Believe

November 22, 2009, Sunday - This week Brittany and Nathan worked on their letters to Santa Claus. Today after lunch we headed to Macy's department store & delivered their letters to the Santa Mailbox. For each letter Macy's receives they are donating $1 to Make-A-Wish Foundation.
A simple letter is going to help make little kid's dreams come true! If you haven't already done this with your kids, then go ahead and do it! Together we can make a difference!

Thanksgiving Preschool Play

November 20, 2009, Friday - Today Nathan was a Native America Indian in his preschool "The First Thanksgiving Feast" Play. It was so cute. Chad and I were both able to be there for it. He did very well bringing the turkey to the pilgrims. We then enjoyed a covered dish Thanksgiving meal and great fellowship. These preschool days will not last too much longer and they are so precious!

H1N1

November 10, 2009, Tuesday - Yippee! Thanks to Chad for the tip he got from a lady he was interviewing who happen to have just taken her kids to get the H1N1 flu shot at our pediatrics ...I was able to get Brittany and Nathan vaccinated with the H1N1 shot today! Yea!!! I was able to get them the seasonal flu mist on Monday, Nov. 2nd when I was there for Nathan's 5 year check-up. Now I feel good that my kids are as protected as they can be.

The Grocery Game & Triple Coupons

November 4, 2009, Wednesday - On Monday I did The Grocery Game at Lowes Food for my weekly grocery shopping. My total bill was $57.65 and I saved $48.86. I love saving money for my family. Today I decided to try the Harris Teeter triple coupon experience. I checked my friend's blog and pulled my coupons. I got $28.69 worth of groceries for a total of.....get this.....$1.66! I was so excited. Below is a picture of things I got for $1.66. With the holidays coming up and food drives for the needy this is a great way to help people in need for hardly any out of pocket expense. Go try it out! And I would love to hear how you did. Happy Shopping!

Halloween 2009

October 31, 2009, Saturday - Chad and I both did volunteer work this morning. In the afternoon we took the kids to a church Harvest Festival & they jumped on inflatables, played games, ate cotton candy & popcorn & painted pumpkins. It was a fun time. Then we came home for our neighborhood Halloween party. The kids got to do a Halloween parade too with the neighborhood kids. We had a fun time trick-or-treating. Thank you to Mom, Dad and Grandma for handing out our candy for us while we took the kids around. I hope all of you had a Happy Halloween.
Brittany & Nathan's Halloween Lemonade Stand
Nathan, Brittany, Karson & Macie

Last Soccer Game

October 25, 2009, Sunday - Today Nathan had his last soccer game. They tied 3 -3. Nathan did super! We gave out cupcakes in honor of Nathan's birthday & for the last game. He was very excited & proud to get his trophy.

Nathan's 5th Birthday

October 24, 2009, Saturday - Today our baby is turning 5 years old! Wow, how time flies! Nathan was suppose to have his last soccer game today, but it got rained out. It is rescheduled to tomorrow. We had Nathan's birthday party at a local bowling alley. The kids had a super time. They got to bowl for 1 hour, then they enjoyed pizza, Hot Wheels birthday cake & ice cream. Then they got to play games in the arcade. It was a great birthday! Happy Birthday, Nathan! We love you!

Kids at the Patch

October 21, 2009, Wednesday - Today Nathan's preschool went to visit the Pumpkin Patch. We had a lot of fun. It is a beautiful day today so when Brittany got home from school we went back to the patch so she could help pick out the family pumpkin. Enjoy the picture!

Daytona Beach Secraw

October 15, 2009, Thursday - Today was a very tough & sad day. We made the very hard decision to have our 13 1/2 year old dachshund, Tona, put to sleep. She injured a neck bone back in July & just didn't have a good quality of life now. We have had her since we were married. We know she is in a better place now & not in pain. We love and miss you, Tona! Our life is not the same.

