3 in 1

1. Last week we carved pumpkins. Mine is the spider and Justin did the face Aren't they cute? They didn't last long though. For some reason this year, our pumpkins rotted really fast and we already had to throw them out. I am blaming it on the exceptionally hot October here in Dallas.

2. I finally made cakeball cupcake bites. They are cake mixed with icing and then candy coated. They were really cute and delicious. They were supposed to be Halloween and Cowboys colors but they turned out a little light. We enjoyed them with my parents while we watched the Cowboys win even with Brad Johnson. Then I took some to work and TNT and everyone loved them. Here is the website where I found the recipe. http://bakerella.blogspot.com/2008/05/cupcake-bites-made-easy.html

3. I got a new camera this week! We had to have one for our California vacation. Our old camera no longer holds charge on the battery. So we have to take the battery out and then put it back in before using the camera. Otherwise, the camera will suck all the battery juice. I got a Samsung L210. It was on sale at Best Buy and a Consumer Report best buy. No pictures yet but they should be great. It is a 10.2MP.

My Saturday

5:15 - Get up and get ready for my run
6:00 - Meet my friend Ginny for 4 miles before we meet the rest of the group
7:00 - Meet the team for announcements
7:15 - Begin the loop around the lake (9.2 miles)
9:45 - Head home after my run
10:15 - Ice bath and shower
10:45 - Eat Justin's homemade taquitos
11:00 - Lay down on the couch to doze and watch the TX/OU game
2:00 - Head out for the drive to Waco
2:40 - Finally get on the road after stops at my parents and to get gas ($2.99 a gallon!)
4:30 - Dinner at Bush's
5:00 - Arrive at the Baylor game and visit the George's tent, touchdown alley, and the spirit shop
6:00 - The game begins
9:00 - The game ends...Go Baylor...Final score: Baylor 38, Iowa State 10
9:30 - Stop in West for kolaches
11:00 - Arrive home and watch Kath & Kim (very funny) and The Soup before bed
12:30 - Bed time

And now I am at work...bored...trying not to fall asleep...waiting to be needed...not watching the Cowboys game.

It was time...

We've had an exciting week so far. On Tuesday, we left work around 5 and went to the State Fair of Texas for Dr. Pepper night. That only means you get in for $3 instead of $14. We had a great time and ended up staying until it closed. We had Jack's fries, fried queso bites, a corn dog (me), fried grilled cheese (Justin), and a funnel cake...yummy! I forgot to mention one of the main reasons for going to the fair is to eat the fried food :) We also saw the parade, the light show, the auto show, and of course Big Tex.

Wednesday night, we had small group at our house and served chicken tetrazzini to all 11 people in our group. That is always a great way to spend an evening.

I've been a little sick this week with allergies evidently. I went to the doctor b/c I was sure I had a sinus infection since my face was literally hurting from the pressure. I didn't have an infection. I got a steroid shot and I felt alot better the next morning (Tuesday). But I am still congested and not feeling great and it is almost Friday. I did feel well enough this morning to go on a run for the first time since last Saturday. Which is good since I have a 13 mile run scheduled for this Saturday.

On the work front, we started the Sally provision this week. So we will be working at least on Sunday (maybe Saturday too) and late nights tomorrow and next week. Hopefully, it will go better than expected.

And a pic...she is already into reading :)