Gloom...bring on the cool weather!

Well, no pumpkin patch today. It was gloomy and rainy and then sun here and there. More gloom than sun. I guess we will shoot for tomorrow. So instead we veged in front of the TV and watch the HANNAH MONTANA movie and ate popcorn w/ chocolate. It was a nice evening with the kids.

On a different note....got an order to make some samples for a baby shower and a birthday party. Looks like I'll be busy this weekend trying to come up with something to present on Sunday! EEEK!

Can't wait for the cooler weekend. Hope we can wake up to no humidity tomorrow (or at least a little).

A complete mess

Talk about an eye opener this morning. Got up early, did the bills (well, most of them anyways), took a nice long shower, got the girls ready for school and had time to spare before leaving. Then when it was time to go we opened the garage door and what did I see on my lawn?

The mailbox was knocked over, garbage can too and garbage spread all over our front lawn. I yelled something and then started walking to the mess. I thought, "thank God the kids weren't outside taking Tallulah out" and then "okay, what PUNK did this?" I noticed that our somewhat new sod was not even touched and then saw the post that was inside our mailbox stand was completely tore to shreads!!!

Then I thought, "some car has a boo-boo"!

I just was in shock at all the garbage that busted on the front lawn. EWWW! Then I immediately got my cell phone out and called Neal. Then all of a sudden not even a minute into our conversation a black Escalade rolled up and a young girl, around my age or younger, came running out with a piece of paper in hand and was saying "I'm sooooo sorry". WHAT? It was her? I had never seen this girl before but from what she said, this wasn't the first time she has done this and apparently her husband is going to have her head!

Just like a lot of moms out there with more than one child, heck if you have just one it happens. You get driving, the kid(s) start getting loud, they drop a toy or want you to pick something up in the back seat. Then you do or it's so loud you are distracted and WHOOPS...the wheel goes in a different direction. I'm not saying that has happened to me exactly, but my kids get pretty rowdy in the car almost deafening (Thanks Colt for blessing us with those powerful lungs!). I have yet to swipe out a mailbox or anything else for that matter. Thank goodness again that the kids weren't out there!

Anyways, she said that she was running late to get her nephew and her 3 kids in the car were loud and she went to pick something up and SMACK!! She was going to come back after dropping her kids off at school, pick up the garbage and then get a new box and can for us. YEAH RIGHT I thought. But I gave her the benefit of the doubt and kept my cool. Just glad to see that her Escalade didn't have damage (even though if it did I wasn't going to cry about it) and that the kids inside were okay.

So she left and I picked up the mess b/c the garbage was going to come and well...it was a mess! I then went to Lowe's to get a post and thought while I was there...I'll let Neal do this b/c I better not mess with the drill and saw! Then as I was leaving guess who I saw?

LIZ...that was her name. She was coming out of an aisle with her 6month old daughter in her car carrier in the cart, her 2 year old boy on her hip and my brand spanking new garbage can and mailbox in the back of the cart!! LOL I guess she did do what she say she was going to do. We got to talking and she apologized again and then talked a little. Talk about too funny yet awkward!!

Then I went on w/ the rest of my errands for the day and when I got home I saw the can and box on our driveway....with a note. She had fixed the old mailbox and tried to see about putting it together but the post was no good and then she offered to come back to fix it. I just called her and said don't worry about it and thanks. She never answered her phone so I left a message, but wonder if I'll see her around my street again? hahahaha I know I'll see her at the school b/c her son goes there. How funny!

Talk about a weird start to the day! And you know, the funny thing about it is....as I was taking my trash out this morning I thought "man, this can stinks! I need to just go buy a new one!" And well...wish came true. ;) (I could have just washed it but it didn't help all the holes on the bottom of it!)

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bob for apples

This weekend was a good one. Nothing big went on, but Neal was home from being away all week. Saturday I had to take the puppy in for her shots and then later that evening my niece and her kids came over for dinner.

The advent calendar event for the day was to 'bob for apples' so the girls decided to wait till their cousins came home to do that with them. It was so funny!

After the girls got their apples, munched them a bit, my niece pushed her oldest in the pool (clothes and all) and it was a hayday for them! hahaha

They just love playing with their cousins.

