Last night was the End of Season Party for Payton's football team, the Mauldin Hurricanes. The season has been a long one and our record was not very good this year but the boys have had a great time. The party was at http://www.climbinhigh.com, which is in Fountain Inn. This was our first time there and Payton had a great time. We all ate Pizza and the team mom had made the Team Cake and had done a fantastic job. Payton got his Trophy and played with his friends which was the perfect ending to an 8 year olds day. Payton had 7 coaches this year which sure seemed like alot but his favorite coach was his dad. Mike loves coaching youth football but a couple of weeks ago he hurt his back and now he is to have a MRI tomorrow. The doctor thinks its a disc and I think Mike really does too but doesn't want to admit it yet. He's had 2 back surgeries already so he's not looking forward to what might lay ahead. I'll write more about what the doctors tell him when we know the results of the MRI. Payton was also lucky enough to have a former NFL player for a coach this year too. Brandon Bennett, played for USC (GO GAMECOCKS) and then played for 8 years in the NFL for the Cincinnati Bengals and the Carolina Panthers. Check out some of the pictures from Payton's Party.

Loves that Pizza!! Mmmm.....Yummy

Checkin out my Trophy.

Payton with Coach Bennett

Here ya go.............

This is a quick post to introduce my handsome son, Layne and his very pretty girlfriend, Christina. I thought this was a very good picture of both of them and wanted to share. I'll also be posting some pictures of our pumpkin carving tonight. Ooooh that's going to keep you on the edge of your seats..right?

Layne and Christina

syd

Erwin entering the stadium at Asheville High.
Syd is #30 (2nd in line) Go Magic Hands!!!!

Erwin High School vs. Asheville High School

Football

Well lastnight we traveled back to Asheville to see Syd. My whole family loves football and we look forward to seeing Syd play on the weekends, Payton's games during the week and of course those Gamecocks. We have plenty of football around our house. Yesterday was a pretty yucky day here with rain off and on but the night in Asheville was beautiful. Just crisp enough for good football. Asheville High School is a really pretty school and their stadium was very nice as well. The leaves in Asheville are gorgeous so if you haven't been that way yet you need to hurry up there and check them out. Syd plays for Erwin High and they lost but the boys played great. I really miss Syd and its sad for me to leave him up there when I go see him but I'm praying he returns to us which is suppose to happen in June. Sometimes I can't talk about that part too much or i'll cry so I'll stop now. Well...I don't have much time right now to continue. I have much to do today. Hopefully, we will finish our bathroom. Lots and lots to do in there so gotta go.......
Good luck to South Carolina tonight.............GO GAMECOCKS!!!!

Payton dressing Abby as a Witch

New to the madness

Well this is my first post on my blog. I have heard alot about blogs and love to read others so I've decided to start my own. Although, I really don't think my life is very exciting. I hope I can find something remotely interesting to write about. You will hear alot about my children and my husband because....well .... they are my life. I am married to Mike, whom I love dearly and he does a wonderful job taking care of me and he keeps me laughing. Mike should be the one blogging because he is a great writer and I think he is extremely funny and everyone would love to hear from him. I also have 3 amazing boys. Layne is the oldest and he is 25. I cannot believe I have a child this old but I do and I am so proud to have him as my son. I am looking forward to him getting married, hopefully, not too far off down the road and I'm sure everyone will hear more about that as he lets me know.

Syd is my 15 year old and he is a sophmore in High School. Syd is a very busy teenager and thinks the world centers around him (but doesn't every teenager?). Syd has gone to live with his father in Asheville, NC this year and is suppose to return to us in June 2009. We miss him more than he could realize and look forward to his weekend visits. My youngest is Payton. He is 8 years old going on 18. He is a very funny boy (just like his father) who loves football and probably knows more about it than alot of men. He says he is so smart because he watches Sports Center.

Well that is a little info on my family. As I have more time I will post more about each one. I hope to learn how to insert some pictures too. Until next time, take care and keep in touch!