Early Christmas

After a few fun days in Pigeon Forge, we went over to Mom and Dad’s for an early Christmas Celebration with Josh’s family.

Papa reading the Christmas Story…

After presents, the boys (Levi and Colton)decided to raid Nana’s costume closet! They found some new costumes that totally delighted their souls..

How sweet is this? Levi reading to his cousin, Colton.

REWIND…..

I must admit, I am little shocked to have neglected this blog.o.mine for the past 2 months.
Its been a fun, but crazy couple of months.
I think I’ll go back to early March. Our baby girl was the FIRST of the TripleSmiles to lose her first tooth. This was so exciting for her to finally have done something before “her boys.”

In mid March, we celebrated Zachariah’s 7th birthday a little early, because we had plans to be in TN for his actual birthday that he shares with his nana.
We had a Monster Theme Truck Party.
Now…pause for a moment. My big toe hurts. Its just sore, it will get better. After telling myself this for DAYS, I finally broke down and went to the doctor. Guess what? Staph Infection. Yep! After spending several hours at the Urgent Care, and after having a minor surgical procedure, I went back home and started getting this ready:

Because after all….guest were arriving at 10:00am! The Party MUST go on….despite how bad my toe hurt.

This boy was in Monster Truck Heaven!

Then AFTER The party, I got to go BACK to the Dr. because my big toe had gotten huge again. I had to have another procedure and was told to come back Friday. FRIDAY? What, I m leaving town tomorrow to go to TN…..and I hear the whisper of the Holy Spirit….SLOW DOWN.
Ok, so Friday, I checked in and out of the doctor…and off we went to Nana’s.
This is the first time I have attempted this trip alone and the kids did SUPER! We had lots of activities and snacks to keep us busy.

We had a sheet from Every state to go in our USA Road Trip Notebooks.


On our trip….we stopped in Atlanta Georgia to visit cousins…and also a trip to Stone Mountain.
I love this picture!

After stopping in Atlanta, we headed on over the TN border to see Nana. There is never a shortage of things to do at Nana’s and this time was no exception.
This time…..we…….
Visited the Titanic Museum. This is probably now in the top 5 of the best things we’ve ever done!

We were able to pan for gold!


And our sweet Nana and Papa treated us the Wilderness of the Smokies Waterpark for a day.

This was on Zach’s ……and his Nana’s actual birthday! He was 7….and she was 70!

I’ll have to Rewind April….another night!
Thanks for stopping by…..

Old Fashion Fun On The Porch

I must admit, I love Dallas with all my heart. Recently I needed a break….and as we all know…there is no place like your mamas house!! So I loaded up the Triple Smiles and we headed to “mamas house” AKA “Nana’s house” (And yes, my dad lives there too!)
We did take a plane this time. I think the only time we have taken a plane to Nana’s house. When we arrived so fast, the children were THRILLED! Levi even exclaimed “We can go to Nana’s house every week now…I’m so glad you found a fast way to get here” Ummm….Anyone have airmiles they don’t need?
The temperature has been so nice here and the kids have enjoyed playing for HOURS on Nana’s wrap around porch! Here is a snapshot of their fun.
Hopscotch Fun!

Old Fashion Wooden Train

Front Porch Swing—A Favorite!
 

Princess Castle fun on the Porch


and just a few steps from the porch- ROCKS!
 
Picnic on the Porch with Cousin Colton….