Blackmans on the Web (log)

Scott and I are both making an effort to clean up and sort our many, many photos. These are both from May, 2002. My, how time flies!

We are very indebted to Rick and Penny McLeod, CGS ranch managers in the early 2000′s for their very BIG positive influence on both Alex and Sam. Here, left to right, is Sam, Rick and Alex after a big day of cleaning stables, giving hay rides and generally just hanging out with the horses.

As much as I didn’t want to admit it at the time, Meg was right: She sent the boys BLUE SPARKLY hair gel which they got into before I even knew it had arrived in the mail. I was not pleased! Meg’s comment to me was that it’s just hair and gently suggested I could save my bluster for bigger issues. While we have been very blessed to have the many, many positive influences and support systems we have, I’m just glad it’s now Meg’s turn to have tween-age boys!!!

We had a great weekend celebrating Sam’s confirmation. Sam was very patient being the center of attention!Aunt Meg flew in from Tampa to be Sam’s sponsor. Peter and Amy came over from Fort Worth. Grandma and Grandpa came from Greensboro. Uncle David came from Charlotte. The Calvano’s (minus Joe) were here on Sunday along with our friends the Toledo’s.Thanks to everyone for being a part of this important event in Sam’s life. (PS – we missed you Alex! –on a band trip)More photos are available by clicking on the picture below.