Happy Thanksgiving

We're having Thanksgiving dinner at the hubby's parents' house this year. I cooked dinner here last year and had my family over, so this year we'll be up there with them. The good news is that I get a break from all the work that goes into preparing such a meal.

I did offer to bring my Pumpkin Cheesecake. That is a recipe that I've been making every Thanksgiving for the past three or four years now. When I told my mother-in-law that I would bring it, she said that maybe she wouldn't bother making the pies that she usually makes. She had bought a cake at a bake sale, and thought that between that cake and the cheesecake I'm bringing, we'd have enough desserts. When I mentioned that to the hubby, though, he pouted a bit and said he really wanted a pecan pie. So I called her and told her what he'd said, and told her that I would make that as well. Turns out I called her just in time, because she was just pulling out the stuff to make the pecan pie there. I figured that would be one less thing for her to have to worry about. The hubby's brother likes coconut pie, so maybe she'll have the time to make it.

I have so much to be thankful for, and always appreciate the reminder to do so. My husband is home with me this year. My children are healthy and happy, and are wonderful kids (even though they make me crazy). I'm thankful for our military members, at home and abroad, who serve our country and protect our freedom. Those who are separated from their families are always in my heart this time of year. I'm also thankful for the time we have to be close to both of our families right now. I love that the kids get the chance, even if just for a little while, to spend time with their grandparents and aunts and uncles. I'm thankful for all the blessings I have been given over the years.

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Tomorrow...

Well, today actually, my mom is getting married.

My sister and I, along with one of my mom's fiance's daughters, spent the day decorating the chapel where they're getting married. All of the decorations in the chapel were white. But the walls are red, as is part of the carpet. My mom is having autumn colors for her wedding. My sister is the creative one, and she had to find a way to tie in the colors my mom wanted for her wedding with what was already in the chapel. I have to say, it looks beautiful now! I'll have to post before and after photos later. I didn't have my camera with me when we were decorating today, so didn't get to snap any before photos today. But I figure I can snap a few tomorrow after we take our decorations down. We were over there all day, and it really paid off. It looks so much better.

I'll put up pictures tomorrow...or today. Whatever!

Petty Complaint

OK, I'm going to bitch here for a minute, and my complaint will probably sound stupid. But I'm entitled from time to time.

I was in the mood for Chinese take-out for dinner tonight, but neither of us really felt like going to pick it up. So we perused the yellow pages (and hubby the internet...lol) looking for a place that would deliver. After three phone calls, we finally found a place. We gave them our phone number and address, and they told us no problem. Placed our order, she told us it would be about an hour, which would be cutting it close to the kids' bedtime, but we decided it would be ok.

About a quarter till eight, the restaurant calls me. By this time it had been over an hour and a half. She verified our address with me, and then told me that the driver couldn't find us. OK, well, that's happened before, since we're in a brand new section of the subdivision, but usually the driver calls us for directions. Apparently the driver had already returned to the restaurant, and she asked if we could come pick the food up. I was annoyed, the hubby was pissed! Honestly, it wouldn't have been so bad if they'd have called a lot earlier, giving us the opportunity to get the kids fed and still in bed on time.

So I went and picked up the food. Got there and the lady asked me to point out on the map where we were located. Well, there's the problem...their map doesn't have our section on it yet. But I pointed out to her the general vicinity, and she said she'll tell the driver, and maybe next time it will be no problem. The good news is, the food was really good. This is one of those little hole-in-the-wall type places, which from our experience usually have the best food. We weren't disappointed this time either. Plus she did throw in about a quart of iced tea, so she at least made the effort to make it right. I always appreciate that kind of effort. I was calmer by the time I started on my way home.

Anyway, that's my bitch for the night.

Great Weekend!

Well, my house guest for this past weekend left this morning. I have to tell you, we had the best time, and I hated to see her and her little girl leave. It never ceases to amaze me the kind of friendships that I have developed over the years with people who I communicate with primarily online. Mel and I have been "online" friends for nearly 10 years, and this weekend was the first time we met in person. I was comfortable with her almost instantly, and she is just as great in person as she has been in our many online conversations over the years.

My kids loved having her little girl here to play with. I had told here when she first started planning to come visit, that she probably wouldn't see her Princess much throughout the weekend, because my kids would sweep her away and take care of her and play with her. True to my expectations, they did just that. So she was able to have a little bit of a break, which with her hubby deployed, is always a nice thing. I was glad that we were able to help her out a little for a few days.

This past weekend was a weekend of good friends and good conversations. We laughed a lot, and shared quite a bit. I truly can't wait to have her visit again, or visit her and her family one day. Hopefully we will be able to spend some time with her after her hubby comes home.

Thank you for coming and spending time with us, Mel...we loved having you both here!

Pictures to come soon.

Veterans Day

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This post is dedicated to all those who have served to protect our freedoms over the years. Some of you served in times of peace, some in times of war. Regardless, your service is appreciated.

I have always appreciated those who so selflessly serve our country, but it's amazing how my perspective has changed as a result of being married to such a man.

So to all our veterans, from all eras, THANK YOU!

Coming Back

I know my blogging has been seriously slacking for quite some time now. I'm going to make an effort, starting now, to start writing again. It was so therapeutic for me when I was writing regularly, and I miss keeping up with all my blog friends, too!

I finally finished school! It seems strange to say it still. I haven't gotten the documentation yet, but I have officially finished my Bachelors Degree in Health Administration. What I'm going to do with it, I'm not quite sure yet.

I have company this weekend. Mel from Mel's Musings in my blogroll is here for the weekend. I've known her for nearly ten years now, although up until yesterday, our relationship has always been through email. But when she got here, there was an immediate comfortable relationship, and we're having a great time. My kids are really enjoying having her little girl here to play with, and hopefully it's helping Mel have a bit of a break since her hubby's deployed right now. And those of us who've been there know how important every little break can be.

So I have all intentions of blogging regularly again. I have a lot to talk about. My problem has been the fact that with all the papers I had to write for school, I had very little motivation to write for pleasure. But now that's over, and I look forward to writing here again. I hope to have some photos to share after this weekend, although my camera is on the fritz. I guess I'll just have to make sure to get copies from Mel.