Neeley Family Blog

Brad made a promise a couple years back to his best friend's wife.  She had asked if we could make it out for Tommy's 40th birthday.  They live in Indiana.  Brad had not seen Tommy since he and his wife got married in 2010.    We coordinated with his wife, Jessica.  She knew the details of us coming in and was planning a large surprise party for Tommy too.    We flew into Indianapolis, rented a car and drove 1 1/2 hours to their house.  We got there and had to wait about an hour for Tommy to get home from work. We started working on our plan of surprise.    Here's how it went down.  Brad sat on the couch and used a coin collection holder to hide his face.  Tommy came in from the back door.  I waited outside to video the whole reaction...       The boys did several rides on the 4-wheelers (quads as Tommy would say).  Tommy was showing me some ammo he keeps stock pil...

Long ago, when we found out Dave Matthews Band was coming to Bend, Oregon, we bought tickets. We made plans with my parents to rent a house in Eagle Crest and stay for 5 nights so we could go see the show. The time could not come fast enough, we were so excited about the show!!! Our digs for the few days. :) I'll get your picture while your bike riding! Our friends on the golf course and near the house. Some very happy boys who got to ride along for a few holes in the cart! My little crew.  We played a couple rounds at the mini golf course.  So fun! Selfie! Not sure this is allowed but croquet on the tee box as the sun was going down.  We were going to run for the house if any of the grounds crew came around. ;) Some more friends came to visit while we were playing croquet. A little rocket action one afternoon! We almost lost one.  I lost it as it was coming down.  A grounds guy on his tractor saw me looking and said he ...