Pumpkin Pickin'

Saturday after Walker's game we went to a local pumpkin patch to do what all pagans do this time of year, pick pumpkins in preparation for Halloween.  However, here in Florida it is a bit different... a "pumpkin patch" is nothing more than a truck load of pumpkins dumped in a church yard and you pick one.  Now these pumpkins show up about October 1st, when it is still 85 degrees, and they lay in the sun for a month and turn into pumpkin pudding!  Have you ever tried carving a face in pudding?  

We heard that one of the churches by us got a new shipment on Friday so we at least thought we could get pumpkins that were not "mushy".  However, they were all mixed together so the kids did their best and we have 3 pumpkins to carve.  Never have I paid $32 for pumpkins (of course the boys had to pick the biggest they could find).   At least it was a donation to a church. Today I noticed 2 of them must have been basking in the sun because they have developed "soft spots".  We are getting a cold snap, high tomorrow of 70 degrees, so hopefully they will hold on to be carved soon.  Stay tuned to see what creations we come up with!

  

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!

New Blogger ???

Here goes my attempt at a blog.  A what...?, a blog.  I was invited by a friend to her new blog and have thoroughly enjoy peeking into the life of her and her family.  I send so many pictures to friends and family and thought this might be a fun way to keep in touch and let our far off family and friends stay up with our busy lives.  It is not always easy to keep up with everyone.  This way everyone can keep up with us.  Enjoy!

Red Bull Soccer

Garrett is finally playing soccer.  The 1st game he had 4 shots on goal but his aim was a bit off.  Game 2 Garrett scored the only 2 goals but it was not quite enough for the win.  Hit play to see one of the 2 goals.  Mom and Dad will have to learn to keep quiet if we are going to publish these clips for others to see.  He is having a great time and I think may have found his sport. Though he has showed some real potential playing backyard football with all the neighborhood kids.  He thinks that maybe he should have given football a try.  We will see what next year will bring.  Maybe he will be one of those multi-sport children that keeps his parents running all over town from practice to practice to practice....

Eustis Panther Football

Today ended the regular season for Junior Panther Football.  Usually, we are very ready for life to slow down and football to be over.  But not this year...we're not ready yet!  We have made the playoffs, seated 2nd, with a 6-1 record.  You will notice most of the pictures are of the star (at least in our eyes) left tackle #40 WALKER FORD, he played some defensive end too.  It has been a great season and we could not be prouder of our team.  

GO PANTHERS !!!  BRING HOME THE CHAMPIONSHIP !!!!