New Chore

I forgot to post this over the summer. Carter has a new chore! David posted it on facebook and some of our friends were teasing him about "child labor laws!" Believe it or not, Carter actually begged to help mow the grass. Will someone please tell me why that is??? The ONE chore that David has and he has someone begging to do it for him. That's funny...I don't see anybody begging to help me clean the house!!!!!????

Davidson County Fair

Again, I'm behind on some of my posts. My friend, Tonya & I took Carter and her son, Spencer, to the Davidson County Fair. We left Cooper & Ava at home. Let me just say that it was nothing in comparison to the Cleveland County Fair, which hosts the state's largest, I think?!? The food was nothing to write home about and really left me wanting some vinegar fries from Shelby, which they didn't even have here! But, what's important is that the boys had a great time together and seeing them happy always makes it worth it for me! Spencer is younger than Carter, so he absolutely adores him. He thinks he hung the moon! Carter is so sweet about it, I guess because it makes him feel special. He amazes me how he'll hold his hand and help him do whatever he wants to do!

Soccer Season

I just realized that I haven't posted some pictures. Both of the boys played soccer this fall. Carter's team was orange and was called the Steelers...I know, go figure??? Cooper's team was blue. Carter scored 1 goal this season. He prefers to play defense. For some reason, that's all he wants to do. This photo is of him playing goalie. Cooper scored multiple goals...he's our little baller! I think having a big brother has helped! I love this action shot of him about to kick.

Thoughts on the election...

This was written by a friend of a friend. She took the words right out of my mouth...

I woke up this morning feeling so thankful to be an American. I live in a country where all I have ever known is freedom. Freedom to live anywhere I choose, work where I choose, have as many children as I choose, marry who I choose, go to church where I choose, pray when and where I choose…. And… to vote for who I would choose to be President. The great thing about this country is not that I will always get my way….but it is that I have the right to have my voice heard…and that every other American has the right for their voice to be heard. Even if I disagree with the final outcome…what a privilege to live in a country where democratic process reigns.

I did not vote for Obama…. not because of his race, but because I have some fundamental differences of opinions with him on some key issues for my life. However enough people voted for him that he will be my President and I will respect him and pray for him that he would have strength each day to lead this great country. And aside from my differences with him on issues, it is amazing what he has accomplished and I admire that he has utilized the opportunities America provides. He ran a very organized campaign and he inspired millions of my fellow citizens to get out and vote. Their voices were heard and God is in control…so I have total peace in that.

No matter what your political view, we have come a long way as a nation and it is wonderful that we live in a country where race and gender are no longer barriers to running for and now attaining the highest office in our land.
And at the end of the day, God is Sovereign. His will is always done. ***I couldn't have said it better myself!

Yearbook Yourself...

If you haven't done this yet, you must! It is hilarious!!!! Go to www.yearbookyourself.com. Enjoy these blasts from the past!


This is exactly what my Grandma Carter looked like up one side and down the other!


Don't laugh...my mom had this beehive hairdo at some point in my childhood!


This is pretty much what I looked like in high school!


Check out David with a mullet!


Is this not hilarious?!?

Happy Halloween

Here are some pictures of our little pumpkins from today. See my facebook page for more!

Since you probably won't recognize who Carter is, I'll have to tell you that he is Ben 10, a character on Cartoon Network. This has been his infatuation lately, so I'll tell you the story of his costume. When he asked for it, I searched on-line and ordered the costume from Costume Express. They called and said it had been discontinued. I continued my search and couldn't find it anywhere except on Ebay for $60, which I refuse to pay--especially for this costume which only consists of a t-shirt and cargo pants. So, being the crafty mom that I am (not!), this was my best attempt at making it. It turned out pretty good. So, we bought him the Omnitrix (Ben 10's gadget) to wear, too. Cooper is Woody, from Toy Story.

I thought my pumpkin carving skills were actually nice, too, if I must say so myself!

I took the day off to spend with Cooper at his preschool. My friend, Holly and I passed out candy there. This evening, we met our friends, the Branscomes, back at the church for Trunk or Treat and a hot dog supper. Afterwards, we walked around our neighborhood with the Gooch family. The kids got enough candy for several hundred children, as usual. But, we had some family time and fun with our friends and that's all that matters!

New Candidate...

I am so sick of hearing about John McCain and Barack Obama. To be perfectly honest, I'm not crazy about either of them. Voting is a personal opinion, just like whether you like pizza or not and I choose not to share my opinions on here. Whoever wins, this is history in the making.

A good friend of mine gave me a beautiful silver bangle bracelet for my birthday that reminded me of a very important message: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Therefore, it doesn't really matter what I think or even who wins because God is in control. He always has been, still is today, and always will be! He is ultimately the only President I care about and who cares about me, the only one who doesn't tell lies and make empty promises to get ahead, and the only one I'll choose to follow. He won't be here for just the next 4 years, or 8, but for eternity. How could I possibly put my faith in anyone else?!?

With that being said, on a lighter note, we've decided to endorse a new candidate for Presidency...


VOTE FOR MR. WUF!
I'm Renee Pollock and I approve this message.