Patty Johnson's Blog

Today we celebrated Eric's Golden Birthday at Joe's Bar. I went early to help Vanessa & Kevin decorate. We had Arby's beef, meatballs, pasta salads, taco dip, and yummy cake. It was really fun and nice to get to go out for a change and to party with my friends! Adam left at 9ish to get Lily and I stayed out until about 1am when I had to go get some Taco Bell for Adam.

Wednesday night we went to Stratford. Lily and I baked turkey cookies which was fun. We ate dinner at Adam's parents house at about 1pm and then went to my parents house to have dinner at about 7pm. Lots of turkey time! Then, my sister and I slept over at my parents house so we could wake up early for Black Friday shopping.

Today was Nicholas' birthday party at the YMCA. We were accidentally told the wrong start time so we were about an hour late but that was okay. We had cookies and juice and Lily got to sign the birthday shirt. Then we all went to Adventure Alley to play. The kids had a blast especially climbing in the tunnels and slides. Lily really had a great time!

Today, Adam's parents came to take Adam's TransAm away. He hasn't used it in years and we wanted it out of the way before the snow really flies. They are going to try to sell it for us next Spring. While they were getting it ready, Lily had fun playing Ball with me, Adam, Cooper and Nancy.

Today we went Christmas shopping in Appleton with Adam's Mom and sister. To get in the mood we listened to Christmas music the whole way there. When we got there we went to Olive Garden. Our food was delicious and filling. Then we went to the mall. Lily had fun playing in the mall's indoor playground while Michelle shopped in a makeup store. Then, we went to Build-A-Bear so Lily and Michelle could make matching teddy bears. Lily had fun dressing her bear in Hello Kitty clothing. Then, we went to a few more stores before deciding we were shopped out.

Today we finally carved our pumpkins. As usual I was in charge of taking the guys out. Then, Lily and Adam carved two pumpkins together and I carved one too. Then, we put some sweet LED candles in them and watched them glow. VIDEO: Our Flashing Pumpkins

Today it was really nice outside so Lily I decided to have some fun. First we played a little soccer. Then she rode her bike around. After that we decided to wash both my car and Adam's car. It was alot of fun even though when we were done we were both soaked!