Apples, Apples, Apples...

We went to the apple farm by Ken (my brother) and Dawnell's house this weekend. I found some seriously huge apples. I bought about 80 lbs of Apples...mmm...apple cobler, applesauce, dried apples, sliced apples, fresh apples, you name it. We went to the Harvest festival after the apple stand...lots of cool goodies and homemade gifts. I went away with some awesome Kalamata Olives and ranch and garlic dips...mmmmm...





Sunday morning Dawnell and I went for a horseback ride. It was an awesome morning and we saw beautiful colors of fall!! I rode Kit and Dawnell rode Stormy.

Kaleb & Me!!!

My friend Lauren brought in her precious little Boy, Kaleb Christopher, to see us! Today I was able to be a baby hog and got to hold him for a long time. He is still so tiny, but I can see that he is growing!

Certified Management Accountant

I just received word today that I passed
Part IV of the CMA exams! Yippee!! I
have to finish up paperwork and then I
will get my certificate. You would think
I would call it quits for a bit, but I
have one more test to get my CFM
Certified Financial Manager...Alphabet soup!I am super excited and relieved that I do not have to take that section again! Now I can prepare for the last section...2007 has been about test taking....What will 2008 entail?

Buddy Walk

Some of my coworkers and I participated in the 1st Annual Buddy Walk on Saturday, October 6th, 2007.The Buddy Walk benefits the Down Syndrome Association of the Mid Columbia and the national organization for research and to help with local activities.
It was a morning walk fueled by Pumpkin Pie Lattes. We did a leisure 1 mile walk around the park and visited for a while.
Our Group from left to right: Dwayne, Paula, Pam, Susan, Stephanie, Crystal, Steve, Jamie, Alina (bottom row) Ronnie, Karlene Matthew, Me, and Ellen!!
Baby Matthew was our inspiration!!

Sold!

I got my first offer today for the sale of my house. After a few counter offers I can now say that my house is under contract...the inspection is Tuesday, and I may be moving next month!!! Holy Cow! God must have a plan for me, I just need to wait until it is revealed. Now I can close the blinds, leave the lights off during the day and not worry if I have fresh flowers. Anyway, kinda anxious, and scared.I do not know whether it was the immaculate closet with the color coordinated wardrobe...or maybe it was the beautiful painting I hung in the bathroom. I guess the hours and hours of cleaning and organizing paid off. 6 1/2 days on the market whoo hoo!

House for sale

Today my house went on the Market. I have been working really hard to get it clean and ready for people to walk through and critique my style. A friend reminded me of a famous quote, "Wherever you go, there you are." Right now, I am doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result (FYI that is the definition of insanity). I have done more to my house in the last week than I did in the four years that I owned the house.I have moved the furniture all around, got the carpets cleand, planted flowers, cleaned my closet, bought fake flowers, etc. I am really happy with the progress I have made, but there is still so much to do. Tonight I am taking a small break, but will be busy again in the morning.
An open spacious living room Yes, that is a picture of the bottom of my closet...one of my big accomplishments in my cleaning quest.

Who could ask for anything more!!!