Egads, I didn’t realize I’d have to continually duck from my nine-year-old grandson, Nicky. His hands are cutting through the air at rapid speed. Chop. Chop. Moving through his house, he’s twisting and twirling. Swooshing through the air and he’s uttering guttural sounds. He’s a live action hero.

Mr. and Mrs. James Morton of Marshville announce the engagement of their daughter, Kayla Cherie Morton to Kyle Anthony Taylor.

Mr. and Mrs. James Watt Little of Monroe celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 15, 2012 with a reception at Crooked Creek Primitive Baptist Church in Monroe. It was hosted by family and friends.

Mr. and Mrs. Tucker Shepperd of Cary announce the birth of their daughter, Cecelia Ann, on Dec. 16, 2012 at WakeMed Hospital in Cary.

Liam Campbell Drye was 2 years old on Jan. 14, 2013.

Levi Brooks Rushing was 2 years old on January 18, 2013.