The Sharps: 2012

Friday, July 20, 2012

Back Track to Dollywood 2011

Our little fam ready for some Dollywood Fun!

The annual Dollywood trip was upon us and I said to myself, "oh since Dan is working and can't get off, I will just take all the boys up by myself. It will be fun right?!!" Well, thankfully it was fun. Exhausting but fun

All the boys aboard the Duckies

Good times on the Piggies!

Richie and Me on the Ferris Wheel
He BEGGED me to take him up and I am really glad
he did! Great Ferris Wheel conversations!

Jordan manhandling Sam at the Pancake House

As tradition dictates we all went to the Pancake House on Friday morning. It is my favorite pancake place. Lots of good memories. I was So happy to be there and share it with the boys! We missed you Dan!!!

Me and Adam

Sweet Baby Tru

Riding the tram from the parking lot to the park
Thankfully I had lots of willing helpers with the
boys, thanks Harrison!

Peace Out AdMan
Sporting Jordan's hat

The BIG group shot

Not so happy boys on the bumblebees

Victoria and Sam on the carousel

Truman and I were benched on the carousel
It was for the best... he wasn't loving it

A soggy little Animal

King of the Land Richie

Trying to keep cool

One of our Roomies, "Little Man Luke" with a
Big Man Toothbrush
We had a great time with our roommates the McPheters
and Mitchell Families. 5 adults and 11 kids and
NO fighting! It was FUN!!

Richie relaxing before we leave

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Ruby Falls

Ruby Falls
Before we left TN I wanted to take the boys to Ruby Falls
on top of Lookout Mtn.
So one COLD night for FHE we did it!

Our attempt of a group shot

Adam and Richie walking carefully through the cave

Inside shots of the cave

Impressive formations

The boys did really well including Truman!
It was about a mile of walking and thankfully
Truman walked some.
There were times he needed to be held; he even
let this nice girl behind us hold him.

We are happy!
Or crazy :)

Ruby Falls!
It was pretty impressive.
We got to walk behind it and if you look up
the water looks like diamonds falling down.

Adam by the Falls

It was a fun night and the boys even got to meet Santa and his Elves after the falls. They also picked out some souvenirs Richie chose a stuffed animal hawk and Adam chose a "ruby" about the size of his hand. Sammy and Truman are just young enough not to care about souvenirs, so they left with memories that they will not remember :) Thanks for the fun Ruby!

Saying Good-bye

Before I left Tennessee my Mom and sisters threw me a going away party.
It was a lot of fun and a lot of work for them...Thank You!!
It was great to see so many people who have impacted my life forever.

My Mom and Sisters and Me
Elizabeth, Stephanie, Mom, Me, Kathryn, Kelli
I miss you and Love you!!

My fabulous friend Melissa!!! I miss her A LOT!
She has since moved home to TX

Sis. Sink and me
She was my YW leader and was my RS president
She has watched me grow up, Love her!

Diana and Me
She was always so kind to me and was a instant friend.
She has since moved too!

Great food and cool decorations!

Melissa and Shirly
Two ladies who helped me a great deal while we lived in TN
Thank You!!

Melissa, Me, Pam, Kelli
Pam is another person who has watched me grow up.
It was so fun to be her VT and work with her in YW.
She is a Great Example to me!

Allie, her SWEET baby Emma and Me
Allie is an amazing person and I count myself blessed to be
among her friends, I miss you and Love you!!

Sammy helping himself to some good eats!

I wish I got pictures with everyone who came. THANK YOU so much for your kindness and friendship! It was a great send off.

Monday, February 20, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Happy Thanksgiving 2011

We Are Thankful For Our Boys!!!

Adam's 8th Birthday

Adam's 8th birthday!!

Adam's birthday was a good day. I had to really be in the zone for that day. Dan had left to start his new job in Utah about a week before, so I was flying solo. I was really blessed that day and it all worked out. I took all the boys to Chuck E. Cheese when Adam and Richie got home school. It was THE perfect time to go to Chuckie's. Not much is happening there on a Monday at 3:30pm. All the boys had fun and we left with no tears...success! We got home and had Adam's favorite BBQ pizza from Domino's. My mom was planning on making Adam his favorite cake of hers, the pound cake, but unfortunately she was sick so I went to plan B, Oatmeal Chocolate Cake and let the boys decorate their own piece. With Dan in Utah I was left to being the photographer, needless to say it wasn't pretty. We set up the computer so Dan could "be" there through the web cam. When it was all over I was happy and grateful. Happy I made it through the day and grateful for everyone that made it a special day for Adam.

Adam is a good kid. I am so grateful he is the one blazing the trail for the other three. He is a good big brother and a good son. The comment I get most from people who interact with him is, "Adam is such a sweet boy". I agree. We Love You Adam!!