November 20

I know I said I would put pics up today. It is still today even if it is 11:00 pm my time.

I can't figure out how to use my camera and change it to non-flash mode so I only got one pic of him with Little S after it was over. I am hoping to play around with the camera tomorrow so I can take more pics.

I also took this pic last night with my phone.

The cast did an amazing job. I have been taking the boyz to plays down at the school for at least 10 years now and this is the first time I remember the show being sold out. They had to turn people away tonight and that was after they added seating.

There are some really talented kids this year and I can't wait to see what they will do next year.

Stacy

November 19

Tonight is opening night of "the Wizard of Oz" at our High School. Tween is the Munchkin Coroner and has a solo.

Little S absolutely can not wait one more minute to go see him. The put a preview on for the kids earlier in the week and he has talked non-stop about it since.

Hopefully I can get a picture or two to put up here tonight or tomorrow. I think there is some rule about not taking flash picture so I am not sure I will get any, but I sure will try.

I closed my second party after work today and it was another huge party. I am so excited that this opportunity came back around at just the right time. Almost all of the profits from the first party went back into the business. This party I will be able to take a few dollars out and put some stuff on layaway for Christmas.

I also have my Open House on Sunday and another party on Monday. WooHoo...maybe I won't have to go back to work full time.

Stacy

November 18

Rules of Marriage - Answer

My husband loves, loves, loves ketchup. On almost everything. Really! He loves it so much that for many years for Christmas my Mum would wrap up a bottle and give it to him.

So the answer was: I can NEVER run out of ketchup or it is immediate grounds for divorce! And it has to be Heinz.

I have only ran out once in all 17 years. Thankfully, he let that one slide...lol I normally buy the 2-pack of the big bottles and try to keep 2 extra on hand.

So recently when Chris K told me about a certain shirt he got his son I had to have a look at it.

I will be ordering this shirt for hubby for Christmas. He also loves saying t-shirts and I am sure he will wear this one with pride!

So do you and your spouse have any silly rules like that?

Stacy

November 17

Rules of Marriage

When hubby and I were about to get married a few (ahem) years ago, he told me one thing that would send us to divorce court very quick.

Anyone want to take a guess as to what that one rule is? I can almost guarantee that you will not get the right answer.

Go ahead, try it. And no Mum & Tony, you cannot participate this time. I am pretty sure you know the answer.

I'll post the answer tomorrow.

Good Luck!

Stacy

November 16

Saturday my parents and grandmother came up to visit for the day. We went to a Christmas display and while waiting in line for Santa, Little S and I were goofing off.

The nose actually blinked, but I couldn't catch it blinking. And his shirt says "Born to Break Hearts". I love those saying shirts.

Yesterday was the end of the year skating party for the community soccer league. Our skating rink also has some other fun things in it. Like bouncer's and laser tag and a few other things. This was the first time that Little S was big enough to climb the rock wall.

Here he is just starting up. And below is him at the top right after he rang the buzzer. He went up twice and made it to the top both times. What a little pumpkin. Sorry the pics are the best quality. I took them from my phone and tried to zoom in.

Stacy

November 15

Lately I have noticed a trend on some TV programs that I watch. I see people walk into their living room or family room, go over to a table and pour themselves a glass of water from a pitcher.

Is this a common thing in your house? I have never just had a pitcher of water sitting around for people to get a drink when they needed one. I feel that the kitchen isn't that far that they can't walk in there and get something.

Do you keep a pitcher of fresh water in your living area for people to help themselves?

Stacy

November 14

Prompts to Ponder

Hot or Cold?

If you had to live in a place that the temperature was always either very hot or very cold, which would you choose and why?

Stacy

November 13

Friday the 13th. Hmmm.....Does today bother anyone being that it is a Superstitious day?

I can remember Friday the 13th ever bothering me. I would and still make jokes about it, but nothing bad has ever happened to me on that day.

Does anyone know what the big deal is with that date anyhow? Who decided it was an unlucky day? and Why?

Not much going on in this neck of the woods. The school came up with this really cool fundraiser for the Disney trip and Teen has almost paid for his whole trip with it ($550). And it was also the easiest fundraiser he has ever done. Anyone wanting ideas for an easy fundraiser that makes a ton of money, email me and I'll get you the details.

I have to get my butt in gear and get some stuff straightened up around here. My parents are coming up tomorrow and my dining room recently puked on itself again.

Have a great night!

Stacy

November 12

Last Saturday Teen had the privilege of going to the Pitt vs Syracuse game and playing with the Pitt band during the opening parade and half time.

This is them waiting around before entering the field. That's Teen with the trumpet looking right at us.

Did I mention that Pitt uses Heinz Field for their games? The Very Same Field as the Pittsburgh Steelers!

I can only guess which one he is from this angle. Hubby was one of the chaperone's that day and got as close as he could to get picks. We don't have a camera that takes really good close ups.

They lost half of the band for the trip that day. Our Cross Country Team qualified for States and it just happened to fall on the same day. Many of our band kids are also in Cross Country.

Oh well, there is always next year. But the kids that did go really enjoyed it. They had a blast and Teen was so excited when he got home. He said it was intimidating but also cool playing in front of all of those people. He is used to our little high school field that maybe has a couple hundred people on a Friday night, not the couple thousand that were there.

Stacy

November 11

If you see a Veteran or Service Member, please remember to tell them Thank You!

Below is a picture of what we call our Memorial Wall.

Who they are in this order: hubby's great grandfather, my grandmother, my dad, hubby's dad, hubby's grandfather. The flag was my grandmothers and the certificate was also my grandmothers.

We are so proud of our family members who served to give us the freedom and rights that we have.

Stacy