WHAT'S UP???? :)

1. Kev is out of town on business for the next few days and this is the first time I will be alone in the house without Stoli. Dumb thing to post on the internet. Not really, my son lives with us so I’m not “technically” alone. I just feel “alone” without Kev and now especially that Stoli has passed.

2. We are praying for all the employees at Kev’s firm. Big layoffs are coming down the pipe and he potentially could be losing his job as well. Please keep us as well as the other families in your prayers. The economy is having a huge impact on EVERYONE! :(

3. Scott and I had the BEST conversation last night. It felt like we haven’t had “quality” time in forever so it was nice just to sit back and listen to what was on his mind. He definitely has matured in so many ways.

4. Why is it that UPS always manages to damage a package? Sheeeeeeeeeesh! :(

5. I just finished reading Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems’ and want to read his other books. I have learned tons about dogs, things I THOUGHT I already knew. :)

6. Why is it the older I get, the harder I have to work out to stay in shape? Hmmph! :(

7. Kev’s parents will be here in 4 weeks and I can’t wait. We have such a great time when we are together, which isn't very often since they live in Canada. They are a hoot! ;) They will be here a week before we go on vacation together over Thanksgiving week. We aren’t going far, down to Big Cedar outside of Branson. We are trying to keep our costs low due to the economy and such. After our trip to Big Cedar, we will go down and visit Linda and Bob in Oklahoma for a few days.

Big Cedar Lodge

8. I can’t wait for the election to be over. I am sick and tired of all of the campaign drama. Everyone is entitled to their own beliefs and to vote for the person that falls into their category of beliefs. I, personally, am just sick of the negative ads and the “nastiness” of it all. Our country if falling apart and we have no control over it, other than to pray for better leadership. The last thing I want to hear right now is people slamming each other. Get over yourselves already. People will say anything and do anything to get elected.

9. Why is that when you buy the NHL Hockey Package, they DON’T tell you all channels are part of it? You have to pay extra for the ONE channel you really want to watch. Last year it was part of the package, this year it isn’t and we didn’t even have to pay for the entire package to get it. Of course, they won’t give us a refund and let us only pay for the one channel we want. :( Can you say RIP OFF???? Sheeeeeeeeeesh! :(

and Last But Not Least……. I saved the best for last.........

10. I woke up earlier than normal this morning (something I usually do when Kevin is out of town) and because I had such an early start to my morning, I decided to head into work. The fog was lifting up over the lake and low lying areas and the sun was shining just so. It was gorgeous (pictures attached). The song “I Can Only Imagine” came on the radio. It gave me goosebumps. Can you imagine? The world around us is a colorful tapestry. Open up your imagination and let your mind wander to a better place and let God feel your heart with His love. :)