Just Call Me Twilight

My family boasts of many that have served in the military. My Dad They have served in the Army, the Navy, the Marines, the Women's Auxiliary Army Corp. and the National Guards. My Cousin Chris Over many generations. My Grandfather George They have all had experiences that have shaped their futures and coloured their past. My Cousin Greg (far right) Those experiences helped shape them into different people.  Better people.  Sometimes sadder people. My Great Uncle Edward These pictures that I am sharing with you only represent a small number of my family members that have served. My Grandma Josephine (far right) - Women's Auxiliary Army Corps. I am so proud of them and their service to our country. As I am of all those service men and women who have given of their time and had to deal with the consequences that that service sometimes entails.  I am also proud of those left behind - the family members that must...

Source unknown Today, I am bringing to you another bathroom.  I am obsessed with bathrooms right now.  I am longing to re-do both the guest/Littles bathroom as well as the Master Bath.  I have so many bathroom rehab ideas running through my head that sometimes it keeps me up at night.  Yep, really.  Welcome to my world!  But, I haven't started on any plans for change as of yet because we are heading into birthday and holiday seasons.  Too expensive a time to be making other expensive changes.  So I wait.... Anywhoo, this again is a very simple bathroom.  Has everything you could possibly need.  Two sinks.  Storage under the sinks.  Fancy mirrors.  Claw foot tub.  Natural light.  A chair to keep your naked butt off of the floor.  A fireplace - what???  Well, you may not NEED a fireplace in your bathroom, but wouldn't it be a nice addition?  Totally excessive, but also totally romantic....

I have loved the weather we have been experiencing the last few days!  80's, slight breeze, cool enough to open all of the doors and windows, yet not cool enough to break out the long sleeves full-time.  Youngest Daughter and I have spent as much time as possible enjoying the weather, while also enjoying the backyard.  Over the last few days, Youngest Daughter has taught me that anything you can play with inside, you can play with outside as well.  Today, she thought it would be fun to lug the bag of building blocks outside and assemble things on the grass. Wasn't exactly a sturdy platform to make works of art with oversized building blocks, but it worked for us.  As you can see from this picture, we also have the stroller out there and a hula hoop.  It was a busy morning!!  When we were tired of the blocks, we laid back on the grass and looked up through the trees.  Youngest Daughter pointed out every plane, bird o...

Halloween - what a fun holiday for the kiddoes!  I can honestly say that I am not a big Halloween fan.  But I do want to be a part of fun memories for the Littles, so I suck it up and we decorate, make pretty costumes and eat lots of candy.  Thursday night was fun.  Friday - not so much.  Friday was one of the rare mornings that I was actually happy to send Oldest Daughter off to school.  The child was grumpy.  We didn't get to bed much later than we normally do, but the excitement of Halloween, I'm sure, wore on through the night, causing a restless sleep.  This is one of the rare mornings, as well, that I felt sympathy for Oldest Daughters' kindergarten teacher. Halloween morning started out well.  As Oldest Daughter could not wear her costume to school (not allowed by the school), both of my girls wore Halloween inspired shirts.  Thank you Grandma Karen! Donning these shirts started the day on a giddy...