Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family...

Hello everyone...
Just wanted to wish all of you a wonderful Thanksgiving...hope you get your fill of turkey and all the yummy foods that go along with your special dinner.

Be sure to remember all the families that can't be together this holiday...thus, being my sister, Jenni in Phoenix and my brother, Buck in Colorado...we will miss you but know that you're with us in our hearts. We'll also miss my Dad and Oliver Darby and my wonderful mother-in-law, Carol...all being in Winfield tomorrow.
Our family will be headed to Lyndon, Ks on Thursday morning for Thanksgiving. We always have a great time at aunt Marsha and uncle Gick's house...

So many things to be thankful for here at our home...and at the top of my list is...
My entire family near and far!!!! How lucky am I!!!!!

And the winner is...

I am excited to announce the winner of the 100th blog post...my sister, Jenni!!! Congrats GG, I'll be mailing it to you on Monday morning! I did not cheat and rig this up so she would win...just want to clarify...I waited on Jim to get home from work on Saturday...it was around 6:00pm...as he was picking a name I quote "please don't pick Jenni" were his words...the have a unique relationship to say the least!! :)

Today's the big day... my 100th post...

Well today is the day...seems like just yesterday when I started blogging...and I must say, I do enjoy it very much!!! I would like to send out a "thank you" to Jessica from the blog "Our Life"...she lives in Phoenix...my sister's very good friend who lives just upstairs from her...she's the one who inspired me to start my own blog...thanks Jessica!!!!! Please see rules in one of my previous posts...can't remember which one... about my 100th give-away....good luck and looking forward to reading all the comments...

Case's Dr appt...

Well, we have FANTASTIC news about Case and his lymph nodes...
The size has reduced considerably said the Dr...he told us to finish up the meds he's on and then just keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't reappear...
Although no real answer was ever found...I am tickled at the outcome...
Thanks to those of you who have prayed for us and have been keeping Case in your thoughts...This family has so much to be thankful for...and what perfect timing, with Thanksgiving coming up next week!!!

Mornin'!!!
Hope everyone slept well...just wanted to say "have a great day"...We're off to the Dr today for Case, and then off to the lovely grocery store along with some other errands.

T-Shirts in November!!??!!??

Can you believe we wore t-shirts today...outside...did I mention it's November...?!
There was absolutely no wind...just sun and calmness...
Please note the raccoons outfits...mismatched shirts and pants for Case and for Hayden, pajama pants with a white undershirt that maybe fit 3 years ago...we look awesome...
Hayden was playing "campground"...?!?!? He gathered small sticks and stacked some up by the tree and placed several all in a row, which he used as a cooktop to mix his wild green onions from the yard and some dirt...
Case was busy loading up the leaves in his dump truck and then I kept seeing him just sitting peacefully on the rocks...see picture...he asked me to take his picture when he was sitting...but yet he didn't even want me to hold the camera or take his pic while he was working with the leaves...go figure...
Anyway, the day was wonderful...I still can't believe the amazing temperature...of course it's supposed to be yucky tomorrow...
P.S. Case has another Dr. appt tomorrow morning...I'll keep you posted about that...

The Wizard of Oz...

The boys are watching The Wizard of Oz as I type this, for the 3rd time in a few days...they absolutely love this movie...it actually holds their attention for a while...and that's nice for me...yes, I am being selfish!!

Anyway, I was telling Jim last night that I keep trying to get them to pronounce the name of the movie correctly...

Hayden calls it "Lizard of the Bloz"

Case calls it "Wizard of Bob"

I give up, plus it's too cute to correct them...I like their titles better!!

Fall leaves and little faces...

Case was for sure the one posing for the camera on Sunday while they both enjoyed some candy treats sitting right smack dab in the middle of the leaves Daddy just put in a pile...Hayden was still a little groggy...just got up from his nap...
These little faces Case is making are his usual looks throughout the day...he's very sneaky...


I absolutely LOVE the pictures of daddy and the boys!!!!! These are my life treasures...without these 3 people I have no idea how I would get through my days!!!!!

I was not planning on having my picture taken, but you know how the mom's never are in any pictures, because they are the "picture takers"...I decided I at least wanted maybe one pic with the coons... well, as you can tell by my lovely Sunday outfit..consisting of sweatpants, rubber boots, and an orange t-shirt that I've owned for at least 7 years...that I was not looking my best, but oh well...the boys don't care what momma looks like... I think...I tried to cover most of my ensemble up with leaves, but as you can tell, I was not successful in covering everything up...

