Fall Decor and More

I just worked 3 days in a row (gasp!) so today I'm off and have a list of things I want to get accomplished. One of which is to finish my Fall/Thanksgiving decorating.  

I don't put much outside but I got this fall leaves garland at At Home last year and I like it on our deck. 

I used to have a small plate rack that I hung up and would put all sorts of different plates on it.  I don't use the rack anymore but the plates are perfect to hang on some wrought iron sconces I have in the living room. 

 And of course, here is my newest Dollar Store sign to hang on the pantry door. They had a ton and I had a hard time choosing but I liked this one the best. You can't tell from the picture but it has glitter on it. 

In other news, our Levi is turning 3 tomorrow. Shauna and Brad had a birthday party for him yesterday.

He was loving us singing Happy Birthday to him! His shirt and his cake both say "Young, Wild and Three!" Very true for this little hooligan! He starts pre-school on Tuesday so we'll see how it goes!

Maxwell is adjusting to going to school. It's taken a while but he's going in with minimal tears now and actually enjoying himself too! 

Until the next time stay safe and well my friends! 

The Week

Chris has been here since last Tuesday the 14th. It's always nice to have him in town and I know that boys love seeing him. 

We went to the Renaissance Festival which was a complete bust. It was busy and very unorganized. For example, you stand in a long line to get food only to find out that you have to stand in another long line to get something to drink! 

The highlight for the boys was this lady with a bubble machine. She had quite a costume on. A lot of people were dressed in all sorts of costumes. 

We didn't stay really long though. 

On Wednesday night Rich, Chris and I went to a Tiger baseball game at Comerica Park. It was a little rainy but we were sitting under a awning and it wasn't enough to stop the game. 

I love the view of Downtown Detroit from the ballpark. And I love when the lights are on at a night game. The highlight of course was that the Tigers beat the White Socks 4-3! It was a good game! 

Maxwell started pre-school last week and Levi starts on the 28th, one day after his 3rd birthday. 

He's struggling a little bit because he's so shy but once he gets used to school he's going to love it! 

We are taking Chris to the airport for his 6:30 flight tonight. I'm preparing myself for a few days of sadness like I always feel when he's gone. 

That's it for me right now. 

Until the next time stay safe and well, my friends! 

The One Where I Decide Not To Name My Posts Like Friends Episodes

We have finally cooled off here a little. The past two nights have been in the 50's which makes for some really good sleeping! 

Last week I hit another Estate Sale. When I go I usually look for jewelry and toys for the kids. This one didn't have any jewelry but the basement was full of toys!

I found two huge bags of building block tiles and wooden building blocks for the boys. Max the cat approves! 

Plus I found these hourglasses for them, too. There are 1, 3, 5 and 10 minute timers. $20 for everything!

I washed everything in a little bleach and water. The boys loved them! 

Work is going pretty good. I worked an extra day this week but I didn't mind because I had nothing else to do. I'm only scheduled for 13 hours a week so 4 more hours is no big deal. 

Here's a view of the store from the counter where the cash register is. It really is a nice place to work.

I think I mentioned that I bought a set of knitting needles and yarn at the thrift store. 

I started to teach myself to knit. I'll need lots of practice to get over my fat fingers! 

Lastly since I'm employed again I decided to treat myself today. 

I got a manicure. The last time I had a manicure was before Shauna and Brad's wedding in 2015! It's just not something I'm in the habit of doing. But I like the way it looks so maybe I'll continue. 

Saturday the 11th we are keeping the boys overnight so Shauna and Brad can go to a wedding. We promised them we would go to the park and dinner so hopefully the weather cooperates! 

Chris is coming into town on the 14 for a week. We are all going to the Michigan Renaissance Festival while he is here. It's been going on since 1979 and I have never been so I'm excited! 

That's all for me for now.

Until the next time stay safe and well my friends!