We have been busy!!!

The last half of October was busy. Between decorating for fall, fall festivals throughout the area almost every weekend, school programs, LSU football, two weeks of non-stop rain, two sick grandkids, at two different times, things have been hectic. But, when I do get a chance to sit down, take a breath, and look at the July edition of Southern Living, for the first time, I wonder what else I could be doing besides looking at a 4 month old magazine. So, apparently I like "busy." And I guess that is a good thing because it will be Thanksgiving in three weeks, and Christmas in less than 2 months.

I have started my Christmas shopping, and that is a good thing, but I still have a lot to do before I finish. I have recommended we only let the grandkids pick out three items for Santa to bring them this year. I think this made me a less popular G and Mom. Time will tell..

And, Daughter has taken up hunting. No kidding! She is anxiously awaiting the day she can shoot a deer. And, she likes to tell tales of what they have already killed by bow and arrow. I do not like to hear the details of the killings. And she knows this, but acts like she doesn't see me when I put my hands over my ears!!! The only time I want to see, or hear about dead animals is when they are already wrapped in brown paper and marked "deer hamburger" or deer sausage" or "deer tenderloin," etc.... And, BRACE YOURSELF... she has asked for HUNTING STUFF FOR CHRISTMAS!!! I don't hunt. I am not married to a hunter. How am I supposed to know what a girl needs to go hunting???? I am suddenly confused. She has always wanted a new purse for Christmas, or jewelry, or cute picture frames, or perfume, or Silver Jeans, or just cash to spend at the after Christmas sales.. but this year, she wants HUNTING STUFF!!! How do I deal with this????

Over at G's House...

It didn't rain today.. and that is a first for my small town in over a week. And, it got downright chilly while I was sleeping. The temp when I got up this morning was 55 and a little while ago when I ran to the post office, it was 57, and that was today's high. Before I left for work this morning, I turned off the AC and raised the windows. I plan to add a blanket to the bed tonight and keep the windows open. This is my favorite time of the year, and love it when I can keep the windows open for days at a time. And, this cool air can't hurt the hot flashes either!

Tomorrow, Daughter and I are headed to a local fall festival with the kids. They love going to these kind of events, especially if they can jump on stuff, ride a train, and eat junk food. Tomorrow's weather calls for boots and fleece pullovers. Have I said I love this time of the year?!!!

No LSU football this weekend, but there is a much anticipated throwdown at the Superdome between the undefeated Saints and the undefeated Giants at noon on Sunday. I love me some Saints and I expect this to be a good game. When they aren't playing the Saints, I am a Giants fan. Sorry Eli.

Have a great weekend!!!

Pumpkins...

We decorated pumpkins this past weekend at Daughter's house. BT said this one was his mama.

Here is the family. From left to right they are:

Daughter, BK, BT and Gramere. BK is responsible for Gramere's face. BT was the artist behind the remaining pumpkins' faces, including giving himself three eyes.

They seem very happy sitting there on hearth having their picture made.
On the day we went to look for pumpkins, BK was having issues. She was picking up pumpkins and tossing them around like they were nothing. Her mama got on to her, and BT tried to make her understand pumpkins were not for throwing. She didn't care. Meltdown ensued.

She put her hand over her face and moved away from her brother so we couldn't take her picture. There were no tears.. just wailing.. loud wailing.

This was the first pumpkin she tossed.

And here was the next one. And yes, they were heavy, but apparently she is stronger than we thought. And, yes people were staring at us, but we wanted to capture the moments so we delayed making her stop until the photo had been taken.

Acorn head...

This is a hat that his great-grandmother brought him from one of her trips. There are actually more attractive ways to wear it, but he prefers the "acorn" look..

White donuts...

She got up at 5:44 this morning. And, she wanted "white" donuts.

She wanted a lot of them.

