Tea Time ~ 4/5/13

Won't you come meet Alissa , me and the girls for a coffee date,

or in my case, hot chocolate with whipped cream or maybe a chai tea?

Hello, friends!  I hope you're having a good week.  How about some Tea Time chatting about things that made me smile this week :)

~Both twins are finally home.  Right after being born both, Chase and Connor, had trouble regulating their breathing.  Chase, who was a bit bigger at birth, regulated and was able to come home after a few days.   Connor kept having episodes where his oxygen levels would drop.  But...thank the Lord, Connor came home on Wednesday!  The brothers are together again!  I can't wait to get down to see them and kiss them all up!

Chase and Connor

~Yesterday, Kaylee had her very first Junior High Softball game.  It was a double header.  They lost both games but the second game was only by 1 run.  Bummer.  But for such a young team, they played really well and worked together as a team.  It was so fun to watch but it was FREEZING!  I came home and put my fuzzy winter jammies on.  lol

~The Pittsburgh Pirates had their opening game against the Chicago Cubs.  They played a 3 game set.  The Pirates won 1 game and lost 2 games.  Who would have thought that I'd get into watching baseball on TV?  Now, I'm hooked!  They play the Dodgers tonight at 10pm.  I'm now sure if I can stay up that late.

~Finally, the sun is shining!  Last Saturday was so nice and fairly warm out.  We had an egg hunt and worked on getting the deck furniture out and ready to enjoy.  Then...cold and snow flurries!  Argghhh....  Today is supposed to get into the 50's and then gradually increase to the 60's.  I can't wait to be able to get out on the deck to read or crochet or to just watch the kids play!

~One last thing that makes me happy this week is:  IT IS FRIDAY!!!!  I'm so ready for this week to be over.  I'm actually ready for the school year to be over and for summer to roll on in to town.  Can I hear an "Amen"?


What has made you smile this week?

Tea Time ~ The Twins ~ 3/22/13

Won't you come meet Alissa , me and the girls for a coffee date,

or in my case, hot chocolate with whipped cream or maybe a chai tea?

Hello, friends!  I hope you're having a good week.  How about some Tea Time chatting about things that made me smile this week :)

One huge thing happened in our family this week and I'm bursting to tell you about "them"!

Introducing my newest "nephews" born March 19th:

On the left:  Chance Charles G. = 6lb 14 oz

On the right:  Connor Charles G. = 6lb 7oz

Aren't they just too sweet?!?!?

What has made you smile this week?

Tea Time ~ 3/15/13

Won't you come meet Alissa , me and the girls for a coffee date,

or in my case, hot chocolate with whipped cream or maybe a chai tea?

Hello, friends!  I hope you're having a good week.  How about some Tea Time chatting about things that made me smile this week :)

~Laken had her dental procedure done yesterday.  Her mouth is now "bedazzzled" and she had 4 teeth to put under her pillow last night.  The Tooth Fairy took quite a hit!  Everything went well.  I am so glad to have that behind us.  It has been a long 5 months waiting for her appointment.

~My twin nephews should be making an appearance at any time!  Michele went to the hospital the other day because she wasn't feeling movement but both boys are fine.  I'll be glad when then get here safe and sound!

~I had a TON of dishes piled up in the kitchen this morning.  But now they are all DONE!  Whoo hoo!  I can see the kitchen again :)

~It is supposed to get up to 48F today.  I think I'll take a nice long walk in the beautiful weather!

~Only 9 days until I turn the big 3-5!  I guess that is something to be happy about.  lol  I've made it through another year and it is getting closer and closer to Spring!

~We got "The Guardians" from Redbox to watch tonight for Family Movie Night.  Anyone seen it yet?

What has made you smile this week?

Tea Time ~ 3/8/13

Won't you come meet Alissa , me and the girls for a coffee date,

or in my case, hot chocolate with whipped cream or maybe a chai tea?

Hello, friends!  I hope you're having a good week.  How about some Tea Time chatting about things that made me smile this week :)

Tea Time ~ Happy March! ~ 3/1/13

Won't you come meet Alissa , me and the girls for a coffee date,

or in my case, hot chocolate with whipped cream or maybe a chai tea?

