10 already
Double digits make me feel a bit sad for time passing so quickly
a menu of Mexican and a cookie cake
lots of Star Wars in this boys hands
and ladybugs for the girls
a new kind of toy from a special friend
a Smokie’s game with people we love
what better way to celebrate a Sunday afternoon and a birthday!
Of course, Jackson’s birthday and Mother’s Day overlap…see how much I am BLESSED
Happy Birthday to my first born, the first to make me a “mommy”
Birthdays
Baseball Boy
My 9/10 year old across the plate again
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Love this moment!
Fun memories to look back on.
He so enjoys the game.
Can’t believe it, but the runner was called safe!
Spring baseball is a long season for us, but at the same time, seems to pass too quickly!
He was hit in the head at bat by a ball, he was ok, but the umpire stopped the game to do a check…
These two smiley girls attended EVERY practice and EVERY game!
Thanks to this friends mother, Tina, for ALL of these amazing pictures she took and shared all season.
He does love his coach
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Waiting on fall ball now…
Easter
My heart is completely blessed and in love!
My mind is blown away each time I think about how time flies away right in front of my eyes
After church it was the perfect day for snapping a few family photos for capturing this memory.
They clean up nicely…
Easter 2017! 
5 Grandbabies clean up nicely
Aunt Kathy was able to see them all for her 1st Easter with us
And thankfully Aunt Fran came to Nana’s for the Easter meal and egg hunt.
my sweet three birds
Color us happy
Let all that you do be done with love. 1 Corinthians 16:14
Our Only Real Snow!
We just can’t get enough snow to be completely satisfied!
Here one day and melting the next
Anything in between is full of precious memories.
Slipping and sliding, and pausing for a photo.
Fun time for the wild boys.
Regardless of the wind, our fun seems more fun.
That for sure looks like a wipe out!
I hope these little people realize how lucky they are to have Nana a part of their daily lives.
Always game to have fun and celebrate her days.
My heart is full
Blessed!
Sounds of Summer
Love me some sweet memories that will last a lifetime!
digging a trench just to be muddy
yee-haw 
Celebrating Nana and Amy Jo’s birthday
Always enjoy a chance to celebrate.
My three girls rockin’ on a lazy summer afternoon.
Back at the game…
Keep the memories flowing
Puppy and Ratoonie hanging out at Carson Newman
Boys of summer
Girls that love them
Us always smiling girls follow our boys 
Baseball memories
Even third base coach daddy loves this job
Mowing buddies
Yikes…
We had fun at Dollywood building a true eagle nest and meeting the famous “Challenger the Eagle”
This was a really unique experience for us
A truly exciting experience for this little girl.
Old school transportation
A fun memory from one of our games from the suites.
Back to the quietness of the backwoods
Rock hopping is one of our favorites.
Climbing the fallen tree logs and whittling on some branches
A 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 Smokies
Abigail with Papaw in tow 
Nana cooling off with Chloe
Another suite view
Smokies fans
Fun with Colton, Fran, Amy Jo, and Stephanie at the climbing wall
Fun activities all Round us.
Our idea of poolside
A visitor from across the lake, Booie, a quick swimmer!
More water…
Splish Splash
Aunt Fran’s Birthday
Food, fun, and family
Have to find a new playground…
A final game, Fan Appreciation Night!
I will surely miss these nights!
I will miss most every moment
my three birds
I have no greater joy than to know that my children walk in truth III John 4
Meet our Bunnies…
Not a spring chick, just a fuzzy spring Bunny…Carrots
and this is Samson.
We are loving these creatures.
Jaydie loves the Easter bunnies too. Especially this guy, his hair is like velvet.
Heaven is a little closer in a bed full of lettuce.
Completely submissive for food
A rabbit in a highchair…
No one can resist holding our new furry friends!
My flowers will never be the same!
Amazing Sweet Girl
Happy Birthday to my seven year old sweetie pie!
All about the horses for her.
not a fan of traditional birthday cake, but a cookie cake is always welcomed
My Thanksgiving Blessing is her brother’s best friend!
as well as her sisters. The child placed in the middle of our family has the best of both worlds!
Happy 7th Birthday
I don’t like feeling time pass so quickly since your birth, but I sure do enjoy being a witness to the beautiful soul blossoming as each year passes for you. You make our family great baby girl!
Lakeside weather for a Thanksgiving/Birthday Celebration
A view from our neck of the woods. Thankful for Thanksgiving, for Birthdays, and for Family!
Fall Ball, Fall Everything
My 13 tried hind catching.
Banquet celebration
Parents scrimmage against the Yankees
The Yankees beat us parents!
Next season I am hopeful to get this little one involved…
For now she wants to stick to the gym!
She loves this!
Especially since baby sissy get to join her.
Little monkey loves the climbing
and hanging…
Even sweeter baking sweets
Fun in the city.
Fun in the Cove
Science exploration takes the classroom outdoors.
Amazing in Tennessee!
Full of adventure…
Girly girls on the farm!
Peek a boo
I see the world as good!
Rocket launch with our rocket man Chris.
He came to celebrate a birthday, his and Abigail’s.
Sweetnesses of mine!
“Upward” bound for basketball…
My favorite number 13, my lucky boy, my little man ready for basketball!
Every Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m., for the past two months, Jackson was cheered on by his favorite fans!
Each quarter would begin with a meet and match up with the opposition.
At half-time the all were gathered for an inspirational message delivered by the community. A mini lesson about life and choices for living a quality childhood while incorporating prayer.
A thrilling season for the whole family!
Meeting new friends, learning to be part of something bigger than himself, and receiving all of he special stars that represent the different aspects of the sport including sportsmanship and Christlike…a true blessing!
Thank you Lord for his health, for his spirit, and for his desire to learn, compete, and participate!
Oh Sweet Puppy of Ours
Our new puppy…
Abigail only wanted a puppy for her birthday, a yellow lab to love!
A birthday girl making a wish for a puppy!
Do wishes come true…
Always for believers!
A sweet new puppy has joined our family. Abigail was sure I said she could have a puppy when she turned six!
Our first meeting
Our first family photo with the new baby…
Our first potty break and running in a field on our drive back to TN.
When it was time for rest they would nestle her in this box surrounded by lots of fuzzy things…
Peaceful in Heaven
My FAVORITE picture! A calm moment for a very hyper puppy!
Nana loves her new grand”puppy”
Sweetness for the holidays.
Another cozy feel in the bed of a Tonka truck!
Comfy enough for sleep.
Growing bigger every day
The things they put this puppy through…
Happiness sealed with a smile!
Our first trip to the vet. She has gained over six pounds since coming to live with us three weeks ago!
Puppy in our shopping cart
Pretend play. I love that they all fit together and enjoy having fun.
Merry Christmas to all!
We are happy to have Lucy Jingle Bella join our family!!!
Favorites
For my children 
