We Are Family....: The Flag Still stands for FREEDOM...

Saturday, July 9, 2011

The Flag Still stands for FREEDOM...

This year we kept our 4th of July traditon alive and participated in the Enterprise Community Events...

Old fashion day at the town park...bring the kids and lets find a WINNER...

Always fun to see the cousins join in on all the fun ...TOGETHER!!

yep, Trav Jr. is going to be a big FRESHMAN next year - He just got back from his third football camp in the last 5 weeks. He has grown into such a fine youngman - we love the great example he sets for his younger brothers. This youngman is doing great things!!

The Dougherty Boys!!!!

Michael was invited to the High School baskteball team camp last week - the kid has big goals set!!

Jake has grown so much...he is 6'4. Love Jake and the role model he is for all his cousins. Such a great kid.

Trav Sr. always has enjoyed the fireworks since the boys have gotten older - he is so good about making sure the boys have the "WORKS"!!

Later on in the evening my sister had a bunch of people over to her house - she always has the yummy food and good company. Thanks Kel, for being you.

Jake & Johnny.....

Michael, Aiden and Kinley checking out the fireworks.....

It's official Kadin is getting married August 12th - we are getting excited for the BIG Day. We love you Dallin and Kadin!!

Tanner and Samson .....good buddies!!

I'm proud to be an American - thankful to those who have gone before us - who fought for the freedom we have today - for those who are fighting and away from their families today. I'm thankful for the blessings I have in my life...to be able to raise my family and enjoy the freedoms here in the United States. God Bless the USA!!

7 comments:

Angela Dougherty said...: Love reading your blog...I'm always amazed at how big your boys are getting, I can't believe that Jr. is going to be a freshman! WOW! Love you guys!; July 10, 2011 at 3:23 PM
Anne Dougherty said...: Ohhh! I love those old fashioned "day at the park" 4th of July celebrations! Your family is so beautiful, fun to see what you've been up to!
we send our love!; July 10, 2011 at 8:15 PM
Zepp Family said...: What a way to celebrate the holiday! The 4th is one of my favorites.

I just about cried seeing how big Trav. Jr. and Michael are now....PLEASE press the pause button already!!!!

That wedding sounds like fun stuff. What a gorgeous couple!

Give all those handsome, handsome boys a squeeze from Sissy.

Love you all!; July 11, 2011 at 10:47 AM
eliza and christopher said...: I have to agree with everyone, those boys are so big. It looks like you guys had a great 4th! I love all the pictures.I cannot wait to see you all in august!; July 11, 2011 at 8:29 PM
elisha said...: Love all the pictures. Miss you guys! You are absolutely gorgeous! Congrats to miss Kadin. Where is the wedding?; July 12, 2011 at 9:07 PM
Ben, Ursula and Isabella Dougherty said...: Happy 4th Ade! It looks like so much fun in Enterprise. Love the pictures and love your post. XOXOXO; July 13, 2011 at 5:55 AM
DOUGHERTY FAMILY said...: Finally got something to open up and loved seeing your blog...The 4 guys could not possibly be more handsome and you and Trav look like teenagers Ade...How Blessed and thankful we are for you...and that you have taught the boys so well...love NANA; July 25, 2011 at 4:50 PM

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OUR FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Parents need to "play offense" - to capitalize on the impressionable years of childhood by instilling in their sons the antecedents of character. Their assignment during two brief decades will be to trasform their boys from immature and flighty youngsters into honest, caring men who will be respectful of women, loyal and faithful in marriage, keepers of commitments, strong and decisive leaders, good workers, and secure. And of course, the ultimate goal for people of faithis to give each child understanding of scripture and a lifelong passion of Jesus Christ. This is, I believe. the most important responsibility for those of us who have been entrusted with the careand Nurturance of children.

Christmas In Elma!!

We left for WA the 13th of December - I barely made it to Seattle to hand the kids over to my Dad and catch a flight to Atlanta where I would join Trav for his company Christmas Party the next day. Trav and I had a fun get away and were able to do a little Christmas shopping. We stayed Thursday, Friday and Saturday and flew back to Seattle Sunday morning where we stayed until January 3rd - We were able to catch a Elma Boys Basketball game. The boys thought it was really cool looking at all the family(uncles & aunts) names on the walls before you entered the Gym doors. Michael and I went and Chatted with Coach Nadau one afternoon. It was so fun spending time with family and friends