All too often life gets heavy. The highs and lows, the ups and downs, the journey for the next thing, next moment. However, there should always be a time to celebrate and a time to recognize achievement!
The 2024 Essay competition began in November 2023 within our homeschool group. Honestly it started weeks before crafting the right words. It stretched to practicing countless times in front of me, to a trial run in front of our church family, to the eventual county competition.
Jackson won first for the 11th grade.
Talk about a busy week! We all have them I know. We balanced our home life, our regular classroom load, his college class requirements, basketball schedule, church, piano, extended family time with grandparents and visiting Aunt Fran, and luckily even slipped in an afternoon to be on the waters fishing with his dad.
Proud of you baby boy, and can’t wait to help you prepare for state!
celebrating the Columbus Ships in Knoxville with our pals
of course fall fishing
annual butterfly tag and release
another school trip to the pumpkin patch
the tractor and wagon ride to the field is so full of anticipation of picking the right one
tricks and treats
field trip to another museum and pumpkin patch
more ball
another hot day…of course
a lot of years growing grapes with this guy of mine❤️
my boy and I had such an experience casting and catching every time on this special Saturday!
a quick little outing for us too holds a special favorite place in my mind
summer evening exploration
the sunflower field always inspires me
night or day, they are heavenly sunshine
mommy sure does love all of the blooms
some fun we are having
my three breakfast dates while daddy was away for business
sunny smiles especially when there are ducks or geese around us
it’s been a while since we visited and will probably be a long while before we are back
always a treat to visit the mountains
Blessed!
my bestie
a great moment in history right under our feet and before our eyes
Smoky Mountains ❤️
we rented a boat for a silly adventure
what fun my loves hadl
we went to the kids derby, not to compete because too many kids entered
that is us!
our favorite Ott and his kiddos were there!
mommies Carson Newman Eagles took the trophy
I have the real trophy…
we participated in the trout derby in Cherokee
the elk in Oconaluftee were so majestic
we all gathered at the stadium for a surprise birthday party for Amy Jo
a perfect summer evening with family❤️
these kind of days are my favorite
for sure his favorite also
anything outdoors fits us each perfectly
love our Lambie Lou
perfect days make perfect memories
Abigail is growing like a weed!
Happy Anniversary
a personal favorite
Cherokee trout derby, a hike, and elk at Oconaluftee 
a fun treat 
our first ever cake decorating party was a blast
For my children 