Reflections of Fall

2019 is almost at an end.  It has been a while since we have posted anything so here are some of our favorite memories from this autumn.

Samantha officially contracted in the Army ROTC program at UNC.  Rich got to swear her in for an awesome bonding moment. In 2021 she will be an college graduate (second degree) and an Army officer!   

Grant had a great season as goalie for the U8 Fuquay Varina Soccer team, The Menace! In a blow out final, The Menace dominated - or as Grant misspeaks "denominated" - over the opposing team. This is Grant's second championship team this year!

Cattan rules. Rich and I don't get Cattan, but everyone else does including Aunt Linda who came to visit for Thanksgiving. The kitchen table was occupied for several days looking like this. Sam's boyfriend, Mitch, will have to learn how to play to fill that fourth seat.

Run, run, get some! Getting ready for the 2020 Dopey Challenge means lots of miles now.  The autumn sky has been spectacular this year. Getting to run with Rich (when he stays with me) is a good excuse to spend time together. I started doubling up on back to back long runs and will log over 500 miles for the year - a PR!  Disney here I come.

Run, run, get some Rich!  Rich ran the Holly Springs Half Marathon in November. He discovered that the hill out of Bass Lake and up Sugg Hill Farms can really wear you down but he pushed hard for the last three miles and finished strong. Rich set a PR at just over 1:45.We spent the afternoon at Shawn and Denette's house drinking beers, eating smoked turkey and listening to Rich and Shawn strategize for Disney.

Grant turned 9 years old - wow, where did that time go? His presents include Bey Blades (metal, spinning tops that battle each other) and a 750+ piece LEGO 3-in-1 set. For the first time, Grant did all of the work himself with dad locating the parts for him as an assistant.

Look who's back! Ho Ho Ho, our mischievous elf-on-the-shelf found his way back to the Brown household getting into the LEGOs, the Bey Blades, and just about everything else of Grant's.  There must be some connection!

The holidays are here. We went to the very crowded Fuquay Varina Christmas Tree lighting ceremony. TJ is rocking the hoodies lately, yes he getting into "that" age. Even at this age, TJ is still a sweetheart.  

How How from the Y-Guides Saber Tooth Storm Troopers who marched in the Holly Springs Christmas Parade!  The lousy rain stopped just in time for thousands of people to line the parade route. The kids had a blast handing out candy to all of the spectators. 








It must be time to decorate the tree because Santa has come to town!  This was our second Fuquay Varina Christmas Parade. We had perfect seats across from The Mill to watch all the floats go by, ending of course, with and exuberant Santa on his sleigh!