Katie had a swim party at Mimi’s house for her 6th birthday. We got to celebrate with her before we left for vacation. KindheartedAwesomeTerrificIntelligentEnergetic

Lisa has moved to working at the plant for a project (miss the 5 minute commute) and Chris had to work downtown for a week week so it was going to be challenging to get the girls to school and full day in at work since both needed to leave before daycare opened. We’d asked for… Continue reading Thank you Mimi

The girls declared it is summer since Mimi’s pool is open. They jumped in as soon as they could, even with some cold water. They did not seem to mind but when their lips turned blue we made them get on dry clothes.  Looking forward to fun times this summer, loving life:)  

We have a preschool graduate, ready for K5 at a bug girl school. She was so precious singing her “I’m a little graduate” song , saying her ABC’s, colors in spanish, numbers, etc. with her class. Daddy, Mommy, little sister, Mimi, uncle Mark, aunt Stacy, Sara, Katie, Mrs. Pam, Shiana, and Tiff all were there… Continue reading Leia is a 4K graduate

Chris got to play in the Regions tournament again this year. Grandpa and Deedee came over to watch him too so we had a fun visit as well. We were excited when we thought they were going to get to watch Leia’s last soccer game too but she got sick right before it and we… Continue reading Chris and the Regions Golf Tournament

Mimi took us on our annual family beach trip again this year. Thankful for the great time we have together and the memories we make there. The Comfort group headed down a couple days before the Rhoads since they were in school then we headed back and gave them a couple days of one on one with… Continue reading Beach 2015 & Mother’s Day

After a great life it was time to send Sierra off to her place in heaven to spend time with Papa and wait for all of us to join here. It took me a while to find this poem that my Uncle Huck sent me years ago. I have included it below: Treat me kindly,… Continue reading RIP Sierra

Chris’s three girls met him in PTC at Grandpa and Deedee’s house since he had been at a plant on the other side of Atlanta on Thursday afternoon. Girls were all super excited to see daddy; sure do miss him when he is out of town. We all enjoyed getting to see Grandpa, Deedee, and… Continue reading Adrian’s 7th Birthday and PTC Visit

Chris was able to get two tickets to the Masters this year which led to a perfect father-son trip with Grandpa.  It was a great experience to share, walking on hollowed ground around one of the greatest golf courses.  During the tournament security is tight and being found with a camera or phone is subject… Continue reading Father-Son Trip to the Masters, Girls Night, and Soccer Fun Day

Deedee came to town to visit and sew a few beautiful dresses for Miss Leia. She set up shop in the dining room and started to work. Leia looks like a princess in them all, perfect for the daddy-daughter dance this year. The girls enjoyed staying home with Deedee while mommy and daddy worked. They… Continue reading Mid week happenings