Fall Festival

I know that some relatives check this blog frequently and I must once again apologize for being a slacker. Can I make it up to you by posting pics of the grandkids in costume?





Did you notice that this limited-time offer included a bonus pic of yours truly and my sweetie?

Later Days!
Kelly

10/18/11 Daybook

Outside My Window:
*Much-needed rain!

Inside My House:
*The yummy smell of a fall candle
*My whole family
*Pets snoring :)

Things Accomplished:
*Weekly library trip
*Homeschool
*Sodoku
*2 scrapbook pages!

On My Mind:
*2 of my husband's aunts--both are hospitalized and need everyone's prayers
*My father- and mother-in law

Looking Forward To:
*Seeing the grandparents and cousins this weekend!

Later Days!
Kelly

Attn: Grandparents

Hey y'all! I've been MIA since before our beach trip, but honestly, doesn't the beach deserve its own post?

Without further ado, I bring you some photos of K. & M. from this afternoon....






Later Days!
Kelly

Saturday Update

Things done:
* Homemade haircuts for both boys
* Shopping with both girls (found the elusive khaki skirt I've wanted)
* Made oatmeal craisin cookies from scratch
* Got groceries
* Enjoyed the fall-like weather
* Tried to help hubby feel better
* Watched Princess Diaries 2 with K.
* Talked about our upcoming beach trip!!!

Things left to do:
* Get a good night's sleep :)
* Wake up refreshed and ready to worship at New Hope Baptist Church
* Take care of hubby and help him get ready for surgery on Monday (kidney stone)
* Talk incessently about our upcoming beach trip!!!!

Later Days!
Kelly

Bloggy Makeover

So what do you think? After my last post, I began to play around with the blogger template and "accidentally-on-purpose" changed up my blog's look to reflect my love of all things autumn. Please let me know what you think about the new look...is it hard to read, tacky, fabulous?

Later Days!
Kelly

Long Overdue Post

How's that for a descriptive title? I really have no adequate excuse for my laxness in updating the blog...I have had reminders from friends, family, pets, etc. The truth is, the longer I put off posting, the easier it is to put off! Hmmm...that's just like so many positive changes I need to put in place.

Anyway, here's 7 Quick Takes to get me back in the bloggin' groove:

1) Hubby is suffering with a huge kidney stone at the moment. He's going to spend the weekend heavily medicated and has a procedure scheduled for Monday to get rid of that rock!

2) Our yearly beach vacation with family is approaching! We've been vacationing with my parents and hubby's parents for 18 years and we love it!

3) We'll be celebrating both hubby's and his father's birthdays while we're at the beach!

4) 14yo son got glasses last week. He looks very distinguished...or would, if he wasn't wearing a Kermit the Frog t-shirt :).

5) Our homeschooling year has started and the student body includes: a 12th grader, 9th grader, 5th grader, and kindergartner!! AND one perpetually frazzled mom.

6) I'm ridiculously excited about the beginning of Fall!!! I love the cooler weather, the pretty colors on the trees, the holidays...basically, everything about it. Of course, I live in South Carolina and by cooler weather I mean 70 degrees. Which MAY happen this weekend.

7) Speaking of holidays...if you are a member of my family reading this (and let's be honest, who else would be reading this?), now is the time to begin dropping hints for gift ideas :). For some of you, you'll also need to hint about birthday ideas, too!

Later Days!
Kelly

Party at the Park

Today we enjoyed a picnic at a local park with some good friends to celebrate their son's 12th birthday. We had terrific food, a great time with our friends, and even survived a pinata without having an AFV moment (America's Funniest Videos).

If you ever watch AFV, you'll have noticed that pinatas and trampolines provide most of the painfully funny moments. NOT that we ever watch that show. Except we do. Frequently. It's E's favorite show--I'm afraid of what that might mean about her character! Love ya, E.!

Later Days!
Kelly