Fall Leaves

The other day, the kids decided they wanted to play in the leaves. So they raked them into a big pile. I thought I'd be able to just pick them up when they were done - HA! they were even more scattered when they were done than when they started.

I took AJ out to play with them, too. He LOVES to draw - so he quickly found the chalk.


I was trying to be artsy and get some cool pics of my tree. This one was okay.

Too Poor

Angelo must think we are too poor to buy shoes. Here he is wearing a cardboard box on his foot!

Happy Moments

Some things just warm your heart, but they are so hard to catch with the camera.
While Anthony was reading with Sydni, Angelo took his phone and was "playing games on dad's phone." Both sights were so nice, I just had to grab my camera.

The Spotted Zebra Boutique

As I mentioned, I'm putting my cards in another Boutique. Here is the info. Please come check me out and say hi.

What's for Dinner?

I'm so excited! I decided that I was going to start cooking again. (We've been giving Stouffers way too much business lately!) I put together a menu for an entire week and a comprehensive grocery list. WOW!! I spent a lot of money shopping yesterday! (I stocked up on staples and had to renew my Costco membership.)

So whats for Dinner?
Last night I made a double batch of Meatloaf. (it tasted okay, but is more like ground beef with LOTS of onions-it didn't stick together at all! - I have meat left for Lunch and another "loaf" in the freezer.

Tonight I'm making my Chicken Enchilada Casserole - yum! Anthony has been asking for it, I know it will freeze well - so I'm cooking a double batch - and freezing one. (see a pattern here?)

Tomorrow Night I'm going to try a recipe I saw on the Rachael Ray show - "Pumpkin Cream Tortellini Lasagna" (Making extra sauce to freeze!)

Monday - Turkey Burgers and Broccoli
Tuesday - Tacos (extra meat)
Wednesday - Lori's Burger in a Biscuit.
Thursday - Spaghetti (enhanced with extra veggies!)
Friday - Homemade pizza with Veggies on top.
Saturday - I was being silly and thinking I was leaving my family for dinner on their own so I scheduled a pre-made dinner. (See what a wonderful idea they are!) But now that I've discovered that I was just being overly excited, I might try another "fancy" meal and freeze extra again - just to get my freezer stocked up. - I want to try creamy chicken noodle soup if I can find a recipe.

Cards!

I just signed up for a new boutique to sell my cards! I'm really excited and hopeful, despite my not-so-successful attempt last weekend.

So it's back to the crafting table for me - and I have some really cool ideas. I'm just trying to get them out of my head and into reality. Although I have to admit that I'm a little burnt out on cards (I kinda want to scrapbook - or cook - or play with my kids - or just veg for a while)

But anyhow - you asked to see the cards and I promised a post forever ago so here are some of the cards I have on hand.

Halloween Pix (a little late,but here)

Sydniann - I think I have this same pic last year - I can't get her to stand up straight for a pic and this is her favorite pose.

AJ was sooooo excited to be in his costume. Can you tell? (By the way - it's a lion not a bear.)

Ah here is is a little happier. I was crouched down to get a better picture of him and he was copying me. Such a cute, sweet babe!