Knoxville Zoo

When we first arived in Gatlinburg, we took a day and went to the zoo.
We had a wonderful time at the Knoxville, Tn Zoo.

Amber and Madelynne loved the petting zoo.

GATLINBURG-SEVIERSVILLE-PIGEON FORGE TRIP

Don and I went to the mountians for 9 days. We left the day after Christmas. My son Donny, his wife Shelly, our 2 grand daughters Amber, Madelynne went with us, and then,my brother in law with his 16 year old son, Andrew came the last few days and stayed with us. Andrew was bicycle racing up in Columbus Ohio, he won 4th place national! When they were coming home, they came through where we were and stayed. We all had a wonderful time of rest. We were on the top of a mountian. Above are pictures of our cabin we stayed in.

CHRISTMAS MORNING AT MY SON'S HOUSE

8 am.... So tired! Did not want to get out of bed! But in a matter of minutes her interest was aroused to check out her presents.

Donny wanted a new pillow! And they both gave each other pillows!

Soft Bathrobe for Shelly

Likes the bows!
Don, watching the excitement. He received a pocket knife with PawPa engraved on it.
Amber in her Cheerleading outfit. She changed clothes as fast as she unwrapped them.

We went over to Donny and Shelly's house, cooked breakfast and gave thanks to the Lord for a wonderful day. Opened presents from each other.
I received a beautiful necklace with my Grandbabies pictures engraved on it. New technology is something. I love it and hope your Christmas day is blessed like ours.

CHRISTMAS EVE AT OUR HOME...WHAT A TIME WE HAD!!!

Me, Tammy and Carol, my sister.
We had 34 people over for Christmas Eve, I was too busy to take many pictures. Everyone seemed to have a wonderful time. The little ones rode the horse. And everyone enjoyed riding around in the Golf Carts. They are a hit around here.
I got to see friends I haven't seen in years. Tammy Robinson and Her dad we have missed them for a long time, and she came-Yeah!
We had Turkey, all the trimmings, about 15 desserts. Everyone brought a dish, so it helped out. The turkey was all gone!!!

Mom and Faye (Don's Mom)
Donny and Mady

Shelly and Amber
All dressed up!

My dear friends Lea and Bob, Lea helped me out so much with the work! Love ya Lea!
Joe

Me and Mady


We let the girls open a few presents early

Mady and Daddy all dressed up!