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Sam’s Graduation Weekend

scottblackman — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 04:23:59 +0000

I earned it!

For us, summer this year started last Saturday, the day of Sam’s high school graduation. The graduation parties of friends started the week before and, in fact, he’s at another friend’s graduation party tonight, but we squeezed all his celebrating into that same day as the Centennial High School graduation ceremony, June 6. That allowed us to take advantage of out of town family to attend both ceremony and party.

To quote Jane Austen: One cannot have too large a party. That’s exactly how we do it around here! We are truly blessed with loving and supportive family and friends. Like with Alex’s graduation last year, the menu and other party plans all came from Sam. Needless to say, with fajitas and slushees on the menu and the volleyball net up in the pool, it was a fun day for everyone.

Click on the picture to the right to see more photos from the day. NOTE: There are not 200+ photos like we normally have because Scott was having as good a time as everyone else, just hanging out and enjoying the day to celebrate Sam!

Pictures from October

scottblackman — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:37:31 +0000

Yes, I’m a little behind! Had some birthday and homecoming photos that I never got around to sharing.

Memorial Day Weekend 2008

scottblackman — Tue, 27 May 2008 03:45:00 +0000

A couple weeks ago Ann and I went out to CGS to help put together bunk beds in the 5 new cabins at Main Camp. Hard work, but great to see the new cabins. Ann arranged for us to use one of the cabins for Memorial Day weekend. Sam had been wanting to share CGS with Sarah since he’s so enjoyed going there all these years. So we invited Sarah and her mom and dad to join us for the weekend.

We had a great time. Climbed to the top of Johnsons Peak, took a barge over to Hells Gate and climbed up Devils Island. We had a nice campfire on Sunday night and had “Hobo Packs” for dinner. All in all, a nice relaxing weekend

<< Click the image to see some of our weekend photos.

Day in Fort Worth

scottblackman — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 19:30:42 +0000

Spring Break this week. We convinced the kids to spend part of a day with us (harder than you might think!). We went to the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth to see a photo exhibit called The Art of the American Snapshot 1888-1978. After the museum we went to the Stockyards and had lunch. Alex was able to meet up with a girl who is going to Tarleton next year who happens to also be the niece of his guidance counselor. All in all a nice day.

	
	
	
	
		Amon Carter Museum
			
				
					
				
				
				Random pictures from the Amon Carter and Stockyards during Spring Break 2008
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The Blackman Family Challenge to You!

scottblackman — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 16:42:29 +0000

It’s that time of year – the YMCA Camp Grady Spruce Partners Campaign is in full swing. CGS has been an important part of our lives for nearly as long as we’ve lived in Texas.

It wouldn’t be saying too much to say the CGS has had a significant impact on shaping who Alex and Sam are as caring, engaged young people. YMCA Camp Grady Spruce’s mission is to deliver exceptional outdoor programs that inspire, build and strengthen relationships with God, His creation and each other. Visit our Campaign page to learn more. There you’ll find any easy way to donate to the campaign.

Pictures from Bill & Lorettes January Visit

scottblackman — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 15:41:24 +0000

	
	
	
	
		January Gathering
			
				
					
				
				
				Bill and Lorette were here in January. Always nice when there here. We also had all the Calvano's along with the Texas Hermies. 
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Happy Thanksgiving!

scottblackman — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 04:21:24 +0000

Click the image below for a recap of our Turkey Day Extravaganza. Quicktime Time lapse movie version here

Christmas 2006 – Ft. Myers Beach, FL

scottblackman — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:29:35 +0000

Met up with David and his family and Mom and Dad at a nice house in Ft. Myers Beach. Weather was a little rainy, but we have great time. Got to see Meg and her family in Tampa on the way up AND the way down (oh yeah, we drove). Even got to meet a bunch of the Bittls for the first time in 25 years!

Hermansons & Proebers Visit

scottblackman — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 05:01:33 +0000

Had a great visit with the Hermansons (Peters Parents / Ann’s Sister and Brother-in-Law) and the Proebers (Amy’s Mom and Dad) a few weeks back. They were all here for a confirmation of baptism services for little Oliva. We had a chance to get some nice photos of everyone. Amy’s Sister Abby and her husband John along with Amy’s brother John were all here as well.

Polly’s Weekend

scottblackman — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 05:03:50 +0000

The Blackman side of the family tree all met up in Akron, OH on September 10 for a loving memorial service for my grandma Polly Blackman. Grandma had a powerful influence on nearly everyone she touched. While I’m sad for the loss of my grandma, she left a lasting legacy and I’m grateful for the wonderful memories I have of our times together. Family: Click on image below for a photo gallery of images from the weekend