New Blog!

Those who know me well know that I am pretty anal about what my children eat and the nutrition they receive every day. I have a lot of my friends and family ask me questions about what we eat as a family, how I get them to eat so well, etc. Upon the suggestion of a dear friend, I have decided to blog about it. This is a work in progress! I don't claim to be a nutritional expert, but I am a very busy working mother who cares a lot about what goes in my kids' bodies!

I hope you enjoy, and if you have suggestions, please let me know!

http://graysonandharper.blogspot.com/

Catching up

I think I will try this again...

Life is as busy as always, but I choose for it to be that way, so I can't really complain. The kids really keep us busy with activities. I never thought I'd be the mom taxiing kids from here to there, but I am! What can I say - the kids love doing it and we love watching. When they seem tired of it, we certainly won't push it. Harper is in gymnastics once a week, Grayson has karate twice a week and basketball once a week. For now anyway. Spring will come and activities will change.

I stay busy with work, Junior Woman's Club stuff, PTO, Prizery board, youth group etc. If people know you get things done, they will ask you to do lots of stuff. I like giving back and improving the community, so it works out.

Grayson is doing great in kindergarten! Making fantastic grades and behaving well. He really succeeds at everything he puts his mind to and impresses me every single day. Harper is learning faster than I can keep up with. She really has a high attention span and an eye for detail. She concentrates on whatever she's doing so well! She has the kindest, most loving heart I've ever known.

Christmas is coming up. I always visioned having tons and tons of gifts under the tree and spoiling my kids rotten. Older and wiser, we don't do this. They get a few choice things that we think they will enjoy for a while. Kids do make Christmas fun though, and I can't wait to see their excitement on Christmas morning! And of course, we will do our best to keep the true meaning of Christmas in their hearts.

This certainly was random babbling. Maybe I'll do better next time.

Maybe I should start blogging again? I haven't posted anything in over a year!

My crime fighting duo!

The kids had a great time on Halloween! We went to the Halloween Carnival at the Prizery and Trunk of Treats at our church .They scored enough candy to last until next Halloween (you know I barely allow one piece a day!) and they LOVED wearing their costumes! Dennis and I feel very safe in our home with two superheros!

Anniversary trip and other stuff

Dennis and I celebrated 6 years of marriage on October 15. We celebrated last week by taking a mini-vacation to Charlottesville, VA. We went shopping, strolled the downtown area, went to the movies, and toured Monticello. It was GREAT!

Here are some pics from the gorgeous Monticello:


In other news, Grayson has gotten back into wanting to play guitar. For a while, he had lost interest, but now he's his daddy's child again. Dennis built this guitar himself!


Harper is very into playing doctor these days. She even insists on being called called Dr. Harper.

My Wordle

Thanks Erin, I thought this was really cool! And I seem to talk about my oldest the most too...nice to realize.

A great autumn weekend

Other than Saturday's trip to the ER because Grayson got what we think was a migraine after his soccer game (long story), we had a terrific weekend with gorgeous fall weather.

First off, Grayson scored 4 goals on Saturday - YAY! He is really improving at the game, and it is fun to watch.

We went to the pumpkin patch on Sunday after church and youth group, and the kids had lots of fun!

Grayson & Harper playing in corn.


Posing for me.


Harper was grossed out by pumpkin guts.


My funny girl!


Making "scary" faces...


I wonder where they get it....

Weekend Report...Belated

My weekend was pretty darn blah. I woke up Friday morning with a sore throat, but nothing awful. Grayson had soccer practice Friday night.

Saturday morning, I woke up with a minor cold that didn't change much throughout the day. I went to Grayson's soccer game, cleaned the house, then went to a wedding with Gwen that night. I was tired, but didn't feel too awful.

Sunday it was full blown and I felt like crap. I missed church and stayed in bed all day long, trying to rest. Dennis took Grayson to a hydroplane race at the lake, which he thought was very, very cool!

Harper stayed home with me because it fell during her nap time. When she woke up, she got in the bed with me and kept me entertained. She loves to take silly pictures!

She also got her hair fixed in many beautiful styles. She's such a silly thing!

I'm still not feeling great, but a lot better than the weekend!

Love it!

This is what weekends are all about!

If you know me & Dennis, you know we can't sit still long. Lounging around the house is about he most unrelaxing thing in the world to us! This weekend was busy and lots of fun!

Grayson had soccer pictures before his game on Saturday morning. In between the pictures and the game, the kids ran up and down this hill repeatedly. Oh how I wish I had their energy!


This week, they played against a team of 4 year old professionals - they were tough! All of the kids were really challenged, which is a good thing!

After the game, we went shopping for fall clothes & shoes for the kids. I found some great deals - including some Pumas for Grayson for $10! Nice!

After shopping, we headed to the fair. The kids had a ball! As Harper gets older, it is so nice to be able to see them do more fun stuff together.


I laughed so hard at Grayson riding the Himalya. Remember that ride? They had a kiddie version of it, but it still slung the kids to the side really hard. Harper was pissed that she couldn't ride it.


Harper had her very first taste of cotton candy, and she loved it!


Grayson, on the hand, hates cotton candy but decided to give it another try. Still hates it.


I thought his picture was cool! I tried to crop out the stranger kid, but it isn't working out.


Sunday, we headed to church and the kids looked so super cute! Good thing it was a little chilly yesterday morning because Harper had to wear her new dress!


After church, I went to see my niece in a play in Raleigh. She was so good! The whole play was great! :)

That's it!

Another lake "staycation"!

This past weekend, me, Dennis, and 5 other couples rented an amazing house on the lake and had a ball! The weather was warm and sunny, we enjoyed great company, fun on the lake, and delicious food. The kids came over on Sunday to enjoy the lake as well. Like I've said before, it is great having a nice vacation spot on a few miles away!

In other news...

Harper has been attacked by a ferocious stuffed snake! Be careful out there kids!



(The flash on my camera is broken, hence the dark picture.)

It is official...I am a soccer mom!

Grayson had his first practice last night and he really liked it! I thought he did very well, especially for his first time. His first game is supposed to be Saturday morning, but we'll see what Hannah has to say about that. :S

Happy Birthday to ME!!!!

The love of a sibling...

I was taking a picture of Harper but noticed something much more interesting when I downloaded the pics...



She's going to be one tough cookie.

Only one more week!

That's right, the countdown continues! I will be 31 in exactly one week from today.

I know, I'm a dork!

First day of school

Today was Grayson's first day of pre-K, which is basically the new kindergarten around here. It is a full day, 5 days/week. He has been so excited to go and counting down the days until today. I have been excited for him as well, but I was so emotional this morning! I cried in the shower and in the car after dropping him off. He had a fantastic day though, and can't wait to go back tomorrow. He's also really excited to ride the bus tomorrow (I picked him up today). Here is a pic of my little man on his first day...these big milestones are so bittersweet!

I'm way too easily amused...

My yearbook picture, if I'd graduated in 1960. LOL!

The countdown is on!

That's right...2 weeks until my 31st birthday! If you know me, you know I love my birthday. Just putting out the reminder. :)

Boys' night camping trip

I love to see my two boys get in some good bonding time together, which in return gives me bonding time with Harper. Saturday night, Grayson and Dennis went camping together and Harper and I stayed in and did "girl" stuff. :) Harper and went shopping, painted nails, watched "Dora Dora Dora" (as she calls it) and then I got to watch a movie after she went to bed.

We all had a great time! Here are some pictures from the camping trip!



Hope your weekend was great too! :)