IT's Fall ...And Craft Fairs!

I love fall - especially when the temperature is finally cooler.  I also LOVE all the craft shows that are in the area.  I am going to one at our HS today!  I especially love this one because when my oldest son was a freshman in the band - they needed money to pay for the miscellaneous band expenses that the school district did not pay for.  One of the parents came up with the ideas of a gift market. 12 years later - it's still going strong.  I remember how hard we all worked to get the vendors to signup.  The students were great.  They would play Christmas music outside to get the crowds in, they caroled through the halls, they helped vendors set up and customers with their packages afterwards.  They have anew director now - and there are some things that are different.  I do know there is a different sense of pride when you start something up as opposed to when you just continue a tradition - but it is still a good fair just the same.

... SO I'm off with my daughter to shop 'til we drop - then lunch!  Food is always a good plan!

Hope your weekend is memorable!

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We Must Work Together

I am so glad that I will not see another political ad for a while.  I am very tired of all the negative - on all sides. Now that it is over - we must stand together to make the country a place that we are proud to call home.  It doesn't matter who won or who lost - we just have to stand together.  Enough fighting!  Let's work together in peace - for everyone's sake.

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Pray for peace people everywhere!

Expect the Unexpected

This weekend has been one of the craziest EVER!  It actually started on Wednesday when my son - who is stationed in CA decided that he needed his truck.  OK - we could ship it...right?  NOPE - wanted to drive it back - because it's only 18 hours -PIECE OF CAKE...right.  He would get in Thursday evening, stay the night - rest and leave Friday morning...NOPE.  Came home, ate dinner, showered, checked out his truck and immediately left.  I did finally persuade him to only drive 4 hours that night because on the route he had to travel was literally baron and nowhere to stop. And he had to report every 3 hours.  WHEW - can kind of rest.  Next day was the same song...second verse...except after 15 hours of driving - he was exhausted!  Another hotel located.  Finally - on day 3 he made it back to base...safely!  So this 18 hour EASY drive turned in a 24 hours tiring event!  So glad for his safe return...so glad he didn't drive straight through!  Kids - it's hard to watch them grow up!

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Have a wonderful day!!!

Rain, Rain - Please Stay

Today is a slightly rainy day.  I never mind the rain much here.  Times that it rains can be few and far between,  We have had drought conditions for several years.  Then we get two days of soaking rain and then we are in flood conditions due to all the run-off.  Last winter we had lakes that were 15+FEET low.  It was sad to go to the lakes and see the ramps t the boat docks suspended in air.  In the spring we had 2-3 weeks of gentle ran.  Almost all the lakes returned to their normal levels and we were our of the drought.  Hoping for the gentle showers to continue - at least for a few days!

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November is Here Already!

I can't believe it!  We are closing in to the end of another season.  Time to start thinking about Thanksgiving plans.  I always wonder if we should go traditional or just a nice big meal.  This year we will be fortunate to have 3 Thanksgiving dinners.  Wednesday - Thursday - and - Friday.  When your kids grow up - you do whatever you can to see them.  I have two sons that have commitments on Thursday.  I really don't care what day we celebrate the feast - as long as we can have the family together around the table to enjoy the meal.  Hope your preparations are going well!!!

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Have a great day!

BOO!!!!

Well - tonight is one of the scariest times of the  year...other than election day.  I know all the kids out there have thought hard on what to wear tonight.  I love to see their imagination at work!  So - prepare for the scare!!!!!

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Happy Haunting!

WHOOP!

What a great day!  College football...tailgate parties...friends...good food...new friends...traditions...fantastic weather...marchins...families...touchdowns...and half time shows!  Enjoy your weekend!!!!!

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Today is a First

Today I am on an adventure with friends.  I am traveling several hours to attend a football game.  I know this doesn't seem like much to many - but this is the scoop.

I have had 3 children +my husband attend this university.  We have paid enough in tuition for the dean to buy his own summer home over the past 8+ years.  I have attended many tailgate parties and watch numerous march in ceremonies before the game...but I have never been to a game.  I am not a hugh football fan - but I LOVE the halftime shows.   My children were in the high school band and participated in many competitions.  I really miss that.  And with the cost of tickets being through the roof  - I was ecstatic where some tickets were just given to me!  Oh HAPPY DAYS!!!!  So I don't know who you are rooting for this weekend - but all I can say is...GIG 'EM!!!!

