It REALLY happened!

Yes, it really happened....it didn't snow today!  It seems like forever ago since we have had a day without even a flurry or two, but it happened....and I am soooo glad.  Willie and I actually went past the boundaries of our neighborhood and it felt good.  A little shopping, a little lunch all made the day seem much brighter....and it didn't hurt that the sun was shining! 

While we have been "snowbound", I have been working on a few things...like overhauling the blog (nowhere near done), a little scrapbooking and some experimenting with my pressed flower notecards.  I'm not ready to share yet, but I'll let you know later how it all turned out.

We were so glad that Amber, Becky and Cody were able to come visit for a few days before Christmas and to help celebrate their dad's birthday.  It was fun showing them around our new home and neighborhood.

Becky, Cody and Amber

One of the things they seemed to enjoy the most was seeing the "Speedway in Lights" at Bristol Motor Speedway....a fun evening, and it's nice to know that the proceeds go to benefit children's charities in the area. (Not the best pictures, but it gives you just a little idea of the wide variety....something for everyone....including roasting marshmallows over a fire in the infield!)

All in all, a very fun evening!

The next day we headed out to Doe River Gorge (in the freezing bitter cold....did I mention it was cold?).  Just wanted to let them see where we had done some of our volunteer work....while we were walking up the railroad tracks, Amber was overheard on her cellphone...

"Yeah, we're walking up some railroad tracks in a gorge by a river on a cliff."  Pretty much described it, and we didn't make it very far before we decided it just wasn't worth it.  We did walk down and show them one of the lodges....dressed in its Christmas finery. 

I know it was cold, but I must say, I think Doe River is beautiful in any season!

Thank you for being our first overnight guests and helping us to celebrate your dad's birthday!

Not pretty, but yummy!

Have a great day, and here's hoping for another "no-snow" day!