Finally Fall?

It is Wednesday, October 22nd! Almost the end of October I can hardly believe it! This is fall as we know it... the leaves are changing color and I got some great shots outside..love those colors.
I am thinking... about choices. I am going to a retreat tonight at church about making choices. The excitement of learning something new, something different from my own perspective, is in my head. I love to learn. I think this is why I miss being in school, studying something, anything. This feeling of excitement.
I am thankful for... my daddy! He is a wonderful man. Caring, empathetic (most of the time), no nonsense and straight laced. There is no doubt of his love for me or my family. It shines thru in his actions. I am thankful that I have him. I am thankful he is willing to be there for me on days like today. I had book fair shopping and a luncheon this morning, then off to get Steven some basketball shoes. Got home at about 2 and Steven needed to leave about 2:30 to go to Lincoln for a basketball jamboree (schedule says) Steven say it's a practice game. Jack doesn't get out of school til 2:35 and home about 2:50. Then tonight I have to leave shortly for the retreat at church -which is optional, but I sooooo want to do it. So my daddy came and got Steven, took him to the Jamboree and will bring him home. Thanks dad!! I could have made it work, but everyone would be running and stressed... instead, they have some time together. Priceless.
Today in the kitchen... Taco's.. we had the chicken last night in a quick meal change
I am reading... Just finished the last Twilight book. Now I am reading Confessions of a Confederate Farmgirl -a memoir for bookclub.
I am hoping... that this weather lasts forever! I love it!! It is in the 80s and breezy -perfect baseball and being outside weather.
I am hearing... the World Series just started!!! The Backstreet Men (as my dh refers to the Boys now) sang the anthem and Jackson said "that lasted like 5 minutes"
Going on around me... dinner, Jackson is reading, we are all watching a few minutes of the game
One of my favorite things... naps! I have not been feeling my best lately. I have struggled with sleeping and breathing at the same time. Today was crammed with activity and when Jon got home I had a minute to lay down and close my eyes. 50 minutes of heaven and now I feel excellent.

A picture thought I am sharing... how cute are they!!!

Bright and Early..

It is Tuesday, October 14th...

I am thinking... how weird it is to wake up in the morning and only see one kid. Steven had his 2nd basketball tryout today at 6 A.M.!! I think that is crazy... but he was not phased at all. However this morning I looked in the frig and he took his sandwich -but left the rest of his lunch! So no cheese stick, carrots or drink for him. The gatorade I put in there for him is now on the counter -but not with him at tryouts.

I am thankful for... Jonathan dropping Steven off to his try-out so I didn't have to get up. I am so not a morning person...

Today in the kitchen... Taco Tuesday!

I am going... to work in Jackson's class, then I'll be back

I am reading... nothing yet --although I just got an email that Ciera finished Twilight book4 -so I'll be reading that later today!

I am hoping... for a productive day. I have lot's I would like to get done around here.

I am hearing... Jack chattering to me.

Going on around me... just Jack getting ready for school stuff and dogs running around

One of my favorite things... cool, brisk mornings and a nice hot cup of constant comment tea!

Some plans for the rest of the week: Maybe another 6 a.m. tryout for Steven tomorrow -we have to see if he makes the next cut....bible study on Thursday and book club at the Cheesecake Factory tomorrow!

A picture thought I am sharing... I just took this picture of Jackson because he wanted one for his blog -but he claims I no longer take face pictures of him. Look how old he is getting, and that hair!

Basketball

It is (Friday) October 10,2008

I am thinking... about making a cup of tea, sitting in my chair and reading some more of book 3 of Twilight...
I am thankful for... modern medicine. Yesterday I felt horrible... today, 24 hours after taking the first dose of antibiotics I feel way better!
Today in the kitchen... nothing happening, not even sure what we are having for dinner.
I am going... to a Demarle at Home Rendez-Vous party at Cynthia's.... kitchen and cooking items --looking forward to it. I need to replace my muffin pan as my Pampered Chef one broke... so it's good to see the options that are out there first.
I am reading... book 3 of Twilight... not actually sure what the name of it is?
I am hoping... that Steven's try outs go well for the school basketball team~
I am hearing... pitter patter of doggy feet and Jackson talking to the dogs
Going on around me... waiting for Steven to get home
One of my favorite things... molasses cookies are back! I got some yesterday and they are perfect with a cup of hot tea (which I am about to go make...)
Some plans for the rest of the weekend: going with my mom to see Forever Plaid downtown tomorrow, other than that --resting, cleaning and reading
A picture thought I am sharing.....

Steven hasn't played basketball since April. He made the All-Star team (pictured) after that season, but he has been concentrating on Baseball. Today he is at tryouts for the 7th grade team at school. I hope he makes it -he loves to play and we enjoy watching him. Most of all -I know HE wants to make it --so I hope that it works out for him.