Dad & Me Fishing!

Kaleigh and her dad went fishing with Girl Scouts a couple weeks ago and they had a great time! No fish were caught but it was all about Daddy and Daughter time. Carl was actually pretty impressed with Kaleigh's casting. She did very well her first time. I think for Kaleigh it was all about being with her dad! Cole was extremely happy that they didn't catch anything, because Kaleigh threatened him with fish for dinner!

I have a very bad feeling....
Ok, so this time of year I start some shopping...not really Christmas presents but there are a few items I need for Christmas Eve that I can only get at one place (unless I want to pay an arm and a leg for them). I am talking about my German Christmas "stuff". Tina will know what I am talking about. Lebkuchen-both Contessa and Bretzeln, chocolates and chocolate ornaments, etc. The place I buy them? Cost Plus World Market. They are much less expensive there than most European Deli's or Bakeries. Yes, they are imported from Germany and are Delicious!! So, here is the problem. Yesterday I went to Cost Plus and only found a small percentage of the usual supplies. I asked around because it seemed like a lot of just a few things. A certain type of cookie, a few chocolates, but the selection was about 1/4th what they usually have! I decided to ask someone if there would be more coming. Once I found someone, they didn't really know. I asked if they could find out. The person said they would check with the person who unpacks the stuff. He came back with "Well, there might be more coming, you should check back in a week or so." So I will check back in a few days to a week. I can't wait too long or else if they do get more in, it goes really fast! So I will have to make it a point to check again. Yes, I know it is early but the last time I went in early December, everything was gone! So, we shall see if there is now limitations on what can be imported or if I was just a little too early.

Silent Auction 13th year!

Well, today was our 13th annual Silent Auction! We don't always have too many people, this year was about 45 of us. You wouldn't really know it by how many items are donated and how much we end up making! I believe our total this year came to $1, 867.00! Now for 45 people to put out that much money is...well...wonderful! 100% of our proceeds go to Missionaries, mostly dealing with orphans or just poverty stricken areas. I was a little discouraged last year and there were a few who thought maybe it was time to give it a rest for a year or so. This afternoon, however, made me more eager again for next year! I love doing it and making things! So, if it is only up to me to do...I may have to bow out for a year...but with help I am willing to go as long as people come and give.

One lady came for a visit from Arizona just for the auction! I was also pleased to have Kaleigh's two best friends and their moms come! Kaleigh and her friends are in the photo above. They had a blast trying to outbid people! They are growing up! So I was encouraged! I always get my teacher gifts at the auction. This year I got a homemade soup mix in a jar with Cornbread mix and honey, all wrapped nicely together! I also got some fudge for Kaleigh's math teacher. For myself, I bought a beautiful Thomas Kinkade St. Nikolaus ornament. The last thing was a couple of crocheted dish cloths, I like those cause I can throw them in the wash.

Ewww, Jack O Lanterns on November 6th, after a few warm days!

Actually....nuff said.