Party for Two

December 20 - Two reasons to celebrate at the Vandegrifts... Jasen finishing up school and Pam's birthday. Here's Jasen with his "Yay, I did it! ACA 10" t-shirt! Jasen carefully reading his card!
And showing off his gift!

Happy parents of our finisher of year 12!

Ken & Pam

Stef, Jimmy and Haley!

Yep, that's jiu-jitsu happening, right there at the Vandes!

Pam taking out that flaming torch on the cake!

Now it's official!

Finished with school, but not finished with learning!

Packed up and heading home!

D&C

December 19 - Deron did the 12 days of Christmas with Camille this year. Each day there was a special gift for her to open. She really felt loved on!!! Shellie also knitted a stocking for Camille.

Evan's Graduation from GT

December 18 - Camille's brother Evan just graduated from Georgia Tech and there was a party for him at the Wises home. Evan and his new fiance, Sarah
Deron & Camille

Jasen

Camille's sister Erica and friend.

Camille's dad & mom - Kyle & Robin
Sarah with her mom and dad - Carmel & Dave

And this lovely couple!!!

Robin with her mom, Julia, sister, Rebecca and Evan

Kyle and his mom, Shirley

Congrat's Evan!!!

Jasen Finishes Year 12

December 17 - Jasen completed his last test and with it Shellie completed her 14 years of homeschooling our boys!!!Jasen is truly happy with his accomplishment! First up, an ice cream sundae!Next up, we went to the recently released Narnia movie, in 3D.Funky 3D glasses!Steve & Jasen after the awesome movie. The cut above Steve's right eye happened in a jiu-jitsu class! Last order of the day... Deron taught Jasen how to use the bow & arrow!

Christmas Bickies

December 15 - This year's special treat from Shellie's kitchen for our special friends in Athens were white chocolate dipped oatmeal chocolate chip cookies with chocolate drizzle and white chocolate dipped Oreos with mini M&Ms. Yes they were amazing!!! And they actually taste better than they look!
Final packaging!!!

Thanksgiving with special friends!

November 21 - We had an incredibly scrumptuous Thanksgiving meal at our home in Athens on the Sunday before Thanksgiving! We just have so much to be thankful for!!! Matt & Luna joined us for a sweet evening together! Of course, Camille was a part of our festivities!

Family Photos

November 21 - It is always an adventure trying to get the right shot for a family photo. The Smith Family!!!
Gorgeous shellie
Happy Jasen

Cheeky Prestin

Mysterious Deron

Just one loving family. Deron practicing his rear naked choke!

Honestly, Deron is not a mean guy! Though at this moment Prestin was about ready to tap out!

Of course, Prestin had his moment of infliction upon Deron! Notice the finger lock!

The tres hermonos!

The family captured!