Preston Won

That is right, Preston won the Carlin Chronicles Annual Fishing Picture Competition. Preston is so proud and cannot wait until he gets to spend the $100 Gift Certificate to Dick's Sporting Goods. He also won a WSLS gift bag. We have not picked up the prizes yet. We will probably pick it up next week. Of course this weekend we will be in Atlanta for Valicia and Carlos' wedding. We look forward to seeing some of you all there.

Vote for Preston in the Carlin Chronicles Fishing Picture Competition

Be sure to vote for Preston in the fishing picture competition at www.wsls.com. You can find the direct link here.

Preston on the News

Preston was on the news today featured in the Carlin Chronicles fishing picture contest. Preston was pictured holding a fish with his fishing rod in his hand. Daddy took him fishing at Great Papa's pond on Bent Mountain several weeks ago and he caught several fish.

We hope to begin writing more on the blog for you all to read. We have been busy with everything recently and have been constricted to posting pictures every week or two.

We will be traveling to Atlanta for Valicia and Carlos' wedding in October and hope to see you all there. We will be traveling to Richmond the following weekend to go to Rhett's 10 year High School Reunion. We are looking forward to seeing old classmates and show off our precious Children. It is hard to believe that it has been 10 years since graduation. Rhett is coming up on his 7th year working for Roanoke Fire-EMS Department.

We have been hearing from several distant relatives in relation to our work on our Family Tree. Becky has been working diligently on her side while Rhett has taken a break for a little while. Rhett hopes to begin working on it again soon. We recently bought a new software program that will assist us in tracking our ancestors and continue to find our roots. Becky has gone all the way back to Eve. Just kidding. If you would like to find out more about our Family Tree or have information to add please contact Rhett.

Preston at the Fountain With Fire Station #1 in the Background

Preston and Jade around the House

Jade and Melena

Preston and Jade at Nonny and Papa's House

Here are some pictures from Preston and Jade at Nonny and Papa's house in Richmond. These were taken while Rhett and Becky were in Atlanta.

Melena Victoria

Here are some pictures of Melena Victoria Preston and Jade's cousin.

Preston's new haircut

Here are some pictures of Preston's new hair cut that mommy gave him. I have to admit that he looks a little different, however he is still cute. What a stud.

Valicia and Carlos

Valicia and Tina

Vanessa and Dad

Valicia with Tina and Ramon

Tina, Ramon, and Vanessa are responsible for hosting the Couples shower for Valicia and Carlos. I must say that Becky and I had a blast. It was well worth the drive.

Mom and Dad at the shower

Rhett and Becky at Valicia + Carlos Bridal Shower

Preston and the fish

Here is Preston with the big catch. He has his signature smile on for everyone to see. Preston caught about 5 fish this day. He had a blast and cannot wait to go back. Preston and his fish were emailed to the local tv station for a fishing picture competition. Check it out at WSLS and look for fishing photos.

Like Mother Like Daughter

Jade and Becky were walking the runway while the guys were fishing.

Fishing with Daddy

Here is Preston showing Daddy how to fish. Preston would like to let Uncle Royce know that if he wants to learn how to fish, Preston would be glad to teach him.

Fishing at Papa's

Here is Preston, Jade, and Becky after feeding all of the fish. You would not believe the size of some of the catfish in that pond. No wonder no one will go swimming in it anymore.

Jade and the Apple

Here is Jade and the Apple.

An Apple

Here is an apple. If you look closely you can see Jade behind it, at least that is what Becky said when she took the photo.

Roanoke Sky Line

Here is a picture of Roanoke from the Star on Mill Mountain. Unfortunately it was a little foggy that day as well as being overcast. But you get the general idea. This is the downtown area. It is hard to take a bad photo from up here.

Preston and Jade in the Tub

Here is a picture of Preston and Jade in the bathtub, they love playing around with whatever they can get their hands on.

Here is Rhett, Mom, Dad, Royce, Becky and Preston on Rasberry Hill in Bellville Ohio. This is the site of the cabin where Milton Shock and Emma Shock raised their 4 children. The Limestone we are standing on is similiar to the Limestone which was used as the foundation for the cabin. My parents have several of the actual stones from the foundation. It was neat getting back to the site after many many years. We also stopped by the Bellville cemetery and took pictures of the tombstones of a lot of our relatives. Ruth Shock was one of the children raised in this cabin and is my Great Grandmother on my moms side.

Here is Grandpa Adams with Preston and Jade at the Railroad Museum in Bellevue Ohio. What a proud Great Grandpa.

Here is Preston and Becky near the site of Royce's cell phone's death earlier in the day. Royce's cell phone came out of his pocket on the Max Air which is a new ride that is awesome. On the next turn of the ride the phone fell out of the seat where he had been sitting and fell about 100 feet to its death. I think a part of Royce died with that phone. It is his lifeline to all of his friends. So Royce will have to reprogram a new phone with his friends numbers in it. That should take about a minute. Royce only has one friend.

Here is the Smith Family Adele, Allen, Logan,. and Kylie on the Log Flume.

Here I am reliving the glory days of climbing the trees in front of the Adams house(my grandparents). Hey what is this black limb up here. ZAP.

Here is the picture with the family and Vanessa this time. Notice the little grave digger (Preston). the Shocks are buried in the first row and the Blooms behind us. Royce never misses an opprotunity to pose even at a cemetery. Who is he trying to impress?

Here is Mom Fleitz and Preston on a nice little walk around the Mill Pond in Bellevue Ohio. We were in town for the Branco Family Reunion. We really had a good time with all of our relatives.