Bbrrrr......

It is snowing hard in Tennessee, over four inches so far. The dogs have their coats on, but still won't go outside and get their feet wet. Everyone is snowed in and power is going out all over. The roads to our house have been closed down, and everyone is snuggled in for their long winters nap.

Daisy

This is Daisy, Rebecca's birthday gift. She is a Wheaten Dachshund, very sweet tempered with wiry hair.  She and Tidbit are still working out who is the boss but I think Tidbit will have to resign the title.

Last night was Rebecca's 17th birthday. We had dinner at La Carretta where our neighbor, Adam put a sombrero on her head and everyone sang Happy Birthday in Spanish to her. Topped off with a Twilight "Team Edward" Pillowcase and pins, she had a great night. She can't wait to see New Moon this weekend. 

Christopher's Recital

Christopher had his recital Wednesday, November 18, 2009 with Music by Ravel, Purcell, Finzi, Donaudy, and Hogan. He did wonderful. Everyone was so proud of him. He had to create the program and work out all the details himself. He was graded on it for college. Everyone came to hear him, friends, family and other students. He sang for about a half hour and did a great job.

Cassidy has decided she doesn't like her hair up anymore so as soon as she has the chance she will pull out the braids or ponytails when you are not looking. Fortunately Mommy is on to her and always carries a brush and rubber bands!

Dress up time is always fun!

Cassidy loves dress up whether it is with her brothers and sisters or her friends

Jamie update

Jamie is doing better, she is home from the hospital recooperating. Still very weak and tired. Hopes to be back to work at a few days. This is what she looked like for 80's day two weeks agao

Dance, Dance, Dance

Cassidy is having a great time with Ballet and Tap. Every Thursday she rushes in to get her "Dancing  Clothes" on and go to class.

Moving Week!

Kasey and Cassidy are striking out on their own, they have found an apartment that they will be moving into within the week. (It will take a week to move everything they have.) They will be back now and then for laundry though!

Exchange Place Weekend

Last weekend was the Exchange Place. The kids got to see a real blacksmith, Paint on a horse, work really hard selling cinnamon rolls, and enjoy the period set farm.

How gentle did that horse have to be to let that many kids handprint on it!

TJ's girlfriend Laura pondering her next song.

Just another afternoon outside! Playing with hula hoops and the riding toys, Cassidy, Jennifer and Timothy had a great afternoon while there was a break in the rain.

Jamie and Lynns House Update

Jamie and Lynn's house is coming along quickly. The siding and shutters are up. The windows and doors are in. Jamie got the back doors with the blinds in between the glass so she doesn't have to clean them. The brick work is done. The sheetrock person came by last night to measure. Jamie's laundry room is the same size as one of our bedrooms!

Confirmation

Rebecca, Matthew and Timmy were all confirmed at church by the Bishop. Reverend Shackleford was also there. They each received a new prayer book and crosses and the church had a very nice lunch for them. Dad even dusted off that tie he has.

Gatlinburg 09

Timmy, Cassidy, Rebecca, Jennifer, Matthew at Gatlinburg just toodling around.

Mommy and Cassidy

Cassidy and Mommy playing outside. Our favorite thing right now is bubbles and riding her toy four wheeler.

Cassidy

Cassidy had her big birthday and turned three in July. We started out at Warriors State Park but it started a Tennessee thunderstorm part way into it and we relocated to the house. Pinata's and dress up - even Timmy was dressed up! Dora and Boots cakes, make up and kitchen pretend. She had a great day.

Grandma got Cassidy a new Dora the Explorer doll that now eats, plays, naps and sleeps with us.

School Started.

Cassidy started Ashley Academy last week and loves it! She got her new lunchbox and rides to school with Aunt Jamie. Her teacher is Miss Elizabeth and she gets to swing at recess.
Kasey started back to Northeast State full time, just one more semester there then transfering to ETSU. She is juggling full time mom, student and working 40 hours a week. Must be nice to be young and have that much energy.

Let them eat cake!

Cassidy says the best part of the cake is still the icing!

Jodan 09

Cousin Jordan (my niece) has cut her hair. The pictures show she can look good no matter what she does with it. Soooo not fair!