Departing for Camp ...

This morning at 5:30am the Cernansky boys left for 6th grade camp in Sonora, CA.

They were sooo excited (not too much for mom taking pictures of the departure ... but he'll get over it!).


The question ... will Rich have to do carsick duty on the bus????
That will change that smile for sure!!! HaHaHa
What will the girls do while the boys are away ... bake, pedicures, movies and anything else we can think of that the boys don't like!!!

Hobb's Pumpkin Patch ...

On Saturday afternoon we headed out to Hobb's Grove in search of the perfect pumpkin.

They had a cute little hay ride that took you out into a little grove.

Along the ride ... we met up with a couple of home brewers who served the kids some home brewed "cider".

Hannah was determined to get the biggest pumpkin she could find. That is when we went with Gramps rule for pumpkin hunting ... you get the biggest pumpkin you can carry to the car!!!

And that she did!!!

Jeremy was occupied hanging with his friends so Hannah picked a pumpkin for him and daddy carried it to the car. I guess this is what happens when you are a tween and you are too cool to pick a pumpkin.

Jeremy made a scarecrow friend on our hayride!!! He seemed to be having trouble keeping the crows out of his crop.

And my sweet petite little girl had to jump in the tub of corn kernels. You know rats love that corn kernel tub at night when there aren't little ones ravaging through it!!! Hannah went straight to the shower when we got home.
We had a great afternoon and succeeded with finding our pumpkins.

Carving pictures in the upcoming posts!!!

Spirit Stick ...

Hannah received the spirit stick at cheer last night. Soooooo exciting.

The person chosen to take this home shows great spirit all practice. She fell from one of her stunts and jumped right back up!!!

Woooo hooo Hannah -- you go girl.
I am also sharing this adorable picture of our beautiful little princess. Today is crazy hat day at school. Doesn't she look adorable!!!

Where Have I Been?? ...

It has been forever since I posted anything new.

October keeps us soooo busy.

Jeremy turned 11!!! OMG --- how did my little baby turn 11??? I swear we just brought him home from the hospital. And then he just started kindergarten. Now -- he is in sixth grade (leaving for camp on Monday). Growing up to be such a great person.

After Jeremy's birthday we have soccer twice a week and a game on Saturdays.

The days Jeremy doesn't have soccer, Hannah has cheer. She is loving it this year more than last. This year she is the peak of the pyramid. I am in a panicking watching it every time. And there she is grinning from ear to ear. I will work on a picture!!!

Between all of this -- Halloween. Rich and I LOVE Halloween. Rich decorated the most amazing yard. We have our first party on Saturday. We are Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf - 40s style!!! Pictures to come!!!

We have only just begun ...

Well the week is coming to a close.

We have had a fairly uneventful week.

Both of the kids are really enjoying school. I am so glad Jer has a teacher he is enjoying.

We seem to be running every night.

Monday and Wednesday nights are soccer and Tuesday and Thursday nights are cheer.

Add to that that I have to work Thursday and Friday nights.

On top of our activities, Rich and I are addicted to True Blood. We can't get enough. We have been watching the full first season so we can watch the second season. We escape to our room every chance we get to watch another episode. It is pathetic but sooooo great.

Does it ever slow down???

I think we have only just begun!!!

Remembering 9/11 ...

Today is a day to remember.

Remember those who went to work or were traveling. Those who did not return.

Those heroes who did their everything to save a stranger but did not return.

All of those families who sent their spouses, mothers, fathers, children, friends to work for them never to return.

I am so blessed to know that even as crazy as our world may seem, we are still a country that will fight for each other to the end.

Crafting ...

I am addicted to craft blogs. I look at them daily. I have a ritual of the ones I look at first.

Do you think they have a support group for this???

Now if I can just get motivated enough to use all these craft tips that I am acquiring!!!