Because 10 Years is a LONG time...

But 25 is even longer...

Here are a few pictures of our vacation/visit so far. We went to my dad's house on Wednesday and surprised him. He had NO clue we were coming. He thought my oldest sister (who lives here in PA) was visiting us down in Alabama. It was a fantastic night that words can't even begin to describe. First it was just my sisters and me with the kids. Then my brothers all showed up. All seven of us kids were together for the first time EVER. The four of us (my sisters, brother, and I) were together for the first time in 25 years. We're going to have professional portraits done on Sunday. Tomorrow is Dad's 60th birthday party -- also a surprise.



It's hard to see the look on Dad's face in this picture but trust me, it was one of complete and utter disbelief! :D



Sitting next to Daddy. I think he was still in shock. He was grinning from ear to ear the whole time.



All four of us with Mommy for the first time in 25 years.