Prior to leaving for east Tennessee we attended a birthday party of some good friends at the bowling alley. They were very eager to do go again. So, while in Kingsport we gave it another try. An excellent activity for a rainy, windy morning.

It's hard work keeping up with a big brother. If she could just get rid of those training wheels, which, she asks daily to take off.

Mom, Blair and I went to the pumpkin patch at Cassidy UMC. They fill their front lawn with all shapes and sizes of pumpkins and sell them for a fundraiser. It was the church where I went to pre-school and was baptized. When I went inside to pay for the pumpkin I felt like I was four again. It was all so familiar and the smell took me back in time.

Blake and Blair amused themselves with acorns. Blake would toss them up and then nail them with the badminton racket.

Pumpkin Patch

Blake had his first Kindergarten field trip to, of course, the pumpkin patch. There were several unique animals like a zedonk (that would be a combo between a zebra and a donkey), several other animals, and a bull and cow elk. We even got to hear the bull elk bugle. He had a lot of fun!

Women's 1/2 Marathon

On September 25th I did something I never thought I'd do. I ran a 1/2 marathon (13.1 miles) in Nashville. I had a wonderful training buddy and encourager in Kathy. It was a great experience and I something I think I'll do again. Scott, Blake and Blair all came to cheer us on. I think they had a small part in this too!

61 Mile Ride

Over Labor Day weekend Scott completed a 61 mile bike ride. Very proud of this accomplishment!

Catcher

At Blake's first game he played catcher. He said he hoped he didn't have to do that again because it was hot and stinky!

You Are My Sunshine

I sing this to Blair almost every night. This night I got her to sing to me!

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And After a Long Day

Blake Scott AND Hogan taking in a little Man vs. Food before bed!

T-Ball

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Blake is playing fall t-ball and loves it. This is more like formal practice. They don't keep score or outs. Everyone bats. He's having a lot of fun!

Ballet

Blair is taking ballet this year. She is very excited and we are excited for her. She is in class with a little friend and she is pink from top to toes which she loves!

First Day of Pre-School

Last week I sent both of my babies to school. Blair was more than ready to go back, especially since Blake has been going and she hasn't.

Chihuly at Cheekwood

While mom and dad were here we visited the Cheekwood Botanical Gardens. Right now they are hosting a Dale Chihuly exhibit. He is a sculptor of glass and it's amazing! They are beautiful in the day but are also meant to be seen lit in the evening. I hope we can go back one night soon.

The Sun

I think this collection was one of, if not my favorite.

It's a BIG DAY...

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Blake asked to take his training wheels off today and we decided it would be a good day for it. He did great! He took off and didn't look back!

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