Santa, can I have a car?

Outback, Murano, Jetta

I hate it when you have this nagging feeling that it is time to get a new car. I have had mine since 2000. I love my Rodeo SUV. But it now has 200,000 miles on it, the winshield frame needs replaced (leaking water when it rains), and now the driver side window control stopped working so none of the windows roll down.

Other then that, it doesn't have any large mechanical problems. But I know that this is a matter of time. It took me FOREVER to pick out this one so I should start window shopping and deciding what I want to spend. It doesn't help that the companies are having end-of-year sales!

I think the big decision will be whether or not to go back to a car or stay with a SUV. I kinda would like to have a real trunk again but I love the space and height on my SUV. So the plan is to test drive a few different options and see what I think. It has been so long that I don't even know what is out there.

Option 1: Drive my SUV till it dies a fantastic death. Save $$ till that time

Option 2: Use what I have already saved and grab a good deal with hopes that I can sell the SUV for a little bit of cash.

Lease? Buy?

is that snow i smell

I am sitting by the light of my tree trying sum up my pre-xmas season. It snowed a little here today. The smell of the first snow is the best. The other was a wonderful winter nite. The sky was crisp,clear and the stars were sooo bright. Sitting on the steps of my parents house with a steaming cup was fabulous.

Presents are bought. Now on to the cards and stocking stuffers.

Fall

It's Fall!! Time for apple cider, ft ball games, bonfires, crisp weather, and the colors in the trees.

Summer Fun

Top  Summer Fun:

The Pool

Flippy skirts, shorts, flip flops

Fireworks

BBQ

Lake & Roadtrip in Arkansas

Summer Brunches 

Grass between your toes

Farmer’s Market

My brother & his family

Late Mornings with no schedule

Coffeehouse moments with Roomie

Sun on your skin

Artwalk

Fireflys

Roadtrip for Peaches

Shakespeare in the Park

Fresh flowers

Nature Center Hikes & bike rides

Late Nights with the kids

Peaches/blue berries/ tomatoes etc….

eating outside at Restaurants

early summer morning sounds

Cardinal Games (St Louis & Springfield)

Picnics

Fishing

spending last moments & making memories with 'the girls'

It has been ages

It has been ages since I have posted but I have been on Facebook. Someone was 'nice' to point out that not everyone is on FB. So here I am, catching you up!

Summer in a glance:

Normally I would have June and July of but the school district hired me for extra projects for the month of June. I was able to go in as needed and still enjoy the weather. The 4th of July this year was a big deal. My dad retired, parents 35th anniv, and my dad turned 60. He thru a big sparkly bash and some family  from Nebraska made the trip down.

My brother was also there with the kids to 2 weeks. We went to the lake, Bass Pro, lots of pool time, some fishing, went to Precious Moments, and other summer activities. They are growing like weeds and it is always so much fun to have them with me. They stayed the night  and we enjoyed the pool, farmers market and had fun in town.  This year I actually was tired before them!!

My roomie was gone to Europe for a few weeks and then was back for a brief time before heading back to Hawaii'. When she got back we filled the time with enjoying every bit we could.

So that wraps things up. I will post pics ASAP.

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April Showers & Birthdays

April has been an odd month full of birthdays and annoying weather. It seems that Missouri skipped spring and moved from Winter to Summer. I don't mind 80' weather but I do miss the pleasant spring days filled with cool yet summy weather with rain mixed in.

On the plus side---i love the smell of cut grass. My parents are putting in a new garden so I can't wait to get my hands dirty. We always put the flowers in for Mother's Day. Its fun picking out the different flowers and deciding on colors or theme for the year.

This month is a busy month for bdays. Half of my close friends and family have their bday in April. I feel like I have doing nothing but celebrating all month. DOn't get me wrong... it it fun but my wallet is feeling the crunch!


My home decor has come to a halt. I haven't been too motivated to decorate the place. I have some ideas and need to just act on them. I just hate spending the $$ on it. The couch and chair still is fabulous but I need to get some items to finish up the room:


New frames to put up travel pics
pillows for couch
end table
new garbage can


I have a litle over a month left of the school year. I am looking forward to my summer break. I only get 40 days off but I plan on enjoying every bit of it. My brother and fam will be coming down for a week. I hope to get out of Missouri for a couple of weeks as well. Volleyball is going well. The team I am on are loads of fun. I have been ignoring my hip issue and so far it hasn't been too bad.

Hope you take some time out to enjoy the sun!