Feeling refreshed!

I had a wonderful time in Washington!

Here are some of the high points of my trip!:

* Reminiscing old times with old friends. I only wished we had more time to visit...another trip perhaps!
* Shopped to my hearts content with my mom, sister and sister-in-law on Black Friday.
* Chilled with the family and laughed about our growing up years.
* Went to see "Twilight" with the girls! I really enjoyed it and plan to see it again!
* Scouted out some possibilities for homes in Pullman! The hubby and I are planning on moving there eventually to be closer to family. I feel I have "done my time" in Florida and ready to get the heck out!!

I hope everyone enjoyed Thanksgiving as much as I did! Now I need to work off all that turkey and stuffing I ate!!

I'm coming home!

In preparing for our trip to Washington next week, I just got all giddy and excited at the thought of "going home" for 10 days for Thanksgiving! I've been consumed with thoughts of seeing family and friends ever since we bought our tickets back in August...lol! It's a been a few years since our last trip there and I am just really looking forward to it.

In all honesty, we really shouldn't be making the trip due to our current financial situation (ensuing DEBT..lol), but my sweet husband loves me and he knew how much I wanted and needed to see my family and so he lovingly agreed for us to make this trip together as a family. So, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I am indeed grateful for Todd in allowing us this opportunity and know this will be the last trip we will be taking in a long time (as the tears are streaming right now).

Ok.. these are some of the things I'm looking forward to on our trek west:



Thanksgiving!!! I'm going to need to save up all of my calories for this one glorious day!



Meeting up with some good friends to have lunch with the girls!



Leavenworth, Washington has got to be the coolest place this time of year!! I don't know if we'll have time to see Leavenworth given the fact that it is a good 4 1/2 hours from where we'll be staying, but LOVE this place!



My kids really want to see some snow when we're in Washington. Wishful thinking?

So I am finally getting around to posting up Halloween pictures of the kids. They had a really good time making their rounds around the neighborhood and gathering their treats. Jepson was Batman and Breigh, a gothic bride! She was so funny, this year she said "I don't wanna be no princess this year mom!"....uh... yeah, I think she accomplished that one! I also made "Mummies" for Halloween dinner, which I think turned out pretty good... the kids were pleased with my efforts anyways and that's what counts! Enjoy.

Our Lil' Lilliana!

This is my newest little niece, Lilliana Reagan... is she not adorable??!! She will be 3 months old on Thursday. My sister-in-law got lil' up from her nap and placed her in this pumpkin for her photo shoot. She was in such a good mood and started laughing and enjoying every minute of it. We're meeting up with the family at Red Robin in Ft. Myers next weekend (the ONLY Red Robin in the whole state of Florida). I grew up with going to Red Robin as the hangout spot growing up in Washington and so when I heard there was a restaurant in Ft. Myers, I was tempted to find out if it was as good as I remember. I can't wait to get my hands on that little munchkin and enjoy being with family, food and fun!

Scissor Happy!

I went today to get a little touch up work done on my hair... bangs trimmed, back of neck razored and hair blow dried. Well, I have to say, I am NOT happy with my bangs. My head looks like a mushroom and my bangs are WAY to short. Have you ever had one of those moments when leaving the hair dresser that you just wanted to cry? I LOVE my hairdresser... don't get me wrong.. Tricia is the best.. I think this one time, she overestimated the length of my bangs and chopped em'! Oh well.. hair grows right? I tried to take a picture, but it doesn't really look that bad and justify it, so you be the judge! The rest of the "do" turned out pretty good though.

Why I Love Fall!!

In celebration for Fall, here are a few things I love about Fall (even in Florida)!



Mmmm.... Wassail!



Going to the pumpkin patch!!



That good ol' ward chili cookoff! YUMMM!

This little beauty just came in the mail a few days ago! Can we say 'EXCITED'!!! I liked this dress in the catalog, but OH do I LOVE it in reality! I just need a cute pair of knee length black boots and a few accessories and I'll be set!