Fall Travel/Road-trips/Vacations D and I usually don't travel much in the fall. It's his busy season at work, he can't take off and works most weekends. That, in addition to season tickets for USF keeps us home during the fall. But this year, I'm taking a trip by myself. I'm going to see one of my best friends up in Indiana next weekend. Brittney and I met 5 years ago , my first year teaching. We became workout partners, roommates and a developed a friendship we knew would be lifelong. She moved a year after we met and we've never lost touch. We ... read more
Archives for September 2011
Fabulous Fall Blog Challenge Day 6
Tuesday September 27th: Fall recipes Click on the titles to take you to the recipe. Happy Baking! Tasty Pumpkin Muffins INGREDIENTS: 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree4 eggs1 cup vegetable oil (1 cup applesauce)2/3 cup water3 cups white sugar (1 cup brown & 1 cup white)3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice DIRECTIONS: 1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 7x3 inch loaf ... read more
My ME Weekend
This weekend, hubs was gone again this time not for work, for fun. His best friend is getting married next month, which meant the boys were off on a bachelor's weekend away. The destination was New Orleans. He left on Thursday and returned Sunday afternoon. Since I was all alone, I decided to have a ME weekend. On Friday at work I made a list of things I wanted to get done. I tried my best to capture some of the fun with my IPhone. On Friday, I had a Pampered Chef party. It pretty much took up my entire evening, so my ME time ... read more
Fabulous Fall Blog Challenge Day 3
Wednesday September 21st: What do you do for Halloween/a Halloween memory I love passing out candy to kids and seeing their adorable costumes. I usually choose that instead of going out to a party. Lame, I know. I also LOVE dressing up my pups for Halloween. Here are some of their past costumes. They already have their costumes for this year thanks to their Aunt Brittney. If I have this much fun with my pup, imagine what my kids are in for! ... read more
Fabulous Fall Blog Challenge Day 1&2
I'm pumped about Neely & Amber's Fabulous Fall Blog Challenge. Just another way for me to share my pumpkin obsession and love for fall with you all. Yep, that rhymed, that's how I roll. I missed the first day of the link up, so I'm going to link up with day 2 and play catch up. Monday September 19th: Fall traditions #1: USF Football. We have season tickets every year and most weekends you can either find us at the games or having a watch party. GO BULLS! #2: Cinnamon Brooms. As soon as I hear these babies are out, I head ... read more
Miscellany Monday
Happy Monday. It's a brand new week! I'm ready for a fresh start this week. Last week is behind me and I'm moving forward. I'm thankful for a few very special friends, a supportive husband and the best mom a girl could ask for. I ordered my first Scentsy warmer and scent this week. I've heard a lot of people talk about Scentsy and the new pumpkin marshmallow scent, so I had to get it. I'm looking forward to that package arriving this week. If you're looking for Scentsy products, visit Mateya! Oh why oh why can I not find either of these??? ... read more
30 Wonderful Years
Today, my parents are celebrating 30 years of marriage. As my dad would say, 30 WONDERFUL years. They are on their way to Italy for the next two weeks to celebrate. They deserve nothing less. I have been blessed with two loving parents who have done nothing but support me in everything I do. It's because of them, I am who I am today. Happy Anniversary Mom & Day! ... read more
Five on Friday
1. Work was very eventful this week. I had my first case of lice in my classroom. I had a minor meltdown but everything was okay. I thought I had it (as my head started itching immediately once I heard of the case in my room), thought I would have to get rid of everything in my classsroom, thought it would be all over my house, etc. Everything worked out. It was only one student and all of the fabric in my room is bagged up for two weeks. I had some great parents who helped clean things up. For the record, I didn't have it. I have some funny ... read more
What A Girl Wants- Fall Fashion
Just a little longer before it's "officially" fall. I'm so ready for everything that it entails. I just wish it would cool off quicker here in FL. But, I'm lucky enough to be able to enjoy a change in season a little sooner. I have a trip planned to Indiana to see one of my best friends and her new bundle of joy in just a few weeks. Until then, I can dream about boots, scarves, skinny jeans, comfty sweaters, long sleeved shirts, cute flats and bronze jewels. Here are some pieces I have my eye on... Source: loft.com via Leah on Pinterest Source: ... read more
10 years ago
Ten years ago I was sitting in one of my first college math classes. Waiting for the teacher to enter the room and start class. He was late and everyone was debating on whether to walk out or not. When he finally did enter, he told us to go home. He told us all classes on USF campus were cancelled for the day. There was an attack in NY. That was it. I immediately called my parents on the way to my car and heard about the attack. I drove back to my campus lodge apartment and spend the remainder of the day watching the news, crying my eyes out. I ... read more
