After the moment of panic had subsided, I realized it was just my harvest scarecrow, that had fallen in the afternoon winds and somehow became positioned as if it was peering into our house.
And then I did what every good blogger would have done...
Friday, October 31, 2008
A Moment of Freakout
Late yesterday afternoon, as I went around the house closing blinds and windows in preparation for going out to dinner, I came into our formal dinning room and was freaked out by a dark image staring into our front window.
After the moment of panic had subsided, I realized it was just my harvest scarecrow, that had fallen in the afternoon winds and somehow became positioned as if it was peering into our house.
And then I did what every good blogger would have done...
...got my camera and took a picture! LOL.
After the moment of panic had subsided, I realized it was just my harvest scarecrow, that had fallen in the afternoon winds and somehow became positioned as if it was peering into our house.
And then I did what every good blogger would have done...
Under $3.00...Finally!
I had to stop and get gas the other day in Orange County on the way home from Disneyland. Finally, I got to pay under $3.00 a gallon for gas...just barely though.
Later that evening, as we were out and about, I noticed the price of gas had significantly dropped during the course of the day. One gas station had gone from $3.01 when I took Hannah to school, to $2.89 less than 10 hours later! Another gas station we passed had dropped .10 cents that day! When I filled up the van, I was jumping for joy 'it only' cost $55 to fill the tank!! At one point during the summer, the gas pump shut off after $90!!
Thank the Lord the prices are finally coming down. Let's hope they continue to do so!
Later that evening, as we were out and about, I noticed the price of gas had significantly dropped during the course of the day. One gas station had gone from $3.01 when I took Hannah to school, to $2.89 less than 10 hours later! Another gas station we passed had dropped .10 cents that day! When I filled up the van, I was jumping for joy 'it only' cost $55 to fill the tank!! At one point during the summer, the gas pump shut off after $90!! Thank the Lord the prices are finally coming down. Let's hope they continue to do so!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
The Rest of My Birthday...
We got home from Disneyland late afternoon and then the four of us went to dinner at BJ's. It was a nice dinner and anytime we eat out is a treat and means I don't have to cook! We ended our dinner with trying the new Double Chocolate Pizookie. It was all chocolate and was really rich, but ohhhh so yummy!
And for my birthday, Steven's taking me to Hollywood in a few weeks to see Wicked!!!! I am SOOO excited to see this!! Steven and I used to see musicals more often, prior to having children, and it's been a long time since we've gone to anything in Hollywood.
We have a Saturday afternoon matinee and the plan is to spend the night in Hollywood somewhere and make it a mini getaway. There is lots to see and do in Hollywood and it'll be fun to spend some time exploring. I can't wait!
And for my birthday, Steven's taking me to Hollywood in a few weeks to see Wicked!!!! I am SOOO excited to see this!! Steven and I used to see musicals more often, prior to having children, and it's been a long time since we've gone to anything in Hollywood.
We have a Saturday afternoon matinee and the plan is to spend the night in Hollywood somewhere and make it a mini getaway. There is lots to see and do in Hollywood and it'll be fun to spend some time exploring. I can't wait!
My Special Day at Disneyland
I couldn't have asked for a more perfect day at Disneyland. The weather was perfect. It wasn't very crowded, and we just took it easy and meandered at a relaxing pace. The only thing that would have made the day more perfect was if Steven and my Dad didn't have to work, and Hannah was out of school. But other than that, it was a great day at The Happiest Place on Earth!
Of course we stopped off at City Hall for a birthday button, for me and my Mom, whose birthday is tomorrow!
I was her best birthday present 35 years ago! :) 
With my little Tinkerbell waiting to meet the REAL TInkerbell and some of her fairy friends. 
The birthday girls taking a spin on the Tea Cups. 
I LOVE this picture! And must have it printed! 
We were able to stay a little bit longer than usual for a mid week trip because Steven went and picked up Hannah from school for me. Next week are minimum days for Hannah and then she's off track for three weeks! So we'll be definitely planning some more trips...soon!
I was her best birthday present 35 years ago! :)
We were able to stay a little bit longer than usual for a mid week trip because Steven went and picked up Hannah from school for me. Next week are minimum days for Hannah and then she's off track for three weeks! So we'll be definitely planning some more trips...soon!
"Half Way to 70"
In our family, it's a birthday tradition for my Dad to point out what age you are half way to. And today, I am officially half way to 70. :::gasp::: Today, I am 35 years old.
I have reached that age whereas commercials for particular medications for women have specific warnings for those over 35. I have reached that age, whereas my GYN wants me to have a baseline mammogram. And I have reached that age whereas I am strangely suffering from extremely high blood pressure the last couple of days and must visit my primary doctor on Friday. Am I too young to say "it sucks getting older?". LOL.
But today, I will set all that aside, and go be goofy and have a good time at The Happiest Place on Earth with my Mom, Uncle Bart, and Rachel. I am very much looking forward to it!
Picture taken last weekend at Disneyland.
