Mae Coffey
Layla's 1st birthday party at Suzie's parents' house (5/28/06). What a cutie!!!
Layla Mae Coffey - May 23, 2005
Parents: Pete & Suzie (Johnson - '96) Coffey
Sleepy Layla
Beautiful little angel...
Newborn Layla Mae
You can't get more perfect than this...
The Holmes Family
DJ, Jessica, and Gage at Midway Park, Summer '05.
The Tuccio Family
Mike, Sara, & Jack (5 mos) Tuccio - May 2006.
Dad & Mom
Preparing to bust a move on the floating stage.
Bemus Bay Pops Summer '05
Doing the Jitterbug! Floating stage - Bemus Pt.
Dad & Mom Nelson's house
Bemus Pt, NY - Christmas 2004.
Dad Williams' 1942 Farmhall H
Dad entered in the tractor pull again this year.
Ryan & Lucas
Our nephews check out Papa's tractor.
Future tractor-pull contestant!
Ryan loves to watch Papa compete.
"Pet me, please!"
Ryan & I visit the 4-H sheep barn.
The Wieliczko Pond
View of the pond behind Mike & Val's house.
Uncle Charlie takes Ryan fishing
Charlie shows Ryan where the bass are.
Lucas-Buddy
Armed w/ games, he'll just watch Ryan fish today.
Time for a new pole & net...
although they did catch lots of bluegills today!
"Our Baby Girl"
Baby Sonogram July 6, 2006
It's a girl!!! Lots of close-ups of her face this time.
Just like her mother...
...always puts her foot in her mouth! 7-6-06
The next Tomb Raider...
...with her big Angelina Jolie lips! 7-6-06
More lips and a cute nose
We can't wait to see our baby girl face to face! 7-6-06
April 27, 2006 Sonogram
More pictures of our baby! Still not 100 percent on the gender, though...
You Got The Cutest Lil Baby Face
Baby is trying to play peek-a-boo with the ultrasound tech. 4-27-06
And here's my spine...says baby
It was really neat to be able to see the spine, bones, & kidneys. 4-27-06
Baby's Heart (rate of 144 BPM)
It was amazing to see the baby's heart beating on the monitor! 4-27-06
Feb 2, 2006 @ 11 wks (pic 2)
Hard to see, but that's our little one!
"I see you!"
Baby taking a quick rest after bouncing around inside mommy's tummy.
"Our House"
Lottsville, PA Eagles 7/5/06
Bald eagles perched in a dead tree about 5 miles from our house. Beautiful!
Neighbors' 4th of July Party
The hippie in the rowboat paddled around the pond most of the night. 7/3/06
"I like to pee in the weeds...
in front of little kids and women at the Williams' house." (2nd guy from left)
Changing table
All of the baby's furniture has arrived! 6/27/06
New wall decor
This cute little guy adds some character to the room. 6/27/06
Frog and Butterfly
Close-up of the decor (from my Mom). 6/27/06
Whistle Pig!
Someone is getting a little too close to our veggie garden... 6/27/05
A Gaggle Of Geese
Three pairs had babies this year...only they're not babies anymore! 6/27/06
Pretty irises
My flower bed, complete w/ a Peanuts flag from Val (Charlie's sis). 6/19/09
Rose bush
...also in my flower bed. Last year, it didn't bloom very much. 6/19/06
Windmill trellis
...for the morning glories. 6/19/06
Sleigh crib & toys
We're getting there! The room is almost ready for baby! 6/19/06
Story time
Perfect corner for reading. 6/19/06
Pretty Doe 6/12/06
A doe makes her way across the road, then off into the brush behind our house.
Almost Ready!
Not sure how we'll arrange everything until the crib & changing table arrive.
Dresser & Bookshelf
Baby already has a pretty good collection of books; we plan on adding lots more.
Lots Of Sunshine
The windows let in a lot of light to an already cheery room.
