Who We Are

(Click on underlined words for full sized pictures!)

...It is with great pleasure that I introduce you to my family! As usual though I am guilty of the sin of omission. It seems that I have skipped several relevant chapters of this riveting story. So, now I must atone. I must begin at the beginning, but where is the beginning? This is the question that plagues me! Aha, but alas my muse has come and rescued me from this literary dilemma! I will begin with my humble college days!

... And now, the first glimpse of the author. This is me on the right. In the background is my arch nemesis, The Virginia Military Institute and to my left is my partner in crime, Scott Coleman. We spent four years at the "institute" paying our dues and eventually earning our degrees in biology. Life there was tough, but never what you could call uneventful! In retrospect, there are countless fond memories. Cadet life was trying! It tested our pride and physical stamina, but more importantly it developed our sense of honor! Here we were stripped of our identity and built back up as "men" disciplined and strong. May we never forget our heritage, the ideals that we learned here or the friendships that were forged!

Next Stop, United States Army! My friend Brian (on my left in the picture) came to my graduation from Basic Training at Ft. Jackson, South Carolina. Here we are making a "jail break" and getting ready to head into town. Shortly afterwards, I was assigned to my permanent duty station at the Institute of Surgical Research located at Ft. Sam Houston, Texas. Here I met many friends, who would change my life (Vinny and the rest of the MTR-OR crew you know I'm talking about you guys!), got several years experience in the biomedical research field and most importantly met Gwen and Stephanie, who would change my life forever!

Yep, This is Gwen (left) and Stephanie (right)! These two made me happy and complete! It seems that these two were able to teach me lessons that neither the Army nor The Virginia Military Institute could. In particular, they taught me about happiness and love. From here things really started to move quickly. We all realized how much that we meant to each other and soon we were wed, becoming one big happy family!

The wedding was beautiful! With God, our friends and our family in attendance the day was complete! Our happiness was begun and this story draws to a close. A fitting ending to what sometimes feels as if it were a fairy tale...

 

 

 

However, I cannot end this story with a clear conscience without mentioning my best friend, Freddy (to my left), who rightfully took his place as my best man! He is a true friend! Freddy, we can never thank you enough for the huge part that you played in our wedding!

 Back to top

Photo Album

Family Pictures

(Click on underlined text to see full sized pictures)

In Loving memory of my father, William Lawrence Hatcher! Dad, you taught me a lot in the short time we had together. I hope that you are looking down and smiling at the man that I have become!

 

 

Mom thanks for all of your love and support over the years! No one will ever be able to say you weren't always there for me!

 

Thanks for keeping me on track and climbing to meet my goals!

 

 

To my new family (Mr. And Mrs. Wade to our right in the picture), Mom and Dad, thank you for you blessings and your love. Will (not pictured), the same goes for you! We miss you guys now that we are in Virginia!

 

 

... And now that we are finished with the dedications, let's look at a few more pictures!

Here's on of the "Stephinator" at one of her favorite places, the San Antonio Zoo. (She is almost 3 in this picture)

 

 

All ready for Easter?

 

 

 

Here's another place that Stephi highly recommends, it's the Discovery Zone! (Shortly after her 3^rd birthday)

 

 

 

On a hot summer day, Canyon Lake just seems like the logical place to relax and cool off a bit!

 

 

What? Another trip to the San Antonio Zoo? I told you that Stephanie loved this place! (Shortly after her 4^th birthday)

 

 

 

"A family that plays together, stays together." Jungle Jim's Playland also gets a great big two thumbs up from the "Stephinator"!

 

 

Hang on "Grandma GG"! Just a couple more pictures left!

Here's one last look at Stephanie on her 5^th birthday!

 

 

Well, that's all folks! Mr. Wade says, "We're gonna head out now." So, we hope that you've enjoyed your visit and y'all come back now, ya hear?

 

 

 

 

Back to top

 

 

Travels With CGS

Disney

Pacific Products (electronic greeting cards)

The Big Rock Station

Virginia Military Institute

Yahoo!

 

Back to top

Comments or questions?

hatchcgs@bealenet.com