Friday, October 31, 2008
Scat
Last week I went on a field trip with Anne Grace's class to Owl's Hill. There we saw many great things in the woods, but we happened upon some deer poopy- which the guide explained to us was called "scat." Fast forward to last night's dinner. Jane was eating mashed prunes at a fast pace and Anne Grace got in a few bites too (what can I say- our children love prunes). Then Anne Grace announces, "Prunes help me scat." Jason and I busted out laughing- yes, prunes do help you scat.
Voting at 92
No pictures- but a great story...
My grandmother is 92 and lives in Nashville. She had wanted to vote in this election, but isn't driving now. So Jason called yesterday from school to say it was the last day for early voting so we needed to take her. After school, we picked up Jason and headed over to Old Hickory. She was excited to get to vote. Thankfully a friend told me that elderly could go to the front of the voting line. We arrived at the Hermitage Library to find an enormous line. Anne Grace, my grandmother, and I walked right up to the front. I explained she was 92 and here to vote- which brought one woman to cheer, "She's 92 and here to vote!" and everyone started clapping. Bishy (as I call my grandmother) was pleased with this. After this, she got the royal treatment. She signed in and the woman said to her, "What pretty handwriting you have." (which is true, she does have very lovely handwriting and always has) to which Bishy responded, "And you have beautiful teeth." I started laughing and explained to the woman that my grandmother worked as a dental assistant for many, many years. In fact she really just stopped working this last year. The woman working the polls gave us the details that she flossed everyday and Bishy replied, "Well, I can tell." Okay...funny.
Then we moved onto the voting station. Another worker started reading the presidential candidates to Bishy (maybe thinking she couldn't see them) and Bishy said, "You don't need to read any farther. I know who I'm voting for." and pushed the button for Obama. The lady was surprised and laughed. Anne Grace got to push the green button to place the vote (her third time this election). As if this all wasn't enough for the story...Bishy says to the woman, "It's amazing how many people there are here." She explained to us that there polling station had seen 20,000 people over the early voting days. Bishy then asked, "Were most of them voting for Obama?" At this point I am cracking up. The woman answered nicely, "Well, I don't know because I don't really look." but she smiled and said, "But I think many are!"
My grandmother is 92 and lives in Nashville. She had wanted to vote in this election, but isn't driving now. So Jason called yesterday from school to say it was the last day for early voting so we needed to take her. After school, we picked up Jason and headed over to Old Hickory. She was excited to get to vote. Thankfully a friend told me that elderly could go to the front of the voting line. We arrived at the Hermitage Library to find an enormous line. Anne Grace, my grandmother, and I walked right up to the front. I explained she was 92 and here to vote- which brought one woman to cheer, "She's 92 and here to vote!" and everyone started clapping. Bishy (as I call my grandmother) was pleased with this. After this, she got the royal treatment. She signed in and the woman said to her, "What pretty handwriting you have." (which is true, she does have very lovely handwriting and always has) to which Bishy responded, "And you have beautiful teeth." I started laughing and explained to the woman that my grandmother worked as a dental assistant for many, many years. In fact she really just stopped working this last year. The woman working the polls gave us the details that she flossed everyday and Bishy replied, "Well, I can tell." Okay...funny.
Then we moved onto the voting station. Another worker started reading the presidential candidates to Bishy (maybe thinking she couldn't see them) and Bishy said, "You don't need to read any farther. I know who I'm voting for." and pushed the button for Obama. The lady was surprised and laughed. Anne Grace got to push the green button to place the vote (her third time this election). As if this all wasn't enough for the story...Bishy says to the woman, "It's amazing how many people there are here." She explained to us that there polling station had seen 20,000 people over the early voting days. Bishy then asked, "Were most of them voting for Obama?" At this point I am cracking up. The woman answered nicely, "Well, I don't know because I don't really look." but she smiled and said, "But I think many are!"
Friday, October 24, 2008
Edward's Wedding
My little brother, Edward, and Rebecca were married two weekends ago in Nashville at Cheekwood Botanical Gardens. The wedding was beautiful and everyone had so much fun! I wanted to share some pictures.
The whole "Morgan" crew
The lovely flower girl!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Carving the Perfect Pumpkin
Anne Grace had her very first field trip today to Owl's Hill. I got to go with the class and it was so much fun! At the end the children were able to pick out a pumpkin. Anne Grace said she picked out the"perfect pumpkin." We carved that perfect pumpkin tonight according to Anne Grace's scary design. Jane turns 1
Baby Jane- one year ago...
We can hardly believe that Baby Jane is now one! She has been such a joy to us. I have said it many times, but having two children is even better than I thought it would be. It is so wonderful to see how much Anne Grace and Jane love one another. It was Jane that helped Anne Grace stay in her own bed all night (they share a room and Anne Grace likes Jane being in there with her). It's Anne Grace that is constantly teaching Jane new things and new words. This year has been a special time with the girls.
And now- a sweet one year old baby girl!
O-BAM-A
A few weeks ago we attended an Obama rally before the Belmont Presidential debate with friends. It was such a great experience. I loved being a part of a group all working together to elect some important and critical changes in our government. I think it's the first time Jason and I have really felt so motivated and also excited about American politics. As we've gotten older, we see now how important this decision is not only for us, but also for our children. Anne Grace loved it and by the end of the rally Jane was chanting "bom bom a" for Obama.
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