The Boys Explore The New Digs
Soon they'll be checking up on Baby during naptime.
The Baby's Room 6/11/06
After months of hard work the baby's room is painted & a new light is installed!
Bird feeding station 6/8/06
Charlie's creation! Bird/suet feeders, thermometer, & hooks for hanging baskets.
A paint turtle from the pond.
This little guy (gal?) was crawling through our backyard over Memorial Day Weekend 2006.
Phase 1: We begin...
...by tearing down the boarded up door. Summer 2005
Previous owners' bad idea...
Boarded up door w/ vent to an outside woodstove. Summer 2005
Phase 2: A breakthrough!
Removal of inside paneling & insulation. Summer 2005
"Hello in there!"
Baby Tank peeks in through the old vent hole. Summer 2005
Phase 3: We're close!
Removal of the studs & paneling frame. Summer 2005
Tank is confused...
& not quite sure why there's a hole in the house. Summer 2005
Phase 4: Break time!
Then we'll be ready to hang the new door! Summer 2005
Phase 5: Fin!
What a difference! Summer 2005
Finished project
Next, we'll side the house & rebuild the porch.
The living room got a face lift!
The front door looks great! Good job, Charlie! Summer 2005
Beautiful day
We love our big picture window. Summer 2005
Charles flashes me a grin...
...as he & his sister, Val, gab on the phone. Summer 2005
Rows of sunshine
They grew over & around the raspberry bushes. Summer 2005
Bright & cheerful
The previous owners planted these big daises. Summer 2005
Our pond
Or as my dad calls it, "The Bog!" Summer 2005
The home to lots of wildlife...
beavers, geese, ducks, herons, osprey, & eagles! Summer 2005
"Find me, Mom!"
Tank hides in the "smoke" grass. Summer 2005
Bird watching...
...and hoping to see our resident bald eagle. Summer 2005
The Office
Goodbye Civil War soldiers wallpaper! Spring 2005
My favorite room
This room is full of sentimental things. Spring 2005
Hard day at work.
E-Ring wasn't enough to hold his attention. Fall 2005
Front door harvest spray
I make flower arrangements in my spare time. Fall 2005
Lilac spray for the kitchen
Too much light in the pic, but you get the gist. Fall 2005
The Gun Room
The old wallpaper was plaid w/ Ragedy Ann & Andy. Winter 2005
Fresh paint & new border.
Rocky Mtn. Sky paint & deer/hunting lodge border. Winter 2005
Charlie adds to the theme...
w/ his brown trout, wood duck, & gray squirrel. Winter 2005
Great place to get cozy & read.
We hung up a canteen & snowshoes for fun. Winter 2005
New kitchen table & curtains
Much prettier than what was here when we moved in. Winter 2005
East side of the living room.
Charlie's 10pt buck looks perfect on this wall. Winter 2005
West side of the living room.
Country-cozy, yet roomy; just the way we like it! Winter 2005
"Brodie & Tank"
Morning Ritual 6/9/06
Brodie & Tank say good-bye to their "fatha" as he leaves for work.
Brodie Beezerko 6/8/06
Sitting nice for dog treats.
Mr. Baby Tank 6/8/06
Patiently waiting his turn.
Tank & Mommy
He's big & protective, but sweet & snuggly at heart!
Brodie & Mommy
Not to be outdone, it's his turn to give hugs.
No one will play with me...
Brodie gives me the pitiful eyes.
I love fall!
A brief rest after running mach1 through the yard
"Hey....I see a goose!"
"But goose season is over, & I can't chase them."
Catch!
Brodie's favorite - apples from the yard.
Throw it again, Mom!
Cool action shot.
Can't....quite....reach!
(Strange dog!)
The Big Baby
(Can you tell I love my dogs?)
Let's go for a hay ride!
Tank hops on the Jeep's pull-behind, ready to go.
I'll just sit here, thanks.
