First Football Game

Our first football game. Ash cheered, Austin played. At the end, there's always the snack. Ash's cheer coach, coach Lauren and Dani are awesome. Go Grizzlies!!!

Fall is Here

Ash was so excited to get a letter from Daddy from Dubai!

The air is cool. The leaves are just starting to turn. It's apple season. It's football season. It's Fall.

I've made my fall wreath on my door-patterned after Jonny's fall wreath. My favorite of all-especially living in Virginia. I love lighting candles in my home, and baking tons of goods. I love this season.

Stribling Orchard

Every year, as tradition is and I'm a traditional girl, we pick apples in the fall at Stribling Orchard. This year we went with my friend and Alpha Chi sorority sister and DS spouse Alix Bryant. We had a great time picking, eating, apple donuts, different types of apples, and enjoying time with an old friend and her sweet little family. Happy Fall!

Haymarket Day Parade

Every year, the middle of September, on a crisp fall VA mooring, there's the Haymarket Day Parade. We LOVE this parade! People throw candy out, there are vendors, snacks, games, prizes. It's so wonderful seeing the city come together and everyone support one another. I love Haymarket.

First Day of School

FIRST DAY OF KINDERGARTEN FOR ASH AND 3rd GRADE! No tears. Just happiness! Ash is sooo ready! Have fun. When I went back to the house, it was so empty. Duane had just left, Ash wasn't there as she has been for 5 years....it was a little too quiet that day. Erika picked me up got me out of my funk. Thank goodness for friends! When the kids got back from the bus, the 1st day of school was a SUCCESS!!!

Daddy Goes to Kabul, Afghanistan

The day before school started this year, Duane left for his final year of this 3 year unaccompanied tour. He's been 2 years in Baghdad and this is his final year in Kabul, Afghanistan. It was a very sad day for all of us to say good-bye. See you in December honey! Be safe.

Kindergarten Orientation

Ashley's going to kindergarten for the first time-so Mountain View Elementary had a pre-orientation. Ash LOVED it. They even had a bus route just so the kids know how to get on and off the bus. Ash found out she sits right next to her dear buddy Katherine Brown! Kindergarten will be great! She is soooo ready.

Washington Redskins Vs. Tampa Bay Bucaneers

Before Duane left for Afghanistan, he took us all to our first Washington Redskins Game! It was so much fun! Pretzels, cokes, Great seats too. We had a blast. Thanks honey. What a memory!!!