The Count Down

Monday, January 2, 2012

Happy 2012!

I know it is 2012 but I haven't had a chance to fill you in on the happenings of November and December 2011.  It was quite busy and eventful!

                                                           November
Ready for winter.
Uncle D visited us in Nashville over Thanksgiving week.  We went to Deal's Gap North Carolina.  Uncle D and Jeff drove the Tail of the Dragon.  I didn't know you have to drive on the Tail in order to get to our lodge. The Tail has over 318 curves in 11 miles. We drove in Jeff's car. Need I say more??? Uncle D and Jeff had their day to drive without Jackson and I. Uncle D filmed it and I am sure he will put together a video!!!  Jackson and I stayed at the lodge and played on the playground and made some Christmas crafts. It was a great get away...limited internet service and no cell service for three days!!!! During one of the evenings, Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Elves came to visit and we all decorated a tree, made ornaments and drank hot apple cider.  This was Jackson's first encounter with Santa. We had a great time but I am sure Jeff and Uncle D were happy to be back in town so they can be plugged in again!
First McDonald's experience in South East TN.

I love cookies!!



Just me and my Uncle D!
                             

                                                                        December
                                                                First time to Monkey's Tree House


December was filled with many things...birthday parties, a pancake breakfast, shopping and of course Christmas. Christmas for the Low family usually means that we travel to see our family on the West Coast. This was to be Jackson's first Christmas and all of the aunties, uncles, cousins and grandparents were really excited!  We told Jackson that Christmas is Jesus' birthday.  I know he doesn't completely understand the true meaning but we wanted to plant the seed in his mind. We had a week of celebrating...decorated gingerbread houses, visited with family and friends and ate a lot of good home cooking! We all had a great time and the we (the parents) survived Christmas. 



JLow3's 2nd picture with Santa.


Merry Christmas Jax!
Who is having fun?


           
 We hope you had a great Christmas and hope 2012 brings you great joy and happiness!