Dusty's Halloween Decorations

My husband is the son of a teacher - a home economics teacher... Growing up his home was decorated for every season... including President's Day.. seriously...

So last night before his poker buddies came over for their twice a year get together he decided to spruce up the house a little....

My Day Off At The Most "Crowded" Happiest Place On Earth

Yesterday I did what I said I was going to do... I went to Disneyland.. along with the rest of Southern California and a couple of other states and throw in a few countries and there you have it... The most crowded "Happiest" place on earth... Seriously, it wasn't so bad... The decorations were great and festive and orange... and you can find a lot to talk about standing in line for Space Mountain for 1.5 hours.. Yep - it was so crowded the Fast passes sold out before 2:00 in the afternoon.. No kidding...



We did play it smart - right when we walked in the park - we headed for the Haunted Mansion and got Fast Passes - the line was like nothing I had ever seen... Every one was there to see Jack.. So we got our passes and then we went next door to Splash Mountain - we stood in line for about 40 minutes - we visited with some great people from Costa Rica - enjoyed that.. Good thing the late morning/early afternoon was warm because we got soaked... It was very funny... A wave literally came over the log ride and drenched us....



After Splash Mountain - we were able to walk right into the Haunted Mansion - Love it! I had never seen it decorated for Halloween and Christmas - There was a huge Jack (from the Night before Christmas) dressed as Santa - awesome.... I wish I could have taken a picture of that.... Now I know what all the fuss was about..



This was the best picture I could take - while walking into the Haunted Mansion - The park was so crowded that they sold out Friday and Saturday. I was too pooped to stay for the fireworks - so today after tonight's Bible study we went as a family for dinner and fireworks.... Since the husband does not have a pass we watched from the top of the parking garage.. Very nice... but next week - I'm watching from inside the park!

No Work For Me On Saturday

My name is Kelly and I am a workaholic - it's true. I am very bad at delegating - no one can do it as well as I can.... Being a business owner makes it even tougher - if I don't work over time.. all the time... the income starts to trickle off and then I have to start all over again.....

Today - I came to the realization that my kids are missing me.... Even though I work out of my home office - I still have my office door closed - I might as well be out of the house.... I think my kids are okay with me working until 6:00 or later during the week day - they too have their work cut out for them... It's the weekends that drives my youngest especially insane... She is really missing mom and daughters time... I miss it too.....

So Kelly's Idea for Saturday - chuck it all - no work for me... I having girl time at the Happiest Place on Earth - We're going to Disneyland!

Somethings Should Not Be Posted On Face Book First!

As many of you know - I am a Face Book junkie... Yes, my name is Kelly and I am a Face Book junkie... But I have to say - there are some things you DO NOT put on Face Book until you have talked to your family.... your loved ones... As my work day was winding down - I went to check Face Book to see what was going on..... with my friends and loved ones.. This is what I read from my sister.... my best friend... ON FACE BOOK!!!!!

Status: Debbie - I'm scheduled for brain surgery on November 19th to remove a tumor. Prayers are appreciated... I'm a little overwhelmed with this.. I know it'll be OK.. but just a bit scared :) Yes, my dear sister put a little smiley face at the end of her status.....

As you can imagine, I called that little missy right up on the phone and chewed her out for not calling me first... What was she thinking posting this before letting me know... I'll tell you, I gave her the what for and the what not.... Because of course, it's always about me....

So, I ask you friends in blogger land - please lift my sister, Debbie up in prayer... Please pray that the doctors will remove the tumor without complications... Pray that Debbie will feel peace and know that she is in God's hands.... Please pray for her two daughters and her husband that they will be a strong support for her... that they will also find peace and that God's loving hand will be felt during this trying time...