Happenings With The Neals

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Kentucky Trip

Timmy had so much fun surprising his Popsie for his birthday. He luvs every moment he gets to spend with his grandparents, aunt and uncle's. Here are some pics:

Strike a pose!

Thanks for the guitar Uncle Jeff!

Thanks for the K'Nex Nan and Popsie!

Atlantic Beach Trip

Timmy got to spend a few days at the beach with his cousins and had a blast. Here are a few pics:

NC Aquarium

While at the beach we all went to the aquarium. The kids had so much fun there.

Saturday, July 27, 2013

We have made the decision to homeschool starting this school year. I recently received Timmy's school curriculum from Sonlight. I'm really excited to be getting started on August 19th and I have gotten all organized. Here's a picture of the organized bookshelf:

I think Timmy is as excited as I am:-). We have also transformed the dining room into a partial school room as well. It's gonna be an exciting year of learning. I'm looking forward to being a part of Timmy's learning experience and watching as he learns to read and process things. I've always enjoyed watching as he has learned things and now with us starting down this wonderful world of homeschooling that doesn't have to stop:-). So thankful for homeschooling friends who have been doing this for years that I can bend their ears when I have questions. What a blessing that we are all going down this road together.

Climbing Monkey

My little man climbing the door posts:-). And no Scot and I did not teach him how to do this. He figured it out all on his own...lol.

Tim's 2025 Accomplishments!

Tim had a huge year in 2025, moving through three weight classes. He began in the 61 kg division and finished in the 71 kg division, with the June weight category update shifting the weight classes. Despite all the transitions, Tim made tremendous progress. He earned 4 Gold Medals, 4 Silver Medals (6 Silver finishes) & 3 Bronze Medals (4 Bronze finishes) - which were his 1st USA National Level Medals. To top all that off he is the record holder for the snatch & total in the Youth 71kg division for WSO Carolinas. A standout year filled with growth, experience, and momentum for Tim.

Heaven Gained a Hero Aug. 16, 1935 to May 16, 2024 - 88 years old

It's hard to forget someone who gave us so much to remember. Pop (Franklin Eugene Neal) was born in Ashland, KY. He graduated Thomas R. Brown High School and was a proud Army National Guard Veteran. He loved cars and working on them. He loved racing them with his boys, Jeff and Scot. He could fix just about anything. If he didn't have a tool for something then he'd make it. He valued family above everything. He loved traveling and going to amusement parks with his kids and grandkids, especially Disney World. He will forever be missed and forever be in our hearts! (this is not his official Obit)

Doris Jean Stergeon "Nan" Neal

Doris Jean Stergeon Neal, 88, of Ashland, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025 surrounded by family. Born June 13, 1937, to James B. and Opal McDowell Stergeon, Doris was a 1955 graduate of Thomas R. Brown High School, where she met the love of her life, Franklin Neal, who preceded her in death in 2024. Married for over 70 years, Doris and Frank built a life centered on love and family, raising their three children: Elaine, Jeffrey, and Scot. A devoted member of Faith Christian Assembly, Doris cherished homemaking, gardening, floral arranging, crocheting, and reading. Above all, she was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother—always her family’s biggest cheerleader. She is survived by her 3 children, her 5 grandchildren, and her 5 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her 2 brothers, along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family.