Pumpkin carving

Today we have had another wonderful day. We woke up bright and early for our Sunday morning breakfast with Grammy & Papa. The food & company were great as usual. Then we came home and I went grocery shopping. I couldn't resist getting a huge pumpkin for us to carve. The kids were so excited. We decorated & carved the pumpkin. We saved the seeds to roast tomorrow night. I had to take pictures of the entire transformation from pumpkin to Jack-O-Lantern. The kids and Paul had a pumpkin "guts" fight (ewww.) After lighting the pumpkin, we came inside to eat the delicious hamburgers that Paul grilled. YUMMY! Then, after relaxing for a little while and the kids bath it is time for bed. Good night sleep tight don't let the bed bugs bite!

Horsin' Around

Today was a great day! Shelby had a horse show in Lewisburg. Our friend, Jeanie came over and picked Shelby & me up and took us to the show. It was a beautiful day. We enjoyed the scenery & girl talk on the trip over. Paul met us over there. Shelby was catch riding for the Gernt's . How awesome! Shelby loves them and their horses! She rode 5 times! That is the most she has ever shown in one show. She was awesome. She placed in every class-- 1st, 3rd, 3rd, 4th & 5th. She said it was the best show she has ever had. She did not place last in anything! We are proud of what a great rider she has grown into.
Ok the hot tub is calling so I am cutting this short!
Good night!

One busy weekend...

Hi...Feels good to finally sit down. This has been a really busy weekend. I worked at my second job Friday night after getting off my "real" job. I got off at 10:30 and then went to the grocery. Got home about 11:45. I could not go to sleep until about 1:30am. Up again at 5:30. Went to see Mama. We took her to Tullahoma shopping then dropped Mama back at home and came back to the boro. Shelby & I changed clothes in 1 minute flat and left for our friend Brittany's wedding. She was a beautiful bride. It was such a sweet wedding. After the wedding, we came home. We ate dinner and then shortly after, went to bed. Got up @ 5:30 this morning & went to Church, then to WM and then home. A couple hours later, we went to Isaac's friend David's halloween party. It was so fun! After the party, we went out for dinner & then home finally.......yea! I've got to go back to work to rest. Oh I fogot the best part of the weekend. Our friends the Parshes came to town. We were so glad to see our bffs!!! Sadly, they left this morning :( Good night.

my most recent endeavor...

Well, tonight was the first night to work at my new second job. I really like it so far. I will stay busy for sure. I am just planning to work thru the holidays. We are saving for a new kitchen floor! (yeah).
On the home front, the kids got their school pictures back. They turned out great!
Paul took the kids out to our friend, Susan's barn for Shelby to ride Jeanie's horse Rooster. Shelby loves Rooster and Jeanie & Susan too.
I am trying to make time to play with my"new" camera. I love photography! I know my pictures aren't spectacular but I love them and they make me feel good. I know that is what counts. Also, I am able to capture our families memories on film. It amazes me to look back on pictures from the past. Things that I thought I would never forget seem to fade over time. I can look over my pictures and relive all of those wonderful memories.
Attached is a picture taken from our front porch on a Sunday morning.
I had better end this & get ready for bed
Good Night :)

Hello, I'm Lori

Ten things you may not know about me:

1) I converted to Catholicism at age 31 after being Presbyterian my whole life.

2) I married my high school sweetheart.

3) I graduated college after 7 long years!

4) I love being a Mommy to 2 kids.

5) We have 24 animals (2 dogs, 2 horses, 20 fainting goats).

6) I just started a second job!

7) I love scrapbooking, photography, & crafts.

8) I am going to my 20 year class reunion next month!

9) I love to shop at Goodwill and yard sales.

10) I will probably be a lazy blogger.