Fall in NC

AJ is offended that I am blogging that Fall is here, he believes that Fall is old news, has been here for awhile now. Tell that to the leaves, maybe they are procrastinators like AJ!

It is really getting pretty here, I love this time of year. It has been in the 70's but cold enough at night to change the trees. I hope it lasts and leaves do not all drop off too soon.

Scrappers Block

Connor is sick today, AJ hurt his hand and cannot play baseball so I finally have a day to catch up on my scrapping. Of course I am having a mental block! AJ pointed out the problem right away "Mom, aren't you supposed to scrap like right after it happens instead of 2 years later??" He gets the obvious gene from Chris.


Speaking of Chris, he let AJ drive the boat today, countdown to drivers ed which by the way starts in Dec. Eeeek!!!

So Long Summer!

First chance to blog since Labor Day, I cannot believe that summer is over!  We had a great time at the beach, the kids were in the water non-stop, even on day 2 when it was kind of rainy and overcast.  The water was really rough so I guess in body board land that is good. 

Everyone had a great time!

Who the heck is that girl hitting on my little precious?  She used her little brother to break the ice, smooth! Good thing Aunt Theresa was not there.

 

Wipe Out!

Self Defense 101

So today during lunch Connor was asking questions about if he had to defend himself against a "bad guy." AJ said that he and Connor should learn self defense like Taekwondo or Jit-Jitsu. Connor said enthusiastically "I know a Jit-Jitsu, Gidget!" to which I replied, "No Connor, Gidget is a Shih Tzu!" I wonder if Connor thinks that Gidget is associated with self-defense because of the time she bit him in the face, that was total self defense.

The Night That the Lights Went Out at Northern

So first JV game this week. I have never been a football mom so not sure what to expect. It was fun to watch though! The lights went out about an hour into the game and we had to wait 20 min or so for them to come back on. I thought we could all pull the pickup trucks onto the field and turn on the headlights but no luck, we actually had to wait for the lights. Have these people not seen Friday Night Lights or Varsity Blues, even All the Right Moves - you have to be willing to improvise!

AJ is # 85, Nighthawks won!

It's all about you Mags

We were outside today having a good time playing football and basketball and Connor let Mags out. After getting hit in the face (sorry Mags,it was an accident, I swear) she took a little break. I noticed that every time she stopped these black bugs were flying all around her legs and chest, ugh! I hope they were not fleas - anyway we decided pigpen needed a bath!

So now she can be my pretty girl again!
Getting ready for school to start, 10 more days!