We're at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival to see a production of J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan. The house is packed with young and old alike (perhaps some a bit too young, we'll see). This is a present from MM to us all- well, not Claire, who is home with a sitter. (Maybe next time, Claire.)

Happy Thanksgiving

and we mean it.

Poll Shows Colbert Gets 2.3 Percent Of Democratic Vote - News Story - WMAQ | Chicago

Poll Shows Colbert Gets 2.3 Percent Of Democratic Vote - News Story - WMAQ Chicago

During his abbreviated run for President, Stephen Colbert was able to get more than 2% of the vote in opinion polls. Unfortunately, his candidacy was cut short, as his application to be on the South Carolina ballot was rejected by the S.C. Democratic Party. (boo)

Could you imagine a Presidential debate with Stephen Colbert on the panel? That would be a hoot!

YouTube - Why Dogs Hate Halloween

YouTube - Why Dogs Hate Halloween
... and why they sometimes bite us Humans, too.

Happy Halloween!

Halloween 2007

A Beautiful Morning

This is the view from the window near my cube. It is a chilly morning (around 40 degrees) and there is fog around the Chattahoochee. Very nice.

Saturday yielded Eagle Fest at Mt. Paran. We got to see friends while the kids played games and rode the rides. Emily and Emily Lorenz (pictured) had a mishap and had to be bandaged. As Emily L. said, "Ooouuww!" (FYI: the are fake wounds which cost about $1.50 :)

Emily and the Horse

We are still at the Corn Maze and Emily got her first pony ride. She thought it was awesome (as all little girls do).

We're outside Canton, GA, at Cagle's Dairy Farm doimg the corn maze. We were going to go to Resaca but it was an hour away versus the less than twenty minutes to this one. the maze is 10 acres- that's more than enough maze for our kids!
(FYI: Alex is not crying in the picture)

Amanda and I went to Medieval Times to celebrate or 11 year wedding anniversary and took the kids with us (they ate free during the month of September). A good time was had by all! If you've not experienced it, it is worthwhile- two hours of continuous entertainment, plus some tasty but messy food (they make you eat with your hands).

FW: Happy Labor Day!

As always, we're at the pool, having a great time. We hope you are, too!

She Loves to Swim and it Shows

Claire turned 21 months old yesterday. Can you believe that she is already a fish? She has virtually no fear in the water and doesn't mind getting water in her face. And she looks cute, too!

Emily took her yellow belt test today. We won't know for sure if she passed until Monday, but we're all very proud of her and are sure she'll be yellow next week!

Emily Yellow Belt Test

AND A ROLLER-COASTER!

What a monumental day! Emily finally tried a roller coaster (albeit a mini one) and she loved it! On to the the... barnstormers and tea cups?

Tilted and Whirled

Make that eight!

One Last Hurrah

Today it's Em's turn to take a friend to American Adventures. Sammie and Emily are having lots of fun together. Just like Alex did last week, Emily decided to try the Tilt-a-Whirl - and loved it! She and Sammie are riding it for the third time right now.

Another Disneyphile

I believe you can tell from the picture that Claire enjoys her Mickey. And Minnie. And Pluto. She wants to take them everywhere right now. I guess we'll have to be sure and see M&M&P the next time we go to Disney World!

AHN | Eco-Vandals Tag Hummer In DC; Neighbors "Smug" About Incident | July 21, 2007

AHN | Eco-Vandals Tag Hummer In DC; Neighbors "Smug" About Incident | July 21, 2007

This is taking things a bit too far...

Howdy, Pardner!

Emily sends a big Hey out to all you prairie dogs.

Emily earned her white belt in Tae Kwon Do. Ever since Alex decided to stop last year, Emily has been telling us that she'd like to try it. And from what I hear, she loves it!