I am going to try this new idea of Sum It Up Saturday, I have not seen it out there yet (if you have please let me know, I don’t want take any ones ideas without giving credit). I don’t know about you but there are fewer readers over the weekend and I do understand, I tend to have less time to get posts up. So I am going try to post on Saturday reflecting on the past week and the upcoming week. It could be fun. Would you like to join me? Leave me a comment and if there is an interest I will go figure out MckLinky! And below is my very first attempt at a button!

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What do you use to make buttons? I am just learning this and have not had a lot of time to put into it but I am working on it!!! Okay so lets sum up this week!

It has been busy. Dan has been working a lot of hours which is definitely bittersweet. In today’s economy we are thankful that he has a job and one that is so very busy BUT we do indeed miss him at home and he gets tired with such late nights! It will be nice that he has a couple days off next week!!!

The weather this week was delightful, cool mornings, bright sun and crunchy autumn leaves. The perfect weather for playing outside and drying laundry! Both of which we have done a lot of this week!

Earlier this week Grandma ventured off for new places, a post about Grandmas visit coming soon. This was sad for us, her extended visit has been wonderful! Lots of memories made and stories told. A very special time.

Otherwise our week has been quite typical … we made yogurt (recipe coming soon), we read books, we cared for our foster kitties, I attempted to keep the toys tidied, to blog a little and make sure all was well!!!

How was your week?

Next week looks to be good. Dan has a couple days off, which is always a pleasure. We are hoping to join some really great friends for Thanksgiving dinner and life should be good. As for blogging, I hope to be joining Crazy Adventures in Parenting and Sweet ‘n’ Sassy  Girls in their Blogsgiving celebration. It sounds like so much fun! See their cool button!!!! (they have more experience and talent then I do)

Don’t forget to check it out … it should be great fun. Maybe you too would like to join in the fun!!!

Okay, last but not least, I have another giveaway from UPrinting.com. Have I told you how wonderful these guys are? I received my first free gift, a poster and it is just beautiful. I had a family picture made into a poster to send to my nephew who is only one years old. This way he will remember us! He loves to point to the kids!!!It really did come out beautiful and I am so excited to have another done. I think this time we are going to do a funny family shot to send to my older nephews! What a great way to stay in touch with family so far away!

In preparation for the Holiday season LargeFormatPosters.com is rolling out another giveaway – 16×20 rolled Canvas. Rolled canvas prints are perfect for home decor, photo prints and signage. Make a lucky reader happy by giving away a free 16×20” custom rolled canvas.

Giveaway Prize: (1) Rolled Canvas for One Lucky Winner

Shipping: FREE UPS Ground Shipping in the US

Eligibility: Limited to US Residents due to shipping costs. We will negotiate better shipping rates soon.

A winner will be chosen on Saturday, November 28, 2009! So here is how you can enter:

1”must do’ entry – Leave a comment here describng what photo gifts they want to have printed for their family and loved ones.

1 entry – Blog about this giveaway, coe back and leae your link!

1 entry – Post this giveaway on Twitter, come back and tell me you did, as many entries as you would like here!

1 entry – Follow me, see sidebar at left!

1 entry – come back everyday and leave a comment on any other one of my posts, then leave another comment here!

So I think that Sums It Up for this Saturday. Have a wonderful weekend!