The Davis and Troy families got together for a delicious Thanksgiving dinner. Uncle Pat did the cooking and made lots of our favorite stuffing. We had a great time with lots of laughs and teasing. There is nothing better than family time at Thanksgiving.

In August 2009, Toni Jones took Ty to the Corning Glass museum. In addition to the tour, Ty spent quite a bit of time learning how to work with glass in a hands-on way. He designed a drinking glass, and used a blowpipe to make a beautiful ornament. He had a terrific time.

Thank you Toni for the wonderful experience.

This is the first full-family picture we've had in several years. We were all together for Gregory's high school graduation party - - and it was pouring rain. So we are soggy, but very happy to all be together. We had a great time.

New affirmation statement - 6/29/09

• I will be working at MetLife until my normal retirement date in 2021 (12 more years).
• I am a leader for my unit, my organization, and my division. I make a difference every day.
• I am a strong force for change, and have a very positive attitude.