Year 2 Day 2: Autumn Has Arrived

It's here and in full force. Leaves are changing to rustic reds and yellows and the night air now has a distinct chill. I think it may even be time to put away the flip-flops and bring out the woolly jumpers. It really is my favourite time of year. The one thing I am noticing that I miss the most about America this time of year is College Football on a Saturday accompanied with a traditional helping of good 'ole tailgating. Nothing beats that!

I've decided that since having moved to our house here in Brierley Hill at the end of June, I want to really get to know the area like I did when we lived in Kingswinford. There are plenty of places to walk around and I could use the exercise the closer I get to the end of this pregnancy.

I'm also hoping that now we've entered the month of October I will start getting more calls for supply work. I haven't had one yet and my one-to-one tuition assignment in Kingswinford is coming to a close with the final session tomorrow. I have really only about 8-10 weeks until I'll have to stop for a while and it would do the checking account some good as well as take some pressure off dear husband -- who is working ever so diligently to take care of us.

Until I get that magical call, however, it's Little Susie Homemaker for this vertically-challenged, yet feisty, American.

Day 15 of 365: Blustery Day

This tree stands right outside our front window and every day I have been watching this branch become more and more visible as leaves fall to the ground below. The sky leaves little to be desired, but I do love this time of year. In the States, this is the perfect season for tailgating and cook-outs...or better yet, HAY RIDES!!! I miss those. The past couple days though, I've stayed in. I'm completely unmotivated to go on my little walks. I don't mind cold weather, and I don't mind cloudy skies...but I do miss the sun.

Instead of walks, I've been able to keep myself busy with my usual social networking standbys and THIS. It's actually quite fun. Anyway, hoping for a little bit of sun tomorrow (especially on the way to "fat camp")...and a lot more funny. :-P

Day 13 of 365: The Intrepid Traveller

Myst got a taste of freedom when I returned from the library this afternoon. As soon as he hears a key in the door while Matt or I are away, he bolts down the steps to greet us at the door. In most cases, he sticks his little kitty nose in the crack of the door to smell the outside and even though we keep him as an indoor cat, sometimes we'll let him step out onto the front garden and have a mooch around.

Today's mooch lasted all of 1 minute before he legged it back inside after the neighbor started his car.

Day 2 of 365: Forecast is Calling for...Yes.

If by yes, I mean 'all of the above.' If you click on the photo or look closely, you can see the rain. It called for rain yesterday and it was sunny...and today it was supposed to be sunny, but then a large, ominous looking cloud suddenly appeared and chose to piss it down just before my walk. Boo, rain. This photo was taken after Matt's dad dropped by and we couldn't believe the sun was beating down and the second shower seemed to come from nowhere! I'm pretty certain the neighbors also might have thought I was casing out their houses for later.

Dear Neighbors,

Don't mind me. I'm American.

Love, Meg





I'm adding this photo just for funsies. We have been up early every day this week and this was taken today around 7:30pm. He was simply exhausted and although he didn't intend to fall asleep, he couldn't fight it any longer. I know that makes two photos for the day, but I couldn't resist sharing this precious Kodak moment. I love this man!!