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Lake Tahoe skiing was a blast !! Here is Wesley/Carole/Heather Lake Tahoe skiing was a blast !! Here is Wesley/Carole/Heather
Gandolas can be nice for warming up and eating and snuggling..... Gandolas can be nice for warming up and eating and snuggling.....
now who would think of making chairs of old broken SKIS ? now who would think of making chairs of old broken SKIS ?
At this moment Heather is behind Shelby, but usually Heather is down hill ahead of MOST ! At this moment Heather is behind Shelby, but usually Heather is down hill ahead of MOST !
The water of Lake Tahoe is off to right. Jim/Shelby/Lo/Heather/Wesley (photo by sindicated photographer Carole Higdon) The water of Lake Tahoe is off to right. Jim/Shelby/Lo/Heather/Wesley (photo by sindicated photographer Carole Higdon)
Shelby upside down !! Shelby upside down !!
now this is FUN !! now this is FUN !!
whooooo whooooo
I did it !!! (Heather) I did it !!! (Heather)
Hey, skating without work, I like this ! Hey, skating without work, I like this !
Shelby showing grandmother “Tutu” how to skate. Shelby showing grandmother “Tutu” how to skate.
Bebe and beautiful blue eyed son Donovan Bebe and beautiful blue eyed son Donovan
Kim and blondie Ashley Kim and blondie Ashley
Ruth (camel dung) O'neal Ruth (camel dung) O'neal
Wesley Higdon, Kim and Peter O'neal, 24 years later (all were in Saudi Arabia in '83) Wesley Higdon, Kim and Peter O'neal, 24 years later (all were in Saudi Arabia in '83)
Doug, Peter, Tutu holding Ava, Kim w/Ashley, Ruth, Bebe holding Donavan, Eric Doug, Peter, Tutu holding Ava, Kim w/Ashley, Ruth, Bebe holding Donavan, Eric
Reno airport Reno airport
it doesn't snow like this back in Charleston (GP/Philip/Denise/Krystal) it doesn't snow like this back in Charleston (GP/Philip/Denise/Krystal)
and to think, that it is better in person than in pictures !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and to think, that it is better in person than in pictures !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
looking all the way across Tahoe looking all the way across Tahoe
from the roadside from the roadside
the good, the bad, and the ugly ? (I will let you figure it out) now these are COLORFUL COWGIRLS ! the good, the bad, and the ugly ? (I will let you figure it out) now these are COLORFUL COWGIRLS !
Tutu in front of the dual hatted 'Superban' after a 'little' snow fall Tutu in front of the dual hatted 'Superban' after a 'little' snow fall
Luke & Gloria Marzano Luke & Gloria Marzano
Shelby and her drawing shown at the Durham Regional Hospital for ”HEALING ART“ Shelby and her drawing shown at the Durham Regional Hospital for ”HEALING ART“
Suzie(dog) Jim, Kathy, Christopher (our Godson with tie), Archie, little Andy, and grown up Rebecca Suzie(dog) Jim, Kathy, Christopher (our Godson with tie), Archie, little Andy, and grown up Rebecca
Wesley, Carole, godson Christopher, Heather, Shelby at his First Communion Wesley, Carole, godson Christopher, Heather, Shelby at his First Communion
sisters, Sharon and Millie sisters, Sharon and Millie
Trudy (at 80th b-day) with daughter Judy in Pigeon Forge TN Trudy (at 80th b-day) with daughter Judy in Pigeon Forge TN
We are here for the Hoe-Down for Trudy's 80th We are here for the Hoe-Down for Trudy's 80th
I have killed for less than this, don't you dare take my picture (Kelly Barker) I have killed for less than this, don't you dare take my picture (Kelly Barker)
Abbey, sis Alex, uncle John Philip, Kelly Abbey, sis Alex, uncle John Philip, Kelly
Heather & friend, Kaitlyn - in our jacuzzi tub, “do you like my hat ?” Heather & friend, Kaitlyn - in our jacuzzi tub, “do you like my hat ?”
Olivia playing Jane, “Tarzan, here I come” In Tutu and Lo's back yard Olivia playing Jane, “Tarzan, here I come” In Tutu and Lo's back yard
there are many things to see off of Tutu and Lo's dock, here is a small cruise ship there are many things to see off of Tutu and Lo's dock, here is a small cruise ship
a porpoise up close and personal near the dock (Photo by Colonel Phil's Professional Photography Studios) a porpoise up close and personal near the dock (Photo by Colonel Phil's Professional Photography Studios)
Wow ! Wow !
