New Ride!

Dad got him an new ride.  They are so excited!

 Greg has been talking about visiting the Ark Encounter for a long time.

So we finally got the opportunity.

It was massive and impressive!

 Animal Park with lots of animals!

 We ate there overlooking the Ark and animals.

 Thankful for the sunshine!

Ohio/Kentucky

 We visited the Aquarium!

 Saw the Cincinnati skyline

 Went downtown Cincinnati 

 She found a two story Barnes and Noble at the levee 

Creation Museum

Christmas Remodel!

 All jumbled up in no particular order!  

The before!

 During

 After Ceiling!

 During

 Ceiling Before!

Not finished but it already looks so good!

11th Grade!

How on Earth is my baby an 11th grader?

Just blows me away how fast these years have gone by!

Today she drove herself to school for the first time. 

Today, starts a new more independent chapter of her life.  Bittersweet, but she is smart, and funny and full of spunk!  I know her story will be awesome, but I will be honest.  I'm content to stay right here in the moment... just for a little longer!

Keep shining little star!

You are loved and you are awesome!

Smokies Part 2

 Part two we spent with Kacey, Mom and Dad!

 I'll forever be grateful for this trip!

 the memories

 Mom and Dad rested some, we went on a hike

 and a picnic

 While they hung out at the cabin we tubed.

 Chicken by the River