Hatfield and McCoy

Saturday afternoon my mom and dad took us all to the Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Show. We decided to go to the 2:00 show so it was right between lunch and dinner. They had lots of fun things to look at outside of the building.

Easton was glad there was an outhouse. 😂

We had to sit at two separate tables, so Easton and I sat with these two clowns. 😁

They actually served the entire dinner before the show started. It was all you could eat of rolls, fried chicken, BBQ pulled pork, coleslaw, creamy vegetable soup, corn on the cob and chocolate pudding dessert. I think I ate MORE than all I could eat. 😂

The show was fantastic. It actually reminded me a lot of one of Craig Munk's musicals at East Noble High School, if you have ever been to one. Lots of singing and dancing. Just my cup of tea! 😊

After the performance, the kids wanted to try the shooting game.

Brett stepped in and showed them all how it was done. 😊

We had a few hours until church started, so we stopped at a place called the Apple Barn and Cider Mill. They have little shops and restaurants. No restaurants needed on this trip! Mostly we just sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful day. I'm enjoying this 80-degree weather way too much. I know cold weather is just around the corner!😭

The sunset was beautiful and the service was excellent. Probably one of the best so far! 

On Sunday, Talan had a birthday party at the park so we went to Dick's. Easton's baseball glove is getting too small for him, so he picked out a new one for Christmas. We had it steamed to wear it in.

Fits like a glove! 😂😂😂 Oh man, Brett is rubbing off on me!

Here's a picture from the birthday party. It was for the girl in the back row on his baseball team. She invited the whole team and two girls from school. Neither of the girls came. Poor thing! 

Then it was time for the Candy Bash/Trunk or Treat at church. There were so many people that we had to park at the school across the highway and be shuttled to the church!

There were over 90 trunks! That was a lot of candy. We didn't go to all of them. The kids had plenty after only a couple but I think we went to about 60 trunks. Waaay more than we needed! I think this is probably the first time I've been truck or treating in 80-degree weather. The past few years we've worn gloves, scarves and winter coats! This was much better!

This morning, Brett and I walked downtown. The tourist rush for the fall season must be coming to an end because there was very little traffic and no one on the sidewalks. It was wonderful!

We got our voting done and I finally got my hair cut. I was so hesitant to find someone new. Jill knows just how I like it cut and she does it perfect EVERY time. I just couldn't wait until Thanksgiving though. It was out of control! The lady I found was recommended to Brett by his contact at the chamber. She cut it exactly like I asked her to, so I was happy. I asked her to spike it for me. That's how I determine if it's short enough. Perfect!

Look at the beautiful after-school views!

We had another bear sighting at the house this afternoon. Finally! It's probably been a month since we've seen him. We were starting to worry that something happened to him! 

The kids said they had had enough of trick or treating, so we went to the park to throw the baseball around for the evening. See my little voter sticker in the shape of Tennessee? I love it!

The school has a turf field by the park that wasn't being used, so we played there. Easton is so much like Brennan when it comes to baseball. He ALWAYS wants to play. Talan is more like me. He'll play for a few minutes and then wants to sit and watch. 😂 We had a great time though, with lots of laughs. Mostly directed AT me and my inability to throw a baseball. Brett did say that I've improved on my catching though! 😁

I hope Madi is happy that I finally blogged again. She yelled at me last night! What a bully. 😁 Love you, Madi. 😘

Fall in the Smokies

Brett and I had a somewhat stressful time getting home on Wednesday. The resort had scheduled everyone's shuttle to the airport, ours being at 12:30. However, our flight was boarding at 1:45, so we thought that was pushing it a little close! We went to the front desk as soon as Brett's meetings were over at 11:00. Unfortunately, they were not able to get us on a shuttle until noon. Sooooo... I was a bit frustrated. Lucky for me, Brett is the calm to my storm and, although it was a bit rushed, we made our flight just fine. 

Once we landed in Charlotte, we had to run to the other end of the airport to catch our connecting flight. Good thing we're both pretty fast. We made it just in time! Our night flight was gorgeous. The sky was clear and we could see the lights below us the whole 30 minutes of the flight. 

We were very excited to finally get back to Tennessee! 

The next morning, we appreciated our beautiful mountains so much more, after seeing the brown Arizona mountains. 😁

I was pretty much worthless on Thursday and slept until 11:00 after we took the kids to school! Look how much the trees have changed in just a few days! Gorgeous!!!

I spied my little Eastie in red going in from recess. Oh how I love seeing him with a smile on his face at school. That is one of the things I loved most about working at the school... Seeing my kids throughout the day! 

Janae had to work a candy booth for Beta Club at the park trick or treat, so we had to hurry up and get costumes on after school. The boys had said for weeks that they would just be baseball or football players, so no need to buy costumes. Of course, on Thursday morning they complained and wanted costumes. I headed to Family Dollar in search of something... Anything! I hit the jackpot. Costumes were buy one get one 50% off. That made each costume $3.75. Score! Were they going to win any awards? No. But the boys were excited and loved them, so that's all that matters! Easton was an army guy. He wore his skeleton jammies underneath. 😂 I did his face paint for him. He started out looking like a mime.

But each step looked better and better!

Talan was a ninja. He had great moves. 😂

Easton's final look...

These two crack me up. I don't know how, but none of us managed to get a picture of Janae's in her cute super girl costume! We are going to Trunk or Treat at church on Sunday, so I will make sure to get photos of her then!

This event was for three schools. Pittman Center had the most participation for the chicken dance and won the traveling trophy. 

My boys, however, did not want to participate in the chicken dance. Mom and I weren't shy though! 😂 Once Easton saw we were doing it, he joined in. 

Talan was just an angry ninja. 😁

 It was a beautiful evening. It doesn't really matter where we go. There always seems to be a beautiful backdrop for our pictures!

The boys participated in the costume contest. No awards were won, but they didn't even care. They saw some friends and had a great time. 😊

Friday morning at school was foggy. It looks kind of spooky, but beautiful at the same time!

My parents, grandma and I spent the day driving to Cades Cove. It wasn't too busy, but busy enough. 😁 The sights were breathtaking though. We had a great time. 

Since I didn't make it home to pick up the kids, my sweet hubby sent me this after-school photo. He knows that I have to get a picture every time I'm at the school! 😍

The guys all wanted to stay home and watch the Cubs game, so us ladies went to The Island for the evening. It was a warm and beautiful night and we really enjoyed ourselves. Janae is still obsessed with wanting readers. She found these little tiny grandma readers. She looks hilarious! 😂

This afternoon my parents are taking us all to the Hatfield and McCoy dinner show. We are all looking forward to it and starving ourselves until then. 😁 It should be a great time!