HAPPY HALLOWEEN

I made a link to a fun Halloween Hangman game at the bottom of my blog. Go try it out.

My Blessed Life

Ok, so I didn't get a camera. I was informed that would be for Christmas. And we will hold him to it. I love presents way too much! I got a very cool present. An mp3 player. Very nice. It has a screen and it holds pictures. So, I can load pictures on it and force them on people everywhere, even in the grocery line. Isn't that great?

17 years!! On one hand it feels like 50 (in a good way) and on the other it feels like it has gone so fast. And as happy as I was on the day we got married, I couldn't even imagine how wonderfully happy we are now. What a lucky girl I am.

Our Song....sigh...

This song was sung at our wedding by a guy who looked an awful lot like Luther Vandross. That was such a great day! We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day. I swear the sky was the most beautiful shade of blue just for me. It was just awfully warm. That year, 1990, is the warmest October on record. Ok, I'll save most of the sap for Saturday...the BIG day.

What were you doing...

...17 years ago today?? I was getting ready for my wedding. Our anniversary is Saturday. I was hoping to be in our house so I could scan a wedding picture. But they are all still packed.

When are we moving in, you ask?? Maybe next week. We were supposed to be closing tomorrow. But the carpet is not in. Therefore, the final inspection has not been done. Just enough to make you crazy! The carpet will go in tomorrow. And when it will be inspected is anybody's guess. My blood pressure is very high.

But I am excited about celebrating our anniversary. It's going to be a great day!

I want a new camera

I need help convincing John that I need a new camera. Mine doesn't work well enough to make me happy. It doesn't do well in low light and zooming is terrible. SO.......if you talk to John (feel free to email him) tell him, subtly, that his wife needs a new camera. Our anniversary is coming up. 17 years!! I have put up with him for a long, long time. I deserve a new car and all I'm asking for is a camera. And don't let him tell you I'm getting a new house. That does NOT count!

And what am I getting John for our anniversary, you ask. I don't know yet. I was thinking about a new truck. What do ya think?

As long as you don't go inside

.....it looks all done. There is not much left. Carpet. Finishing the hardwoods. Shelving in the closets. Tile around the master bathtub. And that's it. Good grief, we may actually move in this month. So, if you live in Virginia start lifting weights in prep for helping with the big move! Although, I am thinking of tossing everything out and starting over.

I got to help someone do some interior painting today. I love to paint. It got me all excited about painting my CEILINGS, and all the rooms. So, again, if you're a friend in Virginia, you've got that to look forward to also. And I'm guessing if you're a friend in Virginia, you will no longer be taking calls from the Thompsons.

I need to take a minute to brag on Ethan. His school is taking him and several other students out to eat on Monday because they made a PERFECT score on the SOL (Standards of Learning) test last May. And I don't know why they chose to call it the SOL test. Beyond me! Way to go Ethan!! After dinner they will return to the school for an awards ceremony.

While I'm bragging on Ethan, I should just take a quick moment to tell you all what wonderful parents John and I are. We had parent/teacher conferences this week. John, Ethan, and Emily are doing quite well academically. All of the teachers took an extra moment to express their gratitude to John and I for having such wonderful children. So, to the world, I say.....you're welcome, we'll keep up the good work.

Flashback Not Quite Friday

It's hard to believe they used to be so little. Aren't they cute?? This is December 2003 right before John went to Iraq. This was a very good Christmas. I even got jewelry!

Is progress in the toilet?

Yes, actually, it is!!! We have plumbing!

Dishwasher!! I have been without one for a long time and I still know what one looks like. I wonder if I will remember how to operate one?? Maybe the kids will.

Emily wants everyone to know we have running water.

I love to stand in the laundry room. It is the most done of all the rooms. I can pretend that the house is finished and I am waiting for my handsome delivery man to deliver my washer and dryer.