Having fun with recreating pictures with siblings, Kevin and Chandra.

 This one was really fun to do...

This one, everyone agreed, was a little awkward and creepy.

Mr. Peabody

Allyson's birthday kitty

Bed and Breakfast

We began our mornings with a delicious gourmet breakfast, prepared and served by Shell and Deb, husband and wife and the owners/inn keepers.  Before we left to shop in the quaint cozy town of Waynesville, Deb gave us home-made muffins to take w/us to enjoy later.  After coming back from dinner, Shell would have our bed turned down, the room freshened up, and chocolates on our pillow.  Allyson enjoyed relaxing each night in a smooth lavender salt bath.  I had a good time being treated like royalty.  We thoroughly loved every minute of it!

good visit

grammies visit from kevin whitley on Vimeo.

Archery Tournament

Kaleb competed in a group of five 9 & 10 year olds.

He shot the turkey right in the head and won 1st place!

Three days of fun memories

Good Job

To Whom It May Concern:

Last Thursday, July 31, our twenty-one year old daughter, who is under the care of a psychiatrist for clinical depression, phoned her therapist and stated she was suicidal. The doctor kept my daughter on the line and called for help. Officer Eric Claxton responded to the call and located our daughter at the corner of Wells Rd. & Hwy 17. He spoke to Rebecca and verified that she was extremely upset; additionally, he noticed that she had multiple fresh cuts on her wrists. Officer Claxton spoke to Rebecca and calmed her down. He allowed me to speak with her and even got on the phone himself to explain the next steps to me. 

My husband I and wanted to take a moment and say thank you to Officer Claxton and the OP Police Department. Officer Claxton was kind and professional in his dealings with our daughter during a very difficult time. He was equally professional and informative when speaking to us on the phone to explain the situation. While I would never wish anyone to experience this circumstance, the silver lining was having an officer who took the time to show compassion in the face of a difficult situation. 

Thank you seems inadequate, but those are the only words we have. Please know that we are truly grateful for the kindness shown to our daughter by this extraordinary officer, and would be happy to speak with any superior who should be notified. 

Regards, 
Brent & Tina

Some pics of the last few months...

pics from kevin whitley on Vimeo.

Doin' what I love to do :)

Kaleb's swim meet at UT

Kaleb has really enjoyed being on a swim team this summer. His last meet was at the University of Tennessee aquatic facility, where the US Olympic Swim Team trained in 2012.

Kaleb's Swim Meet - July 10

Kaleb won 1st in breaststroke and 2nd in freestyle and backstroke.
The end of the video is his team practicing a relay.

June 15th

Pictures of VA vaca

We had such an incredible time!  Kayaking, visiting military forts, historical sites and museums, swimming in the ocean, sailing, touring old ships, having supper in Caleb's beautiful highrise condo, playing w/Grandaddy, and enjoying Mama's delicious cooking!

Kids roller coaster at Dolly Wood

VA vacation

Pictures coming next!

Happy 40th Anniversary!

mamadaddy from kevin whitley on Vimeo.

River Bandits

Yesterday, Travis played his last game of the season.
They finished 10-2!  Best team in the county!

Kaleb's Birthday Present

Meet...Rhino!

Travis' Game

Travis from kevin whitley on Vimeo.

Tithing...?

A study completed by James Bentley.

Click on the link below...

(Warning, you may be taken by surprise at what you discover in the Bible.)

https://www.dropbox.com/s/a7rdty3eoqarhbe/Tithing.doc

I am hoping to get more footage during Thursday's game.

Sick as a Dog

I think something bit me, because I am itchy and my eyes are swelling.  I just got a nice warm bath and took some Benadryl.  Now I'm cuddled next to Mommy in my blanket with my favorite toy.  I hope I feel better soon and don't have to go to the doctor and get a shot. 

Iowa Vaca

We left on the 14th and came back on the 24th.
We had a great time w/our family.

Arriving and excited!

Almost time...getting a little nervous...

  

The courtroom was full last night...townspeople, lawyers, county commissioners,

and Mayor Williams, who was sitting up in the judge's chair.

Kaleb delivered his speech beautifully.  He received a standing ovation!

Nightly ritual - ice cream and movie  :)

County Public Speaking Competition

After the competitions, the judges invited Kaleb to come to the court house on February 10th and recite his speech for the county officials.  He is very excited about that!
Both Allyson and Kaleb are eligible to go on and compete in the sub-regional competition on February 20.

Sacagawea and Pocahontas

4-H Public Speaking Contest

They both won blue ribbons in their groups!
Kaleb's speech was about Morse Code.
Allyson's speech was about Martha Washington.
County competitions will be Jan. 23rd.