October 09 Family Blog

From Leslie Bailey - Leslie and family have had a busy month. They went to the mountains over Labor Day weekend. They went to Tweetsie while they were there. The kids rode the big kid rides this time and loved them!

Noah is playing soccer again and loves it. This is a picture from his game of the season. He is number 12 on the Rams (notice the Carolina blue jerseys?)

They ended the month with a trip to Pine Know Shores for one of Leslie's co-worker's wedding. They made the most of their our weekend and went to the aquarium and Fort Macon before Emma and Noah attended their first wedding.

From Tammy Dickerson -

September was busy for the Dickerson family. They spent Labor Day weekend with Garin's family at Cherry Grove. Shortly after They had another family get together when Garin's grandmother passed away. Paulie Ruble, the last of Jacob's great grandparents, passed away on September 15th. She was 91. She had been sick for awhile, but they remember the beautiful woman with a contagious laugh and a tremendous love of her family.

Jacob turned 11 on September 15th as well. They celebrated a week later with a pizza party and sleepover. Jacob is playing soccer at the Y and his team is doing well. He love playing goalie, but plays well on offense also!

To relax at the end of this busy month, Tammy went to Wilmington for the weekend to visit with some friends from college. The four "girls" had a great time catching up, shopping and doing a lot of giggling, just like the good ole days!

Wayne Goodson has a new dog, Oscar.


David Huss - Progress reports came and both boys have done well. Parker's club soccer team is doing okay, but it wll be a difficult season inthe top division. Mason made the JV soccer team at ardrey Kell and has started every game on defense. He is playing well and hoping to maybe move up to the varsity team for playoffs. the varsity team is one of the top teams in the state.

Vonda is on the raod alot, but at least she has a a job. In October she travels to San Francisico, Seattle, San Francisco again and Louisville. Always aware of the most important things. Vonda says that it is not as hudmid on the west coast and everyday is a good hair day. Real Estate? David say s it is getting a little better. People are staring ot get back in the mood. Do you Tweet David asks? If so you can follow Parker on Tweeter at parkerhuss and David at davidhusslive.


Bernice Harris -

Bernice and Bill's house is complete and they will start moving over the weeekend. They are just moving boxes and packing more boxes. New Weekend a friend has access to a box truck and they will be moving the big stuff. If any one wants to help let Bernice know. They need packers, someone to put up stuff and some strong backs. Oh and maybe a supervisor.

Other news from Bernice -- Bill is taking some Aqua Therapy which seems to be helping with his pain. They hope!

They still have not sold their house. So they reduced the price a little hoping that will move it. Bernice asks that you keep them in your prayers.

The yard has been sown since this photo.

Roger, Kathy, Chris, Becky and Lily

Roger had a new shed built onto his barn this month...he plans to park his boat there. Kathy is keeping Lily 4 days a week. She is also active in Lincoln Theatre Guild Board of Directors along with Chris and Becky. Roger and Kathy have both joined a photography club and were surprised to see some of our photos in the paper recently.

Chris and Becky are very active in the Lincoln Theatre Guld. Becky is Presiden and Chris Vice President. Chris is directing the Dinner Theatre production. The play is Geofffrey Chaucer's Flying Circus. It will be held October 30 and 31 as well as November 1. Tickets are $45 each for your meal and a play. The play will be at the Citizens Center in Lincolnton. Email Kathy or Becky for tickets or purchase tickets online at Carolina Tix. The doors open at 7:00.

Lily is 10 month old now. She is learning more words each day. She is standing, crawling and pulling up.

Wearing Roger's hat.

Watching airplanes at the Laney Airport Fly In

September 09 Goodson Family Blog

August was a busy time for all the Goodson family. Many families were on vacation, having fun in the sun and getting ready for school to begin.

But first here are some photos from the past from Bernice.

Guess who these cute babies are? (answers at the bottom)

That's right, the baby is in the bicycle basket!

Recently I asked folks for memories of Gerald. Judy sent this one along with a photo of Gerald.
Phyllis and I share this memory about Gerald. When Wanda and Gerald were dating he talked on the telephone to her every day. Gerald always carried the telephone into the living room to talk so he would have some privacy. Little did he know, Phyllis and I heard him as we listened outside the open window. One day he caught us. Boy, was he mad. He told us we were inmature kids, along with some other choice advice about how to behave. Later in years we always laughed about it. After all, Wanda was our age!

