Sushi

It's the seven days of Mr. D. celebration. This is an event I created in which we celebrate birthday beginning on November 1 until his actual Birthday on the 7th. This year, instead of a present to open each night for 7 nights we had dinner with different friends each night for seven nights. It has been fun. I never told him who we were eating with until it was time to eat with them. Some nights I cooked, some nights we went out. Tonight though - I must say food wise was my favorite night out. We had sushi. It was A-m-A-z-I-n-G. This picture is just some of the sushi that we enjoyed tonight. It is SO pretty and it was SO yummy.

teacher appreciation day

Today was teacher appreciation day at our school. We had a great catered luncheon and received these beautiful flower pots. Each item in the pot was a message from the kids in our class. I thought I would share their sentiments with you. I had to laugh at how many people misspelled my last name. People are so hooked on phonics that they always spell it phonetically. It cracks me up. Here are the lovely words that brightened my day. If you can't read them, click on the pictures and it will expand the picture for you. Enjoy!!

one more cutie!!

Rylee-bug!

cuties in costumes

Kaleigh

Eden and Alice

Donovan

Sunday

Sunday, being the first day of the seven days of P..L, I agreed to go here.
.......................enough said.

now where was I

.... let's see, oh yes, Halloween. This is the new element Mr. D. envisioned and we created. The trick or treat sign. It is illuminated with a black light for an extra creepy effect. We definitely were the most decorated house in the neighborhood. The weather was chilly but not unbearable. We had lots of trick or treaters and lots candy to give out.
I started thinking about my costume on Friday and I was still working on it as the guest were arriving. Here is it:I simply took 2 bags of rafia, a needle and stretchy necklace string. I made 2 ponytail holders, 2 anklets, 2 bracelets and a necklace... and VOILA! A scarecrow! I thought it was pretty awesome. Here are my legs and feet.
At the end of the night...I sealed it up so it will be fresh and new for next year. All in all it was another incredibly fun you with our neighbors and friends. Here are pictures of Parker, Caleb, Ki and Avi.

fast forward one week later

Here we are a week later and my what a week this has been. What started out as a little allergy last Sunday turned into a full blown need for antibiotics, daytime decongestants and cough medicine and nighttime cough syrup with codeine. Now, imagine if you will... I could barely speak for 3 days. I mean mouth open words not coming out couldn't speak. Of course I thought of a million things to say! Thank goodness for the technology we call texting!

Let's see.... this week... Monday nothing special. Tuesday, my Girl Scouts had their candle lighting ceremony where they officially became scouts. Both the Brownies and the Juniors did a great job with the serious nature of the ceremonies. Tuesday night, Mr. D. had to go shopping for work after work and I went with him. We went to Party City - 4 days before Halloween. It was CRAZY in there. We went a few other places and he took me to Cozumel for dinner for my efforts. Wednesday was my class field trip to the park. It was a wonderful day. The kids had so much fun. I had Parker and Caleb that afternoon. Here is a funny picture of Parker when he realized that there was an actual apple in the middle of the candied apple. After they went home, I slipped on the PJ's and dozed off and on all night.

Thursday was a busy one! I tried on a pair of wooden shoes. They are NOT comfortable. I hope the people of the Netherlands have more used technology to create more comfortable footwear!
I can not confirm nor deny that I may have boo'd the neighbors.
I taped off more of the top secret new element in the Halloween Extravaganza. All in All, Thursday was fun.

Friday: I started thinking about what my Halloween costume would be. Yes! I am a procrastinator. We had a great day at school. After school I went to Costco and Walmart. I saw my Mother. While I shopped I found Christmas presents for Charlotte, Rylee, Donovan and Kaleigh. I got the stuff for my costume, groceries, and the things I was responsible to have at the party. That night, we introduced Parker and Caleb to the Thriller video. I have to leave now to go somewhere. So, stay tuned till later when I will post, pics from the Halloween Extravaganza, unveil my Halloween costume -- and recap the adventure I am going on today. Have a great Sunday!