Last week Brandon took off and we did some fun stuff with the kids. At the last minute we decided to take a trip to Gatlinburg over the 4th of July weekend. It was a fun trip but we will never go back during a holiday. It took us 7 hours to get there and we fought traffic all weekend...not fun when you have 2 kids in the back seat!! After we got back, we went to the botanical gardens for the 2nd time this year. This time Abby wore her bathing suit so she could get wet. On Friday, Abby and I went to see Toy Story 3.....soooo cute! And, on Saturday afternoon we took Abby to the kiddie carnival in Athens. This week it will be back to cleaning, cooking (which I did none of last week), lots of laundry and taking care of the kiddos on my own. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted!
Brandon and Campbell waiting on the fireworks.
Brandon and Abby in Ober Gatlinburg going down the alpine slide
Eating at Bubba Gumps
Abby and Campbell with their new penguins from the aquarium
Abby liked the aquarium but all she wanted to do was buy something at
the gift shop!
Abby was really tired at the kiddie carnival. We had been at the pool
all day!
Botanical Gardens!
I finally got all 4 of my Christmas trees up...What Was I Thinking!!! I did one in Abby and Campbell's room, one in the living room and a Bama tree in the office. The Bama tree turned out really cute, even though I hate the actual tree (a $35 special from Wal-Mart). I am already dreading taking it all down. And, yes we already have presents under the tree. Brandon had to do some early Christmas shopping since he had to leave town for work and won't be home until Christmas.
I love Halloween, but this one proved to be a bit tiring. After Abby's party on Friday, carving pumpkins, and trick or treating both nights, I was a tiny bit glad Halloween was over.....Bring on Thanksgiving and Christmas!!!!
Abby loves to dress up and LOVES having her picture made. Here are a few pictures I made last week while hanging out in the house.
We have had alot going on lately!! Over the fall break we took a beach trip with my friend Amanda and her kiddos. Brandon took off to keep Campbell, which made it alot easier on me. We had a fun time and the kids really enjoyed playing with each other. And, thanks to Allie (AKA little momma) Abby was more than occupied! 
Today was Abby's first day back to school. Both she and I were very excited. Her teacher this year is Mrs. Amber. I play bunco with Amber and she is such a sweet person. We were so glad to hear that Abby was going to be in her class.
Brandon and Campbell waiting on the fireworks.
Brandon and Abby in Ober Gatlinburg going down the alpine slide
Eating at Bubba Gumps
Abby liked the aquarium but all she wanted to do was buy something at 
Abby was really tired at the kiddie carnival. We had been at the pool 
Botanical Gardens!
