23 Days Until the Invasion!

And, I can't hardly stand it!!!  Word has it they are already plotting down in their little underground world (ie.  our basement).  We do Christmas in a BIG way around here.

So, are you getting excited? or dreading the chaos?  I hope to post some pictures from last year for a little inspiration in the coming weeks.  Christmas decor comes out on Black Friday at our house, the crowded stores I CANNOT deal with!

Steal of the Day~

First, let me thank everyone for their get well wishes.  Our daughter is feeling much better and went back to school today.  Having been couped up in the house for most of the last week keeping a watch on her, I was itching to get out today despite the rainy weather we are having.  So, a trip to Home Goods was in order!

I actually went hoping to find a lamp to put on top of her new expedite bookcase from IKEA, but found this steal instead...

Yesiree...only $14.99!!!

It was perfect for her given what she's currently going through with the migraine headaches, and it was the perfect compliment to her new bedding and room (as you can see a sneak peek behind the pillow).  I hope to have the big reveal soon!

Hope everyone is having a great day!!

Halloween Weekend 2010~

The weather couldn't have been more perfect for Halloween Celebrations.  We had a very busy weekend!  Here's a look at what we did...
Hubby and I took a trip here-

and here-

Purchased a few pieces for the girls new rooms at IKEA, including an expedite bookcase...love those!  And, then we purchased the remaining pieces to complete our new all white dinnerware set at the Pottery Barn Outlet.  Love that store!!  I was amazed that they had the same Christmas items we saw at the store at our local mall discounted already.  Picked up a couple really pretty topiaries for our Christmas mantle.  Yes, I am already thinking Christmas!

After returning home we made homemade pizza on the grill!  We are having a blast choosing different toppings to create something new each time.  This time it was tomato sauce, mozzarella, sweet onion, a few sweet peppers, a few hot peppers, pepperoni, genoa salami all on a thin crust...YUM!  Some of our past have included a Hawaiin Chicken and a Taco pizza.

Sunday found us at church in the morning.  Home to tackle laundry, then our youngest helped with Fun Day back at the church in the afternoon.  Hence why our poor pumpkin only got the polka dot treatment this year.  It didn't get carved until 6pm!!  We didn't have as many trick or treators this year as in years past.  I guess it being a school night and all thinned the crowds.  I am glad I didn't over buy on the candy!

Of course, all of our fun came to an end when we headed to the E.R. this morning around 3am!  Poor kid had the worst migraine headache.  She is doing much better now. Fortunately, she'll get an extra day to rest since they have no school tomorrow due to the elections.