Fall soccer

Guess who decided that he liked soccer and wanted to sign up for the fall league? I'm an official soccer mom. I guess its time to give in and get that mini-van .... um, NOT!
His team is called the Blue Dolphins.

First Grade

Jackson's first day of school! He was very excited and was looking forward to riding the bus and getting to school. The first thing he said when he woke up today was 'Mommy, look how big I am today'.

Jackson and his friend Emma waiting for the bus.

Labor Day Weekend 2007 - Rehoboth Beach

Mostly, we were BEACH BUMS. Our activities included jumping waves, searching for shells ... and crabs, boogie boarding, skim boarding, swimming ... oh and plain 'ole relaxing. Needless to say, I found it hysterical when my friends got pummeled by a few waves !!! One of us lost an article of clothing (hmm). One afternoon, the guys made a sand shark - - get it -- They made a shark out of sand ... okay, it's not that clever. After dinner one night the ladies hit the outlets and the guys went to the batting cages and go-karting with the kids. Hmm, I wonder who had more fun ... the guys or the kids ... or both! By the way, who won the go-kart race? Each cottage took a turn hosting dinner, which was the perfect ending to a great day at the beach. On Monday, we packed up and began our journey ... wah! OH .. and of course, I spied a Wawa in Delaware. I pretty much HAVE to stop whenever I see one. (it reminds me of Pennsylvania) ... What a great way to end the summer. Thanks everyone for a really nice weekend.
Summer, we'll miss you !!!

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**Note for the Layden's** WE MISSED YOU!

Lake George

On Sunday we went to Lake George with Todd and Leonie Smith and family, Jeff and Gretchen Richards and family and Darren Briggs. It was a gorgeous afternoon.

Molly Smith

Todd and Dave grilling.

Leonie making sure things are just right.

The guys (and one little girl).

The ladies.

Some of the kids on the dock...

and Jackson being silly (as usual).

This and That

Okay, I'm sorry that it has been a while since I last updated the blog.
So, lets play a little catch-up!

Guess who lost another tooth !



We spent the weekend with Todd and Leonie Smith (and their kids) a few weeks ago. Here are the kids having fun together. (Molly, Heidi and Ford Smith and Jackson).

Molly playing in the sand. Isn't she cute? I love the curls !



Todd grilling ribs and chicken on the green egg ...



making our own way ...

... to the top. Overlooking Mandy Spring Nursery.

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The big dig ...
We had an old Oak tree removed from our yard a few weeks ago. Dave wanted to expose the roots before they came to grind the stump. Therefore, the big dig!


After a few long, hot days a broken shovel, axe and pitch fork ... its all exposed ... Amazing! It kind of made me feel bad about cutting the tree down, then I remembered all the acorns we had last year !

The chipper, which was even more amazing than the roots of the tree. It was operated by remote control.

The Angel Trumpet. I had received a clipping from one of my co-workers back in the winter. It wasn't much more than a thick branch when I got it. I put it in water to establish roots, then planted it in a pot and put it on my patio in the late spring. Last week we were rewarded with this beautiful bloom. There are about 10 more to come!

On our way back from Milford convention we (Dave, Jackson and I and Dave and Sandy) stopped at Pizzeria Uno. The Smith's and the Morris' were there too. This happened last year too .... maybe we'll make it a tradition !

Here, we're getting ready to eat dessert. It was Leonie's choice ... yum, thanks Leonie!