Hello to you and Hello to November!

Can I just say, I love traveling but it does take its tole. - I've been catching up with school, cleaning my house, and getting ready for the last of our 2009 travels. - We celebrated tons of birthday's of loved ones this month. The end of October marked the 90th birthday's of my Grandpa Miller AND Grandma Montoya. - Halloween was quite different this year, I enjoyed it quietly and restfully, a nice change up for this year. - I have SO loved the time spent with my LB, as always. - November is going to be busy for me but I am happy for the change of scene. - I am going to be contributing to the hundreds of comments of my favorite blog this month. "Project Thankful" by m.writes. (the link will be on my side bar for the month) So, click, read and add your thanks. - That, I think is all I have to report.

November = Thanks Month
I am so thankful for so much!

Breast Cancer Month

I watched Martha Stewart today which was all about
Breast Cancer.
I learned a lot.
I also saw this *commercial.

I cried.

Maybe because I am a baby sister.
Oh, how I pray for good health,
for all who I love.

*There is another commercial after the sister one.
But don't even get me started.
I can not even imagine these real life scenarios.

Mid-week outing.

Zack had another work event at Lincoln Center. We had a good time testing the food and bidding in the charity auction. Events with Zack are too much fun!

Walking away with our loot. That was the best goody bag I have ever received! Chalk full, I tell you. I like my husbands events!

I am going to be compiling ideas for a
DIY art/craft book
that the young women in my ward will sale to
raise money for girls camp next year.
Want to contribute???
Email me your favorite DIY.
Please send craft recipes and a picture and you will get due credit in the book. We would really appreciate your craftiness!
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In case you missed the Ellen show today...

She does this segment called Bad Payed-For Photos and
how funny is this one???

AZ funtimes

We helped my mom build some shelves in her garage. By we I mean Zack and my brother. It went a lot better than I anticipated. She is pleased and we are too.

When we weren't in that hot AZ garage, we were hanging out with family. I got to see a performance with my WWII veteran Grandpa (he's almost 90.) I also got to see all of my family members houses, I got to see my SIL's ballroom dance competition. She is way good. The only sad thing that happened besides no pool time, was that I didn't get to see my best friend :-( Hopefully we'll make it back to AZ soon.

The shelving that Zack and my brother built for my mom.
They make such a difference!

My friend and SIL Dubey.

My talented SIL Tina. She is a killer dancer! She always wins. And even though ballroom dancers are known for being made beautiful by their makeup and hair pieces, she is actually this beautiful all the time, naturally. Yeah, she's a natural dancer and beauty. I was so happy to have gotten to see her compete.
If you want to see some other fun dancers click here. Yes, I stole these pics from her blog too. Thanks Du!

These kids used to live so close to me. I miss them and miss them! I melted every time my nephew Jaren would say "Uncle Thack". They were good buddies. Sweet Bella surprised us with some homemade suckers she made and a note that we found when we got home. She is always doing that. I love her thoughtfulness. And Alyssa was so cute as she didn't remember me at first but then began to remember all the fun things we used to do together when I visited back in the day. I miss them, did I mention that?!! (I miss all of my sweet nieces and nephews so much! They are getting so old and big. It is crazy!) This is us saying goodbye. So sad, so cute!

A secret I haven't told...

This is my favorite beauty product in the world!
Get some, try it, you will not be sorry, only more beautiful.

Denver Fun at Mr. Biggs

Among much fun, good conversation, and special tasty meals, we played like kids at Mr. Biggs. Thanks to Zack's Brother and SIL, we had one fun-filled and much needed family time Saturday. Thanks guys! We miss you.

A game of mini-golf! I loved this. Left-handed was my best shooting side, I am right-handed. hehe. I love golf as few know, so, I'll take a game of mini-golf any day.

Submitting our many many tickets. We played hard for those!

A little Florida rundown

We relaxed a lot between all of Zack's working. I guess that is what a wo-cation is all about.

Our hotel The Raleigh. It was awesome and was authentically mid 1900's. I would recommend it! I mean, check out this pool and bar area.

Dinner at The Cheesecake Factory, it was close by and we were hungry. Its a good thing they have tasty dishes.

After a store visit just chilling in the warm Florida night.

A bike taxi ride to eat at Olive Garden. Way fun! Take a ride sometime.

Last day allows time for some shopping at the Outlets in Orlando.

We stayed our last night at The Peabody. It was probably the nicest hotel I have ever stayed in. I would recommend this one too.

School Days Seminar: Day 18-21

More school updates:

Day 18. Book Shelf Seminar: War Heroes
Day 19. Family Matters Seminar: Tradition!
Day 20. School of Thought Seminar: Life as an Artform
Day 21. Write Away Seminar: Poet's Corner

I am loving doing my homework. I love that the assignments/homework is completely up to me if I want. It's way fun. You should try them out if you haven't already!

Back home, again.

This is how I feel after this last weekend, tired and cold. We are having too much fun on our weekends. It is good for now and will be great this coming weekend too. But, for now, I will take the rest of this short week.



We had a good time on our wo-cation (work trip/vacation). We visited Ft. Lauderdale, and drove to Orlando. We stayed in some nice hotels and had great service. The service is always note worthy (better) out side of NYC and most of New England. I am really looking forward to this weekend. Oakland, CA!

This first day of Fall...

...was a first that I'll never forget.
I couldn't let this day slip by with out writing of my love and excitement for this season. I love Fall. My favorite parts: sweaters and scarves, pumpkins and Halloween (to name a few)!!!

This picture taken last fall in Coldspring, NY. Where's Waldo? (Zack)

Are you keeping up with me?

We are back for a few days and I have lots of homework;
college homework and School Days Seminar homework.

The latest School Days Seminar assignments:
Day 15. School of Thought: What's Your Style?
Day 16. Write Away Seminar: Surprise!
Day 17. Travel Studies: Camping With Kids

He's back.

HOUSE
Season 6 Premier tonight at 8pm

Tell me. How excited are YOU?!

AZ

CO was awesome but too short! This week flew by. I think we are still catching up from our red-eye. Yet still, another trip. This weekend's journey is to Arizona. My family is there and already we have a family, event, fun-filled days planned.

This picture from our last visit in AZ.
We had a waffles and milkshakes engagement party.