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I didn't realize it had been so long since I've updated this blog! Guess that means I've finally gotten a life, eh? LOL

Halloween was a blast. We did more that day than I can believe.

Credits: Doodles by Melissa Renfro, Orange paper by Audra Little, Striped paper by Melany Violette, Plaid paper by Kim Smith, Black glass and antique paper alphas by Meredith Fenwick, Date stamp by TMARU

Credits: Fall Day QuickPage by Mish Gasser, available at 1HourScrap; Stamped Alpha by Lisa Whitney; Cardboard Leftovers by Melinda Staley; Font: Accoustic Bass

After the Halloween festivities died down, I got sick...with my quarterly case of bronchitis/sinus infection. Yuck! Fortunately, my doc gave me some antibiotics and I'm feeling much better. That cough still wants to hang on though...same thing for Heidi. Guess we better drink more orange juice!

Yesterday I had the chance to go to Ann Arbor with my friend who plays in their community band and hear their concert. They performed in an old, renovated theater downtown. It was just gorgeous…navy blue, crimson and gold color scheme, and very ornate décor. The band played my all-time favorite band piece – Lincolnshire Posy by Percy Grainger – and performed it very well. Afterward we had dinner and a local pub (yes, I did order a local beer, and boy was it good!). What a nice getaway it was. The kids went to Mom and Dad’s, and Rob FINALLY got our bathroom walls sanded and primed. Funny how having a party will make you finish projects in the house.

Oh yeah...party. Did I mention we are having a huge football party on Saturday? Ohio State is playing University of Michigan, and in my neck of the woods (which is about 1 hour south of Ann Arbor, home of U of M, and 2.5 hours northwest of Columbus, home of OSU) it is always a big deal. We even have a store here in town called "Buckeye and Wolverine Shop" (the mascots of the two teams). Our neighbors are having a party too, so the fun is bound to burst out of the two houses and become really crazy. :-) I don't ever remember the game being THIS huge, since both teams are undefeated and ranked 1-2 in the national ratings. This event should make for a great layout.

I forgot to say that I'm a huge Michigan fan and DH is an OSU fan. Makes this interesting!!

Until next time...