Birthdays

     I consider October to be the start of the holiday season for my family.  That is because we have 2 birthdays 5 days apart this month and from there, it is Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.  We just start and keep on rolling.  I love it but it sure is busy.  When I was single or even as a DINK, it never seemed as busy as it is now.  And my kids are little!  This week alone - I have my in-laws, J's birthday, my parents, E's birthday party, and Fall Festival.  I am looking forward to next weekend a lot!  I am going to crash and not get up ever again.  Until the following week.
     But that is why I am thankful  this week.  It is because of birthdays.  Today's in particular.  Yes, I have thanked my mother in law and father in law for the son that they produced who became my husband.  I am very grateful for him.  I love him.  He is having  a bit of a hard time being "in his late 30's" but I love it because it means that we have spent one more year together.  I don't think he remembers that we met the not long after his birthday.  In fact, the co-worker that introduced us wanted me to come to his birthday party.  I felt it was too much.  He even says he wasn't his best that night.  Hmmmmm.

      In any case, I am grateful for every year.  Seriously, wasn't he a cutie?
      Happy "late 30's" birthday baby!   (Happy shrimp and grits for me since we are going out tonight!)

Loving Fall

 I I love fall!  I love the decorations and hate the fact that Christmas stuff is already out!  Let's celebrate the good things about this time of year - like sunkissed apples that you pick off the tree!  Pumpkins!  Carrot cake - this is always a fall dessert for us.  Maybe because my husband always wants it for his birthday.  Anyway, check out these really cool ideas for decorating! 

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Made out of dryer tubing!!!  Awesome! 

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     Below are the links if you want to check them out - always give credit where credit is due!  By the way, have you checked out pinterest?  New love! That is where I got most of my ideas.  I have always loved the wire pumpkins and was thrilled to be able to make 2 for less than the price of one!  

     So the above ideas translated into what is below.  I am pretty impressed with myself!  So are my kids.  E.  Loved the idea when I showed it to her online and suggested the cat.  I found a silhouette, cut it up and voila' a cat!

     (1 of ) My blessing(s) for this week?  The internet.  Crazy, I know, some think it is a curse but sometimes, it is my sanity!  Plus, it makes me happy to step outside and see pretty things and I got it off the internet!  What was your blessing this week?
Enjoy your weekend! 

1. http://www.aubutfamily.com/2010/09/boo-bash-milk-jug-ghost-craft.html
2. http://mycraftymoments.blogspot.com/2010/10/who-said-pumpkins-need-to-be-orange.html