Got the pumpkin board painted today. Just need to cut out the eyes, nose, and mouth. (Had to bring it inside because of the threat of rain and now the fumes are driving me nuts.) One more thing to mark off the list. Now just a few dozen other things to do. The kid's carnival is starting to come along though. Spook Sister had a co-worker that wanted to get rid if some wood so we went and got it the other night. This comes in just the right time. This week my youngest son and I are going to work on the bar and hopefully I can talk him into helping me make the stands for the games. Once those are done, the hard part is all that is left. Entertaining 20+ kids ranging in ages from 1 to 16 years old. Never said I had a whole lot of brains.
Getting excited though for September. The oldest graduates from "A" School in the Navy and gets to come home for 10 days. Then the last weekend is a "Girls" weekend in Gatlinburg. It will be nice to rest a little before October gets here.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Monday, July 11, 2011
New Favorite Pass Time
Spook Sister and I went junkin' the other day and found some wonderful items for the adult Halloween party. For those of you that don't know what junkin' is, it is when you go to thrift store, garage sales, flea markets and some antique shops looking for hidden treasures. Mine came in the form of silver plated serving dishes. I got three this time and just KNOW that they will accent the table nicely. We both agree that we need to hit several of the other places in town. Although for some reason I have it in my head that I HAVE to have cake pedestals now. Don't know why but I have been looking for them everywhere now. I have even found a few but there is no way I am going to pay more than $30 for one. Don't care how old it is.
I think we are going for a shabby chic look for the adult party. Old silver, black, white and clear glass seems to be the predominate scheme so far. We have also had a few taste testings for the drink menu. Kind of glad we have been doing that since one or two of the drinks that we picked out are down right disgusting.
We are starting to get the carnival planned out now. Some games had really been giving us problems on how to properly set them up but I think we have some of them nailed down now. Now if the temperatures here would go down ( 100+ degree days really aren't helping) maybe we can get out there and crank up the power tools.
I think we are going for a shabby chic look for the adult party. Old silver, black, white and clear glass seems to be the predominate scheme so far. We have also had a few taste testings for the drink menu. Kind of glad we have been doing that since one or two of the drinks that we picked out are down right disgusting.
We are starting to get the carnival planned out now. Some games had really been giving us problems on how to properly set them up but I think we have some of them nailed down now. Now if the temperatures here would go down ( 100+ degree days really aren't helping) maybe we can get out there and crank up the power tools.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Back At It
Well the oldest son has made it through Naval Basic Training and is now in South Carolina to start a year of schooling. And like any parent, I am proud as can be. But I did have to remind him that there was only a limited number of days before our favorite time of the year.
Spook Sister and I have already been knee deep in the planning stages. We have decided that this year we will do a carnival for the children and a party for the adults. We have come up with a lot of really good ideas for the carnival that I hope we can pull off. My biggest concern is having the people to run the booths. We really want it to be like a real carnival for the kids. I just wish that we could come up with a fun house for them to go through. But that will be for another year.
The adult party has a good deal of the supplies gathered but no real direction. I think we are going to have to sit down and seriously think about this one. Kind of like the yards, we really haven't even begun to plan those. I had thought of doing the "Traveling Freak Show" kind of thing but now I am having second thoughts. I guess while I am working the fireworks tent I will have plenty of time to think about what I want to do this year. I just know that it has to be better than last year.
Spook Sister and I have already been knee deep in the planning stages. We have decided that this year we will do a carnival for the children and a party for the adults. We have come up with a lot of really good ideas for the carnival that I hope we can pull off. My biggest concern is having the people to run the booths. We really want it to be like a real carnival for the kids. I just wish that we could come up with a fun house for them to go through. But that will be for another year.
The adult party has a good deal of the supplies gathered but no real direction. I think we are going to have to sit down and seriously think about this one. Kind of like the yards, we really haven't even begun to plan those. I had thought of doing the "Traveling Freak Show" kind of thing but now I am having second thoughts. I guess while I am working the fireworks tent I will have plenty of time to think about what I want to do this year. I just know that it has to be better than last year.
Monday, March 21, 2011
A Mother's Tears
Tonight has been a difficult night for me. We took the oldest son to Nashville and dropped him off at the hotel that he has to stay at before he goes to the MEPS one last time. Tomorrow he goes to fill out the last of the paperwork, swear in one last time then he boards the plane for Great Lakes, Ill. for 8 weeks of Naval Basic Training. Part of me is so proud of him I could burst but the Mommy in me (you know the one, she still sees her children as the 3 and 6 year olds they once were) is crying nonstop. I have spells where I have broke down and cried for 2 or 3 minutes then I manage to pull myself back together for a short time then I will see something of his or just think of him and I start crying again (like right now.). I had to cry on the youngest for a few minutes earlier. I told him that I was gonna be a basket case when he leaves.
For as much as they can get on your nerves you love them with all of your heart. You want to see them succeed in everything they do but you still want to hold them close and protect them as though they were still that little infant cradled in your arms so many years ago. And yeah, sure, six months ago I was ready to bounce him out on his ear. But deep down I really didn't want him to leave then. And I also know that in 8 weeks I will be there watching him graduate from Basic and might even get to bring him home for awhile. But right now that seems like it is so far away.
I wish you sweet dreams tonight Bugger Bear. You know I love you with all of my heart.
For as much as they can get on your nerves you love them with all of your heart. You want to see them succeed in everything they do but you still want to hold them close and protect them as though they were still that little infant cradled in your arms so many years ago. And yeah, sure, six months ago I was ready to bounce him out on his ear. But deep down I really didn't want him to leave then. And I also know that in 8 weeks I will be there watching him graduate from Basic and might even get to bring him home for awhile. But right now that seems like it is so far away.
I wish you sweet dreams tonight Bugger Bear. You know I love you with all of my heart.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Almost Time
Spook Sister came called the other day. Checking to see if I was still alive. Now she believes me when I say that during Hockey Season you might as well forget about seeing me unless you are at a game with me. But sadly the season is almost over (if we don't make it to the playoffs that is). Of course this season ending is going to be really bittersweet for me. My oldest son is joining the Navy. We take him to Nashville Monday evening. He has one more visit to the MEPS then he flys out for basic training on Tuesday afternoon. I have already had a few teary eyed moments but no real break down as of yet. The drive home Monday night should prove interesting.
But as I said Spook Sister called to check on me and gently remind me that Halloween is only 6 short months away. (I know it is longer than that but we set up early) I have sort of thought about the yard but have not really given it much more than a passing thought. I do know that I want to change it up this year though. The cemetery is getting rather old. But for now I am wrapped up in hockey and my son leaving.
But as I said Spook Sister called to check on me and gently remind me that Halloween is only 6 short months away. (I know it is longer than that but we set up early) I have sort of thought about the yard but have not really given it much more than a passing thought. I do know that I want to change it up this year though. The cemetery is getting rather old. But for now I am wrapped up in hockey and my son leaving.
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