THANK GOD!!

I have slept well 2 nights in a row. HALLALUJAH!!! Lack of sleep totally pushes me over the edge. I cannot handle anything when I'm tired. Every small thing that happens seems way huge. On a daily basis I feel like a pretty strong person. Not a super hero, just able to handle, with a fair amount of sensibility, the things life throws at me.
After 2 nights of good sleep I do feel like super woman. I worked out at 7:30 am. Tore into my house from top to bottom ( I'm still at it I just took a break). Made a pot of chicken and noodles for a friend who had surgery today. I'm headed for the shower after this because I need to buy a new canister vac. My old one has a broken leg and I'm sick of packing it around. I might look at a couple Christmas gifts too.
If I have another good night tonight...........watch out world I will kick butt and take names later.

MONDAY MONDAY

I know it's not really Monday but I feel like I've had a couple in a row. I'm doing the "cracked out" wake up at 4:30 am and can't go back to sleep. I have tried being positive and utilizing the time, but quite frankly it's gettin me down.
Halloween has come and gone and Thanksgiving is knocking at the door. Gene and Linda and I leave next week for California to have an early Thanksgiving with Linda's kids. I'm looking forward to spending time with them.
The shop is progressing nicely. The insulation guy comes today and the plumber and electrician are soon to follow. We had a fun time riding bikes in the big empty shell.Sarah posted pictures. Somehow our outings always turn into a crazy fest.
I'm not a fan of the rain....rain rain go away!
I need to finish a couple more Christmas gifts.
I need to start getting tax stuff organized.
I need to send out little notes to people I miss and love.
I need some sleep.

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Friday part of the concrete was poured for the shop and pool house. I'm excited to get the shop done so I can get my garage cleared out. Gene managed to mess up his shoes and clothes realyy good, but well worth it.

This is Chance trying out the girls bike and helmet. He is such a ham.

This is how he shoots a smile.

What a sweet baby.

OOPS, put this one on twice. By the way Jenn, come over and see me. I have some new recipes for you and I want you to see my house.

Proud to be an American

Today I had to register to vote because I have moved to a new district. When I registered they told me I could early vote if I wanted to. I went ahead and voted because I was already there. I feel good about doing my civic duty. I feel good about the fact that we live in America and it is my right to speak my mind and be safe in doing it.

I know our country is in a lot of trouble and we have a lot of problems, but I still love the USA. I'm not very political and I'm not super informed on all the issues, but I am passionate about what I care about. I believe we can all make a difference if we put forth the effort to speak up and be heard. No I am not running for any office or lobbying but I believe I make a difference. Everyday I have the opportunity to exercise my rights and freedoms. Everyday I have choices that were bought for me with the price of a human life.

I want our country to move ahead and pursue the ideals that this country was founded on. Having said that, I will say. Look on the positive side. Get out and vote. Believe that you as one individual can make a difference.

I am Pam O'Dell and I approve this message.

Please no hate mail.

TGIF and whats with the snow?

How beautiful is this baby? She has kept me occupied for a couple of weeks now. I have so much to learn, and I am in awe everytime I find something new she does. I kept Olivia today because she has pink eye so I was showing her some of the magic of sewing. I think I have her hooked. This was a test picture of Tinkerbelle with Olivia. She was really diggin this.
Then after we sewed a fall table runner we decided to make oatmeal cookies. She is so smart and eager to learn. I let her run the kitchenaid and she was pretty proud of herself.

She served cookies to everyone who showed up today. So that was my awesome friday. Then at about 5:30 it started to snow. For the love of Pete it's only October!! I'm going shopping for boots after dinner...and maybe another warm coat.

Happy October

After several hate mails about my lack of blogging ( Sheri), I decided to write something. It seems like I just skate along day to day and don't realise how much time has gone by.
Summer is definitely over and I'm in winter mode. Crock pot on the counter, oven going most everyday with something. Cooking, well baking mostly, is very therapeutic for me. I love to smell something wonderful baking warming up my house making it smell inviting.
If you read Sarahs blog she posted that I have a new machine. That is really a small statement. This is the Mother of all machines I have ever owned. It does everything but go to the fabric store for me.
It sews, embroiders, quilts, sews buttons on and does dozens of other fancy stitch functions. I love it dearly but have had to fight off " guilt of the purchase". I'm really a pretty frugal person but this machine pushed me over the edge.
I wish I had more exciting things to tell you, but I'm just not very exciting. I will share a couple new recipes with you soon. I have tried some really good new ones. Have a good week and we'll chat soon.

Warren is that you?

This look seems to be a family trait.