Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Cathy
& Brooke Bailey We hope that you have had a good year. We have survived the economic downturnso far. And, have been blessed with good health as have our children.
Liz, Brent, and family (Catey, Paige, Sam & Will) are still living in Charlotte, NC, and we see them often. All the children want to go boat ride in Granddad & Nanas boat. Liz is (more than) a full time mom and Brent is with Wells Fargoformerly Wachovia. We hope they will be able to remain in Charlotte, and keep our fingers crossed.
Cathy branched out and took a course in hand built pottery in the NC mountains this summer (along with two sisters doing painting) and thoroughly enjoyed the week. She hopes to be able to continue with it. Her clothing sales are down a bit, but what isnt. Spending time with her mother, Kay, is also an important part of her life. And, knitting sweaters for four grandkids really keeps her busy. Shes threatening to take up golf again.
Brookes flying days seem to be about over. He delivered the last plane he was flying to the new owner in Mississippi in Junethe other one sold the previous October. They were both part time jobs and fun diversions, but he still misses it. So, golf has moved up several notches in his priorities (if that was possible). Hes been to Pinehurst, NC several times with friends this year. And, he just returned from a wonderful ski trip to Aspen with another friend and may go back in January.
We've not traveled many times this year. Other than a wedding in Atlanta, visiting the kids, the Air Force/Navy football game in MD, and the few others mentioned above, weve stayed home.
We are grateful for the tremendous sacrifices of our troops and their families and wish all of them well.
Here are a few of our pictures:
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