Pumpkin Patch

October 13, 2009, Tuesday - Today Nathan and I headed to the Pumpkin Patch, our annual tradition. We met other MOPS moms & kids and heard a Fall Story, had a tractor hay ride and got to run through the pumpkin patch. Nathan had so much fun. He woke up early this morning because "I want to go the the pumpkin patch". He was really excited about getting to pick out a pumpkin. He picked out the smallest one he could find. And I mean small. It is smaller than his palm. We hope to go back with Brittany & pick out the family pumpkin.

Soccer Game

Saturday, October 10, 2009 - Nathan did great at his soccer game today. He scored 2 of the 4 goals for the team. Nathan really loves soccer and we enjoy watching him play. He is competitive like his daddy.Nathan throwing the ball in.
Nathan making a goal!

The Beach & Bikes

October 3, 2009, Saturday - Chad and I got to get away this weekend for a much needed time away. We headed to Myrtle Beach! The kids got to spend time with the grandparents. We had a great time and so did the kids. They also learned to ride their bikes without training wheels while we were away. Thanks Mom and Dad - you are great teachers.

Bike Safety

September 30, 2009, Wed. - Nathan learned about Bike Safety today from the policemen. Then later all the kids got to have fun riding their bikes in the parking lot. Go Nathan!

Dad is Retiring!

September 30, 2009, Wednesday - Today is Dad's last day of work with Eveready Battery Company! Over 35 years of time with the company he is retiring! Yeah, Dad! Thank you for all of your hard work and years and years of service! We are so proud of you!

McDonald's Night

September 29, 2009, Tuesday - Tonight was McTeacher Night at McDonald's. Over 30 teachers came out and helped serve McDonald's food for a school fundraiser. We had a fun night. After eating Brittany headed to dance practice and Nathan to a makeup soccer game.

Lemonade for Sale

September 26, 2009, Saturday - We had a yard sale this morning and Brittany and Nathan had a Lemonade Stand. Brittany was so excited. She has wanted to have one all summer long. Friday we put little signs on people's doors telling them about it. She created her own sign for the table and even wore a Lemonade Stand hat. Only .25 a cup and Popsicles too!

Yikes! Snake in the Yard!

September 24, 2009, Thursday - Well folks...I do not like snakes and today has been my second sighting of a snake in our yard in a week! The first time it was by our water spicket & when I went inside to get Nathan & the camera it was gone. And I could not identify it on the computer what kind of snake it was. Well this time I was able to get Chad, Brittany & Nathan & the camera. I think it is an Eastern Garter Snake. And you know what.....but don't tell Nathan.....it has been odd that Nathan & I have not spotted any frogs in the yard lately...& we were seeing them everyday...well the Garter snake eats frogs, salamanders, fish & earthworms. Oh, my!!!

Chad's Birthday

September 23, 2009, Wednesday - Today is Chad's Birthday! He headed off to work (thankful to have a job) & then we got to party when he got home. At 5:30pm we had a nice dinner with family & then he blew out the candles to his Carvel icecream football cake. Then opened presents all before the kids had to head off to Awana at 6:30pm. It was a nice evening & a great day to celebrate CHAD - our wonderful husband, dad, son-in-law, & grandson! You are loved, Chad!
We had a sports birthday party theme - that is why you see the hats & athletic attire!

Nathan's Fall Season - Soccer

September 12, 2009, Saturday - Today was Nathan's first game of soccer for the fall season. He did really well. He gets so into it. It is fun to watch and cheer for him & the team. Way to go Nathan! He is number 8.

Brittany's First

September 11, 2009, Friday - Brittany has been asking me for a while...."When can I come to scrapbooking with you?" So I decided to let her come this time. I asked her this morning what kind of book would she like to do.....she said "a BUG Book". How I should have known. So I sent all the bug & frog pictures I could find (just going through summer months) on my computer to get developed & I had over 65 pictures. She came with me & she worked the whole 4 hours. She scrapbooked 8 12x12 pages & used all of the pictures! Way to go Brittany! She was focused on cutting those pictures & didn't complain once. She also enjoyed getting to call out the Bingo numbers for our game. She did very good for her first time at scrapbooking.