Sunday, November 23, 2008

Just some more photos





Getting Ready For The Christmas Season






I have been so excited to get my Christmas stuff out of the basement and start decorating. I love this time of year!!! I love the feeling of how friendly and giving people are. I like reading in the newspaper or seeing the news about how this person gave this or that....For all the awful people out there,their are millions more that are giving and caring. Some people give monetary donations,some give their time,some give their prayers and thoughts....Whatever you give give it with lots of love!!!

A couple of weeks ago my favorite store "The Wicker and Willow" had there annual holiday open house. I just love looking in that store. The Owner is so very friendly and its just a nice feeling store. Well,I just happened to be the 3rd person to make a purchase that night,which in turn I won the door prize. Not really knowing what to expect...I was so suprised to see 2 snowmen there waiting for me on Monday. They are so cute and I can't wait to decorate my house with the Mr.and Mrs.!!

Today we took alittle trip to a few of my favorite stores to get a few new decorations. It seems I have everything I need,but then you see a few things and you just have to have them! For some odd reason the apple green color has really caught my eye this year and seems to look really good with my colors in house here. I picked up a few different things here and there. I can't wait until I get them all in there places.



Until I get them in there place...Here are some sneak peeks!!!

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Winter Wonderland

It has been snowing here for the past couple of days. At first it is beautiful.The scenery is different and bright to take in. But then April comes and its kind of tiresome by then. There is a lot of things to do here in the winter,that is one nice thing...But bundling up the kids and getting yourself bundled up gets rediculous after the first two weeks. By December the mittens have gotten lost and they can't find their hats,thinking they left them somewhere on the bus. Then by April you feel like you invested millions into the mitten stockmarket. Funny how in July you seem to find all those missing mittens somewhere around the house!

Well, this year we are somewhat prepared for the many feet of white stuff. Not only are we set on winter attire,but we have some new winter activities to do with the kids. Last year I found my way on to the ice rink....Never been skating before! I had so much fun,and am excited to get started on doing that again this year. Sledding is always a must,but sometimes I am too afraid to go down. So,I sit back and watch the kids. They have a good time and it seems to wear them down real quick.
This year though,we are going to venture out on some snow shoes. I have never done this either and here its a lot of fun and we will get some exercise. So, now I just have to get moving on buying some snowshoes.....

Winter Greetings.....

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Just some projects....






I have been doing some things here around the house.So I thought I would share with ya all.

Monday, November 10, 2008

The weekend is gone....

Yeah,another weekend that came and went. Seems like a lot happened this weekend. I accomplished so much and I even manage to have time for some visiting and shopping!

I am almost....ALMOST done with the kitchen. I have just the trim left on the basement door and then I can finish the hallway upstairs. So things are coming along.

All 3 of our cats got declawed this weekend,so that will cut my time in half with a paintbrush. They have all taken part in ruining our trim around the doors and my favorite chair.So I finally talked Nick into bringing them to get it done. Now I am left with cleaning up the claw marks on almost every door way.I guess I will be busy!

My sister in law and brother in law stopped by this weekend. I like visiting with them. We don't do it too often,but its nice when we do. After they left, Scott,Jenn and their kids along with Bob,Brian and Danielle came for a cook out. IN THE SNOW!!!

Yeah...Snow.....We decided to go to Marquette on Sunday. Our Expedition broke down,we had to get it towed.So we took the truck. Well, on the way home we almost ended up in the trees. It was so stormy out. Almost hit 3 deer and saw a car on its roof....So yeah...I was sure glad to get home yesterday!!!

Enough excitement for one weekend.....

Friday, November 7, 2008

Health and getting older....

Lately I have been feeling terrible. Not like a depression kind of blah,but just not having any energy. I feel so tired all the time. I have put on a significant amount of weight and there is not reason I should be this heavy. Its terrible! I am not a big eater and I am not a lazy person.So,it didn't make sense to feel this crappy and to be this heavy. I thought my reasoning for my feeling tired was my blood count being low again. I have been dealing with that for years and have even had to have transfusions to get it back on track.

Not only am I feeling tired and out of breath,my hair is falling out. Talk about depression there. I have short,thin hair to begin with!! So...Getting sick and tired of being tired,I called the doctor. As a result of my blood being taken,I have some results.Not sure yet what they are going to have me do about it,but at least I am getting somewhere....My thyroid is on the fritz. My numbers were higher than they like and would like to see me soon. Its a start in the right direction and hopefully they will figure something out so that I can start getting back on track and I can get some of my energy back. NOW...That doesn't give me permission to go off and eat Dairy Queen all day!!! I still need to get my eating in order and stay active.......

Till next time.....

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

My house projects....
















Will I ever be done with that dang paintbrush! I am STILL in the kitchen. I have just a small part to do,but I just can't seem to get it all finished. Its been so busy here,that I can't seem to get back into my corner and get it finished up. I have soooo many things I want to redo and start,but I think I better wait. Christmas will be here soon and I love decorating for it. I better hold of on my to do list.....

I am really happy that the diningroom is all done and has come together so nicely. I have a few more things I would like to add to the display cabinet,but I haven't found just the right things. I like all the new dishes that are out and the colors...So, there is no rush on putting anything in there right away. It takes time to find that perfect piece!!

I have decided after the hallway upstairs is done,that I will be moving on to my bedroom and my bathroom. I have had the inspiration pieces now for awhile and new bedding...So hopefully after I get the holiday decorating done I can start on that.....

Until then...Here is my new and improved dinning space.....

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Trick or Treat.....









I cannot believe Halloween has come and gone. The days seem to be flying by. Before you know it...It will be Christmas....




Well, before Christmas gets here,I decided to post some pictures of Halloween here at the Mihelich's. Nick and I even dressed up. I don't think I have done this since grade school. It was a lot of fun....So enjoy!!!