What did I miss?
Both boys came down with the flu while I was gone. Wow. Of course, I was sad I couldn’t be there to baby them and doctor them…but you know, I’m really glad I wasn’t there for the brunt of the germs. Maybe I won’t get it this round. Two years ago, I got it BAD.
Hubby, on the other hand, seems to be coming down with something. We’re pretending it’s just a cold.
Gatlinburg was beautiful and productive. I have a good handle on my new proposal and it’s not boring or stale. 🙂 I actually like it. A lot. It’s a little different from what I usually write, but I think it’s going to be a good story. I have high hopes. And with the help of Pam and Maria, I really was able to flesh out some plot points and characters.
See some pics of our trip below. We had 3 or so inches of snow while there. It was amazing. And since I’m at one with my inner child, the snow really made my day.
We ate a lot of great food. Lisa seemed to be in full nesting mode while she prepared some fabulous breakfasts, Shepherd’s Pie and brownies. Diet? What diet? Maria made her delicious Lasagna one night and Angie wowed us with her pesto. I made Mexican chicken and veggie soup which went well with the cold days. Pam didn’t have to cook dinner this time because we had soooo much food left over. (word to the wise–never send two pregnant women to the grocery store together without a specific list! LOL! Lists like: Lunch 4 days, snacks 4 days, take on a whole new meaning then.)
This is my YAY! we made it beer with my Flamingo straw courtesy of The Pam.
This is the view from our deck on day one. It was beautiful and actually HOT. It didn’t stay hot for long!
This is the view from our deck on Saturday. Looks a little different, eh?
Me having fun in the snow. 🙂
Bitchin' Fiction: Musings by author Melissa McKenzie / Melissa Francis 
Yes, a good time was definitely had by all:))
Sigh… a part of me wishes we were back at the cabin. Although I must admit, while snow is nice to look at, I’m glad I live in Florida!
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So glad you had a fun and productive trip to my neck of the woods!!
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Sounds like y’all had a great time! I’m envious. I would so love just a few days away to do nothing but write.
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I’m glad y’all had such a good trip. And in case you missed it, I had a dream about what really went on there. 😉
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Awesome pics!
It looked like a great place to commune with your inner muse.
Love the snow pic. Bet it was beautiful when the sun came out again.
Bet you can’t wait to do something like that again!
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Mel!
Thanks for that link!
OMYGOSH! That black dress was unbelievable!
Dang!
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Looks like you had a great time! You deserved it!
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Thanks, everyone.
Jana! I didn’t realize you were from that area. I love it there. So scenic. And the snow just added to it!
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That previous post was full of typos!! Fingers too fast for brain today!
I originally said I live in Knoxville but Gatlinburg is only 30-45 minutes away. And that I was very jealous of where you live since I love William Faulkner.
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That previous post was full of typos!
I figured it out, anyway. LOL
I like Oxford, but it’s not LOVE. It is a nice place to raise the kids though. I just wish we had somewhere to shop other than Walmart Supercenter. Sigh. And I wish our great little independent bookstore wasn’t so snotty when it comes to romance. But, what else can you expect in Faulkner’s hometown.
Oh…and we have John Grisham too. His house is amazing.
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