Ryan

My typically shy Ryan really has a way with the ladies as of recently... look at that killer smile :)

Grace

Obviously, incredibly camera shy... hates having her picture taken ;)

Lucas

I noninate this child for the new Baby Gap ad....

ramblings

I am forcing myself to come out of the election depression that had befallen me....

Tonight my fantastic, adorable, sweet, cute, intelligent, 'dad-of-the-year' husband made me Mile High Lasagna Pie and that makes me happy!

We spend part of the weekend going to Toys R Us and Target with the kids to make Christmas lists (grandparents insist on them)... it was eye-opening... here are a few things I learned:

1. My daughter wants everything she sees that is pink.

2. My youngest son also wants everything he sees that is pink.

3. My older boys have expensive taste.

4. I want Grace to want baby doll stuff... yet, she doesn't.

5. They have so much CRAP already that, on more than one occasion, I witnessed them asking for things they GOT last year.

6. I think my husband was secretly making his own Christmas list while perusing the aisles.

7. My children do not know the definition of the word 'practical.'

8. I still harbor ill will toward my parents for not getting me a Barbie Dream House.

Alright, back for more later... and go here and prepare to be amazed!

I just don't know what to say. I am disappointed with our country.

Our menu this week

We eat out way too much! Starting now, I am making a weekly menu, posting it on the fridge and sticking to it! I hate that I live within 2 miles of at least 8 fast food restaurants... darn South College Station for growing so fast! Anyway, here is my menu:
Sunday:
Roast, new potatoes, carrots, onions, rolls
Monday:
Stacey closes, so leftover roast
Tuesday:
Vegetable beef stew (crock pot)
Wednesday:
Omelets, french toast
Thursday:
Layered lasagna pie
Friday:
Chicken tortilla soup, beef quesadillas
Saturday:
leftovers or go out to eat

I will report back to let you know how this turns out :)

I voted. It felt good. Although my vote for president didn't really count... I mean, we all know Texas is a red state and no matter what my affiliation, that fact remains, however, there were other races that I hope to have had an impact on. PLEASE go vote. *start patriotic soundtrack* There is absolutely no excuse not to... and if you choose not to, don't come crying to me when the tax rate goes sky high, the war on terror is all but abandoned, abortion is not only perfectly legal at any stage, but encouraged and taught in public schools and we go to a socialized healthcare system. *steps down from soapbox*

In other news, my Aggies won.... which is a SHOCK, since A&M has been biting the big one as of late and can't seem to do anything right... let's just hope we're not seeing the last win for the season right here, right now.

Things that make me happy :)

My new loveseat...
I cherish my family...

My trunk in the living room... it holds all the beautiful quilts my mom has made us over the years

My new couch...

Coffee....

Homemade banana bread (still warm as I type)...

A sign over my kitchen doorway....

My breakfast room hutch... LOVE this furniture line! Thank you World Market!

My bookshelf in the living room full of family pictures and things I hold dear...

My dining room hutch, again from World Market...

My special reading area in my dining room... so peaceful...

My picture wall.... I am addicted to Hobby Lobby...

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Fall.....

My over shadowed mantel and giant clock... I adore this clock!

Alright, that is all... I love peeking into other peoples' houses, so I thought I would give you a peek into mine :) Now, there is hot, fresh banana bread calling my name....

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