Apple Barn!

A couple weeks ago we took a family fieldtrip up the mountain

to Wooden's Apple Barn.

We enjoyed a delicious apple dumpling

and bought a pumpkin and some yummy apples!

It was the perfect fall outing!

Free Feast!

This past Saturday my mom, sisters, and I decided to go on a shopping trip to Knoxville.

We were having a jolly good time,

and then lunch time rolled around.

We couldn't agree on a restaurant,

but we finally ended up at a Longhorn Steakhouse.

Now, here comes the amazing part...

When we got to the door, they said you could only come in if you had an invitation.

The restaurant was new, and they were training their employees.

For some unknown reason,

they let us in!

That meant that we all got FREE meals, drinks, and a dessert!

Check out the size of my steak! 

Don't worry, I didn't eat the whole thing.

I split it with Jessica.

(I use the word "split" to make myself feel better.  :) )

Anyways, it was a happy, happy feast!

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween from the beekeepers and their baby bumblebee!

My sister Jessica beat me to posting about the fun party that we went to,

so you can find more pictures here.

I'll take the easy way out and just post a few.

We were each supposed to bring a Pinterest inspired treat,

so we made these fun pudding cups. 

And here is our sweet bee! 

I took pictures of the steps to make the bee costume that I may share later,

but Joel says that it would be a terrible tutorial.

Let's just say I was flying by the seat of my pants,

making it up as I went along.

Oh well, at least it fit!

My first homemade Halloween costume was a success!

Tonight we're headed to C.S.B.C.'s Fall Festival.

(mainly so we can wear our fun costumes again...

and maybe we'll help out a little!  :)  )

Pumpkin Babies!

 We got the grand idea from Pinterest to put Lydia in a pumpkin.

Here she is in all her pumpkin glory! 

Then we got the idea to try it with our friend, Zoie. 

We were a little nervous that tears would be shed,

but they seemed to tolerate it pretty well. 

Aren't they so incredibly cute?!

Zoie tried to pull Lydia's bow off.

They're friends already! :)

Happy Fall!

Here is our cute, little Lydia posing with a pumpkin.

Joel carved this awesome H pumpkin for us! 

And here it is glowing! 

Gibson Family!

A couple weeks ago, wait, make that months, (man, I'm behind!)

we went to Knoxville so Lydia could meet the Gibson side of the family.

Here she is with her Great Grandma & Grandpa.

And here is my lovely cousin Catherine.

She came all the way from Arkansas to meet Lydia!

(Not really, but we'll pretend.)  :)

And here are my dear Aunt Twylia & Uncle Ernie.

We all ate at MiMi's, and it was so good to be together.

When we got home, Joel (who couldn't go because of work) asked if she behaved herself.

Yes, yes, I think she did.  :)

My Aunt Terry & Uncle Eddie were also there, along with Dave, Jonathan, & Madison,

but I somehow missed getting their pictures,

so here's the best I could come up with:

Uncle Eddie with Lydia a few days later.

He tells the best stories! 

Hopefully Lydia will be able to hear them when she grows up a little.  :)

So now she's met almost all of the Gibson side.

She still has an aunt, uncle, and a few of my cousins to go!

Soddy Daisy Football!

Lydia got to attend her first football games this fall.

We enjoyed having her there,

but I'm not sure how much she loved it.

Someone even gave her a SD football,

which we passed on to the cousins. :) 

She's so snuggly with her Poppa! 

Let's go blue!  Let's go blue!  Let's really, really go!  :)