Sunday, November 21, 2010

Dave's new TAT


Dave did it again--marathons are in his blood and now on his leg. One of Dia's friends said, "Your dad has the biggest, biking calves I've ever seen." And so there's a lot of space for more tally's.
4:12 finish time. WOOT!

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Okay, the company party for 150 people was crazy. The 13 cakes were too many, 6 were left over. If it had been an alcohol-less party, I'm convinced that dessert would have been a bigger success. There was too much refried beans and rice, and believe it or not, too much beer and margaritas.

But there was not too much fun, Dante Schmitz played wonderful music and we shared delightful conversation. To quote a Summit County Bee-ism, I think a good time was had by all.
And the 72 luminaries in the front yard really should have been photographed for posterity. Sad that I was too darn busy.

And there was a dang cute wreath on the front door. I'll be eating peppers for weeks.

Monday, November 1, 2010

Our Halloween Answer to Candy


I think it was successful. The kids loved it. Even the little ones chose an eyeball over playdough.

Fun! Fun! Fun!

Aidan's costume was "The guy who follows your kids home from the bus." He wore a hoodie. What could be scarier?

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