Go Bucks!!

I apologize for missing yesterday.  After that game, I was physically unable to blog about it.  I have since regained my composure and although I'm still a little bitter, I'm definitely thrilled to share the wonderful day the boys had.

This post is for them.  So they look back and remember what it was like to share the day together.  I got to spend a few minutes with Will when he returned and I got to talk to Hunter for a bit on the phone.  There is no doubt that both of them had the time of their lives.  And even more so because they got to spend it together.  It makes my heart happy to see them enjoy their time together...especially because it doesn't happen all that often.

So here are the highlights...hopefully they'll forever remind the boys of the unforgettable day they had!

Black Friday!

When asked what they thought of Black Friday....

No, just kidding.  Although Hunter did love it and Will did sleep through it.  They were in such a hurry to get out of Cincinnati and off to OSU that I didn't have time for a second shot.  But that's ok.  I know they're both thrilled to spend the weekend together...the game is an added bonus.

I don't know about you, but I can't wait to see tomorrows picture!

The First Thanksgiving.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Our break together was short....just over 24 hours.  Tomorrow morning, both of the boys head to Columbus for game day!  And although I'm more than a little jealous that they're going to be at the big game, I'm even more thankful that they were home (even for a short time) to celebrate the first holiday in the new house.

We started the day with Christmas decorations!  Yep, Hunter won the battle (although the war is still ongoing) and the big tree made it's annual entrance.  Will even spent the afternoon decorating all by himself.  And for the record, I didn't follow behind him or move them around.  Now, if I could only find the Disney ornament we brought back from Will's trip this year, we'd be all set.

While the boys and I (more the boys than I) decorated, Jeff outdid himself making a wonderful turkey.  Truthfully, I think he made most of the dinner.  My contribution?  This awesome spoon!  I mean really, those potatoes deserved a special utensil all they're own.  My version of a housewarming present for our first turkey day.

We had a wonderful time.  The Lions won.  The Eagles won.  The dinner was fabulous and the house is all decked out for Christmas.  It may not have been as long as I liked, but it was as wonderful as I hoped.  Only a few more weeks and we'll all be back here again, for a few weeks instead of a few hours.  We've all got a long few weeks ahead, but it'll be worth it!

I'm taking a break.  Just wanted to let you know that we didn't fall off the planet.  I'll be back for Thanksgiving.  Have a great couple of days!

The countdown!

I didn't forget, I'm just a little late!

I must admit, this is getting harder and harder.  It's a struggle more times than not to find something to say about our day.  Not because I don't have a lot to say, that'd never be me.  But having something that involves the boys is getting more difficult.

With Hunter's busy schedule, I'm lucky to get an update here and there.  And Will, well I'm pretty lucky if I can see or talk to him once or twice a week.  With Senior events, friends, work and school...he's barely here to sleep.

So instead of including pictures tonight of the puppies or the lake, I'm just going to say Happy Friday to everyone.  It's been a long week and I know I'm looking forward to the weekend and short work week.  But most of all, I'm counting the minutes until both the boys are home for Thanksgiving!

Thank you!

I've been on the fence for months trying to decide on new colors for our bedroom.  I'm a few tag orders away from a new bedding set since ours is 10 years old, dated and doesn't do justice to the room.

So when I stumbled on these awesome wall hangings, the Lowe's guy offered to discount them just to get them out of the store.  $50 worth of decor for just $12.  He made my mind up for me!

I'm loving the colors!  Now I have to find a bedding set to match!

Thank you, Mr. Lowe's Employee.

Triumphant!

To the world, it's just a hamburger.  To me, it's the very first hamburger that we made for dinner and Will actually ate.  It's a good thing I'm quick with a camera because this one was gone in a minute and he was back for a second.

Yes, you read that right.  Will ate not one, but two hamburgers for dinner.  In fact, these were his idea.  He convinced Jeff and I that if you added taco seasoning to a burger, he would love it.  And who are we to question that?  So Jeff made his now famous taco burgers...complete with sour cream, lettuce and cheese.

Success is ours.

A snow day!

A snow day in November!  Although I could live without the bitter and the snow, an extra day with Will is always on my list of favorite things.  Even better, we didn't have to spend the day shoveling or blowing the snow!

And just when I thought it couldn't get better than that, this arrived in the mail today!  Jeff and I won a raffle held by Howl at the Moon...a Husky rescue in the area.  I couldn't pass up a few tickets, they do such great work.  Now I just need a big Golden Retriever wreath for the other door :D

Pretty Unproductive!

Does this make you feel as out of shape as it made me?  While I was still catching some zzz's this morning, Hunter was running his first 5k.  He loved it!

This one was at work when I was still sleeping too!  Dear heavens, I'm starting to think that I sleep too late (although they were both out and about at 6:30am...on a SUNDAY!).  But getting an early start meant that he made it home to enjoy most of the afternoon.  This is what we spent our time doing!  I know it's not everyone's cup of tea, but I love it.  It's perfectly...well, perfectly Will.  It's the logo of his favorite band.  Not much different than the posters I taped to my walls as a teenager.

Absolutely nothing.

So what do you blog about on a day that absolutely nothing happened?

I've been sitting here all night, trying to come up with a witty story or a picture that I must have taken today.

Unfortunately, I don't have either!

We packed a few boxes, made a quick trip to Starbucks and moved some more stuff.

Really exciting, huh?

I'm already preparing for tomorrow...

But for today...

