I Did Not Fall Off the Edge of the World

I guess I haven't posted in a while.  Life has kind of gotten away from me.  
Here are some pictures of what we've been doing:

A little yard work:

Dave got a job:  

(My own personal Coke Dealer  *snort*)

We hung out outside:

We danced to live music on the deck at the Tiki Bar:

We made some improvements in the bathroom:

The "Before"

Almost done!

The "After"

New light fixture, new mirror, new sink fixtures, and fresh paint

We hung out at my brother's on the Lake:

Fishing off the dock

Dave & Megan kayaking

Dave contemplating retirement

We went to the MHS Homecoming Football game:

We got a new puppy:

She chewed up two pillows

We installed laminate flooring in kitchen & dining room

We also removed the wall paper and gave it fresh coat of paint.

Abby-dawg tried to help

Finished!

We went to Pleasant Valley Tree Farm 

We picked out pumpkins, walked through the haunted forest, 

made it through the corn maze, and went on a hayride

Christopher got a job at Culver's

I went to Boston to visit a friend:

Old North Church

(One if by land, two if by sea...)

Berklee Music School  :)

We stopped by Cheers for a drink

JFK Presidential Library and Museum

Dave put up a clothesline for me!

I've wanted one for 20 years!!

We painted.
A lot.

The living room, kitchen, dining room, bathroom, hallway, and two bedrooms:

Megan now has a  PINK  bedroom, which is something she has *always* wanted!

Megan got a haircut:

Something new for her: a shag

We Celebrated Halloween:

Abby puppy also:

Chewed up a cell phone charger, some Barbie shoes, the couch, an extension cord, a couple
pairs of socks, our Green Bay Packer blanket, a computer power cord, one right shoe.
It's a good thing she's cute!

It's been a good summer.  :)

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Nov 17

(This is a monthly challenge:  I am posting EACH DAY for things that I am thankful for during the month of November.)

                               

Today I am thankful that my husband can make me laugh when I am angry or having a bad day and always finds a way to lighten the mood.

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Nov 6

(This is a monthly challenge:  I am posting EACH DAY for things that I am thankful for during the month of November.)




I am thankful for my husband...  


I had some girl friends over tonight, and he wasn't here.  Usually he's hovering around in the background, making sure the food doesn't run out, refilling drinks for the Ladies, etc.  


But tonight, he had to work and wasn't here for my get-together.  And he was missed.  Not only by me... my girlfriend even mentioned how strange it was that he wasn't there.  :)


I love you honey, and I'm so grateful and thankful for all you do!

"I thank my God every time I remember you."

Philippians 1:3

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Nov 5

(This is a monthly challenge:  I am posting EACH DAY for things that I am thankful for during the month of November.)

I am thankful for my husbands musical ability.

              I love sitting here doing my own thing,
                      and listening to him play the Vibes in the background.




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Thankful

I've spent most of the past four days in bed sick.  You know that fall cold/sinus junk...  with the sinus pain in your entire face, sinus headache, sore throat, sneezy, drippy, runny, body aches, etc.

I'm so thankful that I have such an awesome husband.  He left work early on Thursday to pick up a kid from school, and then taught my CCD class that night.  Saturday & Sunday he let me sleep all day, both days.

I'm very blessed to have such an incredible hubby.

"I thank my God every time I remember you."

Philippians 1:3

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Washington state

Hubby is being considered for a job in Washington state, for the Dept of Forestry.

I'm excited by this.

Calm down.  Yes, YOU.  It probably won't happen.

But it's fun to consider it.   :)

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Here I am

Sooooo... we're a military family, facing the transition into civilian life. After nearly 25 years of service, Hubby is preparing to retire.

I'm so blessed to have been able to stay at home for the past 16 years. Although, it has required many sacrifices. It has meant used cars, trips to the thrift store, no fabulous home theater system, no vacations to exotic destinations... but it has been so completely worth it.

Child #1 will be 16 soon, and he is in drivers ed. (Be *very* scared!)

Child #2 is a Freshman in high school.  And she has Down syndrome.

We are your typical Catholic family (minus about 11 kids! *snort*), and I speak of our faith often. It is a part of our daily lives, not just a one-hour time commitment on Sunday morning. If I tell you I am praying for you, you can count on it. I keep you in my daily prayers.

Hubby and I are both originally from Wisconsin (I like COWS!), and we miss it terribly. We used to think we'd be retiring back to the Motherland, but now I'm not so sure. It's true what they say, "You can never go home again". :(

Because I'm totally lazy, this is copied directly from my facebook page:

My husband is my best friend.  I love books & bookstores.  I treat myself to a vanilla latte from Starbucks every once in awhile. I like to play games... Scrabble, Pictionary, Clue, and Trivial Pursuit are a few of my favorites.  Clowns scare me.  I am Irish & German. I enjoy hanging out with friends... especially catching up with those that I haven't seen in a while. My faith is an important part of my life.  Mexican food is my weakness.  I love Sudoku.  I miss Wisconsin terribly.  Sometimes I *snort* when I laugh. I hope to own a couple of horses someday.  I love spending as much time with my family as possible.  Guinness makes me *happy*.  I play the flute... and I'm not too bad.  I'd kill for my kids.  I bleed Green & Gold (Go Packers!).  I enjoy hunting, although haven't done it in YEARS.  Cinderella is my favorite Disney Princess.  We are a MAC family.  I LOVE bacon. (Love it. That can not be overstated!)  Hubby and I met in the Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps.  Lilacs are my favorite flower.  I get along great with my parents.  I am a night owl, and hate getting up in the morning. When I grow up I want to be a NICU/PICU nurse.  I hate spiders. *full body shudder*  I want to visit Ireland.  As long as I'm in Ireland, I might as well visit Scotland, too.  Belgium, Germany, Austria, & Switzerland are also on my list.  My parents have been married for over 50 years.  I can hold a grudge for a very LONG time.  I think peanut butter & pickle sandwiches are yummy.  Green is my favorite color.  I was a cheerleader in high school.  I grew up on a farm.  Wonder Woman is my favorite superhero.  I am child #4 out of 5.  I love the snow, and everything involved with snow.  There's nothing better than a blizzard...  ....except maybe a big, 'ole thunderstorm. I am very blessed. "The LORD bless and keep you; the LORD make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn His face toward you and give you peace." Numbers 6:24-26

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