Beautiful Snow!

What a pretty site to wake up to! Max wasn't very excited...after the first step in the snow....he started playing and eating the snow....really funny to watch! I thought maybe you would like to see what you are missing...living so many miles away!

UPDATE:

I have shoveled 3 times today; the snow is so heavy...every 2 inches I go out. Too heavy for the snowblower! and it isn't winterized yet! Wasn't ready for it this year!

Maxwell

Max had a hard day yesterday....he got a new haircut and he was shivering and shaking so I had to put a little jacket on him....he didn't fight it at all...he was cold! He got bored watching me put up the Christmas Tree!

I love December!

The Christmas Movies have started...I wished I could cuddle up on the sofa and watch these movies all day long! They always make you feel good and everyone is always happy!

I Love it!

Santa's little elf helped me out and changed my layout....I love it! What would I do with you! Hugs and love ya lots!

No Black Friday for me!

I am not going near a store today...I am don't like crowds! Good Luck to any one that is heading out for the BIG DEALS!

Happy Thanksgiving

I am so thankful for so many things this year! I have the best family...and the wonderful addition of "Ella" makes our family even more special this year.

Thinking of everyone that is so far away...love to everyone!

Shopping....online!

I have decided to only shop online for clothes....I have so many emails on sale prices....it is sad! Look at it...try it on...and then don't buy it!
Wait until it goes on sale; the chances or high you will still be able to get what you want...or else you then decided you really didn't need it!
My idea for saving money for today! LOL

Quilting Class

Went to my first "Quilting Class" yesterday and loved it! I am amazed what I can do and didn't know it! I planing on giving my projects for Christmas gifts sooooo.....I can't share what I am making; have to have a surprise or two! You know I don't like "Country" but you don't have to do
"Country" so much out there it is amazing!

ohhhhh is it cold outside!

Think of me.....it is 5 degrees outside....yes I do love living in Iowa! Just think only 4 more months...brrrrrrrr!

Knit four ... Purl four...

How easy is that ... Knit four then Purl four....
Not as easy as it sounds; just got back from a little knitting around that old fireplace at "Stitches" and I just have a problem of talking and not counting....but I do think my project is looking "Very Original"...not exactly like the pattern...but I love it! I don't think it will make it under the Christmas Tree....at least not this year!

Appointment today!

After the phone call from the bank with the news of checks coming into my closed account. I started my afternoon with my annual mammogram...either I am getting used to going or else my mind was in too many places but it wasn't bad at all! But I am very happy to have it done and over....oh...things you will have to look forward to as you get older...

Lesson Learned...

Spent another night on the computer completing a report to the State of Utah. I have learned several things that I will never do again!
1) Never carry my check book in my purse
2) Never carry any extra information in my purse
3) Never carry cash over $200.00 in my purse
4) Never keep my Camera-Ipod-Palm Pilot in my purse
5) Never keep it under the front seat/or in the trunk!

I am still surprised that someone went to all the trouble of making new checks with my bank account information and use a name that I could google....leave a phone number that I could google; but I am sure that was stolen also.
My account has been closed but she may write checks until they won't take them anymore! How sad are people. So I may start carrying a "Billfold in my front pocket"! Any comments or suggestions....

A little worried about the weather!

Snow is predicted for Friday!

But I will head to Minneapolis

on Thursday if I need too!

Ella have a nap before I get there so we can have fun Friday afternoon! See you soon!

Count Down!

More Days! "Ella"

anything do you want

Nana Di to bring for you...

It's together! Ella

I thought I had better get this up and ready for Ella; didn't want to not have all the pieces and Ella needing a place to sleep!

I thought you would be surprised I did it all by myself...and Max doesn't like it. I think he is worried I am going to put him in it!

He looked at it and ran upstairs and is ready for bed! Barking for me to lift him on the bed.....

Counting the days to see "Ella"

More Days!

Ella & Laurie

Moments of "Cuteness"

I love this photo of Ella....it shows her long hair in the back! I love this photo; it shows her bright eyes and she looks so good in pink!

Halloween @ Work!

Sue was a correction officer!

Misty was a hippy!

Kathy and I were "Smartie Pants" we had taped Smarties on the front of our pants.
The residents love Halloween

A Big Thank you to my Co-workers!

This is a little bit late in posting but missing 2 weeks of work; I have been a little busy catching up! But my co-workers are also great friends and everyone covered for me!

Flowers and donuts welcomed me back; and three envelopes marked

#1 Very Important ... Do this today! Don't wait!

#2 Very Important ....but do by the end of the week!

#3 Read when you have time :)

So after a few late nights and the weekend; I am feeling pretty good!