What is it about fall that makes things go so quickly? I love this time of year- but I guess with all things there are the parts that aren't all colder weather and fall leaves. ... like for instance that everyone seems so rushed, are they just trying to keep warm or is it because as Americans that is what we think holidays are about- rushing around. And then there is the fact that I have to wear closed toed shoes because flip flops with a sweater is not always a great fashion statement- so then my feet get ugly- and now my skin and eyes are dry. But when I pair all of these things about fall against all the things about a Texas summer- I gladly take fall.

Work has officially started on the fence for our backyard. Since I came home one afternoon to find Adam in the backyard attacking our awful shed with a hammer and crow bar, the next afternoon I came home and the whole "walk-way" part of the shed was torn off. Of course after I finished saying "what the !" my next question was how in the world did you not hurt yourself doing all of that- and after he explained his brilliant method I felt better about the whole thing. Just with that section down- our yard already looks larger.

Gideon spoke at UBC on Sunday - his sermon was on Slow-fix Spirituality- but his description of family was so wonderfully accurate- you can go here to download it: http://www.ubcwaco.org/2004/sermons.html

This weekend was a happy weekend. I feel like it has been a while since we have just had a happy weekend. The weather was great- in the non-fall, still warm but not too hot nor humid type of weather.

Friday night we went to coldstone- and they had pumpkin ice cream!- this is the beginning of happiness- I love love love pumpkin icecream- but what makes me love it even more- adding in chocolate chips! it is the best combination- just talking about it makes we want to go get some.

Saturday- got up early- went to take so engagement pictures for Candace & Scott, while Adam walked the Winster around campus. After that we went to Camille's for lunch, then to Kohl's where- a small miracle happened. I found a pair of brown cords that- fit! the length is great- they actually fit everywhere! There is no huge gap in the back because my butt is big- it is wonderful- I actually started jumping up and down in the dressing room. I am sure that the women waiting in line thought I had some mental disorder. And another great thing- was the size, so great-- more happiness.

Then we bought Winston so more toys- since he has torn up all the other ones he had- we got him some more plastic toys that he can't tear as easily. Then we went to the Baylor tailgate and then watch the movie "Crash" - which is a great movie that I feel everyone should see. And then Sunday- we went to UBC, then to lunch and then later we went back to campus, Adam played football and my friend Jennifer and I walked Winston yet again around campus. So he slept really good- which also makes me happy.

So here is to happy weekends- and happy days.

Kody, Chase and Blake

I really don't like going to the grocery store. If I could- I think I would avoid it at all costs. All the people there, with carts- not paying attention to anyone but themselves - bumping in to you, reaching over you or not moving out of the way at all. Drives me crazy!

Luckily, I married a guy who actually likes going to the grocery store. What a wonderful thing this is! But none the less I go with him, because I like for us to do household things together- like cooking and cleaning- it makes life happier. So we have to go to the store at odd hours- usually late on a Friday or Saturday night is a good time. And the best part- besides there not being alot of people there-- the ones that are there- very interesting. Like for instance, the couple we saw last night with a big cart and just 2 forties of some inexpensive beer. They were walking up and down the aisles- but never getting anything else.

We went to the zoo yesterday- now this is a very happy place. To me the zoo makes me feel like I am not in Waco. They just expanded the zoo and it has basically doubled in size. We went with Katie, Chris, thier mentee, Mike, and Rachel, good times.

My friend Heather had her 3rd little boy a few days ago- and I am officially a god mother for the 3rd time- his name is Chase and is cutie pie.