It's family time again...

our annual family cookout was held Saturday Sept 12. I'm glad to spend time with family I don't see often. My kids all came so we took the opportunity to do a family picture! This is a first!!

There were thrilling rides at the park. I didn't make it up that far this year.. guess I was too busy gossipin'.. as if I'd gossip! You know I'd rather walk on my lips than say ANYTHING bad about ANYBODY! I don't think Zeke rode any of the rides but the girls did. Such fun for them all!

Good food and plenty of it was there! I don't know about everyone else in the family but I look forward to this every year. It's a memory to keep forever. I only hope others feel the same way. Family is family, good or bad... you need to enjoy them while you can.. one day they will be gone and there is no going back.

School Dayz........

Maddie has started pre-school. So far, so good. It's amazing the attitude these people have. So encouraging, which is great! Last year's experience left a lot to be desired! Never in my wildest dreams did I think a program would allow a teacher to constantly tell the kids they were bad.. day in.. day out.. by October I had had it and so had Cindy, Rik and Sandy.. although Sandy did give them a chance for redemption by going to speak with the director it didn't do any good.. so, out Maddie came. Best decision ever made. I can already tell just by picking Maddie up on the first day these folks have a great program. They allow parent participation too which is good. I hope Maddie will make new friends and continue to enjoy going.

Fall is coming!!! Fall is coming...

You know fall is right around the corner when Starbucks begins to sell Pumpkin Latte!!! Guess what.. they're selling Pumpkin Latte.. not that I drink it.. but, it's a sure sign for Fall..

Come on Fall!!!

My first Award...

Thank you Kathe for giving me an award... I was so surprised and I'm so thankful!
It took me a while to post it because it took me a while to figure out what I was supposed to do! Thank you Sharron for helping me!!

What was I thinking??????

hahaha... I've started a part time job! LOVE IT... but what was I thinking? I am now enrolled in a 3 hour class.. today... anyone that knows me knows how much I despise school.. LOL.. well, not really, but these days it does take more time for things to register. I sure hope they have a copy of MLS for dummies there!
Wish me luck friends.. I'm a nervous wreck!!!

On the road again..

just can't wait to get on the road again... or in this case.. on the road for the first time. Ever since Zeke was born I've wanted to paint him a little coupe car.. a couple of weeks ago I did... well, I started to but Rick decided he could take it apart and paint it much better.. so I let him.. pretty smart wasn't I?

After much grumbling on my part about the paint peeling off ... Rick finally got it pretty much as good as it would be... (do not ever ask the paint "expert" at walmart if Outside use means it will stick to plastic.. he will tell you it does.. I will tell you it won't!!!)

I'm a stickler for the little things so I had to make this "Zeke's ride"... meaning a lot of Carolina add-ons.. He sure looks like he is enjoying his car.

I think I may have stumbled on to something here.. maybe a pink and purple ride for Sophia? hmmmmmmmm....Yes I can see a cottage industry here as soon as I find the perfect paint.. and the used "unloved" coupe cars.. anyone have any to get rid of? LOL

You say tomato.. I say to-mahto...

this girl loves tomatoes.. I'm mean, she LOVES them.. It amazes me.. disgusts Rick! LOL.. he's not a tomato fan.. Maddie will pick them up and eat one like she's eating an apple. Here area few shots of her enjoying a very juicy, fresh from the vine tomato.