Halloween

Miss Princess of a lot

'The Spider Countess'

Daddy (Skeletor), N1 (red-eyed gouhl)

Miss Princess (Spider Countess), N3 (Zombie), N2 (bloody grim reaper)

Missy at her school party

Miss N and a friend from school who TOT'ed with us

The bunch at a neighbor's

Signs of October

Just a few days past the full moon

Grim Reaper

Spider

Profile of boy screaming at scary mirror

Fall

Miss Princess, BEFORE she took a spill

...and AFTER, being comforted by daddy.

Mr. Senior posing with his (wishful thinking) car.

Posing on the pylons while crossing the river

Gotta love the Wonder Woman pose on Miss Princess.

Rare glimpse of the entire family -- several thoughts:

Mr. Senior used to be only 1" taller than dad. He appears to have grown again.

Mr. Serious in the red tank is not oxygen deprived - just ate something very blue LOL.

It's Illinois, end of October, 80 degrees AND a Sunday. This almost NEVER happens!

Pumkin Farm and Zoo

Ready for the picking

Showing off

Yes it was windy!

Zoo Field Trip

The Princess and a classmate reacting to the scary snake!

They're not JUST for Indians any more

I know it's been a while since I've blogged.

THIS

is something I thought newsworthy enough to bring me out of hiding.

Here's the description on the website:

Pee-pee Teepee ...for the sprinkling wee wee!
"Changing a baby girl is not all glitz and glory. Changing a baby boy is even a bigger horror story. You hold his feet with one hand and change the diaper with the other, the whole time praying 'please don't pee on your mother'."
This blue camouflage Pee-pee Teepee will protect you from the danger that comes with changing a baby boy's diaper. Shaped like a cone, it is placed on top of the wee wee during the diaper change.
Each set of Pee-Pee Teepees includes five cones. They come in a drawstring bag for safe keeping. Made from 100% cotton, they are very easy to care for. Place Teepees in the drawstring bag and throw them in the wash with like colors. Machine wash warm and dry on a low setting. Makes a great baby shower gift!

Happy Anniversary!

He always brings me roses.

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Always leaves a mushy card.

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Always predictable

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I'm not complaining

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It feels comfortable

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It feels right

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Predictable is good

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Honey, I love you ~~ Always!

Mr. Glaucoma, please come out of your shell!

Had my eyes dilated today

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Doctor gave me these cool sunglasses to wear home

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Mr. Personality got hold of them and this is what transpired

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Gardening Today

fried green tomatoes

ripe for picking in a few days

black-eyed susans

pretty in pink petunias

Meez

Notice the resemblance?

Life Happens Fast

Don't blink or you might miss out on something fun!

Life's A Beach

No Spring Chicken!

Spending my special day chillin' with the family today!

More pictures to come...

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Most excellent cake!

Flowers from hubby

Seriously, the best cake ever!

And an extra special treat to follow the cake!

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Just kidding!

These are the Cicadas that invaded nearby a few weeks ago!

Invitation to relax

BEFORE: When we moved in, the porch was an eyesore, overgrown with evergreens and basically neglected and unused. Sellers took the old swing with them and we were NOT sad to see it go.

THE GOAL: Create an inviting living space, where we can begin our day with a cup of coffee or read a book with the kids.

AFTER: The new space with my husband's latest project completed. Future plans are to add ceiling fans, railings and furniture on the opposite end of the space so stay tuned.

Everyone needs a quiet place. An 'invitation' to slow down the pace, re-group and relax.

Unwanted Guests

Seriously!

I want to be a good hostess, but only to the two legged variety of guests.

This colorful (blecchh) creature is on the INSIDE of one of our bedroom screens. So far he's only invited a few of his friends and they all got prompt eviction notices.

Time to chant my mantra now:

I love the Country

I Love the Country

I LOVE the Country

But I still hate bugs!

Piece of Cake!

Let that read Cakes (plural)

I'm secretly relieved when the month of 'Cake' has officially ended!

How did you spend YOUR May?