The truth of it is, part II ......

I have entered blogging hell!! This blogging thing totally sucks! Well, ok, I actually love it but it really isn't working for me lately! A friend of mine sent me a link to some free blog templates and I found a really fun one that I was sure would spark a little inspiration for future entries. I followed the instructions and saved my masterpiece. I tried to view my masterpiece but the only things showing were the pictures I had downloaded. No clever titles, no witty text, nothing! After some watery eyes, a few chin quivers and yes, a few inappropriate words, this is where I'm at. I'm too tired and to uninspired to fix it. Did I mention that I'm in a big, fat, hairy slump??? Oh, and while I'm at it, why in the world would anyone pair my bad-ass brown skirt with those ugly black pumps and nude hose (see below)? The more I see that picture the more I realize how lame the mentioned accessories make my skirt look! Did you know I don't even own a pair of nude hose ..... or ugly black pumps? Do nude hose come in different shades of nude or is it one nude fits all? Have I mentioned anything about a slump? Anyway, tune in sometime for the Gatherum blog makeover ...

The truth of it is ....

I'm in a slump. Really. I have Thanksgiving pictures. I'm sure something funny has happened at our house over the last couple of weeks. My life is filled with insanity ... and people who are insane. Still, I can't make myself put the effort into a new post. And if I'm honest, the only reason I'm writing this nonsense is because I'm sick of looking at my brown skirt (that actually looks better in person .. and if you don't wear black shoes)! I'm sure inspiration will hit me sometime ....

My bad-ass brown skirt ....

That actually fits over my big bad-ass! Some friends have been asking so here it is. I found this skirt on Saturday at Harold's in Trolley Square and I love it! I am convinced it was meant to be since there was only one left, it was in my size, and I have been at the mall every night over the last week and have found nothing. Here's the problem - I pretty much spent my entire wedding clothes budget on this skirt .... and only half of my body is covered! Nuts! I guess the idea of my Anthropologie sweater is out!

p.s. I know some are a little hesitant to read my blog because there's always a little uncertainty of when I might throw out a cuss word or two. I apologize to anyone I may have offended but I can't promise there won't be more cuss words in the future ...

Worst Album Covers Ever ...

Or are these really the Best Album Covers Ever?! I guess it depends if I'm a glass half empty or glass half full kind of girl. I'm sure most of you have seen these already but here are some of my favorites ....

This reminds me of a picture of my brother that surfaced a few years back. Picture Tino in American flag swim trunks...





I once went to a Randy Travis concert with a group of deaf people. I know being blind and deaf are not the same thing ... it just got me thinkin'.


My Grandma looks just like this. Honest! And her name is Joyce ...

Thanks Jen!

Me likey!

I usually don't like remakes but me likey this one!

If wishes were trees ....

I want this sweater! My dad is getting married in 2 weeks and I am supposed to find something great to wear. Picture this sweater with a great skirt that I've yet to find and some fabulous shoes. Perfect? I think so .... all except for the $118 price tag attached to it. Is $118 too much to spend for a sweater? Gator says ABSOLUTELY TOO MUCH! I think I have to agree and besides, it's kind of the wrong color. Oh Anthropologie .... such a love-hate relationship we have!

If anyone can find me a cute skirt in, or that coordinates with, brown tones, I will love you forever! Seriously, get looking! My time is running out!

Daylight Savings What???

Daylight Savings is a bust! Whoever came up with this idea is a) an idiot or b) never had kids. I have two kids that don't sleep in the first place so imagine the state of the Gatherum family when certain members feel 4:00 am is a good time to start the day..... none of those members are me! Honestly, no wonder I have so many darn issues in my life! I never get any sleep and crazies keep throwing things like Daylight Savings at me!

This is Ella at about 10:30 am. This is absolutely unheard of for her. Poor girl has no idea what's going on!

Worth the wait!

I love Halloween! It was a little hard for me to gear up this year but in the end, a fun day. Ella and Jack were darling ...

Ella and orange goobie ... eewww!

Ella and her pumpkin ... with obviously no help from mom and dad.

Ella had her preschool program and it was hilarious! She was so excited to sing her songs and say her part. We learned a lot about Ella that day.

Here is a sample of Ella's performance. Jack wouldn't sit still but I promise if you suffer through your motion sickness it will pay off!

We had our traditional Halloween soup dinner before trick or treating. Here are the crazy Short family cousins.

My cute boys...

Jack thinks Halloween is fun too.

Getting ready for the big night!