cool!

I’m thinking about changing the layout again. But I don’t know if I want to do the searching or just make my own html. We’ll see.

Do you know what I did yesterday?!?! I moved the microwave that hasn’t left its spot for 8-9 years. Its such a pain in the ass it takes two people to get it out of the wall cupboard. So once I moved/cleaned it I decided that I kinda liked the space it created so I shoved it next to the refrigerator and moved the booze in the vacated space. I actually really like it. Then because I was doing that I started to clean drawers and other cupboards first was the “Tupperware” drawer and corresponding lids. You will be so proud of me… I threw away any lids that didn’t have a container. It sounds weird but it was a little scary. For anyone who saves anything (i.e. hoarder, junk bug) for the “just in case” or “you never know when you’re gonna need it” moment, this has been a big goddamn deal. And I didn’t even pull it out of the garbage to double check. Granted I went through it with a fine tooth comb (4X) before I got to the bin stage. But I did it! Then of course by doing that 7 other cupboards got a thorough going over. And now there is only 2 left !

Oh its been decided, with my minimum input, or maybe I should say I’ve been nominated to hold thanksgiving at my house this year. But if you know me then you know I’m not terribly disappointed either. And we pretty much have it planned out. Which is weird but exciting too. So it turns out that all this mad crazy cleaning is for a good reason.

But the refrigerator and oven still needs a good scrubbin. Hopefully I’ll get to that today. Fingers crossed

This has been one of the best weeks this year. Besides the week i quit my job for a life at home, of course.

Sunday we got Apples and have been drying them all week in the food dehydrator. Some plain but some with cinnamon and sugar. Putting them in jars to share. Ah fall. Pumpkin pies are next. Gluten free of course. Did I mention that I make a mean Pie?

Tuesday we awoke to the first hard frost. Actually it was a freeze and I posted the pictures to prove it. Ah Halloween. Including the preparation of said night. All the pumpkin carving and setting up of the luminaries. Even making the cider early so it could simmer for the right amount of time to warm up my cold trick or treaters. Things were wonderful, the yard was alight and the little ones were a little taken aback by the over the top makeup. It made my heart swell. Friends and family all stopped by to “sample” the cider and get cozy before having to get out into the cold air.

With knowing that L had a week or so of vacation planned and that she hadn’t seen the ocean since her 6 year old was in-utero. The chance was seized on a childless day. L stayed the night so we could leave early on Wednesday. We got out of the house a little bit after 5am. Cooler packed and car full of gas we headed over the river and through the woods but not to grandmothers house. The ocean beckoned. We got there quite early 9:30 or so. I have a lead foot. It also helps that neither one of us likes to stop unless absolutely necessary. So once we arrived the entire day was spent beach combing tearing up the sand we even got to nap for an hour or so. We stayed for the sunset even tho we couldn’t see it due to the clouds. The sand and sea turned that shade of slate that only happens at the shore and we headed home. At the top of the pass we encountered flurries and my day was complete. Sand, sea and snow~~ perfect. As for L, I’ve never seen her so relaxed and unworried. If I could do that for her every day, I would.

Thursday I was awoken with the promise of snow. granted it didn’t stick but the falling made me happy.

Today, well today I picked up the film that was dropped off last week. I had been hoping that there were a few with my little man, Spector
in them. I was not disappointed. We got him messing with Scott and a mask, in the cupboard, in a paper sack, laying on a pile of dirty clothes and looking pissed off that we were taking a photo of him. I was so worried that we had found all the photos but I am so happy to have a few more. We even have a few of the girls when they were young and svelte. I’ll post ‘em later in the photo blog thingy.

So that’s been my week. Cool eh?

told you

Cary Brothers – Blue Eyes Lyrics

Wish enough, wise man’ll tell you a lie
Window broke, torn up screens
Who’d have thought that you’d dream
Of a single tragic scene I just wanna sing a song with you
I just want to take it off of you

Cause Blue Eyes
You are all that I need
Cause Blue Eyes
You’re the sweet to my mean

Fess it up, dot on the palm of your hand
I can help you to stand
Saved it up for this dance
Tell me all the things you can
I just wanna sing a song with you
I just wanna be the one that’s true

Cause Blue Eyes
You’re the secret I keep
Cause Blue Eyes
All the lights on and you are alive

But you can’t point the way to your heart
So sublime, when the stars are aligned
But you don’t know
You don’t know the greatness you are

Cause Blue Eyes
You are destiny’s scene
Cause Blue Eyes
I just wanna be the one

I just wanna sing a song with you
I just wanna get it on with you

Cause Blue Eyes
You’re the secret I keep
Cause Blue Eyes
I just wanna sing a song with you…

I’m such a schmuck. I don’t know why I didn’t listen and missed a hint that fucking big.

party

Ooooooo I had a party! Let me tell you. It was wonderful. I really live to entertain and make people happy. We had about 34 people over. 9 of them under 10. Friends and all of the family from both sides were there. So much food. Then once it got dark we started a fire and roasted marshmallows. Imagine 6 small children (3-9 respectfully) running around in the dark with long sharp sticks and high on pop and candy. And nobody got hurt. We didn’t have one screaming kid. No fights. It was beautiful. We had bodies over past 1 am then made sure no important food was left out and went to bed. Didn’t wake up until after 12:30 today. I was beat. But it was so good to have everybody over. My parents came down and stayed until 10 or so and Scotts parents stayed way later than they ever have. It was ever so good. But now the trash is picked up & the house seems empty. I really need to have a hobby, other than keeping my house clean.

