Mac Website

Lamar has updated his website. Look for the link below. He has also put together a slide show and a movie of our action/adventure/romance/biographical saga.

http://web.mac.com/curtis.hardy/iWeb/Linda%20Grace/Linda%20Grace.html

YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Julie and Derik are engaged!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Julie and Derik are engaged!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The wedding is May 5, 2007.
Julie and Derik are engaged!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

www.derikandjulie.com

Wait....Did I mention that Derik and Julie are engaged?!

YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Garden City Beach 2006

Well, we survived the First and hopefully Annual family trip to Garden City Beach no worse for the wear. We all had a wonderful time. We included...Lamar, Jennifer, Grace, Paw Paw, Janet, Grammy, Pop, Grammy Gladys, Amy, Uncle Walter, Uncle Justin, and Brandon. Lots of fun, food, drinks, and lounging around doing nothing. I had to go to the hospital only once. I fell on the stairs and ended up with a sprained ankle. Lucky Janet was there. The rest of us would have treated it with alcohol...not the rubbing kind:)

We loved our house. Plenty of room for everyone. We had an elevator for Grammy Gladys, and as it turned out, me. We only got stuck in it once. Ask Grace about it. She will be happy to recant the story for anyone. She can also tell you anything that you want to know about Amy's bathing suit.

We all had a wonderful time. For those of you that did not attend...hopefully you will try to carve it into your schedule next year. Same week, same house. You really did miss a WONDERFUL time.

Toddler Time at the Beach

Sure, I might be up to SOMETHING....the question is what? And how long will it take for you to figure it out:)

Beach Boys

It was good to see Uncle Walter and "Uncle" Justin at the beach this week. We are glad that y'all got to come an see us....and....HAPPY BIRTHDAY UNCLE WALTER!!!

Monkey See, Monkey Do

Nothing like lounging by the sea on a lazy summer afternoon! AHHHHH!

CHEEEEEESSSSEEE!

Cheeseheads hamming for the camera!! I LOVE YOU, DADA!!!

Man, I Thought I Was On Vacation

Who said that I was supposed to do any work while on this vacation. This is a tough one. Usually is when you have never seen it before. Thanks for the help, Grammy Gladys!

Kissy Face

I love you, Grammy Gladys!

Close Up

I am ready for my close up, Mr. DeMille.

Hi-Ho Hi-Ho, It's Off to Work I Go

Diggin' to China with Dada and Paw Paw. Please notice who is doing the work:)

The Secret is to Reapply

Grace really enjoyed the beach. She had a blast out in the sand and surf. She also defined her affinity for watermelon. "Wammerlellon" as it is called in our house. Watermelon is the BEST when paired with Garden City Beach sand and Banana Boat Sunblock. YUMMY!

Sigh of Relief

We are staying in Norfolk (everybody say wheeeww.) Lamar got verbals, shortly followed by written orders last month. We will be staying right here for the next tour. Lamar will be going to HSC-2 sometime after the beginning of the new year. He will be an instructor to the fresh new faces coming from Milton, FL. God help them all:) No, seriously, he will be training the new helicopter pilots for flight in the 60. This is what he wanted and definitely what I wanted. I really did not want to move with Grace and the dog anywhere. Anywhere would have probably been either San Diego or Pensacola-area. We are very glad that we are going to be living here for the next several years to come...Now to get started on renovating the house:):):)

Swimmin' In the Bathtub

Grace is truly a monkey. Bath times are GREAT around here. She is either found swimming in the upstairs bath or "take shire (shower) Dada." She will come running out of the shower shouting "nakey bebe" (naked baby). Or sometimes she will come out in a towel and say,"tiny bebe, Mommy." (Tiny Baby). She wants to be wrapped up and carried up the stairs like a swaddled newborn.

Black and White

Lamar has really started working with his camera and computer. These are some of the examples of his work.

Just Because

Chillin' Beach Chic

Grace loves the beach. We are SO lucky that Lamar chose the Navy. Always (almost) a choice of pristine beaches and refreshing ocean waters nearby....I can't imagine any other branch of service placing you in the MIDDLE of nowhere (Sorry, Bec, you know that I love you...much more than you loved Lawton, OK:) Grace is turning into quite the beach bunny and Queen Beach Diva.

GO TIGERS!

I KNEW that I would eventually WIN this battle:)
GO TIGERS!
Linda Grace Hardy, Clemson Cheerleader 2022

New Site for Pictures

Lamar got a new computer. An apple laptop that does not, well, leave his lap:) He has been working on an homage to Grace on it. Posted below is the address with more current pictures. Between the two of them, you will be able to see the updates of our daily CRAZY existence!

http://web.mac.com/curtis.hardy/iWeb/Linda%20Grace/Linda%20Grace.html

Delinquent Blogger!

I know, I know. I am a slacker. Actually I have several really good excuses, which I will highlight, but not elaborate on now. First things first....HEAVY things going down at work. Let's just say that the State Licensing Department and Child Protective Services are now fixtures for me at work. Nothing that I have done...those of you relax, but something that I had to report. We also have a VERY active toddler around the house these days who has been battling something. The doctors say "virus." I believe that is the stock answer anymore. Lamar has been busy at work. Leila (the dog) has been, well, let's say challenging. Hopefully things are getting ready to get back to normal around here. We actually leave for Garden City this Saturday for a week. A WELCOME distraction and break!