The Courtenay Family: 2008

We Believe

Last weekend we went to Bryson City, NC to ride the Polar Express (aka Great Smoky Mountain Railway) and had a blast! Abigial's girl scout troop got together and chartered a bus, so we ended up with about 50 friends and family. We were so thankful to have Mimi and Granddaddy with us on this trip. We stayed at the Calhoun House Bed and Breakfast in downtown Bryson City. It was the perfect location, walking distance to everything. After the train ride Saturday morning, our girls marched in the local Christmas parade. The whole trip was a blast start to finish. We may have just started a new Christmas tradition!

This is Abigial standing in front of the Calhoun House. We would recommend it to anyone. It's right in the heart of the town, walking distance to lots of shops, restaurants and the train!

Polar Express - Bryson City, NC

Caroline and I are getting ready to watch the parade.

Look - A Snowman!

We don't see these everyday in Birmingham!

Santa's Helpers

Mimi and granddaddy getting into the Christmas spirit with Caroline

Up On The Housetop - Ho Ho Ho

Santa joined our train car

Bryson City, NC Christmas Parade

Our girls had a great time marching in the Christmas parade. This is part of Troop 520 proudly representing Birmingham.

Bryson City, NC

Caroline's view of the Christmas parade:)

Bryson City, NC Christmas Parade

Abigial had a great time in the Christmas parade.

Witches, Pirates & Pumpkins - Oh My!

Happy Halloween

William made THE cutest pirate. This is him on the way to trunk or treat giving his best ERRRRRR!

Sweetest little pumpkin

Old Baker Farm

My Little Pumpkin! Caroline had the best time at the Old Baker Farm. She is an expert "pa-kin" scouter.

The rule is you can pick any pumpkin in the entire patch, but you must be able to carry it back to the car! Who do you think carried this one?

William had fun in the pumpkin patch. It's really hard to pick just one!!

Old Baker Farm - Pumpkin Patch

This was our attempt at pumpkin decorating!

War Eagle!

Well, we finally made it to Auburn to visit Megan and Aly. We had a great time hanging out and getting to know the city. Megan introduced us to some Auburn night life and a new experience in the ice lounge! We all had so much fun and it was not as hard to yell "War Eagle" as I thought it would be. Thanks again guys for a great weekend.

William loved the pep rally before the game. He talked about the band and cheerleaders for days. The music was so loud and everyone was yelling - He fit right in:) !!