Sherlock Holmes

We have had a sneaky fox lurking around our chicken house.  We are missing a few hen.  So the other night after the rain, Sherlock Holmes and his trusty sidekick, Penelope, tracked a fox in the pasture.  Hopefully the sly little devil will show his face in the daylight and Sherlock Holmes will become Elmer Fud and "Get the wittle devil."

Fire Safety Week

For Fire Safety Week, my first graders made hand print firemen. 

 

Do you know the 3 most important Fire Safety rules?

 

1.  Have a meeting place.

2,  Have 2 ways out.

3.  Check your smoke alarms.

 

 

Happy Anniversary

Thirteen years ago today, I became Mrs. Lough, a name I hear at least 80 times a day!  I believe it was about 78 degrees that day, the leaves behind the church were a golden yellow.  I thought I might shake the flowers right out of my bouquet, I was a little nervous before going down the aisle.  My bracelet got caught on Vicki Piper's dress after the ceremony while we were dismissing the guests.  Mom made my dress, the bridesmaids' dresses, the cake, and most of the food... what a superstar!  

 

 I married my best friend... Happy Anniversary BL!

Omaha

We recently visited Omaha... a little flea market, a little Christmas shopping, a BIG rodeo, unlucky gambling, first-time fun piano bar, good times, great friends, inspirations for new projects, and an awesome weekend get-a-way!

2nd Hand

Last weekend, we (Junk Gypsy Tahoe Train) visited a second hand store in a neighborhood town.  We had a ball, found many treasures, and enjoyed the day.  It was sooooo much fun.  I already have a list for the next one I visit.  My Christmas shopping might ALL be second hand... REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE!  Christmas shopping gone green!

Happy Monday

It's Monday and where did the weekend go?  The girls did not have school today, so they brought me lunch today... well them and their pilot, Grandma Chuck.  It was an awesome lunch date.  This week is Homecoming for the Mustangs.  We have created Penelope's hippy outfit for Tuesday, Wednesday is western day... she has that one covered.  Thursday is wild and wacky day, she is planning a flip-flop and boot with tall unmatched socks.  As always, Friday is Mustang Pride... will she wear my old tennis skirt?

Happy Monday!

Addiction

I must confess I have a new addiction... KAYAKING!  Last weekend we traveled to Wisconsin to visit my sister-in-laws family.  We kayaked for the first time.  I must admit, I was a little worried about tipping over, but I am in love.  It was so relaxing, so peaceful, just you, the water, the kayak, and your paddle.  The lake where we stayed was beautiful... maybe that is why I am now addicted to kayaking.  Who knows?  The girls even loved it.  Do any of you know of any kayaks for sale?  Ponds, lakes, rivers... I am ready to try it!

Like I need another hobby!