{life lists}

i love lists...always have, i'm sure i always will.

so, today when i ran across this post on ali edwards' website, i had to follow it...which lead me to this post on another blog. from there i discover that a woman has set up a wiki for everyone to join in on her fun. what's a wiki???? i had no idea either...apparently it's kind of like a blog, but you can have groups and you can edit it... so this woman has a life list - things to do basically, large and small. This wiki site allows others to join, post their lists and keep it updated...

so, i had to join in... i am only up to 68 but i'm sure my list will grow....check it out here. the point is to work toward crossing things off your list... here's goes nothing!

slideshow {spencer's bday scavenger hunt}

Yup, another scavenger hunt… I thought about not doing one this year…then I decided “why not?”. Yes, he expects. Yes, he makes fun of me. Yes, he acts annoyed…but is he really? I don’t think so. And maybe, just maybe, he’ll look back one day, with a nostalgic smile, and say “Remember when you used to make me do those silly scavenger hunts every year for my birthday presents???”.

photo {spencer's bday at school}

For Spencer's birthday at school (actually the day before, since his was on a Saturday this year), his teacher let him wear this 'birthday hat'. He was the first birthday in the class so I think he had a lot of fun with it. I asked him if he wore it all day and he said "pretty much"!

This is also the same day that his teacher won over my heart. She had sent us several pictures of him in the hat by 8:15 a.m. - gotta love that in a teacher!!!

photos {bees first game - spencer pitches}

Two weeks ago, Spencer's baseball team (the Bees) had their first real game of the season. They played the Mudcats, a team with whom they had scrimmaged and lost. They pulled off a win and it was an exciting game for Spencer because he got to pitch. I took a ton of pictures and just figured out how to add a slideshow...very cool!

photos {spencer's birthday party}

Spencer had his 9th birthday party at a place called Sports Connection. He and his friends played flag football, basketball, relay races and laser tag. They played really hard for two hours. Lots of fun though.

I didn't get a ton of great photos because of all the motion and its in a big warehouse with poor lighting...but you can see a few more here.

photo {baseball team}

here is a cheat shot of spencer's baseball team. we haven't gotten the professional ones in yet - but I'm sure they'll be better (at least i hope so considering what i paid for them!)

they are the salt lake city bees...bzzzz...

spencer is in the back row, far left, next to one of the coaches.

photos {gamecocks vs georgia}

Two weeks ago, our beloved USC gamecocks defeated the UGA Bulldogs. GO COCKS!!! We had a gathering at our house to watch the game. Here are just a few snapshots...

1 - Little neighbor with Spencer's gamecock wig
2 - Goofy neighbors
3 - My friend and I enjoying a bottle of "Spurrier Cock N Fire" red wine that we opened after the victory!

update {walk now for autism}

The Carolinas Walk Now for Autism event is quickly approaching...less than two weeks away now! I am happy to report that I was able to meet and surpass my original personal goal of $150 - which I've now increased to $200. Our team goal is $1000 and we are almost there. If anyone wants to help out Team Dalton...click here. You can make an online donation with a credit card or mail in a check to Autism Speaks.

For those of you that are not geographically close to me, definitely look into seeing if there is a walk near you!

P.S. If you donate, be sure to find out if you or your spouse's company will match the gift!

calendar page {august}

i added photos to the august calendar page (calendar was done by my sister).

list journaling for august was:

List those regular daily items you wish you never had to buy again...

"anything at the grocery store - i hate grocery shopping

car repairs - not fun $ to spend

highlights

printer ink & photo paper"

{best wrapped gift ever}

my mom gave me some stamps for my birthday...super cute but i must confess that they were, by far, the best wrapped gift ever. check out this box she made and decorated. wow. wow. wow.