Vote!

The Reffits went & voted early today. The line wasn't long at all & we were out in about 15-20 minutes. Beat the lines next Tuesday & go vote early!

another Wahooo!!!

I was invited to go fishing out of Manteo and decided to call in sick....i called it a "Mental Health Day" on Thursday. We went about 2 hours off shore and in search of Yellow-Fin Tuna. It didn't take long till Joe snagged a little Tuna, then Nicholas got a small Dolphin Fish. I was up next .... It didn't take long to pull in my 51 pounder (citation size is 40lbs or higher). Joe caught another Wahoo but it was a bit smaller than mine... Yeah me!!!:)

We had it cleaned when we got back the the dock and had plenty of icebags full of fish steaks. We have yet to defrost and cook some up but I can't wait.

Race Weekend Minus the Race!

Seth had a great time at the race & he was greatly missed! This is only the 2nd time we've been apart since we got married in April. I know, spare you the sappy details! But this time it was different.... this time he left & I was the one at home alone! Over the summer I was gone for a week on the youth mission trip & those kids kept me so busy all week so time flew by. I hadn't been alone here in "our" house since it was "my" house pre-wedding. It was quiet, but I have always liked to be alone & enjoy the quiet from time to time. I spent some time with Sarah at her new house Friday after work, such a cute place! On Saturday I had several projects around the house & enjoyed the day- it was one of the first days we've had that has actually felt like fall! Saturday morning I painted my new fall canvas. I hadn't painted a canvas in a few years & it was lots of fun! Now I can't wait to start on one for Christmas! What a cute Mickey Mouse halloween light too- thanks Josupait family =)!

The dogs & I survived, but we did miss him & our Saturday morning pancakes. Yes, he makes pancakes almost every Saturday morning- isn't he great! I know, more sappy bliss! I am glad he had a great weekend, but it was good to see his car in the driveway when I got in from church this afternoon!

Tyler- these cookies are for you! He put in his order for treats for the trip- rice crispy treats & sugar cookies. The rice crispy treats made it to Charlotte, but after parent/teacher conferences last week & Logos on Thursday night the cookies never got made- I owe you!I made these & added some M&Ms this afternoon- treats for the lunch boxes. No, you don't have to be a kid to have a lunch box either! I'll bring you a fresh batch this weekend when we head to Wilmington for our annual trip to Mike's Farm. I'll let Seth blog about that next weekend- that is one of his favorite places in the world!!

Race Weekend

Tyler invited me out to a race weekend near Charlotte, NC. The Lowe's Motor Speedway had it's Bank of America 500 as part of the Sprint Cup Series. I've never payed too much attention to the sport in the past and basically thought its was cars going in circles....I was way off!!!. I DVR'd the last race in Talladega and watched the entire race. Drafting, Pitting, Car handling loose or tight, laps upfront....the terminology took a bit of time to get used to but added a whole new dimension to the sport.

**you can move around this Panoramic image iwth your mouse. I stitched together, we were sitting in the Ford section directly across where the orange seats start ..below the Blimp if you can find it :)



I had a great time and got to test out my tent in the beautiful accommodations in Peninsula Campground.


Thanks for the great weekend Tyler...I had a blast!.

Here is a video just before start :)




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