Movie Night! Iron Man (again :-o)!!!!

der dernt der dernt der..... der-der-der-der-der-dernt der dernt der....I am Iron Man!!
as Dusty kept on singing over and over! :-)




Our first week back in and we missed our friends. We were invited to go see Ironman, and for our family reading this...yes we already saw it but went again :-). Yall know that Dusty had to see it again!! (he grew up reading the Iron Man comics). Our friend, Jesse, in this picture next to Dusty is a friend of mine from high school who just started Vet School down here. He and Dusty really have a lot in common, too bad these are our last few months in Cayman :-(
Wes was trying to be Ironman in this picture :-)

Our time in Sweet Home Alabama!

Us with Jason, Amy, Caroline and Shepard
Here he is! Shepard Tru Smith...born May 1, 2008 around 1:30


Sydney Kate and I :-)

Mimi's 19th birthday party at Kinomi.

Syndey Kate Worsham (Pat & Alice's little girl) helping decorate Mimi's birthday cake. She was in charge of all of the candles.
After UnAshamed.....with Becca and Allie :-)
We came in town just in time for the last "UnAshamed" of the year. This is the ministry that Brad and Mary Claire have helped start down on the campus in Tuscaloosa. It has been growing and growing!! This picture is of a drama that they were performing that night. It was an amazing thing to be a part of. These guys and girls really have their hearts set on Jesus and His love for that campus!! We are all called to be....UnAshamed!
Everyone at The Tavern for Brad's 21st birthday dinner! My little brother is all grown up :-(


Or maybe not!! haha! just playing B!!




The boys traditional Braves game trip! They go to several games a year, but this trip was for Brad's birthday. They loaded up in the "Chester" van, as the boys called it (hahaha), and headed out. Dusty said that they were treated like royalty with 755 Club passes and 3rd row seats!!! And I think the Braves even pulled out a victory against the Dodgers!


They were really close to the action!!! Dusty said that Chipper Jones could win MVP this year.
Time at the ballpark with his brother and Dad is one thing Dusty dearly misses while we have been away! He says that his brother's knowledge and passionate love of the game has taught him to truly appreciate and love baseball as well! He sure does miss you Brian! and I do too!!


They got to the park early for batting practice



Kyleigh-Anne Millican and her new friend, Prissy Millican (Mr. Millican and Stephanie's new puppy). Aren't they adorable.

and this might be what we miss most.....


Here are some random pictures during the time that we were home this April. They range from Brad and Mary Claire's birthdays, to Amy and Jason's precious Shepard coming home!

Preschool @ Triple C

One of the many signs I got to create for the preschoolers.
Adorable right...Nicholas, Jerome, Peirce and Joel. My little Cayman and Jamaica friends :-)
Tijon, Jamie, Sarah, Shanti, and Rafi having a blast playing outside!

Rachete and Caleb opening up their Easter eggs.
Rachete begged me to let her carry my purse. It was slightly bigger than her :-)
Arianna, Xaria, Carter, Joel, Nicholas and Justin outside of the Butterfly Farm.


These kids will forever bring joy to my heart. They are some of the most amazing kids, as you can probably tell in these pictures!

Grand Cayman Dog Show

Hannah, a sweet 1st grader from Triple C that I know.



The Humane Society and Pedigree put on their annual Cayman Islands Dog Show. Dusty and I are always wanting to do new things on the island and things we might not have the chance of doing again....so when I heard about this, we immediately wanted to go. If you're like me, I watch the real dog shows on tv and knew Kyleigh or I had no idea what to do. However, this was more for fun, so we entered two of more than 20 different events that they had....the "First time entry" and "Toy Breed" groups. I was so excited when they called Kyleigh for first place out of all the toy breeds there. It was really so neat! So we then got to be in the "Best in Show" competition. No she didn't get gift certificates or anything like that, but she got a nice blue ribbon and had a wonderful time :-) Ok, you can laugh at us now if you want.... :-)

Grand Cayman Murder Mystery Dinner Party

THERES GOING TO BE A MURRRDDRRR!!!!!! As Dusty kept on saying over and over! :-)haha

Our beautiful view

Dusty is reciting his lines in his Sean Connery "do you enjoy luxury" voice! He was Sooo Funny!!

Cristal, Rebecca, and Josh trying to put clues together....

Sutffy and Chatty :-) Look at that Ascot on Dusty's neck!!hahahaa

Our friends Esther and Wes hosted a Dinner Party that was a murder mystery with Cayman themes. It was one of the neatest things we've ever done. We all dressed in character. Dusty was "Stuffy Barnacle" the old rich father of the groom in our mystery. I was "Chatty Bodden Ebanks" the journalist. You have to know Grand Cayman.....Bodden and Ebanks are the two most common last names of Caymanians.
It was a six course dinner, and in between courses, you were given more clues. We then had to walk around and talk with the other characters to try and solve the case. It was a group of our friends from school and church. And yes, they set it all up right on the shore!

Spring Fair @ Triple C

Two of my most precious preschoolers....Rachete and Arianna


The teachers I work with in Preschool....Allison (who is from Trussville, crazy isn't it!) and Deleta


The Spring Fair was so much fun! Our pre-school both was "The Goldfish Bowl". If students could ring the right cup, they won a free goldfish, it was adorable!! There was face painting, dunking booths, and tons of other things. The students throughout the day, could pay a dollar and sign the teacher of their choice up to participate in the finale, a suitcase race. I knew my fifth graders from earlier in the year were up to something....and sure enough, I was one of the teachers picked. Honestly, I took it as a compliment :-) We had to race around the gym and pick a suitcase and then dress into the clothes in the box....mine was a pirate! I didn't win, but it was so fun!

Coffey Anderson Concert @ Sunrise

Sheena and I
Us with Jeremy & Sheena and Coffey. We have really connected with Jeremy and Sheena!

Us with Coffey
Event Staff :-)
Dusty, Sheena, Jeremy, Me, and Lisa getting ready for the concert.

Coffey Anderson is an up and coming Christian artist. Our church hosted him for a concert here on the island. Dusty and I were a part of the even staff :-) It was really a lot of fun and an anointed time of worship!!

White Coat Ceremony

The whole group! About the only picture we have of daddy that night because he was the one behind the camera.


Dusty with Ivan, Neil and Daniel


Ivan and Greg, probably Dusty's closest pals here at St. Matthews


Dr. Dusty to be...Dusty receiving his honors pin!


With his White Coat!


Here is Dusty with Ivan. Ivan and Dusty have become great friends and study partners since first semester. If you remember, Ivan is the one who came all the way from Canada for our wedding last August.

Dusty and Sanders. Sanders is one of the first people Dusty got to know besides Ivan. The three of them rode to school together all of first semester. He is from Miami.
Here he is...Dusty with Dr. Sreenathan, professor of Neuroscience. Dusty said that he was the most amazing instructor!!
Dusty and I with Wes and Kacy who joined us because they wanted to be a part of this night for Dusty!



March 7th, 2008
Tonight was a memorable night for all of us, but especially for Dusty. As you see in the pictures, Dusty's class was presented with their white coats. It was a beautiful ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton, where we had a four course meal and inspiring speakers. Dusty's favorite professor, Dr. Sreenathan, was one of the speakers. These pictures are a testament to the Lord's provision and Dusty's hard work the past four semesters. Out of 120, only 19 are ranked with honors.....and I will say proudly, that our Dusty is included in that small number! Enjoy the pictures!