September 2005
Tuesday October 04, 2005
Here are pictures taken during September 2005.
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- Carowinds! - We took the kids to
Carowinds for the first time and they loved it!
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- Strikers Soccer! - Brandon's team
has started to play games on Saturday mornings...
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- Trip to WV! - We went to WV to visit
Christie's grandparents and the extended Flowers family!
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- Random Shots - Here are some other
shots we took this month!
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We went to Lowe's Motor Speedway for Bryan's
long-awaited Rookie Driving Experience! He had a great time and his "team"
won for having the fastest average speed. Bryan got to drive 8 laps and
his top speed was 139.
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I think he was a little worried about remembering everything! |
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Lining up with his group. |
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OK...I have to get up to 3rd gear before the first turn... |
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...and I have to follow the lines & cones... |
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Posing with the Richard Petty car. |
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Brandon joined his Daddy in front of the Home Depot car! |
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Waiting in the prep area. |
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Mommy had a "fun" day keeping the kids occupied. UGH! |
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It's almost Daddy's turn!!! |
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All geared up and ready to go! |
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All done...he did a great job! |
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We went next door to celebrate Scott's 3rd
birthday. Michelle threw a great party as usual with homemade play-doh and
fingerpaints, bubbles, blue sand and lots of food!
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Gracyn had fun on the playset. |
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She also had her first experience with play-doh! |
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Alli is always a good cheeser! |
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Caroline was a great helper at the party! |
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The boys checked out the water toys. |
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"Big Will" helped with the bubbles. |
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Alli and Brandon enjoyed the zip line. |
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"Happy Birthday to you..." |
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Gracyn & Mommy waited for some cake. |
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Ok, I blew out the candles...let's cut into this thing! |
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The kids got messy in the blue sand. |
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We took the kids to Carowinds for the first
time on Labor Day. We were afraid it would be crowded but it wasn't...and
the weather was perfect! Everybody had a great time and we plan to go back
soon!
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I've got my map and I'm ready to ride! |
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Brandon likes Scooby Doo! |
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Mommy & her kids by the fountain. |
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Mommy & Gracyn on the balloon ride. |
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Daddy & Brandon went too! |
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Next Brandon & Daddy rode the Flying Dutchman's Revenge...it went fast! |
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Gracyn took a walk around the railing. |
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When do I get to do something? |
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Mommy & Brandon on a roller coaster! |
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Brandon was so excited to be in the firont car! |
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Bryan took the kids on the TV Land Road Trip. |
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Brandon got to drive the car! |
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Gracyn was excited to meet Blue from Blues Clues! |
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Next we hit the water park...WOW! |
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Brandon LOVED this slide. |
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Little fishy in the water. |
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Gracyn had fun walking around too. |
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This place is just my size! |
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She liked climbing in and out of the 4 inches of water. |
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Mommy's turn to walk with Gracyn. |
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Next we moved over to the Splash Factory. |
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Brandon likes to get splashed! |
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He ran away when the big bucket dumped! |
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Poor baby fell and scraped up her nose. |
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One last ride on the Kaleidoscope. |
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Brandon & his friends are having lots of fun
playing soccer...they've started their "real games" this month and Brandon has
scored his first goal!
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Brandon was so excited to play a "real game!" |
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Jack would like to be the goalie. |
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A little pre-game pep from coaches Scott & Bryan. |
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Make sure your shoes are tied! |
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Last break before game time! |
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I think this was Brandon's goal. |
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Heading back down the field... |
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These boys like to give each other hugs! |
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A little break at half time. |
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The boys really go after the ball! |
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Brandon hung back to try some defense. |
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What kind of formation is this? |
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We attended a baby shower for Bill & Suzi
Schoonmaker. They are expecting little Jacob Ryan in a couple of weeks!
