137- Inservice from the other end, 138- First Snow, 139- Crafting, 140- Craft Shopping, 141- Signs of Winter, 142- Congratulations, 143- Wrap Star

This is what you do when teachers have an inservice and you are taking care of the kids. Bowling, fun zones, crafts, games. That sort of thing.

We had our first snow Nov. 6th. What a beautiful wintery sight. It didn't last. It rained by 9am. Temperatures have not been cold enough for snow since. We had one day that felt like Christmas, and it was way too early to enjoy with some Christmasy traditions.

Craft Sale day. I sold this little guy. I realized after I posted this photo... I had already photographed him before for the blog. He's Internet famous.

As well as selling my crafts, I went to the big craft fair in Halifax to buy other people's. It was great fun!

Signs of winter. My beloved front yard maple has lost all of it's leaves.

My first engagement card. It makes me feel warm inside!!

I took the day off in November to not only remember all those who fought for our country, but to remember that there is just over a month until Christmas. Instead of being stressed later, I wrapped today.

128- Bag Lady, 129- Welcome Home, 130- It's Halloween Season, 131- Dragon Fly, 132- Deck, 133- Full Moon, 134- Finally, 135- Happiness, 136- Have you?

I often carry my life in my bag. I have huge purses that will fit extra clothes, make-up, medications, pens, paper, my wallet, sometimes an extra pair of shoes or jacket, my camera (of course which lately has grown in size), and any extra needed supplies for work. Needless to say I have shoulder and back problems (just kidding, but I'm sure they are around the corner) but I like to be prepared and I was comfortable living out of bags for the past week while house sitting.

I love the entrance way of my house. I hate the carpet, need to install tile instead of cushion flooring, need to re-stain the banister, but it's still home and after being away for so long. It was a welcome sight.

From one thing to another, wedding- house sitting- Halloween.

At work we were all insects. I was going to be a ladybug. I decided being a "dragon, fly" would be hilarious. I wore green with spikes, a dragon hat and fly wings. I am so punny.

After a lot of waiting and another summer come and gone, Mr. Baseball and his father started framing out our deck. To be finished later, I cannot wait to BBQ and then eat outside. Sit and read, invite friends over and just spend time in the backyard that really we haven't used since we moved in.

This was the moon that watched over as Ryan got down on one knee and finally asked me the question I waited 8 years to be asked.

I said 'yes'.

Let the planning begin. See buying all those magazines wasn't a waste of money!!

We have not set a date yet (even now 3 weeks later). Although you can tell from our calendar that we have narrowed it down a bit. Waiting on a venue, we will decide then. I will keep you posted!

120- Housesitting, 121- Dogsitting, 122- Monstersitting, 123- Bored, 124- Inservice, 125- Wedding Leftovers, 126- Perfect Pear, 127- Hip to be Square

I spent a week house and dog sitting, since it was not my house I didn't feel right taking photos of other people's stuff (I did their dog though, whoa what a cutie!). You will find a load of random shots of stuff that is irrelevant. Really not a lot different from the regular blogging!

Beautiful puppy. This is THE dog I want when I get guts to own a dog. It's almost worst than having a child. They need company, they get you up in the middle of the night/early morning. You stress when they don't eat enough or eat too much. You have to clean up after them CONSTANTLY. You don't like to let them out of your sight. You have to play when they want to play. Your schedule is put on hold if they don't want to cooperate. BUT they aren't as easy to take places. Stores won't allow them. Restaurants are against animals in their establishments. They don't understand the English language, you can't explain things to them so they don't freak out. It's not easy.

She is a big dog.

I took a picture of my mode of communication.

Friday was an Inservice day for all Nova Scotia teachers. This is why teachers go to conferences. Free pens.

I spent the weekend at home while the puppy went for a sleepover. I went home and did laundry, regained head space and snapped a photo of a wedding centerpiece that I hadn't yet got to enjoy at home.

I love pears. Apples, too. But pears a lot.

These granola squares are great because they break apart easily. All the granola-y goodness falls into your mouth. That makes me hope there is far less sugar gluing all the parts together.

114-Trick or Treat, 115- Halfway to Halloween, 116- 27 Years of Friendship, 117- Barf Day, 118- The Day, 119- Dancing the Night Away

I could start with an apology, but I haven't learned from the previous apologies. It has been 4o days since I last posted. Unforgivable. Here I go attempting to make up for lost time, enjoy 10 new entries all in one lazy Sunday morning! Preparing for Halloween, 'special' trick or treaters got elaborate bags.

All 65 of the other trick or treaters got generic bags of treats. A bag of cheesies or popcorn, a couple of bars, a couple of gum balls, a couple of caramels and some gummy fangs. What an awesome house to stop at. I even got a "WHOA A WHOLE TREAT BAG!". Apparently I rock.

