Everyone Needs a Little Christmas Cheer

Hi everyone...can I just tell you how much I love this little boy???? When I get home from work at night, I can't wait to pick him up and hug and snuggle him. He seems to know my voice and my perfume smell, because he instantly smiles and coos...he's just the best gift from God. Cassie is a wonderful mom...I never thought my baby would have a baby at such a young age, but she's so good with him.

I finally had time to get pictures taken of some of my winter houses. I was originally calling them Christmas houses, but you could really leave them out all winter, so I changed the name!!! So I uploaded them all onto my Etsy account. While I was going through things, I found some other vintage Christmas items that I'm going to try to get listed too. Oh man, I wish I had about 24 more hours in a day...that would help so much!

I love making these...they have so much personality. I still have about 15 in progress on the kitchen table...which, by the way, I should probably work on cleaning up so we'll have a place to eat on Thanksgiving...ya think!!!

I finally found a Christmas music station that I can listen to on my computer at work. Our company blocks all the local radio stations, which I think is stupid...it's not like I blast it or anything. I love Christmas music....and Glenn, being a scrooge, won't let me listen to it in his truck...:(

Some other bit of news...I took out a loan through my 401K account and am getting a new engine for my truck. Oh how I've missed driving her...I blew the engine a year ago and just couldn't afford fixing it, but now I should have it back by the 2nd week of December....I'm sooooo excited!!!! I'll be sure to post a picture when I get it back...she'll be all shiney and clean!!!

Anyway, hope everyone is getting ready for Thanksgiving. It's finally beginning to get a winter feel to the weather around here. It was pretty chilly the beginning of the week...highs were in the high 30's....I can't wait for ice fishing to start...yipppeee!!!! You can bet I'll be teaching Liam how to fish when he's old enough...in about 6 months...lol...just kidding Cassie!

Take care everyone and have a great weekend!!!

Hugz,

Michele

Pictures

Isn't he just an angel??? Too precious for words.......

I'm so in love with him already.

I just brought Cassie home from the hospital today....she feels great, except for her back hurting just a tad.

Thanks so much for everyone's prayers...God gave me a truly wonderful gift.

Hugz,
Michele

Liam is HERE!

Just a quick note to let everyone know that little Liam decided to make his appearance yesterday afternoon. He was born at 2:46 pm, and weighed in at 7 lbs 12 oz, and was 20 inches long. Both Cassie and Liam are doing great. She doesn't want to put him down...just keeps looking at him and saying how she can't believe she's a mom!!! I finally did get to hold him last night while she took a shower...and I had a hard time giving him back to her!!! He looks just like Cassie did when she was born...like a little angel!

I have pictures on my camera, but they were all taken right when he was born. I'm going back to the hospital today, so I'll get better ones and post them tonight.

Thanks for everyone's prayers...God is truly wonderful!

Big hugz,
Michele

Still Waiting for My Grandson!

We're still waiting for little Liam to make his appearance. Cassie went to the dr. today and she's still only dilated to 2 cm...so we could be in for a little longer wait. Her due date is Saturday! Here she is all dressed up for Halloween...she looked gorgeous! Honestly, if you look at her from the back, she doesn't even look pregnant!

I've been busy working on my Christmas houses and snowmen to put in my Etsy shoppe. You'd laugh if you saw my kitchen table because I have about 15 house in different stages...with glitter everywhere! Don't know where I will put everything for Thanksgiving dinner!

Nothing else really new here...I can't visit everyone like I used to here at work. We've been so busy...but I've been sneeking a peek every now and then!

The weather here is very cold...only 40 today...but then it's supposed to warm up to the 60's this weekend! So far, no one in the family has gotten the flu...fingers crossed! But I do need to get my flu shots soon...

Take care everyone...and I'll update as soon as baby Liam arrives!

Hugz,
Michele

The Google Game

I found this cool game from Lisa Anne at Smell the Coffee Lisa. If you haven't been over to visit her, go now...she's a hoot!

So here's how the Google Game works. You read the questions and then go to Google, do a search of images and post the best image you see on the first page of images for these ten things.

