Thanksgiving 2015

Another busy thanksgiving weekend come & gone. We had beautiful weather this year which is always helpful with all the traveling we do!  

This year we started off by going to mom and dad's Wednesday night so we woke up there Thursday. We watched the parade & I tried to help mom a little with dinner.  Ok, fine .... I peeled potatoes... Whatever. Then Em, Gerald, Carter and Diana came for dinner. After dinner we went to visit Aunt Linda. Then we slept at mom's again. 

Friday morning I met Erin for breakfast. It was so nice getting to spend some time together just us. We don't get to do that too often anymore. 

Later Friday afternoon we headed to West Virginia to Aunt Patti & Uncle Delmus's house. Lisa, Tommy & Madison were also there. It was really great getting to visit with them. We don't see them nearly as often as I wish we did. 

We headed home late Friday night. Saturday & Sunday we did our usual weekend chores as well as putting up all the Christmas decorations!  It's been a busy weekend, I'm not really ready to head back to work tomorrow!

5 Things Friday - Things Moms Want for Christmas

I'm 5 Things Friday - My Christmas Wish List

I'm 110% sure a few - not so many years ago - I would have been appalled at such a "wish" list....  But it is what it is and these are the things my heart desires!

1.  Thinx - AKA - Period Underwear
Yes, I want period underwear.  I would like hiphuggers in black, size small.  If you want more information, this review is great!

2.  A Cleaning Lady

I just don't have the time or energy to keep my house as clean as I would like it to be anymore. I'm thinking if someone could come once a month and clean the bathrooms and floors & dust.... That would be so wonderful!

3.  Sensible Shoes
I LOVE shoes.  And I love cute shoes.  But at this point in my life I need shoes I can walk in.  But I don't want to look frumpy either.  I am having an impossible time finding such shoes....  I have been wearing riding boots on the daily...  ;)

4.  Hamilton Beach BrewStation
I have some issues with always wanting a new coffee maker.  Whatever.  First I was all in with the Keurig.  Now I have been making a pot of coffee every day.  And it drives me crazy rinsing the pot and finding a place to put it.... I want this BrewStation - there isn't a pot!  Sounds awesome to me!
And I would like either this travel cup or this one to go with it.  :)

5.  Wine 

I never used to drink wine but something changed over the last few years. I like Riesling and Moscato the best.

Coffee & wine... There is just something about it!  Makes me think of this great article!

Ok so there is my list!  Have fun shopping!

Heard Around the House #38

Lyrics by Lyla:

Hanky Doodle went to town 

Riding on a pony 

Stuck a feather in his hat

And called it pepperoni 

Happy Veterans Day!

Heard Around the House #37

"I bought my first Christmas gift.... A poop doll..."

Words I never thought I would say...

Zoe - She Does Exist!

Despite the popular belief that I have fabricated a story about having a pet cat named Zoe... She does exist!  And I have a cute little story about her.  :)

 

We put a towel down on the floor Friday night for Lyla to sit on while she did her pumpkin.  When we were done we just sort of folded it up and left it there for the next time I wash towels.  Well Zoe has now decided that is her spot.  I think she likes sitting on it instead of the cold kitchen floor.  Yes she is totally annoying sometimes, but sometimes she is just so darn cute!  And Lyla adores her. 

 

So for all the unbelievers, I give you Zoe:

 

Halloween 2015

We started our Halloween weekend Friday.  Lyla had her party at school and I took the day off of work so she wouldn't have to deal with her costume on the school bus.  After school we carved pumpkins.

Saturday we had a little party at our house before trick or treat.  Lyla was excited to wear  her flamingo costume again!  

Amanda and the girls came over and Sammy, Frank and their three little ones came up.  

The blue boo berry fruit roll ups were a big hit!

Gary and I decided to dress up as Doc Brown and Marty McFly from Back to the Future:

Great Scott!

These two... They crack me up!

Trying to get a picture of five girls ages five and under is pretty difficult!  This one came out pretty good though!  Becca as Evie from Descendents, Lyla as a pink flamingo, Ginny as Cinderella, Angie as a Bumblebee and Della as an M&M.  :)  Little Sweeties!

Moms plus Baby Mickey!

Our SPPPOOOOOKKKKEEEYYY Pumpkins

Lyla and I like to do ours old school.

Gary does his all artsy fartsy

Of course we had to sort out all the goodies...

Totally passed out after all the fun!

Morning after hot chocolate... might as well keep the sugar rush going...  :)