Ear Piercing

 Emma has been begging to get her ears pierced so for her birthday, we did it.  The boys came to so they could watch.  They thought it might be funny.  They were also there for moral support.  She needed it.

Getting ready for the piercing.

Look at that scared face.

Grady held her hand during the process.

Here goes nothing

Myles gave her some knucks afterwards

Some selfies on the car ride home

And.....after about 2 months.....she took them out.  There goes $80 bucks.

Halloween~COVID style

 We really weren't sure what to do for Halloween this year.  We usually go to Church Street in Black Mountain but they decided not to have a celebration due to COVID which I totally understand.  We wouldn't have gone in that crowd anyway.  A friend of mine told me about a campground that has trick or treating and everyone decorates their campers.  We made a reservation at Steel Creek Campground and made the drive to Morganton.  

It was awesome!  Everyone really went full out on the decorations.  The kids got more candy than they have ever gotten.  We all had so much fun.  I think we might go back again next Halloween!

Of course, Emma made friends with our neighbor.

This guy was a piece of work.  

First round of candy

Emma the vampire queen.  She did her own makeup, of course.

Myles and Emmett.  Myles was a poker player and I'm not sure what Emmett was.

Creating their costumes.  In deep discussion.

The Thoroughbred Center Show

Emma had her first horse show.  We went down to Winston Salem for the big event.  She was a little nervous as she didn't know what to expect.  She did great!  It was a busy event and took a long time but she rode like a champ.  She even received a few blue ribbons.  Way to go Emma!

Waiting for the show to start

Em and Melissa, her instructor

She sure looks the part

Emma and Brass

Emma swore that she got the blue ribbons for "smiling"

First blue ribbon

Look at that winning smile

The boys came to cheer her on

After the show we rented scooters and checked out the city

It was a fun get away