Halloween 2012

Blair informed me on the way home from school that she no longer wanted to be Angelina Ballerina for Halloween. I told her she had three choices-Tinkerbell, Belle or Cinderella. She chose Cinderella. Very thankful for dress up clothes! We had some friends over to trick-or-treat. They had fun even though it was cold. I made some "Monster Pudding" (as Blake called it) for a treat.

Blake Update

Blake is in second grade. He's a really good student and a good little boy (most of the time). He loves sports-any sport. He likes to be in the woods with his papaw and wants to hunt and fish any time he gets a chance. He's pretty strong willed and his daddy has finally convinced him to listen a little at the driving range. He's growing up fast. We are getting lots of what I consider big kid questions that I don't think I was ready for, but we have a sweet boy and hopefully we are fostering an open and trusting environment for all of his questions and concerns.

The Vols. Sigh.

We went to see a game early in the season and they won. It's been a long season trying to convince Blake to hang with them. Had some good friends over to cheer them on to beat Florida. Game was disappointing but the company was good!

Cheekwood Tree Houses

We took a Sunday afternoon and visited the amazing tree houses at the Cheekwood Botanical Gardens. Our favorite was the Walden Treehouse.

Blair Updates

Blair is doing great in Kindergarten. We are really proud of her. She is reading and loves to play school! She is, according to her coach, a soccer ninja, has learned to ride her bike without training wheels (I have chosen to omit the horrid crash she had prior to this shot that I just happen to get on video.) and yes, before I get a scolding, she had on a helmet, and she is a Daisy Scout. Who wants Girls Scout Cookies??

Ahhh Remember Summer

I know one thing. As I sit here and write this post on a cold and windy October evening, I am a summer girl. If it's below 60 degrees, I'm freezing! Here are a couple of pictures from summer to keep me looking forward to next summer!