Ladies in Red

30 Days of Thankfulness

I posted last week that I was going to blog once a week on the things I was Thankful for. I think it's more meaningful to post everyday. It gives me a chance to think about it and reflect. The problem is, I don't always have that 'extra' few minutes to sit down and blog. I barely squeeze 'me' time. My 'me' time is having the ability to shower without the kids banging on the door, or the ability to go to the bathroom ALONE. Oh, the things I've taken for granted. So, I'll just have to stick with once every few days. My last thankfulness post covered days 1-4. Onward....

11/5: I am thankful for my co teacher. She makes my job easier and enjoyable. We laugh and get along great. I am grateful to have her in my life and thankful for making a new friend.

11/6: I am thankful for a full nights sleep. Sleep is not something I get a lot of, and surely not uninterrupted sleep. It's either the kids having restless nights, someone is sick, or the dogs need to go out. Some nights I get up twice, others I get up 5 or 6. So if you sleep the entire night, be grateful!

11/7: I am thankful for laughing. I think it's important to laugh at least once a day. I love to laugh so hard my stomach hurts!

11/8: Zack had to travel to Houston today. He has business in Mexico. Today I am thankful for two things. I am thankful that Zack only travels occasionally and I am thankful for his safe arrival in Texas.

11/9: Today I am thankful for my home. It's not just a house, it's our family home. After the devastation from Sandy, I am grateful to have a place, a safe haven, a place I can call home. Others up North can't say the same and that makes me sad.

11/10: Zack has been gone now for three days. When I am left to be a single parent, I envy those who do it full time. While I can do it, I hate it, and don't ever want to be in that permanent position. So maybe envy isn't the right word. Today I am thankful for all the Moms out there who rock out as a single parent. I give them lots of credit because it's hard and I can only handle a week at a time.
Thankful to have Zack home later today!

11/11: Today is Veterans Day! I am thankful the men and women who have and are currently serving our country.

Many Shades of Us

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All I want for Thanksgiving...

The words are "All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth, my two front teeth....."

But, with thanksgiving on the way, it's only appropriate that the words are changed.

"All I want for Thanksgiving is my two front teeth!"

At almost 18 months, Emersyn finally has two front teeth. Late teether would be an understatement! When I asked to see her teeth, this is the face she made. Nothing but cheesy!

30 Days of Thankfulness

Last year I blogged once a day on the things I was Thankful for. This year I have decided to do it again, but at the end of every week. Sometimes I just don't have the time to post everyday, so I thought I'd combined my thoughts.
So, onto week one of personal reflections!!!

11/1: Today I am thankful for my husband. I love him!

11/2: Today I am thankful for Fridays. After a long week at work, boy was I glad it was Friday. I truly wish the work week consisted of 4 work days and 3 days off.

11/3: Today I am thankful for my friends.

11/4: Today I am thankful for my kids. They always seem to make me laugh, put a smile on my face, and melt my heart. <3

* Keep in mind, these are not in order of importance*

My goal is to post every Sunday. I love doing this, as it allows me to self reflect.

Mini Pumpkin Cakes

Awhile back I found a recipe for mini pumpkin cakes in the Family Circle Magazine. They looked yummy so I attempted to make them.
Originally I wanted to make them for a work potluck held at the end of October. But since our household has been fighting off germs, I decided to put my baking venture on hold.

Zack bought me the mini bundt pan required for the recipe. The actual cake size is 2 1/2 inches and i only had a regular size bundt pan.
The recipe was easy to follow. I had a little trouble with the drizzling of the frosting, but it all worked out.

Cooking isn't something I enjoy, but I LOVE baking!

My latest creation....

Happy Halloween

Pumpkin carving time!

This is what I got after I asked him to make a scary face.

 



This outfit used to be my brother Mike's. Therefore, this cutie is wearing a 25 year old pumpkin sweat suit. It's in awesome condition and I'm going to continue to save it for the next baby born into the Manfredo family.

Giggling together prior to trick or treating.

 Dylan was Woody from Toy Story, and Emersyn was a bumblebee.

They each had a pumpkin basket to collect candy in.

 

 



 

Cowboy Dylan and his lady bumblebee's.

The Queen Bee & Baby Bumblebee

 

Not pictured: Zack who wore a mullet and walked Niko & Blitz.

 

 

Trick or treating went well. Dylan was very polite in taking candy, said thank you, and flashed his cute little smile. Emersyn is sweet and sassy. She'd smile and then double fist into candy bowls. After the third house, she quickly realized what to do with her candy. We had fun!

 

 

Happy Halloween!!!!