Forced Family Fun

Ok - I'm not a mean mom! I asked Allison if it was ok that I got a couple pumpkins at the grocery store. She said NO! She wanted to go to Gull Meadow Farms and get pumpkins and apples and donuts, just like we always do! So, off we go, with Allison's friend Madeline to the pumpkin patch! Once we got there, we saw a bit of attitude and someone wasn't wanting mom to take pictures! Anyway, after pumpkins, apples, the BEST donuts I've ever eaten and the corn maze everyone was HOT and had fun. We were a little dissappointed because they ran out of apple cider. That place was packed. It was the perfect warm fall day to get pumpkins. So, I did get a few photos, even though they are forced smiles! My front porch looks so cute. Of course I forgot to get a photo of that!

I took a day off....

of work to stay home and WORK! Yesterday I did 8 loads of laundry, dusted the whole downstairs, scrubbed the kitchen floor, stripped and washed the bedding, bought a new vacuum and swept the entire house with it - worked great! Scrubbed two of the three bathrooms and made the best pot roast, mashed potatoes and gravy ever! Wow. When I got into bed to read a magazine and watch Dancing with the Stars last night, I realized that I had only sat down three times all day... lunch, in the car (to buy the vacuum) and dinner. I was beat. I worked harder at home than I do all day at WMU! But, it felt so good to get caught up. And I was home alone - loud music and singing all day. Is it sad that I love a day like that?

Go Broncos!

I'm off to WMU's Homecoming Tailgate party for the Food Marketing Department.

I have 160 hot dogs, 80 hamburgers, catsup, mustard, relish, chips, cookies, plates, napkins, garbage bags in the back of the truck... whew! Should be fun!

Go Broncos!

13 years ago...

...my baby was born! I cannot believe Allison is now a teenager. Wow. Time really flies. Some days it truly seems like she was just starting preschool - not 8th grade! I think she had fun at school - she was the center of attention! She went to the Volleyball Game and then we went to dinner at Cheeseburger in Paradise with my side of the family. The funny thing was all these soldiers were there and she wanted her photo taken with them, so Kaitlin asked them and they all trooped over for a photo! It was so funny and very memorable for her....

Happy 13th Birthday, my dear sweet Allison. I love you!!

Cute Gift

I made this adorable little coffee cup for my sweet co-worker and friend Luann for her birthday this week. I filled it with some Stickles glitter glue and chalk inks. It made an adorable little gift. I have to thank Lorri at http://www.stampingaddict.blogspot.com/ for the pattern. What a wonderfully crafty person she is and so kind and quick to respond to my email! I can see these made in a masculine paper with no bow or flower (maybe some raffia) with a coffee gift card to give to the men I work with at Christmas time.

Today I visit the surgeon about my shoulder. I'm feeling anxious and nervous. I am not better, and I'm tired of being in pain and not being able to sleep. But, I'm also not sure about having "real" surgery this time. We'll see what he says... wish me luck!

This weekend is the big Scrap Pink event at the LSS where I work. It will be a full weekend and lots of fun. Check it out... http://www.masterpiece-memories.com/.

Not So Desparate Housewife

Julie made me this adorable apron and I've been wearing often. Last night Greg actually made dinner, but I didn't want to get spaghetti sauce on my new shirt, so I put the apron on and thought - aren't I cute?!!! So, I had Greg take my photo. Such a little housewife.... of course remember - GREG made the dinner - it was ready when I got home!!! What a life!

And, on a very sad note... a deer was hit on my road and I think it was "my" mama deer. I was very sad when I saw her on the side of the road. Poor Bambi is now all alone.

Newest things.....

Here's another new necklace!

It took me four nights to make it - but it's worth it!

This is the newest member to my extended Family....

Stella...

She's a Puggle and she belongs to my neice Lindsey.

I haven't met her yet, but I LOVE her!!

My last trip to South Haven for the Summer...

I have to remember the feeling of sand between my toes all winter long!

My beautiful mama deer...

She is a daily visitor to my yard lately.
She actually let me get this close to take her photo and

I was talking to her the whole time!