Fall Break 2010

We took a trip to the Cherokee Indian Village over fall break. I have not been there since I was a kid myself and don't foresee me going back anytime soon. We all had a wonderful time and had perfect weather, but other issues arose. Of course there is only one way to get to Cherokee and that is over the mountain and through the woods (for miles). While traveling we had a few get a little car sick. It was quite an experience. To this day if you ask Tucker if he wants to go back he grabs his tummy and says, "Mom, no you remember I got sick." Bless his heart ! We had to stop in Gatlinburg and pay $5 to stand in the parking lot and let him get some fresh air. He finally got it together enough to get back on the road, but it wasn't long before Jeremy got sick. Not to mention having to stop on the way over because mom got sick. What a trip!!!


Entrance to Cherokee Indian Village on Cherokee, NC

Doo, Gramps and the kids at the village

Watching and listening to the guide talk about the canoes they built and what they used them for

Rylee with the beading Indian

This Cherokee was making pottery. She had a little girl named

Rylee Katherine. We thought that was neat.

Listening to him speak about the Cherokee Indian Tribes.

Tucker with a Cherokee making blow darts

We also went to the zoo over Fall Break. It was a GREAT day! Most if not all the animals were out and we even took our picnic lunch.

ZOO 2010

"The Monkey's"

Our Family

Rylee and her daddy

Rylee Kate and her "boyfriend"

Tucker and his best pal

We spent one day of Fall Break at the Discovery Museum in Chattanooga. The kids had a fun time and we definitely enjoyed the day!!!

Before we headed in

Digging for dinosaur bones

Dr. Rylee Kate Lorenz

Tucker handled the wheelchair thing pretty well. We talked to him and explained to him that some kids can't run and play like he can and that he never needs to take that for granted but to be thankful for his health and abilities.

Daddy and the kids after the museum

Me and my babies

What a wonderful week spent with my family!!!

Doosie's Special Day

Doosie~ We hope your day was as special as you are. We hope you enjoyed your surprise muffin breakfast, your flowers that were delivered to you that day and your dinner at Calhoun's. We love and appreciate more that you will ever know.

The Porch

The Entrance into the Dining Room

The Table


The kids and their Doosie on her birthday

Tucker and Rylee Kate looking at the fish and duck

Feeding the fish and ducks

Kindergarten Funny

The other night Tucker was telling us who knew what a verb was. Being the mom/ teacher I asked him what. He said, "A word that shows action." I said great Tucker. He said," You see hop, I can hop so it is a verb." (I am assuming Ms.Williams explained it like I do that if it is something they can do then it is a verb.) Jeremy asked him if read was a verb, "Tucker said read, Can I read? No, then it is not a verb."
Jeremy and I both thought we would die laughing. On a more serious note Tucker is doing great in kindergarten. He is learning many sight words, word families, and is even decoding words, and reading books with many of his sight words in it. He is also doing a good job learning all about touch math. I am SO proud of Tucker and his willingness to want to do well .