Hello, friends!  I hope you're having a good week.  How about some Tea Time chatting about things that made me smile this week :)

Tea Time ~ 2/22/13

Won't you come meet Alissa , me and the girls for a coffee date,

or in my case, hot chocolate with whipped cream or maybe a chai tea?

Hello, friends!  I hope you're having a good week.  How about some Tea Time chatting about things that made me smile this week :)

Tea Time ~ 2/15/13

Won't you come meet Alissa , me and the girls for a coffee date,

or in my case, hot chocolate with whipped cream or maybe a chai tea?

Hello, friends!  I hope you're having a good week and had a wonderful Valentine's Day.  How about some Tea Time chatting about things that made me smile this week :)

Tea Time ~ 2/8/13

Won't you come meet Alissa , me and the girls for a coffee date,

or in my case, hot chocolate with whipped cream or maybe a chai tea?

Hello, friends!  I hope you're having a good week.  How about some Tea Time chatting about things that made me smile this week :)

Tea Time (aka Coffee Date) ~ 1/18/13

Won't you come meet Alissa , me and the girls for a coffee date,

or in my case, hot chocolate with whipped cream or maybe a chai tea?

Hello, everyone!  I hope you're having a good week.

~I honestly don't know if I'd have been able to meet up today if it wasn't virtual.  That sick kid that I had home last Friday passed along her flu germs and I have been sick, sick, sick!  Today, I'm drinking hot tea with honey.  I think I'm over the worst of it but still feel soooo draiiiinnnneeeddd...............  I feel like I have limp noodles for limbs.  it hasn't been the best of weeks :(

~My BCF (Best Cousin Forever), Steph, turned 25 on Wednesday!  She says she feels old now.  Ha!  She's still a young whipper snapper.  Although being a mom to a 9 month old does take it out of a girl.  She is such a great mom and is doing a great job with Dex!

~I can't believe I'm going to be 35 years old in 2 months!  The good thing about having a husband who is 10 years older than me is that I always feel young.  Yes, I'm going to 35, but he's going to be 45!  Now, THAT is old!  Just kidding!

~I recently found out that one of my best friends from school who I've been blessed to still be in touch with (we go to the same Church) is expecting a surprise blessing in July!  This is baby #4 for her and came as somewhat of a shock to her and her hubby.  Her youngest started Kindergarten this year and I think they were getting settled in and now will have to start all over.  I'm very excited for her but at the same time I can't help but think "better her than me!"

~Next Saturday is what I'm calling the "Big Reveal"!  My cousin, Eric, and his wife, Michele, are finally going to tell us what sex(es) the twins are!  I can't wait to find out!  It has been killing me to not know!  I can't wait to start crocheting for my newest honorary nieces, nephews, or one of each.  The suspense is almost too much to bear!

~I find that since I've had my hysterectomy and know that I no longer have to worry about going through pregnancy again, that I'm more excited than EVER about new babies.  Before I would think about all the struggles I went through while pregnant and PPD.  Now I just look forward to BABIES!  Holding them, kissing them, snuggling them and giving them back when they get too fussy.  I am loving be an Auntie!

~I'm planning on a quiet, healing weekend.  Some reading, crocheting and maybe a movie or two with the family.  BTW, we watched "Ice Age, Continental Drift" last Friday for Family Movie Night and it was hilarious.  We all loved it!

So, how was your week?  Any big plans for the weekend?

Coffee Date ~ 1/11/13

Won't you come meet Alissa (above), me and the girls for a coffee date,

or in my case, hot chocolate with whipped cream or maybe a chai tea?

Hello, everyone!  I hope you're having a good week.

~It is probably a good thing that this Coffee Date is virtual.  I have a sick kid at home today :(  I wouldn't want to spread the germs and I guess I probably shouldn't leave her here alone to suffer by herself.  Just kidding.  I would never do that!

