Jan 01
2011 Patricia and children support James in his New Year's Day marathon run, and some take silly photos wearing duck hats and duck toys; that night, staying awake, we drive around and admire those houses with spectacular lights
Jan 02
2003 It's a trip to The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
2006 Nicole saw Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire movie, again (Nicole's ticket bag)
Jan 04
2011 Nicole is home from college taking beautiful headshots at a friend's house
Jan 05
2010 Nicole is home from college sporting a new hair color and cut
2012 The family takes Nicole to the airport, off to London for her Study Abroad
2013 My boys, Andrew and James, attend Jean's (James' mother) funeral, Arizona
Jan 06
1993 Nicole and Andrew buckle up for a ride in the Easy Strider 
Jan 08
2010 Nicole is reminiscing in her letter jacket and in the future James and Patricia ponder the background scene
2014 Sending Andrew off back to college after the holiday break
Jan 10
2010 At the airport, sending Nicole back to college this day
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Jan 12
2010 It’s a band competition, Patricia attends, Andrew plays percussion
Jan 13
2009 Nicole saw Spring Awakening with friends at the Hobby Center-Sarofim Hall, Houston, TX (Nicole's ticket bag)
Jan 20 
2011 Patricia buys a Cindy Crawford chaise today and many will enjoy especially dear cat
Feb 03
2007 Andrew wins 1st place, 1-mile Kid's Race, 11-14, YMCA Bridge Fest
Feb 04
2012 Nicole is in London for Study Abroad
Feb 09
2007 Andrew plays snare drum with his band at the Harlem Globetrotters event, Houston, TX
2007 Nicole saw Sarah Chang, violinist, at Jones Hall, Houston, TX (Nicole's ticket bag)
It's a mystery, Patricia thought she saw Sarah Chang, too, but she definitely took photos at the Globetrotters event
Feb 13
2007 Kingwood Orchestra presents Celebrate the Arts, Nicole plays violin in the Chamber II Orchestra
2008 Nicole plays violin in the Chamber I String Orchestra 
Feb 14
2006 Kingwood Orchestra Boosters presents The Music of the Night, Nicole plays violin
Feb 15
2003 Jeffrey the hamster is scurrying around the kitchen counters
Feb 18
2005 Kingwood Orchestra Programs North Zone Concert, Nicole plays violin in the Advanced Orchestra, Creekwood Middle School
Feb 27
2004 Kingwood Orchestra Program North Zone Concert presents Music from Around the World, Nicole plays violin in the Advanced Orchestra, Creekwood Middle School
Feb 28
2003 Kingwood Orchestras North Zone Concert presents Nuits de Paris, Nicole plays violin in the first chair for Creekwood Middle School
Mar 10
2003 A trip to the State Capitol and Patricia will play in the rotunda with her handbell group, afterwards, the family attended Spirit-Star of Destiny at The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, Austin, TX (Nicole's ticket bag)
Mar 12
2003 Spring vacation at Pedernales Falls, TX
Mar 14
2005 Nicole saved a ticket to the Big Room, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico (Nicole's ticket bag)
Mar 16
1992 It's Nicole's first haircut!
Mar 17
2013 Patricia and Nicole support James at his Seabrook marathon
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Mar 22
2007 Nicole accepts her Certificate of Membership in the KHS National Honor Society - Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character
Mar 23
2013 It's the Cheesecake Factory with Nicole!
Mar 24
2005 Nicole's orchestra concert
2007 With good friends, Pollyanna and Lilliebeth, Nicole gets into costume for her role in "Alice in Wonderland" with Kingwood Dance Theatre
Mar 28
2011 Andrew accepts his Certificate of Membership in the KHS National Honor Society - Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character
Apr 05
2007 "Wicked" presented by Broadway Across America was spectacular, Patricia and Nicole attend at Houston's Hobby Center
Apr 07
2012 Andrew is confirmed in the Catholic Church in Austin, Patricia attends and takes photos
Apr 12
2009 Andrew donates his percussion skills today playing the timpani at the Catholic Church 
Apr 20
2012 James, Patricia, and Nicole are at the Duomo di Milano, a most beautiful and extravagant Gothic cathedral, Milan, Italy - Mariae Nascenti translates as Nativity of Mary
Apr 21 
2009 It's an exciting and very professionally staged "Eyes on the Goal" finale to the Tommy Tune awards, Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, Nicole (as Wendy/Peter Pan) performs with the large group
Apr 23
2007 Patricia's Mom visits Kingwood and especially enjoys our kitty
2010 Patricia is in Los Angeles with Nicole savoring USC cafeteria food
2012 Patricia worked hard and obtained the tickets for James and Nicole's admittance to the Harry Potter Studio Tour, London
Apr 24
2009 A photo of the Kingwood High School National Merit Finalists (including Nicole) was taken today that will appear in the Houston Chronicle
2010 Patricia is with Nicole at USC and we love our practical over our glasses sunglasses
Apr 27
2007 The most beautiful photos of Dear Cat were taken today by Patricia

May 07
2006 Patricia is growing gardenias and hibiscus and captures some photos of them blooming beautifully
May 09
2011 Andrew accepts his Merit Award and certificate for his Calculator Applications Team - 1st Place, KHS Awards Ceremony
