Pigeon Forge Getaway

 We took a short getaway to Pigeon Forge. The leaves were changing and were absolutely beautiful- yellow,red,and orange. The weather was gorgeous! We were able to spend a day at Dollywood with Helen and Jim. We rode many rides and did a lot of walking. Dylan even walked the entire day. The park wasn’t crowded. Helen even rode a couple of rides with the boys. 

We also ate at Paula Deen’s restaurant and did some cider and wine tastings in Pigeon Forge. Our hotel had an indoor water park. We rode the indoor water slides and had a lot of fun! It was like whitewater rafting! Definitely feeling my age.  

Austin Choir

 

Austin had his first choir concert this week at the high school. He is singing bass. At the high school level, the guys “upgrade” to a tux adding the coat to the attire. He also has new dress loafers that he chose. I’d say he looks spiffy - handsome! 

His choir consists of freshman members and he is one of the 3 bass section. 

Daughter and Sons

 I love my kids EVERYDAY…. National Daughter’s Day and National Son’s Day gives me the opportunity to celebrate them all just as I do everyday. 

Folly fun

 We started the day eating a yummy breakfast at a place (Charleston Delicatessen) Chris has been wanting to take me for awhile. I’ve had some deserts from there  but Chris had always brought them to me. Then we proceeded to have a wonderful date day (after setting up a tv in Austin’s room ). We went to Folly Beach and were able to  Morrison Island lighthouse after walking the trail. We also walked on the beach. We  visited the pier and had dinner while sitting on the pier. We saw someone getting married and listened to Georgia play football. Helen and Jim were also able to join us. It was a fun day! 

School days

Year 27 begins! I am teaching third grade yet again.  I am excited. This will also be the first year that I do not have my kids hanging out or riding with me. (Sob, sob)

Austin standing 5’7 3/4  He is ready for his freshman year. He will be taking a gamet of classes to include Biology, Human Geography AP/Choir, Personal Finance, Fundamentals of Webpaging for first semester. Goals to balance school, chores, gaming and to take risks and challenges in learning putting forth best efforts. 

 Dylan is starting a new program this year at a new school. He will be learning life skills and have many opportunities to use them in a classroom/ real life setting opportunities. He will have 

Summer Ends!

 Summer comes to an end… Chris and I celebrate 29 years of being married. 

We were able to go to MB for a couple of days to relax and play at the beach, visit the FamilyKingdom, go to the movie and do some shopping for school. Mostly we were able to relax and spend time together