I got elfed!

Hey, I just made a total elf of myself! This is too cute! I found this on Ashlie's blog and I thought that it was really funny, so I tried it out. Click on the link for a laugh!

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1116631340

Back Home

Ben and I had a wonderful Thanksgiving with our families. We went to Beloit first to spend some time with my Mom, Dad, and extended family. I hadn't seen any of my cousins, aunts, or uncles for over two years! I also met 4 new babies...well, they are more like toddlers now. It's hard to believe how fast time goes. We had a yummy dinner and a nice visit. Then it was off to Hays. We got to see both of Ben's grandparents and Mom, Dad, and Tyler. We missed seeing Danny and Vicki! We'll have to come see you guys in KC soon. Ben and his Dad went out hunting while Mom II and I went shopping and got pedicures! It was lots of fun. Now that we are back home, it's really time to get ready for Christmas. I need to get to wrapping our gifts and start on those Christmas cards.

It's Christmas!

It's Christmas Time....at least it is here at our house. We put up our Chritmas tree and other decorations today. We wanted to get it up before we go home for Thanksgiving break. That way we don't have to worry about it when we get back. I think it looks pretty good. We have tons of fun little ornaments, everything from angels and snowmen, to hunting and fishing Santas and the Three Stooges. Now, I just need to get our presents wrapped. I love having a lit tree overflowing with presents all wrapped up in beautiful bows. It makes me want to eat cookies, drink hot cocoa, and sing "Santa Claus is Coming to Town."
Oh, and check it out....In the background you can see our sad plant--it's down to just one little leaf now :-(
It sure is standing up proudly, though!

Here is a picture of a new addition to our tree this year--sorry, it's a little blurry. Ben's Mom sent us home with a few ornaments last year. Ben made this in second grade (in 1989.) We also have his first Christmas ornament hanging up. I just wanted you to see this special ornament did make it to our tree, Teresa!

Black Thumb

So, I don't know what is going on in the Schrant house, but evidently we are in the business of killing plants.
This first guy has continually gotten weaker and weaker since this summer. It's a hosta, in case you were wondering. It is now down to three sad little leaves.
This second plant is not actually ours. Our friends, Josh and Wendy, are on an out-rotation and left this poor thing in our care....and look what happened! Sorry guys! I don't know what to do. I am really not neglecting it, I promise.
And here we are at the last example of my very black thumb. I have had this plant for about three years and have done really well with it, until now. All of it's leaves are turning brown and falling off. There is going to be nothing left of it in a couple of weeks at the rate it is deteriorating! Are there any gardeners out there?? I could use some help before my plants die off completely!

Pictures from the weekend

Beautiful fall colors somewhere between St. Louis and Springfield. I just love this time of year.











Here's a picture of the two of us before we went to the Wine Feast and stuffed ourselves! Not too bad, but Ben just can't take a picture without the goofy, fake smile! I can't understand that....I mean really, just smile, how hard is it??