Christmas travels

Just a few pictures from our travels to the Bells and the Maples over Christmas.  Santa came to visit the Bells and the kids loved it, although I think the adults were just as excited!  We enjoyed our time w/both, and hope you enjoy the pictures!

Hat/scarf gift from Grandma & Grandpa.

Family portrait.

New hats from Matt & Connie, Yan & Sam!

At the Opryland Hotel.

Hunter learning how to wink!

Siblings

Announcement

This post pretty much speaks for itself, so for those that didn't already know....now you do!

Family time in Tenn

Just a few pics from our family Christmas party 2011 (yes I know we had it on the 12th of Nov!).  It was a long drive down & back, but so very worth it!  We had a great time w/the whole clan, and Maddie & Hunter got a night of camping w/Bruce & Mary which they loved.  It's so nice to be just a day's drive away from home, so we're taking advantage every chance we get.  Not sure what Christmas holds in store yet, but hopefully more time w/family.  Until then, enjoy!

Maddie loves to read w/Uncle Sammy!

A loving papa.

And loving aunt/uncle too!  :)

You can't build gingerbread houses without tasting the goods!

And so did Hunter.

A throw-in from Halloween night.

Marine Corps Marathon is done!

The marathon is behind us, and with a finishing time of 3:43:28!  Thanks to all for the support, and especially my wife who is caught red-handed below!

Thanks for the motivation Coach!  ;)

Getting some nutrients at mile 20, just before the 14th St bridge.

Just havin' fun

Just a few pics of recent playing, decorating and enjoying donuts!  Enjoy!

Candy corn dress made for Maddie by Grammy.  Can you tell she's been eating chocolate?

Just hanging out.

Enjoying the local park.

Decorating mini pumpkins.

Krispy Kremes decorated for Halloween!

Our beloved dane.

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Fall camping

So we took off from the big city last week for some fall camping in the Shenandoah mtns and it was awesome!  We found corn mazes, pumpkin patches, caverns and a southern kitchen serving great food!  It was our longest venture in the camper thus far, and we continue to learn tricks of the trade to make each trip a little better.  The leaves were starting to change and it was beautiful.  We landed in New Market, VA in the heart of Civil War history, but admittedly didn't take much of that history in this time around.   It was a wonderful trip....enjoy the pics.

In the corn maze!

Funny lookin' haybale.

Sporting some new boots.

Inside Luray caverns.

Supporting the Vols, even though they were playing #1 LSU!

Bill got in on the fun @ the corn maze farm!