Happy Halloween

Aloha Friday

In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.

My question: What is your fave mascara? I'm mostly asking because I'm trying to find 1 that I really like. I like Rimmel Sexy curves, that I'm using right now. But I think I want to try Covergirl Lash blast.

My October faves

I got this Winter berry hand lotion today in Aerie. I think I might wear it as body cream. They have shimmer brushes, body creams & lip glosses too.


I love this Vanilla bean ice cream. I'm a chocolate addict, but lately I'm started to like vanilla too.

I got this pumpkin @ Cracker barrel

This spray is $3 & not that big, but it last for an hr or 2, so it's so worth it.

This Vanilla coconut oil from B&B works smells so good.

Wordless Wednesday~Tree in our front yard

Scalloped potatoes

My hubby got this recipe from 1 of his co-workers & made it on Sunday. Yes, he cooks & is really good at it. I didn't get any pics of it. It's so good.

Scalloped potatoes

6 tbls. butter
1/2 tsp, salt
4 cups, half & half
1 large onion
3 tbls, corn starch
1/2 tsp, pepper
2 lbs potatoes

Slice potatoes & onions about 1/4 inch thick. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease with butter a 9x13 pan. Reserve 1 cup of half & half & mix with corn starch & set aside. Melt butter in a 3 qrt sauce pan. Remove from heat. Stir in salt & pepper & 3 cups of half & half. Slowly bring to a bowl, then add the corn starch mixture. Stir & boil for about 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Layer pan with 1/2 of the potatoes & 1/2 of the onions & 1/2 of the sauce. Then sprinkle with grated cheese. Then repeat with another layer of potatoes, onions, sauce & cheese. Bake for 1 hour or until golden brown.

Cool colors

These are some Autumn photos that I found on Photobucket. I love colorful photos & sending them to people in myspace comments & on their regular e mail.

So behind

I feel like I am so behind in everything. I keep saving blogs & websites to my faves & I have about 100 new 1s that I've added in the past month or 2. I really need to organize again. I'm also behind in leaving comments on blogs. I'm hoping to catch up on everything the next few weeks. I've even been staying up late to get things done & I can't seem to catch up.

Autumn in New England

Rachael Ray cookware

Lately I've been noticing the cookware that Rachael Ray has been using on her tv show. There was nothing on the tv in my office (I only get 12 channels) tonight, so I put on QVC & the Value of the day was her stoneware. So we ordered it for X-mas. It's our pressie to each other. I ordered it in green. I'm looking forward to cooking in these.

Is it too early?

To make my X-mas list? I started it already.
I love these double layer shea socks from Bath & Body works.
The rest of the items are from Vic secret. I walked thru' there the other day & saw tons of things to add to my list.

What is on your X-mas list if you started it already?

Almost Wordless Wednesday~Latest scrapbook page

I never post my scrap pages since I never like the way they come out, but I thought I would. There is green ribbon up top. It's hard to tell.

Best blog award

I got this blog award from Amy @ http://movingonfromthedrama.blogspot.com Her blog is 1 of the recent 1s that I found.

The Best Blog Award rules are: To accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award and his/her blog link. Pass the award to 15 other blogs that you have recently discovered and think are great! Remember to contact the bloggers to let them know they have been chosen for this award. I have only picked 5. These are recent 1s that I've found in the past week.

1) http://maxandellie.blogspot.com

2) Melissa @ http://melaniestanczyk-justbeingcreative.blogspot.com

3) Felicia @ http://ladybugsandtonkatrucks.blogspot.com

4) Brandy @ http://bzzagentroyalty.blogspot.com

5) Julie @ http://everydaymomideas.blogspot.com

Look what I found

I've been checking the grocery store for Egg nog the past few weeks. I figured it was way too early, but look what I found today in Walmart.

So excited

I'm so excited. I won the day 5 giveaway on lolidots.com. I'll post what I won when I receive the stuff. woohoo.

It's freaking snowing out?

This pic was taken later in the day after my original post. That's our front lawn.

It's hard to tell, but those are snowflakes (big ones). It doesn't usually snow till Dec here. What is going on?

Harvest festival 10-17

Tara & Daniel

Hayride

Aloha Friday

It's Friday & time for Aloha Friday. Kailani started this & check out her site http://islandlife808.com/

My question is How many states & cities have you lived in?

I've lived in 2 states & 5 cities.

New parent site

I recently joined a new Mom social networking site. They have some fun groups on there. I joined a toddler 1. You can ask questions & get answers from other Moms. Add me on there if you want.




Visit Parent Company

Wordless Wednesday~From Better Homes & Garden's site

Random Tuesday thoughts

Last week I won these cute bird earrings. I'm giving them to my Mom for X-mas. She doesn't read this blog. She doesn't know how to use a computer.

I got this pretty glass @ a craft fair on Saturday. I'm going to put a tealight in it.

My friend Marion got a new Coach purse for her anniversary, so she gave me her old purse & wallet. It's a bit small for me & T's things, but I really like it.

T went for her flu shot today. She did really good & didn't cry. Last night we were brushing her teeth & she pointed at my left eye & the dark circle under it & said "purple". Then she pointed @ my right eye & my dark circle under that eye & said "purple". Yes, they are. At least she knows what the color purple is. It's been real cold here. The heat is turning on a lot. Tomorrow is hubs b-day. We're making him brownies with choc frosting.

Another blog award

My friend Stacy over @ http://shhhdonttellthekidsimhere.blogspot.com gave me an award. Stop by & check out her blog.

The rules of the "One Lovely Blog Award" are accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award, and his or her blog link. Pass the award to 15 other blogs that you’ve newly discovered. Remember to contact the bloggers to let them know they have been chosen for this award.

These are the blogs I am passing the award on to. These are the newest 1s that I've started following.

1) Kimi @ http://somanykidssolittletime.blogspot.com

2) Scrappy girl @ http://fourseasonsfarm.blogspot.com

3) Karen @ http://www.apeekatkarensworld.com

4) Heather @ http://twolittlemonkeysplushubby.blogspot.com

5) Beth @ http://meganmacymadisonsmom.blogspot.com

Sunday breakfast

On the way to breakfast

Girl's night (Bertuccis)

Laura & me

Me & Marion