Back to the 80's..........

So this year Baylee says " Mom I want to be someone from the 80's...." with the same voice I would use for the 30's. Wow...Baylee thinks of the 80's like I do the 30's...Is it really that long ago??!?! Nah I don't think...So we decided that we would hit up the Goodwills and try to come up with costumes...and we did. It was absolutely humerous. I'm not sure if we were 80's or clowns from the 80's....but it was a blast. We went to "The Melton's" after we Trick or Treated with Baylee and her Bestest Friend Haveyn.....

Poor Mattison really didn't know what to think...

Baylee and her bestest friend since 3 years old......

L.O.V.E. Townsend, Tennessee.......

I am sure you all have either been to Townsend or heard of it...I sure hope that you have been there. If not and you love the mountains you should definitely take a trip. My Mimi and Pop have a cabin on the creek in Townsend....We L.O.V.E. it. It is sooo fun all year around. Last weekend Aunt Shelly, Theresa and friends came from Florida to Tennessee for a weekend visit! They stayed at the cabin and we joined them on Friday night and Sunday! We had so much fun hanging out eating and listening to music sitting by the creek! Thank you Amber for the music! You were awesome! Matt and I actually went back to Townsend this past weekend but of course my camera was dead. BUT....we went on the Roaring Fork Motor Trail in Gatlinburg..Matt had been wanting to go on this trail for years but we never really had the chance....but we did this past weekend, which was perfect (except as I mentioned earlier...camera dead) but I do have mental pictures which let me tell you it was gorgeous. The first time I had ever seen 6 inches of snow on yellow and red leaved trees! It was gorgeous. I highly recommend this place to everyone! There are tons on hiking trails and BEAUTIFUL scenery! We loved it! It is closed in the winter due to the road conditions because there are NO guard rails and just enough room for your vehicle while climbing the curvy mountains! We had an awesome two weekends in Townsend and may go again this coming weekend :)

thank you Mimi and Pop for letting us enjoy the cabin!!

Just a Quick one....

Well I have good intentions but somehow never get around to updating this blog....once a week would be a GREAT goal for me....maybe I will try it and see how far I get. Quick update on the girls - So Baylee is now back at dance and school....she is doing great in both. She had her first "Slumber Party" - So this is something that I had never thought about but it is kinda hard seeing your baby girl go to her first official slumber party and by this I mean that I am not close friends with the mother although I do know her and know that it is a great family it is still hard to realize that your baby is now in 3rd grade and slumber parties are just the beginning! Now don't get me wrong I am very thank you and blessed that she is the social butterfly that she is....She never meets a stranger and loves her friends. And Miss Mattison is growing and changing so much every single day.... She is 6 months now. A few things that she loves to do is crawl, pull up on anything and everything, always talking and one new fav is "dadadada" I keep reassuring Matt that she has no clue what that means and if she did she would say "mamamama" HAHA I am just teasing she does love her daddy but she is still SO much a mommy girl for now anyways. I know that this will change one day and I will be so jealous. Well I will add a couple pictures from the past few weeks and get back before next week!!!! (fingers crossed) Oh yes and TENNESSEE FOOTBALL!!!! Go Vols! Ok...one more thing...I still don't know how to do this blog stuff....Please give me tips....So you all upload pics first or post first?? This is backward but I am not starting ALL OVER...sorry!

All Because Two People Fell in Love......

Finally Finally Finally....My mom's side of the family all got to get together for dinner on June 18th. My Brother Ray and his girlfriend Katrina and Matt, I and the girls all flew to Tampa that morning, this was Mattison's first plane ride...it was a success. She slept the whole travel time. Baylee loves to fly which is great for traveling trips. But it was great to see everyone at Mimi and Pops house that evening. My mom has a brother and a sister that both came with their families. There were around 20 of us. We ate Betty's BBQ which is always good; If you are ever in Yalaha you should definitely try it! Most all of my family now lives somewhere in Florida so it is not the easiest thing to get everyone together, but we did and it was awesome! I wish like crazy that I lived closer to my grandparents I miss them so much. They always lived in Oak Ridge when I was growing up but my Mimi always went to Florida for the cold winters BUT after my Pop retired from dentistry they went to Florida and never came back...I understand though. Weather there is wonderful. I had a wonderful trip and it felt so good to see everyone together... here are a few pictures from the trip and yes they are definitely out of order but I am still trying...:)

See What I mean.....

