Happenings With The Neals

Friday, November 8, 2013

Homeschooling in His New Favorite Costume

Timmy did homeschooling the other day in his new favorite costume:

Slime

Timmy got to make slime at Trunk or Treat at Church on halloween. He has had so much fun playing with the slime:

Halloween Cookie decorating

Here are some pictures of some cookies we made on Halloween:

Halloween $ from Nan and Popsie

This is what Timmy chose to buy at the Teach Me store with his Halloween $ that his Nan and Popsie sent him:

Thinking Putty!

Power Ranger

This is what Timmy chose to be for the Trunk or Treat at Church on Halloween:

Saturday, October 19, 2013

TaeKwonDo High White Belt Test Today

Timmy had his first belt test today and did so good. I've posted some videos but thought I'd post some pictures for you as well. Enjoy!

I think we are gonna end up with a collection of these each time he tests...lol.

TaeKwonDo High White Belt Test 4

Timmy receiving his High White Belt and Certificate:-)!

TaeKwonDo High White Belt Test 3

Timmy breaking his first board:-)!

TaeKwonDo High White Belt Test 2

Timmy doing his blocking techniques.

TaeKwonDo High White Belt Test 1

Timmy tested for his High White Belt today and did so good. We are so proud of our little man. It was so much fun watching him earn his belt. The is the first of several videos. Enjoy!

Friday, October 11, 2013

Tae Kwon Do Kicking Combination for No Belts

This is a short video but Timmy will be having to do this at his testing on the 19th for his white belt along with his Poomsae. He's so excited.

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Timmy received 2nd place which is a Superior Performance at his Poomsae Tournament. He was up against two white belts and he is a no belt so it was pretty significant that he received 2nd place. We are so proud of our boy. Here are some pictures from the event, trophy ceremony, and at home afterwards.

Monday, September 9, 2013

Lighthouse Homeschool Group Field Trip at the Children's Museum

The Children's Museum was next door to the Lego Art exhibit so we went there as well while we were there and here are some pictures from our venture there:

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.