It seems like it was just yesterday that it was a lovely 70+ degrees outside and then, *POOF* in rolled the cold. Wait, it might have been last week that it was nearly 70 at the beginning of the week and then it snowed on Thursday (don't worry - God and I have a deal, the snow won't stick until Thanksgiving). The snow had melted by lunch, but it was still pretty. I'm posting this fact that the snow was pretty to me so in January, when I'm complaining and sick of the snow, I can look back and remember I liked the snow (at one point).
We had some fun tonight - a storm is rolling in and one of our trees decided to fall over. And land on our neighbor's garage. He wasn't mad (he just rents) and no damage was done because another tree softened our tree's fall. Ah, the joys of being a homeowner. Curtis has vowed to take out all the "stupid pine trees," which is what I've been saying since we bought our lot. But, I won't say "I told you so" because that's not nice. It is pretty tempting, though.
We've actually had a few storms roll through over the past week or so. Somehow, the storm clouds are comforting - I love the rain. Now, I don't love months and months of clouds with no break in sight and dreary winters. That's one thing I like about living over here - the sun comes out in the winter! Now, it is seriously cold, but hey, it's nice to see the sun come out in the winter.
Enough about the weather, from the way this blog is going, you'd think we live a pretty boring life. Well, we do have a pretty boring life, but sometimes that's a good thing.
The last weekend in September, my friend of 21 years, Brianne, her hubby, Tony and their 2 beautiful little girls, Camille (22 months) and Madilyn (6 weeks) came for a visit! We couldn't do much outside stuff because of all the rain, but we had lots of time to visit and play games. We did manage to drag the boys around Bend for a little shopping (the Carter's at the Bend Factory Stores was having a nifty sale - couldn't resist buying a couple things for the girls). Bre and I stayed up way too late on Sunday night just catching up on stuff (I think my head hit the pillow just before 1am). It was so nice to have them visit! I can't wait until the next time they come!
Last Friday I got to attend a 30th birthday party for my friend Hannah in Redmond. Her wonderful hubby, Ben, prepared a delightful selection of appetizers and played bartender. I know he was hoping we would do "girl talk," but how can that happen when there is a MAN in the room? We had a great time chatting and I met a few new people. I met Hannah through my friend Aj in college, so we got to tell funny Fox stories. I don't think everyone got them, but they were sure funny to Hannah and me!
While I'm thinking about it: most of the people who read my blog already know this, but I just wanted to put this out there. Please keep my friend Amy and her family in your prayers. Last Monday, October 1, Amy's dad died of a heart attack. My heart grieves for them and I think of them and pray for them often. I just can't seem to think of words that would accurately describe my feelings right now, so all I know to do is pray.
Well, the puppies won't leave me alone, so I guess it's time to take them outside for a potty break and then it's off to bed! And now the cat, Maverick, is trying to tell me it's time for bed.
TTFN
