Clean!

It took me all day, but my house is clean. Laundry done, toilets scrubbed, bedroom organized, vacuuming done...it is nice to know I have nothing to do tomorrow morning. I might just head back to bed!

My sister went home yesterday. It was a nice two weeks, but I will be happy to get back into our routine. I am not used to being out every day. I am a homebody by nature, and much more prefer to stay home. I am working on a great christmas gift. Or I might keep it for myself. We'll see in a day or two when it's done. There are still a few days left before I give away those beautiful signs, so if you haven't entered yet, just mention my giveaway on your blog, and leave a comment here. Only a few people have entered so far, so the odds are good!

Some of you might remember ryan's halloween birthday bash from last year. I had a ball with the food and decorations. This year, since kasi didn't have a party for her birthday (because of my FIL staying with us) I am letting them have a combined birthday bash. On oct.25. My mom wants to do the cake this year, and I'm glad because I don't know how I would have topped last years. I have a few games in mind, and I am doing the "monster toes" again, but I need some new ideas. Instead of bobbing for apples, I'm going to tie apples to a string and hang them outside, and they have to try and bite them without using their hands. I'm also thinking about a "rotten egg toss"...using hard boiled eggs...but they won't know that! I have a great yard for it this year. Hubby is going to put up big flood lights, and it's going to be cool. I already found some neat bowls at the dollar tree, plus I'm hoping to talk nicole into letting me borrow all her decorations again. If you have any good ideas, please share! I want this to be better than last year!