Madhouse!

Last TV season, Brian and I got hooked on a reality show! Yep, hard to believe, but we did. It's called "Madhouse" and was/is on the History Channel. Speed Channel is trying to get it now. Anyway, it follows several racing families that race Open Wheel Modified cars at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, NC. So, for my birthday Brian planned a trip for us to go to a race and it was AWESOME!! We got to go in the pits, meet the drivers and their families, talk to the track manager, and just soak it all in. And, best of all, it really was just like you see it on TV. I got to meet my FAVorite driver, Burt Myers too! If you're interested in knowing more about the track: http://www.bowmangrayracing.com/.

We stayed at the Brookstown Inn, an old cotton mill. We walked to dinner and had the best fish tacos ever at a neat Latin restaurant called Noma! See our clean plates.

My fabulous husband at a yummy Greek restaurant, Mooney's, also in downtown Winston-Salem.

Burt's #1 car coming off the hauler. Me and Burt!!! He was SO, super nice! His wife and Mama sold me the t-shirt.

Burt's younger brother, Jason, driver of the #4 car.

On the track at the Madhouse!

Krazy for Kindergarten!

Sam's 1st day of kindergarten was GREAT! On the way to school he said, "Mommy, I'm so excited. I'm more excited than you!" I must have a really good poker face! Yes, I was excited but also a little sad and anxious. Most of all though, I'm so very, very proud our our boy. We walked him to his classroom, took some pictures, chatted a little, said our goodbyes and walked out the door. Then, MY flood-gate opened!

I couldn't help but do a little comparison with pictures I took last year that are very similar to pictures I took this year. It's amazing how much Sam has grown and matured in appearance.

LOOK at the difference from last year to this year!!!!!

My handsome boys.

Pre-K, August '09 and now Kindergarten, August '10

And in case you're wondering....you pronounce Sam's teacher's name like this: "show-kwist".

camping with cousins

We had a fun time time camping with our cousins a few weeks ago at John Tanner Park in Carrollton, GA. It's really nice that the kids and the grown ups have such a good time together.


My little water bugs!

Daddies are silly too!

Our rigged-up ice cream maker

that died before the ice cream could freeze....

Our campsite and the traditional family photo in front of the campgrounds sign.