Night Crawl

Carrie decided she was going to run in the Night Crawl in Newton.  She convinced Chris and me to sign up too.  It was a 5K.  No big deal right?  I quickly learned that it was a big deal for someone who has had 3 natural childbirths.  I'm not going into any details, but those of you who have had natural childbirth know where I'm coming from when I say that pounding on the pavement gives the same result as that surprise sneeze or deep cough.  I backed out at the last minute, but Chris and Carrie did AWESOME!  Devin and I cheered them on the entire way (well, we yelled for them as they passed the restaurant we were drinking at).

Stretching for the big race.

 Cheering!

 The participants

 Run Carrie, run!

 Go Toph!

 We lift our glasses to you!

 Woo Hoo!

 All done!  You two did fabulous!

Apple Festival & Shannon's Wedding 10-16-10

The weekend of Oct. 16, Chris and I headed to Wilmington for our friend Shannon's wedding, and our children were split up with Lisa & Paul, Carrie & Devin, and Chris's parents.  They all met for the Apple Festival so the kids could spend some time together.

Everyone thought Cara & Chatham were Carrie's twins.

 Nana & Pepaw with their grandchildren.

 

 Lisa & Lauren

 Looks like Nick enjoyed spending time with Nana.

So, while the kids were checking out the festival, Chris and I explored a museum and watch Shannon get married on the beach with the ocean waves crashing in the background.  It was a wonderful weeked for Chris and I to spend together.

Since we were "kid free" we visited Bellamy Mansion.  The house was built in the mid 1800s right before the Civil War. During the war, the mansion was occupied by Union soldiers.

 Next we headed to the Cape Fear Museum.  I thought this was hysterical!

 Chris and I got to "play" in the science part of the museum with the oobleck.  It was the COOLEST!  I went back to South and made it with my kids.

 Is it a solid or a liquid?  Or BOTH?

Finally, it was wedding time.  We clean up pretty good.

 Shannon & Jake

 Chris & Shannon

 Chris with all the Morris girls - Sarah, Catherine, Rachael, & Shannon

 A good time was had by all!



Hood Farm 10-10-10

First United Methodist holds an annual Fall Festival at Hood Farm.  Our friends the Donley's who have recently become members of our church joined us for the festivities.



Chatham & Cara LOVED the bounce house.

 Chatham chillin' before dinner.

 Cara doing the same.

 I'm not really sure if Chatham got any corn in his mouth.

 I know, we look like dorks in our matching shirts.

 The Donley Family

 The Cadwallader Family

 I got two out of three for a picture with Mommy - that's pretty good.

 My sweet, sweet Harris.

Red Wolf Farm 10-9-10

Harrison's class at Abernethy went on a field trip to Red Wolf Farm in Maiden two weekends ago.  We had never been there so we didn't know what to expect.  It was WONDERFUL!  There were lots of things for the kids to do, and we all took home a pumpkin.

Cara, Lauren & Harris

 Lisa with the girls

 Harris & Lauren

 Lisa & Paul

 Cara was more interested in the hay rather than having her picture taken.

 She did beg to go on the BIG tractor

 Posing with the pumpkin.

 Miss Cara

 Exploring the Corn Maze

 Nick loved making his way through the maze.  He showed Cara how to find the corn in there.

 She's found it!

 The highlight of the trip (in my opinion) was the giant vats of dried corn that the kiddos could play in - the adults too.

 Harris exploring the tunnel

 Paul too!

 Looks like Paul found a pair - of pumpkins that is