Getting ready.....

This is a big weekend in the Brinegar household. We have Jeff and AJ's favorite day of the year--Halloween, AJ's birthday and the first round playoff game for the Browns; all on Sunday! We are having a family get together tomorrow and I am working on AJ's cake tonight. I have never made a cake like this so I am a bit nervous that it won't come out right, but hey it is worth a try. I have been using my Kitchen Aid mixer--the best thing ever---that we, I mean, I got as a wedding gift. Jeff's words were something like, "That is way too much money for something you will never use," well he has eaten his words a few times! HA. I love this thing. So, wish me luck in my Martha Stewart endeavors and stay tuned for pictures of Halloween, the party, the cake, and the Brown's playoff run! Enjoy, Happy Halloween.

What we have been up to....

FALL FUN

Well since my last post a month ago we have had quit a busy month. We traveled to Lancaster, PA for our annual trip the last weekend of September. We stay at the Red Caboose Motel, get the kids' halloween costumes, and enjoy some family time. We had a football game that morning and then headed up for the festivities. Here are some of the pictures of the Skeleton Mummy aka AJ and the Hollywood Starlet aka Madison. Of course my Halloween loving husband has to get in on the fun, here is Jeff with the kids in his freaky pumpkin mask! The kids and I posing.

After all of this Halloween fun, we headed down to Elkins, WV on October 3rd for the Forest Festival with my wonderful mother and father-in-law! We had a blast suprising Mamaw with a framed photo of all her grandchildren. She loved it so much, she cried. Jeff in another of his masks (this one is quite funny ;)






Last weekend was another football game and victory for the EPYFL Browns who have clinched the EPYFL Championship for the second year in a row. They are on the road to be the tri-county champions with games until the beginning of November. Here are some photos of our cheerleader and tight end.

After the game Carrie and Dave came over for the West Virginia game. Then, we decided to head on over to the pumpkin patch for Fall fright night hayride and corn maze. It was a little scarier than we had planned, but very fun. The boys enjoyed the adult corn maze and the House of Panic.
Boy have we been busy.....................

Martinsburg HS football game

This past Friday, Martinsburg High School recognized the EPYFL(Eastern Panhandle Youth Football League) during the half time of the game. It was pretty neat to see that many young athletes out on the field. Everyone was extremely excited even though it was pouring down the rain.

Wedding Quilt

Here is the fabulous quilt Carrie made from the piece that everyone signed at our wedding reception. It looks wonderful and I cannot wait to hang it in our foyer. THANK YOU CARRIE!

Game 3

The Browns season came to a bump in the road as they lost to the Jefferson County Razorbacks yesterday. Although it was a loss, it was a hard fought challenging game. The final score was 13-7. The Razorbacks are a well known team and normally blow their opponents out of the water. SO, for us to hold them at 13 and score was a victory. This game is also out of our EPYFL league so the loss does not stain our record, so in my mind keep it up BROWNS! Our next game is September 15 at Poorhouse Field in Martinsburg. Here are some pics and of course a video of the Maddog cheering.

AJ's warming up routine is to listen to his MP3 player. Cute! He is #60 in the huddle.

Madison is the cheerleader in the front of the pyramid. She loves it! Glitter, glitz, skirts, and people watching you---what more could a girly-girl want?

The Browns season has begun

We had our first football game on Saturday morning. Everyone is involved. Jeff coaches, AJ plays tight end, and Madison is cheering. It is really great to see them so involved and really loving it. Jeff truly enjoys coaching the defense, AJ loves to tackle, and Madison well when make-up skirts, bows, and having people watch you are involved--she is in heaven. She is really quite cute. The Browns won 7-0 for their first victory. Here are a few pics and a video. Stay tuned for more scores, games every weekend and some Tuesday evenings. We are a busy crew!

Thank you for being a friend..

Just a little funny note:

My new favorite show on WE. That is right, The Golden Girls. HILARIOUS. What happened to the warm hearted shows like this and The Cosby Show? Why does everything have to be about controversial topics, sex, drugs, and alcohol? Anyway, thought this would remind a few people out there to get back the oldies, but goodies!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTmgL0XQehI