Happy Fall Yall!!

So far, soooo busy!! We have had a fun and event-filled fall so far! I'll try to go in chronological order of the fun that has been going on...

ELAN'S FIELD TRIP

Elan had his field trip to Walden's Pumpkin patch and they all had a blast! It was a beautiful and warm day- perfect for being outside at a pumpkin patch!

Emery even found herself a little pumpkin!

Elan and his buds- Grace Ann & Mackenzie

PUMPKIN CARVING

We had some friends over to carve pumpkins a few weeks ago. The kiddos had fun decorating cupcakes, carving pumpkins and roasting marshmallows!

After a few too many juice boxes!

TRIP TO THE MOUNTAINS

We took our annual fall trip to Gatlinburg with the Byrd's and had so much fun! We enjoyed a rainy Friday in the cabin playing games, building firetrucks, eating and ok- I will admit the girls did take a few/several hours to go shopping while the daddy's did these things with the boys! Thanks Jay and Robert for being so supportive of our "habit/hobby"! Saturday we went to Dollywood and we ALL enjoyed it so much!! Even Emery and Austin got to enjoy the fun! The boys were fearless on all of the rides and even wanted to ride the big roller coaster that Dana and I worked up the courage to go on! Going on a bear hunt...

Cheese balls...

The first year the big boys slept all by themselves- first of many slumber parties I'm sure!

So proud of the firetrucks they made

The "babies" riding all by themselves!!

Aden & Elan checking out their maps to make SURE we're going the right way...

Make note of the HUGE wooden roller coaster in the background... yes- this is the one that Dana and I rode! It took some convincing- I had to work really hard to twist her arm :), and it was SO fun!

Riding with the big boys

The kids had so much fun playing on the playground for a couple of hours while the "big kids" took turns riding rides!

Riding the train through the park

Eight hours at Dollywood can make you crazy!!

Another fun year at the cabin with some of our very best friends!

ELAN'S SCHOOL HALLOWEEN PARTY

Elan had his Halloween party at school last Friday. The kids were all so cute dress up and we even took time to play Boo Bingo! Bonnie made the cutest "mummy dogs", "ghost sandwiches" and candy corn cookies- she's is such a creative and wonderful cook!!

CAMPING TRIP

The past weekend we went camping at Defeated Creek in Carthage with some friends from church. We didn't know what to expect going camping on Halloween weekend, but the trick or treating was over the top!! The campers really do it right with the decorations, etc! We had so much fun and really enjoyed the beautiful weather Saturday and getting all bundled up for the cool nights and mornings around the campfire. We're already looking forward to a spring camping trip!

Frances & Elan playing on the rocks
The girls playing a pretty intense game of cards!
And the guys in a game of bocche ball...

Trick or treating at the campground- check out those "eyes" on that truck!!

Our little pirate and ladybug!

Emery checking out her "loot" in the camperA fun weekend of camping can make you a little crazy!

CALEB'S 3rd BIRTHDAY PARTY!!

Cousin Caleb ("CC" as we have nick-named him) had his THIRD birthday party Sunday. We can't believe he is turning three! He is such a sweet, rambunctious, fun, silly little boy and we love him SO much!!
The guitar from Gran & Grandad was a HIT!!

Grandad taking Emery & Caleb for a ride after the party

Happy Birthday Caleb!! WE LOVE YOU!!