Volleyball Game

Today Rhea played in the annual 5th grade vs. teachers volleyball game.  I caught her and her basketball buddies pregame.

Happy New Year!

Well, after a break from blogging, school and more - I'M BACK! 

We had an unbelievable Christmas with both families.  Kelly, Jon, Payne and Jack enjoyed the white Christmas with us.  Mom's brother, Jimmy, was here for a week and helped make the holidays so special. 

The basketball team played in Chattanooga in the local tournament and went 1-2.  Rheagan's team also played in a tournament and got 2nd place.  She made the all-tournament team as well. 

After some down time ( and decluttering time ) we are ready to get back to school and a routine.

I'll have some pictures ready to share sometime this week.

Thanks.

Fall pictures

I do believe she has Kelly legs!

 The kids going hunting.

 Goofy Girls.  Thanks G keeping them in line!

 Mattie G. stopping for a pose during a soccer game!

 Again - tell me - how do you spell intense?  Oh that's right - TRIPP

 All the kids at Tripp's birthday party.  The camping crew at Gee Creek!

Tripp BBH..... Tripp Before Bad Haircut! 

 Nutney - Rheagan's #1 fan

 The family splitting time all season long between games!

Remind me one more time - how do you spell focused? Oh yes- TRIPP.  One of many slide tackles for this game!

farewell soccer season....

Thanks for a fun time dear soccer season.  We enjoyed your weather, your company, and your laughs.   We'll see you again in the spring!

Tripp and Rhea's Special Days

For our fall break from school, Rheagan and I began in Chatty for a gal only time.  After some birthday shopping for Tripp, we went to paint pottery.  Rhea loves the place and begs to go when we do get a free moment.  She painted a plate - I painted a spoon rest.  We enjoyed a quick lunch at Chili's too.

On Friday we decided to go camping to Gee Creek in Polk County. (yes - we made a run for the border!)  We finally finished stuffing enough stuff for 10 days in the car along with 4 bikes and headed out after lunch.  Two other families were already there and saved us a great spot.  While Mack put the tent up the kids went to the Hiwassee River.  Some knuckle-heads actually went swimming.  Dinner included steaks, fried tators, corn and green beans.

MH joined us on Saturday and brought Tripp a birthday cake.  We didn't have a "formal" birthday party for him - but the all campers helped make his day extra special.  Instead of a small intimate party - he had a whole camp ground for a party place.  There were no balloons or sparklers, but the playground, bike trails, and friends made it so much fun for him.  Tripp got a new bike for his birthday and rode it for hours.  As he'd pass different campsites, families would say to him "Happy Birthday".  It was like a parade for my little man.

Sunday we packed up again and headed home.  After the 2 little ones took solid naps, we raced to the soccer complex where Tripp scored his typical 6-7 goals.  Rhea even scored one to help her team to a 1-0 victory.  I'd chalk up Fall Break to a success.

Of course - do I have pictures.... YES.   Do I have them with me now.... NO.  Pictures will come - sometime before Tripp's 6, I promise!

I did find a picture of his bike:

Happy Birthday to the love of my life......

After a VERY full weekend of activities.... I forgot my camera at home with the shots I wanted to upload for this page.  We went to the Cleveland/Nasty School game on Friday.  Saturday was packed with Tennessee River activities and the Tennessee game.  Sunday we were at the Atlanta Race where I took about 500 pictures.  Monday was a nice restful day with family and friends, but somehow in getting back into the swing of things I FORGOT TO PACK UP MY CAMERA. 

It's like forgetting a child - HOW DID I DO THAT?

SO...   bottom line - Happy Birthday Mack!  You are my oldest husband.  = oh wait... You are my only husband! 

I tell Rhea that she's my favorite daughter all time and she reminds me that she's my only daughter.

Kelly your day is coming soon where I can wish a happy birthday to my older sister!