Happy Birthday Grandma!!

This weekend was Mom's birthday! We won't say how old she is............................

55!!

Happy Birthday to you!

We had a GREAT weekend! Even Uncle Eric and Aunt Krystal came in and surprised everyone! You could say Mom was a little more than excited! The whole family was together for the big occasion! We spent Saturday shopping and eating at the Japanese restaurant. We had yummy cheesecake and icecream cake for dessert. We finished the weekend with brunch at Cracker Barrell! Basically we ate, ate, and ate! We had a blast spending time together! Izzy with Pop and Grandma!
Goofing around with Uncle Eric!

Uncle Eric and Aunt Krystal!

SNOW DAYS!!!!

So far we have had 11 snow days! Lots of time to play, sled and make a snowman! Izzy has loved it!

Christmas Part 3...aka Smith Family Christmas

Uncle Gary and Aunt Deb hosted the Smith Family Christmas this year and once again is was a BLAST! It's always great when we can all get together. You can be sure there will be lots of laughter to go along with all the great food!

Talking about the grandkids, no doubt!

Let me guess...football? basketball? Oh probably the grandkids again!

Time for dress up!

Big buddies!!

Jaylen and Tyce opening presents!

Jaylen looks happy!

Beautiful Aaliyah!

Tucker...slept through most of the madness!

Cooper....all smiles!

It's Christmas Time! Part 2

Christmas morning started bright and early! Izzy was up and ready to see what Santa had brought her! She was super excited about the recliner and goodies he had for her waiting in front of the tree! Grammy Ruth, the Old Man, Grammy B. and Aunt Ruby came out to join in the festivities! There was lots of yummy food, lots of presents, and lots of laughter as usual! Here are a few shots from the day!

Christmas Eve...cookies for Santa. Someone is excited!!

Santa showed up in full force!

Calling Dr. Knorr...

What's in there????

Yes, he gets excited over mouthwash!! :)

Grammy Bowers and Aunt Ruby

Thanks Grandma!

Santa Grammy had this in her red sack!

It's Christmas time!!! Part 1

Our first Christmas was in Charleston with Uncle Eric and Aunt Krystal. They only got a couple of days to spend in WV due to the bowl game, so we made the trip to them! It was great spending time with them, and Izzy really showed Uncle Eric who is boss! haha

Uncle Eric couldn't wait to open the presents!

Tired of taking pictures!! haha

Playing in her new tent and sleeping bag!

Uncle Eric helping Izzy with her presents! Who was more excited?

Gatlinburg, TN

In December we took a trip to Gatlinburg, TN to spend the weekend with some great friends, who also happen to be our neighbors! The group was made up of Mike, Nicole and Haley, Tyler, Liannie and Evie, and Jamie and Mark. Tanner stayed with his Grandma for the weekend so Jamie and Mark could have one last weekend away before they become a family of 4! So we rented a BEAUTIFUL cabin, called For Your Pleasure! :) The name helped in picking the cabin, as well as the media room! We had a blast shopping, eating (at The Apple Barn), playing games, and having our Chinese Christmas! The kids had a blast playing, the guys had a great time playing pool and watching football, and the best part............Eclipse on the big screen in the media room!!! :) Izzy with her favorite present....electric guitar!

The girls, For Your Pleasure

Izzy and Haley ready to open presents!

The Knorr family with the beautiful view!

The best part....the media room! It was a fight most of the time...and as you see...the girls win!!!!!!

Halloween!

Minnie Mouse

Halloween was so much fun this year! Izzy was Minnie Mouse, as you can see! She went trick-or-treating here and we went to Knoxville, TN to Boo at the Zoo with Haley and Nicole! The girls had a blast, but were more interested in finding the animals than the candy! And of course most of the animals were sleeping, but it was a blast anyway! We followed the trip up some some yummy Japanese! It was a great girls day!

Izzy and Haley

Football Season...in a nutshell!

Okay, since apparently I have seriously SLACKED on the blog in a while, I am gonna backtrack and try to make up for it! Football season was fun and exciting for both the Bulldogs and the Wolverines. We had a blast cheering on both teams all season long! Union finished 7-4! Go Bulldogs!
Michigan had another good season, and Izzy loved cheering and looking for Uncle Eric on TV for most of the games. We did make it to Michigan for one game! It was a blast! Izzy learned to sing "Hail to the Wictors" and all! Michigan had a good season and got to go to The Gator Bowl! We were very pround of Uncle Eric and Rod, and we look forward to seeing what next season brings for everyone!! xoxo