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

ISABELA

Happy Birthday to my sweet baby girl!

We started the morning off at Nana’s for a pancake breakfast.

I can’t believe how quickly time travels!

Amazing gifts raining upon our doorsteps.

Sweet love from big brother

My sweet three birds celebratating this special day.

Cousins hungry for cookie cake…

Counting my blessings and naming them one by one…Happy Birthday Isabela Jolie Hall

Easter Sweetness

   
  

 

Spring Beauties that are having so much fun running in the cool air searching for the lucky egg.

Cousins, friends at heart.

Lucky egg finding for each of us.


Nana loves the spring season!

Pure JOY captured!!!

Play Ball, 

  

Pure enthusiasm! 

 We’ve had an amazing season with some super sweet hardworking boys. 

 A joy for us all season…especially their coach. 

 Undefeated all season.  11 amazing games!

5 talented boys and two amazing coaches made this season super special.

Our cheering section was filled every Saturday with the same faces of support and love.
These two get my award, they went to EVERY practice and EVERY game just because they love him😉

Happy New Year!

  

 2016! 

  

 I love these children! 

 A tour in the new year. 

 Little Ratoonie and Isabela 

 Puppy and Miss Abigail 

   sunshine, shadows, and fresh air during the winter warm the soul 

 Bless her heart, her teeth are falling out! 

    
   

   Super Bowl Sunday! 
 True Manning Fans!  

True fans of playing dress up and showing our spirit. 

 Abigail’s drawing of her, bunny, and puppy. 

 A Saturday morning visit from some special people! 

 My sweetie pie working hard! 

 A sweet run in with famous Dr. Bob! 

LuLu during school…not too excited! 

   
Make my heart melt…most of the time! 

   Counting my blessings always keeps me humbled and satisfied.
 

Snow Time Again

  We’ve been un-patiently waiting on this day! 

    
 We love the snow!  It just wasn’t as special because this first day of the fluffy stuff fell on our favorite person’s birthday, and HE was traveling?  

     
 We sent tons of pictures begging him to return soon!   

      
 Wintertime Peace 

 Daddy’s girls love the winter…just more when you are here! 

   Even though it starts to melt, there is still fun to be had…especially when Nana, Jaydie, and Elijah join us.
 I’m not sure if the mud is as evident as it was on this day of thaw! 

 The weather returned…more snow in the forecast.  We made it to the airport in between bands of snow. 

 Back together, our man has landed in Tennessee! 

 The next morning snow for us to share. 

  A fun but cold snow day. 

  
 The video of this ride with Nana is absolutely hilarious! 

 I just enjoy the peaceful feeling snow brings with it. 

 I enjoy the spirit flowing out of their souls.  Winter in the Hollow is magical…

This is the Season

  
Another season of giving! 

    
  We are intrigued with this guy in red! 

 And…another reason to be asking for all those special gifts because we’ve been so good… 

 so much faith and belief in this mystery of Santa. 

 our Christmas play at church was a highlight to our season. 

 Especially when we could share it with so many special people. 

 Sweet dear Godmother Janice 

 Completely humbled by their bravery and complete participation, especially in front of 80 plus people! 

 yeah to see Aunt Amy 

   
 Gather the cousins together for seeing Papaw and Santa at Bush’s! 

   small gingerbread house construction 
 our first blooms of our forced paperwhite bulbs just in time for Christmas Eve 

   time to play, play, play! 

 I love the enthusiasm of the little souls! 

    
 my heart is full because of moments like these 

    
   dear Abigail has such a huge heart that I am happy to share with the world! 
    
   Christmas at Cousin Jenny’s with all of us 

    
 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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!

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