Ordinary Life

Fisher chose doughnut holes for breakfast on his birthday. Don't worry- he shared his breakfast with the whole crew :)  First Round of Wish Blowing His chosen cake flavor was Carrot and his hoped for theme was Avengers  (I always reserve the right to surprise/override themes in the event they prove to be too challenging ;)  If it doesn't have icing carrots, it isn't a carrot cake- these were tucked around the back :) ((Fisher was startled to learn this year that ACTUAL carrots go in a carrot cake...)) Some bakeries/grocery stores will sell you just the topper kit from the cake book... life saver (I couldn't draw ONE Avenger to save my life, much less all of them...much less, in icing) This one could also have been purchased on Amazon, but it was cheaper and quicker to buy it from the bakery...plus no shipping & handling issues. The nifty topper even lights up... Let the second round of Wish Blowing begin... only two candles this time :)  When asked, Fisher said h...

 It was a busy weekend in the Brewer Camp~ 2 birthdays (1 carrot cake, 1 jello) , 2 baseball games(1 out of town). Multiple sport practices,  one incident of UpWards Cheer...birthday present shopping and early voting across town.  While I am still uploading and sorting photos for the birthdays, I thought I'd begin chronologically with the Halloween that wasn't --- since there are only two pictures for that occasion. We opted out of Trick Or Treating... because of the aforementioned busy-ness; because the Big Kids are big now; and....because we're not pagans. Relax- I'm only teasing. :) We also opted out of our church carnival (a.k.a. the "Christian Tee Shirt" version of Trick or Treat). (See above reasons.) But, we did have a spot of pumpkin pie: (15= First Date 15 years ago, Halloween Night 1997) We decided to spend our evening inside, hanging out as a family. I started the birthday cakes, we watched a movie together and just relaxed. But then...there came a...

 Riley Wren Rye is "Terrific Two" Today!  Happy Birthday Baby Bird, We Love You!

Fisher~Age 2 Celebrating Fisher's first decade. Two Whole Hands ! WE LOVE YOU BUDDY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

 Casting a glance up as we walked across to the rally- that's Mrs. Tingle's  large lettering :)   Safety First!  Learning about the process first hand... Taking pictures in the sun=abstract cropping All Heads Are In The Shot... but not all eyes...  Paul Ryan came to Fernandina Beach today.  The Opening Act (thumb pickin' music) The BrewCrew @ Main Beach  Romney/Ryan Rally~Main Beach Park~Fernandina Beach Little Patriot Flag Waving Is Fun Ryan Arrives...    ...Flags Start Waving  Paul Ryan  ::SPEECH:: ::GO VOTE::

Word spreads quickly in a small town. The rumor that Paul Ryan was coming to town was no exception... you could literally watch the word spread from person to person yesterday, as we watched the stage and enormous flag fill in Main Beach Park.   Secret Service was spotted and security kept a vigil over the set up all night.  We registered last night and printed tickets this morning...  A neighbor brought shared banners with those of us who wanted one. (another neighbor is voting Obama -this may be uncomfortable for her...)  We are walking over now... To Be Continued.... 

Gonna Frame 'Em RYE's FEET ~ Before & After

As Logan practiced for her first audition , Rye convinced her to take a small dance break on the moon:

Rye joined the big girls in a little cheer practice at one of the Brewer Brothers' recent games: