Happy New Year

                                    

I see I haven't been to my computer for quite some time, at least not for blogging! We had a wonderful time in 'Sweet Home Alabama'! On the way there we made a stop in Hardinsburg, to visit Doug, Laura, & kids. Was way to short, but we're so glad that they live right on the way to AL and hope to stop in many more times! We also made a stop in Fountain Run to see all the family that was around. Always love seeing them again, and staying at U. Greg's always brings back lots of great memories from youth life! Finally arrived in AL after many calls and texts of, 'where are you,' and 'are you almost here'. Everyone else was there already so we started right in with the fun. Of course the guys were begging to open gifts right away, but we managed to make them wait until Christmas Eve night after a hay ride and singing a few carols to some of the neighbors. I think we all got what we asked for! For me it was an electric bread knife, scarf, and an owl trivet. Kelly got a knife, hugs & kisses. Also got candy and chocolates from Wayne and a little house light from Mom. So we were well spoiled! The rest of our time was spent shopping, ice skating, playing Settlers, and of course eating! We also went touring to Desoto Falls, The Cherokee Rock Village, Buck's Pocket, High Falls, and stopped for a sunset at the Guntersville State Park Lodge. Along the our journey we found a really awesome pottery place close to Mentone. Can't wait to go back there again! The New Year was brought in with whoop and a jump off the porch along with some kinda 'doughy in the middle' New Year's cookies. And for lunch on the 1st we ate bowl fulls of corn bread and peas hoping to get the lucky dime! We said our good-byes and headed for the COLD north country on January 2. There were temperatures of -60*F! (That was actually the wind chill, but very brutal!) We drove thro freezing rain, and on glare ice but made it safely home on Saturday evening. Cam came back with us so now we've been doing all sorts of fun stuff with him! But I think this is long enough for now..... 'The Week W/ Cam' will have to come later!

Good - Night!