senior pictures

Below is a little excerpt of what Melody wrote about Evan on her blog. She is such a sweetie and a great photographer...I think that she really captured Evan! Enjoy!

Evan

November 12, 2010

I'm always amazed at how the walk of life throws in some unexpected, yet special, moments. Most of you know that I taught 4th grade prior to running our photography business full time. While I loved working with the kids, I knew my passion fell elsewhere. If you would have told me (9 years ago) that I would get to photograph some of my former 4th grade students I would have thought 2 things: 1. they are too young to think of as seniors and 2. it's a nice thought, but they may not think of their 4th grade teacher being the one to document their senior year. Well, I have been pleasantly surprised to see some of my former 4th grade students and cross country athletes come back to me for their senior photos. Reminiscing over those memories have taken me back to a special place in my heart where the impact I had on those young lives was something that I didn't take lightly. I have been humbled and honored to have these moments with them once again.


So, meet Evan...he was one that I got to know really well the first year of teaching 4th grade. His intellect was above my own at times (ha!) and we had many moments discussing his future occupations that went to either being an astronaut or the future President of the USA. Well, he has let go of his dreams of being an astronaut, but has leadership skills that will take him far. Who knows...we may see him again someday. ;)


Evan...you know how proud I am of you and am so excited to see where your dreams take you. I loved having you in class and cherish the moments that have been made with your family over the years from MRE to Chad & Becky's wedding to cross country to your senior year. Hugs to all of you...

http://www.carpenterpd.com/slideshows/2010Evan/index.html

(just press the above link and see Evan's slideshow!)

holding down the fort...

Becky is trying to close on a house that she found and put an offer (which was accepted!) on during last weekends quick trip to Florida. I am so excited for her and Chad and I am so proud of her for assuming the responsibility of home buying by herself! Chad doesn't know how good he's got it:-)

What a beautiful place to be stationed for a few years! How nice it will be that you will be able to put your bare feet and painted toes in the sand, during the month of January, while ours will be double layered in thermal socks; shoved in boots and planted in the snow or slipping on the ice here in good ol' Indiana.

Sooooo not fair...just sayin'!

Also, happy anniversary to my mamma and daddy! They are at Fripp right now putting there toes in the sand...sooooooo not fair! I'M JUST SAYIN'!

officer and a gentleman!

This is my nephew Chad. His room is being inspected during this picture. He is in officer's training school in Rhode Island. Chad  passed his finals last weekend so he is right on track to graduate December 4! Great job buddy!

In this picture his roommate's area of the room is being inspected (I don't quite know what Chad is holding and why...). While he is studying hard Becky has been to Florida and back trying to buy a home for the two of them (which has not been an easy task!). Bless her heart, I can't imagine buying a home by myself. That is always such a stressful and happy time to share as a couple and she has done it all alone.

They will live in Milton, Fl about an hour away from Pensacola, where Chad will be training to be a Navy Pilot. Becky will be working and going to school to get her PT license. I know that they can't wait to be back together:-) On this upcoming Veteren's Day, please remember all of the sacrifices that our soldiers and their FAMILIES make to keep us free and safe!

2010 tennis banquet

The boys had their tennis banquet this past Tuesday. One of the mom's had it catered at our high school. We had yummy homemade chicken and noodles, rolls, mashed potatoes and salad. We also had a yummy green and white jello cake!

These are the letter winners.

Brandon and Evan were the winners of the spirit awards! They do have a lot of

S-P-I-R-I-T!

Evan and Graham got stars for their letter jackets for being captain's this year. Evan is a four year captain!

Graham received the MVP award!

Great job this year men!!