Oct 28, 2010 | Friends & Fun, Uncategorized, What's going on |
Meet Elizabeth’s pumpkin.
He’s Lil’ Dude, the wanna-be gansta.
He’s rockin’ the green thumbtack nose and cardboard shoes look. Lil’ Dude’s wants us to spread the word that he’s looking around for a high-quality pumpkin gang to join.
{I can’t believe I just spoke for a pumpkin. Clearly I need to find SOMETHING a little more productive to do with myself and my time.}
***
In other news, our house is going to be bursting at the seams with visitors this weekend. The visitors, who may or may not overlap, are as follows:
Christopher
Grandma and Grandpa from Florida
Daniel and Erika
Marissa
Hannah, Willie & Co.
Nicholas {he never misses an opportunity to not-so-coincidentally come over when we have company}
Jimmy, Debbie & Alyssa {or some combination thereof}
Carol, Brian, Zachary and Molly
It’s going to be a BIG social weekend for us but like I always say, the more the merrier {especially if it involves food}.
Oct 26, 2010 | Uncategorized |
The other day I took my young charges down the road to the pumpkin patch. {Hence the above title and below picture.}
 |
| The pumpkins had something to say: |
The poor pumpkins didn’t know what hit them when Zachary and Molly arrived. I spent the whole visit being the Official Pumpkin Spokesperson and defending their poor stems from over-eager pumpkin-picking children.
Speaking of pumpkins{as if this whole post isn’t about them}, I was studying the various types of pumpkins at the patch and made the following scientific chart based on my observations:
Exhibit A- normal, average, typical, usual, round orange pumpkins
Exhibit B- odd, very bumpy, wrinkly green pumpkin
Exhibit C- very odd, over-grown deformed acorn shaped pumpkins{or is it really a type of squash?}
Exhibit D- very lovely, multi-colored rainbow pumpkin{my personal favorite}
The pumpkin patch was in the front yard of a church so they made this cross with teeny-tiny pumpkins.
The most exciting part of our visit was playing hide-and-seek in the pumpkins. I didn’t hide because I had to be the responsible photographer, but it provided endless fun for the kids.
The two cutest little pumpkins ever.
{I’m sorry. I just couldn’t resist calling them little pumpkins.}
ps. When we got home, Zachary and I played 15 consecutive games of Pick-Up Sticks. My humility prevents me from saying who won the first 14 games.
Oct 24, 2010 | It's all relative |
One year later they’re still just as cute.
Oct 19, 2010 | Uncategorized |
1.
We have another birthday to celebrate!
The following conversation transpired while I was talking to Katie on the phone the other night in the presence of my family{a situation I like to avoid if possible}:
Katie: 22 seems so much older than 21!
me: It’s not that much older. You’re still on this side of 25.
Mom: That’s right! You tell her she’s still young!
Dad: Well, 22 is getting really close to 50.
Thank you, Father. You were so reassuring in her time of distress.
2.
The fire alarm situation
The fire alarm went off three times during history yesterday. After three minutes of discussing whether it was a real fire or just a drill{I personally believe it’s better to have that discussion once you’re safely out of the building}, Mr Shadrick decided we should leave the room. As everyone stood up, he said “just take your valuables with you”. No less than 6 people immediately grabbed their cup of coffee. Because coffee is way more irreplaceable and valuable than, say, YOUR LIFE.
3.
The girl from Peachtree City
Elizabeth’s friend Abby flew up from Georgia to visit for the weekend. She is so sweet and has the best dimples. Elizabeth and Abby spent the visit attached to each other like Siamese twins{notice how they’re wearing the same shirt}while they discussed deep topics along the lines of Silly Bandz and penguins.
Oct 17, 2010 | Uncategorized |
This adorable little boy is having a birthday today.
{The cuteness is almost overwhelming.}
Happy birthday,big brother!
