the ham, turkey and TRIALS

Thanksgiving dinner came off without a hitch and I'm glad it's over. However, two close friends are in the same hospital. My friendTeri went in on Thanksgiving day with early labor, and yesterday (fri.) she delivered at 24 weeks a 1lb. 9 oz. baby girl. Both mom and baby are fine - but the next 3 days are critical. Paid them a visit today and got some sweet pictures. She was so little but so strong, kicking and moving lots! My other friend is in the same hospital waiting news about her back from a specialist, yet another waiting game.

All of these trials have made me so grateful for my own family's health and well-being. My friends and their families are in my prayers and I feel that everything will be O.K.

Six days and counting until the scrapbook store re-opens. Things are looking great and we are hoping for a good turn-out!

thanksgiving day

We are having a beautiful and sunny Thanksgiving Day here in Northeastern Ohio, a rare thing! Turkey is in the oven and all the fixin's are ready to go in after the turkey! Bought a beverage fountain for my punch, can't wait to use it! The cheese balls are in the fridge and the jello is chillin'! Will post more pix later today!

big lots trees

Scored on these little trees from Big Lots!

holiday decorating

Almost finished my decorating, Target is sold out of the snowflake lights, so I'm waiting for those to come in, ugh! Keeping it simple this year since we are going to VA. Found the cute pink and green trees in Sophie's room at Big Lots! My star wreaths were purchased after Christmas last year from Pottery Barn.

lear north 1st grade

Jacob has a great teacher this year and as you can see from this picture, most of his class contains boys (she deserves her halo now).

The flu has struck the household, Jacob has been home from school for 2 days, hopefully Sophie won't get it, but if she does, I'm sure it will be just in time for Thanksgiving, ugh.

Done with the holiday decorating, will post pictures as soon as we have a sunny day around here!

looking good mom...

Mom sent this good picture of her with this message: "Looking old, but having a good hair day." Whatever, Mom you look great!

Been busy this week, in the midst of setting up Christmas decorations, setting up a scrapbook store and trying to stay focused on my kids. Not easy to balance the time, but I'm trying, and I don't think I've done any permanent damage to them!

Will post some decorating pix soon!

the enemy

Lasted all of 5 minutes for my first time on this bad boy. Of course that was after I cleaned my entire basement, even vacuumed it, because I could not look at that while I was exercising. So, I was tired after all that, oh and I organized all my kitchen drawers and cabinets, Murphy Oiled them and then vacuumed the floors. Then I stepped on the machine and was worn out....

My goal for today: 6 minute workout!

slacker blogger

Haven't been very diligent this week, tons going on! Starting with my husband the stranger - working non-stop on a "deal", so I'm on kid over-load. Still haven't put together the elliptical, husband has to do that and husband hasn't been home. Still haven't scrapped Halloween yet, oh well, there's time... Escaped with Lexi to Hobby Lobby yesterday where we scored on beautiful ribbon on the spool for 50% off. I did get my Christmas cards designed, just have to get the photo from Costco and I'm ready to go! It's official, Scraptacular is re-opening December 1st, can't wait for a local store again! That's all for now, I'll try to post some layouts later, here's hoping.....

no school day

Everyone is home today - hope to get a few things done!
1 - buy a turkey
2 - scrapbook halloween pix
3 - try not to loose my sanity

Had fun at a Pump it Up party on Friday, the kids wore themselves out! Tonight is mutual, and yes, Trish, purchased the dang chocolate fountain from Costco, so we will be having that as our treat tonight!

pjs & parachutes

Katrina sent our Christmas presents this week and Sophie insisted on opening one of them! Needless to say, this parachute has given her hours of entertainment.

Finally Friday ! Sophie has a birthday party, so we are shopping this morning for a gift. I have craft day tomorrow and continuing working on layouts and possible classes for the coming months! Still haven't gotten my elliptical yet, hoping Rob can test them out tomorrow!

love at home...

I've been helping Lexi with crats for Super Saturday (our ward craft day)! One is this adorable sign made from vinyl cling lettering! I just have some sanding to do around the edges and then I think I will hang it from a ribbon! We had so much fun doing this, we think we want to go into business!

darth and kitty

Turned out to be a nice evening for treating! The weather cleared out and it wasn't too cold. Sophie loved the idea of candy being given to her and that she could eat it right away. Here are some of my favorite shots from last night!