Sunday we just had a slow start to the day. I was doing my usual chores...slowly when we get a call from our realtor! Someone was to be at our house in an hour. I QUICKLY got everything done and we were out the door in a flash.

We headed to the flea market b/c there was nothing to do in our town that day. We saw Tallulah's brother...still there waiting to be bought. Tallulah came along for the ride and she got to sniff and kiss him! Then Neal had this wild hair and wanted to purchase him. DON'T WORRY DAD...DIDN'T GET THE BOY. But he was cute! He looked like the exact dog on MEN IN BLACK!! Hahaha And his name was Pugsley. Now say that isn't cute! But Neal was adament on getting the little guy b/c he wanted to have 2 pugs. I think he put it, "what's one more little dog?" And I replied, "then why didn't we get ONE large dog?" hmmmm So I put my foot down once again and we left...WITHOUT THE DOG!!!

I don't want to double our vet bills, kennel bills, meds for the dog and such. I think we got a good ONE and I don't want to ruin the ONE that we got!

So, after there Neal went to the grocery store with my list while 2 kids and dog in the car with me waiting for him and Morgan to finish shopping. Came home and by then the showing on the house was over. Neal made us all a nice lunch AND he even cooked dinner. I think I could get used to this! LOL

Today has just been doing laundry (I swear it's never ending!) and I made me some jewelry to go into my ETSY shop! I have only listed one so far but will later today and throughout the week. I still have to finish cards for PARTY PERFECTION. Got all my papers cut...just need to put it all together.

Okay...got one sweet, cute little puppy looking up at me wanting to sit on my lap. Off to make the 'donuts'! LOL

La La Land no more

Do you ever wake up quickly in the morning either b/c of your alarm, on your own, or say...because of your kids yelling coming into your room that the TV out in the family room doesn't want to work???

LOL

Well, the latter happened to me this morning. And Tallulah was all snuggled up under my neck and we were in LA LA LAND......peacefully! Grrrr!!!

Well, I felt groggy when I woke, but got over that quickly. I'm so glad that I have willing and happy dog walkers! :) It's been a slow morning but we are going to be getting into "Mommy Boot Camp" here shortly because we have people coming to look at the house and we have to high tail it to the vets office for Tallulah's first visit since we got her. Should be interesting. All 3 kids in tote, one in a stroller and one 3 lb puppy. WHY DID I SCHEDULE THIS AGAIN FOR THE WEEKEND?

OH...that's right, because Neal was supposed to be off and I was going to take a nice leisurely drive with just ME and the puppy.

SCRATCH THAT NOW!! Neal had to go into work today. :( Oh well, it'll make me stronger!

After that we will come home to relax to a clean house. Actually, I'll come home to do some laundry probably and scrapping some more cards for PARTY PERFECTION! I have finally uploaded the pix of the themed cards in my gallery seen here. They are better in person. I really thought about doing this just in the case someone would copy the ideas and there goes my friend's business, but then I got to thinking...those that have the parties could do the same thing. So...I ran with it and posted them.

Now I'm working on some 'grab and go' cards for the store. For those that are last minute planners. BRING ON THE LAST MINUTE PLANNERS!! LOL Gotta stop by the office supply store next week sometime to get some display cases for the cards and also for anything else I want to sell in the store (hint-hint....jewelry!) I'm really excited about doing this...just figures that we are moving. I can do this though...it shouldn't be that bad. Just a little commute to the store every now and then. AND they have this thing called "snail mail" so I'm not too worried.

Okay...gotta start 'boot camp' with the girls here...they know what that means and it's not '10 second tidy'! hahaha

The wheels in my head go round and round

What to tackle first?

I have cards for PARTY PERFECTION to complete...a ton of them!
I have jewelry that I want to make for my Etsy shop.
I have some hair bows that I need to take pictures of and also make for Etsy.

I have so many things that I want to do crafty just don't have enough time.

BUT...I know what I'll be doing tonight. It's movie night with the girls, we are watching Monsters vs. Aliens, eating popcorn (and chocolate :) ) and painting our toenails orange! I can't wait. As for my creative side...gonna take a break tonite so that I can relax my brain and get the wheels to stop turning b/c if I don't...I'll add way to much more on my list! hahaha

Happy Friday!

