October 1st

I have to admit that autumn is one of my favorite times of the year...tied with spring...(sorry winter and summer).

I love the way the colors change...I love the coolness in the air...and I LOVE Halloween!! This year I am making Shilohs Halloween costume. It's not the first time I've made a costume...I made the boys jedi knights a few year ago...but I still get nervous any time I attempt something creative.

Native Americans believe that anything you create must have one flaw in it so the evil spirits can find their way out...Well I certainly don't have to worry about evil spirits in anything I make.

I seem to be steadily losing one to two ponds a week...this week it has been two! It may not be happening as fast as I would like, but considering all I am doing is taking my Synthroid and eating a little less, I am very happy for it.

My knee seems to be getting better too. I can walk for longer periods as long as I don't walk too fast. So all in all, I am more excited than nervous for my trip. I've decided that I am going to get a child locating device before we leave. I sincerely doubt that Shiloh would were a harness, but I need to be sure that she remains safe. 18 more days!! The only bummer is that I will be in class at the time, so I have to bring my laptop and actually work during my vacation! So not fair!!