November

(thanks Google images)

I like to think of November as the "Thankful" month.  I know I have a lot to be "thankful" for...my faith, my family and my friends just to name a few.  There is a whole heck of a lot that goes on in November!  So I'll remind you of a few! Get ready folks...You are going to be busy! 

• In the Christian calendar, November 2 is All Souls Day. It is known in Mexico as (Day of the Dead), and the whole month  is especially dedicated to praying for the dead. (I need all the prayers I can get!)
• November 10 is the birthday of the United States Marine Corps (I do love a good party!)
• The United States observes Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday in November (Pass the mashed potatoes please!)
• National Blog Posting Month (NaBloPoMo) (Who knew?)
• Holy Souls in Purgatory (You know who you are!)
• Sweet Potato Awareness Month (really?)
• No Shave November (Does this include underarms and legs?)
• Movember (I do love a man with facial hair!)
• A famous day for shopping known as "Black Friday". (Nope not me! All the wine in France tea in China will not get me out there!)
• Buy Nothing Day (I'm on it plus I'm broke!)
• Cyber Monday (can sometimes fall in December) (My FAVORITE Day with early morning wine coffee) 

So tell me...what are you "thankful" for?

Happy Halloween!

Now that I  am retired and have all the time in the world watching these two after school each day, The Little House is once again full of giggles and laughter! And today these ghouls precious ones will get here early!

 Little Girl is 9.

 Little Boy is 7.

 Both of them "love" Halloween! And so do I! This afternoon is going to be spooktacula! I have plans on scaring them to death some exciting things planned for them!  Candy corn may or may not be involved!

Have a wonderfully spooky kind of Halloween!

Gone But Not Forgotten...

Yesterday was a very sad day at The Little House.  We woke up to find our beloved Balto had passed away during the night.  No warning, nothing. He was the picture of health.  A sweet, loving and gentle soul.  Eleven years of joy is now gone.  Rest in Peace faithful friend. You will be greatly missed but not forgotten.

It's been awhile.

Hey Ya'll!

 Stopping by to shout say hello~

 And who knows...I will just may start writing Blogging again! 

Smooches!nng

Locks of Love

After my Friday morning workout on Doomsday, the day the world ends, December 21, 2012, I headed home to pick up Little T who is now on Christmas Winter Break. We decided to make it a mother and son day and what a day it was!

We started off doing some banking errands and then headed to Sheltering Arms Rehab Center to visit an elderly friend. We surprised her with a small Christmas tree that we decorated for her while we visited. She also loved the magazines we brought her.

Then we headed for Wally-World Wal-Mart which was total madness! Thank goodness we only needed one item! We were in and out in minutes which is almost unheard of! Another quick stop at Game Stop for some gift certificates. Lunch at Buffalo Wild Wings. It was yummy! More browsing at Marshall's to kill some time until we headed for the barbershop hair stylist. Little T has been talking about getting his hair chopped off cut for some time now. He wanted to donate it to Locks of Love. He was going to wait until Summer but then decided Christmas was the time to do it! I will leave you with the following pictures. They say it all. What a selfless gift to give someone in need. Gosh I love this kid!

The Good Flea

My blogger friend Flea over at The Good Flea is quite an artist.

When I saw on facecrack facebook she was making leather bracelets,  I had to have one for a special someone that
  takes up space resides here at the Little House.

It was minutes not long after placing my order,
that my package arrived in the mail!

It was a perfect fit, the perfect color and the perfect gift for the someone special who is the world's sloppiest calls me Mama!

(If you want one...you can place your order here.)

And just so you know Flea, that someone special thinks his bracelet is way cool and has not taken if off since the day it arrived.

You really are "The Good Flea"!

Thank you my friend.

It's Friday...

and for some of us that means chores, travels,
celebrations or just plain relaxation!
But what ever your plans are
 just enjoy your week-end!