Edward???

Last night while I was browsing the web, I checked out Stephenie Meyer's website. (it's one of my fav's) She's posted a very long paragraph explaining that Midnight Sun (the book from Edward's point of view) is now on hold indefinately!!!!!!
If you want to check it out, here you go...http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/

Anyhow, to say I'm a little disappointed is an understatement! I was sooo excited for this book to come out. I couldn't wait until I could get inside Edward's head.
Alas, it is not meant to be. Maybe another time and another place....

Jam, Jam and more Jam

OK, so I've never really been into the whole canning thing. My Mom used to bottle every fall, she did all sorts of things. It never really held any interest for me. I honestly thought that it was a waste of time and, to me, the food didn't taste as good. What a moron!!!

Lately, I don't know if it's because I'm getting older or what, but I have really wanted to try bottling. I even had Kev build me a garden so I could try this fall. I am happy to announce that I have found a new hobby. I really enjoy the whole process. (I'm sure it's because it's something that I don't have to do, so..."is for fun!") I have been making jam these past two weeks. Last Friday I made a batch of mixed berry jam...it's pretty good. This week, I have made numerous batches of plum. The best part was that the kids and I picked the fruit ourselves from my Mom's plum tree. Plum jam is now a family staple!! It is by far our favorite!

Next week, as soon as I get a few more tomatoes, I'm going to tackle salsa!

New Beginnings

I love the Fall season. I love the coolness of the air, and the changing of the leaves. I love the bright reds and oranges and the sound of them under my feet after they fall to the ground. I love being able to pull out my fall decorations, and burn a fall scent in the candle warmer. Fall is also one season closer to the most wonderful time of the year...need I say more?

But, the biggest reason I look forward the the Fall is because it means we are back on a schedule. Don't get me wrong...I LOVE summer time. I love the laid back, carefree days, but after a while it feels good to get back into a rhythm. This year however is a little different.

I dropped my two oldest off at school today. Usually I look forward to the beginning of the school year, but this year...not so much. The biggest reason? Our Princess went to middle school for the first time. I feel really old now!! What am I doing with a 12 year old? Really, it seems like only yesterday I was sending her to pre-school....now it's middle school, before I know it she'll be sending off her own babies.

I need to settle down I know. Perhaps Christmas music may help...

Peer Pressure

due to much pressure...I am now up and "blogging."
...more later...