It's November!

T's finished with his work traveling for the rest of the year and I'm so glad.




But I can hardly believe it's actually November. I've had it in the back of my mind that I needed to get some things ready for the upcoming holiday season. Honestly, I really have to get most of my shopping and cards and decorating done early or else I won't have time to enjoy anything because of working so much.

Part of me also thought that we were going to be traveling to pick up Ladybug in December which would cause me to miss most of the hustle bustle at work. Now I'm not so sure that's going to happen.

Where are you referral?! I'm waiting for you.....

Kitty Witch

Happy Halloween!

I'm saving my pennies

I've had my eye on the Bosch Tassimo for several months now. It's a pretty snazzy single cup hot drink maker. When Sears came out with their Christmas Club Card promotion I knew that just in a few short months I was going to have that coffee maker in my kitchen.

Basically, you purchase a special Christmas Club gift card and keep putting money on it at your convenience. On Nov.15, Sears will look at your balance and soon after an extra 3% bonus will magically add to your card! You can also purchase them as regular gift cards too.

I'm half way to my goal...I've just got to decide whether I want the red or black one. Hmmm....

Way back then

I soooo enjoyed my day off today and found some time to scrap and dabble with the sewing machine. I had a little bobbin problem and ended up calling my dad for help, that's right, he's the sewer in my family, not Mom. He walked me through it and I'm finally sewing neat, clean stitches.

It's so fun! I love the stitching on this layout. This picture is a little worn as it's been perched on my dresser for many years. It is the very first picture of Thomas and I together soon after we first met back in '96. <3

(Click the picture for a closeup)

Huggles,
Deana

Ladybug Sighting

Have I ever mentioned that I believe in signs?

I really do...

Stormy Sunday

I've been working today, a long 12 hour day, and when I left work I noticed how the rainy weather had snuck in on us yet again. The storm wasn't a nice surprise to find but I was delighted to find a yummy dinner that T had cooked when I got home! Rotel Chicken and salad...it was delicious.

He's packing yet again. Tomorrow he leaves for Austin where he'll be until Thursday. I worry a lot when he's gone....plus, I always stay up too late watching TV.

Lately I've also been worried that we're going to get our referral call while he's out of town. Perhaps I need to figure out how to do a 3-way call on my blackberry, just in case. Come on referral! *fingers crossed*

I've no idea what this is...but I found this picture on T's camera when he got back from Lubbock. hehe



Enjoy your week!
Huggles,
Deana

Thursday Randomness

*Thomas has been traveling more than usual this week. He went to Amarillo, Lubbock, and Abilene but he'll finally be home Friday. I keep teasing him about writing his own travel blog and calling it "Where in the pork is Tom?"

*I'm concerned about cleaning out Ladybug's closet and dresser. We've been using the closet as storage for the past three years and I'm having trouble finding motivation to start this project. I think I just need a plan for where things are going to go first. I also have my eyes on some kids-size pink Huggable Hangers. <3

*Every time I sit down my Cricket crawls up in my lap. Every time. I feel bad disturbing her when I want to get up and I honestly don't think she ever naps like normal kitties. She's like me and doesn't want to miss out on anything.

*After having another wild hair today, I went shopping and bought a sewing machine. Nothing fancy, just a small one to dabble with. I spent hours trying to bobbin and thread it. My first stitch was quite impressive!




Huggles,
Deana