Thanksgiving / Early Christmas 09

Baker opens Presents

Mamaw Knowles blows bubbles with Baker

Nana and Baker make a Gingerbread house

Times for "Just Chillin"

Fall Break 09 in DC

Papa & Nana with Baker (20 mths) at home on 8th St.



Don't mess with the boy - while watching Elmo!



The boys are checking out a firetruck.




Nana & Baker color

Washing hand before dinner

Popping balls are a favorite for Baker

Baker has found Papa's water bottle.

The strobing pumpkin light was a hit in his

trick or treat bag!

Nana & Baker are decorating a Haunted House

The Teepee was another favorite!

Short Trip to Highlands, NC

For those who do not know, Highlands, NC is on the far western tip of North Carolina about 126 miles from our home in Cleveland, TN. It sits on a mountain platau about 20 miles north of where the states of SC and GA come together with NC.

The 4100 ft elevation keeps it cool in the summer, while other areas swelter in the heat!



Patty awaiting lunch at the Main Street Bistro


The front yard at Main Street Inn



Andy at the Main Street Inn Bistro

The lake at Highlands, NC - elevation just over 4100 ft.

Dry Falls in North Carolina Mountains

A better view of Dry Falls

Andy & Patty on the walk down to Dry Falls (it is dry behind the falls and you can walk under)

Patty at Dry Falls, along the highway to Highlands, NC

Another view of the Blue Ridge Mountains outside Highlands, NC

Patty stands outside the entrance - just as it was in the late 50's

The Scaly Mt. Church of God - Papaw Knowles first church to pastor

The Scaly Mt. Church of God Parsonage (Patty lived in the home when she was 4 years old)

A view of the Blue Ridge Mountains from Scaly Mt.

Babysitting in DC - July 16-20

On July 16 - 20, Patty and I went to DC to babysit our grandson Baker, while his mom and dad went to NYC to attend the wedding of Nicole's former boss.

This was excellent bonding time for us with Baker, since we live so far away from each other!



Playing with Nana.





Thomas the train was a favorite for Baker along with
Sesame Street on the tellie



Taking each and every toy out of the hamper.

Waking up is hard to do!

Baker loves to ride this tricycle and this is his attempt to put on his helmet by himself

I am almost sure he isn't allowed in this drawer (except when Papa & Nana are around)

Nana Patty works with Baker on saying words from flash cards (Baker just likes to pull them out of the box and throw them on the floor.)

Oh shoot, the top drawer has a safety latch!

I promise, this rectangle will go down in this hole!