~I just cannot get motivated today!  It is rainy and dreary and I may or may not have stayed up too late last night reading.  I'm reading "The Tutor's Daughter" by Julie Klassen.  I posted a Dream Cast of who I would pick to play the parts of the characters.  You can see that HERE.  I showed great self-control by stopping at pg. 270 not staying up until the wee hours of the morning to finish the book.  It is so good!  I've loved all Julie Klassen's books.  Have you ever read one of her books?  Do you have an author that you absolutely love?

~I shared yesterday about my struggles with depression and anxiety.  I was so moved by one of the commenters.  She has just recently been diagnosed with depression and is just starting to learn how to cope. I really feel like God lead me to write about this topic yesterday.  I'm doing well and would otherwise not have mentioned it but I just felt the need to share about this issue with my new readers.  It is a hard topic to write about but it is a part of my life so I feel that it should be a part of my blog also.

~Speaking of new readers:  I hit 1000 followers this week and actually went over and above and now have 1027 blog followers.  WHAT!?!  I can't believe it!

~Does anyone else still have their Christmas tree up?  We do but only because we have been so busy and haven't taken the time to take it down.  It is looking very sad and droopy.  Pretty soon the ornaments are going to slide off as well as all the pine needles.  This is a must-do for the weekend.

~Here's some eye candy of my nephew, Dexi Doo, having a little snack of mashed potatoes in his walker.  (Look at the big boy feeding himself.)  He had his 9 month check-up this past week and is in the 100th percentile for his height and weight.  The pediatrician thinks he's going to be a football player :)  And he is walking like a pro already!  At 9 months!  My girls didn't start walking until around 13 months.  Gush, gush, gush.  I love him so much!

~I'm off to either wash the dishes or snuggle on my bed and finish my book.  I'm not telling which one...

So, how was your week?  Any big plans for the weekend?

Coffee Date ~ Vlogging Equipment? ~ 1/4/13

Won't you come meet Alissa (above), me and the girls for a coffee date,

or in my case, hot chocolate with whipped cream or maybe a chai tea?

Hello, everyone!  I hope you're having a good week.

~Today I'm having hot chocolate with marshmallows :)  I just got in from walking and now I need to warm up.  Here is my "Hot Chocolate Mug", because when it comes to hot chocolate the mug can never be too big!

~I am feeling SO much better than last week.  I finally broke down and called the dr. to get an antibiotic.  I am so thankful to no longer feel like someone is jamming a pointy stick in my sinuses.  Not fun!

~I hope that everyone had a wonderful New Year's Eve and Day.  Did you get a kiss at midnight?  Did you grab your kids and give them a big hug?  I've always heard that whatever you are doing at  midnight on New Year's is what your year will be filled with.  I pray your year is fill with goodness and love.

~I "kinda" wish I could vlog along with some of you.  That would be a major step out of my comfort zone!  I hate being in pictures or videos.  I just don't like seeing myself, but I have purposed to overcome that insecurity.  I'm "planning" on joining in on WIWW at the Pleated Poppy.  If I don't chicken out by next Wednesday.  As part of my journey to health and fitness, I've decided that I need to except myself as I am at any point in my life and stop putting everything off until "someday".  And I need to get out of these sweats and comfy clothes and actually do more than just pull my hair back!

~So if I were to start vlogging, what equipment would I need?  I have no idea where to even start.  Any advice is much appreciated :)

~Some notables from the week:  I walked my first 5K of the year; I finished my first book of the year; I lost 2 lbs this week; I am on track with my Bible reading plan; Laken has been sleeping in her bed and we're getting back into our normal school/work schedule after the holidays.

So, how was your week?

Coffee Date ~ Christmas Week ~ 12/29/12

Won't you come meet Alissa (above), me and the girls for a coffee date,

or in my case, hot chocolate with whipped cream or maybe a chai tea?

Hello, everyone!  I hope you're having a good week.

~I'm having very hot tea today.  My sinuses have been so congested and it is making me miserable.  Yesterday was once of my worst days for sinus pain, so I had to reschedule our Coffee Date for today.  Hope you don't mind!

