Bonus Day of Vacation

As we were driving home from Gatlinburg we were coming up to the signs to get on the highway.  Go left for home or go right for Asheville, NC.  I joked with Ben and told him I wish we could just go to Ashevulle for the day.  His response "Why not?" So on a whim we headed that way!  We had been to Asheville a couple times before so we knew we loved the town.  For anyone who hasn't been we recommend it!  It's a cute little hippie/artsy/good local food and beer kind of town! 

 Family shot!

 Nap time on the way to NC.  Poor Teddy ;)

 NC Arboredum

HAHAHA Best Attempt

 A friend we met while walking the trails

My little explorer

The city has inspired Lucas to have a new dream.  Street performer.  He even stopped to play his new flute with a guy playing the banjo on the street.  I wish I would have got that picture!  It was so cute : 

 We walked by the fire station and all the doors were open so we went to say hi.  They were super nice and let Lucas explore the truck!

Random picture from the drive home.  A pick up truck FULL of Nacho chips!! HAHA

Gatlinburg

We went to Gatlinburg, TN with my family a little while ago.  Here are some of the highlights.  Both boys had a blast their first time in TN :)

Hanging out in the hammock :)

Lucas wanted to play some basketball with Uncle Philip.

Little cutie on the rock at the train museum.

 

Hiking Time!!!  Checking out all the nature.

Ben's catch.  The older boys got up early one morning and hit the streams.

waterfall over look with Mommy while Adam and Daddy were in sleeping (well mainly just Adam) in the car.

more hiking with Mamaw.

Group Shot while taking a break on the hike.

 

Swimming with daddy!

Lots of fun at the Ripley's Aquarium.

Shark Tunnel

Touching the jellyfish

What little boy doesn't love a giant tire?!?!

Dinner time at Smokey Mountain Brewery!! Ben and I love the beer here :)

boys on the trolley :)

One last group shot.

Someone was SUPER excited that it was his turn to go fishing.

See ya later TN, we had a great time.  You sure are pretty!!

10 Months

Well, we've made it to double digits, which means 1 year is just around the corner.  I can't believe it!  Time sure does go by quickly.  I was sure that with being able to stay at home this time it would seem a little slower, but that definitely is not the case.  But here he is in all his 10 month glory!  Last month we weaned him from overnight feedings hoping that he would sleep better.  This seemed to work great for about a week and then since then the sleeping has just got not so great again.  I still won't feed him until around 7AM because I don't want to revert backward.  He is going about 6 hour stretches now, so I guess that's nicer than the 3.......  He has been walking for a month and half now which means he almost running! HAHAHA.  He doesn't like shoes and is a master at getting them off :)  Him and Lucas are turning into best friends and nothing makes me happier than this!

Brothers <3

Summer Fun

It's been a while since we've done an update.  It's hard to believe that summer is reaching an end all ready.  We have had a good time so far and got to spend some time quality time together :) 

Mommy/Lucas date walking across the Purple People Bridge

Lucas and Stella (born 1 day apart) playing in the fountains at Liberty Center.

Mommy day out with 2 of my oldest friends :)

We finished pool season with another 2 weeks of swim lessons!

Zoo date with my friend Sarah and her little cutie!

Train time with my boys!

Daddy time hiking!

Big guy finally jumped off the side ALL BY HIMSELF!! We are so proud!

Oh yeah, and walking like crazy Adam can get into the car by himself now.....

Hale Girls at the Color Run! So fun!!

at this is how he wanted to wear his hat at Kroger..... hahaha