My little Christmas Elf's
Garrett and Abbey opening their first gift from Uncle Ben and Aunt Neely

Abbey after a battle with a chocolate chip cookie. She won!

Nate and Garrett hanging out in his new tree stand.

Nate is now officially the Weapons Company Commander. Not sure I'm lovin that. He is gone a ton.

Garrett was so excited to decorate our christmas tree. He couldn't wait until I got the lights on.

Thanksgiving Dinner at the kids table.

Grammy and Garrett making a masterpiece.

The two turkey cookers Angela and Nate.

Poppy and Garrett enjoying some chocolate and coffee.

Turkey taking a dive.

Garrett after his first day of pre-school

All ready to go to school.

On our way to his frist day of school.

Our first fire for the season.

Garrett was so tired he walked inside layed down on the floor and fell asleep. Very out of character for him.

1/9 Birthday Ball

Michelle and I

Chris and Michelle

Angela and I

Rob and Angie

Boys being goofy

The Afterparty

That was a fun night!

Here are pictures from before Halloween to mid November. We had a great time on our vacation to the Smokey Mountians. We did lots of hiking and touring. We stayed in the National Forest about two miles away the National Park so our cabin was right in the middle of the mountains. We could not have picked a better place to stay. The time of year was perfect. The leaves were the most beautiful colors and the Mountains looked like they were glowing with orange, gold, brown, yellow, red, and green. It was breathtaking.

Garrett digging in the dirt.
This was the drive to our cabin. We stayed on a little creek called Caney Creek.

Our cabin.


Watching the pre show at the Dixie Stampede



Garrett and Nathan having a drink before the show.

Veteran's Day

Garrett at this mirror maze. He kept running into the mirror thinking it was the right way. It was super funny.

We took him to the aquarium and he LOVED it. He was so excited to touch the sting rays. He wasn't scared at all.

Our view on the hike up to the highest point in the Smokeys.

At the very top.

Abbey had the best ride of all. I was thankful I had been working out. It was a tough hike.

Garrett and Abbey hanging out in our cabin before bed time.

Abbey making a funny face.

These pictures are a little out of order but on the way to TN my sister was passing through so we got to meet up with her for dinner. It was a total suprise but I was glad it worked out.

In Winston-Salem.

I love the fall so much.

Abbey is saying "Mom look at where Daddy put me". He thinks it's funny to put our kids in confined spaces.

Happy Halloween 2008

Getting ready to trick or treat

Allie, Garrett, Abbey, and Adison.

Garrett opening his cool stuff from Aunt Neely and Uncle Ben. Thanks guys.

Garrett riding his bike with the neighbors.

Views from The Smokey Mountains.