Fall time in Tennessee!!!

Cheers to our second Fall in our new house!! This year I changed up the decorations and the locations they are in, adding a little flare this time!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also check out the light up leaf's thanks to my mom! What a beautiful touch!!!!

 

 

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Last weekend I visited my dad and Nana in Knoxville to watch the UT game and spend time with my Nana before 1 of her 2 upcoming hear surgeries. My other grandmother put together a care package for her which was incredibly sweet especially since my parents have been divorced for 21 years but both sides of my family have remained close throughout the years and it is beyond a blessing.  

Look at those gorgeous towels for Nana's kitchen and the perfect Fall blanket!!

 

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The first UT game was a great start to our season boosting our confidence which is definitely what we've been needing so desperately!

 

I put together a snack tray for us and Lucy fell asleep on my lap half way through the game. I don't blame you Lucy, this is what it's like to be a Vol fan 😆😅.

 

Fall foliage is coming out to play!

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The following week for labor day, Cody and I ventured to Red Clay state park to explore with Lucy and it didn't disappoint! It was gorgeous!

 

 

We hadn't been in almost 11 months and look at the size difference in Lucy!!! She is just sweet as pie!

 

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My beautiful girl💓

So for a week in the middle of September, we watched my cousins dog Copper while we all tried to find him a home because my second cousin, Levi (my cousin Nicks second son) was born 3 months early and had just finished his 3.5 month NICU stay when he finally came home they realized he was very allergic to Copper and they had trouble getting his breathing and feeding tubes in so he had to go. Copper was such an amazing addition to our little family for that week, but only if Lucy would have thought so too. She did not like sharing her territory or me or Cody. 

 

I finally got them walking on the leash together and they finally started to get along by themselves a little towards the end of the week. 

 

It was heartbreaking when he had to leave, I have realized I have such a heart for animals. 

Lucy claiming her couch. 

Fall yummies and Fall walks!

And to end us off, sweet Lucy cuddles. If only she did this with me!!

Love,

Kayla Raborn

9/29/2021

White Water Tubing and Lucy Swimming!

 For a late birthday present, we went white water tubing as a family in Townsend TN! It was an absolute blast and the water was so so cold!

 

I'm so glad we finally got to do this! The river was surprisingly calm and relaxing!

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I drove back to Knoxville 3 days later to spend time with my grandfather before his heart surgery and it went extremely well! I'm so happy I got to see him!

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Lucy has been living her best life and is so excited the weather is cooling down!

 

I love taking Lucy to the open fields and playing together!

 

 

After my workout she decided to "help" me by repping some weights herself! Always gotta to do what mama's doing!

More creek play and imagination station walking!!

 

Sweet Lu Lu loves the statues and army tanks!

 

 

 

A little peanut butter snack to tide her over till dinner! Look at those nails so carefully holding the precious jar.

 

Worn out after swimming and walking!

Thank you dad! I'll just sit here and keep your foot warm, how convenient! 

 

1 month shy of 2 years, I FINALLY got what I wanted in my bathroom. All it took was taking matters into my own hands. I should have known that after the last almost 4 years. Do you like my new and improved shelf height option in my bathroom? I decorated it with Fall flowers and I added in my perfumes, mouthwash, and hair products that were always 1/2" too short for the shelves. It has made a huge difference!! 

 

We've been doing a lot of walking as a family lately and I absolutely love it! This is indeed my happy place!!

This bridge led us to the middle of a homeless camp and I wasn't quite sure if we'd make it out alive. It was very scary and we couldn't leave quick enough. 

 

After my birthday, we took Lucy to swim at Harrison Bay state park! It was amazing to see her not only realize she loves deeper water but that she could swim immediately! I was so proud of her! She kept jumping in on her own over and over and swimming in little circles. I of course had to join her! 

Love,

Kayla 

9/29/2021