Halloween 2012

I love Halloween! When I was a little I would decide on my costume in July or August. I was usually a witch... for almost five years in a row (my mom had to stage an intervention). I asked Brendan what he liked to be and he said he always liked to be a football player but never really put much thought into his costume. We had a great Halloween weekend this year. On Saturday I went to a witches brew at my friend Kelly's house. It was so much fun, yummy food and really cute decorations. Saturday night we had friends over for a costume game night. I really do believe dressing up and yahtzee should always go hand in hand. We carved pumpkins last night, I am great at scrapping the pumpkins out and baking the seeds. Brendan is the expert carver, each year he seems to find a new design to try and do. Try to guess which pumpkin I did? Can't wait to pass out candy tomorrow night and see how many trick or treaters we get at the new house!

Love,
Alyssa and Brendan

Pictures from October

High Tea with Barb and Kathy at the Grand America

Brendan and Bud just enjoying the porch

Halloween 2012, Flapper and Rockstar

Lexi, Sara and I

Now hes blonde again!

Bring on the Snow!

We are ready for winter, got me all set up with my back country gear! I have been stressed out this fall because Brendan and I decided not to get season passes and instead get myself equipped to enjoy back country skiing. As the weather has slowly changed I started feeling panic about all the equipment and what would happen if I miss out this winter. We have been watching online sales and this weekend a second hand ski shop had a ski swap and I was able to pretty much pick up most of my gear for a ridiculous deal. All I have left to get is an avalanche beacon. I'm so excited, it can snow tomorrow!!
We have been good, September ended with family in town. We had a lot of fun having everyone stay with us and see our new house. We felt really lucky because Brendan's grandparents also made it into town. We had so many good meals, nice weather and just enjoying the company. Next time we will all be together will be in the Florida Keys this winter, should be a good time.
As the days get shorter and the weather changes Bren and I have been trying to enjoy what is left of mountain biking season before the weather changes. We found some great rides that leave from our house, which is pretty neat. We have also enjoyed some yardwork, planting a new tree and getting the house/yard prepped up for winter. Next up is Halloween, should be fun having trick or treaters this year!

Love
Alyssa and Brendan