I've got nothing!

Congrats!!

Hip! Hip! Hooray!

I wasn't really sure this week could end on a good note.  The couple looking at the house flaked out.  Tonight was Varsity Show...and it was strange to be sitting at home.  And dang, it's just bitter outside.

But my heart got much warmer and my smile returned when I talked to Hunter this afternoon!  Nothing like being on hold with him while he's offered the job he's been waiting for.  I'm ignoring the fact that he won't be home for the summer; I'm just excited that his plans are falling into place.   

Do what you do!

I don't ask very often but...

Please say a prayer.  Send good vibes.  Do a little dance.  Cross your fingers.  

This is the second showing for them....and our agent seems confident there's an offer to follow.

Goodbye Fall!

Toccoa and I took advantage of the last day of Fall.  It's hard to believe that tomorrow will be in the 30's.  We knew winter was right around the corner but easing into the cold temperatures would have been a nicer plan.  Don't get me wrong, I'm kind of excited about winter coming.  Winter brings movie days because it's too cold to leave the house.  It brings several weeks of vacation time with the boys.  It brings soups and stews and Christmas cookies!  And then it brings Spring.  So until then, we'll take our walks with a few more layers.  I even bought a hat with matching gloves so I'd stay toasty warm.  Our walks may be shorter...but we'll make it!

Come on, Mom! Lets go!

Please, please don't let today be our last walk!!!  You know that's what she was thinking.  I'm positive that her husky gene senses when the weather is about to change and she knows that I don't want to walk in the cold.  So today was a must walk day.  And she jumped on me every two minutes until we hit the door!

Old and new!

Something old, something new.  Oh wait, that's a wedding! 

Well in this case, it applies too.  Mom, Michele and Ben came down today to see the new house and visit!  And it was so nice of them to bring housewarming gifts.  I'd show you the wine, cheese and fig jam that Mom brought, but they're all gone.  Just kidding!  But she also brought us two little ducks that belonged to my grandparents.  They're awesome (and old!).  And in addition to the beautiful overnight bag and homemade banana bread (which was eaten with the cheese and wine), she brought us this beautiful picture Scott took...of a wood duck (it's new!).

It was great to see them and I'll cherish the gifts!  They've found a new home on the fireplace mantel until we find a permanent place for them.

Then it was time to say good bye.  To everyone.  Man, one day I'll get used to hugging him goodbye.  But it wasn't today.

Happy Saturday!

And I thought this would be the highlight of the day!!  Holiday flavors have arrived and Caramel Brulee is my downfall!

Turns out this was!  Of course, any trip to Joanns is great...but getting to have dinner and a shopping trip with Hunter is awesome!  I thought I was going to have to wait until Thanksgiving to hug him...turns out he didn't want to wait that long to come home.

His furniture is set up, we got some heavy lifting done and managed to watch a little football too!  Short trip, but fun filled.  Thanksgiving doesn't seem so far away now :D

A good laugh!

As I'm sure I've said before, I have two of the most amazing kids on the planet.  I know, one's no longer a kid and the other only has a few short months until the "kid" tag expires.  But as long as I'm their mom, they'll still be kids.  And not a day goes by that they don't do something to make me laugh.  

So what did they do today, you ask?

Here are my message from them both....

Never alone.

I'll never be alone again.  The puppies will see to that.  Since the move, we've made a few changes.  So they spend all day every day hanging out with me.  No more crates, just free time with Mommy.  Ok, so not free time for me, but free time for them.  They could be playing with toys, chasing the cat...one of a million things dogs do.  Instead, this is what they choose to do.  All day.  Every day.  They lay in my office and wait.  Apparently blocking the door ensures that I won't go for my lunchtime walk without them.  But don't get me wrong, I love every minute of it.  There's no better job.

Off to the polls!

It's been a long week....and it's only Tuesday.  October and November are by far my busiest months.  November is ALWAYS Jeff's busiest month.  Days are long, as are the evenings that he's working too.  It makes the Thanksgiving break all that much better!

So as we were getting ready this morning, we both agreed that voting just wasn't in the plans for the day.  The Governors race was a sure thing and there were only a few small items on the ballot that we cared about.  Time was more important so we agreed that it was an election we could sit out.  Not because we wanted to, but it just wasn't a practical use of time.  The only thing I wasn't sure of was how I was going to break that to Hunter who takes voting very seriously.

But as Will and I left the Post Office (one of our million errands to squeeze in our lunch time), I felt the need to vote.  So we made a detour and I got my sticker :D  After all, there was a library on the ballot and the world needs books.  And if I don't vote for them, I can't complain if they're gone. 

So I just had to laugh when Jeff called on his way home from work (already late) to say that he'd be a little later.  "I just don't feel right not voting."  Who can argue with that?  And he managed to walk out with four stickers to boot!

So Happy Election Day to everyone!  I hope you guys took a moment to get out to vote too.  And come next years election....we'll have FOUR registered voters in our house.  So you can bet we'll all be voting together!

Happy Day!

Oh, if only that's what we got to do with the extra hour!!  No complaints though!  We got to clean and paint the old house for a showing this afternoon.  Oh wait, they cancelled after we got all the work done.  Yep, that was a little complaint.  But truthfully, I got to spend an extra hour with Jeff and Will so who can really complain?

No-vember!

It's November 1st.  Do you know what that means?  It's No Shave November so take one last look at this face!  I'll post updates.  I'm curious to see what December 1st looks like!