Honey, Pop, Grammy, Pappy, & Chloe At The Hoedown!

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Our Dollywood Extravaganza!

~BLAST FROM CHRISTMAS PAST~

Had to include a couple pics from memory lane..These were taken last November..She was a little over 4 months old..Time flies!

She used to be such a great traveler!

~NOW BACK TO CHRISTMAS PRESENT~

"It looks like Kmart exploded on that tree" ~Pappy York(I had to share this quote - John reminded me not to forget :))

She really is enjoying herself..Just hates being in the stroller, but had to because we didn't have both of her shoes....See story below....

Chloe with Pappy, Grammy, Auntie Heidi, & Uncle Trevor

Our Family (don't know what Chloe is doing..Maybe singing a Christmas Carol!)
On the merry-go-round!

Mommy and Daddy

Chloe's first ride at Dollywood
Chloe and Pappy having fun!

I think Pappy thought it was a roller coaster!

Chloe thought it was great!

We had our annual trip to Dollywood to see the Christmas lights..We had a great time once we got there...The trip down there left a lot to be desired (Chloe screamed the whole way! I thought John was going to kill her, She really knows how to push our buttons!..Oh, what family fun!).. Chloe had to spend the night in the stroller, because we lost one of her shoes..We get to the tram and realize she has no shoes, so John goes back to get the shoes ( while the man driving waited..they were so kind!), we thought were in the van...They weren't there! We found one in the stroller, but the other one has still not shown up, after multiple calls to the Dollywood lost and found..They probably wish I would stop calling...I loved those shoes..Oh well, I always wondered how people could lose one shoe when I would see on just laying there, but now I know...Just another story for the books...Unfortunately, she couldn't get out and walk around..I need to start packing an extra pair of shoes..Lesson learned....Enjoy the pics!

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I am once again posting on Tuesday....

Outside My Window...is a beautiful, sunny day!

I am thinking...about packing for our trip to Pa! Also thinking about John and he has many things to accomplish before our trip.

I am thankful for...God's faithfulness to our family..Also His provision for our needs throughout this year!

From the learning rooms..We had a Dr. Tom Wallace to our church for the services this past Sunday and he spoke about stewardship..God's Word emphasizes our responsibility to give to our local church..John and I very much want to be good steward's of what the Lord has blessed us with and also to be a channel through which God can work! We also want to teach Chloe that the Lord is the owner of all that we are given.

From the kitchen...not a lot of action..We are trying to empty the fridge before leaving town, so we will be feasting on leftovers tonight!

I am wearing...comfy clothes..For once not my pajamas!

I am going...to start packing for the trip and organizing everything that needs to go with us.

I am reading...my new Better Homes and Gardens.

I am hoping...Chloe travels well on the trip..Pray with us about that!

I am hearing..Nothing! Chloe is napping!

Around the house...everything is finally in its place from the weekend..I like to have a clean house, so that when we get home everything is neat.

One of my favorite things...family time! Sunday evening we just cozied up on the couch and played with Chloe.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: Packing up and traveling to Pa to see family.

Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your families!

Simple Woman's Daybook

Outside My Window...are beautiful, sunny skies..It is much warmer today!

I am thankful for...a day to be at home and get all my housework finished.

From the learning rooms...we (by that I mean Chloe) are learning to obey right away!

From the kitchen...loaded baked potato soup - one of my favorite winter meals.

I am wearing...as always, my pjs.

I am creating...more room in Chloe's bedroom..finally getting her clothes packed up to make room for those she has that still fit and also to make room for the new ones she will receive!

I am going...to spend quality time with my Hubby tonight! Yeah! Chloe is already in bed!

I am reading...haven't had much time for personal reading, but I have been reading to Chloe..She loves to bring us a book and plop down on our laps, actually she just backs up and sits down, it's sooo cute!..We have been concentrating on "Good Night Moon" and her Strawberry Shortcake book..I am glad that she loves books.

I am hoping...that Chloe becomes a better traveling companion very very soon..We are about to embark on that time of year when we spend mucho time in the car!

I am hearing...the television...Too bad there is never anything good to watch.

Around the house...the house is finally clean! After an all-day marathon of cleaning and laundry.

One of my favorite things...Watching Chloe with her first lollipop from the bank... you would have thought I gave her the greatest thing..She only licked it like 3 times..It was more fun to touch and get on her clothes and everything around her.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: Errands tomorrow, Wednesday is Baby Bookworms at the Library and Church, Thursday is playgroup and a playdate at the Benders', Friday rest!, Saturday, work for me, visitation for John & Chloe.
Have a great Week!

Some Recent Happenings

Daddy and Chloe

Me Working Hard ( Not Really)

Me Smiling For Daddy and Chloe

Some Harvest Pictures

Play Group - Tackling the Tunnel!

Chloe and Her Friend Esther Shaking The MoroccosShake It Chloe!

This is just a hodge-podge of pictures that I have from the past week or so..Hope you all have a great day!

Happy Veteran's Day!!

Today we honor all those that have so valiantly served our country through the armed services...Chloe is blessed with an heritage that includes many of these faithful men and we are so very thankful..It is so important to teach our children to give honor and respect to those that have bravely fought for our freedom that we freely take for granted..Thank you Pappy, Pop, Granddad, Chloe's other Great Grandfather ( my Pappy :) ), who is now with the Lord, and many others who were and are ready to sacrifice their lives for ours and many other Americans..We love you! May John and I do our very best to instill patriotism in our children! And as always, we must think of the One who made the greatest sacrifice for us..Our Heavenly Father who sent His only Son, Jesus Christ who was willing to die for my sin and yours also...We have a wonderful Savior!