Farmer Deuce

So my parents decided to start their own garden this year in a section of land to the side of their house.  They are making an attempt to grow all things yummy like corn, cabbage, lettuce, beans, carrots, cucumbers and squash {plus some others I'm sure}.  It's been a learning process for them but it is developing quite nicely.  Since Deuce is staying with my mom quite a bit this summer while she's out of school, he has had a chance to spend a good amount of time in the garden. 

Nana bought him a pair of garden boots that he wasn't too fond of at first.  Once he saw everyone else putting them on though, problem was solved.  They are about 2 sizes too big for him but that was all they had so she got them anyway.  He was having a hard time walking at first but then he got the hang of it.  I love them.

He watches very carefully to see what Grandpa is doing.  He squats down and intensely stares back and forth between his face and his hands.  And Grandpa is too cute because he explains in great detail what he is doing as though Deuce understands every thing he is saying.

The squash has really taken off and they have it coming out of their ears.  It's a good thing that my family loves squash because I think I have gotten a bundle every time I have seen my mom {which is almost every day!}  I have given a bunch to Ed's parents and to the neighbors.  Here, Deuce was inspecting it and letting Grandpa know which ones were ready to be picked.  Then he let us know where we should move to next.

 squash & corn

There are some areas that still need to be addressed.  The first issue is the intense deer population that they have out there.  I think they were going to get some of that stuff you spray to keep the deer away and see how that works.  The other issue is the enormous about of weeds that have taken over some of the garden.  I know my mom has these great intentions of weed eating the garden but a busy toddler doesn't allow for much of that.  At least he tries to help though {for all of 5 seconds before he finds a clump of dirt he thinks is a ball and he wants you to play catch with it.....}.

 It makes me smile to drive up and see my parents in the garden with the little guy!

High School Memories

So this past Saturday was the 80s v 90s alumni basketball game at Chapel Hill High.  I just have to tell you, it was so much fun to see these guys play ball together again.  My girl Crystal updated her facebook status to say "This game is hilarious.  They have hit the floor more than the ball has."  That was so true within the first 10 minutes of the game.  There were some serious gasps and  "Oh's" happening from within the stands whenever one of the 80s players tumbled and rolled across the hardwood.  I mean these guys are now in their 40's and they were playing so hard.  They had something to prove.  They still got game.  Well...some of them.  My bro-in-law definitely does.  After all, his picture is in the Hall of Fame at CHHS. 

Ed: class of 1997

Major: class of 1987

Anyhow, it was so much fun to be back at CHHS and back in the gym where I spent many nights cheerleading while my future husband was playing basketball.  I loved having Deuce there and letting him walk all over the basketball court where his daddy & his uncle played ball growing up.  Of course, Grandma & Grandpa were there and were the only parents to have a kid on both teams.  They had a blast seeing people they hadn't seen in years, showing off their grandbaby and watching their boys play against each other for the first time.

There was a DJ spinning some great tracks from the 80s and 90s during the hour leading up to tip off.  The player turnout was great and they had a good time taking jabs at each other.  There was a 3 point contest and a complete concession stand with some yummy food out in the caf.  The attendance was great and all of the proceeds were given to the CHHS class of 2011.  I saw a lot of people that I hadn't seen in years including former teachers and coaches.  The 1985 class president was the event organizer and the current CH police chief is a 1985 graduate so he was there to speak as well.  The guys arrived in plenty of time to get in a good warm up which was imperative for my husband, considering this was the first official game he has played in since dislocating his shoulder in 2008 and then having knee surgery last November.  I loaded him up with some Aleve before the game.

The teams were introduced and the game was underway.  The majority of the crowd was of the 80s generation so there was a loud, resounding cheer whenever they scored. 

After a few minutes of watching from the stands, we decided to create a kiddie corner over by the bench's.  The kids are now of the age where they don't want to be held.  Aja came to watch with Deuce and they met up with Addison and Sophia.  Addison's uncle is Tony and Sophia's daddy is Ryan.

The game was very exciting.  After pretty much beating up on the 80s team during the first half, (I think they were up by like 15 at one point) the 90s let the old guys back in the game.  It seriously went down to the last second.  The crowd was loud and on their feet during the last few minutes as the score remained tight.  A shot by Pat Walton for the 90s was good and put them back up by 1 with a little less than 3 seconds on the clock.  It was all over after that.  Deuce slept through the entire 4th quarter.

I love those last 2 shots of Ed & his bro.  There have never been pictures of them on opposite teams before.  I only wish my camera actually took good pictures indoors!!  After the game was over, a large group of us went out to eat at Bailey's and had a great time catching up and reminiscing about high school days.

Grandma and some of her boys.  Back in the day, the Geer household was the spot to be.  Everyone stayed over at their house and Grandma always cooked for them.  Both Major's friends and Ed's.  The boys kept saying they wanted to go to Betty's to eat instead of going out.  I'm sure if it hadn't been 9:30pm, she would have gladly agreed.

Pat Walton '99, Ed Geer '97, Tony Riggsbee '98, Ryan Walden '97, Major Geer, Jr. '87

Hopefully they will make this an annual event!

Repeat Champs - Hoops City Pepsi Challenge

This weekend TJ's AAU tournament was held in Morrisville at NetSports and was hosted by the Hoops City Heat.  Last year TJ's team, the NC Gaters 8U (8 & under), won the tournament for their age division so they were determined to repeat.  This year there were 4 teams in their division (9U) and the Gaters went 4-0, winning the tournament and retaining the championship title. 

Ed's dad came to watch the games this weekend which was really special for both Ed & TJ.

Coach Ed & TJ

We are off to Charlotte this weekend for the Pool Play tournament.  The results of this weekend's tournament will determine the seeding for the State Championship, which is in 2 weeks in Greensboro.

Happy Birthday Grandpa!

I have been trying for over a week now to write this post but I just could not get it to work on the old blog.  I feel it's very important to mention so even though it's a little late I'm still going to write it.  On Sunday, November 7th we celebrated Ed's dad's 70th birthday!  Yes, 70!  We are so glad that we were able to spend the evening with him and are so grateful that Deuce gets to see his grandpa almost every day!



Grandpa in his Santa Hat that moves and sings!

 

Happy Birthday Grandpa!