Hello, Fall ;)

Fall is here! Everyday it gets cooler and cooler! It's so cool in the morning, that Christie and I, when we go for our walk at 7:00 (we get up at 6:15 everyday) we have to wear sweaters! It's gotten so cool, I'm going to have to wear either my scarf or a heavier jacket. Both, preferably. but you do get hot later on, so I won't.
Leaves are starting to turn!!!! I can't wait for it to get cooler! A couple days ago, I saw a very bright red leaf on a pretty tallow tree. The rest of the tree is turning yellow faster and faster!

I'm going to learn how to put pictures on my real soon, so you'll get some pictures yet! It might be a while, so please wait! Since Christie has her Thoughtful Pianist blog at http://thoughtfulpianist.blogspot.com/  (in case you don't know it) and has done it, she might teach me. Her blog has  pictures, so you'll get to see some very pretty pictures.

Tis' the season to make cookies! I can't wait for Thanksgiving to come, although I know it has a whole month and almost-a-half month to go. ;( We're going to my aunt's and uncle's house, which is pretty awesome. They have a jacuzzi which will be PERFECT for in the cold, cold weather! My mom says, "You're going to have to remind me several times over just why we are bringing SWIMSUITS there in the middle of a VERY COLD month!" Yeah, I can agree with that.

Well, I am working on writing more frequently, seeing as I write about once every month, it seems like. So you'll hear again from me soon!

Oh, brother.... or should I say, "Oh, BROTHERS!!"

Last week when we were in Florida, we decided to go out to eat. We went by boat, and I decided to go with my brothers and sister. We went, and since it was Labor Day, there was a ton of traffic. And since there was a ton of traffic, that meant there was waves. and if there were waves, then I need to cling on to my seat. Dan loves to go over the waves. If you don't hold on, the next thing you know, you're sitting in the water, waiting to be saved. Warning: Don't go boating with my brothers. I needed to tell you so you'll be on the look out. Got to go!

Cookies and more... I love my family ;)

We made chocolate chip and oatmeal cookies today! (...Or, that is... I did...) Christie made raisin bread as a surprise for my mom. It is DELICIOUS! (Err, well, we kinda cut into it a little, but only to see the swirls and stuff. But hey, it's an extremely good excuse!
We're going to go to Florida soon. Yay! I can't wait! Since Mama went to Destin, and Daddy and Rachel went to work, I haven't been able to go outside, because Christie is babysitter, which makes it so we're not able to go outside to play. But if we're anywhere with Mama or Daddy... we're in the sunshine all day long!
Now, who here is never excited, or at least jumping around for a chance to get to go on a ten-day vacation, where most the time it's sunshine-y? If that's what you do, I'm surprised. That's not normal. But I bet you don't do it.

Anyways... I'm getting boring here, aren't I? I know I am. Once I get started, I'll start getting boring, talking about the same thing for a LONG time. I;m doing it again! Perhaps I'll try a different subject...

Who likes the beach? A perfect place. There, you get to sit in the sun or shade, perhaps doze, a cool drink of Dr. Pepper by your side... it's just so.... just so.. the BEST VACATION EVER!!! I love my family. Actually, my best vacation ever was going to Disney World, but don't let me start. I could sit here for 2 hours, just telling you about it. Don't let me start.

Ooh, I'm just soo excited about going to see my nephew!!! He's ADORABLE. If you have Facebook, THERE, is the best place to get pictures. If you want pictures, tell me and I'll figure out how to post them. You'll DIE to see him! He's so PRECIOUS!

Well, enough said. I'm going to tire everyone on the blog, the longer I make it, so I guess I'll stop. Write later! Or, SOON)

P.S.  The reason I took so long to write again, was I forgot my login account, so it took me a while to figure out. I figured it out now, so I'll write more faithfully.

Happy days and sad days both live together...

Melissa has gotten married to Michael!! I'm so happy for them, though sad I won't be seeing them for a while. The bride was gorgeous, as was the wedding. The reception was at Chateau Bleu. I'd never been there before, and I thought it was simply divine!! I loved the garden. The garden had a pavilion, a beautiful fountain, a couple of goldfish ponds, and pretty flowers. The inside, oh man, the inside!!! Lots of old fashioned stuff, and chairs, and a lot of things which I was amazed at. I hope when I grow up and get married, that's where I'll have my reception. I hope someday (if haven't already been there, that is) you get to go there. You'd fall in love with it immediately, I'm sure. GTG!! 

Adventures... and a little guilt...

I know I'm guilty for not writing anymore. I have to admit I'm really sorry about not writing for at least the past two months... Heheh. Just, you know, starting to forget about my blog. But once summer starts I'll be writing about our adventures. Like the two I have now. Our first adventure began this way...

We were going to go to Florida a while ago. Or, rather, a month or more ago. We packed up, got in the car, and then got on the road whilst pulling our boat. We were about 2 hours away from our destination. We were on a bridge, when suddenly, we heard an odd noise coming from our car. Fortunately, we prayed the we could get off the bridge. We did, and were very thankful we could get off the bridge. Alas! our car had broken down!! It wasn't because of the gas had run out. We had forgotten to change something. We piled out of the van and onto the grass. The were millions of gnats biting us. We got a tow truck to come and get us. It was exciting because Daddy, and us five kids got back in the car (Mama was in the tow truck) and rode on the tow truck while the tow truck hauled the boat. It was fun going up and down on the tow truck. It was like a roller-coaster (Except not as fun as Mt. Everest in Disney World, though.) The people there tried to fix it, but when we went out for the test run, we never got back and they had to come get us again. Finally, we got a friend who was coming to Florida to come and get us. After our vacation, the van got fixed, and we got back home. That's what happened then!

I'm sorry, but I was so intent on writing this adventure, that I completely forgot what the next one was. Sorry, but you may have to wait a while for that to come around. As soon as that happens, I'll whiz right here to write it.

Aahh, the nice aroma of food!!

Mmm, mm! We made--- uh, that is, Christie and I--- made 'Johnny M Casserole' today! I made (from the box) brownies just for fun, too. Here's the recipe in case you're interested:  (This is how the recipe wrote it)

Johnny M Casserole

1lb ground beef                     11/4 c water
1 pkg sloppy joe seasoning                  2 cups elbow/shell macaroni
1 6oz tomato paste                        1 1lb can kernel corn (drain)
2 cups grated chedder cheese

Brown meat, drain, stir in seasoning mix, tomato paste, and water. Bring to boil, simmer 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook macaroni and and drain. Stir meat, mix, corn and 1 cup cheese. Pour in buttered casserole, top with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for around 45 minutes.

"Spice a dish with love and it pleases every palate."

It's really good. I hope you enjoy! If you want more recipes, I can give you them!!


 

Spring!!!

It's finally really spring!!! Our weeping willow has buds everywhere on it! Christie says that every branch she bangs into has leaves. We're planting plants already. Christie is going to plant herbs before long. It's almost spring break for the boys. Yes!! I can't wait till summer. Birds are chirping. All signs of spring days. :)

Write later!