Friday, November 13, 2009

Nutty November

Last week was crazy.

Barely recovering from Halloween, we had to pull off two birthdays Birthday Cake, a party, parent teacher conference, and the annual Primary Program. Jeffy turned seven, which I still can’t believe, and Laena is now 19, a surreal, pseudo-fact that is equally as hard to digest. AAaahhhhhh! Jefferson had a fun birthday party here at the house. He had about 8 friends show up, including his cousins Zealan and Cazlea. It was fun to see everybody. Charlie came up with some cute games that made the 2 hours speed by. Party Surprisingly stress free celebration.

Saturday night, our college sweetheart rode the shuttle down to Salt Lake. She wanted to be home for her birthday Gift with a bow, and also for a couple of friends’ missionary farewells. Laena took Tommy with her to one of the luncheons, spur of the moment. It was nice having her around, even if it was only for one day. Sunday night we got to finally meet “the boyfriend," Jeff! He seems like a nice kid. . . I wonder if he knows what he’s getting himself into. 😉

Clint and Eric were both on the honor roll this quarter, which is very encouraging. I still can’t believe that they’re so close behind their sister, both on schedule to graduate next year. How did this happen?!

Wednesday night, Charlie and I curled up on the couch and watched UP. It was a really cute show. Open-mouthed I’d recommend it to anybody!

Yes, my friends, the Holidays are here! November 1st rolls around, and it’s Christmas music non stop until January 2nd! 😍 Halloween is abruptly over, orange and black decorations are put away, and it’s on to red and green glory! Don’t get me wrong. . Halloween was great! We had fun hiding downstairs and watching our traditional Donald Duck and Charlie Brown Halloween shows, but now we’re down to cheapo pink bubblegum, fireballs, and caramel apple pops. It’s just not the same without chocolate. . . Sigh. The magic is gone. Thinking

So bring it on, Santa! We’re waiting for you to make the season bright, with treats in our stockings! Preferably chocolate mint truffles! Star

No pressure. . .

The Holidays are here!  : )

Monday, November 2, 2009

Holiday Train!

Well, the holidays are here! Time to put away all things Halloween, flip the pumpkins around, and gear up for Christmas! Can’t have Jack O’ Lanterns out there on the porch confusing people. . . 😉 I can’t believe it’s been a year already! A whole year since holiday 'oh eight.' It’s crazy fast how time is flying by. . . Before you know it, it’ll be 2020 and we’ll all be wondering what the heck happened!

We had a relatively peaceful Halloween this year. . . All in all, quite a surprisingly pleasant experience, a relaxing efenink. Charlie and I were too beat to worry about the Fall Festival carnival thing whatever at the elementary school Thursday. . . The 9 am parade was enough for me, and with Charlie aspiring to go to HARVARD, he’s got a full plate. Friday, we had a great time at the church, hanging with the neighborhood crowd. The kids were beside themselves, chowing down on hot dogs, chili, 800 different kinds of soups and stews, and of course lots of candy and cookies. . . My favorite part was the costumes! Seeing all the little kidlets in all their cute, creative costumes was just the icing on the cake! : ) I was sooo disappointed later, however, to discover that most of my pictures from the Halloween party, and our Trick or Treating adventure, had not turned out. Yes, my friends, I have broken another camera. I’m so not happy about this. This hasn’t been the best year for losing pictures. Makes me just sick! Soooo uncool.

But we’ll fix THAT! Christmas is a comin', y’all, and Mama’s gotta document! As Sally says on that Great Pumpkin Show, “There will be restitution!” 😄 I’m thinking Nikon. . .

So here we go, everybody! Time to jump on that Holiday Train! Cause we’re going for a ride, Baby, and it starts TODAY! 😊 Woo oo Wooooo! Gift with a bow

Now I just need to dig out the Christmas music. . . Note The kids are gonna love it! Jingle Bells and Gloria, 24/7 until New Years Day! Star