This Weekend

I broke my camera, so I don't have any pictures to share right now. We have been super, duper busy. I don't look for it to slow down until after Christmas. Friday, I made the one hour drive to pick up some plates from the ceramic shop. Saturday, I drove back down there to pick up some supplies I needed from Michaels to finish up these Halloween orders. Last night, Jason and the girls carved the pumpkin. He did a great job, and I am headed to the kitchen to roast those seeds. We spent the afternoon at the nursing home. Jason's grandmother celebrated her 80th birthday yesterday, and there was a big turnout for her party today. It was great getting to see everyone!

On a side note--If you are planning to get your little one a Fisher Price ixl, I would go ahead and pick that up. I went to Target--none, WalMart--none, KMart--none, and finally found one at the WalMart in our tiny town. WalMart.com is also sold out of the pink ones. I was starting to panic and think I had missed out on another Christmas must!! I was having flash backs of the zsu zsu pets!

Trashy TV

Does cleaning out your DVR count as cleaning?? No one was feeling well, so we are all home today. I have shared before that I like some trashy, reality tv. While the girls were napping, I watched the last episode of Teen Mom. There are a couple of girls on there that need a reality check/old fashioned spanking!! However, I love Tyler and Catelynn. This young couple chose to break the cycle and give their daughter up for adoption. They come from broken/unstable homes and wanted more for their daughter. I was so impressed watching this 16 year old couple show more maturity than their parents and most adults. Now that I have said that, what will I "clean" next?:)

Puppy

God knew I couldn't handle boys, and he blessed me with two little girls. What was I thinking keeping this boy puppy?? I cannot handle boys! Would anyone like to offer this puppy a good home? He was born in February to a long-haired dachshund mother and (mostly likely) a cocker spaniel dad. He is very good-natured and good with kids. I think he weighs close to 9 or 10 pounds.

Monkey Day

Laura made the cutest monkey cupcakes a few weeks ago, and I filed it away for future reference. Last week was a short week at school, and MC's teacher wanted to have some fun. I jumped on it and offered to help with a monkey day. I made the monkey cupcakes (thanks Laura) for snacks. I taught the kids how to draw a cute monkey, and we used brown wicky sticks for tails. The teacher read them a Curious George book after all the artsy fun.

I love working in MC's school. I am able to spend time with her and do art projects with her class. As a fundraiser for the Fall Festival, I created a fall platter to be raffled. Each child and teacher added a thumbprint that I turned into pumpkins, turkeys, and scarecrows.

Vexcon

Do you remember the big Vexcon birthday party? We had a great time and were so happy that the cast was willing ot come to our house. To thank them, I painted a personalized plate. Mrs. Donnie was so happy and said she would put it on the shelf behind here desk, where they film her. Jason saw it on last week's show. I could not believe it! I looked around on their facebook, and I saw a picture of some behind the scenes that they are filming. My plate was there! How exciting!

I Love Fall Break!

Friday was Fall Festival at school. Saturday was a plate party, and Sunday was another plate party. Monday and Tuesday--FALL BREAK!! I thought I would get a lot of painting done, but no. Molly isn't feeling well, and we are all exhausted. I have accomplished working on my Thirty One order. I am having a catalog party to help out a friend who just signed up with the company. I have chosen to do tons of Christmas shopping from the catalog. She has started a facebook page for her Thirty One business. I thought the square tote was really cute, then she posted a picture of how she uses it. I thought it was a great idea in my quest to be more organized:)

I hope Santa will bring Molly this cute floral bag; she loves carrying her toys around;) Speaking of Molly, she is a talker. Several people last week commented on how well she speaks for her age. I always say that she gets lots of practice, because she never stops. Just a few minutes ago I told her that she was going to have to hush. Her reply was, "I not know how to hush." And no, she has talked non-stop since she rolled out of bed.

Meme's Little Moovers

I will be painting and firing until Christmas Eve, but I am so thanksful for the parties! Here is one that I can share; it was a birthday present, so I am not ruining the surprise. The baby is only two months old--what a precious foot! Don't miss my "newphew's" print in a spot on the neck:)