Papa Retires....

Papa we are so proud of you!


Cheese Mommy!!

Mommy and Mimi

Crazy Uncle Rhett and daddy - I knew we should keep an eye on you two!!

3 Generations!
Granddaddy singing us a song - life is good!

The whole crew......What a picture!

We had another great reason to get the family together. This one also included extended family that we don't get to see very often. My dad/Braxton's Papa retired from the Air Force back in May. It wasn't a decision he wanted. He actually went after an extension. I knew this was going to be an emotional weekend, but I had no idea how emotional. I met people who have known my dad/papa since before I was born. Everyone had such wonderful things to say about him. It's one thing for you to know how great your dad/papa is but when so many other people tell you too - it has to be true!

The weekend was filled with people that papa has worked with over the years, his four children (me, Leslie, Ryan and Blake), his grandchildren (Braxton, Cameron and Lexi) along with his mom and dad (mimi and granddaddy from AL) his brother, Uncle John (who I haven't seen in over 10 years, also from AL) and last but not least my Aunt Vida (who is an absolute nut), Uncle Ken and niece Hannah who just moved back to the states from Germany. It was awesome seeing all of them!!

CONGRATULATIONS Papa - we are proud of you!