Sage

I would be the most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves. - Anna Quindlen ~ brainyquotes.com

***Edited version
While I completely agree with the above quote, I really enjoy other sources of home decor.  Especially, DIY home decor projects. 

Yesterday, my friend Amy [who now lives in California :( ] and I met up for coffee.  Somewhere in our conversation she invited me to a wreath making class that she, her mom, and the one and only Heather (in our book) were planning on attending.  Casey was working late, so after some deliberating, I said yes to going with them. AND I'm very happy I did.

We started out with metal wreaths and strips of burlap.

We talked and tied knots for two hours - I'll take that kind of female fellowship any day.

This was my view at the table.  Amy is to the left and Heather's hands are to the right. 

Amy's almost done wreath and Heather's completed one.

Mrs. Paula's wreath - very festive and Christmas"y".

Here is my finished sage burlap wreath!

Now I just need to find a door hanger big enough for it... 

Sew much to catch up on

This year, Santa came to see me early on.

I had no idea he was coming this early - Casey had mentioned he was making a "sooner than usual appearance".  

This is what he brought.

I am so excited!  I took sewing classes when I was younger, but don't remember too much.  However, I come from a line of sewing women.  My mom claims she's not, but she is - she just hasn't sewn in awhile.  She made many of my dresses when I was little.  She and Casey's Nanny are going to have to give me some lessons/guidance.  I am going to start small and see how it goes.

In other news, I have found my new favorite baby shower gift to give.  Tiny Toms.  They are precious and make me giddy.   I took this pair to a shower last Saturday and am taking another pair exactly like them to a shower tomorrow. 

 (Don't worry, the expectant mother does not read my blog). 

I know they're not for a baby, but babies grow into toddlers so why not give them something they can wear down the line.  Plus, some other precious toddler in the world will get a pair - just like I mentioned in in this post.

I held the box up to my face so you could see how tiny it is.

Pink is always fun.

It's hard to belive that today is 11/11/11.  Fall is in full swing and we have lots little pumpkins around.

These take turns with the....

 

with the candles on the table.  We enjoy dining by candlelight.

My brothers cut this wheat for me this summer.  It's a great free, fall decoration.

Lastly, I made Pdub's broccoli cheddar soup for supper last night. 

It is a good soup.    Recipe found here. 

Have a great weekend!

No warmth November, please

Confession: I have never, ever liked cold or really even cool weather.......


until.............

NOW. 

I don't know if it is because above normal temps have occurred for the past TWO months or what, but it is cool today and I haven't worn a jacket outside once.  Can you believe it?  It is jacket weather and I'm not participating.  I usually wear a jacket in heavily air-conditioned buildings in the summertime.
Today however, I wanted to feel the coolness in every bone of my body. 
This of course will change if the temperature drops about 3 more degrees, don't worry Mom. 

Today, I got in my car to run an errand for work and at 3:10pm it was 57 degrees.  I almost couldn't believe it. 
I realize this post testifies to the fact that I am a true Southern girl.  I would be an considered absolute weenie up north.  I'm ok with that - I had no control over where I was brought up, and I still don't have any control over where I live.  Thank you Jesus, Amen. 

Also, I am happy that Starbucks Christmas cups are back for the holidays.  I had my first Caramel Apple Spice of the season on Tuesday. 

Order it sometime, you'll be glad you did. 

The end of an era

Hi folks,

I am back to do another weekend re-cap.  I feel like I am always doing a post about the weekends, but that seems to be when most of the action occurs in our life.  We headed up north to the Delta for a couple of reasons.

Number one - spend time with family & number two - to support Aaron in his final swim meet.   That's right, this past Saturday ended a 15 year era of swim meets for the Leininger family.  We all experienced nostalgia.    


Dad, Stephen, and I took Casey on a tour of the "old pool" at Delta State where we spent many hours swimming.  It is old, run down, and still used. 

This is the lane I used to practice in - talk about experiencing a wave of nostalgia. 

The High School State meet was held at DSU's "new pool."  You can imagine our excitement when it opened for business.  Stark contrast.

Warm-ups.

Aaron is the last one of us to graduate from CHS; it's hard to believe.

Aaron's relay team talking after their 400 free relay race. 

This picture looks like it was taken by paparazzi - Casey had to zoom in from the gallery. 

Me sitting with Aaron, offering support and prompting right before race time.  Mom took the morning shift, and I did the evening one. 

I just wanted a regular ole picture with my dad...

Take two.  I like it.

*Aaron we had a great time watching you swim, and we are very proud of you!

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The next day, on Sunday afternoon, a tree felling occured.  We had plans for this to take place on Saturday, but the meet took longer than expected. 

A big storm/tornado hit Cleveland a few weeks back and lightening struck the one and only tree in my parents front year.  Therefore, it needed to come down.

The Forester at work.

A little help was needed from a couple of tow ropes. 

Aaron stood guard - wouldn't want any oncoming traffic to be suprised. 

Sibling love.

*photo by Mom

Happy November!