Sneak Peek!

Okay...so I promised you a sneak peek at the new house....this is all I got tonight :0 I am in the midst of getting outfits together for family portraits on Wednesday, planning a hayride/bonfire for 15 first graders and trying to pick out textures for walls!!!! CALGON...TAKE ME AWAY!!! It's not the best picture...seems silly really...it's just a hallway...but it will look out into the backyard and the ceilings are groin vaulted...and I just like it okay? We won't even be in this stinkin' house until Spring of '09 anyway. Have I mentioned I am NOT good at making decisions! Glad Brian is :)

SORRY!

Okay everyone...or shall I say my 5 loyal readers....I have only been able to comment on a few of your sites....so...Kat...bummer, I can't play Friday Follies but I do prefer merry go rounds :) Emily...I'm so gonna try your ice cream sandwiches...they look so yummy :) Jennifer P....I've never had zucchini bread (to my knowledge) by yours looks simply scrumptious. Debbie...I would love to host BATW on Wednesday :0 I better get busy ! When I click on your email...it won't let me open it, bummer. Soooo, I hope you read this post :) Or maybe, I'll get lucky and my computer will lift its ban of not letting me comment. So, with that, I bid you all a good night...we've got a double header flag football game tomorrow (I know...HOW ridiculous is THAT!) and then it's off to see my Sooners play the Horned Frogs....hee hee hee! The Horned Frogs...I won't laugh too hard because they actually BEAT us back in '05....EEK! Hope everyone has a great weekend :) AND NOW...it won't let me upload a picture :( UGGHH!! I was gonna give you a sneak peek of one of my favorite places in the new house....oh well, maybe tomorrow!

Melt My Little Heart

So today, Connor came home from school and as I was unpacking his lunch...I always ask him what kind of sandwich he'd like for the next day. He's a simple guy...it's peanut butter (only...no jelly of any sort!) or it's ham and cheese. Anyway, he said, "Can you pack me a ham and cheese tomorrow so I can sit by Weston...he's allergic to peanuts and when I take a PB sandwich I can't sit at his table." AHHHHHH. I know...everybody say it together "ahhhhh!" It truly did make my heart melt a little bit...HE CARES! HE REALLY CARES!!! (Some days, I wonder! For the most part...he REALLY is a kind kiddo but some days, whew...!) Anyway, I just thought you'd all like to share in that little moment with me :) Now, I just have to remember to pack a ham and cheese tomorrow :) I think I can handle it! Now, we're off to play a little Shrek Checkers! woo hoo!

UNTITLED

(Oh I do miss those fat little legs!)

I'm tired...I'm REALLY tired!

I'm sorry you've had to look at a picture of my front porch for over a week :(

(Hey, it's better than lookin' at boiled eggs for a week, right?!)

I've been trying to find pics of my big 80's hair...and I'm sooo frustrated I can't find any! You would really love them.

I have been a single mom for 3 days and HATE it. To all you singles out there...I don't know HOW you do it!!!! I'm so glad he is home.

Oh yea, I also spent a day in the Heart Hospital ER with my Dad....he's going to be fine, but whew, what a scare. He is sacked out on my couch as I type :) But, I gotta say, Jake was with me for about 4 of those hours and he charmed every one of those nurses into so many crackers or anything else they had :) However, the only "toy" I had (ya know, I wasn't planning a trip to the ER!) was my Blackberry...which I do NOT no how to use except as a phone....Jake some how figured out how to send a voice message through the chat feature and changed my language when I "chat" to Polish????? Ugghh! But hey, it kept him occupied and Brian has already figured out how to correct all the settings :) Which, again, is just ONE of the reasons I'm soooo glad he is back home :) YAY! Okay, so ...if I can stay up to watch the last half of the LSU/Auburn game...I'll amaze myself!

We did make some yummy caramel popcorn balls today :) I have had THREE! I know.

I apologize for how random this post is but ya know, that's me!

Okay then...I'll try to find some picture for you to look at for another week :)

I'm FALLING!!!!!!!!!!

Are you seeing how RED those pumpkins are??!! BEAUTIFUL! You should click on this pic to enlarge...can you tell, I LOVE those pumpkins!

Okay...I'm not literally falling...I DO NOT want another cast! I just mean I am getting our house ready for Fall! It seems like whenever any season arrives...I'm always excited for it. But, MOST of all...I LOVE FALL! Because with it, brings football and Italian Sausage Soup! These pictures are actually of last year. I just wanted you to see how big and beautiful those pumpkins were! When we went to get pumpkins yesterday...I couldn't wait...and their pumpkins just aren't as big this year. They'll be getting a new truckload in a couple of weeks...but I'm ready NOW! How's that for being impatient :) (Wonder where Connor gets it, hmmmm?) So, we ended up buying some that will work...but they are a far cry from the ones from last year! I have a few finishing touches to this year's pics...so for now, this is all I got! (It is THE perfect Fall, Football, Italian Sausage Soup day here in OK thanks to IKE!!!) I'm off to watch a little football! Gearing up for the big games for tonight....you know who I'm talkin about Lisa :) I was hoping you might need to take refuge in our home...but I guess you all are okay??
How bout you? What's your favorite season and do you decorate it all up!!??

