Duke University visit with SW Dance Team

Posted on September 20, 2017February 19, 2018 by Jim Leave a comment

The Southwest dance team recently enjoyed the opportunity to cheer or dance (not sure which) on the field at half time during the Duke vs Baylor football game over the weekend. I may have been a long day for such a short performance, but it was a great experience… visiting the campus, enjoying the game […]... Read More

Labor Day on the New River bike trail

Posted on September 6, 2017February 19, 2018 by Jim Leave a comment

Where we rode the New River Bike Trail. Over Labor Day weekend we drove up to a friends place, Brian and Terry Timmerman, near Galax VA for a bike ride and dinner. The weather was just great, mostly clear and sunny and high of 75 degrees. We couldn’t have asked for a better weather for […]... Read More

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Total Eclipse with the Fireflies in Columbia SC

Posted on August 22, 2017February 19, 2018 by Jim Leave a comment

August 21, 2017, a total eclipse of the sun occurred across the length of the united states. Here in NC, we would see a nearly full eclipse, maybe 95% covered, but not a full eclipse. However, down in Columbia SC, approx 3hr away, there would be a full eclipse. We found that they have a […]... Read More

Virginia Beach Dance Trip

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Jim Leave a comment

Took the family to Virginia Beach for a long weekend for a dance competition. Prior to this I may have been to to Virginia Beach once, many many years ago. We stayed near the convention center, about 15 – 20 min west of the beach, but drove to the beach for an afternoon and a […]... Read More

Caitlin – A potential model

Posted on July 19, 2017March 2, 2018 by Jim Leave a comment

A few weeks ago, Kim, Caitlin, and Aunt Julie went up to New York, NY to meet with MMG and a photo shoot. The trip was good and exciting for them all. This was Caitlin’s first airplane flight and first trip to NY. The photo shoot was in a small residential apartment. Shortly after getting […]... Read More

Amber – Almost settled in

Posted on March 25, 2010March 2, 2018 by jrblack Leave a comment

This will be Amber’s 4th night. Last night was better then the 2nd night of wining and yelping for 6 hours or so. Last night she woke up twice, let her out side and then back in the crate. She didn’t want to, but it only took about 30 minutes each of crying. She is […]... Read More

Amber – Night and Day

Posted on March 23, 2010March 2, 2018 by jrblack Leave a comment

Amber was a bit different today. Spending a full day at our house. Only one mistake today because I didn’t get her out of the house in time. She was a bit more lively. While Kim did dishes in the kitchen, Amber just sat on the floor and watched. Romped and played in the family […]... Read More

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