happy halloween!

I found these two gobblin's (Haley and Lauren) on my friends facebook! Hope you are enjoying all of your trick-or-treaters!

fall break...kinda

We went to Fripp for fall break...kinda. Evan got accepted to the Citadel and he did an overnight to see if in fact that is where he will be next fall...it is NOT! The swearing and yelling were a bit too much for him so thank goodness he got the early application in for Northwestern before we left! It was a really busy 5 days so it was not much of a "break" but I am so glad that we did it and that God gave Evan a definite yes/no decision.

Mammy went with us and got to spend a bunch of time with Sarah and Sophie! She helped out in Sophie's classroom and ate lunch with Sarah.

Here is that beautiful Sarah! She is the sweetest thing!

And Miss Sophie! She is so much fun:)

Troy and Theresa with the girls and Scooby right before they left for their cruise.

Todd and I stopped in Beaufort on our way to Charleston to get Evan on Friday and purchased this picture of a map of the low country, including Fripp. He had been wanting it for quite a while and was able to get it matted and framed for next to nothing...timing is everything!

Todd and I were able to go to the beach late one afternoon.  It will be the last time until spring. I have a lot of projects to do here at home before Evan's graduation to keep me busy through the c-o-l-d non-global-warming winter!

Good bye warmth, sunshine and sand...

thankful

I am feeling so thankful today. I am thankful for the beautiful weekend that Todd and I had together. The boys were busy traveling Indiana supporting the boys/girls soccer teams which gave us some much needed alone time. We didn't do anything special. We were just able to be together:)

"Enjoy life with your wife, whom you love..." (Ecclesiastes 9:9)

Thank you Todd for making me feel so loved!

I am thankful for the gorgeous fall foliage!

"He has made everything beautiful in its time." (Ecclesiastes 3:11)

I am thankful that we have a church and went to services Sunday.

"...live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature."

 (Galatians 5:16)

I am thankful that the boys are part of youth at our church.

"...bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord." (Ephesians 6:4)

Evan wasn't too thrilled at first that he had been "creeped"! The youth at our church "creep/surprise" someone every week and it was Evan's turn.  It was all in good fun. Graham and Taylor video taped Evan when he left with a friend earlier that evening to go to a soccer match. Later, I was supposed to get his reaction. He has so much of his dad in him! Before he was okay with it he wanted to know who put the 90 balloons in his car...secretly, I think he was wondering if they messed anything up or scratched it!

all district/conference!

GRAHAM McMULLEN RECEIVES TENNIS HONORS
October 14, 2010  By John Broughton of Pendleton Heights High School

Graham McMullen, a sophmore at Pendleton Heights, was
nominated All Conference - Singles in tennis of the Hoosier Heritage Conference for this fall. He was one of two players selected by a unanimous choice. Graham also was voted onto the District 4 All District team for 2010. He was listed 9th on the top 16 members in the district. Graham finished the year at 18-4 in the number one singles position for 2010 and has a two year record of 38-7.
Great job Graham!

senior picture sneak peek...

Ohhhhhh! I cannot wait to see the rest! I am so glad that there was a cornfield left to use as a backdrop.  You just have to have corn in your senior picture if you are a Hoosier! Thanks Mel for picking this one to use as the "sneak peek"...you know how bad I wanted this shot:) We were sooo blessed to have you take Evan's pictures...and for the awesome weather, light and sunset!

girls weekend!

Kimmie's here! Amy, Kim and I drove to northern Indiana to see Julie! We stayed at Amy's parents lake cottage on Bass Lake near Plymouth, IN.

Here is the "front" of the cottage...it's really the back but called the front as it's the side that faces the water.

The cottage was built in the 1880's!

This is the new garage with apartment up above.  The old one is in the dumpster to the left and below and the lake cottage is to the left behind the dumpster.

Oh boy, did I do some dumpster diving! I just had to have some 1880  boards! I will show you why in another post!

SURPRISE!!!! Julie's sister Karen turned 50 so she had a surprise party for her. She was shocked! Here she is with Lauren and in the first picture is Julie and Karen's mom standing behind them.

Here is Julie and Darcy (her sister-in-law) getting things perfect before the arrival.

Julie is the best party thrower...hmmm...I think that I just found your next job Julie! The pictures are of Karen when she was a little girl.

