Pumpkins, Pumpkins Everywhere

Displaying those pumpkins with pride

Mols with her lil friend

One of my favs- he chooses one that is biggger then his head.

Careful Mia

A couple of weekends ago we went to see Carrol (mother in law) while we were there we went to a Pumpkin Patch and got some great looking pumpkins and some orchard apples and drank apple cider. After the pumpkin patch we went to see Eric's uncle Arrowe, He lives outside of town so there was lots of nature around. The kids got to ride the 4 wheeler, feed fish at the pond and play with a big frog. (Mols caught it ) The weather was perfect and it was a great day. I just love days like these.

Colonial Williamsburg

I love this pic!

sisterly love.

What a sweet face.

Mia did kindof get stuck

right where those crazy kids belong.

Part of our trip was to Williamsburg. It was so great learning and seeing all the history of this place. The kids got their period hats here . I love the little bonnets on the little girls . It was so neat to see life was hard and hard work but was a much simpler time and safer world to live in then today. We really enjoyed this part , I enjoyed watching Maya and how much she loved to see everything. Making great memories is what it is about.

All around the town

This is one of my very favorites. great pic

Lincoln Memorial

thats all of us (minus Stephen and Me)

Science Museum

Maya in front of her future home

WW2 Memorial

I love this one of all of Trigg Lynn's grand kids and great grand kids. Thanks to him we can all be here in this great country today. Thanks pop.

On Saturday we set out to see the town. All 14 of us yep 14 that was fun but hard to keep up with everyone. We went to see the constitution and bill of rights and magna carta first ( which was very cool). Then on to the mall and all the memorials and I mean all the memorials. Then on to the Science Museum (which was pretty good if you like science) My favorite part of the day was at sunset seeing the monument reflecting off the water . The WW2 Memorial was so beautiful and touching. The Vietnam Memorial was on of the last we saw that day and was so somber seeing all those names of those who died for our country that we may always enjoy our freedom was very moving. We got to ride the metro (mols fav) back to the hotel and rest after one very long but exciting day!

Just A Lil History

What a view.
The Eternal Flame for JFK
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

We had a big day on Thursday touring Gettysburg and Antietam . I was not really interested in this before going but found the history fascinating . Eric has successfully passed down his love of history to our eldest. I have to say it was sad to be there you could almost see and feel the soldiers of both sides who believed in their cause so much they were willing to die for it. I really have a whole new understanding of and about the civil war.

On Friday morning we went on into Washington DC to Arlington Cementery . The tomb of the unknown soldier was very emotional watching the changing of the guards was so interesting, the crowd was fascinated as you could hear a pin drop. The memorial for the Kennedys was next , I didn't realize Jackie lost a baby girl in April and her husband in November the same year. The kids really enjoyed touring the Arlington House and seeing how life was for the Lee Family. Did you know Robert E. Lee and George Washington were related but only through Martha Washington? just a lil history for you. After this it was on to the airport to meet the Roberts.

GT Cruiser

gabe and the GT Cruiser

1st race 2nd race

Go Gabe go!

Friday night was the big Rain Gutter Regatta for Gabe's cub scouts. If you don't know what that is you build a boat and race it down the rain gutter, by blowing wind to the sail . It is very exciting . This year Gabe wanted a blue and yellow boat so he and Eric built the GT Cruiser (Gabriel Thomas) .He won the first round as you can see in the video but sadly got out in the second round. He was ok with it and is already planning for next year. We all came out to cheer him on the girls were very supportive of their big brother. Thanks Apppa and Poppa for coming out too and for the help with naming the boat. We are so gonna get them next year! Gabe we are so proud of you !

Fun Fest

and they are off!!
groovin' to vgroove

singin with the band Mia and her mimi


mols class

gabes class
go mollie!
go mia!

So Thursday was Tiger Fun Fest at the kids school . They had a blast all day long. They had the walk a thon and then got to play games , jump in the inflatable, listen to an author read and dance to some live music . I was there working the refreshment stand all day , I did get to breakaway and take some pics . We are so blessed to be able to send our kids to such a great school . Can't wait til next year!

Growin Up so Fast

So Mia got her first official haircut on Tuesday. she was so excited and didn't want me to touch it for fear I would mess it up. The lady took almost 2 inches off the back. I can't believe how much she has grown and continues to grow and become more "grown up" . Oh and when you ask her what color her hair is she says Golden. Thought you might want to see her new do.