2010 Halloween Parade

This afternoon was our neighborhood's annual Halloween parade! The "theme" of this year's costumes for the kids is 'Toy Story.' Drew is Buzz Lightyear, Cate is a cow girl (Jessie), and Jane Ramsey is the alien! The firetruck met us at the grassy field and led us around the block. Afterwards, we headed to a neighbors for pizza and had a great time. What a fun tradition!!

Notice "the claw" that Jacob constructed. If you are familiar with 'Toy Story,' you will understand!!!

Posing on the firetruck

Here is a kitty cat and Pinkalicious with Cate.

Happy Birthday, Jacob!

Hunter Farm

Last Saturday, Cate's Daisy troop met at Hunter Farm. We went on a hayride, pet and fed the animals at the petting zoo, and got to pick out a pumpkin to take home. We've done this the past few years and it is always a good time!!

Drew's first....

CAMP OUT! Drew is SO excited about his first camp out tonight. We were inspired by cousin Grady's 11th birthday party camp out with friends in the back yard! Today, we even went out and bought a bigger tent, one that will hold our entire family (plus a couple others) when we all go one day!

I just zipped them up and wished them good-night but I hear lots of giggling going on! Wonder when they will get to sleep?? Jane Ramsey and I will hold the fort down inside! I hope it is a restful night for all!

1/2 marathon

Jacob and I had a little get away this past weekend. We went to Disney, without the kids, to run in the first Disney Wine and Dine 1/2 marathon. Epcot hosted this event and it ended at the Food and Wine Festival. The crazy thing was that the race didn't start until 10:00 PM. That is usually when I'm getting into the bed! But, we challenged ourselves and trained for many months and did it!! There were at least 8,000 people running the 1/2 marathon, along with entertainment along the way and Disney characters cheering us on so it really didn't seem too late. The adrenaline was pumping and the inspiration of seeing SO many people of different ages, nationalities, and body types out there running together truly kept me going. It was a memory I'll cherish always.

Pre-race

Post race

After only a few hours of sleep before heading home

It was strange to be a Disney without the kids and thought of them so much. But, it was also very relaxing to be on our own schedules and be able to do some the Disney attractions geared for older kids and/or adults! The kids had a grand time with the Gran and Daddy Mac anyway!! We do look forward to taking them back, hopefully one day soon.

Rainy Day

The kids were thrilled to wear their rain coats today! I am so thankful for the rain after such a dry spell.

"The Wiz" cast

While at the Festival in the Park on Saturday, a partial cast from the NoDa School of Arts, "The Wiz," was there to perform some of the pieces from the show this summer. This is the organization that I am on the board of. This is a wonderfully talented group of kids.

To learn more abou the school, check out the website, www.nodaschoolofarts.org