Autumn...

A brisk coolness to the air,

Another leaf drifts from the tree tops,

Falling effortlessly to the ground.

The greens fade to vibrant orange and fire-like red.

Another chapter closes...but a new one begins...

Does this splendid dance of color warm you,

Does it awaken your senses....

What does autumn bring to you?

Jennifer Abrams

Quote For Today...
"The more difficulties one has to encounter, within and without, the more significant and the higher in inspiration his life will be.

Horace Bushnell"

Happy 6th Birthday Wade!!

You are one special boy...I love you soooo much!

Just a few more days until your party this weekend..I know how excited you are:)

Happy Birthday Alyssa!!!

My little girl is 11 years old!!!

I love you sooo very much sweetheart!!!

After Wade's football game...ANOTHER touch down buddy...Way to go!!

Quote For Today...
"Beauty of whatever kind, in its supreme development,
invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears.

Edgar Allen Poe"

Quote For Today...
"Ordinary riches can be stolen, real riches cannot.
In your soul are infinitely precious things that cannot be taken from you.

- Oscar Wilde, 1854-1900,
Irish Dramatist/Novelist/Poet"

Danae...placed 4th in the masters figure class of 6 and 6th in the figure medium class of 8! Wonderful placings for a first time competitor! Go for that top 5 in BOTH classes next time my dear!!

Danae and her husband...did I mention they have 3 year old twins and 2 older children!!

Taking pics in the lobby of the hotel to pass time while we waited for Danae's chicken to be grilled and my chicken stirfry to be

done.

We had a really fun day together between prejudging and finals..thanks for all the laughs Danae...:)

Danae looking absolutely stunning before going to finals!

Danae's Big Day!!

Today is the NPC Continental Championships in St. Charles, IL. Danae just finished prejudging...her very first competition went very well:) Great job lady, you know how proud I am of you...and know you have the "fuel" necessary to push you to a better you for November.

Danae is the mother of 4 children! Wow!! Her words were...if I can do this ANYONE can!!

I am sure she will motivate a lot of other mothers to find a way to find time for themselves...to pursue their dreams too!

Quote For Today...
"“You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, I have lived through this horror.
I can take the next thing that comes along.
You must do the thing you think you cannot do.”

Eleanor Roosevelt"