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farewell 2012
I decided I would do something with the kids today that Chris would’ve wanted to do if he was here. So after a productive morning of school work, lunch and rest time, we headed to the GSMNP!
Our goal was to see snow (even from a distance) and wildlife. Well, that was mine, Foster, Katie and Theodore’s goal. Parker’s goal was to shoot and kill a snow monster and a sea monster.
We did see snow! Way up yonder! And we counted 66 deer. The best being the big buck that Foster took pictures of. He said it was an 8 pointer. I let him get out of the van and walk in close, he was so excited.
Foster chattered the whole time about his daddy. All the kids did, mentioning all the trips before when we had seen another big buck or the bear we had seen or all the turkey. It was a wonderful way to have them have a little daddy time today, without really being with daddy.
We picked up pizza on the way home and I had asked everyone to say “farewell 2012” before getting in bed. Mostly they just ignored me or didn’t cooperate. I know the day is soon coming when I hear “Mom you’re such a dork!” on a daily basis. For now though, I just threaten them to get them to let me take their picture. Especially that big one, he really doesn’t like his picture taken anymore.
Christmas at Mamaw Mary’s
I feel very blessed to still have my Mamaw. She will be 83 in January and is still sweet, still cracking jokes and even has a “gentleman friend” who comes over and watches Reba re-runs on TV with her. She is one of the most genuine, precious people I have ever known. Even though she has not had an easy life, her spirit shines with contentment and joy. She will not hesitate to tell anyone how “the good Lord” has taken care of her and her family. Merry Christmas Mamaw Mary! We love you!!!!
an early Christmas with Daddy
And last, but not least, a Keurig for Mommy. (He knows me so well.)
30 days of thanks: day 29
I’m thankful…
30 days of thanks: day 20
I’m thankful for…
my husband, my parents and every veteran,
free meals,
beautiful, sunny weather,
the Great Smoky Mountains National Park,
seeing 29 deer, 1 black bear, several turkeys, crows and squirrels,
that my kids were so excited to ride without their seat belts around the Cades Cove loop,
home,
watching Everybody Loves Raymond with my sweetie.
30 days of thanks: day 11
I’m thankful for:
FALL,
the crunch of the leaves,
the warmth of the sun,
the cool of the breeze,
the excitement of costumes and candy,
the smell of a campfire,
the sounds of children running and laughing,
progress on projects,
family time together.
All the Little Grubbs 
