October 31, 2008, Friday

Halloween
Originally uploaded by knoopie

Happy Halloween Everyone! I know it's been a while since I last updated my blog but as usual been kind of busy and I can't seem to find the camera cord to download new photos. But I will be on the hunt today.

Halloween, the original movie from 1978 is a family favorite. It seems no matter how often it's on we're always watching it! Tonight we will be hanging out with our new neighbors celebrating Halloween and hopefully later watching the Halloween movie, AGAIN!

Hope you all have a Happy and Safe Halloween.

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Hi Everyone- all is well in sunny Arizona.  Still have things to unpack but waiting for a couple of desks and also looking for a couple of filing cabinets because all we have to unpack are the two offices.  I know we're going to need shelving but until we have everything set up it's hard to tell where everything will go.  So I will keep an eye open and scan the paper for yard sales next weekend.  

I will probably start my Christmas shopping in a couple of weeks but I only plan on purchasing things from Etsy or local Mom and Pop stores with the economy the way it is I think I'd rather keep the little guy in business.  But who knows I might just make everything this year. Hmmmm

Anyway, just wanted to tell everyone to go and check out KatCollects@ blogspot.com  she is having a blog giveaway and she has a fabulous blog be sure to check it out.

Hope you all are enjoying your Sunday.

Christine

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Everything is moved over and most of the boxes are empty!  All we have to unpack are the offices which we will do over the weekend hopefully or at the very least put most of it away.  Sam and I are still in need of desks and filing cabinets but we'll do our best.  We are also planning on having a garage sale on Nov. 1st it's a neighborhood thing.   It is also Amber's wedding day so we'll be attending that too.

We all just love the new house and have even found our Halloween/Fall decorations so we put them up.  I'll share a picture soon.    Have to run need to make a grocery list.

Christine

Friday, October 10, 2008

Well today is the big day....It's MOVING DAY! Everything is just about packed and the movers will be here around noon and so it will be a busy weekend.  I may not be able to update my blog as I like for a few days but I wanted to leave you with something pretty.

Christine

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Feeling much better and in a mad rush to get things over to the new house and more things pack and trips back and forth.  I am probably enjoying this a bit to much I love cleaning out everything and get rid of things that we no longer  need.  So a trip to the goodwill will be in toe this weekend and more than likely throw together a impromptu garage sale.  Hopefully we will be able to sell everything.

DH and I have been having a discussion over the past year about living more of a life as "more is less" As a society we live t0o much with wants and being entertained and over stimulated.  Why?  DH and I have been thinking about that and have come to a conclusion for our family that we (as other's have) need to live more simply.  More like our ancestors live in the now and gather as a family; spend more time together and less time watching t.v., going to the movies, renting movies, and etc.  Buy what we need and nothing more.  Especially, with how the economy is now.  I feel as a society that it's partially our fault the way the economy is suffering. Everyone trying to out do the Jones' and living well beyond their means.  Well, we as a family have decided enough is enough and living more of a life is more.     Which makes us feel like we're doing something...and don't forget to vote.  We need to be heard and not have to be told what to do.  Go out there and vote!!!

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Hello, Hello- feeling so much better not 100% more like 50% but at least I don't want to cut my head off anymore!  Still a busy bee and more so than usual (have been slacking do to cold) so I have some boxes that need to be packed and more goodies to be loaded into the SUV but I didn't want to leave you without something to look at.  So here is a picture of Princess and if you look closely you can see the "I'm so proud of myself" grin.

Enjoy,

Christine

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Hi- still feeling pretty icky and I'm still not sure if I have a cold or hay fever.  I would think since I can taste food that I have hay fever but who knows.  

I saw the picture above at Merchant Square and I'm thinking about purchasing next week and hanging it in my office.

The magazines and books are for sale..so if you live locally let me know if your interested.

Enjoy your day!

Monday, October 6, 2008

Halloween 2005
Originally uploaded by bcompetent

Still feeling under the weather but managed to take the Princess to school and lining some of the drawers at the new house. But plan on taking it easy for a bit. I haven't really been able to create anything or put up Halloween decorations so for now enjoy a little eye candy!

Christine

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Under the weather with hay fever but still packing so I will be short and sweet.  The black table and chairs is our new kitchen and I'm still thinking about the mahogany table and chair.

Saturday, October 4, 2008

I know I don't have to tell you what I have been up to but I thought I would share with you some of the goodies I purchased from my favorite antique store Merchant Square.  These are the goods I purchased a week ago and forgot to take pictures so when I picked them up yesterday I took pic's.  I forgot to take a pic of the Princess' new dresser. Next post.   Plus I purchased some new goods so stayed tuned.

Can you believe that I purchased the chairs and the two end tables for $40.00 per set!! Oh yeah, baby!

Christine   

Friday, October 3, 2008

It is 79' degrees out this morning, whooo hoooo!  Hopefully this means that we are FINALLY embracing fall after a summer of 100' and above!      Hello fall!

We are still packing and moving things over little by little makes a person wonder will there be anything for the movers to move and they answer is YES.  So I will make a trip today to drop off some more goods and then again when DH comes home and a full on assault this weekend.  

I have a few pictures of the Princess and her first "big girl" craft project.   Enjoy!

Christine

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Butterfly Cake
Originally uploaded by lucycat2005

Happy Birthday to my sister Charlene! Treat yourself to something nice and have a fabulous day! Hugs and kisses!

I have packed my side of the office both bathrooms and my night stand so now I guess I can begin in the kitchen this weekend which means I need to line the cupboards at the new house. So I might just do that tonight and while I'm at it I might as well start taking some small furniture over there as well.

Well, have things to do. Have a great day!
Christine

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Can you believe it's October already?  Where does the time go?   Before we know it Christmas will be here and I'm far behind.   Usually at this time my Christmas shopping would be done wrapped and ready to ship but there are only so many hours in a day and the move is a full time job.  I packed a lot of boxes yesterday but there is still so much to do.   It will get done the movers will be here on the 10th and hopefully all the little stuff will be at the new house.   So wish us luck!

Well, I promised I would share some pictures of my adventure to my FAVORITE antique store last week.  They have so many treasures and it's difficult not to bring something home.  So enjoy!