~The snow is falling again here in the North East.  Right now the snowflakes are big and fluffy.  A bit earlier it was pelting it down pretty good though.  Thankfully we stocked up on bread and milk before the store ran out.  hehe

~We had a GREAT Christmas!  Friday marked the end of school for the kids and work for Doug.  We had already shut down the shop to get all the order finished, so we were free and clear for fun!  We got up bright and early Saturday morning to travel to my cousin's house in VA.  His wife, Michele, is expecting twins in March and wasn't allowed to travel to PA.  So we all went down there!  I was worried it would be too much on her but she was SO excited for us all to come.  We had a fabulous day spending quality time with family.  We cooked, we laughed, we caught up, we played with baby Dex.

Dex on his "Batmobile" from Uncle Eric and Aunt Michele.

We ate and then we went to Bull Run State Park and drove through an AMAZING light show.  The girls love it!  I did too :)

It was an emotional good-bye.  Hopefully we'll be able to make it back down for the big event.  I can't wait!  Twins!  They still won't tell us the sexes though....  We have to have until January 26th for the big reveal.  I think they are both boys.  But I could be wrong.

~Sunday we had our Christmas program in Church.  The kids did an excellent job with their skit.  The Praise Team had practiced some special songs and we sang them instead of the normal praise songs.  Chad had a great sermon.  If you want to see the outline, you can find it on the new blog I'm creating for our Church.  It was called "Do You Have Room for Jesus?"  The outline doesn't do it justice though.  Chad is such a great speaker and spends so much time studying for his messages.  I can't wait until we can link up either audio or video of his sermons.  In the evening we went caroling and had a ball even though our nose and toes were froze!

~Monday we spent the day together at home getting the house ready for Christmas Eve.  It was odd this Christmas.  Things have changed but that isn't necessarily a bad thing.  As I said, Eric and Michele couldn't travel; Mike, Steph and Dex went to Philadelphia to visit Mike's family, and then Aunt Donna and Uncle Charlie couldn't make it down because Uncle Charlie was sick in bed.  It ended up being my immediate family which was kinda nice.  My Mom and Dad and my brother Dan came and we ate and watched a Christmas movie.  It was low-key but relaxing.

~Christmas Day was the best.  My Mom and Dad always stay over night on Christmas Eve so that they are here for present opening in the morning.  We always start with reading the account of Jesus' birth in Luke before any presents are opened.  I love how patient our kids are.  Everyone was very pleased with the gifts they received.  We had a nice, quiet, relaxing afternoon and headed to Mom and Dad's for Christmas Dinner.  Thankfully, Uncle Charlie was feeling better so he and Aunt Donna made it down for some quality time together.

~The rest of the week has been fairly quiet.  The kids are spending their time playing new Wii games and watching new movies.  When I haven't been fighting sinus headaches, I've been working on getting my calendar situated for next year and doing some housework.

~We opened the etsy shop back up.  That was exciting.  I didn't realize how much I would miss it until we had a break!

~I've also spent a bit of time online.  Let's call this my "Challenge Sign-up Week".  I've joined a few reading challenges.  I've also joined a fitness challenge to walk/run "365 miles in 365 Days".  That is only 1 mile a day.  I can do at least that.  Right?

~I hope you've all had a great Christmas and have taken some time to recuperate and get ready for 2013.  I have lots of exciting things going on this coming year and am really looking forward to it.  Did I mention TWINS!?!  I love being and Auntie :)

So, how was your week?

Coffee Date ~ 12/21/12

Won't you come meet Alissa (above), me and the girls for a coffee date,

or in my case, hot chocolate with whipped cream or maybe a chai tea?

Hello, everyone!  I hope you're having a good week.  Here some highlights from mine:

~I'm having Hot Chocolate today.  I am cold and can't seem to warm up.

~Today is the last day of school for the girls and the last day of work for the hubby.  All 3 will be home with me until January 2.  The girls have a 2 hour early dismissal today.  I keep looking at the clock afraid that I'll forget to go get them!

~Wednesday was super busy.  Laken had her very first school Christmas program in the afternoon.  It was adorable.  Her class performed "Twas the Night Before Christmas" and she was the mother.  She wore her Scotty Dog jammies.  Then in the evening was Kaylee's Chorus and Band Concert.  The Chorus did such a good job.  There aren't any boys in it this year, so all the beautiful girl voices blending together was so sweet.

