Turkey Day 2008 in Franklin!!

Thanksgiving 2008....what a day. Byron had his first night back to work since his ankle surgery and said that it was a long night and he was tired so off to bed he went when he came in at 7am. I had a rough start to the morning because Sarah had been coughing all night and I was up doing treatments and giving cough medicine. But it was a Thanksgiving miracle that she was much better in the morning and it was a good thing because we were signed up for the 5K Turkey Trot at the YMCA in Franklin. Off we went to Franklin to meet up with Beff and Tom because Tom was walking with us in the Trot. Here we are before the big walk.

Tom and Sarah had on matching hats, thanks to Tom!!

Here we are after the Trot...wearing our matching t-shirts. Sarah's is more like a dress but she can wear it for years to come! I don't look too tired for having carried Sarah on my shoulders for a lot of the walk. She had a melt-down at the end so we had to ditch off the course and walk home. We still had a good time!

Sarah once again took over the camera and took several pics. She could be a photographer one day! Here is her self-portrait.

After watching the Marching Royal Dukes in the Macy's parade, we got cleaned up and went out to eat for a great Thanksgiving lunch. The coat that Sarah is wearing is one that Mom saved from when I wore it as a child. Love the nostalgia.




Here is Sarah with Beff and Tom.

Lastly another picture from Sarah. You can see that Mom and I are giving her directions instead of smiling like she told us to!

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving with family and friends.

Thanks for looking!

Logan :)

Budding Photographer

Sarah grabbed the camera to take some pictures. This is what you get when you let the 4 year old play with the camera!!!

a picture of a picture of Sarah and her friend Sara Phillips

Extreme close-up of Mommy....Yikes

Popeye on television

My Room!!!

Banky and Bunny!

Self-portrait!

Thanks for looking!

Logan :)

The twins and Parker visit Franklin!

We had a great visit with Parker, Elisabeth, and Ellie when they came to stay with Mom and Dad for the weekend. Sarah really enjoyed the girls and wanted to be a helper with feeding and changing. She did better with not being the center of attention at Beff Tom's house although she was devastated that she was not able to spend the night. We had a good time waving at the train when it went by and walking along the railroad finding cool rocks. It was such a nice day after the rain stopped that Sarah got to play outside for a while. We had a great time and can't wait for Christmas when we get to get to spend time with them again!!!

Ellisabeth and Ellie moving fast!

Elisabeth is a cutie!!!!

Parker and her girls!

Sarah having fun with hopscotch!!

Rufus and the great-grandchildren

Logan and Sarah!


I love this picture of Dad and Elisabeth!


Sarah and the twins having a cocktail party!!!

Thanks for looking!!!

Logan :)

Halloween!!!!!

We had a great time trick or treating...the tradition to go over to Keith and Semetrius' house to trick or treat with little Keith continued. The moms walked with the kids and Byron and Keith handed out the candy! Afterwards we had a peice of pizza and the kids ran around like maniacs. We had a blast!!

On a different note I am so glad to report that yesterday Byron started walking without his crutches. It has been three weeks since his ankle surgery and he has been making progress in his physical therapy!! Yay!!!


Sarah after the pumpkin carving...she picked the shapes for the eyes, nose, and mouth!



The carver had to get in on the pics!


The trick or treating crew!!!

Thanks for looking!!!
Logan :)