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[angela_o]

Wow, it's been a while since I updated. No specific crisis has distracted me, just real life taking up all of my time. But, I have a spare moment or two and thought I'd throw up a random sampling sort of entry. First off, Death Cab concert is tonight. I giggle at the thought of single-handedly raising the average age of the audience. It should be a lot of fun.

Also, new kitty is officially named. Thanks to soleil_matinal and snowwhite for their suggestions. We thought that he was a Phineas, but it turns out that he's definitely a Max. "In Max's room a forest grew..." Yes, he's a wild thing. Now, for those of you who know me from my first online fandom (and you know who you are), it didn't even occur to me for days to think of Roswell. Ah, obsessions do die away completely don't they? lol

If you were here, I'd give you all a pumpkin chocolate chip muffin fresh from the oven. I just baked three dozen and the house smells really good. The kids will be excited when they get home from school.

Any big Halloween plans? I have costumes for three of the four. #1 is going to be Devo member. Yes, the 13 year old loves 80's music. #2 is still undecided. #3 is going to be a Roman gladiator. Last, but definitely not least, #4 will be a medieval princess. One of the High Holy Days of KidDom is fast approaching. I normally dress up to give out candy, but I have an outpatient medical procedure on the 11/1 that might preclude that this years. Curses...

In other High Holy Days of KidDom news, I've made significant inroads on my Christmas shopping as well. My goal is to have it all done in the next couple of weeks. Certainly by Thanksgiving. Then the entire month of December can be given over to the less stressful parts of Christmas. Cookies. Carols. Mulled cider. Looking at Christmas lights. I do love Christmas. :)

I think that's about it for now. I have to get around to commenting on VM eventually, but not right now.

Off to take the last batch of muffins out of the oven.

Comments

[janajoh.livejournal.com]

Glad to see everyone is well and excited for Halloween! And those pumpkin chocolate chip muffins sound dee-lish!! I'm in need of dessert!

Big hugs to you!!

[mockingbird39.livejournal.com]

Hee hee. When I got to the part of your post where you mention "mulled cider" I somehow read that as "Mulder" and was in total agreement that he is one of the best parts of any holiday.

And I'll take some muffins up here. I love pumpkin anything.

[fer1213.livejournal.com]

I want to live at your house!

By the way, I made your mozarella chicken last night and it went over really well--especially the multi-colored rotini. Ah, kids. :D