Happy Halloween! Happy Birthday, Annie!
Went trick or treating tonight from 4:30-5:15 in Pottsville and then handed out candy from 6:15-6:45 and then trick or treated in Port Carbon from 7:00-8:00. I got my exercise in tonight! But I will still do crunches. It was a beautiful night to be walking around. Not too cold. Yet.
Tomorrow, I need to switch my winter clothes. Today was nice, but I don't think it will last much longer. O well.
Do you know how to call trick or treaters to your candy bowl? You sing this song to the tune of "Are You Sleeping Bro John":
Trick or Treaters,
Trick or Treaters,
Knock, knock, knock,
Knock, knock, knock!
Happy Halloween,
Happy Halloween!
Walk, walk, walk,
Walk, walk, walk!

We learn something new every day, they say. For once, THEY are correct. I learned how to post a photo. It took 2 times to get it right, but here it is. I'm so excited. Yippee! I managed to catch Morgan kicking the ball in his last soccer game. Which we didn't know it was the last game......He is the one in red with the #1 on his back. The lined them up according to height to give them numbers. My little shortie. His team was the Red Rockets. He was so excited when they chose the name he picked. Today he wanted to know when his next T-ball practice was. I wish. That would mean it was May and winter was over. I'm not looking forward to being cold. It's starting already. But at least the wind has died down. It was really crazy yesterday. I didn't even bother with hairspray cuz it would have been whipped away the minute I stepped out the door. haha

I have been working for the past hour. Trying to catch up on my review so I can do other things tomorrow. Joyce is going on vacation and lots of things came up to do before she goes. So, while I was slaving away, I was doing waist bends to the tunes of TransSiberian Orchestra. How terrible! Christmas music and it's not even Halloween yet! Talk about rushing the season....And I'm going to be so sore tomorrow! Horray!!!!
Morgan's last soccer game was cancelled today. Maybe because of the wicked winds. The team we were to play is not interested in re-scheduling for next Sunday. So, last week was the last game. I'm so glad I took my camera then instead of waiting until today as is my usual way of doing things.
Now it is just past 'that time' and time to get myself to bed. I'm getting computer eyes from staring at the screen for so long. I'm going to go downstairs for a drink of water and no chocolate and then go to bed. I must sleep while I can. Thanks to day light savings, it will be broad daylight about 6:30 in the am.
Speaking of day light savings, our pastor was late to church today because of that. She turned the clocks back before she went to bed last night..................and so did her son.

Well, well, well......Another beautiful day in the neighborhood. Cold, raining, windy. Could be worse, we could have 2 feet of snow like murpee. Today, Reese's mom and dad got the sofa and chair delivered for their basement. (It has been 4 months since the flood of '06). The carpet was put down on Thursday. Today we moved furniture back in. The stand and TV, the exercise equipment, the sewing machine and the credenza. AND......we got to ride in the back of the truck. That was too fun. I have not done that since I was probably, I don't know, 10??? Esther was dating Hoyt, so that should tell you something.
I can tell you would like another song. This one is from WCRH as well. Murpee, be expecting about 4 messages as I sing this one to you.

THE BODY SONG
I, I am the eye, I go blink, blink
I am the eye and I can wink,
I am the eye but I can't think,
That belongs to my friend the brain.

Fritter fratter frit, fritter fratter frit,
I'm the brain with electric current pitter patter pit
I'm the brain and I fritter learning bit by bit,
Yes I fritter fratter fritter all the time.

I go lub dub, lub dub I go.
I am the heart, I pump like so.
I'm bringing life to all the parts,
I am consistant, I'm the heart.

I'm swinging, I'm swinging,
Swinging on life's merry way.
I'm the arm, I'm the arm,
Swinging all the time.

Hearing, hearing,
Small ears, hearing,
Ears don't miss much,
Hearing all the time.

We are the body of Christ,
We are the body of Christ,
Together bringing His love to the world.

What's going on in your house today? Right now, I am typing to the sound effects of Eloise. Eloise (since you asked) is a memory game Morgan plays on the computer. The computer lays out 12 cards, face down, and he clicks on 2 to see if they match. If they are not matches, you get an X. 6 Xs and game over, start again. Just heard the sound for that. He won one and lost one. One more and it's time to rush out the door for school.

Blue Eyes! Loved the pics of the new room. You did a great job! Can't wait to see it in person on Tgiving. Let me know what to bring.

The song from yesterday was one we (meaning Charlie and I) listened to on WCRH. I forget when it was, but probably on a Saturday. I'll have another one to post later. I'm starting a book for Morgan of songs I knew when I was little.

Well, I just heard the "You Won!" music, so it is time to run.

Anyone remember this one? I know Charlie would. Annie reminded me of it yesterday. Enjoy.


Germs, My Invisible Dog

My very best friend is my little shaggy dog,
Chewing on my tennis shoes and running through the hall.
He's kinda like my shadow 'cause he's everywhere I go,
He sleeps in my bed but my Mommy doesn’t know.

I hide him in my pocket 'cause he's very, very small,
Germs, Germs my invisible dog.

He runs like the wind, and he knows some funny tricks
He doesn't like carrots, and spinach makes him sick
He likes cotton candy, and purple lemonade
Oreo Cookies, and yellow gatorade.

We ride our ponies to castles far away,
Chasing phony dinosaurs and dragons on the way.
We often go exploring where the river winds and bends
Cowboy hats and wooden rafts like Huckleberry Finn.

I take him to church, but nobody ever sees,
the little shaggy, spotty dog, sittin' on my knees
He's learnin’ Bible verses and he loves the happy songs
But he often falls asleep when the sermon is too long.

Well, here's the first setback! I fell down the steps this am. Rushing to pick up Morgan, hurrying too fast, carrying too much........bbbyyy. I am sore but nothing is broken (including the camera). Just annoyed at myself for falling down the SAME steps AGAIN. I'm soon going to ban wearing socks in my house.
Soooo, I will be picking up a little at a time. No massive cleanup today.

Hey! Who is up for cleaning on Wednesday, 10/25? I am planning to do a general pick up of everything. Just to see how speedy I can be. Want to start at 1:30pm. Check out site for updates.