Sweet Victory!!!

Today marks the first day with a washing machine and dryer since the end of last March!
I would like to thank my friends (Dana, Trent, and Mandi), my family and Travis' family for letting me use their washing facilities these past few months!
Travis' parents arrived this morning from Georgia, and helped unload the washer and dryer. (Oh, thanks to Travis' uncle for the use of his truck) After enjoying a tasty lunch at Blue Sky Cafe (my favorite..yummy!) and an attempt to browse at Tuesday Morning, they headed back down south.
(The attempt came because Tuesday Morning is closed until the 15th for restocking.) Travis

and I headed down to Lowe's to make the three prong plug change into the needed four prong. These pictures show Travis' handy work in making the dryer work. After everything was hooked up, we did a quick trial run since they haven't been used in a year or two. Since all seemed to be working well, I started my first load of clothes. Can you see the excitement!!!

MeMe

Since MeMe celebrated her 85th birthday on Friday, I wanted to dedicate a posting all to her!
Even though our dear Pa was not with us this Christmas, we were blessed to have our MeMe join us. Uncle Kyle is sweet to let MeMe ride in his car, so with David's help they were on their way to Rural Hall! She came up Christmas day and again the day after Christmas for the gift exchange. She participated in the game, and thought about doing some stealing! These pictures are actually from her departure on the day after Christmas, but doesn't she still look cute?!

Meme's actually birthday was spent being dressed up like the queen she is, having a room full of balloons and visitors, and a lunch from Dairi-O (only the best hotdogs this side of the Mississippi!!!). We took hotdogs, fries, ice cream, and cake to the queen! Afterwards, she was ready for her nap! My MeMe is so special to me; I was lucky to share her special day.
In addition to MeMe's birthday, we will now be celebrating Tommy Brunton's birthday as well! My cousin Lina, David, and Zoe welcomed their son and brother on the 29th. So, from now on we can celebrate 2 wonderful Pettys in one day! Tommy doesn't know how lucky he is yet!

Family Christmas

Christmas was well spent with family this year. The first part was spent in Georgia with Travis' family, and then it was off to be with my family in NC. We were blessed to have the Williard's join us from CA! We spent Christmas day and day after at Kathryn and Jim's house for wonderful food and a gift exchange. Phillip, Jammie, and Sawyer surprised everyone Tuesday night coming into town a night early! So, Wednesday morning was spent pretending it was Christmas morning! Sawyer was a big help when it was time to open presents. He helped give out presents and was willing to help you open yours too! We enjoyed dancing to the Fridge DJ I gave him, listening to Christmas music, going on walks with GiGi and Mommy, and playing with Ava Ridge (a family friend). Saturday night found us all gathering at my parents house. Travis was able to make the trip as well for some might tasty lasagna prepared by mom! We enjoyed dinner, drinks, Golden Tee, and watching Sawyer! Overall, Christmas proved to be another wonderful family event!
(Just one more picture of Sawyer rocking on an old rocking horse)

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

This past Saturday was filled with Christmas activites! We began the chilly morning with a trip to the Hendersonville parade. In the background, you can see Santa floating by...








We drove to a "farm" to cut down our own tree; but upon arrival we found they only had pines. Since I am a "Frazier Fur girl", we headed to a Chirstmas Tree lot near the apartment. Once we found the perfect tree, it was time to decorate!

Just when you thought the weekend was complete, we decided to go for a 5ish mile hike on Sunday. We started out at ~2300 ft. and hiked UP (and I mean UP!) to 4000 ft. The views we saw were beautiful and well worth the effort to get there!
(I have tried 4 times to get hiking pictures up and they won't appear...so, just imagine the view!!!)

Still Giving Thanks

Thanks for Aunt Kathryn for sharing her pictures with me! Here are a few:
A new addition this year to the Petty Thanksgiving was an accordian and an harmonica. Here you see Uncle Dave and David breaking it down. When that performing got old, they asked Uncle Kyle (seen here blowing on the harmonica while Uncle Dave moved the harmonica!), JT, and Zoe to join in!




Here is Zoe enjoying the outdoors, and with Aunt Marie and Uncle Kyle

Thanksgiving

Even though we missed our "California Family", we still enjoyed our time together. Kathryn and Jim's house proved to be the perfect setting to enjoy time together both indoors and outdoors. We especially enjoyed the outdoors with the warm weather that the holidays brought. It looks as though our MeMe enjoyed being outside as well!


While family was strolling on the driveway, Sawyer decided to became a "real man" and check out the woods! With a little help down the steep hill from mom and dad, he was able to become the adventuresome boy he is!
Plus, with a little help from Aunt Bethany,
he was able to venture down to the creek.

Thanksgiving wouldn't be complete without family to talk with, too much delicious food to eat (including a chocolate fountain, a new addition this year!), naps to take, and... a Ping Pong game only fit for a Petty to play!
Unfortunately, I never snapped a great shot of cousins Sawyer and Zoe together. However, once they checked each other out, they each decided the other was A-okay! Dancing, hugging, and giving out kisses seemed to be the favorites. As the last night came to a close, we ended with a campfire.
A preview campfire for MeMe to enjoy and then a "real" campfire down at the pit. Once again, another day to give thanks for the wonderful family I have.

Charleston, SC

Charleston, SC from Aunt Bethany's point of view:
Since we had off from school for Veteran's Day, I decided to tag along with the family to Charleston. I rode down with mom and dad where we met Phillip, Jammie, and Sawyer. While Phillip and Jammie were busying attending/being in a wedding; PaPa, GiGi, and Aunt B got to babysit! Before we could head to the beach, Sawyer had some "hotel business" to take care of:


We spent lots of time dancing, reading books, strolling the streets, playing "hide and go seek", playing on the basketball court, and other things we aren't allowed to tell the parents!
The weather was beautiful and we were able to all go for Sawyer's first beach visit!

New place- #2

Here are a few more pictures I forget to include in the last post. Plus, I wanted to say a HUGE thank you to my parents and Travis for helping me move. You wouldn't be looking at such a great place without them!

New Place

Many of you asked, so I thought this might be the easiest way to share pictures of my new place!

Standing in the kitchen looking out...

I'm standing at the front door looking in






Here you see a nice, clean kitchen (no mice included in this one!)