Higdons and Ways. front: Stella, ?, Millie, Olivia, Kerry back: Philip, Denise, GP, Krystal, Carol, Andrew, Amanda Higdons and Ways. front: Stella, ?, Millie, Olivia, Kerry back: Philip, Denise, GP, Krystal, Carol, Andrew, Amanda
I can really make people laugh (Krystal and Olivia) I can really make people laugh (Krystal and Olivia)
now let me see you do this? now let me see you do this?
now this is cute, even Wesley can see these colors now this is cute, even Wesley can see these colors
I am cuter than they are. I am cuter than they are.
aahh, now this is the life.......(Olivia, Spring '07, age 5) aahh, now this is the life.......(Olivia, Spring '07, age 5)
Heather at the National Junior Honer Society Heather at the National Junior Honer Society
Briana,Matt,Cody, Amanda,Jason,Mellisa,Tara,Heather Briana,Matt,Cody, Amanda,Jason,Mellisa,Tara,Heather
Shelby sings at the Bulls stadium Shelby sings at the Bulls stadium
Shebly (far right) and her chorus get ready for the National Anthem Shebly (far right) and her chorus get ready for the National Anthem
Shelby plays the grand piano for her recital Shelby plays the grand piano for her recital
the LERPS in Hawaii the LERPS in Hawaii
Cousins in cognito - Sean 12, Emily 8. Heather 13, Shelby 11 Cousins in cognito - Sean 12, Emily 8. Heather 13, Shelby 11
Harrington's at Sunset Beach, NC 6/2007 - Emily/Shelby/Sean/Carole/Joan/Wesley/Jim/Michael/Heather Harrington's at Sunset Beach, NC 6/2007 - Emily/Shelby/Sean/Carole/Joan/Wesley/Jim/Michael/Heather
Mike, Emily & Sean Summer '07 Mike, Emily & Sean Summer '07
Shelby (with help from grandma Joan) wins 1st prize for the best decorated bike in the Hardscrabble Parade Shelby (with help from grandma Joan) wins 1st prize for the best decorated bike in the Hardscrabble Parade
this is a very common sight from many windows in our new home this is a very common sight from many windows in our new home
the dog below would chase and bark at the dog above, as he ran around, it was really funny, that is Shelby on the tramp, behind Karen and Jerry's house in Goose Creek the dog below would chase and bark at the dog above, as he ran around, it was really funny, that is Shelby on the tramp, behind Karen and Jerry's house in Goose Creek
5 Higdon grandkids being silly for Tutu 5 Higdon grandkids being silly for Tutu
Heather and Olivia 07/07 Heather and Olivia 07/07
She must think I'm rich !!! (Uncle Philip with niece Olivia) She must think I'm rich !!! (Uncle Philip with niece Olivia)
“sittin on the dock of the bay, watching the tide roll away.....” (3 brothers) “sittin on the dock of the bay, watching the tide roll away.....” (3 brothers)
part of the crew...Krystal w/dad Philip, Heather and Shelby w/dad Wesley, Olivia w/dad Andrew part of the crew...Krystal w/dad Philip, Heather and Shelby w/dad Wesley, Olivia w/dad Andrew
can't you tell they are brothers, look so much alike ?!?!?!?!?? can't you tell they are brothers, look so much alike ?!?!?!?!??
GP showing some strength after some military training GP showing some strength after some military training
is it 5'oclock somewhere ? (Tutu in her back yard 07/07) is it 5'oclock somewhere ? (Tutu in her back yard 07/07)
back: Margeret (Col Phil's Sister),Philip, GP, Andrew w/Olivia, Col Phil/Lo/Dad w/Shelby, Wesley, Judy (Col Phil's niece) back: Margeret (Col Phil's Sister),Philip, GP, Andrew w/Olivia, Col Phil/Lo/Dad w/Shelby, Wesley, Judy (Col Phil's niece)
front: Margeret, Denise, Krystal, Amanda, Heather, Millie Sue/Tutu/Mom, Carole, Trudy (Col Phil's sister) front: Margeret, Denise, Krystal, Amanda, Heather, Millie Sue/Tutu/Mom, Carole, Trudy (Col Phil's sister)
never too old, too bald, or too fat to pick up Mom. We have done this many times over the years. I will make a whole album showing this pose, noting the location and the years. never too old, too bald, or too fat to pick up Mom. We have done this many times over the years. I will make a whole album showing this pose, noting the location and the years.
