Fall & Halloween Decorations & Swap Update

Here is some picture of my fall and Halloween decorations I have around my house. Think I did a pretty good job with what I had. Sad to think that Halloween will soon be over.

Also wanted to give my blog readers a late update about the OLS Fall/Halloween swap I was in. My swap buddy sent me a $20 Amazon Gift card by email instead of a swap box by mail. Bought me one of the Stephenie Meyer's Twilight books that I've been wanting and a box set of four Tycoon games for my computer. I was kind of hoping for a box of goodies but getting to pick out my gifts was kind of nice too. At least I got what I wanted with the gift card. I think gift cards will be off my swap want/wish list next year. I like them but would really just like a box of stuff for swaps that I'm in. Getting just a gift card is disappointing swap gift and knocks some of the fun out of being in a swap for me after reading about fun things other people got in this swap.

Can't wait to start reading book one of the Twilight series of books. The movie for this book comes out next month and it looks to be good as well.

Have a safe, sweet, and Happy Halloween!!,

-Matt-

Family Reunion by the Locks & Dam

My Family Reunion on my dad's side was on last Saturday. Took some pictures and thought I'd post a few of them on my blog. It was held at the park by the Greenup, Ky locks and dam. I took some pictures of the locks and dam near by and a boat on the Ohio river. The last picture is my aunt and her daughters that live in Ohio. We had fun.

Swap Update: My Halloween/Fall swap buddy got my box I sent out on Monday. She really liked what I sent her. Her nick-name on OLS was Knitu1 and here is what she had to say about what I sent her:

Pair of Halloween Socks: LOVE EM!! (one daughter tried to lay claim to them already!! tee hee)Gel/Sparkly Lights Ink Pens -- gonna rock my snail mails with these!!! Jar Candle -- YUMMMY SCENT so PERFECTLY ME!!! A Gourd from his personal garden - It's going to be part of my dining table decorations! A Variety Box of Teas I'm going to have some wonderful relaxing moments with a nice hot cup of tea and a book or some knitting - PERFECT PERFECT!!!Dove Milk Chocolate Promises -- a girl's idea of a slice of heaven!!HUGE Hershey Chocolate Bar -- gonna have to share this with my gluten free son - only chocolate he can eat! He's gonna be over the moon!!!!Reese's Halloween Peanut Butter Pumpkins -- MY FAVORITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! gotta hide these babies! Their MINE I tell ya - all MINE!!

My dad just had knee replacement surgery Tuesday and he's in a lot of pain. Please keep him in your prayers for a fast recovery. Thanks...Matt