When her brother got up, he wanted donut holes.. from the Donut Barn, and he didn't want to be late for school. I love that kid!! BK said she didn't want anymore donuts, but she wanted some milk. So, I ran in, got 2 bags of donut holes, and 2 milks. I gave BT his donut holes and milk, and gave BK her milk. Approximately 10 seconds later, she wanted donut holes. I handed her a bag. With her, you have to stay ahead of your game, or witness a meltdown. I was ahead of my game, and the meltdown was avoided. Happy Friday.

Book Fair..

BT's school had a Book Fair for his school at Barnes & Nobles last night. He was definitely excited about going. When Man picked him up at daycare yesterday, he asked BT if he wanted to go eat pizza.. BT declined because he was concerned he would be late for the Book Fair. He is definitely related to me. I am never late to any event, and have a very low tolerance of people who are chronically late. Another story for another day. Anyway, BT and BK had grilled cheese sandwiches at my house, and then we headed to Barnes & Nobles. Grilled cheese was the only thing BT thought I had time to prepare prior to the Book Fair. HE DID NOT WANT TO BE LATE! We were 30 minutes early, but BT wanted to have time to look at EVERY SINGLE BOOK in the children's section. I think he succeeded. I had taken him to the book store this past weekend, per his request, and he loved it. The Saints were playing, but I said "what the heck," we can't be gone that long. We were gone for over an hour. Thank goodness for DVR!!! He picked out 4 books for himself and 2 for his sister. His mission last night was to get the one book he did not get this past weekend. It was a book on the anatomy of a frog. He loved it, but wouldn't get it over the weekend because he thought it was too expensive. But, apparently four days later, on Thursday, the price of the book was just right. I now know stuff about a frog's anatomy I didn't learn in 10th grade biology.

BT sat next to one of his friends while listening to the principle of his school read Curious George. When Mrs. Jones asked questions, I could hear him answer the questions over the other 40 or so children present for the reading. Once the reading was over, we picked out a book from his teacher's wish list, purchased it and donated it in his name to the school this morning. He loved the idea that he (G) was buying a book and giving it to the school. We did have to read the book last night prior to going to bed, since BT said I needed to know what it was about prior to donating it to the school. So, today, it is a slightly used book, but I can honestly say I did not lick my fingers when the turning the pages, but BK was eating grapes and BT was eating cheese as I was reading and they might have touched it, once or twice.

BK loves her brother.. can you tell? Either that, or she wanted to let that other little girl know she shouldn't mess with her "brudder"...

Just stuff...

Here are the rules: Respond and rework: Answer the questions on your blog, Replace one question that you dislike with a question of your own invention, and add one more question of your own.

The Questions:

What is your current obsession? My grandchildren, of course..

Who was the last person you hugged? I hugged BK as I put her in her carseat last night when they left house. I hugged BT first.

What is the next thing you are "counting down" to? Family Reunion in October. Woohoo!!

What are you listening to right now? Country music.

What is your favorite weather? Fall weather - crisp, cool mornings and evenings.. Love it.

What is your least favorite season? Right after Christmas.. January, February.. I feel like I am stuck in the house..

What’s in your purse? Sunglasses, wallet, reading glasses, lipstick, gum, etc.!

What is your favorite dessert or cool treat? Right now it is the cheesecake from Philip's. DIVINE!

What did you want to become as a child? A nun.. SERIOUSLY!!!

What do you miss? My dad.

What’s your favorite brand of jeans? Not really into brands, but I do love my Silver jeans.

If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go? Beach.

What are your most challenging goals right now? Keeping certain people focused on what is important.

What is your favorite sport to watch? LSU football, and then the Saints!!!

Describe your perfect day: Cooking out with family and friends, while watching a football game..

What TV show would you want to be a cast member on (reality included)? Survivor, but my husband says no way..

What is your most prized possession? My cowboy boots..

Name one favorite childhood memory? Playing softball.

What is your favorite food? Mexican, Johnny's Pizza (which I don't have access too in my neck of the woods) and anything I cook on the grill. Yes, that is vain...