dtel's niece

I agree Michael - even thought he technically isn't my daddy. But he is. All his girls (Christy, 3 daughters, me, Joni, maw maw, and his granddaughters) look up to him more than he knows.

Michael, you are so sweet. This family is surely a team that can't be broken. Its amazing living here, I love it! And not just the 9 that live here, the whole family has tight bonds. Uncle E (dtel) is the strongest man I know, he's tough without having that arrogant macho I'm too cool for school attitude. He hurts and doesn't say much, he fixes things when they're broken, he almost ALWAYS has an answer for any question I ask, no matter how stupid the question may be. He's like a dad to me. He's a great guy, and anyone who hasn't seen that must be blind. So, anyway, besides that mushy stuff, he's on the road to recovery. He's just about back to normal, with his same smart *** remarks. Thanks for all your well wishes for my uncle E and our family, you guys are an amazing extended family! And, Michael, we're ready whenever you are for the "Rock star" hugs!

Poof!!!

Final stage....no need for marshmellows, unless you want marshmellow soup.

Then he added deisel

Stage 2

As promised, here are a few pics of dtel's bonfire. He, Joey, & Johnny (2 of the grooms - dtel's nephew and son-in-law, respectively) built it over 3 days. It is still burning as of 2 pm on Jan 1. It took 8 gallons of deisel and 3 gallons of gas to get this thing going!!! []

Happy New Years everyon!!!!! 2007 is going to be a good year, I can tell already. Hope you all enjoyed your New Years eve. We had a blast. I'll post some pics of the "little fire" in a few and some misc. other pics.

Well, its been a while since I've posted. As most of you know, the wedding went beautifully. I couldn't have dreamed it any better, and we all had a blast. The cruise was amazing!!! Like Aunt C (dtel's wife) said, everyone needs to go at least once. We are already planning the next one. Michael, maybe you could join us for this one?? And, I know it may not be feasible, but it would be cool if you could visit for the holidays. Kinda worried about you, Myspace, e-mail, and voicemail goes unanswered? Hoping you're just very busy or maybe you found a lady friend to keep you warm.... Just wanted to say this Forum is so freaking cool. Yall really are like extended family, even if I'm not a frequent poster. I read often. I'm so glad forums like this exist. It amazes me the close family-like atmosphere that I feel everytime I sign in or post. Maybe a little overstated, but, Michael YOU ROCK!

Yeah I think I might be hooked. LOL. We saw your avatar and that is so sweet, I'm glad you enjoy it. When we saw it we instantly said "OMG, Michael!" and it just seemed perfect. Yeah, even on the cruise we're checking for new posts and new pics btw. No, we're not just using you for your pics, so don't say that, we're just amazed by your work.

Hey Michael - we are on the cruise. As I type we're sailing down to the mouth of the Mississippi River. Already started on drinks, and I'll treat Joni to one for you. We're all having a blast and wish you were here with us. I'll try to take some decent pics for you. And, we have wireless internet in the rooms, so I'll check in occasionally and I'm thinking dtel will too. It's all good!!!!

OK, I am crying and not just at this one of me & my dad. All of them are amazing. Your brain works in mysterious ways and you just capture moments that are worth a thousand words literally. Thanks for keeping the integrity of the event and taking care of your brides. We love you.

I'm guessing 2019

We miss you too!!! You are such an awesome photographer, God, I can't stop looking at these! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Uh YEAH!!!! God, I love you Michael. And not just because you made us all beautiful brides, but because you are such a beautiful person. Inside and out. I love that sexy bedroom hair and your loving personality. I can't wait to see you again!!!! And I've never met a more fun or caring guy. Thank you for making this entire week and especially our wedding the best I could have ever imagined. You made the group complete and it doesn't quite feel right with you gone. You are officially adopted into the dtel home and the door is always open. I've never met a person quite like you! Your feelings and loving nature show in your words and actions, but your pictures mean the world because you love shines through!!!!