Embrace....

the checkbook... we have 2 kids in orthodontics! Alyssa got her braces put on by Dr Macon on 1/20/2011 isn't she beautiful!

First Fun Run

Kevin and the kids participates in the OLD RELIABLE 1 mile Fun run yesterday. They had a great time .

October Rush

October is always such a busy month for "the team ". We wrapped up Aryn's first volleyball season, attended a few Halloween parties, had some visitors, attend the North Carolina State Fair, finished the 1st nine weeks of school, baked, cooked, carved 3 pumpkins, went trick or treating, and found a job .... see, it has been a busy month!


Kevin and I both did out civic duty and voted on November 2nd. Our vote actually did count. Our long term Democratic Congressmen as voted out. Now the Change is hopefully coming.

I have been baking up a storm.Fall does this to me, like i am getting ready for my winter hibernation!


pumpkin gems with cream cheese frosting dusted with chai tea and pumpkin pie spice

Mini pancake muffins with maple syrup and chocolate chips

The kids enjoyed trick or treating, trunk or treating and of course all the candy eating.

The entire gang, ready to go trick or treating!
Borat!
Gypsy
Alice


Aryn just finished her 1st season of volleyball. Her team name was the "Killers". There is something slightly disturbing about hearing your daughter and a group of 9-11 year olds yell " KILLERS!" really loudly. She had fun, the team won a few matches and she is looking forward to the spring season. Dad really enjoyed spending some time with Aryn at the gym! Andrew volunteered a few times to be the "line judge". He actually enjoyed being called "the ref" The "ref"
Finding the "sweet Spot" before serving



And I have managed to squeeze in a little time for crafting

Back to School

Ok trying this again, had this beautiful, details update and then lost connection. Don't you hate when that happens!

Back to school time in North Carolina. I can't believe we have a 4th grader, 6th grader and a freshmen! It seems like just yesterday i graduated from high school. How can it be possible to have a child in high school. Ok, you can stop laughing now!

Andrews bus comes at 6am ... that is so crazy! He has been going to bed around 8:30, so much for a social life! He did get to go to the schools first football game. He had a great time! He is also loving all the "freedom" that has been given to him at high school. In a few weeks he will be turning 14. I think it pains me more on their birthdays than on my own. :D

Summer is officially over this weekend. We are on Hurricane Earl watch. Hoping he decides to skip the coast and not rain on us for too long. Hope everyone has enjoyed their summer.

He's the man!

This kid is amazing and i am so blessed that he is mine! He has achieved so much, is so dedicated, and hardworking! Love him and so proud of him!

Science Olympiad 3-6-2010 Campbell University. Andrew earned a 2nd place in "shock value".
High 5 when he received his award !

Andrew and Coach Cooper

Breaking the Bridge


Andrew and Jade , his team mate in the build a bridge


3/9/2010 Being honored for his math counts achievements by the Johnston County Board of Education.++++ ok, blogger won't let me upload the photos so i will just brag about him in writing!)
On Tuesday 3/9 Andrew and his Cleveland Middle School Math Counts team were honored at the Johnston County Board of Education meeting. He recieved another trophy !
on 2/27 Andrew and the Clayton Extreme played in the Coastal Carolina Cup Roller Hockey tournament. They finished 4th! Andrew played goalie in all 4 games !
On 2/28 was the County wide Math counts contest. Andrew recieved 2 nd place overall and 2 nd place in the speed round. His team finished 3rd overall. On 3/6 the team advanced to the Regionals in Raleigh. His team finished 17th overall.

SO proud of this kid, and when i can i will post some hockey and math pictures !