3. What’s a famous book set in your home state? Have you read it? On a scale of 1-5 (5 is fantastic) how many stars does it rate?
I went to Goodreads and looked at their list of top 200 books from Washington State and I haven’t read even one. My daughter read all the Twilight series. The top votes went to Snow Falling on Cedars. The only book on the list that looks interesting to me is The Boys in the Boat.
4. There are 60 days until Christmas…have you started your shopping? How do you stay organized for the holidays?
No, I have not shopped at all yet. We have just had our family discussion on what Christmas will look like this year. The only thing that is organized for the holidays is the fact that I have everything in the attic in it’s proper containers. The holidays that I choose to gather decor for have their own bins, etc. I hope our kitchen will be completed before Thanksgiving or before Christmas.
5. October 26th is National Tennessee Day. Have you ever lived or spent any time in Tennessee? Is this a state you’d like to visit one day? The top rated tourist attractions in Tennessee are-
The Great Smoky Mountain National Park (Gatlinburg area), Elvis’s Graceland (Memphis), Birth of the Music Biz (Memphis and Nashville), Dollywood (Pigeon Forge), Tennessee’s Military Heritage (many battlefields), The Hermitage (Andrew Jackson’s home), The Parthenon (Nashville), Oak Ridge American Museum of Science and Energy, Chattagnooa and the Tennessee Valley Railroad, Downtown Knoxville, Lookout Mountain, The Titanic Museum (Pigeon Forge), The Museum of Appalachia (Clinton), and The Lost Sea Adventure (Sweetwater)
How many on this list have you seen? Which one on the list would you most like to see?
Back in May of 2014 our daughter and I drove from Seattle to Jacksonville, North Carolina to set her up in an apartment just before her Marine husband returned from a long tour of duty in Afghanistan. We drove through part of Tennessee to get to North Carolina. Our first stop was Hendersonville to spend the night at the home of one of Andrew’s Marine buddies who was in Afghanistan with him. The next day we drove through part of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and had a sandwich in Gatlinburg. We drove through Pigeon Forge to get to Gatlinburg. That is one weird town. Click here and you’ll see my post from our drive through Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.
I’ll have to pass on traveling to Tennessee again.
6. Insert your own random thought here.
Mommy and Addy. We had 7 days enjoying her and watching her every move from October 12-19. She cut her first tooth upon turning 7 months old.
Thank you to Joyce From This Side of the Pond who asks the questions for Wednesday Hodgepodge. And thank you to everyone who took the time to read my answers. I appreciate your time and comments.
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
You’ve had such a rich and interesting life! But the kids, their spouses and the grandbaby, God has greatly blessed you, my blog friend!
…I’m waiting for a toothy smile!
🍁You have enjoyed a remarkable life! Moving to the country…now that will be a switch for a city kind of gal.
Now this was a fun and interesting read! Also a testimony to the faithfulness of God.
Hello, you have had a wonderful life. Traveling with the band sounds exciting. You are blessed with a wonderful family and sweet Addy. Great post and answers. Happy Wednesday, enjoy your day!
Boys in the Boat is an excellent book! You should read it!!!!
God has blessed you abundantly! He is so good to us!
Oh…look at that Addy! She is a beauty and growing so much!
Your surprised list was so beautiful Ellen, Can you imagine how our heavenly Fathers heart wood leap for joy, if we all sat down and made a thankful list as to His goodness and blessings to us such as yours. I am in awe!
Your little Addy is so precious, and her mother is beautiful too!
Thank you for sharing.
Blessings,
Sue
You have had a wonderful life so far, Ellen, and new adventures are ahead when you move form a city to the country!
Oh, I loved reading of all of your surprises! Our Father is good to His children!
Moving to the country? I spent 38 years living in the country, but adjusted fine to living in town again. There are pros and cons to both, so I simply choose to be grateful for the good. I am sure that you’ll bloom wherever God plants you!
Lovely picture of Addy and her mommy!!
This was a wonderful and uplifting read Ellen. Loved the photos, especially of your family. Addy is a sweet and adorable little baby.
You really have had an interesting and enriching life. The best part of it all is how close your family is.
This was a great read. Your surprises are the best! You are moving to the country … that’s wonderful. I won’t tell you about the flies or the country mice …. lol! Hugs to you and thanks so much for your prayers – I can feel them.
Love your answer for #1. Those are some good books. I haven’t read them but I have seen the Twilight movies. I hope your renovations will be complete. Those are never easy! So blessed to have that time with Addy.
Hello! I am a fellow Wednesday Hodgepodger. Your blog page was listed next to my page on Joyce’s list so I’m stopping by just to say “Hello!”
I love your answer to the first question. I say “Amen!” to your answers. I too am lavishly blessed of God. Have fun in the country. I’m certain that you’ll adjust just fine. Have a great weekend and may God continue to bless you.
Such cool facts about your life, Ellen! Are you moving to the country soon? Closer to your kids? Love the photo of Addy and her mom.😇💗
Such a blessing to have 3 children and and in-laws following God. Smokey mountains and Dollywood Lane and North Carolina brought back such memories of my many visits there.