Tennessee Trip

Trying this post again!

We had a great family vacation in Pigeon Forge the beginning of this month. We left after school Tuesday night and drove all the way through with our camper in tow. Jeffry and I got in the bed at about 3:30 AM just knowing the kids would sleep late. They woke up at 7 AM! Crazy start to vacation, but it was great. 

Our Tennessee vacation schedule usually adds up to this: NO schedule! Everyone gets to chime in about where they would like to stop, and we work it into our day. It really makes for a laid back time, which is what I think we love most about our time there. 

We visited the Titanic museum that opened in April. It was very educational and interesting; Brayden especially enjoyed it because he had recently read a story about the Titanic. I didn't get any pics because they won't allow cameras. So sad. 

Our favorite thing about our Tennessee trips is hiking trails. VERY important seeing that we have three boys. This is what boys live for! Last year, we saw a mama bear and three cubs...hard to top that, but this year we found SNOW! The roads around Cade's Cove were closed due to snow and ice, but Jeffry does not give up until he has exhausted every effort! Especially when it comes to his boys seeing snow. We drove back into Gatlinburg and got some info on another area of the National Park that usually only locals go to. The guy at the gas station assured Jeffry that if there were snow to be found, we would find it there. And we did!

 I love this picture of all my guys hiking. Bray's pointing at something and looks so excited!

I love this picture of Jeffry and me. Taken on the Sky Line in Gatlinburg; it was my first time! I was a little nervous. You should see how you are barely strapped in that thing!

Breakfast at FlapJack's. Our favorite pancake cabin...a must for every Tennessee trip!

I think this was my favorite picture of the trip. Trace outside of the Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen with his lollipop. Sheer joy. 

We had a great vacation and really just enjoyed some quality family time together. 

Everyone is well now, thank you to those of you who asked! Hopefully I can get back in the swing of posting now. I've missed it!

Free Wrapped Canvas!

I just found out about this deal from Canvas People! They are offering you a free 8x10 gallery wrapped canvas through tomorrow. This is a $55 dollar value! You only have to pay $14.95 in S&H. I think this is an excellent purchase! I have always wanted to get one of these, and thanks to Canvas People- I just did! Here's the picture I used:


This pic was taken when we went to Gatlinburg back in November. I can't wait to see it on the canvas. These would make great gifts too!

So hurry on over to Canvas People and take advantage of this incredible deal!!

Pics from Gatlinburg

Here are a couple of pics from my attempt at getting a pic of the three boys!

Wordless Wednesday

I'm Still Here!

I've been absent for a bit because we took a few days off and headed to the Smokey Mountains. We left Sunday after church and drove back Thursday so I could be home in time to lead worship practice that night. We had SUCH a blast! Jeffry's grandfather let us use his brand new camper. Must say, I was a little nervous because I've never stayed in a camper before. But it was really great! There was plenty of space for us and all three boys. Having the camper meant we were able to cook breakfast there and save some money. I haven't had time yet to load my pics- trying to catch up at work. Hopefully I can get them uploaded tomorrow...and I'll finish filling you in on all of our adventures in Gatlinburg, Sevierville, and Pigeon Forge.

Oh, also in the works- internet at home! Woohoo! Since we moved, we haven't even thought about internet. We had DSL at our old house, but it's nowhere near an option out on the farm. So I've started researching our limited options. Anybody else using satellite internet or the AT&T cards or anything? Let me know your thoughts!

Cat/ Ship Island

We took a day trip to Cat Island and Ship Island with the big boys last week in Daddy's new boat! We saw hermit crabs, dolphins, sting rays, and battled pirates from the boat. The boys really had a blast, and Jeffry and I loved every minute of it. He did a little wade fishing while I scampered around with the kiddos. So fun. I love days like that. I didn't get a lot of pictures, but here are a few I captured.

Bored, Bray?
Big cheese right here.
Our "Captain" :) I thought he was kinda hot...
My big boys

We are leaving for Destin tomorrow. Can't wait! Gotta go pack....

Ahh!

I have been non-existent for the past few months, haven't I?

In May, we celebrated Caleb's 4th birthday with a cowboy party. I'll have to find some pics to add on here. He had a blast. We had a great Memorial Day celebration with some dear friends from church; the kids played outside and we grilled out. The end of May, we took a family vacay to Gulf Shores. We lucked out and got to have both uncles join us! Always helps to have extra hands when you have little boys around the pool and the ocean. Probably one of our best family vacations, just because we were all together to relax. Loved it.

I can finally breathe now that summer is here. The past few weeks have been a little crazy: Bray & Caleb both got check ups with the pediatrician, Caleb had some sort of fever virus, then Brayden got strep, Trace had his 6 month check up and shots, Brayden's ankles turn in and he has to wear orthotics (basically insoles for his shoes), so we had an appt to get fitted for those, and Friday, Trace is going back for his eye check up. Needless to say, I'm tired of ANY doctor's offices...and medical bills. Geeze.

On to better things...I'll be in JAMAICA in 6 days with my honey of 7 years!!! I can't believe it's already here. I told Jeffry the other day that this was probably going to be our best year yet, because 7 is always the good year in the Bible! Haha

Short update, but I promise I'll try to do better!! Talk soon!

Parties, Piano, and more...

It's been a few days since I posted so here is our update!

We had Brayden's birthday party at our house on Saturday. We planned to have a big inflatable slide, but it was just too cold and wet for the boys to go outside. SOOO, we had 12 four and five year old boys running around inside our house. LoL, it was so much fun. They had a blast. Jeffry's mom made Brayden a chocolate and vanilla swirl Monster Truck cake. He loved it! We really had a great time.

On Sunday, we had party number two for family members. My parents and grandmother came, along with Jeffry's parents and grandparents. Brayden was very excited that everyone came over, and he thoroughly enjoyed his presents. I didn't get any pictures with my digital camera, so I will have to post them when I get them developed.

After the party, the boys and I went to my mom and dad's in Jackson. We went and saw Evan play basketball at MC against Piney Woods. The game was awesome!! Evan played great as usual. I miss getting to see all of his games! Here's a pic from the game:


I got home yesterday afternoon and then headed to Gulfport for praise team practice. Here's my favorite news...I'm going to start taking piano lessons with our worship leader! I'm sooo excited! Jeffry got me a keyboard for Christmas, and I have been trying to play some of our worship songs. I'm really looking forward to taking lessons and just having some general direction. I start next Friday. I can't wait!