Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Oh what fun the Johnson/Sterling clan had in Pigeon Forge this weekend! We stayed in a cabin Friday and Saturday night together and no one was pushed down the mountain, so the trip was a success.

Our fun Friday was filled with some great shopping prices at Tanger Outlet stores and lots and lots of go cart racing. Did I mention that I don't like go carts? The fact that my own safety is in my hands just kills me, although I was not a fan of just watching either. So I participated and had a lot of fun! I didn't always come in last place either. We ended our Friday night with carryout pizza and a LONG trip up the mountain to find our cabin (scary). Not to mention we participated in some good almost clean family fun night in playing Tapple (thank you Bobby Bones). Although a few punches might have been thrown no one was killed, so there's a plus. 

Our Saturday was even more fun filled! We had pancakes for breakfast made by Ben and thanksgiving lunch prepared by Heath and Regina and Mallory and maybe Ben too I don't exactly know. Ham, Turkey, dressing, noodles, macaroni and summer sausage all make for a great lunch. 

 We got to have a wonderful photo shoot out on our balcony which the boys just loved! Regina had us coordinate and all wear our Ivory Ella shirts that help save elephants! These comfort colored shirts are cute and go to a great cause.

Up next on our Saturday Agenda included this awesome Alpine coaster all through the mountains. you control the breaks yourself so watch out bumping other people! Austin and I just happened to have a woman and her child in front of us so we didn't get to go as fast as we would have liked. But it is still a super fun and beautiful ride through the mountains!

After some arcade games in Gatlinburg and the hilarious moments of Heath, Macey, and Mallory taking an old time photo, which i'm not allowed to post on here because of their embarrassment, we set off on a tour around Gatlinburg to see some... Drum roll here... CHRISTMAS LIGHTS. 

I didn't get any great photos, this was the best I could do! To busy trying to pay attention to everything, also my phone is terrible. After I get to go to Opryland hotel I can officially mark "see Christmas lights" off of my holiday bucket list! When our Saturday night fun was over we were all pretty pooped and just wanted some sleep! This weekend was was one for the books and I absolutely love starting new traditions! 

Thanks for reading about my family fun filled weekend! 

Yay for almost Thanksgiving and Happy Holidays! 

"It Isn't Even Thanksgiving Yet"

Christmas is my absolute FAVORITE time of year. It's actually all I can think about lately. I'm obsessed with decorating and putting up lights, watching movie classics, listening to Christmas music, and all the wonderful holiday food! Therefore, with it being November 18th I have officially created my Christmas 2015 Bucket List. Here's a picture:

I don't have the prettiest handwriting and I tend to get a little fast with writing and misspell words, but that is beside the point. With all things I enjoy doing around Christmas time, most importantly Jesus is the reason for the season. Everyone needs to remember why we are doing all this in the first place. To celebrate the birth of Jesus! Why can't Jesus have a birthday every month? This weekend I get to go to Gatlinburg, TN with all of the Johnson/Sterling clan and I am so excited to cross "look at Christmas lights" off of my list! Also side note, I'm thinking of sharing one of my persuasive speeches from senior year on why Santa Claus is real, That should be interesting. 

Thanks for reading all of my before Thanksgiving Holiday Cheer. 

Mom's Birthday

Since November 2nd on Facebook I have been posting countdown pictures to my Mom's birthday and today is THE DAY! She may not look a day over 25, but mom turns 50 today! You can imagine how she is dealing with that, so I am gonna try and make her day a whole lot better!

Because I started with November 2nd, I have 15 pictures to countdown to November 16th. If you know me at all, you'll realize I tried to include myself in most of these pictures. From day one with my mother to now 19 years later, she has helped me through it all! 

She has been by my side with my 15 crazy dance years, my hating or should I say "disliking" of my younger brother stage, stupid boy stages, and a selfish teenager stage which she might tell you i'm still going through, but I would have to disagree. 

 I'm 19 years old and already can't wait to be a great Mom just like her one day! Love you SO MUCH! 

Cole and Charlie of course had to be included too. I know they love mom just as much as me and appreciate everything she does for them! I don't know how I got to be so blessed to have brothers like them! Mom also has yet to look any different in these pictures right?    

To move on to someone whom I know loves my momma the most, it would have to be my Daddy. Mom deserves all kinds of credit for having to put up with him for 20 years! I have no idea how you do what you do mom. haha

Our crazy family is still going strong after 20 years of having to put up with each other. None of us could have done it without mom keeping us all together. We love you SO MUCH! 

Happy 50th Birthday!