10/29 FOBTY

Ok, so since I'm an insulin-dependent diabetic, I really shouldn't be eating candy but..... I love anything with caramel in it - yummy! I started off liking Snickers (especially frozen so the caramel gets hard)! But, I think my favorite is Twix. Something about the little cookie covered in caramel. I also recently discovered 100 Grand bars - also, quite tasty and I love Whatchamacallits also -- again, the chewy, crunchy, covered in caramel with a thin chocolate coating. When I see a box of chocolates I always go for the caramels (typically square, but I have been duped by that charade before). Excuse me while I go take some insulin......

10/22 FOBTY

Your Autumn Sense is Touch

"You are a very tactile, physical person. Your favorite fall activities revolve around doing something.Whether you're going for a hike, cooking Thanksgiving dinner, or decorating for Halloween, you like to keep moving.You like the feel of crisp fall air as well as you like the feel of a roaring fire at night.You like invigorating mornings, perfect afternoons, and cozy nights. Whatever feeling fall brings to you, you embrace. "

Personally - I particulary like cooking for Thanksgiving!

FOBTY 10/15

I'm usually finishing up my Christmas shopping by mid November...unfortunately that leaves me more time to just happen upon more stuff between then and Christmas and I end up spending more than if I had just stopped. But, for the last few years, we've adopted 1-3 kids from the Salvation Army Angel tree so at least most of that extra stuff ends up going to the kids who need it more than mine - and my oldest son likes helping me find stuff for them too.

10/8 FOBTY

According to this quiz: http://blogthings.com/whatpumpkintreatareyouquiz/

I am Pumpkin Pie - which is funny since I hate all things pumpkin food related :)


You Are Pumpkin Pie
You are old fashioned and traditional. You prefer the old classics to newfangled traditions.You believe that some of the best things in life have been forgotten. Luckily, you still remember them.You are nostalgic for a simpler era, even possibly a time before you were born.You love old movies, music, and fashions. You find the past to be a rich and interesting time.

10/1 FOBTY

It's hard to say which season I like better here in North Texas. I would first say Spring because I HATE cold weather and although it doesn't get too cold here, it's still enough for me to wish for warmer temps. But really I think my favorite is Fall. We also don't have any trees here so I can't see all the Fall color I would like (which is why I'm so excited about my upcoming Vermont trip!). However, after the grueling temps that we get up until mid September, after 5 long months of that, I am ready for the cool down - and to start making soup and chili!

FOBTY 9/24

Apparently my Rockstar Name is: Midnite Rotten according to this:
http://www.blogthings.com/whatsyourrockstarnamequiz/

9/17 FOBTY

So the Texas State Fair will start soon and I can say that I haven't been since I was probably in elementary school. My in-laws took my son last year and they had a good time. Unfortunately, I don't 'do' rides and while funnel-cake always sounds like a wonderful idea, I regret having eaten it everytime I have one. I do know that this year, we have moved straight on up the fried food chain to.... deep fried butter. I can't tell you how gross this makes me feel just to think about it. However, I have heard of other things that have peaked my interest - fried cheesecake, fried coke, fried snickers (although I prefer them frozen) - but I know that in the end, I will feel much better (literally) not having eaten all of that! I guess the fair has lost it's appeal over the years as, being a parent of two, I realize just how much money all of that stuff costs when you're there and how many other things I could do with that same money and still have fun with the kiddos... I know, kind of a buzz-kill.