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Brandon got to sit on Bill's motorcycle! |
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Jason & Laura are engaged! |
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Our attempt at a family shot! |
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Suzi opened our gift first. |
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We got them a boppy and a baby bather. |
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Gracyn wanted to help too! |
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Cadence & Gracyn checked each other out. |
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Brandon gave Nate a present! |
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Gracyn liked the music from the carousel. |
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Brandon & Sam were ready to go! |
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"Happy Birthday to you..." |
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Gracyn shared a cupcake with Daddy. |
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Does somebody have a wipe? |
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One more train ride before we go home... |
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Polly is such a pretty baby! |
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Gracyn was sad that the ride was over! |
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Next we headed to the playground... |
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Captains Sam, Brandon & Nate. |
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The kids had lots of fun playing at the park
and eating pizza & cake!
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Will pushed Brandon in the swing. |
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Anna Grace stopped to pose for the camera. |
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Gracyn went through the tunnel! |
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Anna Grace was waiting to catch Gracyn! |
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Buddies in their helmets. |
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Wesley's first swinging experience! |
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Tyler & Nicholas look so much alike! |
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"Little Mommy" and her babies. |
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Olivia & Anna Grace enjoying their pizza. |
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Time for some wagon rides! |
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How many people can we get in here? |
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Luke took a break in his stroller... |
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Benjamin wasn't too happy about doing the cake. |
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Anna Grace, Gracyn & Sammy |
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Sammy & Olivia...you can tell they're related! |
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Gracyn wasn't sure what to think of her cake at first... |
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...but soon she was digging right in! |
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A fork just doesn't cut it! |
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Since we bought season passes recently, we
decided to go back to Carowinds for Bryan's birthday. The Bavis family
joined us and we had a great time!
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Scott, Nate & Brandon on the balloon ride. |
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The boys liked the airplane ride. |
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The babies went on the merry-go-round. |
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Then we took a ride on Dora's adventure train! |
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The boys had fun driving some remote control boats. |
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Jack wanted to drive the boats too! |
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Gracyn & Jack took a snack break... |
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This was the favorite ride of the day...the Fairly Odd roller coaster! |
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They road it 2 or 3 times. |
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The log flume was fun too. |
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Jack & Gracyn both like to play with their stroller straps. |
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Brandon wanted to ride the Borg roller coaster, but he's not big enough. |
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Gracyn got a ride on Daddy's shoulders. |
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Jack laid on his Mommy's back... |
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Daddies and their little ones. |
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The kids and the Scooby Doo gang. |
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Next up...the phantom flyers! |
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Brandon & Bryan loading up! |
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Karen & Jack stuck with the boat ride. |
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Gracyn loved ringing the bell! |
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Mommy & Gracyn on the boat ride. |
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Another shot of Christie & Gracyn. |
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Daddy's turn to ride with Jack! |
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Brandon had fun driving a real car! |
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Gracyn was hiding in there too... |
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Nate was very serious about his driving. |
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We finally made it to WV to visit Christie's
grandparents, aunts, uncles & cousins. We hadn't been there in 3 years, so
it was definitely long overdue!!! We had a great time visiting and
catching up...and we plan to go back again soon!
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We went to Shoney's for breakfast! |
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Then we all went over to Mam-Maw & Pa-Paw's house. |
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Pa-Paw saying hello to Layne. |
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The kids in the playroom. |
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Gracyn pointed out Uncle Ryan's nose. |
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Brandon & Carter took a rest of the floor. |
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Gracyn wanted to play basketball with the boys! |
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What are you going to wear?? :) |
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Jenny, Bryan, Joe, Mike & Katie |
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Jenny wanted to hold Layne... |
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...and she rocked her to sleep! |
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Bill & Wayne were best friends growing up. |
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Is that Gracyn's bow in Uncle Ryan's hair? |
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Gracyn took a ride on Daddy's shoulders. |
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Flowers Family take one... |
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Uncle Mick, Christie, Bill & Gracyn |
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We went to Shoney's again! |
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We tried to get a picture with all of the great grandkids. |
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Gracyn didn't really cooperate... |
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Saying goodbye to Pa-Paw. |
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The kids like to feed the ducks at Rusty Rudder. |
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Gracyn kept feeding herself instead of the ducks! |
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Brandon had a push-up face! |
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Jack pushed Gracyn in the police car. |
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Nate took his little brother for a spin. |
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Gracyn & Jack like to ride around in the wagon. |
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