My dear friend Joey - I love you and Goodbye

I think back when we brought you home as a puppy and you chewed up everything you could find. You ate underwear, socks, twist ties and plastic. You ate so much that you had to have an operation on your stomach. Your X-rays looked like a cartoon so full of stuff. But you came back and were such a sweet fun dog. You loved to go bye-bye. You hated it when we left. You let me dress you up like an angel, a Colts fan, a 500 fan and a bumble bee. You loved to take walks but mostly you loved being wherever we were. You were always right there when one of us was sick. You layed right beside us. If we were upset you were right there being our friend. No matter how much you got in trouble you always gave us unconditional love. But today you went to doggy heaven. I know that you were the angel dog that they have been waiting on. We will miss you so much. With all my love Joey. Goodbye.

Spruce up your gift giving

I love these gift bags. It is so nice to give a gift in cute packaging. These were so simple and so inexpensive. And I like that they have the initials. And I'm so looking forward to spring so this big beautiful flower will brighten anyone's day. Enjoy.

Crafts Crafts Crafts

I haven't blogged for a while. I've been busy doing some crafts and catching up on my scrapbooking. I loved doing crafts and seeing all the craft blogs. Here are two of the wreaths I've done. One is for Christmas next year and one is for Valentines Day. I love wreaths on my door or anywhere in the house. Both of these wreaths I saw on other blogs and wanted to try them. I love them and can't wait to put them up for the holidays.

My first Grandparents Day

Today I got to go to Addi's class room and spend sometime in the morning and then go to lunch with Addi. They sang some songs and read us a story and the most special part was when Addi brought me the card he made me and gave me a hug. Then we went to lunch and Addi really enjoyed his juice and my carrots! I love you Addi I had a great day.

Happy Birthday Mom - and a mini Halloween Party

My beautiful mom's birthday was October 29. She never ages and has a smile that makes me so happy. We started our celebration with lunch at Binkley's with Claude, Sara, Ashley, Evan,Andrea, Baron, Addi and Gigi. A few gifts and laughs like only family can have made for a great lunch. Then mom and I went shopping at Von Maur. Mom got a new shirt thanks to birthday money from Claude and Sara. Then we were back home to prepare some food for a mini Halloween Party. Andrea and Baron and the kids and Nick and Micah joined us for a little food and a Pumkin carving party. Then of course the kids and I had to do the Monster March to chase off any Halloween Monsters! We had a great night.

It is definitely fall!

On Sunday Baron was trying to get paid for some odd jobs so he decided to start raking leaves. The kids thought it was fun time and they did have fun playing in the leaves. Our neighbor heard that there might be money to be made so decided to come over and help rake ours instead of his. After they left though John and I decided we might as well pick them all up. More work than I wanted on a beautiful Sunday but it had to be done.

Gigi's Birthday Weekend

This weekend was Gigi's third birthday party. She had a duckpin bowling party and she loved it. The kids had an hour to bowl and then we went upstairs to a 50's type diner for lunch. Andrea and Baron had several activities for the kids to do. Then Gigi got an ice cream sundae with a #3 candle which she was excited to blow out. She smiled from ear to ear when we sang Happy Birthday to her. Then she said "Thank you for singing Happy Birthday to me". Such a cutey! I love you and so enjoyed watching you have fun with your friends.