Dear Mother Nature,

Thank you for creating the swimming pool in my backyard with all the excessive rain. I had one as a kid and always wanted one at my house now.

Problem is, my pup, Maddie, like's to play in the "pool". So, will you please make it stop raining so the pool dries up? I don't like having to clean her each time she wants to come inside.

Oh, and I'll send you my carpet cleaning bill from Maddie tracking mud in because we thought she was clean enough...

Okay, thanks a bunch.
~Kaylan on Valentine

Slutty Halloween

Anyone ever noticed that once you become a female adult, your Halloween costume must include the word “slutty”?

Why is that the case?

I don’t want to be a slut. Ever.

Thanks for letting me vent… I’m better now.

I’m open to suggestions on what I should be for Halloween (that doesn’t involve the word slut).

State Fair Picture Show

Craig and I visited the State Fair of Texas on Tuesday. Here are some pictures from our excursion.

See Big Tex then hop over to Fletcher's to get the best corny dog on the planet!

FYI - if you're going to the fair, the cheapest beer is 6 tickets and is located in the Food Pavilion next to Big Tex. Do not pay the 12 tickets that they ask for at Fletcher's. Just get the corny dogs from there.

Yum-o... a Fletcher's with mustard.

After our corny dog, we tried the fried oreos. We tried the fired cheese curds last year. They are okay, but the fried oreos are delicious. They taste like regular oreos, but with a very crunchy exterior. We saw the fried butter, but I just couldn't bring myself to try it. It sounds disgusting.

After the Fair, we went to Uptown to the Idle Rich Pub and enjoyed a frosty Oktoberfest beverage and bratwurst. We sat on the patio and enjoyed the sights and sounds of being in downtown.

The fair closes this Sunday, October 18. Hope you're able to visit Fair Park before the fair rolls out of town.

Over The Top

The rules of accepting this award is that I have to answer the following questions and then pass the award on to six other bloggers.

1. Where is your cell phone: in front of me on my desk... waiting for it to ring... but it never does.
2. Your hair: short and straight
3. Your mother: creative, crafty, loving no matter what
4. Your father: when I was younger, we always said he was a square, but he would do anything you asked of him. Also very loving.
5. Your favorite food: my mom's chicken enchilada's
6. Your dream from last night: I don't really remember
7. Your favorite drink: diet dr pepper and wine... no, not together
8. Your dream/goal: not really sure at the moment... I'll get back to you when I find out
9. What room are you in: my office at work, which is really in a hallway, but still an office
10. What is your hobby: working out
11. What is your fear: not finding a goal in life, not having enough money to pay the bills or buy groceries
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years: 6 years older and happy about it
13. Where were you last night: went to the gym and kicked butt at kickboxing then came home to read my book
14. Something you are not: stress free
15. Muffins: pass me the blueberry any day of the week and I'm a happy girl
16. Wish list items: the new Dan Brown book, a second iron tea kettle, more of my favorite tea
17. Where did you grow up: Texas - born and bred
18. Last thing you did: start this blog
19. What are you wearing: khaki pants and a black top
20. Your TV: is nice
21. Your pets: are lovable - Monkey (kitty) and Maddie (doggie)
22. Your friends: couldn't get any better
23. Your life: moving along while I enjoy the ride
24. Your mood: strange
25. Missing someone: Jim, Salem, and Squirt (family and pets that have passed within this month... too much death lately)
26. Vehicle: Pepper - my Ford Edge
27. Something you're not wearing: would it be weird if I said I forgot my underwear this morning? I didn't... I have underwear on, but I thought I would ask.
28. Your favorite store: I don't shop... but if I had to pick I would say New York and Company, Guess, Express, Victoria Secret, Target... okay, maybe I shop a little
29. Your favorite color: purple
30. When's the last time you laughed: at the State Fair on Tuesday... some people should really look in the mirror before leaving the house
31. When's the last time you cried: Sunday - when I found out Salem died that morning
32. Your best friend: the smartest, most loving, crazy funny person to be around
33. One place you go over and over: work... for some reason, I can't stop going
34. One person who emails me regularly: my friends at MLBAM
35. Favorite place to eat: I don't really have a favorite place, but I live for anything Tex-Mex

Sorry, but I only have three people I would like to pass this to:

YoYo over at YoYo's House

Laura at The O'Arnolds

Jenny & Kelly living the good life at Muy Muy Muy

Tootin’ a Fluten’

Nope, I’m not speaking another language. Just talking flute… Flutissimo! Flute Choir. We’ve been rehearsing for over two months and things are starting to come together nicely – just in time for our concert.

Our main concert is this Sunday, October 18 at 6:30 p.m. and it’s our annual Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser. We’ll be playing spooky, Halloween type music for our “Boo” series.

Hope you’re able to join us this Sunday.

Sunday, October 18 at 6:30 p.m.
Richland Hills United Methodist Church
7301 Glenview Dr., N. Richland Hills

Tail Waggin’ Good Time

Yesterday (Sunday) Maddie, Craig, and I participated in the Life Bark/Walk in Dallas. It’s an event that helps raise awareness for AIDS and HIV. We went because I love taking Maddie anywhere that allows dogs.

After the walk, we were going to hit up the Gingerman Bar in Dallas, which I had heard was dog friendly. They typically are, but something happened and they lost their permit, so we weren’t sure what we were going to do.

After asking around, we found a place in Uptown with a dog friendly patio called the State & Allen Lounge. We hung out on their heated patio, watched the Cowboys game, and enjoyed some good food. Even Maddie got a few table scraps for being a good pup.

Sunday was such a great day for our little family.

How was your weekend?

Oktoberfest

Two weekends ago, we traveled to Fredericksburg, Texas for Oktoberfest with Allen and Michelle. We stayed at the Inn on Baron’s Creek, which is within walking distance to the festival – walking after drinking = good idea.

We had a blast. Lots of German style beer, yummy brats with sauerkraut, and the chicken dance. This makes for a very, very good time.

Things to do and see while in Fredericksburg:

-- Visit a winery or two. I recommend Grape Creek… delicious.

-- Stroll down Main Street. Super cute shops and plenty of places to eat and drink like The Brewery.

-- Delight yourself in a German style bakery for breakfast. There is one just down from the Fredericksburg Winery on Main Street, but I can’t remember the name… oh. my. goodness… it’s sinfully good.

-- Make the trip to the Hill Top Café. It’s in a random place outside of town, but the pie is worth the drive.

-- Drink a beer in Luckenbach. Only 10 minutes from Fredericksburg, this town is like stepping back into the Wild West. The general store, the post office, and saloon are all in the same building. At least they have their priorities. Don’t forget to bring cash.

-- Try to make it to Oktoberfest in October. You have to book your rooms early in order to stay within walking distance, but the festival is so much fun. If you like crafts, music, good food, and plenty of beer, this is the place for you.