A Taste of the Summer

We all like each other…really a lot!Games are one of our favorites.we are always happy when nana joins usmommy’s sweethearts!YUMMY!the earth is full of beautyrosy cheeks and rosesmy three birdswe love these statuesReady to stomp grapesBig feet babies!able to think better upside downalways more fun if there is an animal in the mixmy little cubs fanthank you to the moon and back for my many blessings!

Favorite Spots of ❤️ for Us

A mother, a wife, and a best friend…these are my best blessings!Happy Anniversary to us!Always enjoy this special spot on the bridgeAlso a moment to celebrate a birthday, a kindergarten graduation, and the end of a baseball season.we enjoy our special time togethercutie piesBlessings in my arms!with sweet daddywe love exploring for our funChattanooga is our fun day escape❤️

Spring is Here

These tulips announce spring long before the calendarMy girls glow with goodnessI love…I love these three birdsSweet man to scoop us away for the dayMiss SmileyA lovely afternoon.We want one of these!Maybe a couple of these..Flowers we could have.  Absolutely beautiful! Happy girl with her daddy, especially when he carries her around.Her shirt says it all“Ratoonie” out for another adventure.Sweet and innocent smileplaying on the open field with regular things is fun for their handsI have taken this picture before a few years ago, my how they have grown!our first manicurethe colors they chose were super funI know, a silly selfie, just marking our “girl’s day”Spring flowers that color our world is the perfect gift to the earth

All of my Valentines

All of my loves bundled up warm.Out in the air on one of our Smoky Mountain trails with the one we love.(in case you are wondering about the backpack not suitable for trails…puppy and bunny are hitching a ride)My super sweet little birds!this little guy with a knife and a stick is at home in the quiet woodsthe path less traveled is always the most creative and funIt was hard to believe we were finding these early spring flowers beneath the trees in February.  Also, the ground around this purple flower reveals the scorched earth from the forest fires.Amazing to see the survival everywhere.My one constant ValentineHappy Valentine’s Day All Year Long!❤

Halloween 

Happy Halloween!A Civil War Soldier, A Raccoon, and a Foxand even a chicken!Trick or Treating at the aquariumA fun new experience for us…A fun look behind the scenes of the aquarium back home and still playing dress up

Their costumes make me smile, I love their individuality in choosing.

My hope is heir youth and playfulness follow them all the days of their life!

Sounds of Summer

Love me some sweet memories that will last a lifetime!digging a trench just to be muddyyee-haw Celebrating Nana and Amy Jo’s birthdayAlways enjoy a chance to celebrate.My three girls rockin’ on a lazy summer afternoon.Back at the game…Keep the memories flowingPuppy and Ratoonie hanging out at Carson NewmanBoys of summerGirls that love themUs always smiling girls follow our boys Baseball memoriesEven third base coach daddy loves this jobMowing buddiesYikes…We had fun at Dollywood building a true eagle nest and meeting the famous “Challenger the Eagle”This was a really unique experience for usA truly exciting experience for this little girl.Old school transportationA fun memory from one of our games from the suites.Back to the quietness of the backwoodsRock hopping is one of our favorites.Climbing the fallen tree logs and whittling on some branchesA treasure I found in the water…These summer game nights at the stadium never get old!Our service project of sweets and cards to our local Sherriff and Police Station expressing our gratitude and support.The girls with Gracie at Hearthstone.The peaceful side of the SmokiesAbigail with Papaw in tow Nana cooling off with ChloeAnother suite viewSmokies fansFun with Colton, Fran, Amy Jo, and Stephanie at the climbing wallFun activities all Round us.Our idea of poolsideA visitor from across the lake, Booie, a quick swimmer!More water…Splish SplashAunt Fran’s BirthdayFood, fun, and familyHave to find a new playground…A final game, Fan Appreciation Night!I will surely miss these nights!I will miss most every momentmy three birdsI have no greater joy than to know that my children walk in truth III John 4

US…In Between Birthdays

National Parks 100th Birthday

Top of Chimney Rock, what a view!

The iconic flag perched high above that I had hoped to see waving was not even up due to the high winds.

An amazing visit to NC.

Earth’s features are amazing.

My favorite summer blooms!

Waterville in search of the perfect smooth rocks for painting.

“Baby dolls” both real and pretend cooling off.

Relaxing memories that flood my soul!

A small sample of our painted rocks.

Fishing for the smallest ones.

Lake fun

Summer, summer days of leisure.Jaydie joining our dayPapaw taking the kiddos out for a try at skiing.Nana Skies of blue and grayTrading the fun of water for the fun of soil and seeds.Bloom on…Back to the waterI am enjoying each and every moment

Beach Babies

  Here we are again, the Atlantic Ocean. 

 Loving those special times. 

    
 A time to create… 

   A time to share… 
 And a time to celebrate moments with Nana and Papaw 

    
 Swimming, digging in the sand, and just being are All gifts from above. 

    
 My memories grow at every picture of reflection 

    
 Playing at the coast is amazing! 

    
 My girls in pink are creating experiences that will last a lifetime. 

   Growing and learning 
    
 Fun follows with a trail of love 

    
 It’s amazing on vacation how you never have to say “smile” 

    
 Full hearts 

    
   My daddy sure does have it made! 

    
    
    
    
   All my Lovies  

    
    Create in us a lifetime of treasures 

    
 Happy 46th Anniversary Nana and Papaw! 

   A quick trip to soothe our soul, rest our minds, and sculpt our love for everything the Lord has blessed us!

Out and About With Those We Love!

  Papaw is on cloud nine! 

 Who am I kidding…they all are!  A trip for Lego’s and The American Girl Doll store! 

   

Girls full of amazing things in their heart! 

 Nana and her little ducklings 

 Our visit to the Bush’s Visitor Center 

   We had a really nice time and the museum is FREE! 
   Our lunch was great and we even saw some of our church friends. 

 Isabela’s first time on the Scrambler! 

 Again, my daddy is the happy one riding with Elijah 

 Love our trip to Dollywood with the cousins. 

 Thanks Nana and Papaw 

 Colton and Jackson loving Lego’s at the table 

 A yummy dinner at Olive Garden 

 Don’t we wish. 

   Some of our Hearthstone friends met at the ballpark for an evening of fun. 
 We brought Nana along for the game. 

   The following weekend we met Amy, Stephanie, and Fran  for the final game of the season. 

   Jaydie and Nana came along also. 

   

 A great treat anytime for me to hang out with Amy Jo! 

 Summer is so special! 

   Awesome Sunday afternoons by the pool!  

Hanging out with Aumt Fran

Spring Forward for Fun

  Out in the new feel of weather and ready for adventure! 

 Panther Creek State Park Overlook   

  

 

The volleyball area reminded us of the beach.  We had so much fun running and chasing each other in the sand. 

Later we went to Davy Crockett’s Museum and Tavern 

 Another wonderful learning experience almost in our backyard. 

 On to the horse farm with our homeschool group. 

  

  

 Horses, dogs, kittens, goats, and sweet baby chicks! 

  Cade’s Cove has the best fields for running and passing baseballs. 

   
So many trees and fences we can’t help ourselves to not climb. 

   Nature’s Playground 
   My crew peacefully in our mountains. 

   My best friends, my sister babies…a relationship that I think is the most rewarding for me to witness!

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