Happy Halloween!

Pirate

Grim Reaper

Devil Dog

HOLY COW!

We had a lot of fun tonight. Early in the afternoon we went to Daddy's office and the kids filled their bags. Later in the evening we ate dinner with our neighbors and after we were full of chili the kids were ready to do some trick or treating. Lane was the Grim Reaper went with friends for the first hour or so and then cam back home to trick-or-treat our neighborhood. Riley was a pirate. She only lasted about 3 blocks and then she wanted to come home and check out her loot. I was HOLY COW!......I got a lot of laughs! Grandma was here vising and she was a ghost. Gene stayed home to pass out candy and even the dog dressed up (not by her choice). The weather was great! It was sunny all day and in the 70's. A little cooler in the evening but not bad at all. Over all we had a fun and safe Halloween. Enough candy to last us til Christmas!

Happy Halloween!!!

Pumpkin Patch

Fall is here! Last week we spent the day enjoying the fall weather. Took a drive south to Chapel Hill to visit a pumpkin patch. The kids had fun at the petting zoo and found the perfect pumpkin.

Future Ravenwood H.S. dancer

Riley and her friend Jacqueline went to a dance clinic at Ravenwood Highschool and performed at half time at the football game. They had a great time!!!

Recipe of the week!

Cheesecake Factory Pumpkin Cheesecake
Crust:
1−1/2 cups graham crumbs
5 Tbsp. butter, melted
1 Tbsp. sugar
Filling:
3 − 8oz. pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup canned pumpkin
3 eggs
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. allspice
Whipped Cream
Mix crust ingredients together, just till coated and crumbly. Press onto the
bottom and 2/3 up the sides of an 8" springform pan. Bake for 5 mins. at
350. Set aside. Combine cheese, sugar and vanilla in large bowl, mix until
smooth with an electric mixer. add pumpkin eggs,and spices, beat till smooth
and creamy. Pour into the crust. Bake for 60−70 mins.or till the top turns a
bit darker. Remove from oven and allow to come to room temperature, then
refrigerate. After it has thoroughly chilled, remove the pan sides and cut.
Serve with whipped cream.

Happy Bday Riley

The big 6! Riley had her birthday at a place called The Factory. It's an old over factory from the 50's that they have remodeled into a shopping center full of antique shops, furniture stores, art galleries, boutiques and a pottery shop. The girls had a blast. They were able to pick either a fairy princess or a unicorn. They were all VERY colorful. We made it through the cake and ice cream sugar high. I can't believe she's 6. Time sure does fly!!!

Riley

Kindergarten Queen!

Loving all the new friends and riding the bus like a big girl.

Her teacher tells me she is doing great. Making friends and able to socialize with all the kids. Sometimes to much. We are working on not talking during class. She has made lots of friends and is thrilled to be 6.

Lane

Lane is moving up in the world. Middle School is the next big step we are trying to make.

GO Woodland Warriors! Loving most of his classes and getting better in band. Lane is playing the trumpet.

Looking forward to Thanksgiving break.

Hello All!

We are finally settled in Tennessee. Getting ready for Halloween. The kids are so excited. Yeah CANDY!!! We are hoping for good weather. It's started to cool off here but I think it will be nice. Riley is going to be a pink pirate and Lane is going to be the grim reaper.

SPOOKY!!!

Happy Halloween!