Christmas 2010

Getting ready to eat Christmas dinner

Jim helping out in the kitchen

Malisha enjoying her new NookWe all watched Fried Green Tomato's

Sean bought me this silly hat as a joke now that I'm 50 and I must say, I like the red Coach purse from Jim much better (sorry Sean, just not ready for the Red Hat Society yet) Chelsea modeling her new coat and gloves from SeanPiqo peeping over the coffee table for more treats There he is again trying to locate more treats Sean bringing packages to everyone to openThe kids moaned a little when I woke them at 8:30 to open gifts on Christmas morning, as you can see Sean didn't want to wake up. We sure were a good bunch this year! ; ) My cute puppy Both our cute puppies

Apparently I need grandkids because I spoil these dogs way too much and take way too many photos of them.

Allyson and I went shopping and then met up with Wilson and Jim for dinner - such great and sweet friends!

Hayden and Kayla - I think Hayden liked his yellow submarine we got him. He is such a sweet kid!

Okay, I know, I know - I need some grand kids in my life!

Piqo's favorite place to sleep is on Jim's lap. He is so comfy his head is almost hitting the floor.

Sean and I wrapping gifts.

We went to a Christmas party and Jim and Breeze's

Jim and Don trying to ignore the flash going off in their face

Breeze got Addy this puzzle. It took this crew of college scholars to put it together and yes it was for 5 year olds - it was hard!

Our Christmas party at work. We had a ginger bread house decorating contest. The icing was hard to squeeze out as you can see from the look on my face.
The finished products

Ready for Christmas

Welcome to the Fulwilers!

Our tree - it is large and took hours to decorate.
Table in the foyer - I found this for a bargain at an antique shop.
Dinning room with Christmas dishes.

Cute little Christmas Santa.

Of course I have to decorate the laundry room.

The kids Snowman tree I put in the rec room. The rocking chair was theirs when they were little.

Sean's 1st Christmas home in two years!

It has been almost 7 months since I last saw Sean. This is his first Christmas home in two years. I have worked like crazy getting everything ready at home - tree up, house decorated, presents bought and wrapped - but it was all worth it! Of course I started crying when we huggged. He asked "mom are you going to cry every time I come home". Yes - of course I am!
I've already got my Christmas present!

Giving to Others

I am on the Board of Directors for the Kingsport Area Safety Council. Small Miracles Therapeutic Riding Center had a need for some safety equipment, including helments, lighting, first-aid kits etc. They sent me a letter stating what they needed and I took it before the board. The board approved a donation for $600.00 to buy the needed items for SM. I presented the check to them at our annual Eastman sponsored meeting at the lodge on Monday. Both of these organizations do wonderful things in our community and I am proud to serve on the board for the KASC!

During this Thanksgiving season, we all need to remember how blessed we are and do what we can to help others.

UT Homecoming

Chris, Allyson, Jim and I attended the UT / Ole Miss Homecoming game in Knoxville. We had an awesome time tailgating, eating, cheering on UT and enjoying time with wonderful friends.

Go VOLS - yes we won 52 - 14!
Tennessee Walking Horse

Allyson showing her VOL emotions!

After the game, we picked Wilson up and went to dinner at PF Changs - it was delicious! We then went to the West Town Mall to do a little shopping! Had a wonderful time with some wonderful friends!