Gatlinburg - Smoky Mountain Snow

Kevin and I took a drive through the Smoky Mountain National Park trying to catch a beautiful sunset. We never got to see a mountain sunset, but did end up at a high enough elevation to see beautiful snow cover. It was so cold!! At the bottom of the mountain it was 39 degrees and to the TN/NC state line, it was 17 degrees - brrrrr!

Valentine Parties 2009

Kaylee's Preschool class party was Friday, February 13th. I just love this Valentine dress!

Clayton's 3rd grade class party was on Thursday, February 12, 2009. He won best Valentine box and was so excited about it! He worked hard all week long to turn a Saltine box into a locker to hold valentine cards.

Nicholas had his 1st grade party on Thursday, February 12th also. He got to make his very own huge heart shaped cookie complete with gobs of frosting and candy and sprinkles!

Pinewood Derby Race 2.9.09

Nicholas' car is last on right.

Clayton's car is last on left.

The day has finally come for all of the hard work that Clayton and Nicholas put into making their race cars to hopefully pay off! The Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby Race! We weighed our cars in and waited for the race to begin...Tigers went first. Nicholas' red car with the yellow roof did great, but not quite fast enough to win. He came in 3rd, but only the top two advance to the finals. Then it was time for the Bear Scouts. Clayton's green camo and blue Humvee did great, but again, not quite fast enough to win. He also came in 3rd, but only the top two advance. They had hoped to win, but were excited to have been able to try. Of course, the pizza party made the losses so much more bearable :)

The Funroller ~ 2.8.09

The King boys came over to play this afternoon and they brought their Funroller with them. There are not too many flat yards in Alabama - including ours - so, this Funroller really was fun! The kids would start at the top of our yard and roll down to the bottom, laughing all the way. They loved it!

How Cute is Kaylee?

February 5, 2009. I just think Kaylee is so cute and so beautiful! I bought her this zebra pillowcase dress with hot pink ribbon ties off ebay, and love it on her! It goes so good with her hot pink boots. Anyway, just wanted to show her off a bit - since she still lets me dress her :)

Our Overnight Stay on the USS Alabama 1.31.09

USS Alabama

View from the top

Clayton shooting the guns

USS Alabama

Clayton on his bunk

Jack - Clayton's bunk buddy

Nicholas on his bunk

What a neat experience for the boys! Kevin, Clayton, and Nicholas went to Mobile, AL with the Cub Scouts to stay the night on the USS Alabama battleship. They got to fully explore the ship, eat pizza in the mess hall, and sleep in the bunks on the ship. The guys had a great time.

Nicholas Reads to Kaylee 1.29.09

How sweet is this? At bedtime, Kaylee asked Nicholas if he would read her a book and he promptly agreed. So, he climbed in her bed and was reading her Barbie and the Diamond Castle. He loves to read to her. January 29, 2009.

The Results Are In!!

After a fast response on the beard question...the results are in!
Several opposed the whole idea and could not fathom the idea of their sweet baby faced Kevin with facial hair, some said way to go Kevin - grow it out, and the overwhelming majority said to do whatever - you can always shave it off if you don't like - SO...he took the advice to heart, got off the fence, and shaved it off last night. Bye - bye rough whiskers - we'll miss you. Baby face Kevin is back! By the way, many of you wanted to know what I thought of it...I could not decide, I was in the category of - you can always shave it off later.
Thanks for all your input!

101 Days of School at BWF ~ January 22, 2009

Today is 101 days of school at Brookwood Forest Elementary and Nicholas' class celebrated by counting out 101 items, listing 101 words, and writing 2 papers (I thought they were so cute and funny, I just had to share):

The first is "I wish I had 101... 1 dollar bills because I want 1 hundred and 1 dollar bills so I could be rich. So I could buy me 101 lightsabers. So I could save people's lives."

Awwhh - that is so sweet!

The second paper is "When I turn 101 years old, I will... watch tv all day. Sleep and read. Wear a potty pager and pee and poop. Have surgery. Back will hurt. Wear the same clothing every day."

How funny is that?

To beard or Not to Beard - That is the Question!

Kevin went duck hunting last week and did not shave then thought "hmmm, I kind of like this. I'm going to grow a beard." Ever since then, he has been wishy washy about wether he likes it or not. He asks everyone if they think it looks good or not and the results are mixed with love it, like it, could care less, and shave it off. What do you think - we would love to hear!