Shannon Ranch

60 Years Apart

Sunday, June 16 –

Eighty-five years ago today was Granny’s birthday. Twenty-five years ago was Laredo’s birthday. They are exactly 60 years apart.

We all got together at Sunny’s today to celebrate these two birthdays, Courtney’s birthday, which is the 17th, and Father’s Day as well.

The menu included Mexican stack with all the trimmings, Sunny’s famous hot sauce, watermelon, a delicious chocolate cake by Courtney and a yummy lime cheesecake made by Andrea.

Everyone enjoyed playing with all the little ones and new baby, Magnus.

Here’s a little sample of the fun:

This morning at the Sunset Church of Christ, graduates of the 2019 class of the Sunset International Bible Institute were presented with their hard-earned diplomas. Laredo had actually finished his classes last December, but returned to officially get his diploma with his class. He’s been preaching at Slaton, Texas at the Hearts Together church of Christ for a year or so.

Following is a short video of the highlights of Laredo’s

graduation.

Callahan checking out the program, scanning for names he might recognize..

Everyone is so proud of Laredo and Andrea.

They had a hard two years with lots of studying but stayed with it to the end.

The Kerux award is so named because Kerux is the Greek word used in the New Testament for a herald or messenger of the Gospel. It is called the Ed Wharton Kerux Award because of Ed’s Bible knowledge and ability to clearly deliver the gospel message. The plaque is awarded every year to the student selected by the faculty as being an exemplary speaker. Laredo is pictured on the left with Ed Wharton and on the right with Andrea’s uncle Brad Buxton of Oklahoma City.

Former Sunset graduate and grandfather of Andrea, Mike Crowley congratulates Laredo.(also the preacher at the Matador church of Christ where the Shannon’s attend)

Granny with Laredo.

Afterwards we celebrated at Fuddrucker’s restaurant. I was so busy eating that I forgot to take pictures, except for a couple of Magnus enjoying time with Andrea’s mom, Rut.

Graduation Banquet

Friday, May 17 –

We traveled to Lubbock to attend a banquet in honor of the graduates of the Sunset International Bible Institute. It was held in the life building at the Sunset Church of Christ in Lubbock.

During a humorous presentation during the program, part of one of the jokes was about Laredo.

Receiving their SIBI lapel pins

Thanksgiving Feast 2018

Thursday, November 22 –

A great time was had by those who could gather at Sunny’s for a feast and family time. I got some nice shots of the fun.

Andrea & Laredo with Callahan

I did say feast, right?

We had a great day in Lubbock at the Tidwell’s. We had way too much food though as usual. I took a few group family pictures while I had everyone together and dressed nicely.

Supper in Lubbock

Tuesday, February 13 –

Sunny and Jim hosted a special supper in Lubbock in honor of the Goodwin visit. Their new house is the perfect place to host a large group. The meal was yummy hamburgers with all the fixin’s.

Christmas at Granny’s

Monday, December 26 –

Everybody met at Granny’s in Lubbock for an evening gathering. I guess we hadn’t consumed enough snacks, food and dessert over the holidays already…

Sunny brought sugar cookies for the kids to decorate.

As usual, the babies are a big hit. Kade and Bella stole the show.

Macy, Carolina, Hannah and Carly…everyone is growing up fast.

James and Nathan got to spend some quality time together.

Laredo gets in some “daddy” practice with niece, Bella.

Lora and Aaric are looking good.

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Supper in Lubbock

Friday, November 25 –

We traveled to Lubbock again for a very special party with my uncle Harold from North Carolina, my cousin Sheila and her son, Joshua, who is now stationed in Texas. Cousin, Kristin hosted and really spoiled us all. Lots of family was there and it was a good time. We kind of did a potluck thing and the kids played a game called “heads up”.

Big Thanksgiving Get-Together

Thursday, November 24 –

There was a pretty large group this year at our annual get together in Wilson. The weather was perfect and the food was amazing. Everything was so delicious. Several new dishes made appearances this year.

As well as a new person or two in the family…

The Force Awakens

Thursday, December 17 –

We were so excited to be among the first group in Lubbock to see the new Star Wars movie. It was amazing. We had a great day in Lubbock shopping and eating out, too.

Waiting to get in the theater

Bored now…

Ready for the show to start.

At the Imax 3D, the characters really jump out at you.

Thanksgiving Lunch

Thursday, November 26 –

We had a very fun group assembled at the Pringle’s in Wilson today. Sunny invited a family from Germany that is in Texas attending the Sunset International Bible Institute in Lubbock. Melissa brought a friend of hers who was visiting, and we got to know Kevin’s brother and his family who have moved to Idalou from Montana.

the desserts

turkey, ham and ALL the trimmings

…like I was saying

Misty and Kevin, the hosts

just in case you need a snack

getting ready to eat

Aspen’s new tunic

The Shannon table

the kids having fun in the playroom

the playroom kitchen

Jake Shannon Wedding

Saturday, September 12 –

We traveled to northern Lubbock county to attend the wedding of Jake Shannon, Nathan’s little brother. It was a nice evening and it was a treat to see family and friends we hadn’t seen in a while. Everything was very beautiful.