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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Happenings....

A few weekends ago MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) had a family picnic at a local park.  It was so fun to get all of the families together.  The kiddos played, we munched on yummy bbq, and Reed even got his face painted.

Waiting patiently for the slide.

Where's Reed?
"Here I am!"

Last week our niece and nephews were out of school for Fall Break.  On Thursday of last week, my mother in law invited us to come play putt-putt and go out to dinner with them.  I knew when putt-putt was mentioned that we couldn't pass that up, considering how much Reed loves playing it.  In addition to playing putt-putt, he also got to ride on his first go-cart.  I have to admit that I was a little nervous, but we did it and Reed had so much fun.

Reed watching Jakey-poo setup his shot.
Gavin either made a hole-in-one or just missed one.
Reed helping Karlie Ruthie keep score.
Griffin getting ready to hopefully make a hole-in-one.

Karlie won the race.  I think she lapped us twice.
Gavin, Griffin and Jake all jumbled up together.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

What I'm Watching

I know some of you are at a loss as to what to watch this Fall, as I have yet to breakdown the shows we are currently watching, so here goes.......

Sunday

Sunday is currently an empty TV night, which I don't mind at all.  If you absolutely need to have something to fill the void left by Desperate Housewives, then I would probably recommend Revenge.  I love the lead actress that used to be on Brothers and Sisters and I recently got sucked into a one hour recap of the show and it wasn't half-bad.  But, I am trying to stay away from it none the less.

Monday

90210 - I have no idea why I picked this show back up, but I have.  And I am willing to admit it.

Gossip Girl - It's the last season of this beloved show.  Granted it isn't nearly as good as it was back in the beginning, but it is still a lot of fun to watch.  I am certainly going to miss seeing the fashion of Blair Waldorf next year.  The Carrie Diaries are set to replace Gossip Girl in January.  I will probably give this show a whirl.....to get a little bit of Carrie Bradshaw back in our lives!

Revolution - This show is somewhat filling the void that LOST left us with.  Here is the description of the show from IMDB.  Our entire way of life depends on electricity. So what would happen if it just stopped working? Well, one day, like a switch turned off, the world is suddenly thrust back into the dark ages. Planes fall from the sky, hospitals shut down, and communication is impossible. And without any modern technology, who can tell us why? Now, 15 years later, life is back to what it once was long before the industrial revolution: families living in quiet cul-de-sacs, and when the sun goes down lanterns and candles are lit. Life is slower and sweeter. Or is it? On the fringes of small farming communities, danger lurks. And a young woman's life is dramatically changed when a local militia arrives and kills her father, who mysteriously - and unbeknownst to her - had something to do with the blackout. This brutal encounter sets her and two unlikely companions off on a daring coming-of-age journey to find answers about the past in the hopes of reclaiming the future. Written by NBC Publicity
I have to admit that we love anything with a premise like this.  We love what-if situations, so this is perfect for us.  If this description didn't snag you, the main female character is very good with a bow and arrow.  Remind you of anything?!?!?

Tuesday

Don't Trust the B---- In Apartment 23 - James. Van. Der. Beek.  Enough said.

Hart of Dixie - I am still love, love, loving this show with Rachel Bilson that is set in Alabama.  I did find out recently that it is all filmed on a lot in LA, which makes me sad, but oh well, I'll keep watching.  A neighbor and friend of mine's brother will be on several episodes this season.  So exciting!

New Girl - We love Jess and all her quirkiness.  I know some of you might be a bit disappointed in the season thus far, but I have no doubt it will win you back over.

Go On - Another new show we picked up, mainly because it features one of our best Friends, Matthew Perry.  Here's the blurb from IMDB.  An irreverent yet charming sportscaster who, after a loss, finds solace from members of his mandatory group therapy sessions.  Whoa, doesn't that make you want to watch it, lol?!?!  I think this is really the point of the show.  They take things that are really heavy and dramatic and are completely sarcastic about it, which makes it funny.  Look it up on OnDemand to start from the beginning.  We really like Matthew Perry and hope that he has found a show that can make it.

Parenthood - This show is a real tearjerker this season, with Christina being diagnosed with breast cancer.  Hard to watch without crying, but I still love this show.

Wednesday

Modern Family - Oh, the hilarity!

Thursday

Grey's Anatomy - This is another show killing me with deaths this season and last.  Ugh, I am not happy about it, but I will be dedicated until the end with this oldie but goodie.

Glee - Glee has switched it up this season with part of the show being based in NYC and the other half based at McKinley High School.  I am actually liking the NYC storyline better than the regular storyline this year.

Up All Night - I am still watching, although I have to admit that it is mostly for background noise.  I do love Christina Applegate though!

Friday

Fringe - I still can't remember why we dropped this show.  We watched it last Friday night and I am hooked again.  Maybe it has just been too long since I got a Pacey fix, lol!  I have no doubt that Friday nights are where dramas go to die, so this one is most definitely on the way out.



Monday, October 15, 2012

Corn Dawgs 2012

After reading about Corn Dawgs on another blog a few years ago, I knew that we would have to take the time to make the drive to Loganville to let Reed participate in all the fun.  And fun, we most definitely had.  What a great idea this place is!  We will certainly have to go back again.


First up...the cow train!
Climbing on the hay!
The horse swing was SO much fun, obviously.

Zip Line!


The Flying Pig!


"You be the farmer mommy and I will be the cow.  MOOOOOO!"

Playing in the corn box.




The most dangerous part of the day.  Chris said that we would never do that again!


Such a good Daddy!



The hillside slide.  So fun!
He was more than happy to do it himself!