I haven't figured why it's been such a while since I've been here to write except that I've been pretty busy since we've been back from NV. Here is a photo that Jake sent of his cat, Cochise. He looks pretty comfy there! Jake said that he and Cody's cat, Bamboo, sleep in his underwear.
Happy Thanksgiving! Is it possible that we are nearing the end of 2006??? I guess that is okay. It's happening whether anyone is ready or not! I am not doing dinner here. We are going over to friend's for dinner and taking a couple of side dishes. I have to work tomorrow so it's not like it's going to be a big weekend for me. Oh well!!!


The other photo is of Lauren and Randy and their dog, Smoky. He is very dark so it's hard to see what he looks like. They wanted me to take their photo the other night so I took several, but Smoky is dark in all of them. Smoky and Chester don't really get along. Smoky wants to play and Chester wants to be left alone. They end up running all over the house because they always want to follow me when I get up and leave the room.
I have most of Christmas bought for this year, which is always nice. I will need to wrap a few things, get them boxed, and then in the mail. Next...it will be Christmas cards. Hopefully I will have time to make a few!!
Tomorrow I think I'll try to get over to Joanns and see what I can get with my coupons.

The photos are from our trip to Nevada. The one on the top was taken in Lovelock where Clay and I "locked our love." It is a ridiculous new tradition they are trying to start and of course I had to follow along. Clay was very gracious to do it with me. The bottom photo is of Clay and I with Jake at the Seattle airport, where Jake met us for a couple of hours to eat and talk. It was so good to see him! I wished we could have seen his new car, but the time was just too short.
We pretty much visited everyone we wanted to while gone. It's always good to get back home. Chester was very much missed and I think he missed us too.
I did my first Stampin' Up! party last night in over 2 years. It was fun as I had supplies for everyone to make at least 4 different Christmas tags, per the hostess's request. I don't know that orders will be super, but she made it clear that she did not want anyone to feel like they needed to order.
I did a super silly thing...I accidentally swallowed one of Chester's dog treats when I thought I was taking some ibuprofen. Lucky for me it went down! Chester was staring at me like I was nuts...he knew what I had done.
Our house is going into escrow again this week. The folks apparently have been pre-approved for their loan, so we have reason to hope this time! Our closing date is set for Jan. 5, Clay's birthday. What a nice present that would be!
Well, I'm off to go shopping today! I have coupons for Gottschalks, Michaels and Joann's so I'm armed with all I need. I will also be going by the craft fair, where I found many gifts last year for the folks back home. Later, I'll probably try to stamp or just kick back for the evening. I am doing a solo for church tomorrow morning so will need my rest!