Happy 12th Anniversary Smoky Mountain Opry Style

Hunter and I were so happy for an afternoon getaway anniversary date at the Smoky Mountain Opry Christmas show in Pigeon Forge, TN. A big thanks to Memaw and Papa for managing Archie's diabetes and watching all three kids.

What a beautiful live nativity that helped keep the focus of Christmas on Christ!

Our favorite Frozen friends!

2 Turtles and a Minion: Halloween Fun 2015

What the 18 Month Sleep Regression Really Does to Babies...

Well, Folks! We're somewhere around Day 10 of what's known as the 18-month-sleep regression. If you're not familiar with this phenomena, don't feel bad. I wasn't either until 10 days ago. Now I know it simply means the baby sleeps neither by day nor by night. Moms and Dads, you weren't thinking about sleeping either, were you? I know what the regression has done to me. Now we see the footage of what it's really doing to Grant.

Family Beach Trip 2015: Duck, NC

We had a blast this September on our first-ever combined family beach trip to Duck, NC. Hoping to make it an annual tradition.

We were so excited to make these pictures dressed in white on the ocean. Unfortunately, the weather didn't cooperate (although I don't regret using the good weather days at the beginning of the trip to enjoy the beach!) There's always next year! The photo failure was almost ironic after I went to such lengths to make sure the kids matched because I forgot the suitcases with Archie's and Grace's clothes! (Packing fail.) Thankfully, friends and family helped out.

Archie was not shortchanged on birthday celebrations this year. Yet another eighth birthday party at the beach!

Good friends:

We love grandparents! 

And siblings!

And having fun!

 

Our excursion to Jockey's Ridge let us see nature at its finest and give thanks to our Creator.

Summer Fun 2015

K.C. Waves 2015 Swim Team:

Well, Grant isn't technically on swim team, but he does LOVE the water!

 He had lots of other fun, too!

The kids also had a blast entering (and winning) baked goods in the County Fair. Grace got first prize for her chocolate cake. Archie got third for his M&M cookies.

Happy Birthdays to Grace and Archie (early)

Grace turned six and celebrated (on her actual birthday) with a jewelry-making, flower-pot-planting-and-painting, and pinata party. She designed a My Favorite Things cake. There were several downpours, but we got our outdoor activities in (even though we had to hit the pinata from the porch).

Archie wanted to celebrate his birthday early so we could have a half-pool, half-home party. We swam for nearly two hours then came back for cake, pinata, and presents.