December 2010 – This was the first Christmas since they were 14 months old that we were with Adam’s family for Christmas. They have a lot of fun traditions that we were excited to introduce our kids to. / / / / / /The kids make candy houses every year. / / / / / …
November 2010 – The last time we were here for Thanksgiving, Adam and I didn’t have kids. It’s a hard time of year to travel with kids, and after we got so sick that one Christmas we came, we decided to save our trips for warmer weather. It was exciting to show the kids the …
October 2010 – We arrived a few days before Halloween, just in time to go trick or treating with their cousins. Aunt Lisa had a party before, and then we went around the neighborhood. This year’s theme was centered around our Daisy Doll. She was, of course, a daisy for Halloween. So we went as …
October 2010 – When we got to Knoxville on Saturday, we had a birthday party for Brinlee, Kimball and Sawyer again. Gran got them a gigantic cake. Even though they were sick, they were thrilled for another party and another cake. And of course more presents! / / / / / /They look like they …
October 2010 – It was not a smooth exit. I was not ready. I had been up so late packing. Several friends had come to help. The movers were supposed to be there at 8:30 to load the truck. They showed up at 12:30. That’s right, four hours late. A crew of my friends showed …
October 2010 – The last 5 years of my life have been about firsts. My first pregnancy, first house, first babies, first steps, first teeth, first words. October of 2010 was all about lasts, and it was so hard. Adam received a sudden job offer for his dream job, living near his family. We had …