Wow,

I've been neglecting my blog lately. Jesse has been on his "8 days off" and we have been keeping very occupied. We had a wonderful day today. Had a picnic lunch at our favorite park and then did some driving around enjoying the countryside. Jesse and I love to just drive about and look at things and the kids seem to enjoy it, as well. Jake had a magnificent time running around in the park and then hanging his head out the window feeling the breeze. It is the most perfect time of the year(weather wise), as far as I'm concerned.

We stumbled upon a vineyard and were given an impromptu tour. Only the Catawba grapes were yet to be harvested...they looked fake hanging on the vine. We saw the beautiful bottles with custom labels, giant vats where the wine ferments and various other things they use to make the wine.

Stolen Identity!

Watch this funny video that my kids made about losing your identity: Stolen Identity

Fun books...

My younger kids love these Seek and Find books from Usborne...Here is a neat Christmas one:

I'm back briefly...

Had a wonderful Friday night and Saturday morning attending our church's annual Woman's Retreat. It was held at a church member's house out in the country. We had a dinner, wonderful speaker (we sat around a campfire in the perfect September evening) and cheesecake dessert. Carlina, Julia and Anna came along with me. The older girls were invited to help out. They ended up staying up all night talking!

On another note, Carlina got a job working at the local restaurant. She will be busing tables until she is old enough to waitress (16). I am so excited for her! Now I have 2 working teens, so hard to believe.

September has been perfect...the trees are starting to change, days are warm and evenings are cool.

Taking a break...

I am taking a small computer break to focus on other things.......will be back in a week or so!

Random Meme...

Here is a fun one from 2nd cup of coffee:

. When you go to Wowmart, what one thing do you get every single time, besides a funky-wheeled squeaking cart full of frustration?
Diapers (and a giant pizza...shhhh, I picked 2)

2. What is something that people are currently "into" that you just don't get or appreciate?
fancy cell phones






3. What is something that really hoists your sail that other people might feel "ho-hum" about?
see picture





4. Favorite song to sing in the shower or car?
Anything by Journey.


5. A really great salad must have this ingredient:
Any fruit.

6. Advice in a nutshell to new bloggers (one or two sentences):
Don't compare yourself to other bloggers...do it for you!

7. What was the alternate name that your parents almost named you? Do you wish they had chosen it instead of the one they gave you?
Jennifer and no.

8. What in your life are you waiting for?
Each day!

9. You get a package in the mail. What is it, and who is it from?
Box of books from Usborne!!!

10. Today--what song represents you?
?????



11. What is one thing that blogging has taught you about yourself?
Writers block is my friend.

12. How are you going to (or how did you) choose the clothes you're wearing today? What do they say about you in general or specifically how you're feeling today?
It was clean and in my closet.

Is my fish sandwich hokie?

Mcdonald's Fish sandwich at risk?

Those sandwiches are my absolute favorite when I am pregnant (which I am currently not)...I love them with milk. YUM!