Quick post.

Where did the weekend go? Want to get back under the covers and rewind the clock.

Friday night we watched our Trojans lose in the last two minutes of the game. It was neck and neck most of the game. Their necks just stuck out a little farther than ours. 

Saturday started slowly and picked up speed until all of a sudden it was over. We got up leisurely. At breakfast we (I) decided to make a run to the store that has almost everything. Daughter had emailed me Friday afternoon about a possible Halloween costume for the Super Carrot. Mr. Macho was in need of some new blue jeans. So off we went. He found two new pairs of jeans. I found just the right pattern for the costume, fabric, and all the notions I needed. 

While Mr. Macho washed and vacuumed vehicles I constructed said costume. Quick lunch. Finish the costume project. Pack the overnight bag, and we were off to babysitting adventures. Daughter and her husband attended a post-wedding party for her college roommate. The chilluns were good. They ate their supper, played for while until the next door pit bull got out of his backyard and we hightailed it inside, watched TV, took the baths, and went to bed. All before 9:00. 

Sunday morning after we attended Mass, Mr. Macho and I said our goodbyes and were off to the Kentuck Festival. We went last year and enjoyed it so much we wanted a repeat. The weather this weekend was perfect festival weather. We enjoyed looking at all the folk art. I was looking for one artist in particular but did not connect. Oh well. We both agreed that we didn't see anything new this year and probably will not go back for a few years. The artists really are incredible over there. If I had been in a spending mood I would have brought home a a speckle trout drawn with brilliant color pencil on a piece of old cedar, a didgeridoo, and a blown glass pumpkin. At least. If money were no object I would have brought home a truck load of art. 

Little 'to do' things on my list this week. Starting it off with an oil change, a truck tag, a quick run in to a store for some laundry soap and a few other staples, and a stop at the post office. Dance class tonight. 

Gonna get started right now. Peace. 

Birthdays and pumpkins.

The weekend was good to us. All the family was here celebrating Mr. Macho's birthday. A house full of family ate, drank, and laughed together last night. Babies ran around. Eventually cried their way to sleep. Being surrounded by family is a comfortable cocoon.
The red beans and rice that I had cooked on Friday were yummy. So glad I made a double batch. We even lit candles on a cake and sang the Happy Birthday song.
Earlier yesterday we visited a nearby pumpkin patch. County Pumpkins. Just take a look...

Cousins. Tucker, Lauren, Peyton, Merritt, and Whitt. 

Whitt and Peyton drove up in a snazzy wagon. Merritt had to seriously check them out.

Lauren and Tucker were the last two cars of this train ride. Pulled by some type of four wheeler vehicle. 

The Country Pumpkins people really have a nice set up. There was a small hay maze, a large corn maze, a cotton trailer full of cotton to play in, a sand box filled with kernels of corn, two different kinds of swings, a pony ride, a hay ride, small tractors for the small children, real old tractors for big kids to climb on....get the picture? And. Pumpkins. And. Gourds. More varieties that I knew existed. 

We found some fun at the punkin' patch.

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After a weekend of food indulging I am back on the Weight Watcher band wagon. It was a good break. I enjoyed all the fatty, yummy, sweet bites. 

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Towels to fold.  Dishes to put away. Must get busy. Then I can sit with my book and let the good vibes from the weekend rock me to sleep. 

Chilly weather = chili weather!

It is a great early fall day. Mr. Macho and I did not wake up until after 8:00. Very unusual. It was the nice cloud cover that helped us stay asleep longer. And the coolness that necessitated a light blanket. Thus making it too cozy to get up any earlier. 

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Yesterday I peeled and canned a five gallon bucket of pears. Given to us by Mr. Macho's first cousin, once removed. Those pears equaled two quarts plus ten pint jars of preserves. This morning Mr. Macho helped me peel and slice another five gallon bucket of pears. It made two quarts, one pint, and eleven half pint jars of preserves. Thank goodness the Piggly Wiggly had the case of half pint jars this morning. I bought the last canning jars in the store. They are completely out now. So don't go there looking for any. 

After I finished with the pears I washed the pot and got my chili going. It is simmering right now and should be ready about 6:00. Come on over. The outside temps are perfect for some chili. Or soup. Or stew. It is cloudy and was even drizzling a tiny bit when I went outside to dump some compost. It would be a great evening to have a little fire outside and roast some marshmallows. That is if it isn't raining. 

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My table for the new den was delivered right on time yesterday morning. I thought my rug would not be in until the 12th but Lowe's called this morning and it was here and Mr. Macho ran right out and picked it up. Thank you, Daughter for suggesting red. It is the perfect accent in the new room. 

