The Sound of Music

No, I am not referring to the movie (that I have never seen), but for marching band season! Ahh! I love it! Yes, I would probably be considered a "band geek" today, but in high school being in the band was considered anything but geeky. During my 4 years in marching band, I suffered through scorching hot July temps for camps, did countless push ups, and walked so many miles between the school & fields that it would probably be very close to the miles traveled by Lance Armstrong in the Tour. But...now looking back I loved it! I had the privilege to travel to play Washington D.C. during Pres. Clinton's 2nd Inauguration on the parade route & to march in the Fiesta Bowl Parade in Pheonix. Normally, local bands take 1 big trip every 3-4 years, but I got lucky with 2 trips. Also, I made some of the best friends in band & we stuck together all during high school. Oh, and that is where I met my hubby, but that would be a different post.

So, this year I am gearing up for band competitions & football games to see Jamie's cousin, Mary Beth, march with the 2x (or is it 3?) Tennessee Division II State Champs Gibson Co. Marching Pioneers! Can you tell I'm just a little excited? I love going to the competitions to see the creative field shows that each school has to offer. I am also hoping Ellie will fall in love with it too! She has inherited her daddy's musical ear (basically his whole family is musically talented), which I hope opens lots of doors for her in the future. GC's band show this year is titled "In Flight Entertainment" which is pretty creative. The above picture, if you can tell, is the outline of an airplane and the audience travels through music as you board the plane, see the natural wonders, watch a movie and finally arrive in Memphis. Believe me, these songs are as different as day light & dark, so the only way to tie them together would be an airplane flight.

Hopefully, I will be feeling well enough (still recouping from having wisdom removed, which I must say is the worst diet I have ever been on) to travel to their 1st competition this weekend! Wishing all the local band luck this weekend, but especially GC!

A Hunting We Will Go...

Dove Season 2010 opened on Wednesday to lots of 4-wheeler motors, gun shots, and an occasional yell. The preparation of the sunflower field apparently paid off for the hunt as it was a great success. Ellie & Macy were excited to go hang out w/ their dads on this day. Ellie is sporting her Goodwill Camo vest that was found to wear on this occasion by her Jenner (Jennifer). The girls loaded & ready to go in the back of the truck.
Yes, Ellie is sitting on our golf cart. Who says it can only be used for the golf course?

And "Farmer Brent" (the one w/ the ducks) came to join in on the fun. Geez, Brent-just how many birds are you planning on today w/ all those boxes of shells?! :)

None the Wiser...

It has been a day that I have put off for a long time. Like NEVER would have been the perfect time for this day to happen. But unfortunately, the day came. The day that not only I dreaded, but my hubby as well (cause I am a big baby). The day the Wisdom Teeth came out! OMG! Yesterday was D-day for me :( I decided to do it on Labor Day weekend that way I would get an "extra day" of rest for the Federal Holiday. Right now, I am certainly glad I did it because the pain is mind-hurting! Rotations between ice packs & heating pads seem to lessen the swelling & pain for a few minutes, and a wonderful hubby who is taking such good care of me. Who knew he could make milkshakes - he, apparently, has been holding out on me. But, right now, though the wisdom teeth bothered me, I was really attached to them and they didn't cause me this much pain. So, to all of you that has called, prayed, and come by to visit - thanks! I sure could feel the prayers calming my nerves yesterday morning as I walked into the oral surgery office when all I wanted to do was turn around & run!

Target Practice

Anyone that really knows our family, knows that the guys love their "toys". With cooler temperatures the skeet thrower was brought out, guns loaded and target practice began. (FYI-they are getting ready for dove season). Luckily, we have this big open yard so there was plenty of room for the guys to practice and have mini competitions. So, stay tuned for more hunting pictures because it's here! My hubby - Isn't he a cutie?
Jamie's dad taking aim.

Mason showing them all up!

Yeah - he is beginning to break the girl's hearts.

Kitchen Aid {and recipe}

Ellie loves to help in the kitchen. So as I was preparing supper the other night, she found her stool & spot at the counter. On the menu - BBQ Chicken Pizza - yummy!

Recipe:

1 tube of refridgerated pizza crust

cooked chicken (boiled, or you can use the canned chicken)

BBQ sauce

Mozzeralla cheese

Toppings of you choice: red onions, peppers (red, green, yellow), pineapple are some that I normally combine.

Press out the pizza crust evenly onto the cookie sheet/pizza pan. Spread enough BBQ sauce to cover to your liking, top w/ toppings & cheese. Cook as directed on the pizza crust tube.

It is that easy!

Saying Goodbye to Summer

Dear Summer,

We have loved having you around this year. Though you have been unbelievably hot and brought an unusual amount of horseflies, we have enjoyed the long summer days and staying up way past our bedtime. We have spent wonderful family time at the lake, water park, and trips. Summer, you have provided endless entertainment and memories-from Ellie learning to ride her bike w/o training wheels and swimming like a fish. So we say so-long for now & welcome your friend, Autumn.

Until next year - much love - The Carson Clan

the fair is in town!

THE FAIR IS IN TOWN! One of the best fairs around the area is the Obion County Fair.

Seriously, it has been recognized as such. Ellie loves the fair & loved it even more this year than in years past because she could ride some of the rides by herself, the Miss Independent that she is. While I was at the Jr. Livestock Auction (representing work), she & her daddy hit up most of the rides. 'Round & 'Round on the carousel! Up & Around on the Ferris Wheel. Side Note: Funny story from last year...I am scared of heights & hate the amusement park rides. Last year, I got on this Ferris Wheel, the kiddie one mind you & basically had a heart attack! I rode w/ Mason, who by the way was like 11 & rides anything & everything, & my knuckles were white and I couldn't breathe! Mason still makes fun of me - ha!

All smiles on the race car ride! She was a little upset she didn't get in her favorite race car - the M&M's / Kyle Busch car.

Hang On!