the excitement list

In case you didn't know, it's 10/10/10...

We know people! I saw it on the calendar too. I can read a calendar very well.

Okay, I'm moving on because this is my "what makes me smile" list and not what peeves me list.


Smiling list!

1) My banana nut chocolate chip muffins I made today. I'm presenting to the 8th grade teachers at 8am tomorrow, so I whipped up a little breakfast treat for them because I feel bad they have to listen to me talk about riveting testing procedures for the upcoming pre-Psat test first thing in the morning.


2)Halloween is almost here. After much pondering, I decided to host my annual Halloween party. Last year, we had friends over,and I served spooky themed food. It was so much fun. I almost have to host a party. I will be so bummed if I can't create a weird Halloween menu. Plus, our house is definitely in the holiday spirit. Now if only I can get people to dress up.

My new candy dish!

We are ready for the trick or treaters!

Please direct your eyes to the bottom right corner. My rats are fabulous!

3) My friend Lindsay from college is getting married on Saturday! We are driving to San Angelo for a weekend get-away in order to help celebrate her special day. Lindsay and I were in Texas Lonestars in college. We worked together at the Freshman Admissions Center, and she is a dear friend of mine. She now lives in Minneapolis, so I'm very excited to see her. Also it'll be fun to have a mini- Lonestar reunion.

People/animals not so happy... Mopac and Randy.

R: "Penny that's the day of the Nebraska/UT game."
P: "Umm we will probably lose."
R: "I just don't understand how people would want to get married during football season. We got married in the summer for a reason."

geez...he should probably be more worried about listening to me complain in the car about how bored I am/how uncomfortable the seat is/how long it's taking to get there/how boring the scenery is/etc...

Mopac was a little sad after we told her tonight. But she's feeling better once she figured out she's going to her Aunt Leslie and Uncle Derryk's house. She loves staying with them! They spoil her rotten, and Derryk can't seem to say "No" to her.

4) Kohl's cares continues...

Dr. Seuss, you steal my heart. I hope one day I can share these treasures with a little one. If not, Randy will be hearing me recite these fabulous tales, him and Mopac:)

How cute are the accompanying stuffed animals?





So, I'm not going to admit this to Randy, but the pink stuffed toy might be a tad/eenie/tiny/bit/barely noticeable/a super insignificant amount of scary. But keep in mind, Kohl's made these. Dr. Seuss did not create the stuffed toy. The foul is on Kohl's, but really can you get mad? They are bringing the love of Dr. Seuss to kids around the world.


Have a great week everyone!