WTF is wrong with me? Why is the wonder of sleep eluding me from her glorious arms? Or his, depending on your chosen faith.
Big day tomorrow, uh, er… Today. Heading to the mountains. Having some lunch with a great friend up there. And then back down to help her tidy her house before her mom and sister arrive.

It would be really nice if a trek to the mountains wasn’t such a burden to others. At least it seems that way. My husband, friends even my family look at me as tho I have lobsters crawling out me ears if it should be suggested. So why then don’t I have the cahones to go alone? Just go. Be alone with the solitude that being on a mountain top or glen brings? Fear? Lack of gas, abduction, wildlife, accidents, aliens who knows! Maybe its just fear. Of being alone. When one feels alone in their daily lives, why seek it out? But isn’t solitude and aloneness different?

GAAA this is why sleep is important!

Little spooky

Tuesday night/Wednesday morn I went outside to snap a few shots of the moon cuz it was full. And I was a little disappointed cuz we usually have clouds when its full but none then. So I started snapping the cats and surprise surprise they don’t like the flash, haha. Then I was struck with a little “ah ha” moment and I said in a very loud and clear voice “if anyone would like you picture taken now would be the time to let me photograph you” and I started snapping pictures. Surprise to me, even tho’ I shouldn’t have been. I got quite a few ORBS and tracers! Some really big too. So if you want to see them just go to “photos” on the side bar/

On Wednesday we went golfing with Jessica. Even tho she doesn’t & didn’t want to golf she drove the cart. We all had a wonderful time then we went to red robin and had supper. Its been so good to spend time with friends that you don’t always get to see.

Oh and you know those seeds I planted? Well they sprouted by sat. And now there is no stopping them. Now if I could just keep the Katz from sleeping in the pots!

wheee

wow i have gotten at lot of shit done this week.
rearranged the deck. planted every single empty planter i had with seeds and of course plants. do you know that the dang things have sprouted aready?
started clearing the space between the deck and the fence which it like 15 feet or so and i’m gonna make it into a patio, hopefully before the year is out.
got my fountian done. wormed the cats…ew.
on friday i helped laura move and then went to pirates II with aidan and scott.
then on sat when laura had to go to work aidan and I went up to the folks and played in the river. and i got a damn sunburn with spf 30 on!!
and today i just finished some cornbread and i can’t seem to figure out why it keeps burning the edges. i guess i’ll keep experimenting.

well i am sure there is something that i need to be doing so i should go and find it i suppose…..

Fun

Ok. We had a blast today! Hubby stayed home and took “care of business” and I had a ton of fun with a little one.

His name is Aidan and is the youngest of a very special friend of mine. She had to work today so we went up to visit my nephew. They are really close in age and Aidan actually requested to go and visit, like I’m gonna say no… yea right.

Today wasn’t hot, but it wasn’t cool either. So when we got up there we went down to the river and played in the water. Then when we had enough of throwing rocks in the water, catching periwinkles, making mud pies, collecting sticks & feathers we went back to the house. They played around outside for a bit finding bugs and teasing the dog. Then, before it got too cool we set up the slip ‘n slide. Although it wasn’t a regular one it is one of those massive blow up ones with the shower at the top of the inflatable slide. I got video of each of their 1st goes….
william’s turn

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aidan’s go

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So they were having a blast climbing up then sliding down and running “fast as fast” can be to get back up there.
‘Bout halfway through they had a bit of a wiggle fest…

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All in all they had a wonderful time.

To see more photos of river time, “tractor” running and water splashes… click on the photos link on the sidebar…

chores?

Well I’m keeping myself busy. Mainly cleaning house and taking care of things that I got half started when I was working. Doing laundry now…. whoopdefucking do. On the bright side I only have a few more loads to get done.

2 years ago…. I got the idea that I need to re-do my patio set. So I re-painted the table and chairs got a new umbrella and decided that we needed new cushions. So I got new sponge filler and fabric and got about 3/4 way done. Lazy girl. I finally finished sewing the covers…. cuz we now have an all new set made of teak and decided that we need to give the old one to Jeff n’ Lisa. And you can’t give something that is half assed finished. Don’t cha know.

Today I’m going to the movies with Laura. Going to see “the break up”. I don’t know if I really want to see it, but I do want to spend time with her. I want to see “lake house” with Keanu and Sandra bullock. Another day I suppose.

Well I need to get dressed. cuz in not leaving the house you don’t need to have real clothes on. For the past few days I’ve been living in my sarongs. I love ‘em.

o-tay…

resurrected indeed

my good friend says that i have been resurrected indeed. and that ian has one of the sexiest voices around. in fact she plans to masturbate to the voice later. penguins? just so you know.
my h actually had his picture taken next to the general lee when it came to his home town when he was just a boy in ND.

ps my h has told me (like i actually listen) to not post just to see if anybody would be concerned.

not bloody likely