happy thanksgiving

Today it's just me, ron, and our enormous cat. Enjoy the day however you're spending it!

my friend mike

Little Squirrel by Mike

Mike is good friend from college and probably one of the smartest people I know, and I know some pretty smart people. He also takes some pretty sweet photos and always has a crazy story about a turtle that can bite your hand off or something, so check him out.

sigh... but in a good way.

I am still here and in somewhat better spirits. I don't think I'll be posting much for the next few weeks I'll be holed up in my little carrel(a 6'x5' closet really) at the library, but it's all good.
It is officially winter here, but I was happy to break out my newly knitted hat. A promise was made to make mittens and arm warmers for myself and a hat for Ron. The past two nights felt like snow, but alas none fell. But when the first snow falls I will be sure to take a photo of it. The photo above is an old one taken while hiding away on Martha's Vineyard I haven't shared it yet and since my camera along with my sewing machine is collecting dust, this will have to do.
Cheers!

a big sigh

Things around this way have been pressing. I am over worked and stressed out - Ron the same. It seems like a never ending cycle of work, read, eat, sleep. I feel like I haven't taken a breath or had a real nights sleep in a while. All of this piles up because I forget to take a moment to pause and appreciate that moment in itself. So here is hoping that I can indeed to do that and take some time to appreciate all of the good things in life.

Birds

PS. I made it in print about the election.. my real last name exposed!
pps. I was referring to McCain's speech.

Four Years

Tomorrow is my four year blogversary. Times goes by fast.
So, in celebration some old blog posts:
The introduction of Marvin.... does he actually look smaller?
And, a mini vacation Ron and I took a month before we got married.

Speaking of vacations, we are due to go on full size vacation to celebrate when we graduate (both of us at the same time!). Any suggestions?

I'm voting are you?

Don't forget to vote even if you have not yet registered in some states you can register at the polls. Unfortunately my beloved Massachusetts is not one of those states(no one is perfect)

fall ongoings

Scenes from the annual pumpkin carving party. Ron and I reached a personal best at 4 each!

On the left, Jessica - right Ron - I like that my pumpkin has a ponytail.

Ron and Jessica

Ron

"Smoke gets in your eye"pumpkin. Ron was living vicariously through his carving.

This photo does not do the display justice, there were so many.

And finally I got to see my nephew all dressed up!

The best robot butterfly around, costume courtesy of Myssie.