Little Deuce Coupe

Hoping for NO rain this weekend, so hoping the Beach Boys can bring us some sunshine...

Book review

Clementine by Sara Pennypacker

Oh my darling Clementine!!!! This was SUCH a GREAT juvenile book. I laughed so hard a few times I almost wet my pants.
I can't wait to read the rest of these books!!!!!

WOW!

I found a scratch off ticket that was a "winner" while cleaning, which I had obviously neglected to 'cash in' earlier. Lo and behold - it was a $1 winner!

Then...Yesterday's mail turned up a wonderful surprise - a refund check! That's right...$67 from DS's orthodontist - from 2 YEARS AGO!!!!!!!!!! Wonder who decided to catch up on the office bookwork? Obviously I wasn't missing it but their books must have looked strange for a while.

Oh well...good surprises!

Looking for something bloggy to read?

Check out these blogs!

For some fun and illustrations! PHIL ROOD ILLUSTRATION

For sewing/cooking/crafting inspiration! CHEESE PIRATE

A must for any baseball fan! GREAT NAMES IN BASEBALL

In the mood for a little racing: TEAM RESIGNATION

A little fashion advice: JENNY'S FASHION ADVICE

My photography: PHOTOS BY JEN

Enjoy!

Crochet book

The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet: Basics, Stitch Patterns, Projects for All Methods of Crochet

This is a GREAT book on crochet - there are hundreds of stitches to learn and some wonderful patterns. I learned a couple of things and hope to learn a few more...

I gave this a 5 out of 5 stars rating.

"X" marks the spot

So this weekend, as DD & I were "hanging out" (ie: packing boxes) she started asking about when I was a kid. I found myself telling her stories about what it was like to grow up on a farm and the silly and fun things we did as kids (fear not siblings - nothing TOO revealing was told [plus I don't want to give her any ideas]).

Then I started reminiscing to myself. I remember these FANTASTIC treasure hunts my mom would set up for us. She would send away for rebate toys and snag the cereal box toys for "booty". Then she would write up clues that took us all over the house and sometimes the yard to find the treasure chest. It was so much fun and then we had a new toy to play with. Thanks, mom!

Looking at the Sky on Fridays

August, 2010

It begins

my bucket list...

I have started a tab for it here. I have been inspired by other bloggers and friends who have made their list and started working at it. So - I'm going to see how much I can get completed in my lifetime.

It's kind of sad

when a lifelong friendship ends.

As things haven't been the greatest and she & I haven't been the closest lately...it is probably time to move on. Over the last couple of years, our relationship has become more strained and not as open. I have seen the end coming and am ready to cut the ties and just move on with my life.

I would like to say I'm not bitter, but...I would be fooling myself. At a point in my life when I needed someone to lean on, she turned her back on me. Her biting remarks lately about everything have made me realize that I don't have to accept her behavior or call her my friend.

I wish her the best but am ready to move on. I have TRUE friends out there!

A smile on my face

and a skip in my step.

That's what a nice compliment does for me today. A client called in with a couple of questions and as I waiting for the computer to cooperate with me so I could answer them and chit chatting (it is getting to be harvest time...). He said "When they told me S (the lady I was hired to 'replace') was leaving (this has been 4+ years ago) I didn't think they would ever find anyone to replace her but you have done a fantastic job. I really enjoy working with you." And knowing how long S had been here and the the clients LOVED her, I take that as a great compliment.

With a slight blush I thanked him. I always feel kind of weird accepting compliments for doing my job, BUT it is always nice to hear now & then that you are doing your job the way you think you are.

Thank you for the unexpected compliment.

Post #665

WOW!!!!!! That's a lot of posts. Thank you all who stop by to 'visit' and leave comments. I love them!

DD went to a poms camp at the end of August that our local HS puts on every year. They performed at a Saturday morning football game a few weeks ago. Yes, it's Justin Bieber... :)
A couple of notes: You might want to turn the volume down a little...it seems to default to LOUD! The actual perfomance starts about the 1:30 mark.
She is the blond with the dark tinted glasses on.

PS: For those of you who know the 'diva' well...I was told after she watched it that at the beginning (sorry about all the wiggling around) I didn't have the camera on her the WHOLE time!!!!!

TGIF!

You know - it was a short work week for me but has felt like an eternity! I am so glad it's almost over!

As MLB regular season starts to wind down, I've come to realize that yet ANOTHER year has gone by that my beloved Cubbies haven't done crap!!!! I'm not even going to say "wait 'til next year" because I would bet that will be another "rebuilding" year!!!! Good luck to all the teams that make it to the post-season.

On a 'somber' note - - - the holidays are quickly approaching! My intentions are good, I am waiting to see if my projects all get finished in time. I am almost done with DS's girlfriend's scarf. I have completed a purse for DD and cast on a sweater for her. My 'to be started' projects: blanket for DS and sew doll clothes. A little over 3 months....



So - what's on your holiday project list?

Whew!

We had a fantastic time at my brother's wedding this past weekend. The weather was PERFECT and the bride & groom looked fantastic! Pictures to come...

I took a few days off work to take care of some personal matters. It was wonderful to roll out of bed, put on whatever I wanted, take DD to school and pick her up. (that was a real treat for me!)

If I am absent for a most of the month, I apologize - there's a lot going on. I will post when I can about whatever stupidity is in my head. :)

Have a great one!!!!!

September?!

Already?! Our September calendar is crazy!
School starting (today)
A wedding
Family time
Work
Personal appointments

I almost fell over when we flipped the calendar to this month! Praying for patience to make it through!

I hope you all have a super month!