Closed on Sunday

I went to check out a vintage candy store today. I found out about the company from an ad in the local paper, hours were not listed. Darn they are closed Sunday! The store is open during the week and Saturday until 7pm, good thing they are close by. I am excited to see what kind of candy they have. I love the Chick-o-Sticks and Big Hunks, you can still find these in some stores around town.

Love AZ! T-shirt and flip flops still.

Happy Halloween!

Good tip

To turn off Geo-tagging for your photos on your cellphone camera here is a link that shows you how. http://icanstalku.com/how.php#disable

I checked the setting on my phone and this was already turned off. There was a segment on the news the other day telling how people can track your photos. For example you post a pic of your new flat screen tv, which has your home address associated with it, next you post a pic at a restaurant...if someone is watching they can determine you are not home and this would be a good time rob you.

What a cool store

"Polka Dots and Popsicles" at San Tan mall opened September 1. No popsicles for sale here. This store is comprised of unique items that would be great for Christmas presents. Suprisingly this is the first time I have been in or even noticed this store, possibly because it is not on the main strip and next to Dave's BBQ. I left with two cards. Some of the items in the store include colorful beads made of recycled paper, glass jewerly, metal wall art and onsies with bling. The owners little girl was helping in the store( she was maybe 8) wrapping purchases, she showed me some cute items too.

Batting Practice

Happy Birthday Jacob! Two years old and wants to be just like his brothers, playing baseball of course.

Congrats Rangers!

How exciting for Texas! I am so happy the Yankees are not in the World Series.

Jewelry Party

Saturday night I went to a Lia Sophia party. They have quite a few cute necklaces, earrings and bracelets. All the bracelets were too big for me:( I ended up buying two necklaces and a pair of earrings. The lady got me with if you buy three items you get the most expensive one half off. I can't wait until the end of the month when my goodies will be here.

My favorite candy(during Halloween)

Love these pumpkins! I found this candle that smells just like them:)

Random Snoopy yard ornament at Target.

Friday night TV

Who has seen No Ordinary Family? It is a cute show.

Now 20/20 topic is bullying. How sad kids do this to each other.

Great customer service - Sears Automotive

Last night I went out to my car to go home, tried to start it once alarm went off, tried to start it again alarm went off, great battery is dead. Good thing Lenore was there and a guy in another car that had jumper cables. I got the car started and then called Costco. I wanted to see if they had a battery and would install it. The guy said they have batteries but do not install them. Not good, I do not install batteries either, I am sure I could do it but prefer not to especially in the dark. It is now 6:40pm, I call Sears and ask about a battery and installation. Terrence said they close in 20 minutes, what kind of car do I have and he will check their stock. They had the battery, I pull up to the front and he asks I pull around to the side entrance to the last bay. I go inside to pay for the battery and by the time I was done signing the paperwork the car was in the front of the store and ready to go. YAY for Sears!

Chocoholic

This girl loves chocolate more than anyone I know.

P.S. The caramel apple was pretty good.

Not appropriate for school

He wanted it, Dad bought it for him.

Fun at Fashion Square

One of the clothing stores Hollie wanted to look at had these masks. She did not get anything from this store but these were fun!

I told him it was cold

Blas wanted to go swimming before they headed home. I told him the water would be cold but he still wanted to go. What does he do when he first get there? Jump right in of course! He gets out and says "The water is cold". Just because it is 85 outside does not mean the pool in warm. Get in or we are leaving.

10 10 10 Race for the Cure

The start of the race

The finish! Kim made it. Hollie and I are glad she joined us for the first time!

Waiting for Blas to decide

Damacio, Hollie, Kim, Blas and me(with the chainsaw)
Blas wanted the biggest and most expensive Lego sets at the Lego store. He had to decide what to get right now. The biggest and most expensive were not an option. While waiting Hollie and Damacio constructed Lego people for each of us.

Grimaldi's is Good!

Waiting for our pizza!

Ouch

I got a flu shot today. My arm feels like someone punched me.

AZ State Fair is coming...Oct 15-Nov 7

Concerts I would consider going to at the fair:
Colbie Caillat 10-22
Snoop Dogg 10-29
Godsmack 10-30
Rob Base Old School Jam 11-5

Who remembers Rob Base and Easy E "It takes two"?

The fair will have various contests, I want to know how to become a judge for this one.

Ghirardelli Chocolate Championship
November 6th at 12pm
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company invites you to participate in a chocolate championship with your most decadent chocolate recipe for a dessert or treat. Create your best entry using at least one of the Ghirardelli premium baking products (chocolate chips, bars and/or cocoa). Enjoy baking in Ghirardelli’s chocolate intensity for the opportunity to win $150 and a beautiful Ghirardelli chocolate gift basket! Each winner also receives a ribbon, apron and award certificate. Bonus Prize - Enter the contest for a special surprise! An additional Ghirardelli prize will be awarded to one randomly selected contest entrant.
Contest is open to contestants ages 18 and older. Create best recipe using at least one Ghirardelli baking product and no more than 10 other ingredients. Entries must be submitted with 1) Ghirardelli label, and 2) the recipe typed on an 8 ½” x 11” sheet of paper with the contestant’s name, street address, and phone number.
Contest takes place on November 6, 2010 at 12:00pm in the South Hall of the Coliseum.

Missed photo

Last night I went to Sand Bar on the west side to celebrate Marble's birthday. She was there early to get a cabana for the night. This was nice because there are couches to sit on and a little balcony to hang out and people watch. Towards the end of the night I was relaxing on one of the couches and this guy came over and wanted to know why I was sitting down. I told him my feet hurt from standing, he proceeded to take off my shoe and give me a foot massage. Would have loved to capture this with a photo:)

Happy October

Phoenix tied the record high today at 106. Fall is in the air.