Cades Cove 2011

My Dad and Elsie came in town for Thanksgiving. We decided to take a drive up to Cade's Cove (or Code's Cave according to Gavin). We went up through Townsend and hit no traffic, which was amazing!

One of our main goals for going was to try and get a family picture for our Christmas card. Although, I got a few of the boys that were good....it was a major FAIL as far as a getting one of all 5 of us. Mainly, because of Eric's hair. He decided to bring his hair stuff and just fix it when we got there. Let's just say....that was not the best idea. Anyways, we used one of our previous family pictures so it worked out.

This little guy was getting a little sick of being in his carseat....and he was not at all impressed with the scenery.

Nolen's smile cracks me up.....his whole face smiles.

Gavin posing....

This cracks me up....Daddy was getting everyone situated.

My boys....how precious are they?

Toothless Gavin

Mommy and Cohen

Big boy standing (walking? not so much)

Papa (my Dad) and the boys

Papa, Mama Elsie and Cohen

Jax Beach

Eric was in a wedding in Jacksonville this past weekend and so we all went down. Thank God my Mom was able to come over and stay with us and keep the boys so I was able to attend the rehearsal and wedding with Eric.  It was so nice to get dressed up and be around adults for a change.  

The wedding was beautiful and the bride looked stunning.  My husband looked pretty handsome as well.  It would have been awesome if I had some pictures of us dressed up.....but I don't.  

These are the 3 pictures that were taken on our trip.

How fabulous is this sunrise?

Eric took the kids out on the beach and to a little park.

We ate at the Salt Life Food Shack and it was really good.  It is always a little nerve wracking trying new restaurants with Gavin because of his milk allergy.  They did a great job and he was able to have grilled mahi and corn on the cob.

We had a great time.  It was a quick trip and a lot of time in the car but it was worth it.  

Cohen's 1 year pics....

Have I mentioned that I love pictures of my kids? Can you imagine any better "wall art"? I can't.

A friend of mine, Tiffany who also happens to be an amazing photographer took these 1 year pictures of Cohen.  

He could not have been a better model.  

Now I have the tough decision of which ones to print.  Any suggestions, anyone?

Ninja, Captain Hook and a Baby Shark

Well.....they days of Eric and I picking and coordinating matching outfits for the boys on Halloween are over.  Both Gavin and Nolen had very strong opinions about what they wanted to dress up as.  We went over to a friends house this year and went trick-or-treating with 2 other families.  The kids had so much fun!  They got TONS of candy....which I wish would go away.

Little Captain Hook could not be any cuter!

My Ninja!

I love this picture.  Hot husband.....adorable shark baby.

Love that smile.

Gavin looks so grown up to me.  This is the only picture I got of him after we left our house.  He was way to busy.

Nolen in full costume.  He had fun but once his little bag was full....he was over it.  He didn't want to go to anymore houses.  He said he had enough candy, he was cold and was ready to go home.  That boy can whine with the best of them.  I think 4 is the age of whining.

The next day I put Cohen's costume back on him and took some pictures.  

Little Man standing....he has zero interest in walking but he can stand for as long as he wants.

Love him.

Pumpkin Carving

Eric and the boys (well mostly just Eric) carved pumpkins.  Gavin and Nolen ran around the yard and got more grass stains and holes in their jeans while Eric carved pumpkins.

Gavin and Nolen with their pumpkins

Daddy and two of his boys

Cohen wanted in on the "man" picture