In case you can't read the previous prize post...

Well, somehow for some of you my post is written in Webdings in the previous post...nice, jeezz, well, I guess we're just that much closer to being at the 100th post!!! I must have hit the wrong font...
Here's what the post said...
I found something "vintagey" to give away...a beautiful platter adorned with flowers perfect for the holiday season maybe you could fill it with some fresh baked cookies or home made candies!! Also a small little towel or napkin with a hand sewn bird on, by me...and last and my most favorite is an old light fixture that can be used as a candle holder...sorry I don't have any candles at the moment to demonstrate!!!

So, keep you eye on the blog for that 100th post to get your name in the drawing...see official rules posted a few days ago...good luck and just a friendly note, mostly for my sister...no matter how many times you leave a comment that day, your name will only be entered once!! :)

And the prizes are...

Well, I told you I'd find something "vintagey" to give-away and here it is...a beautiful platter adorned with sweet flowers just in time for the holiday season...maybe to place some homemade cookies or candies on...a small decorative towel, or napkin with a little bird on it...hand sewn by me...and last, my favorite...an old light fixture that can be used at a candle holder...it was hard for me to give this away, I wanted to keep it for myself!!!
So, be keeping up with the blog and watching for the 100th post...see rules in previous post...good luck...and another thing...your name can only be entered once, no matter how many times you leave comments... :)

100th post coming up soon...

Well, my 100th post will be here probably in a week or so...I have decided to have a Give-away for my readers to show appreciation for you having any interest in my everyday life and all that comes with it...Thank You...
I have not decided what this prize might be...of course it will be something vintage, antique, or out of the ordinary...it has to be something I love too, right?!
Here's how your name gets in the random drawing:

• Leave a comment with your name on my 100th post (now you really have to keep up with the blog so you know when the 100th will be... :)
• The deadline will be mid-night of the day I post the 100th post.

• The following morning I will put every one's name in a hat, bowl, bag, etc and draw one name...I promise you this will be with my eyes closed and there will be no "re-drawing"...sorry Jenni... :)

• I will then post the winner's name on my blog congratulating them and requesting an address for shipping...lets please keep it in the USA... :)
  
• So please tell your friends to get online and read the blog so they too can be entered in the 100th Post Celebration!

I will be posting a picture of the prize in the next day or so...I am so excited to give away something to one of you...Good Luck and again thank you so much for reading!!!!

"WANTED"...

This is one of the pictures from our weekend photo shoot...don't the boys look like they're sticking out their chins...making them look fat, like they're outlaws in a "wanted" poster... "Wanted" 2 Mean lookin' boys named Huckleberry Hayden and his little brother that goes by the name of Case the Kid...Cusin' Case the Kid that is...
Here are the two outlaws trying to escape by sliding down to the creek...

His heart in my hand...

Well, I'm not one to ask for favors, but I do have one for all of you that read my blog...

Case has been undergoing some blood tests, etc for swollen lymph nodes under his arm (armpit area)...the Dr. is concerned that we can't exactly figure out what it is that is making this happen...he's not sick and is acting normal...crazy wild to be exact...the results of all the blood tests have not led us to any conclusions...the Dr. says not to worry and it is probably just a bacterial infection, but if it continues not to go down in size, he wants to operate and take it out...better safe than sorry I say...so please keep him in your prayers...he's a strong little boy that hasn't let this "incident" get in the way of his daily life and keeps on going like the Energizer Bunny...I feel in my heart that this will pass with nothing but a good turnout...I am trying to keep a positive attitude, but it never hurts to ask for a few extra prayers right!!?!?

Howdy Pardner...

Well, we have tried to capture the raccoons in their natural state again...just kidding...we had them pose for a few, well several pictures, over the weekend...I kind of forgot about taking these pictures until mom mentioned last night. Jim and I are trying to get a good pic of BOTH of them smiling, looking at the camera, etc...all at the same time...those of you with any children know this in itself is a big ordeal...
We want to pick one out to send with our Christmas cards...still don't know if we've captured that "special" one, but here's a few we took...enjoy...

Pumpkin spice and everything nice...

Ahhh, fall is here and that pumpkin spice smell is in the air... kind of makes you wanna light a candle and spend the day baking in the kitchen...

So, I did just that today...with my Glade candle glowing, I made some Gingerbread cakes for a Gingerbread Trifle I'm making for a friend's birthday tomorrow and I also made some Pumpkin Pie Dip for us to snack on while dipping Gingersnap cookies in to it!!!! It turned out yummy...