The Last of My Smoky Mtn Pics

I can hardly believe it is the eve of Christmas Eve! Where in the world has the time gone??? I don't care how prepared I want to be, there are always things that don't get done around here....but, I'm trying not to stress the small stuff ;) There are decorations that just never made their way out of the attic, but I am loving all that we've put out anyway. It's hard to believe that I'll be putting it all away in just a few short days :( I LOVE Christmas, but it seems like it comes so quickly and goes by even quicker...it kinda makes me sad. Oh well, I plan to do all I can to make these next few days as happy and joyous as I can...I want my boys to have wonderful Christmas memories from their childhood just like I do. I've got lots to do today, but I wanted to take a few minutes to download the rest of my pictures from our Smoky Mountain trip. I know that there is no one just dying to see them, but I have this little complex and I know that it'll bug the fire out of me if I don't put these up before I start with any new pictures I take in the next day or two, so just humor me ;) These pictures are so out of order and that usually drives me nuts, but remember...I said I'm not gonna sweat the small stuff!!!

Here's me and my little angels at the Applebarn restaurant before leaving Pigeon Forge. I have only eaten there twice and I've gotten the same thing both times...turkey and dressing...YUMMY!

Here's Matthew doing a little window shopping in Gatlinburg in the village area.

Jason and Jacob enjoying a last minute swing on the porch of our cabin before leaving it for the very last time.

Love this picture! These two really should be brother and sister :) I'm so glad and blessed that Jacob has someone who loves him so much...love you sissy!

Another picture from the Applebarn...

Michael is so funny...I can hardly believe that he turned 14 while we were in the Mountains! He is truly a special little guy to me and I love him so much!

Jacob leaving Pirates Cove

Our cabin...Pirates Cove...it was really nice!

Jacob posing by the fireplace...I guess I should have fixed his hair before taking this picture! I did afterward, but by the time he slept in the car, it didn't look a bit better!

This was our master suite at the cabin...Jacob just thought it was awesome that this jacuzzi was inside the bedroom!

Our KING sized bed that I would have loved to brought home!

Matthew snoozing on the way back to the cabin after a long day...

Matthew and Jacob posing for a picture on the bridge in Gatlinburg. Note the date...they're looking pretty young to be 27 and 23 :)
Actually the batteries kept falling out of my old camera and it would mess up the date every time! I finally put a band-aid on the battery door to keep it closed!

My boys window shopping in the village at Gatlinburg...Doesn't Jason just look SO excited! I think he would have much rather been back at the cabin...next time I might just leave him there ;)

The family strolling around Gatlinburg.

The kiddos in a sleigh outside of Wendy's in G-burg.
I think it's funny to see them people through the window...I wonder how many pictures they're in???

Walking in G-burg

Guess I better get busy! Jacob and I are going to make Oreo balls, bake cookies and decorate his gingerbread house that he just can't wait to start on! I've gotta get my camera batteries fully charged as I know there will be lots of pictures snapped in the next few days. I still need to take some pictures of my trees and put on here. I really have enjoyed them all! Our main tree in the living room is just delightful, I'm totally in love with my little gingerbread tree in the kitchen, Jacob's sport tree is just too cute, and I fixed a new tree this year that's kind of special, but I think I'll leave it a surprise until I post a picture. Here's wishing you all happy Christmas preparations! I'm sure I'll be posting again soon ;)