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It's almost November!  I can't believe it.  It feels like April here.  Haven't even gotten my Halloween decorations out.  Need to get busy on that one!   Have seen some interesting decorations this year.  Lots of skeletons.  They are sitting on rocks, hung from the rafters and buried in the ground.  My favorite is the one where two skeletons have on patriotic shorts and boxing gloves.  I got a real good laugh out of that one...too bad I didn't have my camera!  Hope you see some fun and scary decorations this weekend!

Crochet - A Dying Art

Today - I am going to teach a crochet class.  I do this every few months.  I love to crochet.  It is so relaxing.  I learned when I was in grade school.  I would watch the nuns crochet  at lunchtime.  One day I asked Sister Veronica if she would teach me.  It was so much fun to learn.  Several of my neighbors crocheted too - and my grandmother. She lived in Wisconsin and we only saw her in the summer.  I made her a shawl every year as a Christmas gift.  My grandmother had a "Popcorn Stitch" crocheted bedspread on her bed.  It was made of string and must have weighed 50 pounds!!!!!  It was HEAVY but soooo BEAUTIFUL!!!!  She also made lace for doilies and pillowcases!  It is a shame that people do not have the time t relax and enjoy making things by hand - but as long as someone wants to learn...I will teach them!

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Sounds of Nature!

It's another beautiful morning here in Texas.  As I walk my dog this morning - I can still hear the birds talking to each other.  I have spotted several opossums and armadillos scampering across the road.  There is a rumor that there is a bobcat in our neighborhood - but I have never seen it.  I did see the remains of a fox once - the wild dogs got it... :(    Although this sounds like a walk through the woods - I actually live in the city.  5 minutes from every shopping convenience known to man!  I can only imagine who unique this place must have once been - full of wonderful nature and wildlife!

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Have a GREAT day!

Your Opinion Matters

Today is the first day for early voting.  I went to a designated polling station and there was a line!  It moved really quickly.  Glad to see lots of people are out!  

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Your opinion matters!

Family Day

Sunday was traditionally a day of no work - all play - to spend with your family.  We have all gotten away from that.  I remember the BLUE LAWS.  My mom would take us to the SAFEWAY parking lot to ride our bikes safely.  She would read in the car - while we would ride around in a BIG CIRCLE for hours!  It was great!  What are your family memories!

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Happy Sunday!

Hoping for a Better Day

On St. Patrick's Day a hail storm came through our area.  The amount of damage to homes in the area was huge.  We needed to get our roof replaced - and finally had it done yesterday.  After going over details with the contractor- one of the big items on my list was the landscaping in my front yard.  I am not a gardener and it is difficult for me to keep a yard.  We invested in having a professional landscape the yard and I have been working very hard to keep it looking good.  The contractor assured me that they had a quality control person that makes sure that all will be taken care of.  Well - I guess he had the day off yesterday.  Plants were smashed, branches were broken off trees and an entire tree was destroyed (Looks like I took a twig from the yard and stuck it in the ground).  Then - to top that one off - I went to our backyard area to do some pool maintenance and the smell of urine hit me in the face,  They had peed on the concrete.  YUCK!!!!!!!  There are no kind feelings in my heart of contractors!

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Another One Done

Just finished another project.  Some days are definitely better than others.  I love the fabric for this stocking!  There are several different stocking designs - so I made one for each of my children.  Now they have a fun kid stocking and a decorative stocking!

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Have a wonderful Friday!

End of a Season

Today is the last day of my daughter's cross country season.  I admire these kids so much.  They are up before light to run their 5+ miles and do whatever workout coach has for them.  They prepare for this season during the summer - while most of their friends are sleeping in for 3 months!  So...GO TEAM!  I hope each and every one of you has a PR today!

Rip Van Winkle

Did I fall asleep and miss the holidays?  It's been 93+ here for over a week.  Doesn't seem like the holiday season - it's summertime!  I just can't believe that there are only 2 more months until Christmas!  Well - I guess I'll go sit in front of the AC and hope for the best!

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Have a great day!!!

October's Theme

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month.  I think we each know someone with this affliction that touched our lives.  Hopefully we can beat this and other cancers soon!  Always keep those affected by this disease and their families in your thoughts and prayers.

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Just Another Day!

Happy Monday!  It;s the start of another new week.  I always wonder what will be in store for us.  Still waiting on the fall weather to stick around.  Temperatures on the mid 90's today.  This doesn't feel like fall to me today.  I finished another Christmas pillow yesterday - but so much more to do!

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Here are the cute little witches that have put a spell on our weather!

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Have a wonderful day!

TODAY!!

This is the day the Lord has made...Let us rejoice and be glad!

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Enjoy your Sunday!