HAMPDEN SYDNEY FOOTBALL

Under a beautiful blue sky and this absolutely gorgeous oak tree,

we were guests of Colin and Jennie Monette, at their tailgate party in the Founders lot, at Marc's Alma Mater, Hampden Sydney.

We were here to see the Hampden Sydney Tigers playing the Randolph Macon Yellow Jackets, which is the OLDEST school rivalry in the South.

While waiting for the game to start, Marc and the boys got to play a little bit...

and we spotted the Tiger mascot.

What was so great about the Founder's lot, was that it was right near the football field, so we could walk back and forth as much as we wanted.

The first time we all went over together, the Tiger payed us a visit.

He kept trying to get Grey to give him a High Five.

Then, he was kind enough to have his picture taken with Marc and Luke.

While taking a break from watching the game, Marc and Luke threw the pigskin around a little bit. Here's Luke attempting to make a catch.

And here he is tossing it back.

Porkchop looked on while climbing the railing, or...

played with sticks.

Marc really had a wonderful afternoon sharing it with his boys.

After a very slow start to the game and being down 14-0 very quickly, the Tigers made an incredible comeback and pulled off the win.

Do we have a couple of future Tigers here?

A Beautiful day spent with my three men, and great friends.

RUB A DUB DUB...

Here's a little video of the boys in the tub.

CAUGHT IN THE ACT... PART 2

... loves dropping trough (sp?) in the Great Outdoors

CAUGHT IN THE ACT"

Such a Big Boy now... he can "go" without me or Marc tagging along.

I'M THANKFUL FOR...

these three amazing people. Luke, my first born - the child I always dreamed of having. Grey, my baby - another dream come true. And Marc, my best friend - who works his ass off to provide for his family and allow me to be able to stay home and raise our children. Thank you, to all three of you - for loving me and showing me every day how grateful I am for the life we all share together.

HALLOWEEN 2010

This year, like the last two years, the Faucheux family sported Halloween costumes with a Theme. But before we got all dressed up, I had to get the candy we would be giving away ready. I know what you're thinking..."what do you mean, you have to get the candy "ready"?" Well, I didn't get the "candy" ready, but I fancied up the container that would hold the said candy. I had ribbon leftover from my Halloween Toothpick wreath, so I wrapped it around a hat box that I had.

Ta-Dahhhhh...

including the best Halloween Treat ever!!

Ever since Luke was born (and we had given him his name), we talked about going as characters from Star Wars. So... this was the Big Year.

Starring as Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader... Luke & Grey

Starring as Princess Leia... Kristol

Starring as Han Solo... Marc

To save money on costumes, I made mine and Marc's... go here to see details.

After taking the "posed" pictures, we let the boys try out their Light-sabers.

They learned quickly how to battle with them.

... and Darth Vader wins.

Nothing really special about these two photos other than Luke's "Determined" expressions.

So after taking pictures at home, on what would become a beautifully "frightful" night...

we headed out to do some Trick-or-Treating

Again this year, the neighborhood hosted it's annual Halloween Hayride, which always starts at the Myers'.

Now that we were with other people, we were able to get some family photos. First Han and Leia...

then, Leia, Luke, Darth and Han.

As we waited for everyone to arrive, the boys enjoyed strutting around in their costumes and playing with their light-sabers.

But mostly, they kept raiding Ms. Linda's "Treat" basket.

After taking the boys on the "Hayride" last year, we decided that this year we would follow the caravan in the golf-cart. With all the bigger kids jumping off the wagons at each stop, it's just a little too dangerous for "little" kids. After 3 or 4 stops with the whole group, we broke off and venture on by ourselves. First, we stopped to visit with our neighbors the Nelson's. It was here that I was able to capture these "Trick-or-Treating" moments...

And still more Light-saber practice.

... and Luke Skywalker wins this battle.

After the Nelsons, we went to see the Usas'. We wanted Jim and Bonnie to see the boys all dressed up. Once there, they dug right into their loot.

Jim and Bonnie were kind enough to ask us to join them for dinner, so while we ate yummy pasta and salad, the boys enjoyed candy.

After dinner, Bonnie got on the floor with the boys. Here are her and Luke singing "Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes".

Grey got busy opening all the kitchen cabinets and hit pay-dirt when he found the baking supplies.

After pulling everything out onto the floor, Luke joined him.

Amazingly, when it was time to leave, they both picked it all up and put it all away. Marc and I were thinking..."Who are these children?". They don't pick anything up at our house.

The boys really enjoyed this year, and are at the ages (well Luke anyway) that they understand what's going on. Next year should really be a blast. I'm also pretty sure that this was probably the last year that Mommy can decide what everyone is wearing. Next year, Luke will most likely have an opinion about his costume choices. I guess I'll just have to rally and work around his pick.

But until then....

I couldn't resist.