Visiting Down South

After leaving Brian's house, we stopped in Gainesville to visit our house and check on it. Danny decided on a whem to go and visit Nana and Tio Gus in South Florida. So we loaded up again and a-way we go!

We got to Uncle Gus's house (Tio Gus) and enjoyed a few days. The boys were all there visiting also, but they left the next day...and I was really bad...I didn't get any pictures of them!! What a horrible Aunt!

One of the days we went to Boyton Beach to walk around a little.

Here's Daddy, Nana, Lily and Lucas

Daddy, Nana Elizabeth & Lily

They all look so much alike.


Lucas loved playing in the sand at the edge of the water.
It was too cold to get in!

It was a short time, but we loved getting to see them.

We LOVE you guys and miss you so much!

Thanksgiving 2009

This year for Thanksgiving we all went to Brian's house. (my brother)

My Aunt Nita, Nana Inez, Pat & Mom and my family all met there. (with exception of Ty).

We had a great time hangin' out.

Here's the whole gang! Even the dogs. :-)

3 Generations ...Me...My Mom....and My Nana..(my Dad's mom)...

Nana and me....I love you Nana so much!!

Aunt Nita & Lacey, Nana, Brian and Holly

Brian's family....

Brian, Candace, Riley, Peyton and Pepper

Granddaddy "rocked" Lucas to sleep...ahh...how sweet...

The night before, Granddaddy was standing up holding Lucas, and he fell asleep..

I think Granddaddy found his calling!

Peyton and Riley

The kids throwing up leaves...

Peyton, Lily, Lucas and Riley....

Cousins....

Obviously you can see we didn't plan for this "photo shoot"....b/c

none of us are matching...and Lucas has a red gatoraid smile!

But it was wonderful memories made.

Granddaddy and Grandma.....

Pat (aka Buford) and Mom

Brian letting the turkey get the most of him....

The kids were a little tired after they ate too....

Brian and I with our Nana.....

This is the MOST LOVED lady that I know of....

Yummy food that was prepared and devoured!

We had so much to eat....

Baked Turkey, Fried Turkey, Baked Ham, sweet potatoe sufflet, cranberry jello salad, corn casserole, squash casserole, watergate salad, greens, cresant rolls, and cornbread...not to mention all the sweets....

Choc. chip pecan pie, chocolate cake, several different kinds of cookies, pound cake,
pineapple cake, blueberry cheescake and Lord...there was probably more....

The girls making name cards for the table with a turkey on them.

Brian frying the turkey....

We enjoyed ourselves....we played and enjoyed each other.

Danny riding Lucas on the 4-Wheeler....

The girls playing "Holey Board"....

Danny made this set for Brian and his family...

Great job, Honey, for doing such a great job making and painting those!

Candace setting up the batmitton (prob. misspelled it)....

This was the night before...the ladies were hanging out at the table....

Don't be fooled by those red solo cups!!!

Except for Nana...she so sweet and innocent...LOL....

Brian taught Danny how to shoot a compound Bow....

Here Danny is explaining to Lucas about the arrow...and where to hit the "deer"...

DAnny is so good about explaining things to the kids...he's such a good Daddy!

Danny practicing!!!

How sexy he looks doing this!! :-0

DAnny and Lucas walking out to take a look at where he shot the deer.

Riley...

She's getting so big!

Here's the lesson going on.....

The addiction has started!

Peyton....Brian's youngest daughter...

Peyton and Lucas...

Thanks to Brian and CAndace for letting us come and crash your house for Thanksgiving.

We had a wonderful time!

Halloween 2009

Halloween is fun around here. The Young Harris College puts on a great time. They set up booths with fun activities for the kids to do and one of the dorms decorates and the kids can go in and trick or treat. There is also a haunted house, but we haven't done that yet.

Here we are on the square in Hiawassee. It's a lot of fun also. A lot of businesses here in town set up tables and give out candy. With the houses being too far apart, this makes it easy and fun for all the kids.

Here we are with some of our friends....The Holton Family

Glenda, Calvin, Lily, William (in the back) and Lucas.

Lily and Lucas getting candy from one of the tables downtown.

Lily and Lucas inside the dorm with one of the residents at Young Harris College.

Inside the hall at Young Harris College.

Lily and Lucas decorating cookies at one of the booths at the Young Harris College.

Lily loved watching her dress when she would spin....it would glitter in the light...

she thought she was a princess....

This year, the kids decided what they wanted to be all by themselves....When Lily decided she wanted to be Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz...it was cute, Lucas just said he wanted to be The Tin Man....no direction needed on my part, which was cool!

Dorothy and the Tin Man

The Tin Man....

Ah.....How Cute!!!

Sweet.....

He looks like he's going to get into trouble, doesn't he?

After all this fun, we went to our friends farm, The Ledford's, and enjoyed great food, fun fellowship and a bonfire! They are always so hospitable and we enjoy ourselves so much!

Fall 2009

Fall is such a beautiful time of year here around the mountains. We love seeing the leaves change their colors. The reds, yellows, greens and oranges just makes you feel alive!

One of our local banks dresses up their lawn with wonderful backdrops for me each year. Last year it was removed before I was able to take my pictures. So this year, Lily kept reminding me to get my camera and let's go to the bank. Lucas was really good at letting me take the pictures. Normally he pouts but this time he really got into it. The sun was bright and in our eyes...but we were just happy to be here.

So hope you enjoy our pics ....