Growing up too fast

Monday, July 23, 2018

Glamping in Savannah Ga with Mimi and Papa T

What a great weekend we had in Ga. And there is no better way to go than in a Class C Motorhome!
We walked downtown Savannah Ga, where Chris and I also got kicked out at the curb at the cutest historic B&B....(thanks mom and tom for the kidfree night) We went to Tybee Island near Hilton Head, saw where the girl scouts troops historic home is located, Camped near by, had smores over the campfire, visited the beach and Tybees lighthouse. We had so much fun! Thank you Mimi and Papa T.

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

1 School Year makes a big difference! 3rd graders to 4th graders

Registration for 3rd Grade
Sadie on Left Trista Right
One School year later----BiG 4th Graders
Whew.....hold on tight mama. One proud Mama!

Last Day of 3rd Grade


Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Sleeping with Penguins- TROOP 535 In Gatlinburg

We had so much fun with Troop 535 in Gatlinburg. We slept with the penguins, had the entire aquarium to ourselves and we got to meet MOMO the penguin. He tried to escape several times.
After several educational talks we headed to Anakeesta- SO NEAT. Top of the mountain swinging bridge, Blue Bell Ice Cream, Zip Lining (which we will have to go back and do) Fun times with the troop. We had somewhat of a wet ride down the chairlift but we ended up dry by the bottom.
So fun with these girls.

Memorial Day Bike ride in the Rain


 The girls insisted on riding their bikes. So daddy loaded them up for us and we went to the library trail. Half way on the trail the sky opened up and we were SOAKED. Thankful it was cool and not hot. We had fun. Rode for about 1.5 hours and then headed home for lunch.

Happy Mothers Day 2018 at the Carlson Casa

Who turns down an opportunity to watch this sweet girl. NOT US. 
We loved watching you Quinn while mommy and daddy went out on a date.
Mom, Stephen, Jenny and Quinn came over for Mother Day. I fixed two diff. quiches. Salmon Asparagus with Goat cheese and a mexican fiesta one. 
We had cheese blitz crepes (keto and non-keto) Filled with fresh fruit. 

Happy  Mothers Day, Mom. Love you!

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Oh Quinn....we love you!

Quinn- 8.5 months
You are so sweet little one


Vicks Tissues

Is anyone else obsessed with VICKS TISSUES as much as I am??
I. LOVE. THESE. TISSUES!

Visitors at the Ritz Carlson

Nana Vivian and Papa came to visit. We also had a special visitor Ann Marie for the night. They were here for some tests at Vanderbilt. Was so nice to have them here. 
Papa T and Mimi came for a quick trip. They sweated it out at the girls Field Day took us to lunch and stayed the night.  
We love you guys! 

Sadie won first place in the Jump Rope. Trista won second in Hola Hoop and First place in the water cup walk




Third Grade Mothers Day Tea.

Love my girls. They had a special Mothers Day Tea at school where they wrote poems, "About Me" and gave me a personalized cook book with recipes. What a special Day. 
A few things they said "ABOUT ME"
Fav. Thing to do: Rest and Relax
Fav. Food: Salad
What I do when they are gone: Work and Relax. Enjoy Peace and Quiet (lol)
If I were a superhero who would i be: WonderWoman because she has wonderwoman panties, socks and shirt that daddy got her. (true news) Bwahaha!
What I like most about mommy: She takes up places we want to go. 


Rock N Roll Marathon. Final Mile

Girls Joined running club this year. They ran every Thursday completing a total of 25 miles and the final mile was just ouside Titans Stadium downtown where they ran their final lap. They liked it so much that we are joining Cross Country next year. 


Friday, March 30, 2018

Fun Girls night out to see the play: STEEL MAGNOLIAS



Sunday, March 25, 2018

Thursday, February 15, 2018

40 Feels Fabulous!

Low Carb. Low Sugar Carrot Cake
Wine Tasting at Fontanel
Limo Ride to Arrington for Wine, Chese, crackers and greta convo 
with some of my besties! 
Dinner at Fontanella Cafe

40 Feels Fabulous and that Carrot Cake was so darn good

Chris did good planning and taking advice and suggestions from 10 diff. women!

5 healthy ingredients!

My Love


Happy New Year and Out with Mommie at Rain Forest Cafe

Every girl needs to get a little shopping in, right?
 New Years Celebration in the neighborhood with Perer Family. So fun!
Rang in the new year as a family.
Our awesome Mimi made the girls quilts this Xmas. Tediously made with love! We are so lucky to have you in our lives!
Birthday Celebration with our Cruz man.

Sadie and Trista's Valentine

Cruz Lopez- 4 years old
Hang in there girls...he's gonna be a hunk in about 15 years.
Cruz brought the girls Flowers for their birthday and Chocolats and goodies for Valentines.
They love him.

Tuesday, January 2, 2018

Christmas 2017 with Family in Chattanooga.

Mimi Hayes made these awesome quilts for Sadie and Tristas bed. So soft, so adorable and every stitch, ruffle and patch made with so much love!

A VERY Cold Christmas Day. 

Hot Coco helped
Ice Skaing with Cousin Parks downtown Chatty at the Skate Rink.

2017 Family Fall/Winter Photos

Family Photos 2017 
taken at Fontanel
Sadie (L) Trista (R)

My love!

Sadie and Trista turn NINE!

Maggie Moos Ice Cream Cake


A few friends to see Ferdinand the  movie

9 years!Where does time go??
This little handsome stud, Cruz. Gave the girls flowers
for their birthday.