Getting up to date...

On a Saturday when Mommy had to work, Daddy decided to take al 5 kids to Cades Cove to hike up to the waterfall and play in the water. He was a trooper, until he realized he locked the keys in the van and Mommy had to come rescue everyone after work. It took me over 2 hours to get to them because it was dusk and the scenic trail in Cades Cove was packed! What an adventure! They had a great time though!



We got zoo passes this year and went for the first time with our friends, the Conlan's. We can't wait to go again!




We were given free tickets to the fair this year. We saw a brand new calf just hours old, sharks, a mini circus, a petting zoo, and got balloons and candy apples!


The Cub Scouts went on a hiking trip. Daddy and Havana went with Haddon! It was a long hike, but everyone did great and the scenery was beautiful!

My birthday was yesterday (12th.) Everyone made it really special this year. While Haddon was at a birthday party, Daddy and the girls baked me a chocolate cake in the shape of a heart. The next evening, while I was at work, they decorated it. Daddy used my cake accessories and did a GREAT job! I think I'll recruit him to help with my cake orders! =) On Saturday afternoon we had our traditional taco birthday dinner with cake and ice cream to follow. They put trick candles on my cake and they kept re-lighting. It was hysterical because there were so many and the flame was so high! We finally got them out and off the cake. Harley had snuck off to the mall and he and the kids had picked out a complete outfit including shoes and earrings for me. Saturday evening Harley took me out shopping and to dinner. It was a nice evening! Thank you everyone!

Sunday before church...
I wore my new suit and the kids and I all matched! We were in a hurry so I wasn't in the picture. Hudson wasn't a happy camper so he missed the photo too. Sunday was my actual birthday so Havana took a birthday note adn offering for the camp up to Pastor. Pastor's birthday was the 10th, so the kids gave him a card, sardines, and chocolate! =)

Well, I'm up to date! It feels good and hopefully I won't get so behind again! Thanks for keeping up with us!

Smokies Baseball and Hudson's 1st Birthday

KUB treated their employee's and their families to a BBQ picnic dinner and a Smokies Baseball game on August 16th. We all went and had a GREAT time. I can't wait to go again next year! The picnic was right on the grounds. They had a playground just for kids and inflatible toys as well. There were also balloons and face painting. It was a blast and the Smokies won the game!

Hudson had his FIRST birthday on August 17th! He wasn't quite sure of his cake, but once he tasted it, he loved it!


HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

More Ireland Pictures!

These are from the Down Patrick Gaol & Museum we visited...

A rose on the way to the Church of Ireland & St.Patrick's grave
The Promenade along the Newcastle Beach
We took a scenic bus ride called the Mourne Rambler...



We went to the Tropicana Fun Pool. No cameras were allowed but we all had sunburn that evening!
Island Park in Newcastle



Daddy & the kids rode the Swans at Castle Park in Newcastle

Havana lost a tooth!

Playland on Main Street in Newcastle

Clanawhillun-This is the house that my step-dad's father and grandfather grew up in. It has a beautiful garden with gorgeous flowers. The family that lives here owns the Turnip house, a knitting factory, that is on the grounds. The husband bakes and serves guests who visit. The fourth picture is a Fairy Ring in the field behind the house. Grammy and Hudson on the Newcastle beach

16th Century Clough Castle on the way to the airport

On the plane, coming back to the States...