Our Family!

Patrick's immediate family lives close by. His mother Joyce lives about 5 minutes away and we usually see her quite often! His sister Kate and her husband Jamie and our niece and nephew live about 40 minutes away. We usually get together for some vacations, all the holidays, and family birthdays and celebrations. This often includes Jamie's family as well! The rest of Patrick's family lives in New York and Michigan. We usually visit them for weddings, graduations, vacations, etc. 

Crystal's family is spread out. Her mother Shelia lives in Phoenix with her brother Michael. Her other brother Anthony is married to Jenna and they live in California. Her mother is originally from the mountains of Tennessee while her father's side is from North Carolina in various places. Her mother usually comes to visit about once a year for about 2 weeks at a time and we usually go to Phoenix every few years. She also has a teen niece Kayla who lives about 45 minutes away.

Because of the great distance, most of our time is spent with Patrick's immediate family and our close group of friends. 

Crystal and her mom Shelia.

Patrick's brother-in-law Jamie, our nephew Zach, and sister Kate.

Our family likes to dance especially at our annual Christmas Eve Bash!

Crystal's mom and Crystal.

Crystal's mom, brother Anthony, and Crystal.

Patrick and his mom Joyce.

Crystal's brother Anthony and mom at her college graduation.

Patrick's family at Crystal's graduation.

Patrick, Crystal, and Joyce at our annual 4th of July bash!

Joyce and Jamie's parents Joan and Jim.

Thanksgiving!

Kate and Jamie at Christmas!

Jenna and Anthony - Just Married!

Friends and family at our wedding shower.

Baking cupcakes with Crystal's niece Kayla.

Patrick and Zach in New York.

Crystal and our niece Amber in New York.

Patrick's family at Easter!

Looking for "Cape May Diamonds!"

Parasailing with Patrick's mom.

Kate and Jamie in New York.

Kate, Jamie, Zach, and Amber in New York.

The family at Niagra Falls!

Patrick's mom LOVES to play games, her favorite is skee-ball.

Patrick cracking jokes!

Playing Kinect with the family!

Patrick's sister Kate and Crystal at super bowl.

The guys at super bowl!

Girls day out! Taking the nieces shopping!

Jamie's family.

Hanging out with friends and family!

4th of July deliciousness!

Having fun in Beaufort to see the boat Christmas lights!

Patrick's mom and Patrick in Hawaii.

Patrick's mom and Crystal at the Bulls baseball game!

Family zoo day!

Hanna and I at Keith Urban Concert

Crystal's Artwork

At the Golden Retriever Rescue Swim

Apollo on top of Patrick. He loves to snuggle!

Family dinner at Angus Barn

Spring Dinner with Family

Fall walk with the dogs on the trails nearby

1st day of school!

Annual Christmas picture of the dogs

Keith Urban concert with Hanna

Enjoying flowers and art in Vegas.

At the Hershey store in Vegas

Having a ball at the Blue Man Group in Vegas

After getting soaked on the 4th! Summer rain!

Apollo and Zeus enjoy being outside and enjoying the swim!

Out and about with Joyce and Hanna for Chinese Lantern Festival

Christmas time!

Having fun with art and nature in Asheville

Patrick and Crystal gliding at the fair!

Family dinner at Angus Barn

Work Christmas Party

Yearly visit to the Duke Gardens to see the tulips in bloom!