Fall Branch Santa Parade

We took the kids to the Christmas parade in Fall Branch on Saturday. They sat in Jean and Raymond's front yard. We saw horses, firetrucks, floats, tractors, and Santa. Andrew watched the entire parade with his mouth hanging open. He didn't even try to get out of Daddy's arms he was so fascinated. Evie had fun waving at everyone and picking up all the candy.

Best Friends Reunion

Stevie, Jess, Jeff, Jennifer, Amanda, Thomas, Derek, Rebecca, Janet, and Phil

Jennifer's First Turkey

The day after Thanksgiving all my best friends from high school got together with our husbands for dinner. Jeff and Jennifer were gracious enough to let us come to their new house and Jennifer baked her first turkey! Amanda and Thomas came in from California. Rebecca and Derek drove in from Virginia and shared some exciting news with everyone. They are having a baby in June! Jessica brought her new husband from Scotland, Stevie, for everyone to meet. We had a great time eating and talking while the guys watched football!

Fantasy of Trees

Today we went to the East Tennessee Children's Hospital Fantasy of Trees. All proceeds go to fund equipment for two new surgical suites. Evie and Andrew stamped their names on Santa Hats, rode on a carousel, drove little cars, and saw lots of Christmas trees. Evie and Mommy rode in a big apple that went round and round. The kids loved all the decorations! Churches, schools, businesses, and corporations decorate and donate trees, so every tree is unique. Evie also went on her own little adventure when she escaped from Nana. A nice volunteer brought her back to Mommy safe and sound. After that she lost her walking privledges and had to ride in the stroller.

Turkey Fingers

Happy Thanksgiving!

The First Snow and a Little Tree

We had our first winter weather today. Evie and I watched it snow out our back door. Andrew missed it because he was napping. We also put up the kids' little Christmas tree and decorated it. Evie had to have the Tennessee football on their tree.

Date Night!

Mommy and Daddy got to go on date today! Evie and Andrew visited Nana and Papa, so we could go see Casino Royale and eat pizza at Big Ed's. It was so nice to have time alone.

Evie's fixes her own hair

Evie decided to fix her own hair today. She did pretty well for her first time!

Early Thanksgiving and Happy 80th

Tonight we celebrated Papaw's 80th birthday and had an early Thanksgiving dinner. The guys watched football, the kids ran around, and we ate some wonderful food. Evie helped Papaw blow out his candle...it was her favorite part of the evening!

Lazy Day

We all woke up this morning with a nasty cold (except Daddy... he never seems to get sick), so we have been hanging out in our pajamas watching our favorite girls, Dora and Strawberry Shortcake. Hopefully all this rest will help us feel better tomorrow.

A Perfect Fall Afternoon

We enjoyed playing outside this afternoon. Evie swept leaves with her broom while Daddy raked. Andrew laughed as he dove into the pile of leaves. We had so much fun!