NEWS!!!!

Last night, my Little Boy went potty on the Big Boy potty for the first time all by himself. (this picture is from our practice session with the diaper on about twenty minutes before the big event that he came back to the potty for. We didn't encourage this last trip, but were so happy with the results!)

I got so emotional. Who knew?

I guess this is the first step to independence. My baby is growing up. At the price of Pull-Ups, no more babies in diapers until that expense is replaced by Spiderman undies.

Happy Birthday, DAD!!!

Celebrating Dad's birthday in Cedar Rapids at Aunt Linda's.

Mom, Aunt Linda and Uncle Dave had horrible Sinus colds. We had a wonderful Shrimp lunch at Red Lobster, and celebrated with Carrot Cake, Apple Pie and cupcakes from Kathy's Bakery in CR. It was all delicious, but so much! After the celebration, we rolled ourselves back to Des Moines since it was a Sunday.

Weston Trick or Treating in Altoona!

He was a really great Knight and kept the kingdom safe!

1st Place!!!

Not the best picture since it's a cell phone and my snakes are crazy, but you get the idea.


Yea!!! First Place, again. 3 out of 5 years! If I had been here on the 3rd year, I bet I would have won then too. Maybe.

Anyway, I got an awesome travel mug, a $10 Target gift card and bragging rights for another year. I am thinking of taking it easy next year... yeah right. :)


Happy Halloween!!! More pictures to follow soon.

Halloween is this Sunday. I am dressing as Medusa for work tomorrow. I am quite excited about it. I hope it works as I intended. I have super-glued my hands together more times than I can count. But I want to win. This is my 5th Halloween at Onthank, and I've won 2 so far, lost the 2nd year, and missed the 3rd year (and Weston's first) when my father-in-law passed away. I have a reputation to uphold. So far I know that my competition is a nurse, Al from Toy Story 2, and Trinity from the Matrix. I think I can easily beat them. It's the unknowns that I worry about. Tonight I need to finish my Toga, paint my nails Green and figure out my shoes. It's a high of 48 degrees tomorrow... so the shoes are the issue. Also... need to make the Famous Pineapple Spread (Dip) for the potluck. So much to do. Pictures to follow.

Hobbie the Hobby Hermit

Last night I made 1 Adult Cancer Bracelet, 2 children's Cancer Bracelets, these 2 Diamond Bead Bracelets (sorry that you can't see the amazing amount of Sparkle, hence our name for them), and 2 strands of a 3 strand Diamond Bead Necklace. In under 2 hours. I was on a roll... until my hands went numb. But it was worth it. I love the sparkle of the Diamond Beads, and I can't wait to see Jeramie, Zoey and Paisley's faces when they see their Cancer Bracelets. Planning on buying from a Wholesale Company and investing in the Cancer Bracelets as a way to raise money for Leukemia Research. Just call me Hobbie Hermit!

LIKES:

1. Making pretty things.

2. Tomorrow is Friday.

3. Picking up my Meds at Walgreens.

DISLIKES:

1. Flu Shot related stiffness in my arm.

2. Random Debilitating Exhaustion resulting in sleeping at one's desk.

Wendy's Big Score 2010