What's in a Day!

     Jenna-Benna and I had a wonderful time going over to our friend's house yesterday.  We did nails, took pictures, watched tv, played outside.  It was very nice to get to know Ashton more!  I love her and I love her family.  They are a good Christian family.  I always seem to look forward to be going over to my friends!
     Today, my family and I went to the Chattanooga Nature Center.  It sure is nice there.  Jenna and I saw some horses.  When we were leaving, one of them was trotting over to the other.  It was sooo cool!!!
     The day is really, really hot.  Jenna is about to go swimming outside.  I might head on over there in a little while.  The pool really isn't that bad.  I might just call my friends and tell them to bring their swimsuits over if they haven't left yet.  The Petersons will be coming over tonight for supper.  I can't wait!!!

My #13 Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

     I am so happy to be #13 today!  I love it so much.  I am now officially a teenager!  I am thankful that I was born to a wonderful family #13 years ago.  It was fun to celebrate with shrimp fetaccine alfredo with fried shrimp and chocolate cream pie.  We played a game called LIGRETTO.  That was a blast!  I'm having a great birthday.  Thankyou, Mom and Dad and Jenna and Kaila, for sharing the day with me!  I love you!  xoxoxoooxoxo  ~Leah

The Week With Uncle Brian and the Kids

     I was great to spend time with my uncle and cousins.  We went for ice cream, gone to the aquarium, saw some lights at Rock City, played games and went for pizza at Chuckie Cheese,  walked around at Cloud Line Canyon, took Krystle to the mall, and much, much more!!!  It was a blast.  Lots of time well spent. 

left to right: Krystle; Leah (me); JennaFaye; Brian

left to right: Krystle; Uncle Brian

Brian

Uncle Brian

     It was sad to see them leave, though.  It felt like something was missing.  Well, I can't wait for them to come down again!  My Grama called and said that they got home safe and that they had a great time.  We are looking forward to another visit.

We're Welcoming.........

     Uncle Brian, 'lil' Brian, and Krystle!!!!! I can't wait to see them.  My Daddy is talking to them on the phone right now!  Jenna is standing on the porch waiting for them.  This is sooo cool!  They are finally here!!!  We are going to have so much fun.  They will be staying here for a few days.  I will be writing more over the time of their visit.  Well, gotta go and say hi!

A Wonderful Weekend

     I had a very nice Thanksgiving.  My family ( Dad, Mom, Kaila, and JennaFaye) and I spent this Thanksgiving together and had a delicious meal that my Mom had prepared for us to enjoy.  It was a very tasty. 
     Jenna and I put up the Christmas tree after the Thanksgiving dinner.  We decorated it with beautiful ornaments, yummy candy canes, and a gorgeous angel topper.  The tree looks beautiful!  It was fun decorating the tree with my sister.
     That evening, my older sister, Kaila, bought the Christmas Classics movies, and we all watched them together.  It was nice.  We had a great Thanksgiving.
     On Friday, or Black Friday, Mom, Jenna, and I woke up at 4:00 a.m. and went Christmas shopping.  It was a blast!  Although, as much fun as it was, shopping for each other and getting each other's gifts, I don't think I will get up at 4:00 a.m. and go shopping again next year when I can sleep in!  I think I can wait til a little closer to Christmas and get some good deals and get some stuff on sale.  I can avoid the long lines and still be able to find the presents I need on sale a whole lot closer to the holidays.  It was fun, though.
     On Friday evening, Mom took Dad and I downtown to see the " Lighting of the Christmas Tree", or something like that.  We had hot cocoa and watched the boat parade down on the Tennessee River.  It sure was pretty.  Seeing all those Christmas lights on the boats made me smile.  We walked around a little and took some pictures.  Later, the show came on.  We watched that for a bit.  The Singing Santa was supposed to come up and sing. We waited and waited for him, but we were sooo cold and decided to head back to the car.  We knew he would be coming up, but we decided not to stay for him, though.  We all said, "He's taking too long, and we're freeeeezing.  Let's just head home now".  So we did.  When we got home, we saw the fireworks that were supposed to go off.  We could see them through our window.  It was a really cool night with my parents and family.
     Today, we are just hanging out at home and enjoying our down time.  It's really, really nice to relax after a splendid Thanksgiving.  It was a great "weekend", and we had a wonderful time together enjoying one another and each other's company.  We thank our God for being so good to us and giving me a Christian family, great friends, and a comfortable place that I can call home.  I give myself to Him, the ever Providing God.
     Have a nice rest of the weekend and hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful and relaxing.  God bless you all so very much.

     I just LOVE my dog, Miss Molly.  She is such a wonderful dog.  She enjoys sunning and laying out in the yard when she can.  Especially when it's sunny.  She loves to run as well.  If you watch her run, you will notice that she zooms right by.  She is like a race car or a fly (or some really fast, speedy thing :P).

My Wonderful Family :)

Miss Molly

Leah (me)

JennaFaye

Mom and Dad

Kaila (older pic)

Brother, Bill, and Sister-n-law, Stephanie, and their three boys, Liam, Daniel, and Brennen