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Gatlinburg Trip

We were in Gatlinburg, TN from Friday through Monday. We spent Saturday and Sunday at Dollywood where we rode lots of rides, saw 1 1/2 Rhonda Vincent concerts, and ate some great food. Dollywood is a great theme park with very friendly and accommodating people, beautiful landscaping, and lots for everyone (even those of us who don't like rides). The fall decorations were very festive. Fletcher loved all the rides but declared the soaking River Rampage his favorite. On Monday we rode the Sky Lift for an amazing view before heading home. It was a very enjoyable trip!

We're Off!

Tomorrow morning we are taking off, running away, skipping town for a few days. We have had a crumby week (month really) and are looking forward to a much needed trip away from home. We'll be driving to Gatlinburg, TN and staying in the "Alpine Retreat." We plan to go to Dollywood (yee-haw!) for amusement park rides, train rides, Bluegrass music including Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, and BBQ. Sounds hokey but wonderfully fun. I'm hoping the weather is just like today: cool with a slight breeze. Perfect for my ideal fall outfit: jeans, cute shirt,and flats. You know I'll take lots of photos and post them upon our return.

Busy Weekend

Friday we went to visit Mom and Aaron for Mom's birthday. We took lunch and enjoyed hanging out and visiting with our family. Saturday was cleaning house and running errands and babysitting on Saturday night. Sunday was Touch-a-Truck and then to my Aunt Jolene's house for lunch and more family time with my aunt and uncle, Aunt Hilda and my Daddy. Fletcher loved Touch-a-Truck (where he sat in a jet cockpit, in the cab of a dump truck, a digger, and a garbage truck as well as climbing all over a fire truck) but I think Uncle David's toys were more fun: Fletcher got to ride on the tractor with Uncle David (notice who is steering!) and sitting on the motorcycle, four-wheeler, and jet ski. Aunt Jolene and Uncle David have invited us to camp out on their beach (they live on the lake) and we can't wait to make that happen! Fletcher will love it!

Fall Homeschool Day at Latta Plantation

Today Fletcher and I went to Latta Plantation after school for Fall Homeschool Day. Tonya and her kids met us there and we all enjoyed learning about the farm animals, watching a spinning demonstration, making crafts, and more. It was a beautiful day to be at one of our favorite places.

Great Haircut, Finally!

After 2 recent misses I have finally gotten a great haircut thanks to Abee at Hair Color Experts in Birkdale. It was a wonderful experience and I knew the minute that I sat in her chair that she knew what I wanted and how to do it. It is so important to have good hair, it effects my entire outlook. I am so happy to have found someone and I vow to never be "cheap" when it comes to my hair again!

Happy Birthday, Lannie!

Fletcher's friend Lannie celebrated her 4th Birthday with a party at the Children's Art Project in Cornelius. Fletcher, Cam, and I had a great time, enjoyed seeing lots of school friends, and helping Lannie celebrate her big day. Happy Birthday, Lannie!