Fall Is Here!

Every year in the fall we go apple picking... we always go when the Northern Spy Apples are in season. This year we went early due to the fact that my friend was here from Japan. We had to make some apple pie while she was here. Nothing is more American than apple pie! So far I've made three pies in four days from the apples we picked. I'm down to the last few apples and I don't think there is enough for pie. However, there might be enough for an apple crisp! ^_^
I love this time of year! It is a little cooler and the leaves are so beautiful! I had the bright idea that I should get my Halloween stuff out the other day. It's not all up yet, but I did get some of my house decorated! Yeah!!! This year since Halloween is on a Saturday, I really want to have a party. I have been thinking about this year's costume. I'm still not totally sure what I will do, but I have to pick soon!
Today my cousin and I are going to meet for lunch and then I am thinking about putting up the rest of my decorations!

Rainy Days

Last night we went to the party with my former co-workers. We made two kinds of dip for apples and an apple pie. Everyone brought something, so we wanted to use the apples that we had picked. We were over achievers with all the food we brought!
It was a fun party and Hubby enjoyed it since this time he knew everyone! I want to host the next one as it will be for Halloween! Yeah!!! I am even thinking about getting my stuff out of the basement today and starting to get it all up. I have a ton of stuff to put up and think about where I want to put it.
Today and yesterday were very rainy days. I'm thinking that if I get my Halloween stuff out that today is perfect for it because I can't go out due to the rain. Well, I could go shopping, but I did enough with my Japanese friend. It would be better if I stay home and plot my Halloween setup.
I might look for a new book to read today too. The last one I read was really lame, and so I need something better.
I did get an e-mail from my Japanese friend last night that she got home safe and sound. She is almost all unpacked now. Wow, she is so fast... it takes me forever to unpack (well, because I hate it might be a big part of why I am so slow).
Well, I'm off in search of Halloween stuff and a ladder to up it all up with! Yeah!

Back In Action!

Well, my manager left yesterday morning. It was so sad to see her go. I admit I slunk around the house after I got home from the airport feeling depressed that she was gone. She however, had a very long day ahead of her! I was content to lay on the couch and play video games and read a book.
Today I am just hanging out. It's very relaxed after the busy week we have had. It was a great week and I think that we showed her a lot of stuff in a short time. I think her first trip to the states was a success! I also think that she will come back next time she can get a long vacation again! ^_^
Tonight we are off to a dinner party. I am in charge of bringing the appetizer. I still am trying to decide on what I want to bring.... I'll flip though some cook books later to help me pick.
The leaves are starting to change here. I love this time of year! It's my favorite. The sun is still shining, but the days are a bit cooler. I just love how the trees look. In another week or so they will all be changing colors. Love it!

Vacation Time!?

It seems like a vacation with my manager from Japan here. However, we are just going, going, going! Since it's her first trip we are trying to pack in as much as we can! We went to Niagara Falls, apple picking, and today we are going to the wineries. It has been so busy here.

Hubby took time off from work too so that we could all go together to everything. It's been so fun. I'm sad that she has to go back tomorrow. It's been so fun!

Here's the Falls with a perfect rainbow over them:

Too Much Stuff!

I feel like I've fallen off the Earth with all the stuff that has been going on here! My Japanese friend arrives on Sunday, been pulling my house apart to make it nice for her visit, and trying to sell old stuff on ebay and half!
I don't have any knitting updates. I didn't run the half... I got some wicked shin splits, so I decided with a heavy heart to not run it. I don't want to hurt myself. I do enjoy running and I'm not ready to give it up!
Hubby got the week off too for our visitor! We are planning to do a bunch and I hope that we have time to pack it all in!
I have been enjoying my new job of teaching adults! My class is wonderful and they are such nice people. I also had an interview for a teaching job in the daytime today. I'm not to sure about that one. I did the best I could... now it is up to them!
Cold weather is rolling in. I hope that it is nice for our guest!

So Much To Do!

I have been really busy with my new job and getting ready for my Japanese manager to come and visit me. I also have an interview for another day job this week! This week is so busy!!!!
This weekend Hubby and I took it easy. He wasn't feeling so great. We still got work done, but not as much. It was good because I got a lot of school work done. I am taking days off when my manager comes so I do have to prepare lessons for my substitute teacher.
I have made plans for what I want to show my manager when she comes. I can't wait!! It will be great! Hubby even took off work so that we can all do things together! ^_^
I still have a lot to do before next Sunday!

New Job!

Last night I started my new teaching job with adult ESOL students! It was so much fun! I forgot how much I love teaching adults. I might like it better than the kiddos! HA HA!
My students are from around the world and all come with very interesting histories. We have a lot to learn from each other. I think this year will be a lot of fun!

Busy Days!

It seems like a long time since I posted! The days have been flying by and vacation time for kids is over. I have found a new job, teaching adults ESOL at night! I am really excited about this and ready for a change. I also hope to find day time teaching if I can.
In a few weeks my friend is coming from Japan to stay with us. This holiday weekend my husband and I are going to be working like crazy to make our house look great! We have lots of little projects that we want to finish before she comes. I think we can get stuff done if we really work hard at it!
I've been knitting a lace shawl all summer and now that I'm on the border part again no one seems to be able to help me. I went to the yarn shop today and the owner couldn't understand the directions. Too bad.... guess I'll forage ahead by myself and hope that it is right.
Anyway, I'm going to enjoy this last long weekend before it back to work! ^_^