Sunday, November 30, 2014

November 30

Santa and Mrs. Clause sighting at the Opryland Hotel!

November 29

Another Beta convention at the Opryland Hotel. Since the kids are in school during week, we brought them today to let them swim and play. They had such a great time. We love the perks of Beta!

November 28

I can't resist posting this GodVine picture because there is so much truth in it!  

November 27

Happy Thanksgiving to my family!  This has become my favorite holiday because I get to serve my family. This is the day that welcomes in the beauty of the Christmas Season.  Praise God for the blessing of the birth of our Lord, Jesus the Christ!

November 26

Jillian got a nursery rhyme song book from Kitty and GrandDad. We learned that the keyboard on the book translates to the piano keys. She has been practicing daily to play for them!

November 25

Jillian's class had a Thanksgiving Feast today. These are her friends: Caitlin, Jillian, Mya, and Macy. 

November 24

When it's quiet inside, something must be going on outside... Like building a fort in the neighbors back yard. Amazing!

November 23

Jillian is always excited to have a new dress!

November 22

Papaw's 88th birthday celebration with Uncle Bob, Daddy, Papaw, and Uncle Mark. 

November 21

Sweet Carter!

Thursday, November 20, 2014

November 19

Tonight was our Thanksgiving program at church. Jackson, Jonah, and Jillian all sang in their choirs. Jackson had a speaking part. He quoted John 3:16: "For God so loved the world in this way, that He gave His one and only begotten son, that whosoever shall believe in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life."  Proud Mommy moment!

November 18

First Snow-day of the school year!  Snow-days mean more friends in the house but they don't necessarily mean piles of snow. Haha! 

Monday, November 17, 2014

November 17

On their trip North, Mom and Daddy are staying with Wendy and Joe for a couple days. This is Mom with Wendy and Amy. Amy and I were friends from babys because her dad, Bob, and my dad were stationed together in Florida and became close friends. Our parents all ended up in Massachusetts when we were toddlers for a while. 

November 16

Jackson, Jonah, and Jillibean all participated in Operation Christmas Child. 

November 15

Mom and Daddy are having a great time sledding and playing in the snow in Vermont. 

November 14


A little bit early, but still a good time to celebrate Papaw's 88th birthday. 

November 13

Mom and Daddy riding the Crossing Ferry on Lake Champlain to Plattsburg. New York.

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

November 11

Papaw is also a US Veteran. He served in the Navy in the South Pacific theater from 1944-46.  He was  a Seaman First Classon the USS Botetourt where he served as a Boatcoxen during the Occupation of Japan. Papaw participated in the Honor Flight program in 2011. 
Today, Jackson and Jonah's school (Algood Middle School) presented a breakfast and program to recognize and honor veterans. It was an outstanding program full of national spirit!

November 10

Tomorrow is Veterans Day. Of course my Daddy is my favorite Veteran. 
He served in the US Navy from 1967-71. His tour of service included Great Lakes, Illinois; Millington, Tennessee; Key West, Florida; The USS Yorktown; Quonset Point Rhode Island; NAS Jacksonville, Florida; and Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico. 
Daddy was a avaition mechanic. His rank was ADR3 (Petty Officer 3rd class) He received an Honorable Discharge when he left. He has served our country well. 

Monday, November 10, 2014

November 9


Watching "Where the Red Fern Grows". They are fascinated. 

Sunday, November 9, 2014

Friday, November 7, 2014

November 6

I love the Spring and Fall when the geese migrate. They always use the pond across from our house as a rest stop. Thay are amazing creatures. 

November 5

Sometimes you just need to take a picture of a pretty girl. 

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

November 4

Squishy got a haircut today!  Big difference!  I love his sweet face!

Monday, November 3, 2014

November 3

Great day for backyard soccer practice!

November 2

We spent the afternoon with Nana and GrandDad and the cousins. We celebrated Uncle Jeremy's 39th birthday and watched Caleb go for a ride in a racecar at the Nashville Super Speedway.  We got to be in the infield of the track to watch.  

Saturday, November 1, 2014

November 1

I woke up at 5 a.m. to find snow on the ground. The FIRST snow of the season!  It is quite early this year.