Fishing, Etc.

Deep Sea Fishing

Thank you, Michael, for getting this trip together.

The Fisher(men)

;)

The Galley

Sweet Friends

Red Hog Snapper

(Good Eats, but not so good on the visual side.)

Paul with the "Big" catch.

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Smokey House

Mary and James decided to open a restaurant for the neighborhood,

so they hired Christiana to be their cook,

and they opened for business.

Waiting to be seated.

Mary, explaining the "Special" of the day.

Yummy Goodness.

Our "Happy" waiter.

(With a little comedy added in.)

We even had "Mr. Jenkinsmith" fly in straight from England.

(He was a fine gentleman, indeed!)

"I'm used to be served straight away, boy, straight away!!"

(Still waiting......)

We LOVE Smokey House.

:)

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FPEA Convention 2011

For the second year in a row, they upgraded our room (free)..

This year it was a huge room on the 8th floor,

with living room,

separate (Huge) bedroom,

balcony

and it's own hallway and doorbell.

(Liv brought the littles and C over for the day,

and they had a blast.)

Here's the view to the right.

It was a wonderful three days spent with my best friend.

This is in the Everglades section of the Gaylord Palms Hotel.

Gettin' a little sun.

Put your own caption,

(I have no clue.)

James and Matt

(Been doing a little fishin'.)

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Friend Time

Jon and Colby flyin high.

"Anybody want to challenge me?"

"Oh, yeah!"

Arms full of sweetness.

:)

"Are we having fun yet?"

YEP

Well, I was, until............

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NOT FUN

Jon was trying to get this hook out of a blanket,

so nobody would get stuck with it,

and somebody got stuck with it.

Hooks don't come out the same way they go in,

so dad had to push it on through his finger and then pull it out the other side.

This is when you wish you had some serious pain killer.

He does NOT

want to ride in this rodeo, again!!

(Jon, you're a brave soul.)

Today's Quote:

Never approach a bull from the front,

a horse from the rear,

or a fool from any direction.

Happy Birthday, Gabriel

Twenty-two years ago today,

we were blessed with

our 1st baby and

the first "Pollock" grand baby.

Ben Gabriel

Daddy spent hours and hours flying you through the air,
since that was the ONLY thing that soothed your colic.

(We figured we might as well dress you for the part. Robin Hood?!?)

Wild Wagon Rides were a favorite.
(Julia (cousin), Olivia (sister), Hannah (cousin))

Like father, Like son.
(And Christiana wondering where her overalls are.) In honor of being rescued from floating in the ocean after
their boat sank, Uncle Tommy presented the men and boys with these
"Safe in the arms of Jesus" statues.

Thank you, Lord, for keeping them here with us.

The "Olders". (and Jon.)

Their favorite place to be........with each other.

(Their close relationship is such a blessing to me.)

1Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

Heb. 12:1

We love your cheery, joyful spirit.

When you walk in the house after working and are so happy,
it changes any dull mood.

Your sensitivity to those that might be feeling low,
and the way you try to cheer their spirit, no matter how long it takes!

The time you spend with the boys, teaching and training. You are truly their hero.

Your obedience to your Lord, and even though you mess up,
you never give up. You're not a quitter.

I could go on and on, but just know that you are loved so much.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Love,
Daddy, Momma, Lem, Airs, Chricha, Jonny, Tom, Mary, James

Happy Father's Day 2011

We love you poppy!!

(Christiana)

Happy Days, Pappa. Now let's go fishin!!

(Jon)

Happy Father's Day, daddy.

I love you so much and am grateful for the examples you show me.

You're the best.

(Gabriel)

Happy Father's Day and for all you do for us.

Can't wait for the BIG fishing trip.

;)

(Liv)

Happy Father's Day, daddy.

I love you.

I hope you have a great, great, great Father's day,

with all the kids.

Love, (Mary)

(Money for a new carburator for the boat,

and a gas card for gas to get out to sea.)

Daddy, I hope your Father's Day is swell.

Love, James

Hi daddy, it's me Tom, this is your day!
Happy Father's Day
I Love You

I love you, daddy.
Thank you for making life adventurous!!

Love, Ariana To a faithful, loving, God honoring husband and father.
You are loved so much, not just on Father's Day,
but every day.

You're the Best.
Love, Tina

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Loving Father Wonderful and loving Grandfather. Thank you, daddy, for such a Godly Heritage.

Love, your son, Ben.

We miss you.