The Richardsons

Guess who I got to meet yesterday?? Dionne Warwick. She was in our studios promoting a new children's book. Usually when someone of interest comes by I watch and sneak a peak but never go up and meet them. (lets be honest, I never have a clue who they are) But with Dionne Warwick it was different, I constantly say in conversation, "I didn't renew my subscription to Dionne Warwick's psychic friends network so I don't know." No, I did not ask Dionne Warwick about her stint as the host of psychic friends but I did ask her about her grandkids , six in all. She says five of them live in LA, she lives in New Jersey. I said, "oh so you don't get to see them that much." She said, "no I see them all the time, it's only a five hour flight or they come see me." Duh, she's not too worried about the cost of plane tickets these days. Anyway celebrities are always smaller in person and that was true with Dionne who showed up for our in...

Today was Martu and Mackie's baptism day. We were so glad to be with them as they joined the church. Then there was a reception at the church with Liberian food! Congratulations M&M! Annie and E-man's favorite part of church, the donuts!

Last year we went to a corn maze and got lost. This year we got smart and went to one with a map and guides walking around to help you if you got lost. Go figure we didn't get lost! We had a lot of fun, probably the best part was going in the corn pool. Annie and Daddy sleeping sweetly! Where's E-man? The other day, Daddy lost track of Emmanuel. He looked around and could hear him but not see him. Turns out he was 25 feet up in a tree!

Benjamin Eli Simpson or Eli as he will be called (Dallas, TX) was born first thing this morning weighing 9 pounds and 21 inches long. (Lets not waste any time getting this child on the blog) Everyone is well! Congratulations Auntie Amber (Scott's Sister), Uncle Ben, and Big Sister Maddie. We can't wait to put our grubby, germ infested hands all over your sweet new skin. Love, Abegail, Annie, and E-man Quotes From Abegail : A: Mommy are we going right home after church or are you going to stay and go around and talk to everyone? M: I promise I'll go right to the car and won't make eye contact with a soul!

Annie could not wait to go to preschool. She kept asking me if the leaves were changing because she knew she was going in the fall. She had no trouble finding her name to hang her backpack. Annie gets to go to school with one of her best friends Jane, what a lucky girl! Annie runs up and hugs us all when we pick her up. She says, "we sang songs and went outside to play!" She loves her teacher, Miss Gaye Lynn. Annie came right home to show us her backpack, look what I made! More Firsts for Annie, she had her first soccer game on Saturday. She did a great job running all over the field. But when she got near the ball, she ran away from it, all at the same pace. Annie got the smallest uniform there was, but it's just a tad big. Look how much E-man has grown, remember when they were the same height! Annie would rather sit on the side and cheer for her team, the puppies, the last quarter. All that running is tiring!

Abegail is officially back to school, the weather is turning colder, tomorrow a high of only in the 60's. Annie keeps asking me if it's fall, I keep saying...noooooo..not yet, well maybe pretty soon. Annie went to E-man's school with him today because Daddy was taking a class, so all the kids felt they were part of the action. Annie officially starts preschool next Monday. Bye, Dad, I'm off! Abegail gets home, she seemed to have a great day! E-man and Abegail willingly hug when she gets home! My nephews (Falls Church, VA) started school today too! Coach Daddy A couple weeks ago I asked Scott if he'd be interested in coaching E-man's soccer team on Sundays. He said, "sure." Although I did ask it kind of like, would you like mustard or mayonnaise ? But guess what? He's the coach! When I told him, he got very nervous. What if I screw up?? Um, Scott these are five year olds , they are not expecting you to win the World Cup against Great B...