I have reached that age whereas commercials for particular medications for women have specific warnings for those over 35. I have reached that age, whereas my GYN wants me to have a baseline mammogram. And I have reached that age whereas I am strangely suffering from extremely high blood pressure the last couple of days and must visit my primary doctor on Friday. Am I too young to say "it sucks getting older?". LOL.
But today, I will set all that aside, and go be goofy and have a good time at The Happiest Place on Earth with my Mom, Uncle Bart, and Rachel. I am very much looking forward to it!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Halloween School Parade
Last year, following the Halloween parade at Hannah's school, I wrote this post in regards to this picture:
While I knew these costumes stirred quite the upset amongst us moms who were standing together, I had no idea just how many others were upset about the French Maids until last month, when I was at a PTA meeting. I guess for a while it was up in the air as to whether or not the principal would allow the traditional Halloween parade this year.
Well, the parade will go on, at least for another year, and last week, a letter came home addressing the Halloween parade and it's costume "rules and regulations".
The first item on the list was stating the theme for the parade. The theme is "literary characters". Um, okay, we've never had a theme, but that's okay. I then panicked about the costume Hannah was going to wear, she was going to be a Jedi and I quickly decided if she couldn't be a Jedi, I wasn't buying her a new costume just for a 30 minute parade and she'd just not dress up. But HELLO, there are Jedi's in the Star Wars books. :::Whew::: We're covered. Made me feel even better when she told me she'd asked her teacher about being a Jedi and the teacher said is was 'okay'. But if you really get to thinking about it, almost everything can be found as a character in a book. Everything. Even French Maids.
The second and third rules, I believe are the most important. "All costumes must follow the District dress code" and "all costumes must be age appropriate (no revealing costumes)." Whoo Hooo! The dress code is being threatened. LOL.
The note ended with the warning that if students do not follow the guidelines, they will not be allowed to participate and will be asked to change immediately.
I'm thinking that since the principal went to the trouble of writing and sending out this letter, that perhaps this year, the costumes will be closely monitored. Here's hoping they won't have to ask students to sit out and that the parents were responsible with how they let their student out the door that morning. We shall see come Friday morning...
While I knew these costumes stirred quite the upset amongst us moms who were standing together, I had no idea just how many others were upset about the French Maids until last month, when I was at a PTA meeting. I guess for a while it was up in the air as to whether or not the principal would allow the traditional Halloween parade this year.Well, the parade will go on, at least for another year, and last week, a letter came home addressing the Halloween parade and it's costume "rules and regulations".
The first item on the list was stating the theme for the parade. The theme is "literary characters". Um, okay, we've never had a theme, but that's okay. I then panicked about the costume Hannah was going to wear, she was going to be a Jedi and I quickly decided if she couldn't be a Jedi, I wasn't buying her a new costume just for a 30 minute parade and she'd just not dress up. But HELLO, there are Jedi's in the Star Wars books. :::Whew::: We're covered. Made me feel even better when she told me she'd asked her teacher about being a Jedi and the teacher said is was 'okay'. But if you really get to thinking about it, almost everything can be found as a character in a book. Everything. Even French Maids.
The second and third rules, I believe are the most important. "All costumes must follow the District dress code" and "all costumes must be age appropriate (no revealing costumes)." Whoo Hooo! The dress code is being threatened. LOL.
The note ended with the warning that if students do not follow the guidelines, they will not be allowed to participate and will be asked to change immediately.
I'm thinking that since the principal went to the trouble of writing and sending out this letter, that perhaps this year, the costumes will be closely monitored. Here's hoping they won't have to ask students to sit out and that the parents were responsible with how they let their student out the door that morning. We shall see come Friday morning...
Monday, October 27, 2008
I've Been Tagged
I was originally tagged by Janeen, Reid and Ellie's mom for some online fun, but since then, have gotten tagged by other online friends, so here goes:
1. I am a bit of a control freak.
2. Steven and I met in the Singles Ministry at church.
3. I actually like to grocery shop - when prepared with a list and a menu in hand.
4. I hate cleaning the shower and mopping floors.
5. One of these days I'm going to run out of gas because there are times I let my tank get so low.
6. I am a bit addicted to my online life. :X
7. Someday I want to take a photography class.
I know the rules are to tag 7 people, but I couldn't come up with 7 that haven't already been tagged as of the moment I am working on this post. So the people I choose to tag are:
Liz - Liz's World
Joy - Howse Family Happenings
Grace - A Barefoot Home
Alyssa - Jon and Alyssa
1. I am a bit of a control freak.2. Steven and I met in the Singles Ministry at church.
3. I actually like to grocery shop - when prepared with a list and a menu in hand.
4. I hate cleaning the shower and mopping floors.
5. One of these days I'm going to run out of gas because there are times I let my tank get so low.
6. I am a bit addicted to my online life. :X
7. Someday I want to take a photography class.
I know the rules are to tag 7 people, but I couldn't come up with 7 that haven't already been tagged as of the moment I am working on this post. So the people I choose to tag are:
Liz - Liz's World
Joy - Howse Family Happenings
Grace - A Barefoot Home
Alyssa - Jon and Alyssa
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