Bobcats. Roar!

Ethan and Jackson joined cub scouts this year. Ethan is a Webelos, and Jack is a Tiger Cub. On Sunday we enjoyed a hike at the University of Tennessee Arbetum, and both boys were awarded their Bobcat badges. 

Good job Scouts!

Dollywood

We celebrated Ethan's 10th birthday at Dollywood. We consider ourselves to be amusement park-enthusiasts, and Dollywood did not disappoint. Best part of the day -no lines! Not one! I foresee season passes under the Christmas tree this year. 

Mom and the birthday boy - ready to ride!

The newest ride - Soarin' Eagle. Jackson and Dad loved it. Mom and Ethan skipped it. 

Cute little owl babies. 

Mom and Dad rode this once and got soaked. It was chilly this day so we were okay only riding it once. The boys just rode it over and over. Thank you no lines!

Great day!

TEN

Here are some highlights as we honored Ethan being a decade old. 

Spine was so anxious to wish Ethan a happy birthday. 

Presents and balloons and a ten-year-old. 

Starting the beautiful day with a brotherly scrimmage (football and soccer) while Mom got her 3 miles in. 

The boys and I spent the afternoon playing putt-putt until it was time to meet Dad at Cracker Barrel (birthday boy's choice) for a birthday dinner. 

We ended the day with homemade ice cream cake!

Ethan said it was a great birthday. At Ethan's request, in lieu of a party, we will celebrate next weekend at Dollywood! Stay tuned...

10th Birthday Eve

Tonight I come back to the blogging world to document my sweet boy turning 10. I am in tears (happy tears) as I look through these pictures and reminisce on the last AMAZING ten years. When Ethan was two weeks old, an old woman approached me and said, "Enjoy him; it goes by so fast." So true. I absolutely love the amazing person Ethan has become, but I would love for time to slow down. Happy birthday Ethan!