In preparation for the wedding of a friend/cousin, I made notes for a speech, just in case as bridesmaid it would be needed. What I wrote was an attempt to sum up 27 years for a friend, cousin, and neighbor.

The happy couple the day before. Nerves apparently are worse this day than the big day!

The gorgeous cake no one ate because it appeared fake. It was deliciously real. Really, very pretty. I love wedding cakes.

Husband and wife. Not taken after midnight, the photos that were taken Oct. 18th (after midnight of the wedding day) were highly unflattering. This one (from late Oct. 17th) was far more romantic and beautiful! It was a gorgeous day with lots of love, tears, and laughs. Congratulations again to one of my favorite couples!

110- Dress, 111- Dogs, 112- The Road from Home, 113- Thanksgiving

Here comes the wedding. In just over a week until my cousin's wedding, I decided it was time to try on the dress one more time. It fit and I am pumped. I thought for sure I had porked on the pounds in the last month since I haven't had time to do Jillian Michaels, or run or anything other than work really. It fits, thank goodness.

Home for Thanksgiving. The dogs are fighting, the food is cooking, the family is together. That's about right. Poor Shelby and her bald spot. Stupid Dixie and her miniature-ness.

This is the road that takes me to and from my childhood. On days like yesterday, it is beautiful.

Happy Thanksgiving. I will be doing work, laundry and resting to rid myself of the cold that has crept in. Like everyone else I am thankful for life, family, friends, and my health. I am thankful for trips home, creativity, days off and gorgeous weather. I am thankful for sleep ins, late nights, good food and celebrations. I need to take more time to realize all I have.

102- Halifax, 103- Spider, 104- Molly made a bed, 105- Sweet, 106- Grape Apple Muffins, 107- Noggins Farm, 108- Apples, 109- Scarf weather

Sunsets are a perfect end to a day that is otherwise uneventful or aggravating. Especially when they can be enjoyed in the center of a bustling city.

Here is another Halloweeny stopping by to spook you.

Molly made a bed with a newspaper and a toy under the shelf in the bathroom. She is so cute. Other people post photos of their children and brag about how cute and smart they are. I have a cat.

I did the Run for the Cure by walking 5km with some people from work today. After I made a stop at the grocery store for various necessities which included sweet potatoes since they were on sale. I made sweet potato fries that were almost as good as restaurant fries.

These muffins are brought to you via Rachel Ray. They are Upside Down Grape Muffins. They were just ok.

Our school took a trip to Noggins Farm. It was a great day and this photo is taken from in the corn maze. A fun filled day where anyone could spend hours enjoying all they have to offer including water pump duck races, a tire tower, corn mazes, info sessions and apple orchards. I dreamed of the day I could bring my own children to enjoy all it had to offer.

Some Golden Delicious and Kestrel apples I picked at the farm. Yum!

A friend left this at my house. I claimed it for my own when it began to get cold enough for scarves. It is a perfect Fall color and thickness. As much as I love Fall colors and clothes, I just don't know if I am ready for it yet!

One more blog entry and I will be caught up!

94- This date in time, 95- It's a Secret, 96- RedRUG, 97- Yucky, 98-The Word on the Street is..., 99-O, 100- Plans, 101-Spooky

I promised more, later. I didn't know it would be three weeks later. I do apologize to those loyal followers who wake up each morning looking for a new picture. I have been dedicated to taking photos. Both random and purposeful, boring and beautiful. Each day something is documented in my life. I just cannot get my act together well enough to post. So in honour of Thanksgiving here in Canada. I am thankful for your patience and am giving you an early holiday gift of three entries, with many photos. Enjoy!

I don't know why my cat won't turn right side around. I was strapped for time and ideas for photos this day. You get my cat from my cat a day calendar. I am THAT cool.

The photos I took this day are top secret. I cannot post them because they are a gift for someone who sometimes checks out my blog. I decided to show you a picture from my Thanksgiving weekend. My mom's wheelbarrow garden. Apparently the plants are dead (it is October after all) but I think Sepia makes even dead plants look beautiful.

Autumn means it's time to bring out the red carpet. I feel like a star.

Some friends came to visit unexpectedly which is the best kind of visit. We had lunch and cupcakes. Then in the evening we went to the comedy show at Yuk Yuks. It was very funny and somewhat inexpensive (similar to a night at the movies).

I was volunteering at the booth my work had at Word on the Street in Halifax. Of course I am a sucker for books and magazines and I spent approximately $100 on books for myself and others. It was a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh. Oh, oh, oh, oh. Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh. The right stuff.

One of the books I bought at Word on the Street. It has recipes from around the world that are easy enough for kids to make. It's great.

It's getting closer.... Halloween is a great, great holiday. I love it. Slowly but surely I am getting out the ghosts and goblins and placing them around the house.