Father's Day

Portia, Dad and Tandi

Johnny and, his dad, John

Steve and Stacy

We all met in Cookville to eat at The Mandarin Palace for a late lunch.  It was nice to honor all the Dad's on their special day.   

Poppie's Day

Poppie was thrilled to have Madi girl here on Poppie's Day!  She made the day even more special! 

Madi came to us with a "boo boo" on her knee.  Evidently it had just happened and was very sore.  If she didn't have a band aid on it or if she thought about it, she was not able to walk.  She would limp and it was hilarious to watch her.   But, she had Poppie to carry her anywhere she wanted to go!   

Graduation Day!

Stacy & Tandi

Love the sign, Tandi!

After graduation we went to Johnny's favorite restaurant, Central BBQ. 

We enjoyed that good Memphis BBQ for the last time!

Johnny's Hooding Ceremony

We traveled to Memphis to celebrate Johnny's accomplishments at UT.  He received his "hood" at a special ceremony and two (2) awards!  We are so proud of you, Dr. Shanks!

IT's a BOY!

A photo before the reveal...

The suspense is about to kill us....

BLUE...for a BOY!

Johnny & Portia are having a son...

a gown to bring him home from the hospital

What fun!  Tandi's reveal party was so much fun!  Everyone enjoyed every minute of it.  The games, the gifts, the homemade chicken noodle soup and especially the cake! 

Thank you, Tandi, for a day that will always be special to all of us!

Madi comes to visit...

Johnny & Portia's REVEAL Party

Portia playing "pin the sperm on the egg"

Alphabet Set from Robin

Portia's baby blanket...hope we can use it!

"S" is for silverware set...thank you, Marley!

Tandi hosted a "Reveal Party" for Johnny and Portia.  The ladies arrived at 4:00 to play games and open gifts before the men arrived.  We played "pin the sperm on the egg", baby Shanks bingo, and we guessed everyone's baby picture.  Everyone received a letter in their invitation and brought a gift that began with that letter.  The letters spelled Precious Baby Shanks.  A prize was given for the most creative gift and Karen Shanks won!   Baby Shanks received a lot of nice gifts and we had a blast!