In Ohio, Trick or Treating is also called Beggar's Night.
I didn't realize, until MBB looked at me like I had grown another head, that it isn't called Beggar's Night everywhere.
In fact (according to Wikipedia), Beggar's Night only exists in Ohio, Iowa and Massachusetts.
Imagine that!
I know that I do not normally post personal pictures on the Blog.
I figure I can make an exception this time - I don't think MaBell and OB are too identifiable unless you already know them. :)
Namaste.
We spent most of Saturday working on OB's Science Project.
I didn't realize how long it would take us - it isn't just a cake.
See, the nucleus had to be something a bit special - like a cupcake!
And those things that connect to the nucleus (OB isn't here to tell me the name) - oatmeal cookies!
So, the morning was spent baking and baking and baking and the afternoon was spent decorating.
Introducing: OB's Animal Cell!
I think he did a wonderful job - the teacher must have agreed with me - he got a 100 / 100.
We had some left over batter and icing, so I made another cake for us.
Introducing: SassyMarie's Smiley Cake!
Namaste.
In the past, I always avoided discussions about politics.
Nothing good ever comes of them, unless you like arguments.
I found myself moving away from that this election year. . .
What did I learn?
Nothing good ever comes from discussions about politics!
Namaste.
Some people mark the year by the changing of seasons - we do too.
The difference?
Others go from fall to winter.
We go from football/volleyball to basketball.
Yep, the seasons have changed.
OB's team had a heart-breaking end to their season, losing the play-off game 6-7.
They had a winning season and did so much better than last year.
His first day of basketball try-outs is today.
MaBell is heavy into basketball practices already - try-outs were two days after volleyball districts.
No rest for the sport athletes!
Namaste.
"My Wish"
Rascal Flatts
I hope that the days come easy and the moments pass slow, And each road leads you where you want to go, And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose, I hope you choose the one that means the most to you. And if one door opens to another door closed, I hope you keep on walkin' till you find the window, If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile, But more than anything, more than anything, My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to, Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small, You never need to carry more than you can hold, And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.
I hope you never look back, but ya never forget,
All the ones who love you, in the place you left,
I hope you always forgive, and you never regret,
And you help somebody every chance you get,
Oh, you find God's grace, in every mistake,
And you always give more than you take.
**Note: I didn't include all of the lyrics, just the ones that I am working on a design for. :)
Namaste.
I think we finally got MaBell healthy. . .Just in time for. . .
Yep, OB now has the virus.
He seems to have it a bit worst than MaBell did, so wish us luck.
Namaste.
I got to stop by my favorite coffee shop this morning which took me on a trip down memory lane:
Phone call from SassyMarie to Egypt. . .
Egypt: "Hello."
Me: "I'm almost to C-Town, should be there in a few to pick you up so we can get some coffee!"
Egypt: "You sure you want to pick me up first?"
Me: "Yeah, you don't live far from the coffee shop, I'll pick you up."
Egypt: "OK, see ya soon"
Me: "Bye"
Five-minute later, 2nd phone call. . .
Egypt: "I'll take a medium. . ."
She didn't even ask what I needed, she knew that my car would not be able to go by the coffee shop and not stop.
I guess you had to be there, but I still chuckle when I think of it.
The guy who waited on me was rolling with laughter.
He was also the first one to let me know that the coffee shop was going to open up in my town.
Lucky for me at the time, one opened within walking distance of the condo.
Okay. . .it was a walk on a major road, so I never actually walked to it. . .BUT it was close!
Unlucky for me now, they do not exist in my new town. I only get my fix now when I am up near the condo, like I was this morning for a doctor's appointment.
So, here's my fix for the day: Lite White Berry (made with Mint)
The reason why I decided to blog about my favorite coffee shop today?
Caribou Coffee is heavily involved in the Breast Cancer Research due to losing one of their original employees to Breast Cancer.
Read her story here.
There is a coffee created just for her: Amy's Blend.
Namaste.
The kids and I were talking last night in the car. . .
We all agree that time is flying by (And in my case - nothing is getting done!).
MaBell just finished her first quarter as a Freshman and OB as a middle schooler.
OB will be trying-out for the 6th grade basketball team soon - this will be his first "school" team.
I am starting to wig out a bit at how close Christmas is. . .
Will I get even half of my "To Do" list done by the end of the year?
It feels to me like we just moved into the house yesterday.
The kids feel like they just met me yesterday.
Where has time gone?
Namaste.
We're fighting a virus in our house right now.
MaBell has been a rollarscoaster ride with it since last Tuesday. . .
I thought for sure that we'd be leaving the volleyball game on Tuesday early, but she toughed it out. She did keep dinner Tuesday night down, but Wednesday - not so luckily. By Thursday, I got my first call from the school. We finally got some food to stay in her system Thursday night and we thought we had it beat and then I get another call from school.
You get the picture.
Today, she is limited to chicken broth, dry toast, poweraid and jello.
Tomorrow, if all goes well, she is going to try chicken noodle soup.I'm hoping that by Monday, we'll finally be rid of this thing!Namaste.
We have finally moved into the 21st century and have A/C. . .
Just in time for the first frost!
Now, I get to have a goodbye party for this large thing sitting in our yard.
Namaste.