Okay I am just going to leave the last post but I accidentally added this post WAY before I was complete with it....so I will work on my next post and I promise it will not be all scattered....I am not really sure what I am doing wrong but it is apparent that I am doing something wrong... I will correct it! Sorry enjoy the pictures if nothing else!!!

Melton Annual Camp

Mattison learned really quick what camping is all about....relaxing and naps!!!

Okay before I even start this post....I so need a blogging class. I know that sounds silly but seriously I know nothing about this stuff. I am trying to guess and this is what my blogs look like...all jumbled up!!! HELP!!! Okay I will get back to the real stuff but just bare with me because I am still just learning. ( this above picture is not suppose to be first but it is because I am tired of trying to move it Ha!)
Every year the Melton's have an annual camping trip the week of the 4th. It is always a blast for the kids and everyone in the family. It is full of laughter, lots of awesome food, kids, boats, horse shoes, bike riding, naps at anytime and tons more. All five Melton Brothers and their families take this week to kick back and catch up with each other and most of all remind each other of memories! I always have fun with these people! They are all great...I am very lucky to be a part of this family. Here are a few pictures from this years camping trip.....

Allan and Matt with the babies

Brady and Will

Mattison enjoying the outdoors
























































































Mattison Love Mountain Dew!






















































Baylee and Friends













Every girl LOVES shoes

I LOVE this picture!!!!!!

Papaw's Newest Babies

We had a Great time....Look forward to next year!!!

Busy is all I can say.....

I will never know how my mother did it all!! We have been so busy with Baylee and trying to get everything ready for the new baby girl also! SO........I think with almost 2 1/2 weeks left everyone is wondering what this Baby Girl Melton's name is......... I "think" we have decided on Mattison Grace Melton! Now trust me things can change in 2 weeks but I am pretty confident with Mattison Grace! Everything else has been going very well - we are going to the doctor 2 times a week and yesterday she weighed 6 lbs 10 oz! We can not wait until she arrives ESPECIALLY Baylee. Everyday Baylee tells me that she wants me to go into labor!! She has been helping get everything finalized for her sister to get here! It has been so long since we posted that so much has happened. I will try and make a better post later and update with some pictures!

Eight is Great.......

For Baylee at least! My baby girl is 8 years old now! She turned 8 January 3rd! The family took her out to eat but her party will not be until the end of the month at the indoor swimming pool! It was the closest date that we could get :( Baylee and her friend Haveyn always combine their parties! Haveyn turns 8 January 9th! I can not believe how fast Baylee is growing up. It seems like every year just keeps getting so much faster! I am so proud of Baylee! She is in Second Grade and works really hard at everything she does! Like I have said before she is a busy girl...She is dancing and playing basketball right now and softball tryouts are January 23! There is never a boring moment with Miss Baylee! She is getting so excited about her upcoming role.........BIG SISTER!!! And I know that she will be a great BIG SISTER!! As everyone knows I was not blessed with a sister but instead two MEAN BROTHERS (Only half the time were they mean :) But really I loved growing up with two boys but I think it would be great to have a sister and now I am married to a man that has 3 sisters and a sister in law!!YAY!!! And I have a sister in law myself!! So I guess it works out! Baylee I hope that you had a wonderful day!!! We love you!!!


This was last year Party.....
A few pictures from this year....

This year at lunch with the Family...

We Love You, Baylee Elizabeth!!!!!