Continuing with traditions...

We enjoyed our time in Asheville with Ray's parents...did a little shopping (Where I got to go to Trader Joes...if you are keeping track I'm on a role...3 in 3 weeks!), a lot of eating (thank goodness for the long walk we went on) and some visiting!

We celebrated shop local Saturday by supporting Diamond Brand sports, McCaffey Tree Farms and Gus's Good Times Deli!

We got to choose from a new batch of trees at McCaffey's Tree Farm and there were so many to pick from! With Ray's broken foot and the snow/ice on the ground we didn't go deep. We got a beautiful 9 ft tree and luckily that is what is now in the back of the truck! A family realized as they were leaving they had the wrong tree tied to the top of their mini van and their daughter figured it all out and they came looking for us!





We got in quite the traffic jam caused by some road work on a bridge, so we were super happy to get to Gus's and see it was open, there was a parking place and no line! The quiet restaurant didn't last long as within minutes there was at least 20 people waiting to order.


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Continuing with the traditions...

A game of Michigan Rummy anyone?

Traditions...

Ray and Mike enjoying their Thanksgiving Day Waffle House tradition!

Meet me in St Louis...

This past weekend Mom, Emily, Molly & Mullen and Donna all met in St Louis for a girls Christmas shopping weekend! We had the best time and all got people checked off our list.
The Nonna's fueling up for a day of shopping at the Drury's hot breakfast buffet.


My favorite little shopper was so good! Love this little 2 month old so much!


I think you can say we were most excited about the Nordstroms, the outlets and REI...


Mullen leading us in out Sunday morning prayers...so sweet with his hands folded!


And before we headed home we made a Trader Joe's stop (or 3). I so wish Memphis would get one!


I really didn't take many pictures...I guess I was too busy shopping and trying to stay warm! Man was it cold in St. Louis this weekend!

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Fun, but quick trip...

To Atlanta to see Torrey, Dan and Savannah and to meet Calvin! We had a blast shopping, eating and playing!

Getting my Trader Joes fix...

In Atlanta with Torrey and Savannah!

Rocky the racon...

We have a crawl space under our house and earlier this year we caught a possum. Well lately we have been hearing something trying to claw through the downstairs bathroom...talk about being scared to death! Anyway, he has been caught and will not be back! Now let's hope he didn't have any friends!

The perfect combination...

This weekend was the perfect combination of fun, family and productivity! First, had the best Thursday night at More Than A Meal. While I love going to GROW, sometimes (especially when it is cold) I feel an urge to stop at Idlewild and to serve at More Than A Meal, because as my friend LaShaun wrote..."It could have been me." I love calling everyone by name and hearing their prayers. Before heading to wing night, I stopped at Miss Cordelia's for their Holiday Open House. I really kinda wish I would have never tried the #cake as I have wanted one ever since!
On Friday, I had the very best time with Karen, Jeri and many other JL friends at Girl's Night Out followed by a late night snack at Huey's before calling it a night!
Then Saturday morning mom and I went to the local church's crafts fair while dad went and got Lily and Layne! We had the very best time feeding the ducks, making rice krispy treats, touring the playgrounds and playing!












Oh and I went to church, ran 8 miles, went to the grocery, did a little shopping, made a delicious meal for a new momma friend, cleaned out the downstairs closet, watched TN loose and hung out with Ray! Just another weekend really!

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6 weeks old

This little turkey's momma has a dr's appointment tomorrow, so they came to spend the night with Nonna and Poppa! I'm glad I was able to go hang out with them for a bit. Such a cutie!

Proudly wearing orange on Sunday...

It was a beautiful weekend drive to Columbia for the TN/Mizzou game. Tailgating at an opponents field in the RV lot is the way to go. People were videoing our breakouts of Rocky Top and wanted photos with our crazy large head cutouts. We made a lot of new friends and enjoyed catching up with old ones. The RV owner, Dan, declared this the best tailgate of the past few seasons (plus Allison and I know how to cook!). I always enjoy catching up with Allison. We pick up like we never missed a beat. Plus it is always a treat hanging out with Chris, Sammy and Andrew.















The game was hard to watch and freezing, but Sammy got us all seat together so we made the most of it!











As we were hanging out around the bonfire for a post tailgate with some choice words flying out of these diehard fans, one guy said...but we still wear our orange on Sunday just as proudly as we did on Saturday! That my friends is a Vol For Life. #vfl

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