I want this gnome, but Etsy wants $60 for it :(

Zombie Gnomes! Gotta have this too! But it is $50.

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Yes, the gnomes are better. Although I already knew that!

Friday Update

My vacation officially starts today after work, although I do plan to go in on Saturday for a little while. I will be off until the day after Labor Day! We have a list of things to do here around the house. I also plan to do some relaxing (Is that possible?).

Have a great Friday everyone!

Wednesday Update

Today is the first day of school with kids for Thomas and Diedre. Not sure when Amber started. Have a great day of teaching everyone!

Yesterday may dress for Ashley's wedding came in the mail. It is as beautiful as I had hoped. I need to do just a little slimming down, which I am working on. Might need a good pair of spanx as well, we'll see. I walked a little over a mile on the treadmill last night. I have a lot more walking I need to do. Wish me luck.

Sunday Update

Most everyone has already heard this story, but for those who have not here it is.

Friday I was driving home from work on Trailridge Rd SE, I saw a woman pulled over to the side talking on her cell phone and as I drove around her car two turkeys ran out from in front of her car. I slowed so as not to hit them and they started pecking my front bumper. The woman was yelling out of her window, "Oh no, they are pecking your tire!" She finally had a clear get away path as the turkeys were now concentrated on my car. As she drove away one turkey trotted after her car for about half a block. He then turned and trotted back up to my van. At least one or two always stayed in front of the van, so I could not drive away. The rest of the turkeys came around to the driver side window, stretched their necks to look in the windows and made gobbling sounds at me. There were five turkeys and it was like a gang. Craziest thing ever!!

Friday night we took Curt over to Tailgators for drinks, Doug had a coupon from Living Social. Doug and Curt shared two pitchers of beer and I had a glass of pop. This made me the DD. They were both fairly drunk when we left. We then went to Red Robin for burgers and took Curt home after eating. We still had not done some grocery shopping that we had planned on because of a sale that ended Friday, so Doug and I went to Hy Vee. It was a long but fun night.

Yesterday I got up early and went to work until noon. I came home and had lunch and relaxed for a little while. We then went and finished our weekend shopping. Chloe came over and we ate Burger King sandwiches. I was exhausted by then and went to bed.

Friday Update

Ordered my dress for the wedding this morning. Excited to receive it!

I'm also glad it is Friday!!!!!!

Ashley's Shower

I think Paul's Grandma just told Ashley to stay sexy.

Sisters.

Nice picnic basket!

Love the pilsner glasses.

Yum, wine.

Candle & candy.

Bagels in bed.

Bride survival kit.

Hum, they look to big for Ash.

Shower door prize.

Sunday Update

I survived the long week with my supervisor out on vacation. It was stressful at times when the phone were ringing off the hook and a dozen things were going wrong all at the same time. I managed to take action and get things done, so everything would run smoothly again. I exaggerated a bit there. A dozen things never happened all at once. But for the week that was probably a good total.

Chloe and I took our road trip up to Minnesota for Ashley's shower yesterday. The road trip was at least as much fun as the shower, if not more fun. It was nice to see Paul and Ashley, even though we only saw Paul for about 10 minutes. He was not allowed at the shower. Although he did make a appearance in a video. Ashley had a lot of fun and did a lot of blushing. Oh, did I mention? Chloe and I think Paul's grandma is a bit crazy!

Ashley showed Chloe and I the wedding invites. We love them! Can't wait to get one in the mail.

Wednesday Update

It has been very busy around here. Last weekend was mostly spent helping Justin move. He is safely in Madison and I hope the truck was unloaded without much trouble. Monday and Tuesday I was still quite tired. So far today I feel much better. Maybe because Doug helped me color my hair last night and I do not feel so old with the gray hairs.

Last night I had a pleasant surprise when I got home. Chloe was here for supper and to catch up on True Blood. We also called Ashley and we all talked to her on speaker.

Ashley and Paul had a scare with the honeymoon plans. All seems to be well now, except for maybe the car rental. I'm sure they will work it out though. I'm glad they are still able to go. If you don't know what I'm talking about, you will need to ask Doug or Ashley more details.

Three more days and then road trip with Chloe to MN for Ashley's shower. Woo hoo!

Pictures

Sorry about not posting for a while. I just have not been feeling it. Here are some pictures that I have been meaning to share.

One of the burnt branches from our tree.

This tomato is the size of a small babies head. We have another just like it!

This is the gnome that started my love of gnomes. He has come back to me and is now residing in our garden.

A zucchini blossom. I just picked a huge zucchini from the garden last night, I have not taken a picture of it yet.

White eggplant. We have never tried this variety before.