Happy Thanksgiving

I’m making a pie tonight … thanks to mom reminding me that I’m the ‘pie maker’ and since I am supposed to bring a dessert tomorrow – I guess I should go with the classic – Apple Pie Well, it’s been a LONG time since this ‘pie maker’ has gone down that road. I do recall at the store debating in my mind over the apples … they are always under-done, too crunchy, a little tart with the Granny Apples so I decided to branch out and get Rome. So, tonight I began to panic a bit because my Grandma always told me to get Granny Smith but they just have never worked out for me, and maybe I should have checked before I just got a random apple. I knew Red Del. was a ‘no go’ but Rome? I just hope I don’t end up with applesauce pie. mmmm … so my worried mind had me researching tonight online and it sounds like they are a winner … good guessing. I’ll know tomorrow if I’m truly thankful for the pie. I do know I’m thankful for a lot of things though so if that’s the worst part of the day I think it will be good.

Wishing you all a fantastic Thanksgiving!

Happy Halloween!

What a fun night we had with friends – a dinner party before was so nice for everyone to meet up, we trick-or-treated and then headed to the church Harvest Carnival. You’ll see the very handsome and awesome drummer in the pictures of the Praise Band at the Carnival.




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Pumpkin Festival

We had such a nice time last weekend going go to the Pumpkin Festival at the Desert Botanical Garden! They had hay rides to the pumpkin patch and then tons of pumpkins for the kids to pick out. All kids under 12 got to pick a pumpkin as a part of admission . Very fun!




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SunSplash

The last day of water parks was Labor Day weekend and we had the best time (it is absolutely crazy that everything shuts down here after Labor Day for ’summer’ activities – yeah, like 100 this last weekend isn’t hot enough for people to want to go to a water park!?!). Anyway, we came back from our honeymoon anniversary and then had a fun day planned with the kids on our final day of the long weekend. We bought memberships last Christmas as a present to the kids so we had a membership all summer. It was so nice to go for part days and not feel pressured to spend all day there … it’s crazy expensive for one day but that’s another story. Anyway, we’re thankful for these advance purchases to enjoy until the end. We certainly used it!!!

Here are some pics …



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Anniversary Memories

Fun times in Sedona … seems like so long ago now but it was only 6 weeks ago when we celebrated our 17 yrs of marriage by going to Sedona for the weekend.

We enjoyed dinner out …

a morning walk with spectacular views …

It was nice to have a weekend away. I love my guy so much … I really think it gets better every year Praise God.

Science Center – Day off from School

Fun times when there is an ‘in-service’ day. They had a Lego attraction at the Science Center and we had a a nice time playing with friends …

The Nose Knows?

Whatever! Not My nose. I’ve been down for 4 days from a bloody nose that didn’t stop bleeding last Wednesday. A trip to the ER and 6 hours later a lovely ‘packing’ – which the P.A. nicely called a Rhino Rocket – it seemed about 4 inches long and really was like a rocket exploding in my nose and after inserting he had to ‘blow it up’ to fill my nasal cavity … nice, huh. I still have a horrible headache & pain today. Antibiotics that made me sick and then no where to go to get a new prescription because the ER doesn’t do any follow-up care or want anything to do with you after you ‘checkout’. Our healthcare system really is lovely, isn’t it? It’s not been good. I’ll be glad to get this thing out on Monday. My nose knows nothin’. Praying for a one time, non-issue and no infection when seeing the ENT Dr. on Monday.

UPDATE:
Ok … so Monday went well. I have to say the expression ’slicker than snot’ takes on an entirely new meaning to me now. WOW. That was somethin’. Certainly an event to try to forget. I am so very very thankful for my nose that is now almost back to it’s normal size. Praise God.

Spa Parties

Don’t you just want to have a spa party!?!? I’m having a great time with my traveling spa kit with hand treatments, facials and foot soaks . It’s been so much fun to meet new people and encourage women to do something good for themselves … both externally for their skin as well as internally … it just feels great to gather with women friends!

Here’s some pictures from my first party “set-up” at my house …

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Arizona Lake Time

A post from August in AZ! A weekend get-away after the first week of school.

What a great time we had at the lake Here are some fun pics from our trip only an hour or so away from our house.




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The Amazing Tree

Last visit with my sister & family … some great pics under their amazing maple tree. I love the lighting on the kids!