Tank stays out on the deck & enjoys the sunny day
Daddy & Tank Fall 2005
Time to brush the big baby.
"I got the stick!" Fall 2005
Tank parades around the yard with his toy.
Brodie looks guilty. Fall 2005
Were you trampling Mom's pretty flowers?
The Dog Days of Summer 2005
Brodie & Tank soak up the sun.
Sleepy Baby Summer 2005
Tank wakes up from his afternoon snooze.
There's a birdie outside!
Brodie's bird-dog instincts kick in. Summer 2005
The excitement continues...
as more tweety birds fill the yard. Summer 2005
Do we smell cucumbers?
The boys sit nice for their favorite treat.
Brodie loves the Cadbury bunny
A cute little figurine that I found at Wegman's. Summer 2005
Cute pose
I couldn't resist this photo-op! Spring 2005
We're ready for our treats, now.
The boys are starting to get restless. Spring 2005
Brodie & Tank welcome Mr. Moose
Mom Ross bought Mr. Moose for me for Easter. Spring 2005
Whatcha doin' Mom?
Tank (German Shepherd) & Brodie (Gordon Setter). Winter 2005
"Look at our new kitchen floor!"
Brodie LOVES to have his picture taken! Winter 2005
"Mom, take my picture, too!"
Tank is getting used to my obsessive pic-taking. Winter 2005
Tank & German Shepherd toy....
....which resembles our 1st shepherd, Grouch. Winter 2005
Ready for rabbit hunting season
Posing w/ my Papa's Winchester single shot. Winter 2005
Brodie & friend
Where did LeAnne find the Gordon Setter toy?!? Winter 2005
Brodie gears up for duck season
W/ my great Uncle Joe's Remington Model 30 pump. Winter 2005
The Williams Boys
Tank is a bit strange! Winter 2005
Tank is tired of the pic-taking.
"I know I'm beautiful, but no more pictures!" Winter 2005
Camping out on OUR air mattress!
Jamie (Charlie's bro) & Cathy's house. Fall 2004.
"Waaaz aaahp!"
Tank's got a magnificant schnaz, don'tcha think? Fall 2004
The DuQuette Wedding
Mindy & Doug's engagement pic
My cousin, Mindy (Neubauer), w/ her hubby, Doug.
My favorite pic!
Mindy & Doug DuQuette were married May 14, 2005.
Beach Avenue, Oak Island, NC
Where every house has its own unique name!
Welcome to Southport, NC!
Here comes the tug boat!
View from Community Bldg.
We saw the Bald Head Island lighthouse from here.
Doug & Rev. Roy arrive.
The ceremony is about to begin!
Doug (& Miten) look nervous!
Doug's brother, Ron, is 4th from the right.
Pretty bridesmaids, all in a row
Mindy's friends from childhood and college.
Here Comes The Bride
Mindy's happy day is finally here!
Dearly beloved...
Rev. Roy had a beautiful way with words.
Presentation of the rings
This little guy sure can dance, too!
The Kiss
Awww....
Mr. & Mrs. DuQuette!
As they walked, a flock of pelicans flew overhead.
Beautiful altar.
Perfect day for an outdoor wedding at the ocean.
Another view of the altar.
Can't get enough of the view!
Pretty shell cake.
Mindy & Doug almost hated to cut the pretty cake.
Charlie & Me (w/ flat hair!)
(Darn that humidity!)
Charlie & Jenifer Williams
My Charles is so handsome in his silk shirt!
The Cousins
Great pic, taken by Mindy's dad.
The Neubauer Girls
Glad we found each other!
The DuQuette's 1st dance
Just married, and so sweet!
Mindy dances with Daddy
(Tearjerker!)
Dougie loves his Mama!
So sweet, as he wipes away Mama's tears of joy.
"Under The Boardwalk"
Taken under the fishing pier behind the hotel.
Great picture!
It was hard to say good-bye. We'll be back!