And so goes another day in this adventurous life. Mr. Macho is enjoying a day of football, football, and some more football. Sorry to say that our Trojans were not victorious last night. The steam has gone out of that engine. 

Happy weekend, y'all. 

Como estas?

Unfortunately Spanish class was cancelled today. We will have a two hour class next week instead. Last week we got to pick a Spanish name to use in class. Mine is Rosa - or - Mi nombre es Rosa. Cool. Right? Yeah.

Dance class this month include beginning triple step swing and intermediate nightclub two step. Oh. It is challenging. And fun.

Good rain for two days has lead to a reduction in temperatures. The skies cleared this afternoon and I actually need a light sweater outside right now. It feels stupendous.

I found a table for the new den. I totally let price dictate and completely bought something different than I had pictured. Mr. Macho and I ran to town and I ordered a rug to go under said new table.
Uncle Jay called this afternoon and project "finish the shop" is back on track. Garage door is due in on Friday (along with my table and chair delivery!) Woot woot!

Am losing some lbs on this Weight Watcher's Diet. The zipper. So. Much Easier. I ain't even going to lie. I am hungry most of the time. The fruit I am eating is ridiculous. But it is paying off.

Merritt and her parents at her first birthday party.

And my photo capability is back. I guess the blog people were just fibbing when they said I couldn't download any more pictures because I had used up all my gigabytes of photo space. Ha. Wrong. Can I get a "what-what"?! 

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La vida es buena. Adios.

Roller coaster.

The ride has been up and down this week. I enjoyed my three classes. There are only 6 sessions per class. I like that. Short and sweet. I REALLY like the Spanish class. I like the teacher's approach that tries to get us to say as many Spanish words out loud as she can. That is good. Practice is good. 

Drawing class is good simply because I like being around other like-minded people that enjoy art. 

Dr. Armando de la Cruz teaches my Tai chi class. He is originally from the Philippines. Tai chi makes me happy. It is good meditative exercise.

Yesterday I drove over to celebrate Grandparent's Day at Lauren and Tucker's school. Lauren's class sang a sweet song that made me cry. They each showed me their class rooms. I thoroughly enjoyed the morning. After a fruitful visit to Sam's I had lunch with Daughter and thoroughly enjoyed our few minutes together. 

Yesterday had its down moments. Dad had a rough morning with some bad breathing issues. More meds helped him relax and rest. Don't know what today will mean for him. 

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Friday night and we will be at home keep a check on the Trojans remotely. Their game is 3 hours away and we just don't do the long distance games anymore. Here's a shout out - Go Trojans!! 

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Furniture is being delivered today! It has been about 6 weeks since we picked it out. One piece is not in but I wanted the rest to be here. We are getting a new credenza for our TV  plus two occasional tables for the old den. A media chest is also being delivered for the new bedroom. The bedside table will come later. Now I need to find a table and 6 chairs for the new den. Another rug for the new den. And some other odds and ends. I am almost ready to start hanging some art! 

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Don't really have weekend plans. I guess we'll just fly by the seat of our pants. Gotta love that. I'll let you know if anything exciting happens or adventure comes our way. 

First birthday party.

The weekend was good. Saturday we attended the celebration of the 85th birthday of a dear friend. He worked with Mr. Macho and retired back in the 1980's. He can still run circles around most of us. Happy Birthday A.O.!
Sunday we celebrated Merritt's birthday with a party. Carrot cake was enjoyed by all.
I would like to include photos. I took so many cute ones. Only, I am out of my free space on this Google Blog account. So, no more snaps unless I pay a monthly fee to download them to the blog. Sorry.

The weather here has been ideal. Low humidity. Cool temps. Lots of sunshine. We officially welcomed Fall a little before 10:00 a.m. last Saturday. Bring on the sweaters, the pumpkins, the hot cocoa! Bring on the piles of leaves and the smell of someone in the neighborhood burning pine straw. Our screened porch is THE spot to be now. Love it. Love it. Love it.

I have some yummy leftover roast and veggies from our Sunday dinner that I plan to use for a soup this afternoon. After I get back from Spanish class. The day holds promise.

Another Happy Birthday post.

Just can't leave well enough alone. More snaps from one year ago. So many people to welcome you into this world....

First kiss.

Dad. 

Nanny. 

Granddaddy.

 

Meeting your sibs. 

Lauren. 

Tucker.

Friend, Michelle. 

Pa. 

Happy First Birthday Merritt!!