The girls joined forces with John and carved their pumpkins. They did a great job and had lots of fun doing it.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Reasons I Love the Birthday Boy---
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Pool Closing!
Sunday John and I put the cover on the pool and said goodbye to the swim season. It's a bit of a melancholy feeling to close it up. But, I look forward to the fall, the winter and the cooler temps. So, I took some pictures of the pool as it prepared to be covered for the winter. See you in April, dear swimming pool!!!
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Team Spirit
It was team spirit day at the school and the girls decided to raid my closet for appropriate attire. Lily went as a Panthers fan and Shelly chose a pink UNC tshirt. They always want me to do a bit of face paint before they go. So, we hit the paints and adorned them each with some face flair. Took the pictures of them heading off to school in very dim lighting:
Monday, October 25, 2010
BBQ Bust
On Saturday, we gathered up the girls and their friends to head to Lexington for the big BBQ Festival. I'd seen the festival featured on Food Network and knew that Lexington was the capitol of all things BBQ. So, on this beautiful fall day we headed about an hour away for some fun. What we found when we arrived was a huge crowd of people, lots of funnel cake, and very little bbq. Seriously, there were masses of people (who were a little on the sketchy side) and long lines at the few bbq stands available. As we navigated our way through the crowds with four children, we made the decision to vacate the place and head back toward home for lunch in a restaurant. The girls were all happy to do so and so off we went.
Although the adventure to Lexington was less than stellar, I did get some photos to remember the Not-So- Available BBQ Festival:
Walking to the Festival
People People Everywhere
Piggy Balloons!
Friends
Food
BBQ---finally found it
Although the adventure to Lexington was less than stellar, I did get some photos to remember the Not-So- Available BBQ Festival:
Walking to the Festival
People People Everywhere
Piggy Balloons!
Friends
Food
BBQ---finally found it
Friday, October 22, 2010
Halloween Banner
I found this cute printable banner at this site the other day. It took no time to print, cut, punch holes, and assemble. I added their cute little vintage Halloween images, as well. Quick, instant decor for our haunted house.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Inspiration
I love to peruse the web for some inspiration. Here are just a few things that have caught my eye of late:
This clever Halloween party
Such a cute presentation for these cookies
Can't find the original source for this image, but loved this clever idea for serving drinks in the Fall
A super cute pink and green party
Some puffy paint on pumpkins---think I need to give this one a try
Loved this pretty party
A cute and easy wreath idea
A fun little use for duct tape
This clever Halloween party
Such a cute presentation for these cookies
Can't find the original source for this image, but loved this clever idea for serving drinks in the Fall
A super cute pink and green party
Some puffy paint on pumpkins---think I need to give this one a try
Loved this pretty party
A cute and easy wreath idea
A fun little use for duct tape
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Earrings
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Happy Day, Sis!
A big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my oldest sister, Kathy! Hope you have a terrific day. Here's a little bit of nostalgia for you:
She's the cool looking sister on the far right!
She's the cool looking sister on the far right!
Monday, October 18, 2010
Mountains
We spent the weekend in the mountains. It was absolutely perfect. The weather was great and we were thankful that our friends allowed us to stay in their mountain condo. We made it to the Woolly Worm festival, Valle Crucis, and the Mast General Store. We saw Grandfather Mountain, played lots of games, watched football, and ate yummy snacks! It was a really fun break from everyday life.
These are the woolly worms---$10 buys you a woolly worm and a container
There goes a woolly worm up the rope!
Some rescued owls at the festival
We petted this opossum! Kind of cool---kind of weird!
Grandfather Mountain
Playing Jenga
The girls in the mountains
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