A crazy weekend....

I am going to have a busy weekend. I just hope I can fit everything into it that I want. Tonight, I have a date with a 4 year old. I'm taking Colby out to eat and birthday shopping. He gets to choose so it could be anything from Taco Bell to TGI Fridays. He has varied tastes.

When I get back home, I need to finish unpacking from my trip. I still haven't put everything away. At least hubby did some of the laundry for me so I don't have a lot of that left to do.

Saturday, I need to do some shopping and look for some fall dress shoes. It's getting a chill in the air and I fear the flip flops must soon be packed away. I am heading to West Town Mall and Kohl's so I should be able to find something I like. I really like these, but I am not sure they are even in style any more. I'll have to check with my fashionista daughter for some shoe advice.

After I get home from shopping, I need to meet with a friend who is helping me organize the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ministry for our church this year. We have 100 boxes to put together and insert instructions and labels in them. This is one of my favorite things to participate in at Christmas.

Then Sunday it is off to Sunday School and Church. After church, the family will gather for pizza and presents for Colby's birthday party.

On top of all that, I really need to decorate for fall. I am thinking I can do that Saturday morning before I head out shopping because it only takes me about an hour to put everything out and I've already cleaned the house this morning. I got some great new things to set out for fall and Halloween so I'm excited to get started. But for now, I need to get ready and head to work. We are supposed to have rain and dropping temperatures today so I think it is time to break out the jeans, shoes and socks. Have a great weekend!

What an awesome 7 days....

Hubby and I just got home last night from 8 days and 7 nights at Panama City Beach, FL. It was one of the best vacations we have ever had. We spend every evening watching the sunset into the ocean.

Watching it sink down into the Gulf is one of the most beautiful things to witness.

We had beautiful days everyday. It only rained one day and it moved out by 2:00. Another day, I was on the beach reading and dark clouds rolled in and you could see rain in the distance on the ocean and we could hear the thunder, but it never moved into the shore.

It finally moved on in about an hour.

One day, we took a 3 hour cruise on the Captain Anderson (and yes, I was a little worried when the Gilligan's Island song came into my head.) 

Our first stop was Shell Island where we were able to get off the boat and spend an hour on the island. I found a ton of shells and my favorite were the three perfect sand dollars I found. 

On the way back to port we went way out in the Gulf. They said we were 400 miles from Mexico...which is the closest I will ever get to going to Mexico and that is fine with me.

Then we came closer inland and came upon about 8 dolphins frolicking and playing. It was hard to get the perfect picture, but I was able to get quite a few of them.

And of course I had to get my toes in the water and sand every chance I could. 

We had such a wonderful time. I saw this sign and it just seemed to sum up exactly how I feel when I leave the beach. 

Happy Birthday, Colby James

Four years ago today we got our 5th grandchild. He has been a sheer joy to watch grow over the past four years. His personality is one of a kind and he keeps you laughing and keeps you on your toes. I just can't believe he is turning four. Where do the years go?



Everybody was amazed at how much hair he had. He was so sweet and cuddly.

He is all boy with those sneaky little looks that makes you wonder what he is up to.

He loves sports....baseball, football, basketball, soccer, racing,,,,,anything. And he normally wants to participate on the sidelines at any game he attends.

Even with all his energy, he still has his moments of sitting quietly and playing cars. 

Sometimes he is just outside working on the lawn. 

Point a camera at this cutie and you will definitely get a big smile. 

He is full of giggles and grins and tons of fun.

Sometimes he wears himself out and just crashes wherever he is. 

We love you so very, very much. Happy birthday, Colby James. 

Saying goodbye to September...

It's time to bid adieu to September and embrace October. I need to get my fall decorating done. I'm running behind on it this year. One of the first things I set out in fall is my Harvest Angel 

I will still be wearing flip flops on the warmer days, but it is time to look for new fall tennis shoes. Something I can wear socks with on those cool fall days. I am thinking Nike because it has been years since I had Nike. I think they were even more comfortable than my Skechers. 

I also need to pick me up a zip up hoodie for fall. I don't like heavy jackets. I will probably go with a basic gray Old Navy jacket. 

I am on the prowl for a new cup for my hot chocolate. I am always on the prowl for new cups. Something with lots of room for marshmallows. I would love to find some of these.

Hubby and I are both off today so we may go to some antique stores this morning. Just not sure what we want to do today, but I know it will be fun.

Loving Wood Block Sayings....

I am loving some of the wood block signs I see everywhere. Here are some of my favorites. 

And my favorite....

Sunday Morning Song

An exciting day ahead.....

Hubby and I are taking day to head out and do some shopping. We are going to an antique/flea market about an hour away. I'm very excited about it because it is 13,000 square feet. I am not sure what they will have but I am sure there will be lots of neat things to look at. 

Of course, since I don't know what I'm looking for it doesn't really matter what they have. It just promises to be an awesome day. 

After that, we are going to head over to Old Time Pottery. I want to look and see if they have any of these fall candle holders. 

Or these fabric pumpkins. My cousin makes them but I don't live close enough to her for her to teach me how. I may just buy one since they are only $3.99. Then maybe I can inspect them and determine how to make them. 

I also want to look for these little elves on ladders while they are on sale as well. I love little elves at Christmas time. 

After that, there is a yarn shop I want to stop by. I will be in 7th heaven with all these new yarns. I get so tired of the same old yarns at AC Moore and Walmart. I want a particular color of orange that I can't find anywhere else. 

Well, as you can see I have a busy day planned. Hope you have a great day as well.