Friday, October 31, 2008

Happy Halloween!



Happy Halloween to all,

Just thinking back today of my childhood and how excited I would be that is was Halloween...really, more for the candy than the costumes. (I have always been a lover of the candy.) Is there a better feeling then coming home from hitting as many houses as you can and then dumping all of your candy out on the floor to "check out the goods." I remember always having at least a couple of the greatest candy bars in the world...I always made a mental note of which house the "good stuff" came from and that I would be sure and stop by there next year... I also remember my father sitting in the floor, telling me it was his job as a dad to "test" a couple of the treats.. I can just hear him saying, "you can never be too careful these days, somebody might have stuck a blade in one." I always wondered how he got around the blade or glass as he was eating the entire piece...(Parents parogative!)
The funniest thing, that I still laugh about today are the outfits(not costumes) my mother would make my sister and I wear. The anual "Hobo outfit."
You say you don't know what that is?? Well let me tell you... you go into you father's closet and pull out that "Sears Leisure Suit" sports coat that is a size 50 along with one of his neck ties. Hopefully your sister hasn't gotten that tie that Aunt "_______" gave him that has pictures of old 1940's cars on it.. you put it around your neck along with one his big "trucker caps" and a pair of his outdoor boots that he wears to take the garbage out and there you go... a fine looking HOBO... What the heck... I really didn't know that hobo's had a certain "look." I mean cowboys do, policemen do, but Hobo's?? When was that last time you saw a hobo? Are there still hobo's around??
My sister called last week and I picked the phone up and she immediately said, "tell my kids what we were for Halloween every year." Her 12 and 9 year old didn't know what a hobo was?? They didn't get it at all, but my sister and I had a good laugh...
Hope you all have a good laugh today

Yaya

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Is is to early for Christmas decorating?



Just wondering what you all think. Would if be too early for Christmas decorating this weekend?? This is a picture of ONE of my trees from last year. I usually have about 6-8 trees up in different spots in the house. I usually start right after Thanksgiving and work right up until Christmas eve, trying to get everything "just the way I like it." (never) I thought that maybe this year I would start earlier and be able to keep if up longer and enjoy it longer than a month. I have so many Christmas decorations that I usually am not able to use them all because I run out of room..
I am so ready for the holiday. This year I have talked with "the family" and said I thought it would be a better idea to make each other something for christmas. "The 6 Foot Baby and The Guy have agreed. I am thinking that this Christmans will be more about being together and spending time with each other as opposed to what/how much we can buy. I tried to talk The Six Footer into agreeing to get only three presents "like baby Jesus." Let me just say she said that idea was ridiculous and then told me that I wasn't counting all of the people that came to see Jesus and brought him stuff...(Smart comeback for sure)
Oh well, one new idea at a time.
How are you making new traditions in your family?

Happy Happy,
Yaya

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Big Papa & "The 6 Foot Baby"



I love this picture. This is from the "Family Trip 2008." My father took our famiy and my sister's family to Florida for a week. What a great time we had.
When I look at this picture of my daughter and my father, I think how blessed we are. She has wonderful grandparents that are young and healthy. I am lucky that they are so "involved" in our life. Both of my parents are still considered "young" at 63 years old. (Or at least I think so, especially since I am hitting the 40 something mark.)
I was thinking this weekend as my mother was sitting across from me at the dinner table that her mother passed away with cancer when I was 9 months old. I can't imagine raising my daughter without my mother and father being here.
My mother is at every event/school function my daughter has. She loves to be involved in all of it. I hope to be that grandparent someday... (not soon of course, but one day..)

Happy Wednesday to all
Amy

Saturday, October 25, 2008

HAPPY SATURDAY


Happy Saturday to all:

Just got home from running errands, the usual "no-fun Satuday" errands: grocery, cleaners, Target and the bank... does everyone do the same thing I do?
Thought I would show a picture of my "6 ft baby" that is current, since all of the pictures I have posted have been about 5 years old.. This picture was taken on her
18th birthday... can't believe she is that old. Seems just like yesterday she was making me coffee in her little tykes kitchen, (And yes, I drank the water that had floating black things in it..) I miss those days. She is a senior this year. Her last year of high school. I have really tried to attend all her events because I keep thinking "this is the last time." Oh, well, enough for sadness and on to what am I going to fix for dinner tonight.. take care and hope you all enjoy your Saturday!

