December 3, 2012, at 10:36 pm | I almost forgot to post about the best part of our Tennessee trip – visiting with Jim’s extended family! On our way back, we stopped at the home of Jim’s aunt and uncle and got to see some of his cousins and their children (including another set of twins). It was so nice to be together, even if it was only for one night. The kids thought they were in heaven, since there were other kids and a multitude of animals running around. It was crazy, but it was so much fun!
Here is Megan soothing Danny with her magic touch:
Here is Becky holding a guinea pig for the first time (she was pretty impressed when I told her I had a guinea pig when I was young!):
Here is Jimmy with ten-year-old Dakota. The boys were a riot together – definitely two peas in a pod!
And here’s the whole gang:
December 2, 2012, at 1:45 pm | I hope your day was as sparkly as the jewels the girls stuck on this coloring page!
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November 29, 2012, at 11:15 pm | Contrary to the girls’ initial expectations, the Dollywood theme park was not full of dolls. But I’m happy to say, they liked it anyway! It was a very, very cold evening, so we didn’t stay as long as we would have liked, but we still had a wonderful time there. The whole park was decorated for Christmas, and the lights were spectacular. The girls were especially thrilled by all the pink and purple lights, and by the fact that their Bubba won them two large plush reindeer at a carnival game. Who has ever heard of winning TWO large prizes at those games? Way to go, Bubba!
November 28, 2012, at 9:54 pm | Our Tennessee Thanksgiving day was a welcome departure from our normal stuff-our-faces-with-turkey-then-sit-on-the-couch routine. Instead, we stuffed our faces with Tony Roma’s steak and then rode bikes in the sunshine. No prep-work or clean-up necessary!
Here are the girls dancing by the river at our campsite after our meal:
And to give you a sense of the carefree spirit of the day, here’s a clip of Becky twirling and singing to herself:
Even though he’s not quite twirling yet, Danny enjoyed the day, too (doesn’t he look like he ate his fill of steak and maybe snuck a few turkey legs in there to boot?!)!
November 27, 2012, at 10:46 pm | The next time we travel to Tennessee, I want to make sure we get to do more sightseeing in the Smoky Mountains. We took a long scenic drive and fell in love with the gorgeous landscape. I can see why they’ve inspired so many beautiful songs.
And seeing my family enjoy the outdoors practically makes me burst out in song, too!
November 26, 2012, at 9:54 pm | One of the highlights of our trip was seeing a dinner show called The Lumberjack Feud. I’d never been to a dinner theatre before, and I wasn’t sure how all the kids would behave, but it turned out to be a great evening. The girls were mesmerized by the action on the stage, Jimmy was enthralled by the real chainsaws, the vehicles, and the puppy dogs in the show (as well as a nonstop flow of Gerber Puffs), and Danny seemed to like all the activity. As for me, I just liked having a dinner where I didn’t have to provide the entertainment!
November 25, 2012, at 9:42 pm | What state boasts stunning mountains, mild winters, bountiful lakes, and all the Southern Gospel music one could want? Well, thanks to a wonderful week-long RV trip, I can now say Tennessee fits the bill! We camped out with the kids and Jim’s parents in an RV park in Sevierville (pronounced “severe-ville”), which is the town next to Gatlinburg. We all fell in love with the area’s natural beauty, as well as its endless family-friendly amusements. We can’t wait to go back!
I’ll post more pictures in the next few days, but I’ll start off with a picture from our first night featuring a stop at Cracker Barrel for dinner. You can’t eat there without trying out the rocking chairs!
November 23, 2012, at 8:58 pm | Jim: “Susie, do you like bacon?”
Susie: “No.”
Jim: “How do you know you don’t like it?”
Susie: “God just made me that way.”
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Jim, holding up a dessert that the girls helped me make: “Susie, is there bacon in this?”
Susie: “No! Bacon POWDER!” (I wonder if she’d also call it “bacon soda”…)
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Me, after Jim navigated the car into a tight space: “Hon, you’re a pro!”
Susie: “Did you know that a crow is a type of bird?”
Me: “No, Daddy’s not a CROW – he’s a PRO!”
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Becky: “My bed smells funny.”
Me: “What does it smell like?”
Becky: “Like sheep’s fur.”
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Susie: “What day is it?”
Me: “Saturday.”
Susie: “That means it’s almost time for Christmas!!”
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Becky wrapped a blanket over her head like the Mary she’s seen in a Nativity scene, turned to Susie and said: “I am Mary. You are the donkey.”
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I told the girls that I’d only take them to the mall if they were on their best behavior. I said, “I don’t take whiny kids to the mall.” Without missing a beat, Susie replied, “Well, we better leave Danny at home.”
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ABOUT US I'm blessed to be saved by the grace of God, loved by my wonderful husband Jim, and embraced by my twin girls, Rebecca Faith and Susanna Joy and my sons Jimmy and Danny. I started this blog in May 2008 when I was hospitalized for pre-term labor at 24 weeks gestation. The Lord allowed me to keep the girls inside until they were 34 weeks along, and on July 27th, Rebecca made her debut, followed by Susanna, five minutes later, on July 28th. We ecstatically welcomed Jimmy into our lives on April 25th, 2011, and Danny on August 31, 2012. This blog has been a personal journal of faith and motherhood and the only way I can remember which child did what and when. Thanks for stopping by to share in my Faith and Joy! Feel free to e-mail me at: [email protected]. |
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