Archive for September, 2008

#4 Reason I Love Fall: Cubs Win!

Monday, September 15th, 2008 Posted in Family, Sports | 8 Comments »

I have been waiting for this day for forever. The day I could take all three of our kids to their very first Cubs game! Early Sunday morning (as I was ... Read more..

#3 Reason I Love Fall: Pumpkins!

Friday, September 12th, 2008 Posted in Food | 7 Comments »

I baked you pumpkin bread tonight: But when you didn't show up: I'm in love with my new pumpkin patch pan from Williams Sonoma! And I love the smell of pumpkin bread ... Read more..

My Day Friday

Friday, September 12th, 2008 Posted in Family, History | 3 Comments »

Almost to the weekend. We can make it if we try. This pretty much explains our week: Spidey needs to learn how to read the signs of danger: Read more..

in order to restore hope

Thursday, September 11th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments »

As a Public Service Announcement, I'd like to send along this link to sign up for the chance to purchase Cubs postseason tix. Click here and sign up and they ... Read more..

SAS Decorating: Fall Vol. 1

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008 Posted in SAS | 2 Comments »

* Here is Fall's version of SAS (Short Attention Span) Decorating. And, in case you're wondering, we're almost at a full year of SAS Decorating Volumes: Here are the past ones: Christmas ... Read more..

Moment

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments »

And now we will have a moment of silence for our Cubs. Although, mind you, I'm not giving up, per se. I'm just having a moment. Then we'll be back at ... Read more..

#2 Reason I Love Fall

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008 Posted in Food | 7 Comments »

Okay, we've settled on our potluck menu... now let's work on the drinks. Here's my #2 Reason I Love Fall - (introduced to me one fateful day by PH): Pumpkin Spice ... Read more..

#1 Reason I Love Fall

Monday, September 8th, 2008 Posted in Food | 10 Comments »

Cinnamon & Sugar on Toast for lunch on a rainy day: What food do you look forward to eating in the fall? Any particular foods you crave on a rainy, fallish ... Read more..

Next Week

Saturday, September 6th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | 4 Comments »

We should all do what, in the long run, gives us joy, even if it is only picking grapes or sorting the laundry.          -E. B. White I think E.B. should have ... Read more..

Weakly Rapup

Friday, September 5th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments »

Emmy Award-Winning Brother-in-Law Contest Winner: Thanks for those of you who entered my contest!  And I had loads more people tell me they thought David was the coolest person ... Read more..