glimpses of my sunshine

I have been really busy lately, whew!! It's not a bad thing-- just a fact. It is getting increasingly harder for me to balance all the aspects, but I think attitude is half the battle. So, it isn't really getting to me too much.

My charity event is October 18th, the Halloween party that I (and my friend L) am in charge of is the 15th, L's baby shower that I am hosting is the 25th, L's daughter's birthday party is next weekend, oh, and I know I am missing something in there. On top of that, my parents have decided that they want me to help with their business. I love the work, but it has been a big adjustment. And a lot of time that I am already short on. The good thing is, they are flexible and will take me when they can get me. The bad thing is that I love doing it, so I spend too much time on it. *smile*

Everything is going great, though. If I could just give up sleeping, so that I had extra time, everything would be perfect!

I have been finding some time to create. Well, more like making the time. It really helps keep me centered and sane! I "graduated" from the tissue holders and made a great little item. But, it is for Z's birthday, so I can't show a picture yet. But I will soon. I am so proud of myself.

Onto picture catch up!!

HOF's 15 year college reunion was this weekend.... here we are. HOF bought me a fabulous dress for the occasion! We got a great deal, too. It was a brand new item that came into Banana Republic only 2 days prior. The petite version was $185- while the regular one was $150. I said something about it and the cashier gave it to us for the $150--- and then we got 30% off! It wound up being about $110. We never spend that kind of money on clothes, but HOF wanted to get me something special. I love it!! And I will wear it until it is in pieces! This is Punter and I at a fundraiser that donated all the money to my charity. It was "talk like a pirate" themed. We had fun! And because I am way too cheap to buy costumes twice, we will be pirates for Halloween.

Just a picture of my cutie! We went to a book store at a shopping center one day and he wanted to walk all around. We had such a relaxing day and he loved looking at the fountain.

Us at the ball game--- check out how close we were to the action.... only 8 rows off the field!! My parents gave us the tickets.

HOF and Punter at a little party we went to.

Life is great! Busy, but oh, so many blessings. We have been enjoying the cooler weather, but I know all too soon it will be cold. We are enjoying football, and warm snuggles under the comforter, the hum of the sewing machine, the lure of too many books that are free from my parents, the fast rhythm of our life right now, the much needed breaks and reconnecting and just being a family. I am one lucky gal!