Our Trip to the Beautiful Smokies!

This is becoming our annual family trip to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, TN. Our family went last summer, but after going during the fall this year, we'll pretty much be going there every year during the Fall! The weather and foliage were absolutely beautiful! It was so nice being with family and taking in all of God's beautiful creation. While we were there, we were able to see a black bear and a baby reindeer (as Emma calls it). Those were the two main things Emma wanted to see during our visit. Hope you enjoy all the pics!

Overlooking Gatlinburg

Emma with her Uncle Brad on the way back from Cherokee, NC. The mountains there were alot bigger and the leaves were georgous!

Mike had to leave early in our trip, so Brad was a HUGE help with Emma! With my pregnant belly, it was hard doing alot of lifting! I think her view of the mountains was alot better way up there!

Emma and Nanny cuddling up to stay warm!

Emma with her MawMaw and PawPaw Vines

Nearing the end of our trip, Emma was "camera-ed out"!

We missed you on the trip Dad!

See why they call 'em the Smokies?

The colors were so brilliant. I think we timed our trip perfectly!

Can't wait to go again next year!

Fun with Mimi and Papa!

This past weekend, Mike and I worked the Bama game with some friends of ours. So.... Mimi and Papa kept Emma for us and as you'll see they had lots of fun! Emma always enjoys going to Mimi and Papa's!

This gorilla pic was actually taken a few weeks back. It was on the side of the road and Emma just loved it. So what do grandparents do? They stop and take a picture with it! And Emma was so excited they did!

Emma and Papa at the Botanical Gardens Scarecrow Trail. I guess Papa got a little tired!

Emma and Mimi



Looking at one of the scarecrows, thankfully not so scary!

Being silly!

By the waterfall at the butterfly house.

Emma's favorite pastime..........SWIMMING!

Emma's swimming all by herself now, without floaties!

She loves the pool, she was sad when Grandpa had to close it b/c of cooler temps.

Thanks Mimi and Papa for a wonderful and fun weekend!

More Pics from today

We had a very fun and tiring day. These aren't really in order. This pic should actually be the last one! She was wore out after it was all over!

A little inchworm was on the pumpkin we picked!

Emma's 3 feet tall!

On the hay ride to go and pick out our pumpkin!

Hay Jump!

Fun in the cotton!

Can ya tell I'm a "little pregnant"? Ha!

Emma's growing up so much! She's changed so much since this time last year!
( And well.... for that matter so have I!!)

Our Visit to the Pumpkin Patch!

We went to Tate Farms today to enjoy the beautiful fall weather and a little bit of pumpkin picking! They had lots of fun things for Emma to enjoy. She had such a great time!

It's a Girl!!!

We are so excited to tell you we will be having another little girl! Doc says that she's a very healthy baby and Emma couldn't be more thrilled. From day 1 she's been saying she wants a little sister!

Profile pic of our little girl!

It's a Girl!!

See her little foot? Isn't God amazing to create toes so little and precious?




Her elbow and hand

Our little girl at 8 weeks, look how she's grown!

Emma Fun!

Well, I know it's been quite a while since posting pics of the big sister! Here are a few of her at an amusement park in Pensacola with me, Nanny and PawPaw. She's fearless!

On a little kiddie roller coaster. Quite a rough ride, but it didn't phase her!

Emma in her "dalmation car" (that's what she called it).

Her first ferris wheel ride! She loved it!

Driving a taxi all by herself!

Emma and Mommy

Fishing with Daddy

Trying to catch a big one!