The Indigo Girls

Hayden, Shana and I went to the Indigo Girls concert despite the rain...and flooding. It was well worth getting wet. The best was that Matt Nathanson was there, which we had not expected, so that was just icing on the cake.

Hayden is 21

Pink Flamingo's Soccer Season Opener

Hurray for Maggie...The Pink Flamingos U-8 Soccer Team won their season opener today..6-3. Mag made 3 of the 6 goals. However, she first had to stop crying over the fact that 2 of the 3 points for the other team were scored on her watch as goalie. When the girls weren't playing, Autumn, Mag, and Mac had quite a few sideline antics going on. Josh has taken Brenn's place as assistant coach. He isn't exactly feeling the love for the experience.

I'M TOO SEXY FOR THIS HAIRCUT!!!!!

Due to the fact that Leo's hair was matted beyond the point of no return, he fell victim to his first haircut. Even the "Furminator" was of no use. We had no choice but to take him to the groomer for the "Lion Cut." His reaction to this has left us with the impression that he is humiliated and victimized. We had hoped that it would put him in touch with this leonine ancestry, but he apparently feels that he looks more akin to a poodle. Of course, this is speculation on our part. We have noticed that Lou is walking with a new swagger...probably counting his lucky stars that he is a short-haired cat.

Mag's First Day of First Grade

Yesterday we got Brenn off to college...today it was Maggie's turn..to go to first grade. She had a wonderful day. The best part of the day was lunch. Her favorite subject is P.E. and recess is too hot. So there you have it. She is my little angel. On a somber note...I don't know what it is with our return to school and the demise of our pets. Last year Milo bit Mark on the first day of school. Today, our beloved cat almost died. Saturday he was fine. Today he is knocking on death's door. After the outpouring of considerable cash and the day at the vet, we were told that he is "not out of the woods yet and has to return tomorrow for more tests." Translation: The vet gets richer, I get poorer!!!! That cat better make it!!!! Is it too late for me to go into vetrinary medicine.

Brennan Goes to College

Forgive the quality of the pictures. I tried to take as many pictures as possible without embarrassing Brennan. Since the van is the largest vehicle we own, it necessitated that it be driven to college...loaded with Brennan's college paraphernalia. He was mortified at having to make his grand entrance to college inside the 11 year old Ford Windstar, with all its dents, dings, and bumper stickers. All kidding aside, I am extremely proud of him. He is an awesome young man, and I have little to no worries that he will do something rash or irresponsible. He has a good head on his shoulders. Note from the pictures that he took his guitar with him. If we could just get the drums moved out of the house, it would be a fairly calm and peaceful house. I will miss Brenn though, not the jam sessions, but I will miss him. Check out my shirt...I am officially a West Georgia Mom!!!