ok, you can put my pic on CoverGirl, but not Seventeen, (ok, maybe seventeen) ok, you can put my pic on CoverGirl, but not Seventeen, (ok, maybe seventeen)
“if there is a lull in the game.........” “if there is a lull in the game.........”
he will find the rule that he wants to use somewhere !!! he will find the rule that he wants to use somewhere !!!
now don't you dare! I have not had my shower yet ! now don't you dare! I have not had my shower yet !
07/30/07 storm over John's Island (view from Tutu/Lo's backyard) 07/30/07 storm over John's Island (view from Tutu/Lo's backyard)
Carole and Joan did a great job putting together this memorabilia, “Mr. Phil/Papaw/Grandpa/Cowboy” in the top pics with state Champion Kilo, and National Champ Dunny. Below Wesley with Thunder and Lightning Carole and Joan did a great job putting together this memorabilia, “Mr. Phil/Papaw/Grandpa/Cowboy” in the top pics with state Champion Kilo, and National Champ Dunny. Below Wesley with Thunder and Lightning
Shelby falls asleep reading, 8/15/07 Shelby falls asleep reading, 8/15/07
West VA. Longest span in the world (at the time it was built) West VA. Longest span in the world (at the time it was built)
Aunt Bertie and cousin MaryBeth at the Gemach reunion 08/18/07 Aunt Bertie and cousin MaryBeth at the Gemach reunion 08/18/07
Cousin Ashley Liotus with her aunt Rosemarie, and mother Linda Liotus Cousin Ashley Liotus with her aunt Rosemarie, and mother Linda Liotus
some of the youngins at the Gemach reunion 8/18/07 some of the youngins at the Gemach reunion 8/18/07
Shelby and Heather with Mom Carole and Grandpap Jim with Pittsburgh PA in the back Shelby and Heather with Mom Carole and Grandpap Jim with Pittsburgh PA in the back
Captain Wesley with mother Tutu, guest from Japan Namichung, and wife Carole on Buggs Island Lake (Kerr lake) 8/26/07 Captain Wesley with mother Tutu, guest from Japan Namichung, and wife Carole on Buggs Island Lake (Kerr lake) 8/26/07
moon plants shortly after sunset 8/26/07 moon plants shortly after sunset 8/26/07
Heather, first day of 8th grade 8/27/07 Heather, first day of 8th grade 8/27/07
Shelby first day of 6th grade with Jack Shelby first day of 6th grade with Jack
Tutu and Nami on the beaches of SC Tutu and Nami on the beaches of SC
Angel Oak on Johns Island near Charleston Angel Oak on Johns Island near Charleston
GP aka knob aka plebe aka soldier aka reservist GP aka knob aka plebe aka soldier aka reservist
oh grandson, where did your hair go ???? oh grandson, where did your hair go ????
need I say more? need I say more?
she was just so cute, I had to take a picture, I think it is Ben Brightwell's cousin she was just so cute, I had to take a picture, I think it is Ben Brightwell's cousin
Katlyn, Denise, Ben's mother and Tutu Katlyn, Denise, Ben's mother and Tutu
the Higdon dock from a different view the Higdon dock from a different view
dreaming girl.... dreaming girl....
injured girl......(this one from indoor soccer, making her miss some volleyball) injured girl......(this one from indoor soccer, making her miss some volleyball)
NC State Fair Oct 07. The girls loved this, I got sick just taking the pic. NC State Fair Oct 07. The girls loved this, I got sick just taking the pic.
