{Right?}

My week has been a little. . .hectic. The Mr. is having this done the day before Thanksgiving, (yeah, I know, I'll let ya' know how that works out for us) and we have been consumed with paperwork, blood work, and every other kind of work you can think of.

We are anticipating a great, speedy, and excellent recovery so Thanksgiving will still be

great, right?

In other news, I am not sayin' its better, but I'm just sayin' for $2 bucks. . . um, not bad.

And that would be why small-American-business-owners dislike Wal-mart, right?

We are loving our party favor that this sweet mom, Heather

gave my little sweet girl. Gotta love party favors, but actually this was more of a decoration that she was kind enough to give to her. Love kindness, right?

I had the privilege of playing dolls with this sweet mom Mandis,
little girl recently.
I adore Groovy Girls.
I adore her.

And we always have fun with the Johnson Crew, and

of course

these guys

are going to be unstoppable. Right, friend?

Talk later. . .off to Holiday Market, but not before a skating party.

I am tired already.

Do ya'll hate to "get ready"? Or am I the only one? Hair. . .makeup. . what to wear?

It pains me.

I am sounding kinda' cranky and ungrateful. Sorry.

{We havent talked since. . .}

Monday. Goodness, perhaps a "posting spree" tomorrow. Just a little eye candy for today though. . .

Talk Later.
Tonia

{Good Book ~ Great Verse}

"Man does not see what the Lord sees,

for man sees what is visible, but

the Lord sees the heart."

1 Samuel 16:7

{ + + + =}

A few yards of burlap + satin ribbon +
Grapevine twinkle lights & pumpkins +

Candles +

= My Fall Mantle

{On the Road Again, I just cant wait to get on the road again. . .}

Good Morning Weekenders! It's Monday, Monday. . .
I have got a rather busy week ahead. . .

Drs, Bible Study, Dentist, Work, Hair Appt, Thanksgiving Food Distribution, Surgeons, and. . .

that oughta' just about cover it.

I have been "tagged" in a Get to Know you. I will get to that too. . . .really soon.

Oh yes, and as for the photos . . . apparently some sort of weekend fun Lily had.

Talk Soon!

{Why do I. . .}

always think that I have to have something big to hang above my bed?

{Dogs & Burgers ~ Marvelous & Stunning}

Job is complete.

Mr. James & The Mr. finished Monday.

It looks really nice & tonight we had "dogs & burgers".

(I think it needs a big vase with sunflowers? or something?)

(I'll figure it out)

I am also searching for outdoor furniture. I have

an image in my mind (which can be good & bad),

so it may take awhile for me to

sniff out what I am needing. I took my Buddy out to the "job site" to see my folks Tuesday.
I spied this fiery orange tree on the way.

I had to get directions, and this is no doubt some of the most
fabulous property I have ever been on in these here parts.

I really, really, really (did I mention "I really"?)wanted to snap a picture of the house, but. . .

I felt like that would be kind-of like invading their privacy, maybe?

Since it was a fence job, not a Southern Living magazine photo shoot.

But I sooo really wanted to.

It was marvelous & stunning. . . .

like this tree on the

way in.

God's Creation is Marvelous & Stunning.

{Look at a Book}

The book fair was a complete success. I even treated myself this time. . . I picked out

Sloppy Joe & Beach Riddles. I will share one of my riddles with you sometime.

Oh, okay, you cant wait?

Who cleans the ocean floors?

MERMAIDS!

Now how cute is that?

The Three Happy Campers.

These Maters Tall Tales books crack me up. I LOVE how they all end-up saying

Lightening was there. . ."Don't you remember, you were there too?"

Book Fair Eye Candy

To: You

From: Me

Because I knew you would like to look at a book.

{Big Baby turns into Lucky Dog}

Full Identity has been hidden, but let me tell you this

guy is such a baby when it comes to the dentist.
Here he is with Buddy at his side for moral support.

He was supposed to get his wisdom teeth pulled. . .

Dr. G caved and filled them for him.

Lucky Dog & Big Baby all in the same day.

{The Grill pulls double Duty}

Lily said, "Mom, I'm going outside!" "Okay!" I yelled from the bedroom. . . 15 minutes later. . . I check. . .and she has nestled herself in.

Plant stand serves as a stool. . .

Sunglasses on the head (love that).
Ramona in the shopping basket.

Barbies are talking up a storm. . . Wha they talkin' bout? Yikes!

All colors of the rainbow are available.

The Get-a-Way Car is ready to go. . .

Cat Key chain overseeing the project.

Baby taking a nap. Whew. All kids need a cell-phone right?

(That is a joke. I am being a smarty pants ~ That is one of the many phones I have managed to wreak havoc upon).

Project Complete. . . .with much help from plant stand, grill, crayons, Barbies, baby, car, watch cat, and of course, the cell phone.

{Look at some of "My Babies"!}

They are little sweethearts.