Its that time of year!

Halloween Decorating time!!!This year I have some really great neighbors who love Halloween as much as I do, so we have a friendly competition going. This is the first year I am putting decorations out back, because we are have a "block" party in the field behind our house on Halloween night. I am nervous that the local kids are going to walk off with some of my stuff though. We have so much cool stuff planned. I need to go through all my boxes thoroughly, I still have a lot of party favors and stuff left over from last year. It just in dissaray because the little ones tore it all out while I was looking for things and I just shoved it back in, not really looking. I did lose two strands of light this year, may they rest in peace! Today are dental appiontments for all four girls after school, ugh. We will find out how much it will cost to replace Katey's broken retainer.. grrr. In the mean time I am happy setting up all my decor,with out helpers destroying it all behind me. Happy Haunting everyone!!!!

Lead Me Not

Lead Me Not into temptation. No sugary, carb filled snacks shall pass my lips. No carb filled, salt loaded, baked in the toaster oven but taste fried treats shall meet my mouth. Snort. Had ya going didn't I?? I WAS doing really well on the "healthy eating plan" till my husband dragged me out shopping this afternoon... Yes he really did talk ME into going. I DID find a ballgown... for $25. Thats four. yes four years I have spent less than $30 for my gown. wooo hoo. Anyway, I was headachey, and grouchy and In and Out burger was on our way home... It was sooooo good. Burger, fries, soda. So old fashioned, simple and yummy. Totally kid food and I loved every bite. I was working on fighting a migraine and I SWEAR that hot greasy food helped stay it off. Hey I worked out hard this morning, so I deserved a treat right? So right now I am typing away ignoring the siren song of salty, fatty, greasy, carb filled snacks calling my name. Wish me luck! I DO still have to fit that new gown!!!

In the where??

Ok, I had posted something on FB ( for those of you who are not members, its Facebook) and realized I had to clarify. I had said..".I ate fresh rasberries, with organic yogurt and strawberry o's from Trader Joes. Zoe is addicted to the berries and keeps getting in the fridge!" Well, first of all the berries were from a cool Korean market we found.(not trader joes, and I don't know where we got the yougurt... ) Ok, the fridge thing got me thinking and my Bidwell, (yes, BIDWELL) sense of humor kicked in. I had visions of Zoe actually sitting IN the fridge eating berries. (this did NOT happen) anyway so I had to say that Zoe was not IN the fridge but kept opening the door and stealing berries. For some reason this just cracked me up. (the vision of Zoe in the fridge, not that i would endanger her and let her do that. Whew. Covering my rear is getting tiresome!) Anyway, the berries were good and I got a good laugh at myself this morning! I think I need a nap.

WOW

I have to admit, I have gotten sucked into the world of FaceBook and haven't updated this in some time!! Well, first and foremost, Nick arrived home safe and sound. The only hitch was , I was told the incorrect time. He did manage to get a ride and had a great homecoming. Our other news was that he got promoted! Congratulations to Master Sgt. Franchuk!! The kids all started school before he came home, and seem to be settling in just fine. Nick is on his last days of leave before going back to work. Lets just say it's been... interesting having him here all day. We do love the freedom of three hours in the afternoon while all the kids are in school. Getting errands done without dragging whiny kids, or endless texts from whiny kids is priceless. We have some new additions to the household such as, a blu- ray player and updated stereo ( hoooray!!) and Rock Band for the WII. we have been enjoying both quite a bit. Well if you want to keep up on my daily ( ha ha sometimes hourly!) happenings, I encourage you to join Face book! I will put a bit more effort into maintaining this blog since I will have afternoons "free". Happy first Day of Fall everyone!!