Alzheimer's Walk

Today was the Walk for the Cure. We raised over $1700 and had 14 walkers. I never imagined being that successful with donations, but thank you to everyone who contributed. We were awarded Runner Up Rookie Team of the Year. We are so lucky to have such a wonderful support system with family and friends.

Weekend in Nashville

Hunter's first hay ride.
Treasure Hunting

Fun in the Corn Crib...like a sand box, but with corn. Neat idea!

Fun with Nannie and Papa!

We took a quick trip to Nashville this weekend. Thursday night Hunter spent some time with Annmother, Pops, and Meemaw. Meemaw, Adam's grandmother, turned 90 on Friday. She enjoys spending time with Hunter. I think he keeps her entertained.

Saturday we decided to go and spend some time with Nannie and Papa at a pumpkin patch. Hunter had lots of fun in the corn crib and in a hay maze. I didn't think we were going to be able to get him to come out of the hay maze.

Saturday night we went to Kelly and Paul Troutt's annual Bonfire in Gallatin. The evening was filled with a "Treasure Hunt", a hay ride, roasting hot dogs and s'mores, and glow stick fun with Virginia. Good times!!!

Pumpkin Therapy

Who ever knew that carving a pumpkin could be so therapeutic? I was actually dreading the activity, but once we had decided on a pattern and I got busy, the creativity just flowed. This is the 3rd pumpkin that I have carved. I am getting better every year. By the time Hunter is 18, I will be a professional ;)

Family Movie Night

He was a little intimated about walking into a dark theatre.

This afternoon I mentioned to Adam about taking Hunter to the Toy Story double feature. I didn't expect for him to say that he would be able to today, but he did. We went to the 4:10 showing together. With popcorn, drinks, and 3D glasses in hand we went into the theatre. At first he really was not sure what to expect, but as the movie started he was drawn to the big screen. So cute to see him with those big glasses on (which came off half way through the show). We didn't stay for the 2nd show. Too much animation for Adam and Hunter was getting antsy. Loved that we were able to do this as a family today. Adam is such an amazing and supporting husband. Always has been, but in tough times he seems to pull me through. I'm so blessed to have 2 amazing, handsome fellas in my life.

He is MY son!!!

So the other night while I was cooking dinner Adam called me into the den. He said, "Hunter is definitely related to you." I looked on the couch and he had every car and truck organized. He even had his alphabet block letters organized to the right. As he gets older I notice the organization skill even more. The other night I was putting up his trucks and he stopped me and said, "No, not that way" and then proceeded to take the car from me and put it in the "right spot". Now the "right spot" was his "right spot" and not mine ;) As many of you know that might be a conflict later, but for now I love it! (Just kidding about the conflict...as long as he is organized, I don't care.)

Touch-A-Truck

Today was Touch-A-Truck day at the Fair Grounds. Hunter loves tractors, buses, trains, and trucks so I knew this was right up his alley. He was a little shy at first, but once he saw the bus the shyness flew out the window. He said the bus was his favorite, but we touched everything from a helicopter to a fire truck. Lots of fun. Rainy, but fun.

Pregnancy Update...everything is good at the moment. I find out more October 6th at our first ultrasound. I'm anxious to see the little heart beating. Other than being drained of energy, I'm feeling fine.

Job Update...I went from having no job to having 2 rather quickly. I will be teaching 2 college courses the Spring Semester at Virginia Intermont College. I have also been hired to teach part-time at Morrison School. I start the position at Morrison on Monday. This school is a very small private school that focuses on children with learning disabilities. I have 7 students in my class that range from 6 to 8 years of age. I am very excited about this position and know that this is what God has planned for me. I have been questioning what to do for so long it is good to know where I'm going now. I loved staying home with Hunter, but felt like I was missing something. My passion for teaching is so strong that it lead me to this position. I've got the "back to school" jitters, but know that no matter what will love being with kids again.

Helping Daddy @ Work

Adam is ready for things to calm down at The Olde Farm. He had his last big tournament this past week. Hunter and I went by to help him detail a few carts and prepare for the Harvest Cup. Hopefully by mid October things wills start to calm down at the course.