Our Wild and Wonderful World!

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Fun with friends

Unfortunately, my friend Elizabeth was home for her grandfather's funeral this week. On the bright side we got to spend some good time together and get all the boys together to play. For those that don't know, Lindsey, Elizabeth and I are best friends. What's funny (and totally unplanned!) is that even though we all got married years apart from each other we ended up having all our boys with months of each other - both times! So last night was was a lot of five and three-year-old fun!

Brice going off the diving board! NO fear!!

Sam, Carter and Nicholas

Top, big brothers, left to right...Nicholas, Carter, Sam

Bottom, little brothers, left to right...Will, Coleman, Brice

Just before we said "No tackling!"

Amicolola Falls State Park

We enjoyed the mountains and cool breezes last weekend at Amicolola Falls.

Our site

Bundled up for breakfast!

Fun on the playground before heading to Dahlonega to watch the game.

Silly faces by our site post, #11.

Playing with new friends.

Lovin' the Bluff

At the end of August we joined the Moxley crew for a weekend trip to Bluffton. A fun time was had by all. Next time.....grown-ups ONLY!

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

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!

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

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.