Thanksgiving in Gatlinburg

Since Curt had a break from school and we were both off from work, we decided to go to Gatlinburg for Thanksgiving. We were sad we werent going to with our families but we figured thiscould be the last vacation we get for a while with Curt hopefully starting a new job and the baby coming. After we booked the vacation we found out several cousins and my uncle and aunt were going to be there. Soon after that, my parents, brother, and one of my sisters and her family decided to join us there. They all went up a day early and just about had the whole Thanksgiving dinner ready when we arrived.

Rachel rode go carts for the first time and loved it! We went to Cades Cave, played putt putt, build a bear, shopped, movie night, etc. And of course ate at the Old Mill and got my caramel apple with nuts from Aunt Mahalia's. Curt begged Rachel to go to the aquarium but she replied with "It's just a bunch of fish"

We had a great time!

A little bit of news.....

Rachel is going to be a big sister!

I am currently 9 weeks and 5 days and due June 18th. That's two days before Rachel's 5th bday on the 20th. We had a sonar at 8 weeks and heard the heartbeat. Everything looks good so far. Rachel is so excited! She already wants to buy toys for the baby.

Halloween

Rachel & Matthew

Family Photo

Kacilyn, Rachel, & Carrie

McKenna pulling Rachel & Carrington in the wagon

Jumping in the ball pit

Pumpkin Patch

Meet Anna Leigh Crumpton

Anna Leigh Crumpton was born on August 21 at 9:54 am. She weighed in at 6 lbs 12 oz. She weighed the same as her big sister, Ella Jayne. We're going to have lots of fun with all of these girls!

Meet Emerson Ryan Martin

Me, Kristi, & Justen
The Martins---Ryan, Kristi, & Emerson

Sweet little feet

Isn't he adorable!

Rachel & Emerson

The rainbow over St. Vincent's while we were waiting for Emerson to arrive.

Emerson Ryan Martin was born on August 18th at 5:10 pm. He weighed in at 7 lbs 8 oz. Can't wait to see this little guy grow up. Congrats Ryan & Kristi!

Justen's Baby Shower

Justen's baby shower

Funny girl

I snapped some pictures the other night after Rachel appeared from her play room. She was playing dress up. I haven't quite figured out how she go the scarf wrapped around her neck and her arm, then tied in a bow. I dont know how she managed to get the marker all over her elbow.

Kristi's Baby Shower

One of my best friends, Kristi, is expecting Emerson Ryan in a couple of weeks. We had her baby shower at the church and she received tons of much needed items. We can't wait for Emerson to arrive! Kristi and Ryan, you two will be wonderful parents! We Love You!

Meet Hadleigh Elizabeth

Our friends, Scott & Shea, welcomed their third girl into the world. Hadleigh Elizabeth was born on July 14th. She's a beautiful, sweet baby. Congratulations to the Myrick family!

Welcome Home Smock Family

Hannah with us in Children's church
Me & Elizabeth
Me, Justen, Kristi, & Elizabeth
Curt, Nathan, & Me

Our good friends, Jason & Elizabeth Smock, came home to visit from South Korea for 10 days. They have been in Korea for a year and a half now so this was our first time to meet baby Nathan. He was such a cutie! It was so neat to hear of their stories and experiences so far. It was great to be able to spend several days with them while they were visiting. They'll be able to come back in a year and a half.

Somehow Jason managed to skip out on the picture taking.

Happy Fourth!

This year for the fourth we cooked out at Mama's house with the family. We swam, ate, made homemade butterfinger ice cream. We then went downtown with our church to watch the fireworks. We had a great time.