Baby Gerald

Family News -

David Huss shares that Mason made the JV soccer team at Ardrey Kell High School and will be moving to defender this year. Vonda continues to travel quite a bit – Tampa, Atlanta, San Francisco all on the docket for this month. Parker is enjoying the new experiences of middle school. David says he is not a biker, but he did a 65 mile bike event last week. Actually rode 74 after he missed a turn. Yes, David says his butt was sore for a few days. He also met Michael Goodson. No, not uncle Mike, the Carolina Panther. David says he has a special gift for Uncle Mike when he sees him again.

Phyllis sends word that Mason has his driver permit. She took him to Lincolnton (when he was here working for Brad in June). Great experience for her. Parker spent two nights with NC and Phyllis last week. Anna and Mia are very happy with their teachers this year. Mia is "Beamer" for the elementry school. N.C.'s garden here and in the country has provided wonderful tomatoes, beans, corn, cucumbers, watermellons and cantelopes to the family and neighbors. She is sad to say they are all gone now.


The Dale and Pam Harris family have been busy with sports lately. Dylan is playing baseball on the 3Up 3Down Rebels team. He played left field in both games Saturday and had three hits and one RBI.



Megan is on the North Lincoln Varsity Cheeringleading Team. She had her first game on August 22. Megan is a flyer on the team.



Pam also sent photos of Dylan and Megan on their first day of school.


The Harris kids and Cale Watts' kids went swimming with Lily at her Aunt Linda's and Uncle Danny's right before school started. Here are some photos of the day.

Judy Chillin' and Maggie Swimmin'.

Grant taking a break and Aaron playing water basketball.

Dylan with a nice dive, and Carson having fun.

Lily and her mom swim while Dylan takes a break.

Megan keeps an eye on all the kids.

Wayne and Erika went to the Outer Banks with Ethan and Leslie's family as well as her inlaws. Here are some photos that Erika and Leslie sent.

Life is Good

Nice way to wake up in the morning

Leslie and family running from the waves

Cape Hatteras lighthouse

Erika made it to the top of the Lighthouse

Wayne is teaching Emma and Noah to fish with hooks and bait.

Ethan, Emma and Noah at the Wright Brothers Memorial

Erika and Jean (Ethan's mom) at the NC Aquarium in Manteo

Emma with Grandpa Myles (Ethan's step dad)

Erika also sent these shots from around her pool this summer.

Jacob showing his form

Jacob is almost as tall as Aunt Leslie

Judy is TRYING to relax, while Maggie & Carson are swimming

Leslie also sent in this photo of Emma's and Noah's first day of school

Bernice Harris sends these photos. She thinks they will be moving into their new home around Oct. 1st.

Bernice also took this beautiful shot of a butterfly in her yard.

Phillip and Janice Harris share that Aaron is playing fall soccer at Maiden Recreation and Grant is playing tackle football for the Balls Creek Trojans. On Saturday, October 10, the Trojans will playing at East Lincoln High School against the East Lincoln Orange team which Judd Reel is playing on. Should be a lot of fun watching them compete against each other. Phillip will be coaching Aaron in soccer and Janice is busy with her Premier Jewelry business.

Phillip and Janice also sent some photos of the boys and their trip this summer. They went went crabbing and caught some blue crabs. They also saw the tall ship festival in Charleston Harbor.

Grant in his football uniform


Grant and Aaron playing par 3 golf this summer

Catching Blue Crabs and seeing the tall ships.

Family Photo taken in Charleston Harbor


Roger and I have been enjoying his retirement. Now that school has started I am back to babysitting Lily. Come by and see us at her house some time.

Chris is teaching at North Lincoln. Becky's practice continues to grow and she is teaching at CVTC. They are so very active in the Lincoln Theatre Guild. Chris will be directing the Dinner Theatre in October. Everyone is invited to come. It is a nice night out with good food and live theatre.

Roger and I are both members of the newly formed Lincoln Photography Club. If you get an opportunity our club has a display at the Lincolnton Library. We both have photos displayed.

Carson, Maggie and Judy stopped by to say hello to Lily one day right before school started.

*****The babies at the top were Mason Huss and Wayne Goodson.

By the way, Happy Birthday on August 11th to Wayne from Judy. The photo of Wayne was made in Grandmaw and Grandpaw Keener's front yard. This house was in Boger City across the road from the old Winn Dixie.

Please send your family news and updates as well as photos anytime to kathygoodson@gmail.com or kathygoo@bellsouth.net .