happy pumpkin day!

Isn't that the cutest pumpkin you've ever seen? And here I thought babies came from under a cabbage leaf. Who knew?

I have a lot I'd like to say about last weekend but just haven't had the time and energy to sit down and write it all out. The short version: it was jam-packed and a ton of fun.

Whatever you all are doing tonight, have fun and be safe. Love ya!

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From the Crusto Heart comments:

Let me know when the Big Lug gets back and I'll come over and share it with you!! I'll bring the beer!

So...who would we have been greeting at the door? And what kind of beer did you bring?

crusto heart

I have a pumpkin pie in the oven baking. There was a little bit of crust left over so I shaped it into a sweet heart to share with Rob when he and Tiika get back from their romp about town.

All together now...Awww...

This plate was a gift from Rob. It's a favorite, made by a
local potter. The heart is hiding a swirl in the middle.

bright moon

Tonight's moon is a full one and is supposed to be the brightest one of the year. If this morning's glow is any indication, it ought to be awesome. When Tiika and I took our morning stroll I couldn't even see the beam of my headlamp it was so bright out. I say, if you have a chance to view the moon tonight, do it!

Here we even had a ring around the moon. It was a huge ring. Rob and I both remember that a ring is supposed to signify a change in the weather but we don't recall if it's an improvement or a deterioration. Anyone else know?

Have a great weekend all!

4 or 28?

Our girl Tiika had a birthday yesterday. She turned 4 or 28 depending on your perspective (human or dog).

When we first brought her home, after she got up to date on her shots, we took her everywhere with us to get her socialized. One of her favorite places (oh, ok and one of ours, too) was the Bayern Brewery tasting room. She tried her darndest to get served...








So we thought it only appropriate that for her birthday this year she ought to be able to pop one open and enjoy a little Bayern at home. A seasonal favorite around here, the Oktoberfest brew.


It might have been a bit much for her however...


She seemed to recover just fine when we brought out her birthday cookie, frosting and all.

Now you see it...

Now you don't!

Happy Birthday Tiika-girl!!! Love, Pop and Mama

new old music and movie

Over the weekend we went to our local music store/gift shop/cards and doo-dads place, Rockin' Rudy's because they were having their semi-annual sale. I didn't have anything in mind as we cruised through. We actually stopped to get new headphones for Rob (which they didn't have in the style he wanted, bummer). As I passed by the soundtracks I suddenly had a craving for the music of "Dirty Dancing". Lo and behold, they had a 20th (!) anniversary edition with 27 pieces from the movie.

I can't believe it has been 20 years since I sat in our living room in Forest Grove with Deana, Sally and my mom watching Patrick Swayze work his magic. Such a crush...and I can relive it anytime I want to either with the movie or now on my iPod with the soundtrack...ahhh...

"Nobody puts Baby in a corner."

Good memories of girlhood days and daydreams.

new 'do

Today was the day I meant to have about 8 weeks ago. That day I chickened out, today I went for it. Or rather, Mario went for it. I got my hair cut, really cut. Check it out:




Didn't he do a great job? I am so happy with it.














Of course, we'll see how it looks after I've washed it and applied my overpriced, luscious smelling product to it.













Oh, and Tiika likes it too:


(So does Rob, but he wanted to take the pictures. For some reason he doesn't trust Tiika with the camera...)