Golf at Thistle (12-03-11)

David, Kyle, Mike and Jace enjoy a round of golf at Thistle Golf Club.  (Thanks JTP!)  David and Mike teamed up for a 7-over-par 78, just edging out Kyle and Jace who combined for a 10-over-par 81.  Not bad for a couple of ole' geezers!  (In match play format, David and Mike finished 1-up on Jace and Kyle.)

 David, Jace, Mike and Kyle on the tee at Thistle Golf Club.

 David, hoping for relief.

 Mike, finding relief!

 Mike with a smooth swing on a par 3.

 Jace, stepping his game up.

 David with a classic follow-through on the par 3 finishing hole on the Stewart nine.

Mike, with a not-so-classic follow-through.  (But it ended up on the green!) 

 Kyle with a double whammy; in the sand and behind the bush!

 David and Mike assess David's chances...

And he's out! 

Mike sends a long one toward the hole as Kyle watches. 

 Kyle looks on as David eyes an approach to the green.

Golf Rule 1-2: "Upon failing to advance the ball past the ladies tee box, trousers must be lowered for each subsequent stroke until one proceeds beyond the ladies tee."  Kyle is simply following prtocol. 

A lot of excuses in that cart! 

 David, on the par-5 finishing hole on the MacKay nine.

 Kyle obliterates one!

 Jace prepares to go for the green as the sun begins to set.

David having a good ole' time. 

The par-5 finishing hole on the MacKay nine at Thistle Golf Club.

Baby Cobi Stops By for a Visit (12-02-2011)

Jace and Amy get acquainted with baby Cobi, the 7-week-old-daughter of Lucas and Davine.

Amy, practicing her technique with baby Cobi. 

Cobi, Amy and Davine. 

Jace and Cobi.

Jace and Grayson Enjoy some Football! (12-01-11)

Jace and Grayson demonstrate the essence of laziness.

Erin and Carlton Have a Baby Boy! (11-26-2011)

Jace's cousin Erin, and her husband Carlton, welcomed a baby boy into the world over the Thanksgiving weekend.  Arriving a few weeks early, he weighed in at 4 lb. 14 oz.  His name Sullivan.

Long and slender with really big feet. 

Warm and cozy. 

Jace's grandmother meets her 4th great grandchild! 

 

Jace, getting some practice...

Thanksgiving (and Christmas) at the Philbeck's (11-24-2011)

Jace and Amy celebrate Christmas during Thanksgiving with Amy's family.  (Since they'll be unable to travel, due to pregnancy, around Christmas time.)

Katelyn and Ian. (Jace and Amy's neice and nephew) 

Katelyn and Ian. 

Jennifer (Amy's sister); expecting her third in mid December! 

Katelyn and Amy. 

Ian, Jennifer and Katelyn. 

Amy, watching Katelyn and Ian open presents! 

Katelyn, demonstrating her approval of the presents! 

Katelyn and Ian help "Papa" Dan unwrap a present.

Katelyn helps Jace quickly unwrap a gift!

Carolina Beach Surf Session (11-20-2011)

Kyle, Jace and Amy traveled to Freeman Park at the north of end of Carolina Beach, where they met up with Keith and Krista for a fun-filled beach day!

Crossing the Cape Fear river from Southport to Fort Fisher.

Jace and Amy (now 32 weeks pregnant) on the ferry. 

Kyle working on his paddle during the ferry ride. 

Keith "Stone," so smooth on the longboard! 

Keith "Stone." 

Amy and Krista enjoying a 70 degree November beach day. 

Keith jumps on Kyle's 9'5" Naish SUP. 

Keith; worn out! 

Random horse on the beach. 

Kyle on his 6'2" Firewire. 

Keith with a big bottom turn on a nice one. 

Kyle.

 Jace on Amy's Naish 7'3" SUP.

Kyle, on the way home, as seen from the drivers seat. 

Sea Gulls hitching a ride.  (Beats flying 4 miles!) 

 Big bird on channel marker.

Jace, enjoying the cruise back toward home.