This past year has brought so much joy to my life....in March we welcomed my first grandchild to our family, Camden Tripp Adams.
What a joy he has been! No wonder they call them "GRAND"!!!!!!!!!
Spending time with my family is my favorite pass time, and in June the ladies in the family took a road trip to one of my favorite destinations...Graceland!
From left to right: me, Cassidy and Cam, Clancy, My Mom, My Aunt Alice, My sister-in-law Kaye and my niece Elizabeth
This was one of the best trips ever! My mom and my aunt are big Elvis fans, one of the many reasons I myself love Elvis so much :) My sister-in-law and my niece were excited to see Graceland as well. Kaye, my mom and my Aunt Alice all had to joy of seeing Elvis in concert. We were thrilled to introduce Lizzie and Cam to all things Elvis, and Cassidy, being a brand new mom was thankful for a break and enjoyed bonding with her "mommy mentors".
Before we arrived at Memphis we made an overnight stop in Nashville and stayed at the famous Gaylord Opryland Hotel. It was amazing! Definitely a must see if you are in Nashville. While we were there Clancy, Elizabeth and I went to the Opry! Loved it! All three of us!
Of course our summer wouldn't be complete without a trip to Panama City Beach, Florida! Our home away from home. Nothing can compare to a week at the beach with no ringing phones, no meetings or appointments, no chores or obligations....the only place I can enjoy myself without feeling guilty for not "doing something".
This is one of our favorite places. Nothing like spending time with the one you love!
(In April, Eddie and I celebrated our 26th Anniversary!)
Summer wouldn't be complete without several trips to Dollywood in nearby Pigeon Forge, TN!
This was Cam's first trip, but definitely not his last. We get season passes and try to go at least once each season...Spring with the excitement of new rides opening, Summer fun with water rides and games, Fall with the Craft shows and Gospel Music Groups, and Winterfest with everything Christmas and lights!
Neyland Stadium with my peeps! GO VOLS!
Clancy, Eddie and I took a road trip to Knoxville, TN to visit the campus of University of Tennessee. Clancy has been accepted into the Pre-pharmacy program at UT hoping to begin classes in the fall!
Too Soon Summer was over and it was back to school!
It's so hard to imagine that Clancy is a senior this year!
She has
been
sooo much fun!!!!
She is so much like me
it is scary!!
We had little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf
visit on Halloween!!!
And a visitor from my favorite TV show...."A" joined us for a PLL season opener!
We took in a Lisa Marie Presley Concert in Shelby, NC
Thanksgiving was spent with all 3 of my children! Such a blessing! We have had a rough year being a family and getting to spend quality time together. We spent the holiday in Knoxville. Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the blessings the Lord has given and my children are my greatest blessing!
Our Christmas was celebrated with a....family trip to Graceland!!!! (Hey anytime I can get there ok?)
This was one of my most special Christmas's ever! My kids are grown and going in their own directions in life. What a joy to be on a road trip with just Me and my kids and grand baby! We had an amazing time!
For my 51st Birthday, Clancy made me a card with 50 reasons why she loves me!!!!!!
I cried! Fifty-one years of blessings!