~I made 8 dozen chocolate chip cookies yesterday for a cookie exchange at Church.  This afternoon we're going to be making the gingerbread men.  My Mom just brought me some Nuthorns that are so addictive.  I could sit here and eat the whole bag!  Maybe I will and then I won't have to share with the rest of the family.  hehe

~We were supposed to travel my cousin Eric's in Virginia tomorrow but I don't know if it is going to happen.  Here on the east coast we are supposed to be getting blizzard condition weather which might make it impossible to travel.  Not to mention, the van was acting weird this morning.  Vehicles drive me crazy!

~We're not opening the Etsy shop back up until after Christmas so I've been making a list of things I want to do during the "down time".  Is there such a thing?  I want to re-evaluate my daily/weekly schedule and start my new blogging notebook.  I also want to finally get the curtains for under my sewing room cabinets made.  I've had the fabric since Summer but just haven't had the time to make them.

~I wish I had the equipment to make a vlog but at the same time, I would probably hate seeing myself.  I don't even like to see pictures of myself let alone see what weird faces I would probably make!  lol

~Is anyone else like me and excited about getting a new calendar?  I already bought mine.  I got a beaches calendar for in my computer room and a Psalms calendar for in the kitchen.  Did you get yours yet?  What kind did you pick?

So, how was your week?

Coffee Date ~ 12/14/12

Won't you come meet Alissa (above), me and the girls for a coffee date,

or in my case, hot chocolate with whipped cream or maybe a chai tea?

Hello, everyone!  I hope you're having a good week.  Here some highlights from mine:

~We got our Christmas tree last Sunday!  It is all set up in the base and ready to be decorate tomorrow!  It has been so hard for the girls to be patient this week.  Doug has been on 2nd shift and I wanted to wait until we could all be together to decorate it.  It is a tradition that I didn't want to break.

~Kaylee had her first Jr. High Basketball scrimmage yesterday.  Our girls won!  It was shaky in the beginning but after they got warmed up they started hitting the plays.

~Kaylee had another first this week and I need your advice on how to handle it.  She overhead someone talking about her in the locker room.  sigh....  She was so upset and cried the whole way home from practice.  Granted, we only live across town but seeing my baby upset because her feeling were hurt killed me!  I'm so proud about how she's handled it.  She decided to just let it go and she's been so mature.  My baby is such a sweet girl.

~Doug gave me my Christmas present early!  He got me a Family Ring with all our birthstones and our names engraved by each one.  Love it!

~I have one more order to ship out today and then I'm on VACATION!!!!!  I do have a few small gifts I still want to make but other than that it will be all about getting our home ready for Christmas, baking, Christmas programs and just relaxing!  Whoohoo!

~Speaking of baking, Laken has been begging to make gingerbread men/women this year.  I got a kit that has all the cutters and decorations already in it.  I can't wait to make them with the girls!  "Not my gumdrop buttons!"  I can't resist!





~OK, so for our Coffee Date we're supposed to list 3 things we wish we had known sooner or could tell our younger self.  I'm sure there are many, many more that I could list but here are 3:

1.  Get help for PPD/PPA much sooner and don't worry about what others say about it.

2.  Stay fit!  Don't let yourself get into the "shape" you are now and have to dig your way out.

3.  Never, ever, ever doubt God's love and faithfulness.

So, how was your week?

Coffee Date ~ 12/7/12

Won't you come meet Alissa (above), me and the girls for a coffee date,

or in my case, hot chocolate with whipped cream or maybe a chai tea?

Hello, everyone!  I hope you're having a good week.  Here some highlights from my week:

~It is December!  Are you excited?  I am because I could get my Christmas music out to listen to.  Also, I can force ask my hubby to watch Christmas movies with me.  I watched a really cute Hallmark movie last night called "A Bride for Christmas".

~Last Saturday evening after all the housework was (kinda) done, the girls and I sat done and wrote our Christmas cards.  I signed the inside of all the cards but let the girls write the names on the front and draw pictures to decorate the envelopes.  Well, not on the ones I was mailing but the ones we would be handing out to family and Church family.  It was a really fun project to do together.

