Fill in the Blank Friday

 

It's time for another fabulous Fill in the Blank Friday with Lauren at the little things we do.

1. When I was a kid I wanted to be a comedienne when I grew up.

2. As an adult, my dream job would be to appear on Saturday Night Live or be a world-traveling-photo-journalist. 

3. When I was younger I wanted to be just like my brother. 

4. The childhood Halloween costume that I remember most was when I was a clown.  I wore a red turtleneck, black leggings, and I also had a perm.  I think Mom made me a hat and painted my face.  I was crushed this Halloween because my friend and trick-or-treat buddy Ali was Belle from Beauty and Beast.  She wore the dress, complete with white gloves.  I was totally jealous.  I think the neighborhood felt sorry for me and gave me more candy. 

5. My favorite childhood toy was a baby doll, named Rebecca. 

6. The time I got into the biggest trouble when I was a kid was when I was mean to my little sister. 

7.  I get daily inspiration from bloggers, Etsy, and my Hubby. 

That is all.  Happy Friday!

Take Luck,

LP

Ping Pong Balls

I've been having some eye issues this week.  They are burning and super sensitive.

And in some bizarre way, I remembered this video that my sweet niece Kennedy loves to watch.

Whenever she says she wants to watch the Elmo video... This is what she is talking about.

I'm so happy and relieved to know that Elmo knows how I feel.

So yes, my eyes look like ping pong balls.  Well, maybe they feel more like ping pong balls.

I wish I could chalk this up to taking too many Elmo vitamins!

Thanks, Elmo.

In other eye related news, because I am having issues - the eye doctor told me to keep contacts out for three and a half weeks.

That's a long time.

Last night when I got out of the shower sans glasses/contacts, I looked into our bedroom and could faintly make out a brown blob laying on our bed.

I called out, "Is that you, Sonny?" (Like she was going to respond...)

I put my glasses on and looked back at the bed.

It was definitely Brock.

A 10 pound dog versus a 75 pound dog.

You'd think I would be able to tell the difference, with or without corrective lenses.

I guess not.

Take Luck,

LP

Dear Monday

Linking up with Megan at Happy Day for another Dear Monday!

Dear Monday, You were a quiet day today at work - which is always appreciated.

Dear St. Louis Cardinals Offense, Please produce more than two hits tonight in Game 5.

Dear Sonny, Barking at your reflection in the window at 6:00am needs to stop.  I told you over and over again - it's you.

Dear Friends on TBS, You make my post-work snack and TV time absolutely delightful.

Dear Hubby, I love you and your thoughtfulness and all... But please stop buying me candy on birthdays and other holidays.  It just calls my name and my will power just isn't strong enough.

Take Luck,

LP

Fill in the Blank Friday

It's Friday!  You know what that means - Linking up with Lauren at the little things we do for another Fill in the Blank Friday.

[1] Nothing says fall like clear and crisp sunny days.

[2] My favorite autumnal tradition is carving pumpkins with Hubby.  A few years ago, he carved a masterpiece.  But I think it took all of his energy and last year he chose not to participate.  Hmph.  I carved solo.  Hoping he will partake this year!
 

[3] My favorite fall treat is banana bread... And Ryan's Captain Morgan Apple Cider.

[4] Fall makes me think of soccer because that was a big part of my life from age 4 to 18.

[5] Autumn free form word association, go! Pumpkins, cider, crisp leaves, crisp air.

[6] My go-to outfit in the fall is anything I can layer.

[7] My favorite fall holiday is (Halloween, Thanksgiving).  Thanksgiving!  I love the scrumptious food, inevitable food baby and coma, and celebrating with loved ones.

That is all.

Take Luck,

LP

55-200

I just took this picture.

From the top step of our front porch.

With my spankin' new 55-200mm camera lens.

It's a view of down (and across) our street.

Hallelujah.

Without a doubt - the second best birthday gift.

My Hubby has Tiff and Ryan to thank for this one.

I am ex-cit-ed to see what this baby can do.

Take Luck,

LP