There are plenty of animals to pet at the fair There are plenty of animals to pet at the fair
(real) Cheerleader Emily in Atlanta during Halloween (real) Cheerleader Emily in Atlanta during Halloween
Shelby is behind all that camo Shelby is behind all that camo
Shelby and best friend Briana help Heather blow out FFOOUURRTTEENN candles. Shelby and best friend Briana help Heather blow out FFOOUURRTTEENN candles.
we stopped by to see cousin Trish in Bowing Green VA on the way to a Redskins game we stopped by to see cousin Trish in Bowing Green VA on the way to a Redskins game
snow was actually falling on this snow wolf in a window, downtown Fredricksburg VA snow was actually falling on this snow wolf in a window, downtown Fredricksburg VA
8110 West Point Dr, where Philip and Wesley lived during High School 8110 West Point Dr, where Philip and Wesley lived during High School
and to think we planted those trees !!! time flies when you are having fun ! (and getting old) and to think we planted those trees !!! time flies when you are having fun ! (and getting old)
beautiful day, not so beautiful score beautiful day, not so beautiful score
I took Heather for her birthday I took Heather for her birthday
friend Cassidy, Heather, Shelby and 2nd cousins Kyle and Zane friend Cassidy, Heather, Shelby and 2nd cousins Kyle and Zane
Trish with new husband Tom 11/11/07 Trish with new husband Tom 11/11/07
Heather's b-day party 11/16 Olivia/Amanda/Heather/Briana/Will/Corinne Heather's b-day party 11/16 Olivia/Amanda/Heather/Briana/Will/Corinne
Noel, Katlyn, Mark, cousin Sean, grandpap Jim, Uncle Mike in back Noel, Katlyn, Mark, cousin Sean, grandpap Jim, Uncle Mike in back
I do not think she needs that much help !!!!!!!!!!! I do not think she needs that much help !!!!!!!!!!!
ah, ah, i am setting the table, yeah, that's right, i am setting the table, I did not take the missing leg (Thanksgiving 07) ah, ah, i am setting the table, yeah, that's right, i am setting the table, I did not take the missing leg (Thanksgiving 07)
Wesley's birthday celebrated with Carole's folks Jim and Joan Wesley's birthday celebrated with Carole's folks Jim and Joan
hiding under the bubbles is Shelby hiding under the bubbles is Shelby
12/3 sunset, like many others 12/3 sunset, like many others
I am proud to have done this with all leftovers. Design by necessity, not creativity. I am proud to have done this with all leftovers. Design by necessity, not creativity.
Karen with daughters Annie, Cassidy, Kylie Karen with daughters Annie, Cassidy, Kylie
Christmas at Tutu and Lo's Christmas at Tutu and Lo's
Kylie and Cassidy Kylie and Cassidy
Jim, Heather, Shelby, Joan Jim, Heather, Shelby, Joan
Who is really the tallest & smallest - Shelby, Grace, Grace & Anna Leigh Snyder, Hope Matthews & Heather Who is really the tallest & smallest - Shelby, Grace, Grace & Anna Leigh Snyder, Hope Matthews & Heather
ooohhh, nnoooo, I get behind the camera, not in front ooohhh, nnoooo, I get behind the camera, not in front
stop taking pictures and finish DEALING ! stop taking pictures and finish DEALING !
so much beauty (and drama) in this picture, I do not know what to say so much beauty (and drama) in this picture, I do not know what to say
Denise “you know me well enough, don't you dare push that button” Denise “you know me well enough, don't you dare push that button”
Heather, Christmas Eve 07 Heather, Christmas Eve 07
Carole, 12/24/07 Carole, 12/24/07
friend Kim (Kimmee) Sexton friend Kim (Kimmee) Sexton
Jack really enjoyed his new throne Jack really enjoyed his new throne
tell me you did not say “just one more” tell me you did not say “just one more”
now this is comfortable, you can keep taking pictures now this is comfortable, you can keep taking pictures
now that is a good picture now that is a good picture
Olivia never minds pictures, if she has her hands full Olivia never minds pictures, if she has her hands full
Krystal, Phip, GP, Den Krystal, Phip, GP, Den
uh, oh there is too much thinking going on here uh, oh there is too much thinking going on here
did we show you this pose yet? did we show you this pose yet?
E.T. E.T.
I'm cuter, no I'm cuter, take one of me..... I'm cuter, no I'm cuter, take one of me.....
Judson, Sheri with twins Hunter and Hope Judson, Sheri with twins Hunter and Hope
Christmas morn in Charleston Christmas morn in Charleston
was I good enough for Santa to leave something? was I good enough for Santa to leave something?
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I got a WWWWiiiiiii I got a WWWWiiiiiii
WWWEEE got a WWWiiiiii WWWEEE got a WWWiiiiii
Clemson Tiger Nutcracker, now what will they think of next Clemson Tiger Nutcracker, now what will they think of next
Wii Wii Wii all the way home Wii Wii Wii all the way home