Candy,Cars and Carvings

Getting dressed up for Halloween has always been one of my favorite things to do. Who wouldn’t be willing to look a little silly if most folks would give you some candy in return? It’s a young person’s lucky day, right?  Yesterday, when I got home Dave and I decided really quickly that we were going to get dressed up to hand out candy at our friend Nicole’s house. Quickly we transformed into Michael Vaughn and Sydney Bristow from the show Alias. (It’s a must see if somehow you missed out the first time around in 2000 when the show was more popular). We had a grand time dreaming up our costumes and something lightened in our spirit’s after a pretty typical Monday… it was a good way to welcome November.

David J. never ceases to amaze me…for the last couple of Saturdays he and a friend from work have been working to replace the starter in his truck. It seems like a lot of fun although I have not yet ventured underneath the truck cavity to find out, maybe next weekend I’ll don my work clothes and head on down under “Baby Girl” (as Dave fondly calls his S-10). We are both excited to continue to learn ways to do things ourselves and save money. Also, it’s awesome to learn new skills which are helpful for us and others. It has been apparent in watching Dave’s friend work that he sees this as something he can do for/with others which is a good gift to them. I have admired his selflessness and service to us as he helped us change the fuel filter on “Harmony” or 1994 Saturn a couple of weeks ago as well.

And we just can’t wait for Thanksgiving! Dave and I have had the opportunity on a couple of Thanksgivings now to get together with some people who the holidays may not be that fun for since they may not have folks to be with. I am not sure who will end up getting to come and celebrate with us, but I am hopeful our sweet neighbor Irene may be able to join and maybe some young people from the neighborhood. Dave already seems to have mastered making the turkey after his first run last year and I am thinking I may try Mom’s pumpkin pie again. Of course, I won’t be able to master the crust just yet, but I figure I have some years to grow in my crust making abilities. Plus, we love to cook/host together so it’s even more delightful....

Well, we are off to celebrate Audrey and Peter’s day of “weddedness” (yes, I know that’s not really a word)what fun :)….. Wish the groceries could buy themselves and the laundry could wash itself while we are gone… wouldn’t that be nice?

Oh ya, and one more thing-my Dad keeps sending me pictures of the cutest three little kids hanging out in their pajamas or playing together…..so glad Taft and Audrey were a part of my childhood, I was and am a lucky sister. Hours and hours spent playing outside or in the leaves were hours were well spent. Maybe that’s why I still love fall.