Woof, Neigh, Boo

This weekend marked the last show of the year in the HJ Fox series that Kinsey has been a part of since riding at SCEC.  They really go all out for the Halloween Classics, including a dog/owner costume contest, a dog derby race, and last, but certainly not least, the BIG horse/rider costume contest and trick-or-treat.  We were so happy to have Granny with us for the weekend to get to see her girl ride.  Kinsey did great showing all weekend despite some setbacks, including her first fall in a show (and her first fall off of Smooch).  Highlights of the weekend included placing 3rd in the dog contest and 7th (out of approximately 30) in the horse costume contest.  Fun weekend!

DASH

The kids participated in their school's annual DASH for Excellence fundraiser.  This year, Kinsey ran 37 laps and Max ran 29.

Apples and Amicalola

We spent an AMAZING family day up in Ellijay today!  We found a crazy-fun apple orchard (crazy-busy, too) with tons for the kids to do from petting zoos and playgrounds to cow milking and bull "riding."  We ended our time there picking a peck of apples (Granny Smiths were the faves) and sipping some apple cider and apple slushies.

After a late lunch stop at Walkers Fried Pies and BBQ, we hit the hiking trails at Amicalola State Park.  The weather was beautiful for walking and waterfall-viewing and even a little creek-playing.  The evening ended with an RC Cola and a Moon Pie by the reflecting pool and a quick night hike at the base of the falls.

Life is Good.

Maze Madness

After the game, we had more things on our mind like our annual fun day at the corn maze.  We had the most beautiful weather and had a great evening walking through the vortex, going on the hayride, bouncing on the jumping pillow, petting the farm animals, eating kettle corn and of course, making our way through this year's corn maze.  Fun times, sweet memories!

Mizzou = Boo hoo

Well, our long winning streak is over and it was an ugly game to watch.  But onward we will go!  At least the breakfast tailgate was fun!

Storybook Day

The kids in their Storybook costumes for today's parade at school. 

 Polar Express

 

 

Tom Sawyer

Blue Angels

Game #2 for Kinsey's Angels.  An exciting, down-to-the-wire, 14-13 win for this little catcher and her team.

 

Jesus Loves Me

Ding-a-ling!

Just kidding, handbell choir is NOT for dummies. Kinsey and her church friends had their first performance this morning in our worship service and they nailed it.  Way to go sweet kids!

 

Rocky Top Stop

What a wonderful quick trip to Knoxville we had this weekend.  We were there less than 24 hours but in that time, we went to see Thomas play in a soccer game, tailgate, meet up with fun co-workers, watch a heart-stopping, DAWGS ON TOP game, and have lots of cousin fun.  Loved our special time with you guys!

 

Does this post even need a title?

Max = Catcher

OK maybe not.  At least we go one picture of his debut at this baseball position.  Probably won't be seeing him in gear again after taking a 40 mph pitch from the machine to his arm.  Oops.

Duck Dynasty Day

A couple of pics from Spirit Week at my school--today's theme was Duck Dynasty!

River Cats

Max's opening night as a River Cat.  He played a solid game with a base hit and an awesome out at first base.  More to come from game 2 tomorrow!

LS-WHO?

Another super fun day cheering on the Dawgs to a HUGE victory against 6th-ranked LSU Tigers.