They're here.....

Tuesday night, at 10pm Aunt Jeannie, Uncle Jerry and cherubs Kevin & Li arrived!!! Li was wide open after a long day in the car, Kevin was fast asleep.

Random thoughts.....

I haven't taken any pictures lately, but I have been very, very grateful for many things. Lets start with this weekend. Although I felt horrible ( that is unusual these days- I feel fabulous most days), Morgan had 4 friends sleep over. Easy- snacks, movies, dinner, pillows, blankets and they are set. The best part is that these are good, christian girls. They all went to Nativity School last year, and are in high school together. After the sleep over, we all went to church where the girls and all of us parents sit together. All four families are friends. What a blessing!!! Just looking at all of us sitting together gave me chill bumps. God gives me days like this to help me through some of the tougher ones. Then I read my book for hours today. What a luxury. This week is Thanksgiving. Jeannie, Jerry, Kevin and Li are coming. We can't wait. I love the cousin thing, and the sister thing, and of course the Thanksgiving thing.

Last home game

Another Citadel Football Season is over. This was the last home game and Bruce and Brad did a BIG tailgate party. We had sooo much fun. You moms know how we love to see our cherubs having fun, eating, running around outside, etc... Well it was just a fun day, until the rain came...

So now that football season is over, it's on to the holidays. The kids are making their wish lists and of course I am making mine. I think it is time for an updated TV in the den. The dinosaur we have in there is just not cutting it anymore. I don't think it will be too hard to persuade Bruce to go shopping for a TV.

ELECTION DAY

I am SO enjoying today!!! Not really because I voted ( yes, I did and stood in line a long time), but because for the first time since going back to work full time in August I HAD A DAY OFF!!!Now I remember how much I love being home. Me and the kids just hung out, playing, reading and relaxing. Well, I did clean the bathrooms, had to they were not a pretty hygeinic site. I think that's spelled wrong. Any way, today Morgan said to me " Can we have fresh food like we used to?" she is craving squash and onions, new potatoes and peppers. So I am about to go buy "fresh veggies" and steam them. Did I mention that in celebration of election day and the right to vote we are having shrimp, salmon , fresh veggies and hot chocolate fudge cake tonight? AND THE BEST PART_ we will be eating in the family room in front of the TV. I can't wait. Then tomorrow its back to reality: up at 5am and out the door for another work/school day. Sometimes I miss being a stay at home mom.....

Morgan

Morgan is enjoying James Island Charter High. We are enjoying having a teen! She is fun and we are really proud of our only daughter! Its all about the friends right now. Most of her class from Nativity is with her at high school. She is doing art club after school and enjoying the weekends with us and her friends.

The Fair

This face makes it all worth it!

The Ferris Wheel is one of the only rides I do

We're off ......

After weeks of saving our pennies and waiting, it was finally time- THE FAIR!! The kids love it. Why are there no pictures of Morgan, Matthew and Bruce? Well, of course, they are off riding all the big, thrilling rides over and over. Michael is more my speed- kiddy rides. And did I mention the great food? And the lights, the sounds and the people watching? We stayed until it closed of course. Can't wait til next year...

Halloween

I love Halloween. Probably the rebel in me because growing up, my own mother destested it! We didn't really celebrate it or go trick or treating. So... I buy lots of pumpkins, candy and decorations. I love going trick or treating with the kids, actually, I am down to only one young enough to need me to go...