Pumpkin Patch

We visited a pumpkin patch. Cora had a great time. I think she wanted to take them all home. They had animals, a farm themed playground, hay rides and even a kid friendly corn maze. We had so much fun. We plan to go to the same place next year.

Fall-O-Ween Week

Mary sharing a cookie with Baby Jesus

Cora's school had a week of fun leading up to Halloween. Each day students were asked to dress according to a theme. Monday was Tacky Day. Cora wore a striped dress, polka dotted leggings, mismatched polka dot socks and red patent leather shoes. (That was the day that we met with our realtor. She was still there when Coy brought Cora home. Nice.) Tuesday was cowgirl/cowboy/farmer day. Pink overalls, of course. Wednesday was 60's, 70's or 80's day. She wore "loud" print bell bottom pants. On Thursday she was supposed to dress like what she wants to be when she grows up??? We put her in a Carolina shirt and jeans. We'll be excited if she wants to be a Carolina Girl some day :) On Friday, they were asked to dress like a person from the Bible. We went to the last minute on this decision. Cora was Mary. She wore white and blue and carried Baby Jesus. Unfortunately, the only day I took pictures was Friday. She was too cute. Poor Jesus, He ended up naked and thrown in the parking lot but He was a good sport.

Mary snacking on Cheerios

So sweet.

Cora wanted Daisy to kiss Baby Jesus.

One Huge Blog Post!

Hello everyone! It's Cora! My mama is so busy right now that I decided I would do a little blogging tonight. We have been so busy! We've been to the beach, a family reunion in the mountains, Morgan's first birthday party, met my newest cousin, Caroline and oh yeah- we have decided to sell our house! It is a very exciting time! Mama and Daddy are a little sad because they love our house so much but it's time to move on. More info will follow soon, I'm sure.

Well, I said that we have had a lot going on. Here goes!

Morgan's 1st Birthday Party! She had a farm party complete with goat hayrides! Sweet! We also had authentic shrimp boil. I LOVE corn on the cob! The shrimp wasn't bad either. Yum! :)

Tannar riding the goat. Anything to make David smile- this worked.

Happy Birthday, Morgan!

This is Daddy and me with my fancy-shmancy Kelty backpack. Too bad they couldn't spring for some hiking boots for me. We are getting ready to enter Linville Caverns. They say that every North Carolinian has to do it...

Rock Climbing

My head = The Highest Point East of the Mississippi

(We are on top of Mt. Mitchell)

This is the church where my great-great grandmother is buried and several other relatives, some from well before the Civil War.

My Daddy thought the outhouse was hilarious.

This is me after my first real hike. I'm exhausted!

During our trip to the mountains, we climbed the mountain where my great grandmother (Cora) and her mother (Zipporah) were both born. The only thing left is the rock chimney from the house and the cemetery. It is so beautiful up there. We followed an old wagon road most of the way.

Mama and Me- we're mountain girls. It's in our blood.

The Lonon reunion was held at the Concord Methodist Church in Marion. It is so beautiful.

Gotta love good food and good music. Those are more of "my people" playing bluegrass. They were awesome! They even played "You Are My Sunshine" It is one of our favorites. Gram used to sing it to Mama and Mama sings it to me. Perfect.

Yummy! I love real mac and cheese, fried chicken and a big ol' slab of fresh baked bread.

Strike a pose! Why do you figure that when I stay with Gram, we never get out of our pajamas before lunch time?

Me with JD, the miniature donkey

One more dip at Home by the Sea

Bye-Bye Summer

A lot has happened...

It has been a while since our last post. So much has happened. Sadly, I lost my dear Aunt Joanie on Friday in a tragic accident. Our family has come together like we always do. We've leaned on each other, cried with each other and marveled at the generosity of those around us. Our family is so sad but, even through the sadness, we've smiled a lot in the past six days. To know our family, is to know that we are the happiest when we are together. We have countless memories that we hold so dear, of those that are still here and of those who have now gone.

I'll always look at these pictures (taken the weekend before last) and remember seeing Aunt Joanie. The day before they were they were taken, she stopped in at Mama's house and told us that she had a new calf. She wanted to see if Cora wanted to go and see it. Well, Cora was asleep so we passed. The next morning (Labor Day) the cows were right up against the fence. We quickly put our shoes on with our pajamas, grabbed some bread to feed the bull and walked out to the pasture. By the time we got there, they were walking away. We figured that Aunt Joanie was at the other end of the pasture ready to feed up. (They knew she had better stuff for them to eat than loaf bread.) Cora did end up seeing the bull and a mama and calf for a minute. We then decided to stay outside and play with Matt the Cat for a little while.

*Please try to ignore the fact that Cora's pajamas appear to be 5 sizes too small. The pants fit great, the top is another story. She had just had a really big breakfast. *wink. wink.*

This is Cora with Matt. She decided to feed the bread to the cat. He was not interested.

Fun at School

I attend Master's Garden Preschool. Daddy takes me in the morning and Mama gets me in the afternoon. I really love school! I have lots of friends. My best friend is Jarrett. My other friends are Noe-Lani, Grant and Ava. We play outside a lot and get really dirty. Mama does not understand how that happens because we have rubber mulch. But we find a way.

These are pictures of me at school. In one picture, I am on the steps with Grant. In the other picture I am looking for lizards. Mama and I look for lizards every day. They used to be outside a lot but we can't find them much now.

Hip Hop Baby

Cora is really starting to enjoy dancing. We are quickly learning that her favorite type of music is Hip Hop. When we scan radio stations she starts dancing when we get to hip hop and rap stations... We were trying to get her to dance today so we put the tv on BET. Sure enough, Mariah Carey was waiting for her favorite back-up dancer. Cora delivered. Keep in mind that Cora had been under general anesthesia just an hour and a half earlier for her ear surgery. I wonder if any of the neighbors have seen the 3 of us dancing in the kitchen to K97.5. Oh well. Enjoy the movie!

*How much do you love her nightgown?! You have to have a new gown when you go to the hospital, right?

Grandma Jennie's Garden

Where shall I start?

We had a fabulous time in Reidsville on Sunday. We ate lunch with the Allens. Ms. Jennie has the most beautiful flowers I have ever seen! She always does. I have been telling her for years that when I have a little girl one day, I am going to bring her out her to play-- and I am going to take a million pictures. I got my chance on Sunday! It was great fun until Cora got a little sleepy and we had to head out. Enjoy the pictures of the beautiful flowers & and beautiful Cora, of course!

Oh, you said don't pick... okay.
a great picture of Coy and Cora

Beautiful impatiens and beautiful girl being impatient, isn't that ironic...

All better now!

Love the drool and red cry face