Tennessee Trip

Two weeks ago, the kids & Greg extended their Fall Break by 2 days and took a road trip to Johnson City to see Greg's parents! (I was in NC for Lora's baby shower.) Greg said it was a pretty uneventful drive there, unless of course you consider the fact that Abby lost a tooth. Ha!

 Mum Mum had gotten an old go-kart repaired (I think it used to be Uncle Kevin's?), and the kids had a blast with it. Especially Nate! He told me it went SUPER fast, while Greg told me it went no more than 8 mph. Ha!

 A big reason Greg & the kids made this trip to TN was to see their Great Nanny! She is the kids' only living great-grandparent, and the last time Nate saw her, he was just 4 months old!!!! She lives in PA most of the year, but was spending a few weeks in TN before heading to FL for the winter to live with one of her sons. She is a busy lady, even at 92 years old!!

Don't worry, she didn't drive the go-kart; just sat in it for a photo op :)

 Their first night in Johnson City, Granddaddy cooked his famous chili and they all hung out. I forgot to mention that one of Mum Mum's brothers, Gene, was also in town visiting. He and Aunt Lora were on their way back from a trip, headed to their home in VA. The kids have never met Uncle Gene & Aunt Laura, and from what I've heard, it was a very mutual admiration from the beginning.

Friday, they did lots more go-karting, walking the dog, hanging out at the house, and relaxing. Greg took the kids to our favorite place, Pal's, for lunch. The kids had their usual - hamburgers, frenchy fries, and strawberry milkshakes. I was soooooooooooooo jealous to receive this picture!

Then, that night, Great Nanny took everyone out to a new restaurant called Farmer's Daughter, which was a family-style southern place. Greg said it was delicious!

Saturday, Greg went on a long bike ride, so the kids got treated with a trip to Toys R Us! ShopKins & Lego sets make for 2 very happy kiddos :)

Daddy the stud in his biking gear

That afternoon, plans to a pumpkin patch got foiled because the Alabama vs. Tennessee game was on. All I can say is ROLL TIDE!! 

This little girl was pretty smitten with her Uncle Gene, and apparently they spent a lot of time cuddled up like this, doing word searches on Abby's kindle. Email addresses were exchanged too :)

 Besides playing with Uncle Gene a lot, I heard that Abby enjoyed taking Ripley for a walk whenever possible. Yes, I know this girl loves dogs. No, I am still not getting her one! :)

 Sunday morning, Greg & the kids had to say goodbye to everyone. At my request, he made everyone pose for pictures. Gotta document these fun times!! :)

Thank you to Mum Mum & Granddaddy for hosting so many people in their home!

One more picture with Great Nanny

And don't forget Uncle Gene, Aunt Laura, and Ripley :)