Now it's grandchildren! Benjamin wants to be Venom for Halloween--that child has so much violence in him! We went to Wal-mart and found the costume but he was not happy with the mask. We bought the costume and some red material and some puff paints and this is what I came up with. He'll be over this AM for French (Freedom?!) toast and eggs so hope he likes my efforts.
Iris's costume is done and am working on Hannah's. Nice compliments on Iris's costume from those who see it. Thought Hannah's would be a piece of cake but noooooooo! At every turn there's a foul-up. The machine some times wants to eat it! But the shoulder straps are on and hope to find the time today and tomorrow to get it done so it can be mailed next week--probably Tuesday as I want to show it off on Monday.
Yesterday was busy with grandparent's day at Allen Academy. They went all out this year with a luncheon at the fanciest country club in the area pretty much owned and operated by the richest made in the area--Don Adams. He once owned the bank where Jeff worked and was instrumental in getting Jeff his job at Allen. He spoke at the assembly of us older folks urging us to get into our pockets to help send our grandchildren to this school that he sent his children and grandchildren to. Of course, this man is a mult-millionnaire several times over--maybe Allen did him some good!
Afterwardss a tour of the new school that is still under construction. Currently and for many years, the students have been going to school in "temporary" classrooms. The new school will be state of the art and from the framework it appears it will be quite nice. Benjamin will attend there next year.
Afterwards, we took Benjamin with us and he was pretty good and the result was getting him his costume.
Doggie Claire and her family will be in a costume parade today with the hot dog costume I made for her--it never quite fit right I think because she is so small. Linda dressed one of her girls in yellow felt and she looks like a mustard bottle! There will be a lot of competition this year--response--which benefits the local animal shelter--was overwhelming. Linda has promised to take pictures.
Will be busy today with Jeff and Benj coming for breakfast and then our usual meetings. Denise has lost over 30# and is inspiring me to think of making a serious weight-loss effort. If I can just get passed this chocolate! Hope to stop this afternoon for some fresh fruits and veggies!
Gotta get my shower and start breakfast!
Peace!
Carol
1 comment:
Hi Mom,
Scary mask!
Sorry to here Hannah’s costume is giving you so many problems. But each problem is just an opportunity! Ok I am feeling a bit upbeat today.
We are looking forward to seeing the girls in their costumes.
I dislike fundraisers, particularly when they are just asking for money. What ever happened to bake sales, auctions, and car washes? Just make me feel uncomfortable. I prefer to offer assistance in other way.
No doggie costume pictures?
Pass my congrads on to Denise on the weight loss. That takes serious diciplin I know. If you go for the Hi coco content dark chocolate (75%+) it actually serves as an appetite suppressant. But one of the hardest things for me to do has been to slow down when I eat. Years of disciplining my self to hurry up and eat so I can get back to work have been a major hurtle to get over for me. But when I slow down (and actually try and appreciate my meal) I usually find myself feeling “full” faster. And once I am full I have the challenge of saying I don’t want any more, Even though it tastes soo~ good.
Love,
Jordan
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