Politics as Usual...

I hate election time.

But I do like political humor.

I received these from my grandfather. They are good for a laugh. Click on them to enlarge them.

Alphabet of Me

Saw this on Sherry's Blog. Sadly, I don't know how to link her blog. She's Midnight Scrapper over on the left under SS blog roll.

♥A is for age: 31
♥B is for beverage of choice: Water or decaf tea
♥C is for career right now: Sales Manager
♥D is for your dog's name: Buster and Patch
♥E is for essential item you use everyday: Computer
♥F is for favorite TV show: Brothers and Sisters
♥G is for favorite game to watch: The Match Game reruns
♥H is for Home town: Marion, OH
♥I is for instruments you play: None now, though I used to play clarinet
♥J is for favorite juice: Pomegrante Blueberry
♥K is for a favorite keepsake: A ring from my paternal grandmother
♥L is for last place you ate at: Home
♥M is for marriage: 11 years
♥N is for your name: Brandi
♥O is for overnight hospital stay: TOO MANY!!
♥P is for people you were with today: My kids and my co-workers
♥Q is for what's your best quality: Integrity
♥R is for what are you currently reading: 50 Moments - Scrapbook the Pages That Matter Most by Lisa Bearnson
♥S is for relationship status: Married, but living in different states.
♥T is for time you woke up today: The first time? 5:08am. When I finally crawled out of bed? 6:25am5:25am
♥U is for the type of underwear you have on: Cotton ones. That's all you need to know. LOL!
♥V is for vegetable you love: Lima beans, but since some say they aren't a veggie, I'll also say cauliflower
♥W is for worst habits: Getting on SS!
♥X is for x-rays you've had recently: Chest x-rays
♥Y is for something candy : Homeade hard candy at Christmas--cinnamon flavored
♥Z is for favorite zoo animal: Any of the cats

Gooooooooooooooooooo Spitfires!

I coach U8 boys soccer. I'm not sure if I've blogged about that or not, and I'm too lazy to go check. When the season started, I had two boys that were pretty good, four that showed some promise and six that had no ability (or desire to play) at all. I was really dreading this season, and I've definitely had my share of heartburn. Granted, most of that has been the parents -- one in particular that is a thorn in my side -- but it's been a rough road nonetheless.

Until last night. Something clicked with them. With the exception of the two kids with "THE" dad, they all played beautifully together. They stayed in their positions (BIG accomplishment for this age group), they made great passes and they played TOGETHER. It was so wonderful to see. I was so incredibly proud of them.

We won the game last night 5 - 2. What kind of mother would I be if I didn't mention that Jacob had 3 of our goals? Of course, I'm even more proud that he had one assist and several FANTASTIC passes, too. He's not a ball hog, and I'm very proud of that. We've won other games, too, so it's not like this is a first. I'm just so proud of how they played last night. It was nice to see them finally start understanding the importance of standing where I tell them to, staying spread out and making great passes.

YAY, team!!!!

I Hate Halloween

There. I said it. I have never been a fan of Halloween. I didn't like it as a child and usually didn't go trick or treating. Now that my kids are into it, I deal with it but just cannot get overly excited about it.

So, what's my problem this year? DD wants to be Annie. You know, the orphan. I can't find a red dress anywhere, and I don't sew. I'm wishing more now than ever that I would've taken the sewing machine out of the box to learn how to use it. How stinkin hard can a red dress be to make?!

I have found a few online but don't want to pay $50+!!!

I hate Halloween.

There must be an end...

I had a really great weekend, and I was sad to see it come to an end. Diane arrived Saturday morning, and we went out to see Tiffany. We took her for lunch, hung out and talked and then went back to her place and talked. It was so nice to visit, and Tiffany looks GREAT. She is mostly following her doctors orders, and she's feeling much better than she was last week.

We left her place around 4:00 and rushed home so that I could get out of my sweatpants and ready for dinner with more friends. Diane and I got ready very quickly and then rushed off to the pub to meet more friends. We had a nice dinner with great conversation, a few drinks and then went to Starbucks to visit for a while. It was such a nice evening -- I LOVE meeting up with old friends.

This morning, Diane and I just sat around and chatted for a while. We went to Texas Roadhouse for lunch, and she's now on her way home. Booohooooooo!!! And though I'm disappointed that it had to come to an end, I'm grateful for the chance to have such a great weekend. Thanks, Diane!! (and Sue and Amy and Kathy)

Friends are the Flowers of Life

Can I just tell you how lucky I am?! Diane is coming to visit tomorrow. I've been waiting for this for a month -- I can't wait. We were going to try and organize my scrap room, but there won't be time now. Why? Because we're going to see our bed-ridden pregnant friend, Tiffany. YAY!! Then, we're going to go to dinner at a pub and see four other SSers. Double YAY!!

I am so excited for this weekend!!!! Seriously, I feel like a giddy little girl. I plan to enjoy some much needed girl-time, and I'm exited to see so many friends. I hope you have a great weekend, too!

Wordless Wednesday