Friday, October 24, 2008



Happy Friday everyone. This picture should remind us all of what we will be doing in another month... found this picture of my daughter and "The Guy." This was taken about 5 years ago.. (One of the pictures I had forgotten about on the office computer.) I am one of those people that love winter.. I am hoping that it will be cool enough tonight that I can light a fire and make some of my famous hot chocolate. Hope everyone is enjoying their day..

Much Love
Amy

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Shenandoah Costume GIVEAWAY !!!!!!!

Shenandoah Costume GIVEAWAY !!!!!!!

OK Girls, if you love all things handmade, you need to look at this gal's talent for sewing.. What a beautiful dress, and she is giving it away! Head on over to her post and hurry and show her some love..and also tell her you want to win the costume!! you know I am!
Amy

Wednesday, October 22, 2008




I think I just figured out how to add pictures... this one is of "the 6 foot baby" and "My Guy. " (Only My Guy can get away with calling her that) This was about 5 years ago, around the time we had gotten engaged. (Long engagement right?) Sorry, but this is the only picture that I have on my work computer.. more to come when I get home..

Amy

Good Morning people. Couple of things...

Sorry I haven't written lately, had an episode with the flu over the weekend... not pretty. I had decided that "my guy" is a keeper. I had to wake him up around 3:00 a.m. Saturday morning to "help me" in the bathroom..(do I need to say more?) He got up and didn't say a word.. Boy, am I lucky.. It reminded me of the time in 8th grade when I went to the "Orange Bowl" in the Mall - (Anyone remember that place) and ordered a big slice of cheese pizza with extra cheese. That night I was in the bathroom wishing I hadn't ordered the pizza with "extra cheese." Let's just say I will not eat cheese pizza to this day.. It is funny how those thing stick with you.


My latest problem is figuring out how to add pictures to this blog... are there any helpers out there that can give me a quick lesson?

Hope everyone has a great Wednesday!

Amy

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Thankful

I have decided that on Tuesday's I am going to write what I am thankful for. How about joining me?
Today I am thankful for the obvious, family and friends.
I have a wonderful family that keeps me grounded and loves me when I am not being the "best buddy." What would I do without them.
I am thankful for my dogs... They like you (at least act like it,) when your breathe is not the best or when you have gained 5 pounds and not feeling so good about yourself. They will listen to you, looking you in the eye the entire time, and really act like they know and understand.
I am thankful for my health. I am blessed when I just get up out of the bed and able to dress myself and get in the car and go to work. ( I definately need to remember that:)
I am blessed that God keeps his hand of my and protects me, even though I have not been the "best daughter that I can be"
Today I just remember these things and feel content.. Hope you have a wonderful Tuesday~
Amy

Friday, October 10, 2008

Hi Everyone~

Happy Friday and Happy Blogging ...

My first post, how exciting. I have read so many neat blogs that I thought I would give it a try myself. Here's to hoping that I have done this correctly. This will be a great spot for me to randomly chronicle my thoughts, feelings and ideas.. If you want to take a peak into this crazy world, then come on in.....

What don't you love about Friday's? Especially in October. Football, bonfires, sweaters, caramel apples, pumpkins, hot chocolate and falling leaves.. This is my favorite season of the year. That sounds all great and wonderful, but the real reason I love fall is because I can put the swimsuit away and I won't have to see it again for another 6 months. Every year I swear that this will be the last summer that I wear this ugly dress of a swimsuit... I also say I will be in a really cute Ralph Lauren Tankini next year that doesn't have a skirt to cover my lovely thighs... that never happens. Spring rolls around and the swim skirt thingy( always tastefully in black) comes back out... oh well.. maybe next year will be different... In the meantime.. lets enjoy covering those bodies up... I know I will..
Amy