You have to be kidding me, a BEAR!?!

So it has been confirmed. There has been a black bear spotted just a 100 yards from the house...yikes! What a scary thought, walking Belle and Angel early in the morning or at 5pm in about 2 weeks when it is completely dark outside and now I have to watch out for bears? Hopefully Brownie and Chester will keep the furry beast from around the houses. But I tell you I am keeping my eyes peeled anytime I am alone walking outside!

I am so happy Fall is here, and when it begins to feel like Fall again I will like it even better! I am looking forward to our 3rd anniversary on the 20th...its gone by so quickly, but how lucky I am to be married to by very best friend and such a handsome husband!

Also Happy Anniversary to Robert's parents (Annie & Wendell)on 40 years on Oct 23rd, Tab's parents (Darryl & Jane)anniversary on Oct 20th as well, Steve and Mary's anniversary on October 16th, and Ty's 4th Birthday on October 23rd.

Loving this Fall weather & it's Fair Time!

Finally it feels like I can wear my jeans and be comfortable outside. Last night we were at a Birthday Party outside and it was great! I can't wait to have a fire in our fire ring and to start work on our new project, a walkway from the porch to the parking areas. I will be sure to update the pictures soon of the house and our new project. About two weeks ago Robert, Isaac, and myself worked to remove all the pine needles from in front of the house so we can prepare for the brick chip. The dust and pollen kept in the pine needles is not helping the allergies! Always re-using, the still good condition pine needles are now around our beautiful oak trees.

I can't wait to make it to the fair this year. I am dreaming of my candy car/chocolate apple, yummy! Not to mention the roasted corn, and maybe something fried! I hope we can make it out to the fair one evening this week.

Good news - Belle and Angel or now able to stay out in the house and not put up in the laundry and my bathroom during the day. We tried this out for the last two days and the girls did a great job. Just some pillows turned over and well I know that Ms. Belle was on my bed during the day but other than that I am proud of them this week...finally Belle is becoming responsible at 2 1/2 years old!

I am still off the soda...mostly water now but still the occasional sweet tea or lemonade, but made with far less sugar than in the past. I have lost around 10 pounds as of date. I am now at 45+ days with no carbonation and other things from the soft drinks!

Okay new favorite item...yesterday Robert and I were working on our Christmas shopping list (yes I am determined to finish before Thanksgiving this year)and we have made the best purchase, new pillows! I generally have to purchase new pillows every 4 to 6 months because my husband has missed his calling as a pillow tester! If you feel the same way - try out the Iso-Cool pillow from Belk, a great buy!