WOO HOO!!!!

So...I only a have second...REALLY! We have guests coming over in 4 hours, I have to pick up Connor, exercise (yes, I know I am posting and I haven't done that yet...UGHH!), haircuts for the boys and prepare dinner! BUT...I had to share my good news with all my friends...because you are ya know! I GOT MY CAST OFF TODAY!!! WOO HOO! After almost TEN weeks...I am footloose and cast free :) My stinky arm is lovin' life! One last thing...kinda sad...as I was sitting in my ortho doctor's office this morning (for 2 hours--ugghh!), a man was called up to the reception desk because she needed his person to contact in case of emergency. His reply, "I don't have one." WHAT!!!!??? I think my jaw is still agape. Are you feeling as sad as I was? I know you all are...because I know you all sooo well :) At least my computer and I think I do :) Anyway...I wanted to rush right up there and say, "ME, ME...just put me!" But, I didn't. Apparently, he'd just moved here from Kentucky...yes..I was eaves dropping...but I had to know...and you know...you would've been trying to listen too :) I guess his family will be moving here some time?? You know what I told this man...seriously...are you ready? After he claimed the only seat empty...happened to be by me...I said, "You know...if you have a computer...blogging is great!" And then, the nurse called my name...and he said, "Thank you!" I hope he remembers my name and googles me! Then he'll be linked to so many great people :) THAT'S ALL YOU GUYS!!!
Okay...gotta run...WITHOUT MY CAST!!!! (Only left with a scar...on my right wrist...that looks like a poor attempt at suicide :(

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US!!!

(I KNOW what those crazy men wear under those kilts :)

Today...11 years ago we were enjoying ourselves a little Scottish wedding day!!! ELEVEN years ago! I can't believe it! Today, we celebrated with seeing the Broadway show Mama Mia (FABULOUS!) and a dinner at Mahogany's (Yumm!) We had a sitter come right after church until 7:30 tonight! What a day...and there's a little evening left...so instead of blogging...I'm gonna go spend it with my beloved! (Oh...and Lisa...a did have a shot...can you believe it! I held true to my word...it wasn't tequila though...it was a Midori Sunset shot..it was very pretty! It still counts right? The bartender said...I wouldn't go tellin' people what it has in it...but here I am telling the whole blogworld! Ah well!) For all the rest of you who want to know what I'm talking about...you can go to Lisa's blog...very busy mom with 4...and read the act of random kindess she and her hubby gave on their date night! So cute!

UGGGHHH!!!

Chase the Rabbit...Chase the Rabbit...

HOLLLLD on to him...

Okay..I thought for sure I had a post titled this in the past...but I guess not! It seems I say this a lot :) Anyway...I've said this a million times...life sure does get in the way of bloggin'!

Today, when I picked Connor up from school he was so excited about learning how to tie his shoes!!! I mean, seriously, the child was asking what to do as I'm trying to get us SAFELY out of the parking lot! UGGGHH!! I'm trying not to be frustrated with him and politely say I'll show him how when we get home. After a big sigh...he's okay with it. Okay, so, we get home...backpack/lunchbox dropped right at the door of course....and attempt to learn how to tie shoelaces. Oh ya'll! It's soooo hard to try to tell AND show a 6 yr old how to do this thing I do everyday and have since I was probably in first grade! UGGHHH!! (AND remember my friends...I STILL have my cast on!) So, I resort to the internet. We look at pictures and I try to explain and he sits in my lap and we try to tie them together...you gettin' the picture?? I could have THROWN that shoe across the room! BUT, I didn't and I kept my composure because that was all he needed was to see me frustrated :) His little hands were a sweatin'! Finally, he looked up at me and said, "Can I just try this on my own somewhere else?" I said, "Sure...but just remember, it's gonna take A LOT of practice and patience, k?" "Okay Mommy." So, he goes into the living room...sits down and 2 seconds later...voila...HE DID IT!!! HE was proud! I was proud! He said, "Take a picture for our blog!" "I need to call Daddy and Mimi!" I was so proud of him...but mostly I was glad he figured out...because seriously, ya'll...I was having issues!

I gotta go now...Brian and Connor are having a little pizza night at school so that means it's just the Jakester and me...and, well, I feel a little guilty being on the computer :)

Have a good evening everyone...I mean, all my 5 readers!

Oh...before I go...can I just say...I'm not much into politics...but OH MY GOSH...Sara (sorry don't know if it's with an h or not!) Palin is SOMETHIN'!!! People...if you didn't hear her speak last night...you REALLY must youtube it something...because it's sooo worth it! Okay, that's all the politics from me :) Now, really...have a great evening!