Preston James Beringer

Our Grandson Preston James Beringer was born on October 15, 2008 at 3:52 AM at the Brookings Hospital.


He weighed 7 lbs. 4 oz. and was 19 1/2 inches tall. He has blue eyes and blonde hair.


Here are Dustin and Christianne holding Preston. This is one of their first family pictures! We can't wait to get back and see them! We did buy a webcam and talk to Preston daily - now we are anxious to hold him.



Great Grandma JoAnne and Great Grandpa Kenny were there to hold Preston James on the day he was born. What a treat for them!


Grandma Cindy, Grandpa Jeff, and Great Grandma Donna will be there soon!

UNC at Chapel Hill

Here we are at Chapel Hill, NC. Who is that stranger sitting with us? No, not Amie - the other strange one - ok - not me - the other guy?!?! Could that be Laurie's main squeeze? You got - it is Thomas!

When you go to UNC you are going to do one of two things - football or basketball. Well - maybe Franklin Street too but that is for another time! Since it was early October we went to the UNC vs UCONN game. UCONN WAS rated in the top 25 until UNC had their way with them.

UNC took an early lead and never looked back. The stadium was awesome - the fans were awesome - and our tickets were awesome - thanks again Laurie!

4 of UNC's finest!

Don't ever let Laurie tell you she can't cook! Not once but twice she made us a terrific meal. I think this Thomas guy brings out the best in her!

And of course if you are at UNC you can't pass up a trip to the Dean Smith Center!

Thanks again Laurie and Amie - we had a great time and we will be back during basketball season.

Fire - Fire - Fire

One thing we forgot to show you was a fire that occurred just south of our apartment complex. It was a Marriott being built about 1/4 mile down the road.

Cindy heard the firetrucks and looked out the window to this huge blaze taking place. We quickly ran out to our grilling area to watch the blaze. The flames were a good 5 stories up in the air. The sky was filled with burning embers which looked like fireflies scooting across the sky towards the apartments buildings south of our complex. Of course, like lemons, when life throws you a curve - throw a fire party. The hotel was only about 2/3 of the way towards completion and no one got hurt. This fire took place in August and still they have not started rebuilding. Never heard if it was arson; careless homeless people; or anything else.

Enjoy the movie!

New York, New York - Sept. 19, 2008

Richie was spending time with his brother Mac and his family - Marya, Anna, Jordan, and Kirsten (Pookie). We drove down from Alexandria to meet up with them and spend an evening in the big Apple.

Here you see Richie with two of his favorite girls - Anna and Pookie.



Richie took us all to London Lennies for supper - if you want seafood in NYC this is the place to go! Thanks again Richie!



Back in the DC area we took a trip to the newly opened Pentagon Memorial. This is a must see! Here is the first stone for the Pentagon Memorial. Just being there brought back the tragic memories of 9-11.




If you look closely you can see some of the memorials facing towards the pentagon and some away. Those facing towards represent the people who were killed on the plane. Those facing away represent those killed in the Pentagon.



Richie and I in front of the Pentagon.




Of course we had to see the Nationals one more time. It was Ricks first time at the stadium which is really beautiful - too bad the Nationals did not play well this year. Oh well - there is always next year.




Richie at the Iwo Jima Memorial - he would have made a great Marine!




Cindy and Rick at the Potomac enjoying a great afternoon.




Richie goes to Washington - taking a gander at the Capitol Building.





Richie pondering whether he could have played at Georgetown University. He still has some eligibility left you know.


As always we had a great time! The next time we see Rick we will be staying with him in Avon in November and also seeing our good friends Todd and Connie Meyer. Of course by then we hope to be Grandparents!