Happy Thanksgiving

We are going to the Vassar's for lunch and Mom's for dinner. I fully expect to gorge myself into a food-induced coma! Even though sleeping off the coming months would be nice given the current financial situation, the slowing economy and slowing banking business, the upcoming flu season, the inevitable 10 pound weight gain, the added strain on our personal finances, and the stir crazy kids during the winter months, I DO have A LOT to be thankful for:

my health and the health of my hubby and kids
my puppy's love
my hubby's tenderness
the sweet moments I have with the kids
Jackson's helping hands
Lily's laughter
Tyler's kisses
our jobs
our home and cars
our families and friends
Caffeine free Diet Mtn Dew
Christmas music
hamburger meat
sleeping in on weekends without the kids
cute hair
cozy quilts
Alabama football
nice co-workers
the leaf blower
sunny days

I could go on and on.......

Shepard Dr

Well, the downfalls in the economy have finally hit home....my other home, that is. The renters are moving out in December and my business partner and I do not have renters lined up. We are looking, though. In the meantime, we are going to replace the flooring in the living and dining rooms and put the house up for sale by owner. At a reduced cost compared to the other houses that have sold in the area, we are hoping that it won't take too long to get a buyer. Until then, I will have to come up with half of the house payment for the next few months. Man, oh man, times are tough enough as it is. If anyone out there knows a qualified buyer for a house in Decatur, let me know. The house is at 1923 Shepard Dr SW behind Julian Harris Elementary. 2000 sq ft, 3bdr, 2ba, 12 ft ceilings in living room, privacy fence, split floor plan, covered back porch, CU replaced in 2004, whirlpool tub in master bath, HUGE kitchen with breakfast nook / bay window. Asking 160K...negotiable.

We will be listing our house on Well St in March after we get the porches painted and new flooring in the kitchen and bathrooms. 3 bdr, 2ba, dining, sitting, sun room, new roof 2006, new CU 2005, all new appliances. 1700 sq ft, mature landscaping, historic district, 120 year old bungalow with covered front porch, 12 foot ceilings, crown molding and original hardwood throughout. Will be asking 125K.

Lily Grace

Lily had her surgery yesterday, and it went well. She feels fine today. She freaked out in recovery, but we finally got her calmed down. She will be on antibiotics for the next three months and then in Feb we go for another VCUG. We will go to Huntsville this time since they put children needing this test to sleep instead of all the trauma we had in Decatur last time.

I have multiple fibroid cysts in my breasts and back again. Dr McCain has put me on Vitamin E and drastically reduced my caffeine intake. I go for a mammogram tomorrow to compare the changes of the cysts from last year.

Rock the Vote!

Happy voting day to everyone! Exercise your patriotism by voting today! No matter who wins the election, this is an historic election year for Americans. Be part of it!