Thanksgiving Break

While we were in Gatlingburg TN for Thanksgiving weekend, we went to an indoor waterpark. John tried out Flow Ryder and I got it all on tape.

Grandma and Grandpa!

My Mom and Dad stop by for a visit on their way home from London. It is always fun just hanging out with them and seeing them interact with my boys. Isaac and Cole both were spoiled with around the clock attention. Cole is going through Grandma withdrawals and Isaac hit the floor when he found out that Daddy didn't bring back Grandma and Grandpa. We are so glad to have them back in the States!

Halloween came and gone!

I hope everyone had a great Halloween. We had a blast watching our two boys dress up as a cool Spider man and a very cute pumpkin. We didn't have as many "tricks"as we did the "treats"!

Great times!

Things I am looking forward to this month:

Grandma and Grandpa on their way home from England stop by for a visit TOMORROW!

New Moon opening night baby!

Thanksgiving!

Trip to Gatlinberg with John's family!

Our Family Vacation

This last weekend we were able to take a road trip to Destin, Florida. (The beach!) So much fun!! We stayed in this small condo right on the beach. It was so beautiful and relaxing to walk outside and hear the tide come in.

I have a lot to share about our vaca and so many cute pictures to prove it.


Hope you enjoy!



The weather was nice, a little cool, but still nice enough to get in the water and enjoy some time on the beach.

Other than just playing on the beach we saw and did a lot of cool things. Like.....

Walked out on to a fishing pier and saw 3 guys catch sharks and 1 catch a stingray. This was crazy cool to watch but a little nerve racking with curious Isaac wandering around.

(This shark was one of the smaller ones! )

John freaking Isaac out by getting eaten by a shark!

Me getting stuck in the shark for real! John saved the day by pulling me out before it was too late!

Visited the Gulfarium where we were able to see the Dolphins and Sea lions shows. They also had sharks, sea turtles, alligators and penguins. Isaac walked around like he owned the place. Naming all the animals. He thought it was really funny when we found out that the sea lion was named Kyle and the Dolphin name was Zach. (like his uncle and cousin) Isaac has a new favorite toy the sea lion named "Kyle"!

One day we saw jellyfish washed up on the beach.
The Navy came flying by our beach and gave us a show. There were 5 planes flying side by side in sync with each other. They did all sorts of tricks in the air. I found this to be very entertaining along with John and Isaac. Cole......not so much.....the noise scared him a little.

We had to bury John in the sand. He highly needed the exfoliation!

Of course we had to take Isaac to the "Carny" to ride some rides. He enjoyed the train, carousel, and the airplane rides. His favorite was riding the go-carts with his dad.

It was nice to get away and spend quality time together as a family. Thank you John for working hard and taking us on this memorable trip.

"Isaac's Farm"

Yesterday I took Isaac and Cole to "Isaac's farm" Well that is what Isaac thinks the Waldon Pumpkin Farm is! We had so much fun. The boy's loved it! Isaac loves to see all the farm animals especially the baby pigs. Cole just loved being outside riding in the stroller. Here are some fun pictures of our eventful day.

PLAYING WITH THE TOY FARM ANIMALS

COLE SMILES AS HE PLAYS WITH THE PUMPKINS

ISAAC EVEN GOT TO BE IN A PUMPKIN PUPPET SHOW!

ENJOYING THE NICE 80 DEGREE WEATHER
FEEDING THE PIGS

WE CAN'T FORGET THE CORN MAZE

DIGGING IN THE CORN

Over all a fun activity to do with your families.

Short Consequence

Saturday morning I woke up excited to finally get my hair done. I had made my appointment last Saturday to get a highlight and trim. Of course when I woke up yesterday morning I couldn't make it as simple as that. Why? Because I'm crazy, like any other girl sick of their pony tail that they have been strutting their whole entire life. So I decited to find a cute short cut online, print it off, show it to my stylist, and get it done. And that is exatley what I did.

Here's what I want it to look like:

Wait did I want her cut or did I just want to look like her? (hard to say!)

After it was cut there was no turning back. Did I want to cry? Yes! Still do! I still think her hair looks longer than mine. What do you think?

I was terrified to go home and face John because as we all know men do not like short hair or dramatic changes. Thank goodness for my sister-in-law Candace who was there to confide in and to help me laugh away my tears. ( I love you girl!)

I did think about running away for the next few years until it grew back. But then I thought John probally would rather have me around with a short hair cut then not at all!

When I got home John said "it not as bad as he thought it would be." That was pretty much all he had to say about it until today. He has now said "You still look just as beautiful as you always have!" and that I look like "Maria from the Sound of Music and she looked hot in that movie!" I don't think I ever wanted to look like Maria, but I really wouldn't mind looking like Julie Andrews.

So to all of you other crazy girls that are sick of your hair I hope I have inspired you. Whether it may be to never cut your hair again, do anything too drastic, or even if you want to join me in the short hair club. The choice is yours just don't forget even when it comes to cutting your hair, we have to pay a consequence.

The Last Few Weeks.......

September is flying by for us. This month couldn't have started off on a better note. John took me to see Wicked and it was amazing. I think my face hurt from smiling so much. I love every second of it! John even enjoyed hearing and seeing such great talent.
For Labor day weekend we drove to Memphis to spend time with John's brother and sister. John watched the first UT football game, while I took Isaac to the Memphis Zoo with Monica and the girls. The Next day we went to the mall and let Isaac jump on the trampoline bunji jump.



We had a lot of fun. I was thrilled to death when Jamie asked if we would keep her patio furniture for her. This Patio furniture has been on my wish list, but it's just one of those expensive things we just put off from buying. Now I don't have too. Thanks Jamie, I love it!!


We painted our master bathroom blue. I am loving this color. It looks and feels like the beach! It has become one of my favorite rooms in the house. So relaxing!

Isaac and Cole are always keeping us laughing. Here are some cute video's that I thought ya'll would like.

This never happens!!!

Cole has discovered his voice and is always using it!

This looks like a good idea, right?

Well it was......
(thinking to myself) "How cute" Okay, Isaac is ready for Cole to move.... Let me just get Cole out...Ok he is not coming out....Let me just pull his arms and push his legs and he will come out......So that didn't work. don't panic..... try again.....again..... and again.... still not working.....panicking now......what do I do what do I do?...... look around the park can anyone help?....No no body's around to help......try again......Sorry Cole I know it hurts .....You're crying, I know it hurts.....please Heavenly Father HELP!.....don't cry Krystin that wont get him out....inch by inch.....tug and pull...and finally Cole's out!

Cole was so upset. I don't blame him I found a big bruise on his leg latter that night. Poor Cole! I feel terrible.