Fall Fling 2009

Last night was Church of the Mediator's Fall Fling. It is a silent auction/dinner that raises money for their building fund...we are building a new church. My whole family always goes (grandparents, aunt, cousins, etc...) and this year my in-laws came as well. It was good food, good company and a great auction. We are going to be going on a trip to Sarasota, FL, with my in-laws. Disney here we come!

A new favorite...

We started a new tradition at the "Durren Family Xmas Eve" get together. We all make gifts and then exchange. For example, last year I made homemade Kahlua. So, I made 8 bottles and all of the families got the same thing. My wheels are already turning for this year. While I was googling for some canning directions and how-to's, I came across a new website... www.pickyourown.org. This is one of my new favorites, you should check it out.

Silly girl.

Alex and I were headed to drop Livi off at school and then to the "Y" for mama's workout. Livi of course had her back pack and Alex needed a bag for the "Y". Livi passed on her princess back pack for her to use. Alex thought that it was simply the greatest thing ever. I thought I was going to have to strap her in the carseat with it on her back.

So here she is, this picture is pure Alex...leopard print hoodie, pink princess back pack (or pack-pack, as she says it) and her paci upside down!

Adorable.

10 things...

Here are 10 random things about me...
1. I truly believe (for me anyways...) blond is better
2. I break out in hives A LOT...stress, excitement, confrontation, nervous, etc, etc, etc...
3. I love my job, even though its hard to always act like it
4. I love being a domestic diva
5. I wish I owned my own business...probably a bakery
6. I love color but my house is very khaki
7. I love my husband but he irritates more than anybody else
8. I wish I went to church more often than I do
9. I think that if you are a provider of health care you should receive it for free at the place in which you provide....ugh to health care bills
10.I really do care what people think...

Off to school on the bus...

Oh yeah...

We went on our first trip with the camper we bought nearly 2 years ago! It was fun and we learned a lot. Flooded the camper a little, couldn't get the tv to work and didn't get the awning pulled down. But, all in all, it was good and we will do it again. We went to a Jellystone, Yogi Bear campground and the facility was awesome. It was cold and a little rainy but the kids didn't care. They had a blast and that is why we went in the first place.

School Days...

The top 3 things I first thought of today about Livi starting pre-school:

1. Thank God! She needs rules and a good strong schedule. She needs to be challenged a little more with learning to keep her interested and out of trouble.

2. I'm excited that Livi will be making new friends. These could be the people that she is friends with for many years to come and that is awesome!

3. Oh my God! I can't believe that I have a daughter old enough for school. Yikes, my "baby" is grown up. sigh, tear up and then get it together!