Mrs. Robert "Susan" Pendleton, formerly of Hoover, announces the engagement of her daughter, Ashley Elizabeth Pendleton, to Michael Cole Shannon, son of Ms. Winn Shannon of Mountain Brook and Mr. Michael Shannon of Mountain Brook. Miss Pendleton is the daughter of the late Mr. Robert Pendleton. The bride‐elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Ernest L. "Mary Lou" Bell and the late … [Read more...]
Giddens-Hoskins
Mr. and Mrs. George Rod Giddens of Sylacauga announce the engagement of their daughter, Juliana Young, to Charles Rayburn Hoskins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Brian Eugene Hoskins of Mountain Brook. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Roy Giddens of Talladega as well as the late Mr. and Mrs. Etheridge Paul Mitchell of Sylacauga. Miss Giddens is a … [Read more...]
The Bluebird of Happiness
It’s that time again, the time when I keep my binoculars on the kitchen table. Don’t worry, I’m not keeping tabs on my existing neighbors. I’m trying to attract some new ones. I’m on the lookout for bluebirds. It’s been a big year for other birds at my house. Along with the usual chickadees and cardinals, there have been robins and Alabama orioles wandering around the yard. A … [Read more...]
Relationship Driven: Church of the Highlands Focuses on Relationships as New Campus Opens
By Sarah Kuper The name almost says it all. Pastor Chris Hodges hopes Church of the Highlands attendees will understand that God has a higher plan for their lives. "We want to make a person's spiritual journey both clear and fulfilling. God has more for us." Even if someone has never set foot in one of Church of the Highlands' services, chances are they know somebody who … [Read more...]
Miracle Baby: Mountain Brook Boy Pushes the Boundaries of Kidney Disease
By Emily Williams When Kitty and Adam Greenhalgh found out that their family of three would get an addition, the thought never crossed their minds that he would be their “miracle baby.” Just as her experience had been with Wade, her first son, all seemed well with Walker for the first 22 weeks of Kitty’s pregnancy. There was a small concern about his kidneys, but the doctor … [Read more...]