We survived our first guys poker night and out of town guests, all in one weekend!  The in-laws said that they slept comfortably on the guest bed, which was a relief to me b/c they are used mattresses.  The guys poker night was a sucess and funny to watch ( Read more... )

We are having an open house/house warming party on Saturday, November 8th, from 1 - 7pm. 
We hope that if you are available, you will stop by and see our wonderful blessing. 
Snacks and drinks provided. 

For those of you who have not heard from her lately, do not feel bad, she is just now starting to feel her old self.  She is doing well though and it was SO good to hear from her.  I am a cryer.  I cry at commercials, movies, good news, sad news, etc.  Every time I talk to Ravenfrog on the phone or email her or anything else, I just want to cry b/c ( Read more... )

I got to go to Celion Dion yesterday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  (hold on while I make up a little song about that in my head ( Read more... )

It's fall!!!!  The leaves are starting to change colors, pumpkins are piled up in front of grocery stores for sale and the air has a crispness to it.  I can smell a burning fire occasionally.  I LOVE IT!!!  It's my favorite season.  It doesn't hurt that Halloween is one of my favorite holidays ( Read more... )

Today marks one week after our mass exodus from the apartment.  We are still, in large part, surrounded by boxes.  Some of which we know the contents of, others are still a surprise waiting to happen.  It's going well though, considering how much stuff we have.  Hey, we have been married 12 years, ok.  That's a lot of time to collect stuff.  And, ( Read more... )

Well, we are all moved over now.  Many, many things remain packed  or in piles, but that is ok.  We are slowly working on it.  Found most of our clothes and have organized most of the bathroom stuff.  Fixed the faucets that go to the washing machine and did laundry.  It's coming along!  We will have an open house in a month or so ( Read more... )

The first night of Alpha was last night.  It went really well, and I owe it all to my amazing team of volunteers.  They rocked.  We fed about 90 people a very nice dinner of chicken parmesan, green beans with bacon, ceaser salad, fresh fruit, roles and butter, pie ala mode.  We got a lot of compliments, so that made me sigh with relief because you ( Read more... )

We are moving forward on the purchase of this home.  I have been hesitant to say it, but it looks like this might actually be the one.  I will be sure when I have the key in my hand, of course, but at some point, this point, we had to take a leap of faith and put in our notice with our apartments.  I have also started packing.  It is my goal to be ( Read more... )

The home inspection was today.  I was there for the begining but had to leave for work, husband and broker stayed til the end.  I am REALLY curious what was found and what wasn't, will we go forward on this house????
I think I will call husband now.
: )