Tennessee, take me to a place where I belong

 
It's that time of year again when the family packs up and we drag the Colpaert's away from Monroe to head to the hills of Tennessee.  I have been going to this place basically since I was born, my parents honeymooned here, Tony has been here every year since he was 17, and Cam and Cait have been here every July since they have were born.  Pretty crazy statistics but when you love a place this much, it is a place where we can definitely relax but always have tons of fun!  I asked the kids what are their favorite things about Tennessee.

1)  Putt Putt
2)  Krispy Kreme Donuts
3)  Jumping on the rocks in the mountains
4)  The aquarium
5)  The massage place
6)  Chick Fil A
7)  Swimming with friends at the condo
8)  Skydiving that we never let them do
9)   Ice cream and lots of it
10) and more Putt Putt

I am hoping to post everyday that we are here with new pics showcasing all the fun that we have here along with a few of their favorites that are listed above.  This post has a great dinner out at the Little Tokyo restaurant where we ate some yummy hibachi :-)  We ended the evening in a game of Putt Putt where Cam was the supreme winner.  One of our favs and something new to add to our list if visits. 

Weather like this you have to savor

 We have been blessed this summer with some of the best weather I can remember.  Every weekend the sun pops out and clouds are few and far between.  After our May this year, I never thought I would be wanting rain but the grass is so dry and the flowers look like they are living in the desert that the occasional shower would be nice :-)  This weather does lead to some great weekends though ones where friends visit and you don't have to worry about making inside plans for the kids because you know they are going to live outside. 

It was so nice to have Heidi, Jeff, Peyton and Beckham up again for a visit.  We have become creatures of habit where we spend the day on the lake, the mornings at Flavor Fruit Farm picking out goodies and snapping pics for a while, and spending the evening out at a local restaurant.  This year we went to the Beach Bar at Clark Lake and sat outside by the water, while Beckham slept on a bench wiped out from the day.  Too much fun that goes by way too fast with good friends!

 YES YES YES....Flavor Fruit Farm has added Mexican Coke to their inventory.  Could this be my idea of heaven bottled coke and donuts...I think so!

When the sun sets...

Weddings are so much fun and Jason and Jayme Parker's definitely WAS FUN!

Not too often do you get to go to a wedding where you know about 30 people and all of them share your love of dancing, smiling, goofing off, making crazy faces and very willing to let you take pictures of them all throughout the evening.  Gorgeous evening, Good Friends, Yummy frozen drinks was the perfect mixture for a great evening.