Who Am I?

Another great weekend ~ Who could complain about the weather this weekend??

Friday Night ~ Seriously, Steve is awesome. Played golf all afternoon in the rain. If that had been me, I would have said ....Ummmm, let's just stay home and hide under a blanket and watch TV. But, not him. His response to "What do you want to do tonight?" was ...."Can you be ready by 5? Let's go to Raleigh!" If we ever move anywhere besides the beach (ohhhhhh, I'd love that!), it will be Raleigh. We just love it.  Anyway ~ we both satisfied our need for retail therapy and Chick Fil A. I am seriously in love with the store, Ross. I found 2 more sweater dresses ... I know, I know, I know, serious sweater dress addiction. 2 scarves CHEAP to match both. AND, I'm gonna be so happy this winter. I found a pair of FLEECE-lined leggings and FLEECE-lined footless tights. Not really sure what the difference in these two is but their regular price showed $20/pair and I got them for $5/pair. SUPER SCORE. All of that for $55.00. Have I mentioned that I love a deal???? Pretty sure I looked smug like this when I left there!!

 

 

Saturday ~ I bit the bullet and cleaned most of my house. Meaning, I made a good dent in it and most of the laundry. I had great intentions of doing more, but the weather was so gorgeous. So, I cleaned until Noon and then went to lunch with my Mom. I love her so! She had me laughing all through lunch. Then, we went to Home Depot because I wanted to show her the Christmas tree that I've had my eye on. My living room is small and FULL. So, I've been thinking that the slim-line kind would work well. She agreed that that was exactly what I needed. And, guess what??? We only saw ONE in the store. Doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that there was no need for me to wait on that purchase and with Mom (knower of all things) confirming this decision, well, it was a done deal. Just think how happy I am going to be with my Christmas cards and Christmas tree already in hand!!

Now, I will be wallowing in Pinterest to decide what I want the mantel and tree to look like. How about some of these ideas??

This one already has me thinking that it would be so easy to paint a board to look like this. I'm loving the white, green and red. My fireplace is old-school red brick (I've been toying with the idea of white washing it, but I'm a little hesitant. Once it's done, it's done. Y'know?). But, I think a white backdrop over it would be awesome, and I love the red words "O come let us adore him Christ the Lord."

 

 

 

I know it's the candlelight in this one doing the trick for me, but that's the effect I want.

 Cozy Christmas!

 

 

Sunday ~ We went to church. I love taking Jacob to church, even though the minute we get there I don't see him again until it's time to leave. LOL. But, I remember wanting to sit with my friends, so I totally get it. I was just glad to be able to snag this picture afterward.

Jacob's Youth Group is starting back up their Team 316 fundrainsing. Pretty cool idea. We ask for people to commit to donating $3.16 per week to the Youth Group. This way we get people to sign up and commit to the program and then have a budget to work with. We know exactly what kinds of things we can do with our Youth throughout the year based on this budget. I was asked to talk about it in church, was a little nervous, but managed not to trip over my tongue too much.

 

 

The other thing from church that I loved "oh so much" was the showing of video along with Casting Crown's song "Who Am I?" I absolutely love this song, and the video that went along with it could have made me boohoo if I had let it. It also made me remember how much I used to love listening to Casting Crowns. Think I will check them out on ITunes and maybe make a purchase. Take a few minutes to listen to this, it's not the same video from church today, but just as powerful.

 

 

And then, Sunday afternoon ~ after probably a month or so hiatus ~ I met Michelle for a round of golf. The weather was a little cool but beautiful. I wasn't expecting my game to be pretty with so much time away. And, it wasn't! But, we had the best time riding around in her new golf cart, catching up on each other's lives and laughing.

 

 



 This is the first time I can really remember playing golf in the Fall. The scenery sure looks different. And, this big kitty was just a little thing back in the Spring. He has taken up residence here at the golf course, and I think he gets spoiled quite a lot. We got started playing around 1:45 p.m. and played in 60 degree weather. It was beautiful, but around 4:00 p.m., it was CHILLY....ummm....COLD! We are going to try to make this a weekly thing .... I was pleased with the way I was hitting my irons today, the putting wasn't too shabby but the driver continues to be a giant pain in my behind! But, like I told Michelle today, if it's the last thing I do, I WILL FIGURE THIS OUT!!

  

Here's to a good weekend & Hopefully, a great week !!