One with nature

Fafa and I went on a nature walk to study bugs and animal life (the program was through the parks and recreation dept. of Wake county). We met up with his 'best' friend and the two of them had a blast wandering the woods and touching all sorts of icky bugs. Notice, I dressed Fafa in the right coat... total coincidence since I didn't notice until I looked at these pics. It was a wonderful mommy and me day... I live for days like this :)

Is there an elephant in the room?

Tonight, I was talking to Nubbin about our new President. The following is the conversation between us:

Mommy: 'Did you know that Barack Obama is our new president?'

Nubbin: 'I wish I see Obama'

Mommy: 'Mommy and Daddy voted for Obama. Uncle Travis and Sissy voted for John McCain.'

Nubbin: 'I wish I voted for McCain.'

silent pause from mommy...

Mommy: 'why do you wish you had voted for McCain?'

Nubbin: 'because I love Sissy'

Well, I just have to remind myself that I'm raising an independent thinker...

Part 2: To Grandma's house we go...

We went to Columbia, SC this weekend to visit Grandma. The kids had so much fun that they didn't want to leave and woke up this morning asking if we could go back.

Where do I begin? Grandma is one of the best cooks and we spent Saturday relaxing in her lovely home, eating and playing with the doggies. Then she took us to the Zoo for the 'Boo at the Zoo' festival... They decorate the zoo for Halloween and the kids get to go trick or treating (oh and see some of the animals too)... my favorite part of the evening was watching Husband and Grandma roast marshmallows with the kids (I wasn't allowed to take part because I like mine burnt)

Thanks Grandma for an awesome weekend... we love spending time with you! btw, Nubbin wanted me to tell you that he loves you... literally, asked me to make sure that I write in the blog, 'I love you Grandma...' heehee :)

Part 1: To Grandma's house we go...

Part 2: Cotton candy, cows and corndogs...

We had a blast at the State Fair this year... great memories with the Getz Gang... alas, I didn't take many more pictures than this, so you don't see the awesome lighted swords the kids got or the fried peanut butter and jelly sandwich Husband ate or the 612 pound pumpkin... The kids were so cute and excited to be there!

Nubbin got on a few rides only to decide that he didn't want to ride them (although he and husband rode a kiddie roller coaster that scared everyone else) and Fafa wanted to ride more, but was too short. CharlieGraham were fearless as usual and Little Sis was so good to Fafa and took him on a ride by herself... can't wait until next year!

Part 1: Cotton candy, cows and corndogs...

Can't we just all get along?

Our Obama yard sign was vandalized on Friday. We put up another one only to have it stolen and replaced with a McCain sign.

I'm so disappointed that there are people that would engage in such juvenile behavior. No matter how much I disagree with the other candidate, I would never deface/steal someone's sign out of their yard. Don't we all have the right to our opinions? There's my social commentary for the day... now off to get more signs.

btw, husband suggested putting up another sign that reads, 'Every sign you steal means 5 more dollars to the Obama campaign.'