Less than three weeks....

As I was flipping through the channels tonight, I came across one of my favorite movies: Twilight.   So I am sitting here watching it for like the 50th time (seriously) and all of sudden, I got excited for Breaking Dawn....We are only 18 days out from the release and I can't wait...I've already got my marathon tickets for all of them.  Yep, that's right....I am seeing all of the Twilight Saga that night....(Call me crazy, right?)  This will be the third year that we have seen the previous movies the same night.  I love watching all of them the same night!  So I will be counting down now...rereading the books, watching the movies again....I can't wait!!

Still unknown....

Well, I was SUPPOSED to go to the dermatologist today to find out about the wonderful rash all over my face.  Just call me scarface...Well, they called and cancelled on me yesterday afternoon...BLAH!  But I called my brother, who works in a practice in Columbus, and he gave me a list of dermatologists in C-bus.  Called the first name on the list today and got in there on Tuesday.  I don't mind driving over an hour to go...I just need answers...I have had this for almost two months now and it's getting more uncomfortable and more embarrassing....

We have HOT water!!!  On the plus side, our water heater is fixed.  It was only a heating element and only cost $25 to fix.  I never knew how thankful I would be for hot water to return!!

Watching VH1 right now...The best songs of the 2000s....It just made me realize how many songs I need on my Ipod....Lots of good songs in the 2000s.....

Off to watch more TV....Have to work tomorrow and then hopefully I can get the scrap room back in shape so I can work on some things this weekend....

When it rains, it pours....

Metaphorically and literally....Last night we had quite the downpour in the middle of the night..

Metaphorically: #1) Two months ago, my face broke out in this killer rash.  Thought it was just something I ate.  After a month, I went to the doctor and he gave me a steroid (twice I might add) and it hasn't cleared up.  So I am headed to the dermatologist on Friday.  #2) The washer kicked the bucket right before vacation.  It pseudo works, but doesn't spin all the time and sometimes it overfills and floods the bathroom...Yay!  #3) Hubby e-mails me at work saying there's no hot water.  I didn't notice really because I don't take hot showers...Great!

So now we need to fork out mucho dollars for a doctor, a washer, and a water heater!  Yay!

Just needed to vent a little...Hoping to get some crafting time this week....

Back from vacation....

So we're back from the week in the Smokies....We kept busy all week...Stayed in a gorgeous cabin in Sevierville.  The cabin was on a mountain and the drive up was a little intimidating the first time.  Lots of winding roads and steep climbs..  We think our Jeep is completely ticked off at us now...LOL

We played a lot of putt putt (golf golf as our nephew called it) and rode quite a few go carts.   Also did a lot of eating....and I mean a LOT!  Made our regular stops to the Pancake Pantry, Flapjacks, and The Red Rooster.  And ...I got to go to Paula Deen's kitchen!!  I was so excited to eat there.....Words cannot describe how yummy the food was....Fried Chicken, mac & cheese, meatloaf, and as John said, the best brownies we have ever had.....OMG they were fabulous!!

It was absolutely gorgeous down there.  All the leaves had started to change and temps couldn't be any better.  One day, as we were driving to Cherokee through the park, we encountered snow in the higher elevations.  It definitely was strange to see the sun shining down in the lower elevations and see the snow higher up.

As soon as I get pics uploaded, I will post a few more here....This one was taken on my cell phone of the snow on the ground......

Tennesse Bound!

I am so looking forward to our annual trek tomorrow to Tennessee!!  I am definitely needing the break!!  It'll be nice to get away from the stresses of life for just a little bit....From what I hear, the colors are spectacular already down there!  I cannot wait...

One whole week of this:

See you later....after I am refreshed from my hiatus!

One more week....

I can't even put into words how excited I am that vacation is only one week away!  I cannot wait to be back in the mountains again!!  So much to do though before going....Laundry and cleaning and laundry and packing.....eek....But in one week I will be in the Smokies!!  YES!!

I got to go to a dinner theatre for the first time today.  Hubby's grandma got tickets to La Comedia for myself, his sis, niece, mom, and aunt! The show was good and the food was great and then after eating all the sweet potato souffle, we stopped at The Cheesecake Factory for some pumpkin cheesecake....Yum!

So I guess I should get back to the laundry so I can start packing...It's going to be a long week....I can feel it!

Missing...

Today is the 6th anniversary of my Mom's passing.  She battled cancer for almost 5 months and fought a very hard, tough battle.  Mom still managed to smile even when she was hooked up to chemo or had tubes coming out of her back. Watching her battle taught me to cherish every moment because you never know what the next moment will bring.

They say it gets easier as time marches on, but I don't think so.  I think you just learn to deal with it.  I still have moments where something gets me and I end up in tears.  I'm sad because I know my future kids will never know her, but I know she'll always be with me, watching over me. 

Miss and love you Mom!