Mom's Birthday Celebration

Mom's birthday dinner was held at Corkey Bell's restaurant in Palatka. It was a gorgeous evening to eat outside on the bank of the river with the sound of the live band playing in the background. The family is always entertaining with plenty of interesting conversations. Mom should be proud to see how many generations she made possible. She continues to love and support all of us each day. She is dedicated to her Lord and Saviour, her family, her friends, and her prayers. What a blessing it is to share this remarkable day with each other.

Edgar and Denise Akridge Valerie and Mom

Mom and Mary

Mom and Paul

Celena and Mom

Haley and Nana

Nolan and Nana

Your never too big to kiss your Nana!

Nana enjoying her company.
Mom opening her presents.

Nolan made her a card .

They have become very close this year because she

is helping to home school Nolan.

Nana blowing out her candles.

Tyler, Rick, and Ryan

just chillin'.

Mandi and Tyler

Valerie, Laney, and Lauren

Laney, Stacy, Cody, and Aaralyn

Stacy and Cody Alvers

Lauren, Tyler, and Mary goofing off with the band.

Tyler and Haley hangin' out.

Classroom Waiting Rooms

Check them out...Rachel, Nolan, Carter, Haley, Ashleigh, Emily, Jordan, and Abi. A beautiful bunch of kids enjoying their afternoons while their parents finish up their work day. Being a teacher's kid (as all of these are) makes for long hours at the school. They all seem to make the most of it though.

Behind the Scenes during Basketball Season

Nolan and Haley love playing for their

Nana and Papa Akridge and Grandpa Sam.

Haley loves sharing the court with

one of her best friends, Emily Loose.

We Love Our Orange and Blue

A special treat it was to share Nolan and Haley's

Gator game experience with Aunt Renee.

We had a blast cheering on our Gators.

Pray then Play Basketball

Nolan and Haley had the opportunity to play together on a basketball team. It was a beautiful experience for our family. Nolan and Haley had a winning season and grew both spiritually and competitively. Haley played against one her best friends, Emily Loose, each weekend and found it to be very cool. Of course their fans were Mom and Dad, Nana and Papa, Cody and the girls, Aunt Jenn, Aunt Renee, and friends, Brylee and Savannah.