Today something fun came in the mail for me, not for my birthday. Because I signed up to be a consultant with Tastefully Simple, I got this awesome spice rack with all the spices. Needless to say Frankie had to make sure it was all okay.
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It's time for the Fall Y'all bloggy giveaway!!! yeah!!!
As all you regular readers know I have started selling Tastefully Simple, so you all know the giveaway has got to be Tastefully Simple!
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Tonight was the big "Howl-o-ween" at Petsmart. Not only could you have your picture taken with your pet, but there was also a costume contest. I had been looking forward to this event for a long while now, and tonight was the big night.
Frankie, needless to say, was VERY excited about the whole event. He was about the burst with excitement on the way there.
We did not put Frankie in his costume until we were ready to go into Petsmart. (we did not want him to look wrinkly) And while we were in the parking lot, we noticed that there were A LOT of cars there.
Well...we got inside, and it was PACKED!!! Donnie guesses there was over 100 people there. It was NUTS. We did not know if we were coming or going! When we got there it was almost time for the costume contest. So we waited with the million other dogs.
Donnie and I were SURE he was going to win. He was SO cute. How can someone not love a Pug in a bumble bee costume? However, somehow the judges did not agree. Frankie did not even place. To be honest, this upset me. I'm going to write an angry letter to Petsmart.
From there we went to have our picture taken. I think this is the most horribly funny picture I have ever seen. I have the most super fake smile on, Donnie looks high, and Frankie is not even paying attention. We laughed SO hard looking at this picture.
We will be skipping this event next year.
The squirrels had bit into one of the pumpkins!!!!! This did not make me very happy. However, at this point the other two pumpkins were untouched. (thank goodness!!!!) A couple hours later I went back out to find this:
They had knocked two of them on the ground and were going to town with them. When I saw this, I was ready to have squirrel soup for dinner. And the pumpkin that they did leave on the step they had started tasting. Grrrr those darn squirrels!
A few of you might remember Frankie's photo shoot that he had awhile back. Well...I finally did something with the pictures!!! It only took four months!! hehehe
I turned them black and white, framed them with clip frames, and then Donnie hung them in the computer room. I'm pleased with how they came out!
As most of you know, yesterday, Donnie, Katie and I headed to CMU. Our first stop was in Midland. We had to show Donnie the Tridge. I'm sure many of you are asking what is a Tridge? Well... in Midland it is three bridges that are all connected, but going in different directions. I hope that helps. We all had a great time, a cold time, but it was still good.
Then we headed on campus to show Donnie all around. It was funny to be back after so many years of not being there. Oddly not too much has changed. We even stopped by our old dorm rooms.
We also headed the SBX, a bookstore across the street from campus. And know what they were selling? Webkinz!! So Donnie had to get his own webkinz! Its a cute little polar bear.
After walking around campus for a bit, we headed to the casino! We were planning on going there, so before we left Donnie and I went and got a bunch of change for the nickle slots. Well..we got there, and know what? They no longer take change!!! You have to use these ticket things! Its crazy! I think its WAY less fun! I think Donnie and I spent about $5, and I think Katie spent around $2.
Even Frankie is very perplexed by this. He also claims to know nothing about it. Therefore, the only conclusion that I can come to is that we have a sock ghost. Does anyone else have a sock ghost?
The canvases together spell LOVE. Then on each canvas I have the words from 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 cut out from magazines.
This craftiness was a bit more expensive than normal seeing that I bought canvases and paint. I think all together I spent about $16 on it. I already had paint brushes, glue, and the magazine.
To make this craftiness, first I had to paint the canvases, four different colors. Then of course, Frankie had to step on the wet paint, and then make paw prints on the carpet. After that we had to put up a puggy gate, to keep him away. He did not think this was a good idea!
I had printed the letters for LOVE from the computer, so I glued them on, and then painted hearts on them. After that, I glued the magazine letters on, then painted some more hearts, and I was done! I'm very happy how they turned out!
Awhile back I posted about having a chestnut tree. I was very perplexed about how one is to get the nut out of its shell...until today. For some reason, they all started opening up today! Its one of the oddest things I have ever seen. I will try to let the pictures do the explaining.
When I found out that it was a chestnut tree, I came up with a grand plan to harvest them and roast them over a fire, just like the song. However, I think I have some competition. The squirrels are all over these things! And let me tell you, these guys are fast! So, don't be calling me when your wanting your roasted over the fire chestnuts!
Best of all is the caption that went with it....I feel "safer" already.
Seeing that both Donnie and I were not working today we decided to head to the zoo. The zoo now has an area that you can feed the giraffes. We had been talking about doing this for awhile now, and today was the day. So we got there right when they opened at 10 because 11 was the feeding time. We had to wait in a bit of a line, but it was so much fun! Donnie took a video for you all to see!
We also saw the zebra's, who are right next to the giraffes. This was super cute because there was a momma and baby there together.
And of course we could not leave the zoo without seeing the polar bears! Norton (the polar bear) was out and about, and it was very fun to watch him play.
So I have been thinking about becoming a consultant for Tastefully Simple. I have been thinking that this would be a fun way to make some extra money. Seeing that I only work 3-4 days a week, I know I would have time to do the parties.
