Treats!

  Treats are best for everyone! 
 Pocahontas, sweet Wilbur the pig, John Wayne 

   A busy day for us, one fall festival and one trunk or treat 
 Our first hay ride! 

 I never look at these 5 children and feel that time has flashed before my eyes! 

 Cupcake decorating party at the library. 

 They were playing dress up and getting married. (Hand me down’s from sweet Jaydie)

 so sweet… 

 Fall Trees 

 A perfect cause for a drive. 

   A perfect time of year for pumpkin buying! 

 This one’s too heavy… 

 this one is just right. 

 A fun, fun time for even mommy and daddy to celebrate this fun time of year. 

 Even the old memories are worth sharing.  Uncle Mikey, Julie, Amy Jo, and Amanda…back when Star Wars was a new idea! 

 Making the most of those pumpkins, painting a replica of our amazing world 

 No violence in this world, only peace and celebration!  Happy Harvest, Halloween, and Fall! 

 

Playing Catch Up…

    
 Life pushes and pulls us in all kinds of directions.  I have memories shelved that I need to put forward.  We are happiest together exploring the life all around us. 

   Dance class for the girls mixed with tumbling and gymnastics has built their confidence and created an exciting smile! 

 So many fun Saturday mornings 

 They hop in Uncle Mikey’s Rhino every time they find it, so fun pretending. 

 Love our flowers started from seeds.  What gives it more to love are the beautiful bright yellow birds that visit all day long! 

 more veggies to eat 

 More trails to walk over 

    
 he’s on top of the world 

 Isabela wonders how to make this work for her… 

   so much outdoor fun can be found all around us 
   Museums for learning is one of our favorites! 

 Where else can you really see this? 

 Or where else can you really take a ride on a dragonfly??? 

 building some weather changes 

 I see this chair shrinking right in front of my eyes!  

   Amazing! 

 grown from caterpillars 

 new jammies for the cooler fall air 

   fall festivities at Dollywood. 
    
 Thanks nana and papaw! 

 Isabela is flying high with excitement. 

 Happiness to all

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!

Grape Summer Fun

  Summer sun sweetens the best things in life! 

  I have three amazing farmers. 

  From practice to the field, this day was packed with to-do’s!  

 Working hard to do all that is needed in the field still allows time for play. 

  Checking the sugar before harvest using a refractometer…a mini science lesson.

    
 We love the outdoors especially when Nana joins us. 

    
 Harvest day is both a day of dread and anticipation, the longest day in our year, yet the most rewarding. 

    
 My boy is becoming a pro in the events of the day, both eager and grateful. 

    
 Could we be more blessed… 

   Blessed a little greater each and every day. 

  Ready for delivery.  Pigeon Forge Mountain Valley is waiting on us.

    
 

  

  

  

  And finally fresh yummy juice…minus the moth that landed in the fun! 

 Look at this amazing day! 

    
 Moments that are just life experiences.  Experiences that are amazing! 

 

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

Happy Days

 Happy are we!!!

   Bless our home Dear Lord, keeping us strong, filling our soul’s with love, and glorifying You.

   Summer is such a special time of growth!

 I do recognize sadly this will be the last season us three girls fit as one in this kayak!

 a happy girl in the water

   Another happy girl in the water!

   Nasty looking water makes no difference to anyone but the concerned picture taker!!!

   Our little thinker…LuLu waiting on the next thing… Food or a fetch!

Celebrate!

  Eight years with my little man! 
  I bet he’s wishing for more Lego’s! 

  

  

  Amy Jo and Jack  

 Kindergarten Graduation trip to Build A Bear 

 An amazing Mother’s Day celebrated by my three  

    
 Three Fantastic reasons to celebrate this day! 

    
 Celebrating my mother, our nana…Happy Birthday Nana! 

 Next on the birthday list…Isabela Jolie Hall…my first day of summer born baby! 

 Thankful to The Lord above for our health, love, and family. 

    
 Minnie Mouse couldn’t be happier on this day. 

 Love this photo of Mother and Isabird!  Sweet moment… 

 Papaw never wants to look at the camera! 

    
 Posing with Aunt Fran Fran 

 Thankful for my brother and daddy in her life. 

   Happy Day sweet girl of mine! 

 All star first game. 

 Go 13! 

   Supporting the one we LOVE

Baseball fever

  

Introducing Mr.Baseball, mommy’s favorite number 13, my favorite player… 

  Tried center field, third, first, and second base, currently playing pitcher.   

  He plays the spot of the pitcher but the coaches do the pitching.  In one game he was able to get five of the balls from the hitters, throwing the ball to the first baseman getting the runners out!  (That’s him in the down and ready pose between the two men.) 

 

I am so proud of him learning the game, trying something new, and having fun! 

 

We found this newspaper clipping of his daddy pitching 

 This clipping of his daddy playing first base 

  

  

    

Awesome pictures of little Stevie Hall…our hero! 

 The two of them on the field.  His daddy kept the score books for the team. 

   

An awesome season and his first ever trophy! 

   
On to the batting cages for practice… 

 He was selected for the South Jefferson All Stars Team! 

 South Jefferson’s Third Baseman

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!

All My Lovies

  Full of love, my growing baby girl! 

 Selfie with Daddy 

 Homeschool field trip to the Aviation Museum in Sevierville   

     A chance to take flight! 

  

 An afternoon with Amy Jo is a special way to spend the day!  

   

“Can we go play?” 

 Amanda, Synclair, and Aunt Fran joined us for a play date   

   My eyes can’t believe how much each of these children have grown. 

 

Saxton and Jackson, best buds. 

     Playing out back of our house 

 An afternoon at a dog park without the dog? 

Isa and Ratoonie 

  Three leaves for my three 

     Out for a walk, minus the pollens, is a luxury to enjoy 

 She just rescued a frog and returned it to the big pond 

 Jackson is growing so tall in front of my very eyes.

  
The blooms of spring are amazing. 

   We visited Billy Graham’s Library and were blessed to be exposed at how he has influenced the whole world with his words. 

 I love opening their eyes to the world around them and for the significance of prayer in their everyday life.

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