Olivia's best friend Mayzi moved away right after pre-K. Now, I know saying 'best friend' sounds odd but really, these two have a very strong bond. Cyndi, Mayzi's mom, informed me she is going to have a small birthday party for Mayzi next Sunday and it is going to be a surprise. We are so excited to go!

Now to think of a great gift. Mayzi has o pony, named 'Ponee' - how cute. I'm thinking we should get her some riding gear or clothes like a nice jacket or pair of breeches, something along those lines. Pictures will follow the party next week!

It's EBAY - CJ is addicted to EBAY and unfortunately it's not as a seller. It started out as online browsing for truck accessories and ended up with an EBAY obsession for car parts. Since he no longer has the truck he was going to use as a 'project' it's turned into all things Mustang related.

I am obsessed with Disney and he is obsessed with his car. What a pair we are!

This is the time of year I really love burning candles. It gets dark so early now and I love watching candle flames dance. Since I have 3 kids, safety is a concern. There is too much of a chance someone will knock a candle over or get curious and try to reach one.

I solved my problem - I got candle sconces to attach to the wall. I got the enclosed ones to be especially safe. This works out perfect! I can have candles burning, safely and my house looks pretty!

I need to get something off my chest. I pigged out yesterday, big time. Clue me in on the best fat burner now, I need it! My grandma made an apple pie and gave me half of the pie - to share with the family after dinner. I had a few bites right away and then put the rest away, with full intentions of sharing it with CJ and the boys for dessert. This did not happen.

I forgot about it until long after dinner. The boys were playing in the family room and CJ was at the neighbor's and that is when I remembered the pie - and I ate it all. An entire half of an apple pie. Gone. Straight to my ass.

Wow - it's suddenly windy and chilly here. I do love this time of year but yet I feel like it just came out of nowhere, I mean, feel totally unprepared - we still have our air conditioners in!

Fall means we're getting close to the end of the year and that means big bills are due. Just got the yearly car insurance bill and the yearly bill for my life insurance. I have term life insurance but my 'term' is almost up. I honestly don't know what to do at this point in regards to life insurance :[

Being an independent contractor doesn't help because it's not like my job offers any type of life insurance, so I'm on my own to find the nest deal. There is a big debate on what's better, whole life insurance or term life insurance - I'd love some opinions please!

I cannot believe how fast these weekends are going! It's already close to noon on a Sunday! I have been up since about 7:30 am - that is sleeping in for me. I've already started laundry and every time I go downstairs to do the laundry I smile as finally have a 'laundry room' - it's been awesome now that the entire basement has been remodeled. Although, CJ really needs to find a better place to store all the industrial products he still has from when he built guitars. I don't like them stuffed in the corers of 'my' laundry room!

So today is laundry and then off to clean the bathroom and then think I will just enjoy the day, outside with the boys!

Today is the first day I uttered those words, "it's cold out!" I think Fall has finally arrived. I'm guessing CJ can take out the air conditioners now, lol.

I hate thinking about having to turn the heat on though - that means oil bills and oil bills run around $400-$500. Maybe it's time to invest in a heated blanket for everyone!

CJ didn't renew my coffee of the month club this year. He got me that for my birthday last year and I thought for sure he'd renew it but he didn't. Gone will be the days of drinking coffee all morning. That kept me from eating! Now I'll need to figure out what the best diet pill is so I can continue to restrict my food intake. I totally eat when I'm bored!

In the meantime I'll be enjoying this last shipment!