Camping 2010

Joe and I went camping on Labor Day Weekend (September 3-5th). Avery was with her dad that weekend, so she didn't get to go. We we accompanied by our friends, Donald and Angel Harris. The weather was really nice and a "touch" of Fall was in the air!

Ringgold Middle School (RMS) 2010

Avery entered the 7th Grade at Ringgold Middle School this year. Her first day of school was 8/5/10. Here are a few pictures that Joe "Made" her take. As you can see, she looks thrilled to have her picture made that early in the morning.

Lake Winnie 2010

On July 23, 2010, we visited Lake Winnepasaukah Amusement Park with Joe's Family. It was a VERY Hot day out in the sun, but the kids had a great time. Here are a few pictures from that day.


AVERY, MARLEE, AND SHELBY



SHELBY, AVERY, AND MARLEE



PAWPAW, AMY, LANEY, AND AUBREY



JOE, MARLEE, AND SHELBY



JOHN,TYLER, AVERY, AND MARLEE



THE WHITES



MEGAN

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Summer Vacation 2010

Our vacation began on Sunday, June 6, 2010. We traveled to Auburn, Alabama to visit with Joe’s sister, Amy and family. We spent Sunday evening and all day Monday in Auburn, Alabama and we had a nice time. On Tuesday morning, June 8, 2010, we set out for a trip to Orange Beach, Alabama. Joe’s sister and family led the way and we followed behind in a caravan fashion. Joe’s mom and dad traveled to Auburn Tuesday morning and they were the end car (the white rabbit) of the caravan. We arrived mid-afternoon at the Phoenix on the Bay Condo. As we unloaded and settled in to the condo, we meet up with Joe’s other sister, Julie and family.
The condo was really nice and it has a waterslide, lazy river, indoor pool/spa, and nice outside pool. Normally we stay on the beach, but since the “BP Oil Spill of 2010” we stayed in the bay area. Oil was evident on the beaches and was even seeping into the bay. However, we had a nice time and really enjoyed all the water activities.
On Friday, June 11, 2010, we had a Birthday Party for Avery at the condo. We celebrated with a Bruster's Icecream (Oreo) Cake. We traveled home on June 12, 2010 (Avery's 12th Birthday) We ate at Cracker Barrel on the way home for her Birthday lunch.






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Memorial Day Weekend 2010

On Saturday 5-29-10, We got up early and went to the National Cemetery in Chattanooga, TN. The Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts placed American flags on the graves for Memorial Day. Avery, of course, being in Girl Scouts again this year and my nephews, Hayden and Corbin, are both in the Boy Scouts.

Avery Placing Flags at the Cemetery





Hayden Placing Flags at the Cemetery



Corbin Placing Flags at the Cemetery



The Chattanooga National Cemetery is the second largest in the USA and was established in 1863. Over 12,000 Union soldiers were buried here during the battles in and around Chattanooga, most notably "Andrews Raiders," the first four men to win Medals of Honor. Veterans of the Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam are resting here, too. All U.S. Veterans of the Armed Forces and their families are eligible for interment in this beautiful cemetery. Currently about 64,000 Veterns are buried here.

Mother's Day 2010

A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials, heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine, desert us when troubles thicken around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts. -- Washington Irving (1783-1859)

My Mother Joan (I Love You)



Avery and I spent the evening at a local walking track/park. Here are some pictures from our time together.

Dixie Stampede at Pigeon Forge, TN

We went to see Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner Show on May 8, 2010. The 1:00 p.m. show was for Tennessee Girl Scout Troops and their families only. The Dixie Stampede features a four course meal. We had creamy vegtable soup with a garlic cheese biscuit, a whole small rotisserie chicken, a slice of smoked pork roast, a baked potato wedge, corn on the cob, and apple flake pastry. It was so good and we were stuffed coming out of there. I am glad we skipped breakfast that day. The arena was seperated by two sides, the "North" (Civil War) on one side of the arena and the "South" (Civil War) on the other side. We represented the "South" side during the Civil War.

The Announcer of the Show



Gone With the Wind



The North and The South







The show consisted of stunt performers and horse tricks, song and dance about the Cherokee Indians,Old West, and Southern Belles, games played between the "North and South" performers and the audience, pony and pig races, and the show ended with a contribute to America. The picture below is from the internet. I got in trouble for trying to take my own pictures....Ha Ha!

Easter 2010

After church, we drove to Spring City, TN to visit with my grandfather. My grandmother passed away on March 15, 2010 and we didn't want him to spend Easter alone. We brought food and had a family meal. Also in attendance were my parent's, my brother and his family, my uncle Lonnie, cousin Lon, and his girlfriend, Denise. After the meal, the children participated in an Egg Hunt. Pictures of the Egg Hunt are on the Smilebox slide show....Please Enjoy!

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Joe and Stacy



Stacy and Avery



Avery



Joe and Avery




Stacy and Daddy Ray



Stacy, Mom, and Brother



Dad and Daddy Ray



Avery, Hayden, and Corbin