Christmas Express

One very cold Saturday afternoon in December, we rode the Christmas Express. The Christmas Express is an eleven mile train ride on the Three Rivers Rambler in Knoxville. The train ride began in downtown Knoxville and traveled along the Tennessee and Holston Rivers. We drank hot cider and snacked on Will's favorite treat, Goldfish, while Christmas stories were read aloud. Will liked meeting the conductor and train staff but DID NOT enjoy Santa Claus. He crawled up my arm and began to tremble in terror. He has since seen Santa Claus on several occasions and is warming up to the fella. Will points and waves, then says "HO-HO-HO." Ros continues to remind Will how important it is to be nice to Santa Claus.

Will is going from row to row meeting other riders. He loved hearing the Christmas stories and ringing the jingle bells.

Will and his friend, Blakeley, are comparing notes on how to ring the jingle bells.

Family Photo - It is as cold as it looks!!!

Will's encounter with Santa Claus. Thankfully, you can not see his facial expression.

We made it home safely.

Happy Thanksgiving

We spent Thanksgiving weekend in Virginia. We ate and ate and ate. It was definitely good family time. Will enjoyed playing with his cousins and second cousins. At the beginning of each big family meal, he was somewhat quiet and shy. As the weekend went by, Will let loose and was into everything. Of course, the grandparents let him touch anything he could find...that's their job, right?

Will is standing on Great-Aunt Libby's stool. He is so proud of himself because he knows he is supposed to be sitting NOT standing. He is keeping his mother on her toes!!

Our Family Photo - Will is staring at G-Daddy who is trying to make him smile. He is saying, "Why is he acting so goofy?"

The turkey is doing it's job of making Will sleepy......

Will with Papa, Ethan, and Grayson

Happy 90th Birthday Great PaPa

On October 24th, the Kingery family celebrated Great Papa's 90th birthday. We had a amazing lunch at Papa and Grandma's house. It was a clear, crisp fall day with vibrant changes in leaves. Papa was busy holding and entertaining his FIVE great-grandchildren. It was a bit of a challenge to get all of little ones to remain still while we took a few pictures.

Four Generations of William Roswell Kingery

Will and Ethan in Grandma's kitchen playing together.

Doesn't Will look excited to take another picture??

Will is proud of himself for attempting to sneak up the stairs.

Happy Fall Ya'll

We have so enjoyed our fall 2009 but it sure has flown by. Will is growing taller and talking all the time. Everyday, he is showing the world more and more of his little personality. He continues to point at everything and growls at stuffed animals as if he were a bear. Otherwise, in Will's world, all objects move by making car noises. He likes to blink/wink at you when you tell him no or he begins to smack his lips to blow kisses. Both of these actions make us laugh hard and he thinks he is the funniest little dude in the world.

Will playing in the leaves at G-Daddy and Grammy's house.

Will is ready for hunting season in his camo. His weapon of choice....a spoon from mommy's kitchen.

Will arrives home from day care with his latest craft project. Our little pumpkin-head.....

Boo At the Zoo

Will is a scary dragon!!!!!

Will visits the Knoxvile Zoo

Will, Grammy, and Mommy visited the Knoxville Zoo. Will loved pointing to the animals. He was fascinated by the elephants, zebras, and lions. He stared at the birds and clapped when they flew by. It was a fun way to spend the afternoon, especially since the football game wasn't enjoyable to watch (UT lost to UCLA).

Will waved to the elephants and gazelle.

"Boy Grammy, that rhino sure is smelly....."

All this fun requires a snack!

Will Turns ONE!!!!!! Part III

Wills love his cake!!!

Just look at the precision of every bite.......

Where are you going, Will?????

Will is all smiles after finishing his cake.

Will Turns ONE!!!!!! Part II

Will received several toys to ride and push....everyone watch your ankles!!!

Will's Number ONE!!!!

Will enjoyed taking out the tissue paper and he had LOTS of practice.

Will says, "I can't believe mommy made me wear this hat!"

Will Turns ONE!!!!!! Part I

It is so hard to believe that Will is a one-year-old little boy. We celebrated his birthday in Virginia at G-Daddy and Grammy's house. Will was surrounded by grandparents, family, and friends. We had BBQ and hot dogs. Thankfully, it was a beautiful, sunny day with a gentle breeze. Will enjoyed his birthday cake!!!!! Although slow to dive in, Will did an impressive job of making a big mess.

Will and Daddy

Happy Birthday To ME!!!!!

Will and Mommy

The Party Scene

Grayson, Ethan, and Will

Kingery Family Reunion Part II

Will pushes Ethan around the store.

Will helps Grayson with his pacifier.

Papa and his boys

Kingery Family Reunion Part I

We ended our summer with a fun weekend in Gatlinburg with the Kingery family. It is always a great time to see everyone and catch up.

We keep growing and growing.......

and growing.......

Papa and Catherine and the boys

Kingery Family Vacation

We had a great time this year at the beach with the family. This year was bigger and better thanks to the newest additions - Will (11 months), Ethan (5 months), and Grayson (2 months). Our house was full of diapers, car seats, and toys. Will taught Ethan and Grayson to be professional beach bums. We enjoyed family time and, of course, the sun. Unfortunately, Will repeatedly enjoyed the sand as well - he ate the sand over and over. Needless to say, we spent lots of time at the pool.

Will, Grayson, and Ethan in the sand

Catherine, Will (holding a roll from dinner), Grandpa, Ros, and Grandma

Grandma and Grandpa with the grandkids

Will playing in the sand

Family Photo