We never knew where this guy would pop up next. I forget his name but I remember he really liked marshmellows. 

At the Air Show

 

In the Cockpit

Sitting under the wing of a very large plane helped shade us from the sun while we enjoyed the show

Shadow fun

 

Amazon Michael

Michael cuts his way through our back yard trail. 

Desoto State Park

There were so many photos of our trip I just couldn't post them all. We climed rocks and hiked trails. It was very scenic. This photo is of Laurel Falls.

Enjoying the evening

Beth and I enjoy our last night by the campfire.

photo by Michael Thompson

Little River Canyon

Michael, Tee, Aaron, Phillip and Julia pose on top of the falls.
Phillip and Aaron placed a large stone across an area of water so we could cross over and experience the waterfall up close. Tee traveled quite a distance and camped with us the last two nights.

The sun goes down while Tee cooks and Michael tends to the fire.

Desoto State Park

We stayed in a cabin the first night.

Frodo

Michael took this photo of Frodo rolling in the dirt. This was one of a series he took while Frodo was having fun. 

Power Outage

The electricity went out for a short while but that didn't stop Michael and Julia from reading. 

Julia with straight hair

Julia wanted to straighten out her curls so we had a friend over to show her how to do it. She was very happy with the results. :-) 

2005 a Memorable Year

Last year around April, I started this blog site. As I view the year's photos, I realize that it has been an incredible year to remember.





The hurricane season dominated our lives when Hurricane Katrina changed us in ways we never thought of. We thank God every day that the lives of our families were not harmed physically. I can't tell you the fear, confusion and helplessness we felt at that time.

We were able to help Beth's family by providing a place for them to stay while riding out the storm. Although the circumstances were stressful it was a good time visiting with them.

Life goes on however, and throughout the year we had our usual activites and joined new ones. I joined the UPAA (University Photographers Association of America), The Golden Triangle Running and Cycling Club and The Boardtown running club. Beth joined a book club. Michael joined the scouts. Phillip found another church youth group to hang out with. We started our second year with a classical education homeschool coop. To see more photos of the coop, go to: http://excelsiorhomeschool.blogspot.com/

I also took up an old hobby in 2005 when another photographer I met at the UPAA symposium told me he was skateboarding. I loved to skateboard when I was younger and still do. I thought as long as I enjoy it, I might as well skate while I still can.

As we finish our 14th year of homeschooling, Beth and I continue to grow in faith and love. Our kids get older and we get older. Life brings joys and disapointments but God is still in control.

Too much to say and not enough time to write it all. We hope you have a good 2006.

Skatepark crew

The Boyz! Ready to skate, I took my nephews and my son to Dreamland Skatepark in Hammond, LA. This place was a lot of fun. For more photos go to http://tomtrun.blogspot.com 

Christmas Card

Merry Christmas! From the Thompsons and Tonka  

Birthdays

It seems like the celebrations never end this time of year. 

Wildlife Research Park

The kids recently got a chance to tour a wildlife research park. (That is a black bear he is talking about) 

Cutting Hair

Beth gets a chance at cutting Aaron's hair. I think he is confident that she does a good job. Then again he looks kind of concerned. 

A Friend for Life

If he seems taller then us in this picture,
it's really just the camera angle. :-) Congratulations Casey! 

Robinson Wedding

Casey and Bethny happily walk down the isle together
as Mr. and Mrs. Robinson.

The Groomsmen

Just a bunch of guys having fun at Casey's wedding.

Beth's Birthday

The gangs all here. I was so proud of my family on this day. They realy made Beth's birthday special.

Visit to the State Capitol

This image was taken by a Mississppi state senator while we were visiting the state capitol building.
 

10-30-05 Making Scarecrow Cupcakes 

Scarecrow Cupcakes