House to Home - Halloween Decor

There are a few holidays I really enjoy decorating for and one of them is Halloween Starting over in a new place is fun.  I did clear out my Halloween tote prior to the move. I have had several Halloween sayings up on my letterboard.  Above is the one currently on my letterboard.

 I did have my bat cut outs. This is a cheap decor decoration with lots of impact.

I also had the pottery barn knock off bats that my husband made. I think they look great in the window. 

Sam's Club had these sugar skull planters and I think they look great on my table.

I have already shown off my Floral Gothic Coffee China Cabinet Decor. 

Weekly Roll

 Linky Love

Floret Flowers - November Seed Sale Preview - Sale Nov 1

On The Night Anfernee Simons became a Blowtorch - Oh my gosh, this is my new favorite article about NBA Trailblazer Anfernee Simons. If you didn't know I am a Blazer fan. The writing is LIT.

Inappropriate Thoughts or How I have been Influenced

Have you seen the sheet ghost trend. I convinced my oldest to let me put a sheet on his giant bear. Then I donned the floral sheet. Can't do the white sheet and I don't have one either. 

Guess this is a viral Tik Tok trend. Cute Ghost here and controversy here

Convinced my husband to make this Cinnamon Roll Skelton found through Livingwithlady on Instagram

Deep Thought

50 Suns - 42 and 43/50

 

Started the day with a beautiful sunrise from Loveland, Colorado. (Oct 21,2022)

Same day but sunset in Johnstown, Colorado on October 21, 2022.

       My sister's photo of same sunset.

52 Ancestors - Organization

 

Well I have fallen off the write about 52 ancestor wagon. I have been participating in Amy Crow Johnson's 52 ancestors in 52 weeks.  

 I was realizing I hadn't had a good way to track what I had written about and the topics. This week's writing prompt was organization. I thought I would make this a catalog post to find all my 52 ancestor posts. Despite participating in multiple years, I don't even have 52 posts. 

Topic                                                                                      Ancestor

Earning a Living                                                                William McDill Crutcher

Encounter with William Penn                                              John Carver

                                                                                              Mary Lane Carver

                                                                                               Mary Carver Knight

Women's History Month                                                       Delight Baldwin Lendman

                                                                                               Burnelle "Nell" Eva Crutcher Ross

                                                                                               Lulu Pearl Howard Liston

                                                                                              Mollie Hoyt Hoyt 

Newest Discovery Another Quaker Minister                        Abigail Overman Pike

Newest Discovery                                                                 Zaccheus Gold

In the News                                                                            Cornelius Howard

Birthday                                                                                   Frank R Lendman

Random                                                                                   Barclay Mahlon Bond

So Many Descendants                                                              John Christian Brenneman

Brick Wall                                                                                Jane Marie Devolt "Devault" Hoyt

Bearded                                                                                     Samuel Mellor

Starts with A Vowel                                                                   Ida Schadwell Lendman Betchell

Gone to Soon                                                                            Charles B Liston

Favorite Photo                                                                           Lulu Pearl Howard Liston

Oops                                                                                         Eliza Greene Perkins Doane

Revolutionary Part 1                                                                 Abel Sutliff Jr

Overlooked                                                                                William "Will" John Lendman

Ghost/Weird Coincidence                                                         James Enoch Hoyt

Tombstone                                                                                 Herman Pringey

                                                                                                   Candance & Henson Liston

Map                                                                                            Hoyt/Liston

Curiosity/Branching Out                                                            Roy H Hoyt

Favorite Photo                                                                            Marvel Hoyt

Homemade                                                                                 Bettie Lendman

Military                                                                                       Berg/Roberts/Lendman

Shock                                                                                           Aaron Teagarden

School                                                                                         Marvel Hoyt

Tragedy                                                                                       George Virgin

Favorite Name                                                                            Kimetia Howard

Groups                                                                                        James Mitchell Hoyt

At the Cemetary                                                                          Herman Pringey (Newlon Grove)

Crime and Punishment                                                               Franklin W Thornton

Brick Wall                                                                                  Geneva Wolf

Same Name                                                                                Samuel Bond

Multiples                                                                                    Artellia Mckinzie

Kitchen                                                                                       Marvel Hoyt

Valentine's Day                                                                           my parents

Legend                                                                                        Elias Baldwin

Beginning                                                                                    Joseph Liston

Water                                                                                           Basil Prather

Luck                                                                                            Pappy

Wordy Wednesday

 

Found this post it note I wrote on my washer. Maybe you need to hear this today.

House to Home - Change of Address Cards

Well I sent out some change of address cards. I decided to use postcards specifically New Mexico postcards as this is our new state. They were inexpensively found at the local Walgreens. They were 10 cents apiece. I also got postcard stamps. I do not live in Roswell, but I thought the Alien Postcards were hilarious and certain percent of my friends would find them funny.

Did you know you can make postcards through Walgreens?

Etsy also had some nice selection for some Change of Address Postcards

New Mexico Specific

Ransom Note

Weekly Roll -Road Trip Edition

 Linky Love

license plate game (app) - Love using the app to play this game

Small Town Murder - Comedy and Murder these are great probably not appropriate for the under 14 crowd, but they make the miles fly - Love their tag line, "We are assholes, not scumbags."

