Susannah's party

Wow...what a day! Morgan had a great soccer game...I don't like to brag, but she WAS named "player of the game" for several incredible saves in the goal to help her team beat the number 1 team in our division! Then it was on to Susannah's birthday party with friends. She had a great time playing and especially opening gifts. I have such great friends and family that are so willing to jump in and help things run smoothly! Thanks to you all...you made this such a special day for our family. Susannah is looking forward to celebrating her "real" birthday next Saturday in Lynchburg with Morgan's soccer team. We will be eating lots of birthday cake this week! I think it's a family tradition to celebrate your birthday for a minimum of one week! Susannah is carrying it on quite nicely.

Thanks again to all of you who made this a special day. Our little princess was thrilled to have you all here!

Our family

A favorite family photo! Everyone was so cooperative on this very chilly October morning!

Sweet Susannah

Oh sweet Susannah! That makes me chuckle a bit. Susannah is surely the epitome of the baby of the family. She picks up on everything that her older sister and brother do and say, and she has also learned to defend herself to the end...a skill needed in a household with many alpha personalities! She sure knows how to bring a smile to your face with her charm, and I sure love it when I hear, "Mommy, I missed you!"

Peyton-our big man!

Peyton is the sensitive and sweet guy that all women are looking for! He is always there to offer a kind word to his mom when she needs one. He is also quite the scholar...we are always impressed by the questions he comes up with. Of course, there are times that we know he's just testing the limits with us. Those smart kids sure know how to push people's buttons!

Morgan and Mom

Morgan is our sweet, level headed daughter! She's quite the athlete and tough girl. Our soccer star is amazing...last Sunday she played goalie for her team, dove on the ball, got kicked in the head, and still managed to come back on the field to finish the game! Just don't ask her to put on a dress!

First time blogger!

Well, this is where it all begins...three friends, nice dinner, and lots of good conversation! My friends Erin and Kristin are two of the most talented people I know. They always have something very cute and creative happening. They tried to convince me that I should start this whole blogging thing! Now, I have a hard time doing all that I do and then keeping up with the ever so addictive Facebook page! Then today I attended an educational inservice about technology in the classroom, and again was told how EASY blogging is. I decided to come home and see for myself. I sure hope that I'm not a total failure at this and also that I don't spend every waking hour in front of the computer! I'm just too much of a perfectionist!