Long Overdue...

Summer is long gone and the holidays are right around the corner...so I figured it might be a good time to update the blog. We have been very busy since the last update, with too many things to remember, but I will hit-upon some of the main events. I am obviously back in full swing at school and Mark continues to work at both of his jobs. Our fall has consisted of many events...some more fun than others. First of all, my family took our annual Apple Picking trip to Graves Mountain Lodge in the mountains of VA back in early October. This year's weather and apple harvest were awesome! Many an apple pie was made when we returned home. Later in the month, my (Kristin's) other grandfather passed-away somewhat expectedly, about 2 months after his wife (my grandmother--dad's side) passed away. God was truly gracious in his timing and the way everything happened. They will both be dearly missed. On a happier note, Mark and I are very much excited about the upcoming holiday season. We will be joining my family for Thanksgiving in southeastern Virginia followed by a Birthday Weekend Get-Away to the Asheville the first weekend of December. I've been dying to see the Biltmore all decorated for Christmas since we moved here 3 years ago and I will finally get my chance. Mark has arranged for us to stay in a cute B&B and even go on a candlelight tour of the mansion! If you can't tell...I'm totally psyched! I will most definitely take lots of pics and try to post some on here soon after we return. Promise to post again soon!

Here are just a few pics from Apple Picking 2k8:

















I had to add some pics of the food from this year's state fair...here's Mark eating a piece of fried pecan pie and me with my frozen chocolate-dipped banana w/ sprinkles...both were so yummy!