i try not to covet

But look at these rain boots...

I sure love the color grey.  I like it spelled better with an 'e' too.

Super Cute.

it's a first!

It's a Wonderful Life!
I'd never seen it before.  Neither had Brian. 
We watched it last night.
I thought it would be kind of boring, but holy cow it was so funny! 
And then not funny, but you know, it had to teach a lesson and the lesson was indeed taught.  Loved it. 
I think we may even join the throngs of folks who watch this every year at Christmas time.  Never to late to bring on traditions, right?
So great.

our country's common ground

My trip to Gettysburg was so amazing! I loved every minute of it. I didn't even realize how sick I was until I got back to the hotel that night. I started sneezing half way through my personal tour guide tour (he was so impressed with my knowledge and the caliber of questions I asked!) By 9:30 that night I had a full blown nasty cold. Must have been some sicko on the plane breathed on me or something. I DO NOT like that recirculated airplane air. Ick.

My tour guide was a little taken a back when I told him "Yup! It's just me!" I told him I had some questions to ask and whipped out my notebook and started right in. When he realized my excitement and understanding of the battle he got excited too. He said it was like visiting another country and finally meeting up with someone who knows English as well.
We had some great discussions and he taught me so much! I loved it. It felt so fabulous to be "smart" at something other than Mom and homemaker stuff. You know?

I really learned a lot. I bought four more books. Who knew I liked History?

It is so beautiful there. And peaceful given the tumult, bloodshed, horrors and heartbreak that took place there almost 150 years ago. I can't wait to go back.

I can't wait.

Gettysburg, PA
Indeed a favorite place for me.


*

another something out there

I am a sucker for medleys.

I am in awe of talented people.

Artists.

I love MJ.

I think You'll love this too.



p.s. I cut a whole 1 minute and 2 seconds off my 5K time and came in first in my age bracket today! It was quite a small race - not a lot of people, but I think I liked it that way. Just call me speedy. zoom zoom zoom.

just thinking

Today is 9 - 9 - 09.

Did you know Major General Buford entered Gettysburg on June 30th 1863?

6 + 3 + 0 = 9
1 + 8 = 9
6 + 3 = 9

The battle started the next morning.

Ohhh...

I'll tell you about it later.

my new hat and a bracelet that is out of stock

I totally won! This is one awesome winter hat.

Warm, cozy and made with love!

Want your chance to win a Heidi origional?

Check out her blog. Leave a comment and you are entered!

New winners every day.

(not the most flattering pictures of yours truly, but it's really all about the hat.

I got feeling a little dorky taking pictures of myself. There were MANY to choose from.

I don't think I'll do that again any time soon.)

Also, check out those pies she made for Thanksgiving. We totally scored when we got the Kesler's to come for Thanksgiving dinner! Even though their company would have been more than enough to make my Thanksgiving fabulous. The pies were to die for. And the rolls...sooooo delish!

I was checking out a coat my sister was coveting at J.Crew and found this bracelet.

It's called the Storybook Charm Bracelet. And it is out of stock.

I love it.