My Tennessee Home

Those of you who know me well know that I love that I grew up in TN. I love the mountains, the mild seasons (except summer-too hot!), the heritage than runs so deep & appalachian culture. My Dad grew up on a farm in an area affectionately called "stinking creek", this is not a name that represents the beauty of this area. The address is actually Pioneer, TN which is much more fitting in my opinion.

I took these photos when I was home at christmas. We had our first real White Christmas in Tn since 1976 I think. It was really beautiful. We were actually snowed in for a couple of days because the area in pretty rural & it takes some time for the snow plows to make it make into the mountains.

View from the left side of the front porch.

Down the hill to the right you can see my Grandpa's old barn. Still standing.

A couple of apple trees.

View out the kitchen window up the the field. It's pretty common to see several deer or turkey wandering around up there. We also saw a bobcat this year when we were home.

Front porch center view...This is my favorite.

Now, do you see why I look forward to visiting my TN home? Wide open space with lots to explore.

More snow fun

As you know, when the temps are high enough we TRY to get out & play as a family. So a couple of weeks ago on Monday (Daddy's full day with us) we bundled up & headed over to Caboose Hill. Now, for my TN folks, it's a big hill for these parts. You guys would probably call it a nice slope. It was perfect for our little guys. They had alot of fun. Even Quinn enjoyed it. It's been kinda slushy here lately, i'm ready for some new white stuff!

I'm Back...

Well, I'm starting to make some headway with trip/holiday recovery so I decided to sit here & upload pictures & play on the computer for THE ENTIRE EVENING. It's my mini vacation from the things that need to get done.

It has been snowing for close to 24 hrs here & I just love it! Instead of catching you up from Nov til now i'm going to share about this week. Now, I have to admit I don't get too excited about going out to play in the snow b/c it's cold, wet, & is a big hassle to put on all the gear. I love watching it fall, wearing my PJs late into the morning & sipping coffee for hours as I watch it. Today, since everyone was well & the wind wasn't blowing we went out to play. It was worth the clothing hassle. We had so much fun! Just to warn you...my boys are dressed in every shade of blue imaginable :) Aunt Amy, recognize the tool snow suit??...finally getting some real winter use.

After a snow face plant

I can pull him Mom!

The little red car glides nicely on top of the snow

King of the mountain

First snow angel

So, it's cold, but we are having fun this winter!! For our friends and family in TN...glad you're getting a taste of our cold but you'll probably never see this kind of snow :) come on up!! we'll share :)