Happy Halloween!!

Hope everyone has a great Halloween with lots of treats!!

Southern California Fires

There are several fires burning in Southern California, and the smoke and ash is everywhere. The worst part about all of this is that many of the fires were started by arsonist. It's just so sad, my heart goes out to those that are dealing with this horrible nightmare.

Here is a status of all the fires around us as of this morning, Thursday Oct. 25.

Santiago Fire --About 15 miles away from us.

• 22,000 acres burned• 12 outbuildings damaged• 8 outbuildings destroyed• 8 homes damaged• 9 homes destroyed• 2,000 homes threatened• 20,000 people evacuated• 600 firefighters on scene• 4 firefighters injured• 2 hand crews on scene• 50 percent contained

Lake Arrowhead/Grass Valley

• 5,000 acres burned• 6,000 homes threatened• 400 homes destroyed• No injuries• 5 percent containment

Agua Dulce (Buckweed Fire)

• 38,000 acres burned• 32 structures lost• 2 bridges destroyed• 15,000 people evacuated, but all are now able to return home• 3 civilian burn victims, 1 firefighter injured• 1200 firefighters assigned• 100 percent contained

Castaic (Ranch Fire)
• 54, 518 acres burned• 1,000+ People evacuated• 4 Outbuildings destroyed• 3 Homes destroyed• 4 Boats destroyed• 500 Homes threatened• 50 Commercial buildings threatened• 1264 Fire personnel assigned• 70 percent contained

Malibu (Canyon Fire)

• 4,500 acres burned• More than 200 homes evacuated• 1,500 residents evacuated• 15 homes destroyed• 5 businesses damaged • 398 fire personnel deployed• 3 injured firefighters• 100 percent containment

San Diego (They have been hit the worst)

Witch Fire
• 196,420 acres burned• 346,000+ People evacuated• 100 Outbuildings destroyed• 500 Homes destroyed• 250 Homes damaged• 100 Commercial buildings destroyed• 75 Commercial buildings damaged• 12 injured Fire personnel • 2 injured civilians• 1 percent contained

Harris Fire
• 72,000 acres burned• 346,000+ People evacuated• 100 Outbuildings destroyed• 200 Homes destroyed• 250 Homes damaged• 2,000 Homes threatened• 500 Commercial buildings damaged• 5 injured Fire personnel • 20 injured civilians• 1 fatality• 5 percent contained

Poomacha Fire
23,000 acres burned• 8 injured Fire personnel• 50 homes destroyed• 2,000 homes threatened • No containment

Rice Fire
• 7,500 acres burned• 500 homes destroyed• 30 homes damaged• 2,500 homes threatened • No containment

Camp Pendleton Fire
• 3,000 acres burned• 10 percent contained


Many thoughts and many prayers for those dealing with this nightmare.

Did Someone Say Scrap!

I was able to so some scraping today. I just love this Doodlebug Halloween line. I haven't had any mojo lately to scrap. I totally scrap lifted the first layout from someone at Two Peas, I just can't remember who. The second page to this layout, I took bits and pieces from here and there. I was hoping by scrap lifting someone I would get my mojo back and nope it's still gone. I will keep trying.

Halloween 2006-These are the best pics I could get of my little one. She was being a total witch, she just hated her hat and she would not stay still for me to take pictures. Gotta love a toddler!

**these are straight irl...hate scanning, need a better scanner. **

What is Your Karaoke Theme Song....

Your Karaoke Theme Song is "Margaritaville"

You are a true party animal, but your style is mild and chill.Kicking back with a few friends and a few drinks is all you need to be happy. You certainly don't feel pressured to be a part of any party scene. In fact, you avoid trendier spots.You've been known to kick loose anywhere and everywhere. All you need is a cooler. You might also sing: "Gin and Juice," "Love Shack," and "Red Red Wine" Stay away from people who sing: "Wind Beneath My Wings"

What's" Your Karaoke Theme Song?

First Item in my Wish List

This is the first item going on my Christmas wish list. I received our city magazine today and had an article about this new cookbook called Temptation At The White House. The inside of this book will get me to cook more often.

Here is a link to see the inside of the book.

Temptation At The White House make sure you click on More Photos and Video.



Enjoy!

Gone Pink

In Support of Breast Cancer Awareness month I'm going pink! You can participate also. Go to Pink for October for more information!

Please go HERE and click the button to help fund free mammograms!

I have 2 good friends, Sheri and Angela that are Breast Cancer survivors. We should all find a way to support cancer research and awareness!

Love ya both!

Happy Birthday, Mami

Today would of been my Mom's 66Th birthday. It's been 14 years (will be on the 13Th of October) that she passed away and it still hurts, I still cry for her. I miss her so much. We were not the best of friends when I was a teenager, we would butt heads a lot. But, once I grew up and realized a lot of things, we began to connect. We got close and actually talked and went out to have drinks and listen to music. I am glad that we were able to spend so much time together before she passed away suddenly.

I love you Mami!