Happy Halloween & Harvest!
We wrapped up our first year of Corning Youth Soccer, a faith based organization, with a family fun day. All the kids got to eat hot dogs and chili, play on inflatables, and receive their medals. Well....all but Parker, he threw a huge fit during the game and mom had to take him home. So, he missed out on the fun. :( Roman had a blast though.
We went to Harvest Festival and I started the day with the 5K. This was my first time so my goal was just not to last, which I succeeded! LOL! I usually *practice* during the afternoons so I had no idea how mornings could play such havok on the sinuses. I swear I ran about 3/4 mile and it felt like they swelled shut. Eventually my nose opened back up and I was back to normal. Maybe that is why the big timers use what looks like smelling salts?? Anyway, the women's division was won by a 12 year old girl...22:xx, at least I wasn't beat by a 72 year old woman! ha!
We had an All Hallow's Eve party at our house for the church. The kids and youth came. We had a bon fire, roasted hot dogs and marshmallows, made smores and caramel apples, made some crafts and had a hayride. I think we all had fun. I dressed up as a kitty and parker and roman wore their Transformer costumes.
Halloween came and we had chili at our house and then went trick or treating. We all piled up in the hay trailor and had another hayride. Noah was a Ninja, Katie was Hanna Montana, Parker was Bumblebee and Roman was Optimus Prime. They had the best time. Thanks to Mr. Miller who gave them all chocolate milk and Ms. Stacy for making them all cupcakes! Happy Halloween!
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gina on 11/01/08 at
23:03
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Update - Fall 2008
Okay, I am updating since this summer. We spent alot of time swimming this summer. Both of my boys are like little fish in the water, which scares me about Roman since he is only two. We went to Uncle Jim Mark's in Texas this summer to meet new baby Sidney (they spelled it differently, but I couldn't remember the correct spelling). Anyway, we went with Heather and Katie. The kids were amazing in the car b/c it was around a 14 hour drive with all the stops and all. Hopefully, we can go back with Daddy this winter so he can meet her as well.
Parker started preschool (2nd year) with Ms. Blayne. We LOVE Ms. Blayne. I especially adore her as she is from around my old stomping ground in Marianna. She used to teach 4th grade alternative students, so Parker is doing very well under her this year. :) He has already had Grandparents Day, which his Grandpa was the only grandfather there.
Roman is still going to Ms. Judy's during the day. It is just down to him, Wyatt and Kyson. The three amigos! I have started p/t with my job until we get our funding secured. I absolutely love the schedule as I am working mornings. I started out *practicing* for the 5K in October. I have been a little slacker the last week or so. Between Ms. Judy being on vacation and rainy days, I will have much to catch up on this week.
We spent Labor Day with Linda and Blake. Blake had to drive me to get ice cream. I was very surreal. I can't believe his is already old enough to drive. I love my little guy. Tamara, Jacob & Emily came over and visited and swam. The kids played really well together and we had so much fun. I do have to mention, in case any of my Conway friends here of this story you will know it was me, Parker, Roman and I were in Target in Conway. Roman decides he is going to have a 2 year old tantrum in the middle of the bedding aisle. He screamed bloody murder for 15 minutes. I told him we were not moving from that spot until he got happy. He eventually did, but not without letting everyone in the store know about it. I even had one stupid lady who just stood at the end of the aisle and stare at me the whole time. I wanted to say something really rude to her, but I just flashed a really big, fake smile at her. UGH!
Our hunting cabin burned down the other night. Not sure what happened. Very likely it was arson, but it could have just been an electrical problem. We are figuring out how to rebuild. Too bad, we will have to use our camper this hunting season.
Ike could have been worse, but we certainly didn't come out unscathed. We still had some corn in the field which alot was blown over. We had a lot of rice to pancake as well. The winds were incredible. I thought we were in a tornado when I woke up this morning.
We had our first Corning Youth Soccer game this weekend. None of us know what we are doing, but we had a great time doing it. Parker pouted the first half, but he decided he might want to play the second half. We have 4/5 year olds, which Jim is coaching. I will post more on that experience later. I will try to gather some pics for updates.
That is all I can think of for now....
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gina on 09/14/08 at
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Happy Fourth of July!
2008 Homecoming Picnic
We had another wonderful 4th! Blake J. worked very hard on this year's Homecoming Picnic as the Picnic Chair and I think it was the best one ever! I admire his drive and dedication to make our community a better place. He is definitely what they call a pioneer....and pioneers often get arrows in the front and arrows in the back. But, he never lets that stuff get him down.
Our church even got more involved this year as we built a float for the parade. It won the "most original" prize. The kids had a great time riding and throwing candy. Carletta, Angela, Ms. Linda and all the kids road with us.
Happy 4th of July!
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gina on 07/13/08 at
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