Living with Tallulah

Well, this puppy of ours is such a little love. She's being really good actually. She is telling us when she has to go to the bathroom (which I didn't expect so soon) and she loves to cuddle and fall asleep near or on you. I think she's gonna be spoiled!

She has brought on some great things out of the girls....RESPONSIBILITY!!! They both are taking the duties well...walking her, taking her to the bathroom, brushing her, making sure she has enough food/water, etc. They just adore her and I think she does too.

This week has been good for the pup and Colton too. They get their bonding time when the girls are at school and then when the girls come home she spends time with them. It's been pleasant.

Here are some pix I have taken so far this week.

This one is one of my favorites because she likes to watch Colton get his bath!

As for my creations for the week. I've been working on PARTY PERFECTION cards for my friend Weegie. Her business is up and well....not quite running but it's getting there. Her office is so cute. She's a great decorator. Her business partners are very nice and so ready to start making some mulla. I hope they do very well. It's a great concept and I'm ready to make some mulla myself...get to use my creative side...FINALLY!!

I've made a set of invitations for her for party goers 'on the go'...only 12 more sets there. I have some other things I have to do for her as well, but that will have to wait until I can get those 12 sets done. I've had a special order from my Etsy store (which I'm in the middle of posting to Etsy) and I've got some jewelry pieces, hair pieces and some buttons that I want to get finished and loaded into the store too. So busy creating!

The house has had some walk thrus this week and last. Just wish someone would bite!

Anyways...that's all for now. Until more later.

Oh boy!

First let me just say that I know my dad reads my blogs and when he sees this he's gonna do a few things:

1. He's gonna shake his head
2. He's gonna say a few words of choice
3. Then he's gonna get an all warm and fuzzy feeling b/c well...you'll see
4. He's gonna say, "what did she get herself into?" and "AGAIN!"
5. And then he'll read the rest of this and call me!

LOL!!!

Meet your new granddaughter Dad!!! Show mom! No wait...first we need to guess what she'll say first then tell her! LOL

This is Tallulah (lula for short). She's 11 wks, registered and is loving the kids. We were gonna do it, just didn't know when and what type of breed. Neal and Morgan found her when they were out and about and brought her home. Love the little bug eyes and the grunts!!! She's got a crate, her bowls and plenty of love. She's already gone potty outside and of course...the girls are fighting over her!

I know DAD....why right? Give me a week and I'll be thinking the same thing. LOL

Boozoo

Last night we took the kids to BooZoo at the Lowry Park Zoo. Something that I've been wanting to do with the kids and Neal happened to be working down in that area. So we met him there and then headed to the zoo. The weather wasn't too bad, still hot, but it was a little more pleasant walking at night than usual. The kids had fun. We didn't get to see many animals b/c most were put up for the night, but my girls loved the hauted houses and rides that they did have. Colton just enjoyed watching his sisters play and seeing all the Halloween lights.

Here are some pictures that I took:

Can you say that someone was probably tired from the day at school?

These goats knew exactly what it meant when someone put a coin in these food machines. Too funny!!!

And my little thrill seekers....loved this ride! Colton loved watching the ride go around in circles. He kept waving "bye" to it! hahahaha

Ahhh...stingrays...brings back memories of our cruise this summer. Which reminds me...I still haven't developed our underwater camera from that trip!

It was a good night and it had to come to an end. BUT...more fun to come...I've got to upload some pictures from today!!!!

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Who's the lucky RAK winner?

Well today is October 1st. You know what that means? It's the beginning of the chaos....holiday season!!!

And well, the girls were so excited to see what was in their advent calendar box for today. What was in it? It was a note that said for them to get the window decals and decorate the sliding glass door in the family room. They had fun doing this and I think that they are going to change it up a bit every chance they get! LOL {I just cleaned the windows today too...what was I thinking?}

Now, on to some RAK business. I said in a previous post that I wanted to see some ideas to fill these boxes of my advent calendar and well...I had 7 comments. I decided to use random.org to figure out which one of these lucky comments was going to get a RAK from me.

Well, do you want to know who won?


JUST ME is the winner of the RAK!! CONGRATS!!! If you could just email me your addy to mosyscrapper {at} hotmail dot com I would love to send out some goodies! Thanks for participating everyone! Hope you have a wonderful October!

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