Fall colors/ Veteran’s Day

On a beautiful, teacher’s workday, I took the kids hiking at Crowder’s mountain. Lincoln needed to put in some trail time for Scouts.














The colors are still beautiful, even at the end of November. This is the view from our backyard.




Drake wrote a letter for a veteran at school.



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Football is over

What a fun season watching Drake okay flag football! One game, they had the kids run through a huge banner to some rock music, and introduced the kids.




After their last game, they had a banquet for all the kids. Each child got a trophy. Here’s Drake with his coach.




Then, awards were given to 1 child per age division for showing good sportsmanship and hard work. Drake earned this award for the 4-7 year olds. Man, he was so proud!! His smile was so precious, and of course, he was jumping all around on the stage.






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Universal

Each year, Dave’s company invites clients down to Orlando for a 3 day Conference. One night, they treat everyone to a night at Universal. Spouses are invited, because the company rents out part of the park, so it’s a super cool experience. Dave and I decided I wouldn’t go, for various reasons. As it got closer, we both changed our minds and made it happen. I’m very thankful for neighbors and parents who took over Mom duty, so I could go for a day.

It was amazing to finally meet the people Dave works with, and even more amazing to just walk on rides. We rode quite a few and rode my favorite, the transformers, twice! I still can’t believe Dave got me on one roller coaster, where it flies straight up! I promised the boys some things from Harry Potter World, and we tried our Butterbeer. I’m glad we both changed our minds, because it was such a fun experience!


























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Halloween

Ok, when I was a kid, I remember a church Trunk or treat and then actual trick or treating. It seems like there are so many Fall festivals/parties/ events to go to, I’m already done with Halloween before it even gets here. It’s probably because it’s not my favorite holiday. Anyway, I do love seeing the kids dressed up!

Dorothy was Belle.



Lincoln was Shy Guy, a character from Super Mario.





Drake was Terrance, the Angry Bird.





Dave made both of the boy’s costumes!

We went to a Fall Festival with Mom and the cousins. How cute is this picture?!




Dorothy and I watched Drake March in his school’s book character parade. He was upset I couldn’t fit his costume into his backpack!








Dave was out of town Halloween night, so we went around the neighborhood with our dear friends.








The loot!












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Teacher workdays

Hooray for teacher workdays! The kids and I headed up to Blowing Rock for the day. The drive was beautiful with all the changing leaves.

Our first stop was Mystery Hill, a fun kid’s museum.














After picking out caramel apples at one of my favorite candy stops, we had a picnic lunch at the downtown park in Blowing Rock.











Unfortunately I forgot the kid’s jackets. They were shivering while we were eating. I really wanted to go on a hike, but decided to just come back another time. We blasted the heat in the car and they got to enjoy their apples. It was a fun day, despite the change in plans.

That evening our dear friends, the Sherrills came over for dinner and pumpkin carving. I think this is the 4th year we have done this together. Every year, Dave and Jeremy grump about having to carve the pumpkins!



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General Conference

Pretty much every Sunday Drake asks me if it’s General Conference, a weekend long of hearing from church leaders. We stay at home and watch their addresses online. We have time for a big breakfast and get to stay in our jammies. Dave made beignets Saturday morning.





In between sessions, we went to a Chinese Lantern Festival. It was gorgeous when it got dark! The kids also got to watch a Kung Fu show, and got to learn some moves.









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My baby

The baby girl enjoys her alone time with me. On days she isn’t at School, we go to storytime or a toddler fitness class at the gym. She had to be Cinderella one morning: why bother fighting about it?!











Her absolute favorite day of the week is Wednesday, when she gets to go to ballet!




I got to go on a field trip with her to Lewis Farms. They had 10 day old calves, which were the cutest!! The kids got to go through a corn maze, watch dogs herd sheep, and go on a hay ride.














Her speech keeps getting better and better. She is a trooper, going to 3 different therapy sessions a week.

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