Saturday, June 18, 2011

Meet My Pops

If I had to name a TV dad that is most like my dad, I'd probably have to say he's most like Red Foreman from That 70's Show. He's not a really mushy, gushy kind of dad. And I'm sure he has wanted to put a foot in each one of his 5 children's asses at some point or another. And I would say we probably would have deserved it! We sure put him through a lot over the years.But even though we have driven him crazy, I know that I can count on my dad for anything. In fact, I think my dad can do anything! I've made frantic phone calls to him about broken down vehicles, overflowing toilets, computer problems, electrical problems, leaky pipes and he's fixed them all! I am still very sorry that he got shocked fixing my electrical issues.My dad is the best! Happy Father's Day Dad! Love you!

My Dad was a Vietnam Veteran.
Hanging out with my Dad.
All of us at Ryan's high school graduation.
Dad coached my softball team. It was one of our town's first softball teams. We were called the Smurfett's. Does that tell you what decade this was?
My dad was in a band. Some of my favorite memories as a child was getting to stay up and watch the band practice!
He still likes to play the guitar. My middle son thinks he has the coolest grandpa ever! He is learning to play the bass, so he loves to listen to dad play. Dad is also very opinionated about music. Especially modern music. You can pretty much say he hates it all. And you can count on him to give his opinion through out any music performance!
Dad is a river rat. He loves being out on the boat. My nephew Shaun loves it every bit as much as Dad does!
His love for being on the river started at a young age. His family used to camp and boat on the river almost every weekend.
Dad and Aunt Tedi playing board games while camping as kids.
Dad runs a small non-profit radio station from his garage. He and Larry, the guy on the left were named Citizen's of the Year this past year for everything the radio station does for our community. They broadcast most sporting events which is great for people that can't get out to go to the games. And it is streaming online, so anyone can listen. My brother was actually able to catch the games when he was on deployment. The father of the girl in the middle was deployed and unable to be there for Senior Night. He sent a letter for Dad or Larry to read to her. He was able to listen as they read the letter to his daughter. Even though he couldn't be there in person, he could listen and be a part of it. I am just really proud to have a dad that not only does so much for his family, but does so much for this community.

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Twilight Breaking Dawn Trailer

The countdown begins!!! It comes out November 18th. Bryson and I have already made a date to go watch it. I think I may be more excited than she is!!!

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Little Allen Is All Grown Up And Married!!!

My youngest brother, Allen, the youngest Dillbilly got married on Saturday. Which makes me feel really old since I am 14 years older than he is. As I watched him get all choked up as he watched his beautiful bride come down the aisle, I couldn't help but remember the cute little curly haired boy he used to be. The ornery little boy that once dug up the dead cat that dad had buried because he wanted to see what it looked like. Or the little boy that though it was a good idea to ride down the stairs in a box. At least he thought it was a good idea until he crashed at the bottom. It's just hard to believe he is all grown up! It was a beautiful ceremony and super fun reception. And overall just a great family weekend. As we have all gotten older and gone in different directions, it is not very often that we can all be together.It is always nice when I get the chance to see all 3 of my brothers in the same room. And the cousins LOVE being together! I am very excited to have a new sister-in-law! Congrats to Allen and Abby!



The cousins at the rehearsal dinner


Bryson and Jordan before the rehearsal dinner


Peyton watching Dusty play Angry Birds at the rehearsal dinner


Bryson with her Aunt Dawne


Jordan made Peyton a blanket fort at the hotel






We weren't stressed. While everyone else was getting ready for the wedding, Dawne and I watched the kids play in the pool and took them to Steak 'n Shake for lunch!
My boys weren't exactly thrilled with being dressed up and dressed up in matching clothes! But they all looked so nice!

Peyton nearly stole the show in his little suit


Bryson and Peyton


Travis and Peyton


Me and my 3

They think they're cool...

Me with Travis and Ryan


Dad and Sharon


Introducing Allen and Abigail Dill!!!






Mr. and Mrs. Dill




Me and my little brothers.


I really kinda like these 3 guys. They're pretty cool...


Dad a.k.a. Popeye and Peyton.


Dad making us all cry when he welcomed Abby to the Dillbilly family and remembered Trevor
Mother/Son dance


Sweet little Peyton asking his Aunt Abby for a dance.

Bryson dancing with Allen during the dollar dance. Lucky for her it turned out to be a salsa dance!

Dad dancing with Abby


Bry dancing with her Uncle Travis


Allen bustin some moves


Mother-in-law saying goodbye to her new daughter-in-law





We started Monday morning off with breakfast at Dad's. He made his famous biscuits and gravy. And we ended the day at Mom's for a Memorial Day cookout. Perfect ending to a fantastic weekend!


The Maryland Dillbillies



Dusty and Peyton saying goodbye



The kids at Mom's house on Memorial Day