Smokies & Splash Country

Nena and Papa took us, and David and Sherry for an overnight trip to Splash Country, but the the kids also got to explore the Old Mill.

Dessert at the wonderfully Lucy-friendly Ruby Tuesday.  (no she can't eat this particular dessert)

Soooooo much fun!  It always is.  And I managed to go not quite as crazy with the camera this year :)

Art Museum with Nena

Backposting for last fall

Nena took us back to the Art museum.  I can't remember if we tend to do this annually or semiannually, but we never get tired of it.

Iris gets very dramatic with her favorite pieces.... and fainting couches.

Clyde was our took the title of overactive photographer from me.  This was his fave on this particular day... so much like his dad.

Lu loves it more than anyone.  She sketches or draws her favorites.  Here she is sketching "Lunch Counter."

Then we revived our tired, hungry selves at Clyde's on Main.

Miscellaneous Fun Pic Dump

Still backposting for fall of 2016

Always have to have a post for just some fun pics that don't fit anywhere else :)

The kids made some lego flowers as a centerpiece...

Later, when they decided to set the table and cook dinner, there was one more lego flower...

Iris transforms our bathroom floor into her own personal foot spa...

Clyde learning to tie a necktie.  This inspired him to wear neckties over t-shirts for a spell :D.

Lucy trying on one of her Nena's old New Year's dresses....same body type much???

 Exploring the shops downtown...

spinning in prairie dresses while waiting for siblings to get out of class...

Clyde feeding Ben popcorn :)

My favorite bumper sticker from the election period...

The kids with a snoralax!

She just has such gorgeous and amazing amounts of hair.  I beg to do it for fun sometimes.

Lu and Meg discovering fun things at Pier 1.

My Trooper

Still backposting for fall of 2016.

The kids and I all have syncope, and all have asthma, but Lucy, in addition to having her severe food allergies, definitely struggles with those things the most.  Whether it's so mild, she just needs someone to prop her up while she has trouble balancing and thinking, has to lie around all day with cold packs, or has to go to the hospital for a breathing treatment or check-up after an epi-pen, she has been an amazing trooper with an amazing attitude.

Some of what Lu's life looks like lately...

My sweet precious girl.  All these were from last school year and summer, really hoping this year has less of these moments.

Ferret Pics

Last fall.

We love our fuzzies, so I have to post pics of them occasionally, there's just so many cute ones!

On one of Iris's shopping days, Nena bought her these two little beds (they're supposed to be for stuffed animals), and Iris immediately put them to good use.

They often get the run of mine and Stephen's room.  This is Ash, he is most definitely our happiest and hoppiest ferret.

Our little old lady, Laurel, on Clyde's shoulder...

Normally if someone is riding on his shoulder, it's his own Lupine...

and soot, peeking out of the covers...

My Eating Buddy

I'm still back posting for last fall.

When I feel like eating something different, I always know who to ask.  Clyde is always up for an outing and most definitely up for food.  And if it's something he's never tried, all the better!

These particular occasions were downtown.  We went for Thai Smile and Tupelo Honey (where we were given free glasses!).

Clyde ordered some sort of seafood madness (it was everything you can think of) mixed together in coconut curry and served in a coconut.  Followed by dessert! (fried bananas I think)

At Tupelo Honey, the free appetizer is hot biscuits and fresh blueberry compote.  Yum!!  Our actual entrees were delicious also! :)