Happy Saturday. Just taking a break to check in and say HI.

A friend of mine wanted to see pictures of the kids. Soooooo..... here they are.

Ryan is 15 now & Sarah will be 13 next month. My how they have grown.

Happy Friday!

I can't believe how fast this week's flown by. All in all I'd have to say it was a productive and happy week around here.

I finally put the new duvet cover on our bed and am happy to report that our cats approve. The only drawback is Alice's white fur on the brown fabric, oh well, such as life. I still like the brown and am keeping it ;)

Sarah recieved the P.E. achiever shirt at school, she gets extra credit for helping others and for exercising at home. Way to go Sarah!

November's flying by.....

Happy Birthday Billy Bob! I can't believe your 7 years old! We love you loyal friend!

Ryan got his braces off today ...

WOOHOO! Doesn't he look great! He got his braces off this morning and then we headed over to see the dentist. Now his teeth are straight and clean! ;)

I've been keeping busy this week cleaning the house on Monday, Tuesday I helped my friend work on her quilt.

Over the weekend I took Sarah to the mall for some girl time & new jeans. She and I helpped decorate the Sukkah at the Synagauge for Sukkot Sunday morning. We had a great spaghetti dinner with our friends on Saturday night too!

Tomorrow I'm going on a "field trip" with my friend. We go to our favorite shop for holiday treats & then for lunch at our favorite Jewish deli.

I know .... it's been a few weeks..... ;)

It's been a busy few weeks around here.....

Grandpa and Aunt Ronnie came to visit. It was lots of fun as always. One of the pictures above is of Grandpa driving one of Steve's spitfires. (yes...he has 3 of them) The red one is the favorite.

The other picture is of Ryan (on left) receiving 5 merrit badges at his Scout meetings "court of honor" Monday night. "Way to go Ryan!"

I had a crummy cold for almost 2 weeks.

We had our first rain last Saturday, it was so nice.

Sarah has been playing basketball, practicing with her new team. We also met with the Rabbi as she is starting her studies for her Bat Mitzvah which is in May.

I've also spent some time cleaning my mother-in-laws apt. replacing her wardrobe with new outfits for fall/winter. She looks so nice in her new outfits.

And of course the Jewish holidays & all of the activities surrounding that. I just love this time of year.

It's Friday night already.........

This week was a busy one. I cleaned a bit on Tuesday, had lunch with my cousin, took dd to Hebrew school & did our "taste of walnut creek, restaruant walk" (my gosh that was fun!).
Wednesday did some more cleaning, took all the kids donation stuff to good will & did a little sewing. My dad arrived in the evening & dh returned from his trip to San Diego.
Thursday dad & I spent some time together, mostly at home cause I've got a cold and feel a bit under the weather.
Today I went to work & dad went to work with dh. You could call it "take your father-in-law to work day". This evening dad & I watched the debate while dh was at his softball game. The kids have been busy too, they are around here somewhere. :0)

busy Monday!

I've exercised, dressed, changed all the beds. I photographed and emailed the dining room pics. to the consignment store. Have all the sheets washing & here are the pictures of the Americana quilt top & the Temple quilt fabrics, and yes I am short a fabric for a turning twenty so I will go stash hunting later. I'm off to switch loads and sew the backing for the Americana quilt. Dh is also coming home for lunch ..... soup is on the menu.

Have a great day!