Ben Sollee

In the spirit of encouraging Emma's musical side, Allen and I were super excited to see Ben Sollee was performing in Charlotte last night.  What better musician to be Emma's first concert?  So the three of us headed up to the Big City of Charlotte.  Emma oohed and aaahed over the buildings, while Allen tried to convince her that there was too much concrete and not enough trees.  Emma stuck with her gut - that Charlotte is Beautiful!!!  (Glad to see the child got something from her mama!)

We sat front row.... mere feet from Ben's cello(s).  Amazing playing, great songs, perfect atmosphere.  And perfectly behaived 5 year old.  What more could we ask for?  Thanks, Ben Sollee, for a wonderful night.

Not familiar with him?  Here's your chance:  http://bensollee.com/

School Days

Where does the time go?  This year we saw off two girls to school; next year it will be all three.  Bitter sweet seeing them grow up!!

Emma's first day of kindergarten:

Mary Claire's first day of 3 year old preschool.

Fall... is that you??

We had the most glorious weather yesterday, and are looking forward to more of it throughout this week.  Highs below 80 - yes please!  Farmer Allen almost has the fall garden all planted, and while I love all the summer produce and will severely miss eating squash on a daily basis, I am looking forward to the different veg that fall brings with it.  And I can watch the summer garden end with a sense of pride knowing my husband canned more this summer than we have ever before, and by a lot!  We have rows of cans in the garage to provide us with a little taste of summer throughout the coming year.

Also with fall coming so soon means school.  This year Emma started kindergarten (what?!) and Mary Claire started preschool.  How the time flies!  But I am happy to report that both are enjoying it so far.  Of course, Mary Claire has only had one day, so that is not saying too much for her yet. 

And I cannot mention things I love about fall and leave out Starbucks.  Pumpkin spice lattes are back!!!  My first one was like an over-due visit with a long lost friend.  I savored every minute of it!