~I committed to "13 in 2013".  That means I will be trying my absolute best to complete 13 5ks in 2013!  I've already signed up for a few virtual 5ks and have some actual 5ks in mind.  I have a tab at the top of my blog where you can see more info.  What have I gotten myself into?  yikes!

~I kept Laken home from school yesterday.  She had been running a slight fever for a few days and I wanted her to have a whole day to just rest.  Her fever was gone this morning but she tried her best to talk me into letting her stay home again today.  It was not a pleasant morning, to say the least.

~This has been Kaylee's 3rd full week of Basketball practice and she is still enjoying it.  Her first game isn't until December 18th.

~It is almost vacation!  We'll be putting the shop into "Vacation Mode" on December 12th so that we can get finished up on orders and have some time to just relax and enjoy Christmas.  Things have been really hectic lately so I'm looking forward to some down time to bake cookies and work on some fun projects for gifts.

~I used Wal-Mart's online photo shop yesterday to print some pictures for a birthday present.  It was easy and fairly cheap.  I'll have to see what the prints look like when they come to really judge it fairly though.

~Tonight is Family Movie night.  We'll order a pizza and find a movie to watch together.  Any suggestions?

So, how was your week?

Coffee Date ~ HS Memories ~ 11/30/12

Won't you come meet Alissa (above), me and the girls for a coffee date,

or in my case, hot chocolate with whipped cream or maybe a chai tea?

~Well I missed our Coffee Date AGAIN last Friday!  The hubby and I spent the whole day out and about together.  We dropped the girls of with my parents it the morning and then hit the stores.  We had a very successful shopping trip and basically got everything on our Christmas shopping list.  We took a break in the afternoon to get something to eat and rest for a bit while we watched "Red Dawn".  At the theater!  Do you know how long it had been since we'd been to the theater just the two of us?   Because I don't remember.  It had been that long.  After the movie we finished up a little bit of shopping we had left then headed home and crashed.  It was a very fun day spent together connecting.

~I finished up my 30 Days of Gratitude 2012 today.  I made it the whole way through and was so very blessed by it.  Tomorrow I will start participating in "I Remember Christmas!"  It looks like a fun way to focus on Christmas every day of the month and not get so caught up in the busyness.  Come join me!

~My days have been ALL mixed up this week!  I thought Monday was Saturday.  I thought Tuesday was Monday and wore tennis shoes on my Kindergartner because I thought she had Gym.  I think I'm finally getting my brain back on schedule.

~I wanted to tell you that our Etsy shop was featured on www.disneybaby.com again!  So exciting!  They featured our Santa Baby Outfits.  You can see them up on my sidebar widget.

~OK.  Now for my High School memory.  Can you tell I've been putting it off?  Well, not really.  I loved school.  I loved starting a new school year.  I loved (and still do) new tablets and pencils.  I loved getting my new textbooks and new class schedules. 

Our school was very small and my graduating class only had 27 students.  We were all very close and my friends and I had all our classes together.  I loved study hall because my BFF and I were in the National Honor Society which meant that we could get a pass out of study hall and basically go anywhere in the school to hang out. 

I loved playing volleyball and loved going to other games and cheering on our team.  GO HORNETS!  I have so many great memories and really missed the feeling of family after graduation. 

Now my oldest daughter is in Jr. High.  It makes me feel a bit old but it is also so amazing to see her doing the same things I did.  In the very same school.  I love living in a small town :)

So, how was your week?

Coffee Date ~ 11/16/12

Won't you come meet Alissa (above), me and the girls for a coffee date,

or in my case, hot chocolate with whipped cream or maybe a chai tea?

-I missed our Coffee Date last Friday.  Things have been really hectic the past two weeks or so, but I'm hoping for a nice relaxing weekend.  I'm going to start it off by sleeping in!


