birthday festivities!!

I had such a very nice birthday today, I feel so blessed to have had so many nice cards and gifts given to me. I got packages in the mail, and flowers delivered to me.. I even had a surprise party thrown for me in one of my preschool classes!! I went to lunch with Patrice and to dinner with my family...it was one of my best birthdays yet..I have good friends and a wonderful family that makes me feel so special, thanks to you all!!..

my happy place

I went to my happy place today, I had a full body massage. It is a big luxury for me, it is costly ($65)but oh so worth it to me!..my therapist knows so well just how hard to work on me, and remembers how much I love to have my feet rubbed- she is the best!!

I go once a month but I would love to go more often. She has me choose what scent of oil, the table has a warmer under the mattress pad and a down comforter on top-along with nice, gentle music it is a total mind, body and spirit renewal.

I know the picture is blurry- I was trying to hurry and take it before I got undressed for my massage. How about you?..do you get massages?

Trevor's new doggy!

Our oldest son adopted a dog this past week. We got to meet "Odin" yesterday and were so impressed with his manners and behavior!..he was so sweet and calm, even around our 2 kitties. Roger and I both really enjoyed him, and got our doggy fix!

Pumpkin Patch today!

Today my 3yr old class went to Maris Farms to their pumpkin patch...it is a long way to go, but so worth it!..we go on a school bus, which makes the trip just so much fun, (for the kids!)..and the fun continues tomorrow, when we get to go again with our 4 yr old class!!..woohoo!! We were so happy for the sunshine!

cozy day at home

Not much going on around here today, Roger is doing some fall cleanup outside in the yard...I am still in my jammies at noon!..and have paid bills and made a big pot of homemade chicken noodle soup. I plan on making up some kits for some scrapbook pages for the retreat I am going on in November. Just a lazy day!..I love days like this!

Happy birthday DAD!!..love you!

an early birthday gift!

Roger bought me this girly, bling-y helmet for my birthday..a friend of ours has this helmet and I fell in love with it, so he got me one. They are custom blinged and take awhile to get one, but so worth it!..now I wish for a warm sunny day to wear it..Spring will be too long to wait!!

nothing like a sister...

My cats are sisters and just adore each other, they spend alot of time just curled up together snoozing..they always seem to get along.Adorable..

My sister and I on the other hand have taken many years to have a good relationship. It was in our 30's that we finally became friends. It is a relationship that I have come to treasure. We are very different, but alike in so many ways. I am so happy to have her and just wish we lived closer..she lives in Tampa,FL- just about as far apart as we can get, but just a phone call away. I am so looking forward to her visit this month, just in time for my birthday!! She is adorable...

some fall planting

I have 2 planters in the front of our house- I enjoy changing them with the seasons..I finally got them planted for fall this week. I love the mums and pansies and ornamental kale/cabbages. It is so nice to be able to have some color throughout the winter!