Connor

Connor has been playing soccer since he was four years old and it is his passion. He plays for CESA (Carolina Elite Soccer Academy). His team won the championship for the U10 Goys... Connor plays on a travel team and has recently been advanced to Pool 1 team, the top level for his age group.

Connor plays classical guitar at the Carolina Conservatory of the Music and the Arts. He has played now for almost two years. He performance in a recital twice a year.

Connor was on a gymnastics team for two years and competed at level 4. He decided to get into gymnastics to become a better athlete and a more effective soccer player. He disciplined himself well, and had a great time.

Congradulations Connor!

Brandon

Brandon wanted to go horseback riding with mom for his 12th birthday. He wanted to experience horses and riding...something that mom loves...we had a great time together and he loved the horses and they loved him too!!! He is looking forward to our next visit to the stables again, and so is mom.

Brandon had the best gift ever...to celebrate his birthday with both sets of grandparents there!

Brandon has finished fifth grade, and is on his way to Middle School! After testing, and interviews, we were very thrilled that he was accepted to attend St. Joseph's Catholic School this coming fall. It is one of the top 20 Catholic Schools in the country. His greatest concern is being sure to get to the correct locker, and back to class on time! Aside from moving onto middle school. The first semester was like boot camp...but we all survived!!! After the Christmas break, Brandon was geared up and ready to face the challenge...he is doing great and we are very proud of him.

2008,Brandon crossed over from being a Cub Scouter for four years, to earning his Religious emblem.

He pursued an interest in tap dancing, and took an intermediate tap dance class.

Brandon has played piano now for almost two years. Here he is playing at the Governor's school.

He did his performance at our local University. Brandon has also been playing the piano for the past year with two recitals at our local Governor's school. However, his greatest love is long bike rides with his dad. He is quite a cyclist for his age. He will be doing a 30 mile bike race this August with his Dad, younger brother Connor, and cousin Jacob.

Trip to Disney World 2008

We went to Disney World for Spring Break this year and spent 7 nights enjoying all the magical moments of Disney World as a family. It was great being able to enjoy all the rides together as a family this visit. Although it was crowded during that time, the weather was great, and we used our resort as a retreat. We loved the Extra Magic Hours...a benefit to staying at a Disney World property...you get to stay out late and play!!!