The Office ReOrganized!

Alright folks.... the moment has come.  I am actually posting pictures of my office. It took me long enough!

Here's the way it looked before.  (It still makes me cringe).

And here's what it looks like when you walk in the door now!

This is a look to your right.

A look straight ahead.  (I love my ribbon organizer).

A look to your left.  I added some inspiring words to the wall.  Click if you want a closer look.

I replaced Rusty's dog crate with a personalized dog bed.  (He wasn't as excited about that as I was.  He stinks it up just the same).

A look to your left again.  Did I mention that I LOVE my new apple computer.  I don't think I can ever go back - ever!

The kids have their own work space as well for homework and crafts.  They are always in here working on something.  

My favorite thing of all is my old fashion pay phone.  The kids love to send change through the slot.  It's nice having a corded phone in the house.  It never gets lost.

Well folks, there you have it.  It's pretty simple, but it makes me happy.

Coming soon!

Stay tuned because this afternoon I might get around to posting pictures of my new office!

(I know, I have been saying that forever, but I really mean it this time).

Numb

My cousin Christian and his wife Stephanie were in a small plane crash on Saturday night.  They are both in critical condition, and the pilot lost his life.  I can't stop thinking about them and their family.   Keep them in your prayers.

Who would you be?

I took this quiz here, and apparently I am Elizabeth Bennet.   That is okay by me because she is only the coolest heroine of all time!!  Leave me a comment and let me know who you are.....I am so curious!

Cake and Cookies - Oh My!

When I got back from Hawaii, I promised my sister I would help her make a cake and cookies for a bridal shower she was throwing for a friend.  (After all, she did watch my kids for 10 days).

Here's the finished product.   It does look more like a child's birthday cake, but she assures me that it looked great with the theme of the party.

The Hawaii Run Down!

Alright!  I am back!   Are you ready for the marathon of pictures I am posting from Hawaii?  Well what do you expect... we were gone for 10 days!!

In the airport!  I hadn't flown in 9 years!

Yippee!  We made it and the plane didn't crash.

Real mature - I know, but that's Jeff for you.   We stayed in Volcano (that's the name of the town) on the big island - and yes- it's currently an active volcano.  Thus the spewing gas.

We explored a volcano tube underground.  Spooky and black.  Something kept grabbing my bum.  (I am assuming it was Jeff).

Cool black sand beach with lot's of turtles.

We snorkeled so much that every night at dinner I still felt like I was moving in the water.  I had a queazy stomach some days.

This day we hiked out to see the lava flowing into the ocean.

It was really cool at night with big explosions of red lava!

We had to stop and get a photo of Jeff in front of BJ's training center! (For all you UFC fans).

Jeff really got into the whole laid back Hawaiian style!

Posing in front of the Kona temple on a Sunday afternoon.

I love it when I have a tan!

You gotta love the poser pictures.  My hubby the "Iron man".

Here we are on a charter boat for the day, checking out all the great snorkle sites.  Very fun!

This was the highlight of the trip!!!   We signed up for a manta ray night dive.   These things had a 12 foot wing span.  They came so close I could reach out and touch them.  Seriously the coolest thing I have ever done!

This ray came up to the boat after we got back in.  

We kayaked out to Cook's monument - very cool and great snorkeling!

But on the way back, we were surrounded by dolphins!!!!

So Jeff decides to jump in the water and check them out.  Pretty soon I was out of the boat too, and we swam with the dolphins.  (Honestly I was afraid they might bite me.  This wasn't Sea World!)

The last day we hung around as all the fishing boats brought in their catch for the international Bill Fish competition.  This one was over 300lbs.  Pretty fishy!

I just thought I would give you a  little glimpse of what my friend Becky and I got to enjoy each and every day while driving all around the big island!  Press play and enjoy my friends!!!!!

It's good to be back!

Wondering

Are you wondering where I am?   I am with computer troubles.   I am taking my computer in on Friday (tomorrow) and hopefully I will be back up and running with pictures of my new office and pictures from Hawaii!

10 Days in Paradise

That's right, I will be in Hawaii for the next 10 days (I can't stop smiling!).  When I get back, school starts, so that means I will be back blogging.

I will think about you all while I'm gone...... probably not!

Another Year of Beach Camping

We're back and I finally finished the last load of laundry - SHWEW!!

The best part of camping is the food!  Jeff always cooks us up something delicious with Wayne's help.

This year we went and picked fresh strawberries.  They were sooooooo yummy.   The next morning we made french toast and buttermilk syrup topped with fresh strawberries!   My mouth is watering just talking about it!

Nathan and Tanner played in the sand everyday - all day.

Mckenna and Allison have got the boogie board thing down.   This was a rare moment caught on film that they weren't in the water.

Becky and I didn't get in the water the last day.   The sun never came out and we were both to cold.  That didn't stop the kids though.   We got in some good reading.

We had a great time but it's good to be home!

Happy 4th!

Here's what I've been up to this last week.  It's been crazy (and sticky) around here.  Now I am off to the beach for a week!  I will be back and yes - I will post pictures of my new office.  I am just waiting for a few more things for the wall and then I will be ready to reveal.

In the meantime, have a happy 4th!

One Year!

Today is my blogs birthday.  I started the "Good Apple" one year ago today.  I can't believe it's been that long.  I am still swamped with cookie orders and kids, but I just had to celebrate a little.  Here's my first post.  Sigh.........

Here's to another year of blogging!  Cheers!

Missing

This picture cracks me up (lazy dog walkers).

So are you wondering where I have been?   I am still around but when the kids are home from school, blogging has taken a back seat.  I miss it.

I am putting together a couple of really cool cookie bouquets this week, cleaning my house like a mad woman, packing up the car and going beach camping for a week.   

So blog world... bear with me.  I will be back!

Time To Go To Work!

I am signing off for the week as I finish organizing my workroom/office.  That's right, you heard me!  The walls are painted, the new floor is in.  The baseboards are back on and painted.  The shelves are in place and I am ready to go!  Now I just have to find a place for everything until everything is in it's place.   It sounds easy enough, but I find myself staring blankly at the wall, not sure what to do.  Wish me luck!  

I will  be back on Monday with pictures!!!!!!!