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October 27, 2006
Winter is on it's way...
So, I've been planning this trip to a big craft fair about two hours away for weeks now and wouldn't you know, tomorrow they are predicting terrible winds, rain and sleet and even maybe some snow! I have my snow tires on anyway! So, I'm still going! I don't care if we get blown away, I'm going and I'm going shopping too and then visiting my friend Dodie and her family and I'm going! Did I say that already? Probably?
It's only October and already this nasty weather is here, it's too early!! WAY too early!
The week seemed to fly by and I'm sure the weekend will fly by even faster!
The kids are off to the neighbors tonight, Hannah is having her first sleepover, by herself without big sister. I'm anxious to see how she does. I'm expecting a phone call anytime to come get her! At least they live just next door!
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October 21, 2006
October closing in
I can't believe it's already the 21st of October! Where did the fall go?? The leaves are almost gone, the wind has blown so hard the past 24 hours there aren't any left on the trees! I'm surprised it didn't snow last night.
Our pumpkins didn't grow very big this year and I'm wondering if I should have bought some bigger ones to carve out for jack o' lanterns. I guess it's too late now?
I visited a friend yesterday and did some Christmas shopping. My snow tires are on and the mechanic tells me I need new tires for next spring and he said, "You better buy them now because they keep going up in price." UGH. I think about trading my car in, but then think, No, it's almost paid for and I don't want anymore car payments! It's getting to be that time though that now that it's close to being paid for I'll have to start putting money into it to get it fixed up, not that it's in that bad of shape, but you know what I mean!
Hannah just crawled out of bed and is cuddled up on the couch. It's one of those mornings to cuddle up and watch cartoons!
I'm working an odd shift today to help cover some time on evenings. Monday I have to go for my recertification in CPR. I hate doing that! But at least it's good for two years!
To all of you experiencing the chill and wind and rain, stay warm and dry!
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October 16, 2006
It's official!
I am now a member of the EFCA church and I'm pretty proud to have become a member. I gave my testimony to about 20 people that belong to the congregation after church on Sunday and both Val and I were accepted as members. They believe that all members should be believers in Christ and saved and that is why they have you give a public testiment of your faith. I was pretty nervous to speak in front of so many, but there could have been more and there wasn't so that worked out well! Phew!
It's turned rather chilly here and I know the snow won't be far away now. It's dark so early at night. By the time we get home, have supper and get the dishes done it's way too dark to go for a walk outside. So, it's time to get back to the rec center and start walking there and swimming! Hannah is excited to get back into that routine.
I'm getting anxious to start some Christmas shopping. I've already ordered a few things and am thinking about Christmas cards already and the pictures I want to send out. I know, I'm bad! It's not even Thanksgiving yet!
I've also decided to sponsor a child through COMPASSION. It's something I've wanted to do for a while and this is a Christian based organization and the girls and I want to choose the child to sponsor and we can also send a Christmas gift and Birthday gift as well. We are looking forward to it. A very dear friend of ours use to do this and that gave me the interest to want to do it as well.
A busy week lies ahead with work and visiting an old friend on Friday. She use to be my boss many years ago and sadly she is very ill with cancer so I want to go and visit her as it may be the last time I'll see her. She is exicted to see Devon as she hasn't seen her in over 10 years! I want to get some pictures too.
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October 12, 2006
The week closing in
So, I've applied for membership at the church I have been going to for just about 2 years now. I really like it there. I like the pastor and his sermons, I like the people and they have some good groups for kids and adults. Dev is enjoying the youth group and Hannah enjoys AWANA. So, I had to take four classes, meetings, to learn more about the church and what it believes and preaches, then I had to write my testimony to share with the congregation this coming Sunday. I am pretty nervous about that, but we had a mini rehearsal on Wed evening when (My friend Val is joining too so we got to do them together,) we met with elders of the church and got to give our testimony to them and it wasn't too bad. I'm hoping I can get through it with the congregation!
We also have some new neighbors and they are very nice people. Devon invited them over for dinner Monday night and come to find out this lady LOVES to scrap book and she has TONS of things and a big basement all ready to do it in! She has invited me over Friday night and I can't wait!
It hasn't snowed here yet, but today I thought for sure it was going too. The sky got really dark and it started raining and then it cooled off, but then it passed. Oh well, it's that time of year and even though I don't really like this time of year, I shouldn't complain!
One more day of work and then off for two. I hope to get some crocheting projects finished up and work more on my scrapbooks.
I heard from my big brother Frankie last night. He lives nearby, but I never hear from him much and I had been thinking about him a lot lately. He's applied for another job and I hope he gets it and I also pray he can get his own place and settle down a little. I asked him what he needed, if anything, he said jeans, so I ordered him some. I guess that is what big sisters are for!
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October 09, 2006
7 years ago, today...
hubby and I were married! He always knows how to make me feel special everyday, but especially on our anniversary. It started out with a beautiful card, breakfast out and then a nice ride, just the two of us, to take some foliage pics.
It has been an all around very nice day!
You can sneak a peek at our special day here...
Andy & Tracey ~ October 9, 1999
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October 05, 2006
Autumn's Splendor
The quiet wind whispers through the sun drenched maple tree
The sun just beginning to caress its withering leaves
It gives off that glow that only a fall sunset can create
The branches shiver as though chilled by autumns first date
The tips of them shining and gleaming as if dipped in gold
The leaves drip with the suns reflection of their mosaic hues
The browns, reds and greens, colors only nature can command
They look as though they have been painted by Gods own hand
As the sun sinks lower, the Gold starts to grow
Until the whole tree is shimmering with Gods captivating glow
By Tobi Hirsch
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