Birthday Fun, Part II

Present time with Gramms and Papa

Mater and Lightnin Pillow Pets

Coley got in on the fun too

Checking out the new toys

It looks like a toy store exploded in the living room =)

Daddy--still a kid at heart

Oh yeah, Daddy got a new toy too. Most Mothers-In-Law only want to shoot their Son-In-Law. His actually bought him a gun. He is over the moon excited!!

Birthday Fun, Part I

In his PJ's on the way to TN. We left EARLY in the morning.

Getting ready for party #1

Checking out the new toys

Jonathan and Jonathan (Cole)

Getting ready to whack the pinata

Waiting for a turn

Papaw and Coley Bug

A birthday ride

October Review

I know October isn't completely over yet, but it feels like it should be. This month has worn me out! And honestly, I am ready for it to be over with. I have some birthday pictures to post later (when I have time to download them), but for now here is a recap of our busy month.

-Prepare for trip to TN
-10 day trip to TN (4 days driving)
-2 Birthdays
-2 Birthday parties
-Missions conference
-Base Exercise (12 hour shifts, no off days)
-Stomach bug x 4
-Cold/cough/fever/congestion/headache x 5
-Minor surgery

Yeah, that about sums it up. Except for the usual...cooking, cleaning, homeschooling, church, family time, etc. Those were in there too. =)

I am also soooo looking forward to my neighbors removing their less-than-innocent Hallowevil decorations.

Hurry, November.

I'm A Little Behind

I have been meaning to post these pictures since Monday, but I have been a little lazy in my blogging responsibilities. (ha!)

Last weekend we met my Dad in Paducah for a quick visit. Paducah is pretty close to the half way point between here and TN, and it is a really nice area that we are pretty familiar with, so it makes a nice place for a weekend visit every once in a while.



Paducah has a really nice park and riverwalk area. That is where we spent most of our time, with a little shopping thrown in as well. It was too hot to be outside all day!

Nana and the boys feeding the ducks


The Boys throwing rocks in the water

4 of my favorite guys

When Papaw and Nana are around Mommy doesn't get to do anything, including push the stroller

Tyler, our budding photographer, wanted to take pictures. I think he did a pretty good job!

Tyler's "Best Buddy". (I'm pretty fond of him too)

My sleepy little man

Checking out the view...We had a really nice one. =)


Tyler was rubbing Jack's feet after a long day. We thought it was sweet. =)

Papaw and his men at the park.

I'm so glad we were able to meet my dad. I know my kids, Tyler especially, are crazy about him. I want to encourage that as much as possible. While we certainly can't have weekends like this every month, it is nice to be able to see our family every once in a while without either of us having to drive the entire way.

I am hoping to one day live closer to our families so that our kids can spend more time with their relatives. Keith and I both come from close families, and even though we are a military family, we still want our kids to experience as much of that as possible. Lord willing, one day we will be able to make that happen. For now we are just thankful for the times that we do have together.

Rocky Top, You'll Always Be Home Sweet Home To Me

The boys and I are planning a trip to Tennessee soon to see my family. I know many people have never been to Tennessee and often have misconceptions about what it is like. Today I wanted to share some of my favorite things about "home".

The Tennessee River
Sweet Tea

The Smoky Mountains

Barns painted with "See Rock City" everywhere

Driving through beautiful Nashville

Mayfield's dairy products-The Best Ever!

Little Debbie (made just 5 miles from my mom's house)

Krystal's

My hometown

Cade's Cove

If you ever get the change to go to TN, you definitely should. It is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen.

10 State Tour

I've been a little absent from blogging lately, but with good reason. We have been gone. My husband had to go to Louisiana for a few days for work, so the boys and I tagged along too. After that we went to Tennessee for Thanksgiving.

Our little adventure took us through 10 states (Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Illinois). We traveled over 2000 miles, and now we are home trying to recouperate.

I'll be posting more soon. Hope you all have a great week! =)

In Memory

Maxine Bolden

May 13, 1925-July 23, 2009

My Grandmother passed away this morning. We will be traveling back to Tennessee for the funeral. Please keep our family in your prayers. My Grandmother was a wonderful lady and will be missed terribly.

~*~*~*Vacation Destination~*~*~*

We finally settled on a vacation spot. We are going to Eureka Springs, Arkansas! =D I am so exited!

Here are a few pictures that I found of the town on www.arkansas.com. Doesn't it look charming?