Fall in the Mountains

One of the coolest things about living in the Carolinas is Fall in the mountains. According to travel magazines, Asheville, NC is one of the best places to experience fall on the east coast. Asheville is an artsy town tucked within the Blue Mountains about two hours west of Charlotte. They have the Biltmore (which Grandma did not prefer.) and the world-famous Grove Park Inn.

Every Fall our licensing team has a brief retreat for our team and the driver licensing representatives. This year we went to the Grove Park Inn for tailgate games, hay rides, golf for the men anda spa day for the ladies. Everything was elegant. My favorite part though was seeing the mountains, the fall colors, and having fun with new friends.

At the farm where we were tailgating

The beautiful fall colors on the farm

Boss 1 and 3 and Boss 2

You definitely see why they are called the Smokies in the morning
The famous Grove Park Inn.
The 40 Million Dollar Spa at the Grove Park Inn

A New Nephew...well sort of

Tim and I got to go home for the Labor Day weekend. It was a nice long-weekend visit. We just love the opportunity to see our family. One of the highlights of our trip was to meet Les and Drew's new dog, Spencer. I took lots of pictures of him for Les. Just wanted to share!

I get to swim at Grandma and Grandpa's pool...I don't like it that much

I like to pose though!
Mommy and me.
Striking a pose... Looking distant and aloof
Me with Auntie LaurenDad! I see Dad! Get me out of the pool Dad!
Hi Son! I will save you from the pool!
What is this thing that you keep holding in front of my face?
Cheese!
I am ready for my headshot!Keely, why do you keep holding me like a baby...Oh, and nice cleeve...
A rare shot...me sitting. I am trying to get a treat though!


Help...I am not a baby. Snuggling with my Mommy
Zoom in!

New My Publisher Book!

I have had so much fun creating books through MyPublisher.com. So far, I have done wedding albums for Tim and me and then wedding albums for Les and Drew. I am a bit behind on a few things. Every year my dad asks that we write about our best memories from the year. With the wedding, the holidays, and relocating, I just sat down and wrote my Best Memories of 2007 in August...Hey, Better Late then Never :) In any case, below please find my 5th book in my mypublisher series. Enjoy! Just Click the link above the book cover.

Best Memories of 2007

High School Friend comes to visit

The great thing about Charlotte is that it is an airport hub and it is actually a desirable place to visit. We have been blessed with a variety of guests over the last year, which has made it a lot of fun! Tim's childhood friend, Chris Jacobs, swung by on his way back from a research trip in NYC. The guys mostly just visited with one another, however, we took a trip up the Blueridge Parkway for sight seeing, etc.

School Days!

As many of you know, we are SO excited as Tim has gone back to school for his Masters of Accounting at UNC--Charlotte. In addition to class and studying, he is even a "pledge" this semester....Ha! 28 and a pledge. In all seriousness, Tim has joined the professional accounting fraternity, Beta Alpha Psi. Tim loves it for many reasons, but mainly the following:

1.) He gets to dress up in his suits and stuff for their meetings, and

2.) It is a great way for him to schmooze and get to know the public accounting firms.

Tim has been so busy with them, that he has events with them 2-3 times a week! Hard Core!

Below please find a cute pic of Tim that was taken at Bowling with BDO! He is the cutest college co-ed!

Our Favorite Southern City...So Far!

The great thing about the South is that there are a ton of great cities within a few hours from Charlotte. One of our absolute favorites is Charleston, SC. We love the history of the city, its cleanliness, its quirkiness, and the fact that the beach is right there--In fact we liked Charleston so much that we visited it twice during the spring! The first time we went for Easter and the second time we took James, Jac, and Mom with us! Enjoy the pics!

A day of Beach Combing at Isle of Palms

James and Jac Enjoying the view from the Hotel!

Tim joined the fun too!
Me with my baby brother and sis!
James and Jac Clowning Around
View overlooking the pier
Jac showing off the horseshoe crab she found.

James giving his best myspace picture smile
James was lucky enough to find his very own sand dollar
Battery Park, Downtown Charleston
The famous pink house off of the Battery
World's Largest Suspension Bridge overlooking Charleston Harbor

The Marsh with Fort Sumter as its backdrop

Tim and Jac waiting to get on the tour that is the only way to see Charleston...
By Horsedrawn Carriage!!!
James and Jac after the tour with our "guide"