Stacey-Ann's Blog

This is another story about one of my children.......

Last week I came back from the grocery store just as my kids were about to have dinner.  I had brought candy corn home with me.  Of course they noticed the candy corn and were no longer interested in nutrition.  I indicated that they had to have dinner first, then candy corn.  My son (who is 3) says "but mommy, my body is yearning for the candy corn".

Where do they get this stuff?

I know many of you will say, so what?  It was very exciting for me.  I just became a citizen this year.  Even though I have lived in the US since 1992 and I have always been interested in and very knowledgeable about politics this is the first year where I actually have a say.  I can't think of a more exciting and important time for me to be able to vote.  I was surprised at how emotional I felt when my registration card came in the mail yesterday.  Now I wish that the election was this week so that I could go use it (i'm also a bit tired of all the campaigning now). 

 I hope everyone who has the right to vote and who is registered will go out and vote this year.  There are many people who wish they were able to vote, so regardless of your political opinions or party affiliations those of you that are able to vote better take advantage of this awesome right you have and go let your opinion be known.

The Independent Sisters in Society is a local non-profit organization.  They are hosting an Old School Party on Saturday, November 15, 2008 from 8pm to midnight.  This will be held at the American Legion, 2013 Viers Mill Road, Rockville, MD. 

This a fundraiser for the "Christmas Wish List".  ISIS is raising money to purchase Christmas gifts for the children of the Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless Men's Emergency Shelter.

Tickets for the fundraiser are $20.  There will be food, dancing, raffles, and a cash bar.

Call 301-300-1373 or 202-329-5998 for more information.

A showcase of decorative creations for home & garden, exceptional fine art & designer crafts!

Also featuring craft demos, entertainment for children and adults, and great food.

Admission is $8 and is good for all days.  Discount tickets are available online www.sugarloafcrafts.com

Oct 10-12 Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Gaithersburg MD

Check the websites for additional dates and locations.

Featuring a Haunted Trail of Terror, Haunted Hayride, Haunted House, & Corn Maze.  There will also be food, music, and a bonfire. 

The Field of Screams is held on the Boys & Girls Club Sports Field in Olney. 
Visit the website:  www.screams.org for more information about times and admission.

Oct 10-12, Oct 16-19, OCt 23-26, Oct 30-31, Nov 1

Offered at $785,000

Beatuiful Single Family Home in Olney, MD.

Featuring 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths.  Beautiful 2 Story Foyer with hardwood floors, chair rail, crown molding.  Updated kitchen with granite countertops, recessed lighting, and breakfast area with entry to deck.  Light filled Sunroom features ceramic tile, skylights and walls of windows.

Master bedroom with gorgeous double sided fireplace which can be enjoyed from the sitting room.  Master bath features his/her walk-in closets and a soaking tub.  Lower level features a fully finished basement with recessed lighting, full bath and storage. 

Estimated tax and non-tax charges in the first full fiscal year of ownership is $8465.

My family and I attended the Bowie International Festival this past weekend.  It was held on Saturday at the Allen Pond Park.  The weather was wonderful and it was a great day to be outside.  We were able to sample food from many different countries (I had Thai food).  There were also vendors and displays representing many different cultures.  The highlights of the festival were the performances, including a steel drum band from Trinidad and Ukrainian dancers. 

It was really nice to be out seeing so many people celebrating our diversity.

In the meantime, we also discovered this fabulous park.  We are new to the area so we had never been there.  The kids really enjoyed the playground.  There were several soccer fields, basketball courts, skate-board and ice-skating rinks.  In the center of the park is a great lake where you are able to rent paddle boats.

This was our first trip to the Allen Pond park but it will definitely not be our last, and we plan to be there for next year's international festival.