Halloween 2008

Trick or Treat
Stinky Feet
Give me something good to eat!

We had lots of trick-or-treaters tonight, going through 16 bags of candy!
Jack, our little ghost~ On a candy break~

Evie as Little Red Riding Hood~

My good friend Jen stopped by with her little pirate, Jackson~

Happy Halloween!

On the road again...

In just 4 days, I'll be hittin the road, or rather blue skies, with my dear friend Annette- We are headed to Denver, CO for the weekend! I'm so excited since I've never been-

We have a fun-filled weekend packed! A trip to Pike's Peak, a hotel reservation in the heart of downtown Denver, a spa appointment and of course, shopping! We are also going to try a restaurant featured on my fave network, The Food Network, as well as stop for a pint at the local Brewery featured on Rachel Ray's $40 a Day!

Lots to do in 3 days but I know we'll get it all in... I'll have time to recuperate next week- isn't that why we go to work? :)

RIP Georgena Kleiss 1928-2008

This post is dedicated to my Great Aunt, Georgena, who passed away this week.

I used to visit her and my Great Uncle when I was younger, over the summer and had such a blast playing with my cousins. You may be wondering why there is a Hamm's beer sign in the same post as my memorial?

Have you ever had a sight/smell take you back? When you see it or smell it, it instantly reminds you of someone or something? My Great Aunt and Uncle had a Hamm's beer sign in their basement. I was always in awe of it- the waterfall, scenic view- and ever since, every time I saw a Hamm's beer sign, I would think of their house and remember all the good times I had there.

She will be greatly missed...may her soul rest in Heaven.

Drilling...

Not for oil, but for cavities.

I had to go to the dentist today to fill a cavity in my baby tooth. Yes- I still have 2 baby teeth left! And unfortunately, I had a cavity in one of them. Andy's solution was for me to stop eating sweets. Now, if you know me, you know that is never going to happen. So give me the novocaine and drill away!

Our little bugaboo

Andy and I got to babysit our niece, Evie last night and boy did we have fun! I got a little glimpse of what mother's everywhere try to accomplish each night, trying to entertain baby while making dinner! It was great experience for us and Evie even fell asleep on the couch with her Uncle. It was too cute!

We can't wait to do it again!

Am I too old to pee my pants?!

Andy and I are headed to a haunted house tomorrow night. I swore I'd never return to one after our last walk through a haunted maze a couple years ago. It's like a car accident- you hate them but can't help looking...My only request- no one grabs me! I'm not afraid of litigation. J/K!

Happy Halloween everyone!

New Twist

Okay so there's always been this teeny tiny voice in the back of my head silently worrying that my one-a-day Sugar Free Red Bull really isn't the best for me.

I decided to try other energy drink options and came across 'Cranergy' from Ocean Spray. Gotta say- I love it! Gives me the kick I need and (I hope) is helping me with my low HDL levels due to the cranberry juice content. So long Red Bull, hello Cranergy!

And yes, I do accept corporate sponsorships on my weight loss journey. Any offers? :)

It came!

I received my diploma in the mail today! Woot woot!

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Happy Birthday B!

Today is my sister-in-law, Bridget's birthday! We've shared some great memories over the years and will be sure to share many more great memories in the future. She is a great mom to Jack and Evie and wife to Scotty.

Happy b-day B, enjoy your day!

Hunkering down...

I love this time of year! Today is a rainy, cool day- perfect for curling up on the sofa with a book and blanket! And flipping the 'on' switch to the fireplace!

I've always been a reader and since grad school, haven't really found a book to get lost in. Well all of that changed when my good friend, Adrian, loaned me a couple books by Emily Griffin. I can't put them down! If you're in the mood, check her out at your local library- it's a good, fun read!

Now if you'll excuse me, I have to turn the page...

Happy Halloween!

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All good things must come to an end-

...And that includes vacation!

Andy and I had a blast this past week in Okoboji! The weather cooperated and it was high 70's and sunny every day. We enjoyed our old favorites like breakfast at the Koffee Kup Cafe, drinks at the Dry Dock, golfing at Emerald Hills... as well as added some new favorites like lunch at the Taco House, bowling at Corner Lanes, drinks at Cocktails.

I can't believe the week is over but now we can count down the days until Boji 2009!

Monday night football at Rueban's- Sunset on the lake-

Our favorite bar- Barefoot Bar! (They have the best bartenders!)

Bread trail for Twitchy and his friends-

Gorgeous!

Early morning fog on the lake-

Now someone please slap me back into reality!