The party was held at a pottery/jewelry/glass making cottage in Warsaw, IN. Amy and Kim are on the left and Karen's best friend (Carlene) since grade school and her daughters are on the right and center...and Julie is working away!

The birthday girl and Amy.

Lauren and I making glass art.

Amy, Kim and Carlene working hard painting their pottery!

Haley and Lauren (Julie's girls) painting!

Miss Lauren! You silly girl!

Karen opening her gift. It is a license plate that goes on her new pink Schwinn bike!

After the party we went back to Bass Lake. Kim came out of the bathroom and this is what she saw! It was bigger but Amy beat it to death with a broom and tore its legs to bits!

The next morning I wanted to capture the fall foliage and its reflection on the placid lake water and some early morning fishermen...BEAUTIFUL! Bass Lake is the fourth largest natural lake in Indiana.

The next day we went to see Julie's new house that her dad is building her and the girls! I am sooo excited for them. They deserve this blessing:)

This is the front entry that leads into the living/dining/kitchen.

And here is Kim, Amy and Julie planning away!

I am so glad to know where my Julie and my her girls live! It is really easy to find so watch out girls, I'm gonna be one of those back door guests!! What a great weekend!



reunions

 October 3 we went to the Bane fall family reunion. This is Mammy with the boys. The reunion was at her brother Kenny's farm.

This is Todd and his Uncle Bob and cousin Monte.

Uncle Charlie (Monte's dad) and Brian.

Mammy telling Evan a story.

We stopped by Dad's grave because it was the 1 year anniversary of his death. It was getting dark outside so the picture is not the best but I am glad that we have it. We miss you so much Paps!



phhs tennis 2010

Well, tennis is all over for another year. 

Coaches Royce and Todd.

The team had a tennis-thon to raise money.  Here are Grandma and Grandpa.


Playing the game "bobsled".

Todd trying to name all the pro's...who is that pro in the bottom right hand corner?

Yep! That's you honey! This picture was in Todd's yearbook his senior year in HS.

The parents went out and played a few rounds of around the world...Go Chris!

This doesn't happen too often...Evan and Graham playing doubles together! They played a scrimmage with Anderson the day before school started. Don't they look thrilled?!



Evan and Graham with Brett and Rishi who play for Anderson...(and Connor!)

The next day was the first day of school and their first match.


Look who came home for a week...Uncle Troy! He is standing with Tom and Evan in the first picture and Todd in the one above.  The boys on the team can't believe how much they look alike.

Stretching before the match.


Evan's doubles partner Caleb and Graham.

Team building dinner the night before the Madison County Tournament.

Caleb and Levi playing video games in the "dungeon".

Brandon and Evan playing pong under "stadium lights" while Mitch and JD watch.


They soon went outside to play capture the flag. They made a flag out of a towel and affixed it to a golf club and spray painted it.  This flag was seen all over the county the next day!

Connor holding the flag.

Brandon and JD playing B-Ball in the pool.

The flag made it to the courts in Alexandria!

Mr. Hathaway, Graham and Evan Hart at Alex relaxing after the second win of the tourney:)

The flag made it to Highland Middle School.


The team eating before the last match of the day.



Stretching and running the track to get warmed up.

The flag made it to court one...good luck ARABIANS!

Royce giving last words of encouragement.

Lining up for introductions.

Evan leading the rebel yell!

Graham playing in Alexandria in the morning of the Madison County Tournament.
Graham was the only one who won in the finals against Anderson.


Caleb and Evan playing their hearts out!

Grandpa Ralph trying to tell Evan that he played really well.  Evan was too upset to take the compliment:(










Just a few shots of Evan and Graham throughout the season.

Good job men!

Evan posing after his last match with Todd...

...Mammy...

...Grandma Kay...

...and Mr. Hathaway!

Graham got to play four sectional singles matches!  Congrats Graham! Below is an article that is on the school website. It was written by the AD/football coach.

GRAHAM McMULLEN FINISHES SEASON WITH A GREAT EFFORT

October 8, 2010
By John Broughton of Pendleton Heights High School
Playing for the third day in a row, Graham McMullen lost to Chris Essick of Fishers 6-1, 6-3. The match was closer than the scores and Graham represented himself and the school well on and off the court. Congratulations to Graham on a great season and tourney run.

 


Until next season!