Inappropriate Thoughts

We might have picked up some hitch hikers. The wind was blowing through Southern Colorado and New Mexico

                                                             Giant Cutouts, yes please.

Wordy Wednesday

 

Weekly Roll

 

                                             Oh, I love a warty pumpkin or a peachy colored pumpkin

Inappropriate Thoughts

This is a "Well that escalated quickly."  I started my kitchen painting project.  (Details Here) The built-in china cabinet being the last thing I will be tackled. So, I taped it off to not get wall paint on the cabinet. Well, I pulled off the tape and it basically removed some of the paint. 

It appears they didn't prime or sand before applying the paint.  It was like picking at a wound. I couldn't help myself.  

Deep Thoughts

I am in a book club (SharonSaysSo) and we had an author talk by Bryan Stevenson, "Just Mercy".  Bryan is also the founder of the Equal Justice Initiative.  I have read Just Mercy twice now.  Bryan Stevenson is a lawyer who represents those who are wrongful accused and on death row. It was a great talk and Bryan is a moving speaker. 

What I Read October

 I am linking up with Modern Mrs Darcy's Quick Lit. Check out what everyone else is reading.

We are the Brennans by Tracey Lange

This is a family drama centered on a bar well actually a bar and about to open bar. There are secrets and lost love. Brennans are a complicated family. It was a decent read. 

The Office BFFs by Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey

If you are an Office fan this book is a must read. I have to admit I have only watched a handful of the office shows and I have never listened to the Office Ladies Podcast. I am reading this for a book club however, I found their stories fascinating a peek behind the curtain into how a TV series is produced. I am admirer of their friendship. It reminds me a lot about my best friend, and it got me to thinking how a book or a podcast from us would look. These ladies are great story tellers.

Saturday Fun Day - Muddy Corn Maze

Well I can't believe it, but rain has arrived in New Mexico. The Maze was actually closed due to rainy conditions last Friday. There was a delay on Saturday, but we decided to give it a go. The Maze was incredible, and our shoes got really really muddy. Glad we brought shoes to change into. 

This Corn Maze had an awesome set up. Lots of fun things like a giant jumping pillow for kids, zip line, duck races, pumpkin cannon, pumpkin field.

They also had a cotton field and sunflower field. It was just a beautifully done venue.

Wordy Wednesday

 

                                                   Just a little Halloween Letterboard edition.

Weekly Roll

Well last week was the passing of Loretta Lynn, country star legend. My mind was blown that Crystal Gayle was Loretta Lynn's sister.  My parents are huge Crystal Gayle fans and that is part of the soundtrack of my childhood.

Inappropriate Thoughts also known as HOLD MY GLUE BOTTLE

This week was littered with rabbit holes.  I ended up researching some many different things. One thing I researched was the whole Loretta Lynn and Crystal Gayle connection.

I also ended up trying to clarify a relationship in a family tree on ancestry. It ended up as an arts and craft project. This chart is literally just for my own viewing. But when you find yourself writing stuff like this in the notes of ancestry.com - Abigail Hoyt was married to William Young who was a sibling of Eliza Young , my 3rd Great Grandmother. Eliza Young married Kinsey Virgin Jr.  Her daughter Mary Eliza married Abigail's brother, James Mitchell Hoyt. James Mitchell Hoyt's daughter, Mollie Married Reason Hoyt a nephew of James Mitchell Hoyt and Abigail Hoyt Young Lemley.

I am like hold my glue bottle I can do better than the janky chart above.

Don't you think the above is much better.  Ha ha. 

Linky Love

Cheesecloth ghosts - I saw these on Instagram by Livinwithmb

Neutral Paper Pumpkins - I love these mini neutral paper pumpkins. Once again, My Weathered Home knows how to put together an awesome display.

Decorating With Inexpensive Tapestries - I like this idea and great for renters too.  Seems like a low commitment idea 

Eyeball flowers Made with Water Bottles - I really want to try this.

50 Suns - 41/50 Parking Area Sunrise

 Saturday, Oct 2, we took a little drive outside of town and stopped in a parking area and took some sunrise shots. We were literally next to the freeway. 

 

Life is too short. Make sure you meet the sunrise or chase the sunset. Do it with the one's you love!

 

                                                               Photo by my husband

Friday Fun Day - Carlsbad Caverns

Last Friday, we visited Carlsbad Caverns.  This was probably our first official Friday Fun Day since moving to New Mexico. Friday Fun Days are something that was started by my oldest son's transition teacher. We try to do something interesting and fun on Friday's.  You all know I can't resist a cut out.

We decided to walk in via the natural entrance. I think my youngest and I regretted that. It is very strenuous even though you go downhill. 

I loved how unbusy it was. We didn't see hardly anyone until we arrived at the Big Room. They were smart and took the elevator.

This could have been an expensive outing, but I am lucky enough to have a National Park Veteran's Pass. So other than the $3 for a reservation, the entry fee was free for the 3 of us.

We enjoyed our time, but we got out in time to eat our packed lunch and enjoy the view. Next time it is the elevator for us.