K?? Here goes:

1. Your favorite beverage:

2. Your hometown:

3. Your favorite TV show:

4. Your occupation/you are in school for:

5. Your first car:

6. Your favorite food:

7. Celebrity you've been told you resemble....sorry folks, I don't look like anyone famous!!!

8. Celebrity on your "to do" list:

9. Favorite Childhood toy:

Well...there you have it!!! Hopefully, you'll know all the pictures...or can guess who my "to do" person is!!!

Can't believe it's almost Friday...this week has just flown by. Not much planned for this weekend...I suppose I should try to organize my house...looks like a tornado went through it!!! I always have good intentions...then don't really have the energy to do it!!!

Stay safe all!
Hugz,
Michele

Baby Shower Pics

I cannot believe that my little grandson will be soon!!! Cassie's shower was this past Sunday...she received such nice gifts from everyone. Of course, I forgot to take a lot of pictures, but managed a couple while she was opening presents. All of her presents are sitting in the middle of my living room floor. She got some duplicates, but not much...mostly blankets and socks. Liam did get a TON of cute little outfits...can't wait to take him out visiting so he'll be stylin!!!

This picture below was when she was opening my gift...I'll try to get a better picture of it tonight. In a glass jar, I put together a Mother's Survival Kit, so she's reading the little card on the outside. I also bought her one of those bears that when you turn it on it simulates the noise in a mother's womb...it was one of the things she wanted. I also made her wooden blocks with Liam's name on them...I'll try to get a picture of those too.

This was the cake I made for her...I had a little trouble with the right wheel - I dropped the piping bag into it...this is the best I could do to repair it! Everyone raved at how good it tasted...ummm, it was just a box cake and homemade frosting..lol!!!

Then we ordered another cake just to make sure we had enough. I had so much food left...lasagna, mostaccioli and italian beef. Mmmmmm, I love leftovers!

I went to Cassie's graduation on Friday...she's finally done with Cosmetology school. This picture below is her and her favorite teacher....they all loved Cassie and were sorry to see her go...guess she was the life of the classroom!!!

We're going to be organizing the baby clothes in the next couple of days, so I'll take more pictures. She only has 3 weeks left until her due date....it's approaching so fast now!!! Then to top off all this activity, she turned 21 last weekend...yikes, my baby having a baby!!!

Have a good week all...more pics to come!

Hugz,
Michele

I think this picture sums up my feelings rather nicely today! I am soooo glad that the weekend is here. I have been busting my butt at work...and when I get home at night, I've been doing the last minute planning for Cassie's shower. Which, by the way, is a week from Sunday. Next week, I will be making all the lasagna, so that on Saturday, I can concentrate on making her cake. I'll be sure to take pictures...I'm actually getting a little excited!!!

Cassie will turn 21 on Sunday...can't believe my little baby, who's now having a little baby, will turn 21. Just can't be possible...how can they grow up so fast???

I found this little meme on Elizabeth's blog...thought it was a good way to get rid of frustration on a Friday!!!

Four (odd) jobs I've Had: dental assistant, phlebotomist, accounts receivable clerk, park attendant (I painted swing sets!)

Four Places I've Lived: Illinois, Wisconsin...pretty boring huh!

Four Places I've Vacationed: Oregon; Door County, WI; Upper Peninsula, MI; Ft. Lauderdale

Four of My Favorite Dishes: Lobster, lasagna, pork roast, deep dish pizza

Four Sites I Visit Daily: Facebook (I'm a farmin fool), My Blog, email, Cardinal website (work)

Four TV Shows I Love: American Idol, House, Dancing with the Stars, Hell's Kitchen...and anything football!!!

Four Places I'd Rather Be Right Now: Alaska, Door County, Up North (Land o Lakes, WI), Australia


I hope to have some good pictures to post on Monday...I know I haven't posted that much lately, but I have been around visiting!!!

The weather here is very fallish...very cool nights - I've actually had to turn the heat on, it's gotten down to the high 30's. The days only get into the low 60's. I love it...but at the same time, I'm really looking forward to snow and ice fishing!!!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!!!
Hugz,
Michele