What weather !

Well, I can certainly say this is a bit of a change for us TEXANS. The weather here is not like we are used to at all. This week I spent a few days buying winter coats that block the wind and keep you warm. We actually had frost on the cars on Monday as we went to the bus.

In other news, Shaylee has now lost both front teeth, Darcie is signed up for the 8th grade trip in the Spring to a town in the mountains. Darius went to the AwShucks pumpkin patch and his class got lost in the corn maze. ( he thought it quite funnt) Quentin had a great time at field day on Wednesday. And Jeremy rushed for a school record setting 106 yards in Saturdays playoff victory over Holy Trinity. Greg was busy at work and also did a bit of work around the house on Sunday and of course watched the first game of the world series. Mommy spent time shopping and cleaning and also picked a few good books to read.

We enjoyed a great movie on friday night movie night, Baby Mama...

We have the championship game on Saturday and hope for a good outcome.

31 days til Kevin, Joy and Katie come to our house !!!!!!

the photo above is of Darcie and Chakezie taken at the American Idol tour here in Charlotte. She also met Syesha, Brooke White, and David Archuletta. I just secured our spot at the front of the line....

the week in review

Well, I am trying to keep things up to date. So, let's visit the last week. Greg spent Monday thru Friday in Houston, much to the envy of the rest of us. Mommy was VERY busy shuttling everyone around and dealing with the burst water pipe and the aftermath. Yep, we had a leak in the wall between the garage and the basement bath. What fun. But, all has been repaired and we just have to repaint.

Shaylee is looking quite adorable with her missing front tooth, Quentin was given high marks by the first grade teachers for his wonderful citizenship. Darius reminded us all he is the family clown. Darcie was thrilled to find out Chris Brown has his own dance game coming out in November which I am certain will find its way under out tree at Christmas. Jeremy scored two touchdowns and caught a 22 yard pass on Monday night to help out the Wildcats, and on Saturday he ran in for one touchdown and made several nice gains for yardage to help the Wildcats win their homecoming game. And finally, after Dad returned home on Friday night mommy got to get in her eight hours of defensive driving on Sunday to clear up that ticket from February and her unwelcome welcome to North Carolina.

Now, we are looking forward to the fall festivals and when Kevin, Joy and Katie come to visit at Thanksgiving.

what a difference a year makes

well, things certainly have changed for our family. We now reside in Matthews, North Carolina.
A new promotion for Daddy and a quick move later here we are. Everyone seems to be adjusting well. Darcie is in eighth grade and is taking hip hop dance at a local studio. Jeremy, is a running back on the 7th grade football team, while Darius who is now in fifth grade can not wait for spring baseball to start. Quentin our used to be homebody is now the resident snail and lizard catcher of the block. Shaylee who started kindergarten this year is the smartest in her class (we knew that ) and just lost her first tooth.
Our summer was filled with fun settling into our new house, a trip to the Smoky Mountains- we already have a return trip booked, and working on our unfinished 1500 sq ft basement.
We desperately miss our family in Texas and wish the two states were a bit closer.
Daddy is doing great in his new position and mommy is busy painting and decorating and organizing the house now that summer is over and everyone is in school.