Fall Fun

Well, it's official! The Haunted Housewarming will be on 10/20, kicking off at 1pm. The invitations went out in the mail Wednesday... Please if any of you have some tasty and spooky recipes, please pass them along...

As for the monthly dinner party... Matt and I were planning on having it at our house on Friday, October 12th (we switched months with Jen). We didn't want to cheat everyone out of the dinner party because we don't really think the housewarming will be the same, however, I know that this can be a busy month. Please let me know if you will be able/want to make it out to the city two weekends in a row... I will also send out an email for the bums that don't blog!

Are we done yet?

Well, I don't know how boring this is becoming for everyone reading, but this is about the extent of my excitement lately... Home Improvement! This weekend was pretty productive. On Saturday Matt and I continued the never-ending painting. (Note the picture to the right entitled "Defying Gravity" on which Matt attempts to paint the ceiling in the stairwell without making me a widow...) We also continued the yellow into the kitchen. (We need Mike B to come back to STL to help us re-trim the breakfast room!)

On Sunday, Matt had to work, so my dad offered to come out and help me knock out a couple projects... First objective was hanging a quilt that my great-grandmother made over 40 years ago. I learned from this project that we need to have a simulator house. Things always go smoother the second time around... However, the quilt is now up and while very yellow, it is very cool.

Lastly, I would like to say... If you were ever thinking of purchasing a power washer- DO IT! My dad borrowed my brother's and did the back patio... I couldn't believe what a difference pressurized water could make. We still have some stains to tackle, but I want him to bring it back so that we can do the rest of the house... See the difference? The concrete on the left has been washed, if you can't tell... And just remember... We will feed and hydrate (or dehydrate with alcohol- whichever you prefer) anyone that wants to come over and help!

Happy National Speak Like a Pirate Day!!!

Just wanted to wish everyone a mighty fine day full of bountiful treasures!
http://www.talklikeapirate.com/

Well, I think that I may have created a monster with a comment I made on Susan's blog... Matt and I have always planned on babies, however, we are pretty far behind the curve in establishment... We have decided that when I get the green light from the 15 doctors I see (slight exaggeration), we can begin getting ready... So we are thinking that in 6 months I can start going off the toxic drugs. So that means that it will probably be 9-12 months before we start. I know it's not right around the corner, but there are a lot of considerations for us... So, for curious minds... That's the deal- subject to change...