May 10
2014 Patricia's Mother's Day magnolia implores, "can you make me thrive?"
May 11
2008 It's Mother's Day with Nicole and Andrew (and James) at Carrabba's, memorable
May 12
2005 At the Creekwood Middle School awards ceremony, Nicole is honored in the group of all A's students and Andrew proudly accepts his Perfect Attendance certificate
May 17
2013 Nicole graduates the University of Southern California (USC) with a B.A. and minor - James, Patricia, and Andrew are very proud of her - 
Wanting to attend, also, are members of the Surratt family from Arizona who are present
May 22
2015 Andrew graduates the University of Texas, Austin (UT) with a B.S. - James, Patricia, and Nicole are very proud of him - 
Wanting to attend, also, are members of the Surratt family from Arizona who are present
May 27
2004 Nicole and the Halling sisters are all smiles today on ballet recital day
2005 Placements are posted for the next school year and Nicole makes KHS-9 Orchestra
Jun 10
2004 Jerry (James' father), James, and Andrew pose in front of Mission: Space, Future World, Disney World - 
We are all staying at the timeshare of the Surratt grandparents, generously provided for us 
Jun 17
2007 Nicole is at the James Joyce memorial statue, St Stephen's Green park Dublin, Ireland with her High School group
Jun 23
2006 Andrew participates in Band Camp at Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX
2008 Nicole and friends take fun glamour photos
Jul 04
2010 Nicole takes some great fireworks photos, downtown Houston, with friends
Jul 08 
Of course, it's James' Birthday
2005 Everyone is enjoying James' Birthday lunch at The Cheesecake Factory in The Woodlands with Patricia's parents, too! 
Jul 12
2008 Nicole is happy with friends at her Harry Potter convention in Dallas, "I solemnly swear that I am up to no good" 
Jul 15
2007 James poses for a photo with some of his relatives in Huntsville, AL, then the Family, including Dear Cat!, travels on to Tennessee for some sightseeing
Jul 22
2008 The Family is hiking the Wind Cave Trail, Mesa, AZ 
Jul 23
2009 The Family is in California with Greg (Patricia's brother) and his family
Jul 27
2012 James receives a Movado watch and his 30 year ExxonMobil pin at a celebration lunch, Churrascos - Patricia and Andrew attend
Aug 09
2003 We are at Cedar Breaks National Monument, UT, awesome
2014 James and Patricia are in New York City anticipating Nicole's arrival tomorrow - Patricia sends a photo to Nicole of Michael Crawford "behind her" at Sardi's
Aug 12
2014 James, Patricia, and Nicole have been busy, busy, in NYC, but sadly it's time to leave - Nicole has one last chance to get a Cronut at Dominique Ansel's Bakery, and she does
Aug 13
2003 The family is at the Grand Canyon, AZ just for a short stop
Aug 21
2009 Nicole and Patricia shop and devour a sweet treat at Ralphs downtown, Los Angeles
2012 Andrew does some homework in Patricia's classroom and then he will observe and help Patricia teach her night class
Sep 05 
Of course, it's Patricia's Birthday
Sep 13
1992 Patricia's mother arrives in Houston awaiting the arrival of Andrew
Sep 18 
Of course, it's Andrew's Birthday
Sep 20 
Of course, it's Nicole's Birthday
Oct 05
2000 Nicole enjoys cuddling with Blossom bunny
Oct 15
2010 Patricia attends the USC Inauguration of C. L. Max Nikias
Oct 21
2000 Blossom bunny takes the most beautiful picture today
Oct 23
2009 Nicole takes James and Patricia to the Jimmy Kimmel show, Los Angeles
Oct 31
2003 Nicole is a black witch and Andrew is a ninja for Halloween
Nov 10
2009 Nicole has a hair styling adventure at the Vidal Sassoon Academy
Nov 16
2008 Madonna, the "Sticky & Sweet Tour," at Minute Maid Park, Houston, seriously Andrew agrees to go with Patricia
Nov 19
2000 Many family members gather in Arizona for Jerry and Jean's (James' parents) 50th Anniversary renewal of vows - Patricia plays Wagner's "Wedding March" on the piano, also, Patricia and Nicole ring handbells
Dec 03
2010 It's a party! with a Filipino theme - James, Patricia, and Andrew enjoy and win prizes
Dec 04
2009 Snow!
Dec 09
2003 Andrew the Elf and friend having fun at their Christmas school performance
Dec 10
2008 Snow!
Dec 12
2007 Andrew shows off his braces
Dec 13
1991 Patricia enjoys working with her father, Fred, on a Christmas bear yard decoration
Dec 18
2005 The Family boards the "Rhapsody of the Seas" embarking on a western Caribbean cruise
2009 Nicole is home from college with a new haircut
Dec 19
2005 Nicole wins money on the western Caribbean cruise and later this day the Family dresses up for dinner and a photo
2009 It's a "Skate" event, everyone attends, Andrew performs with his band Nitch
Dec 21
2005 The Family climbs Chichen Itza, Mexico
Dec 24
2010 The Family takes fun photos by the tree... heading out to Christmas Eve service
Dec 26
1986 The Surratt birds tweet happily today at James and Patricia's wedding
Dec 31
1999 It's recorded, Nicole and Andrew ring in the New Year 2000

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