-We just got home a little bit ago from helping to put together Thanksgiving baskets that will be given to some of the needy in our community.  It is something that our Church does every year and it is always rewarding.  It is also fun to get together with friends and work on something worthwhile, talking and laughing the whole time :)


-I've been doing pretty well with getting to the gym.  It is a 20-25 minute drive one-way, so my goal is to go on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and do a longer workout on those three days.  I'm liking this schedule so much better than trying to go every day for shorter workouts.  I've also found a great time to go is right around 10:30 am.  There's hardly anyone there.  The early morning crowd has gone and the lunch-time crowd isn't there yet.  I'm already feeling stronger and healthier.


-My Mom and I sat down a few days ago and synchronized our December agendas.  It is something we do every year.  We make sure that we both have all the dinners and programs on our calendars and decide when to go on our Christmas Tree Expedition.  We try to plan a Girls' Shopping Trip and also a day to get together to bake cookies.


-I made my Christmas shopping list, too.  We're still not sure what to get the girls.  I'm making a lot of gifts this year.  Hopefully.  I already have a good number done but I still need to find time to finish up some other gift projects.


-Kaylee's first "official" Jr. High Basketball practice was today after school.  She has been going to the Open Gym practices all summer and fall and is really loving it.  They will be doing a lot of conditioning exercises the first week.  She is going to be one tired girl!  I confess that I'm excited for the season to start.  I really enjoy watching the girls play.


-I hope to get a few new items added to the Etsy shop this weekend.  The samples have been made and I've even taken the pictures, but I just haven't found the time to sit down and list them.  I have some "Hunting Buddy" sets and "Snowflake" sets to add.  BTW, the deadline to order for Christmas is December 12th!  Come check it out :)


-I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving!  Spend lots of time with your loved ones and make sure to eat some pumpkin pie.  I can't wait!  I love Thanksgiving :)

So, how was your week?

What's New With You ~ 10/26/12

Won't you come meet Alissa (above), me and the girls for a coffee date,

or in my case, hot chocolate with whipped cream or maybe a chai tea?

Here's what's new with me this week:

...There is a lot going on between today and tomorrow!  This afternoon my Kindergarten Girl will be having her Harvest Party at school which includes a Costume Parade around the school grounds.  She picked a cute, cute kitty costume.  I can't wait to go see all the kiddos dressed up.  I'll post pictures next week.

...This evening 7th Grade Girl will be going to her first "big kid" dance.  Sigh....  How did I she get so old?  The dance is being hosted by the Cheerleaders and is a Costume Dance.  Surprisingly, Kayle also picked out a cat costume.  I was shocked that she wanted to be anything even remotely near the same as her little sister!  She wants me to fix her hair before the dance.  I might cry :(  My girl is growing up...  Again, pictures next week :)

...Tomorrow afternoon is our town's Trick-or-Treat from 2-4 pm.  Instead of candy, this year I bought a bunch of Hugs to sit out.  That's right, I said "sit" out.  We take our kids out and about, so I usually just put a bowl of candy on a chair at the end of the driveway and trust that 1 kid won't take it ALL.  lol

...Do you remember me telling you that my cousing and his wife are having twins?  Well, here is how Michele announced it to the Facebook world:

Isn't that just too sweet!?!  BTW, the first picture shows the big-brother-to-be, Carl.  lol

...Uggh...  I have to tell you about this.  I had my post-op clearance appt with the Gyno on Monday.  I went, sat in the waiting room for at least 30 minutes, was called back, got undressed and was in "the position"  (you ladies know what I mean).  Then the nurse came in and said that the Dr. was called to the hospital and I would have to reschedule.  Next week!  I was beyond aggravated!  I am so ready to put this all behind me.

...We took Laken to her appt. with the Pediatric Dentist on Wednesday.  She has some cavities in her baby teeth that need taken care of.  She's going to have it done at the hospital because they put her under anesthesia.  I admit that it makes me nervous.  The Pediatric Dentist is so busy that the first available date to have her teeth fixed is March 14th!  So that is when we are scheduled for unless there is a cancellation.

...We added two new items to the etsy shop this week.  My shop link is on the sidebar:

Turkey Bird

Cabbage Patch Doll 

...And last...well we can't NOT talk about the weather!  Who is ready for FRANKENSTORM????  Better stock up on the bread and milk, all us East-Coasters!

So, how was your week?  What's new with you?