Lucky!

Must be a lucky week! Johnny won tickets on the current to Sigur Ros that plays this Thursday night and I won tickets last night to Mates of State that plays on Monday! Kind of weird that we were both the tenth callers. It almost seems unfair to all the other people wanting the FREE tickets, but what can you do when you're this lucky? I think we're going to go buy some scratch tickets or something. Alright, gloating time over. Maybe we'll brag about how awesome the concerts were later.

Farmers Market!!

I've lived here for over a year and I'm still amazed that all I have to do is walk across the street to get fresh vegetables, fruit, flowers, bread and so much more. The market was REALLY great today. I picked up some fresh green beans, broccoli, sweet corn, carrots, spinach, and lettuce. I also purchased some really great tart apples and the beautiful flowers in the picture above. Not only can you get lots of inexpensive goodies to satisfy your appetite, but it's also extremely visually pleasing. Love it!

New Ride

It's a beautiful Shogun rode bike that was found on Craig's list by Johnny and spruced up with all the bells and whistles by our awesome neighbor Mikey. Its way faster than my mountain bike and much more agile. I love it!

Trick or Treat Countdown

Some may say its animal abuse, but we can't resist an adorable Halloween costume for our cute little Ruby. Last year she was a hot dog and this year we found an awesome little chicken outfit. Fall is pretty much here and we're looking forward to one of our favorite holidays--Halloween. It's starting to get colder out too and we hope that the frost and snow hold off for awhile so we can enjoy some crisp fall days. We are NOT ready for winter yet....still dreaming of summer.

Another Year

Just started up with teaching again and I have to admit that coming off summer break was a bit of a transition. I still want to sleep in and go out to lunch if I want to!! But, I can't complain because being an elementary art teacher is a pretty sweet job. The picture above is a little fun I had with the black board in my room for the start of the school year.

Bright lights and Bacon on a Stick

Our friends Sam and Kevin took us to the MN State Fair last night. We alternated fried foods from savory to sweet and caped off the night with a death wish from one of the neon-lighted, airbrushed, smoke filled carnie rides. It was a good time and I'm not sure I can wait another whole year to have a night filled with foot-long hot dogs, cheese curds, bacon on a stick, honey ice cream, scotch eggs, mini donuts, and fried fruit on a stick. We did however have our fill of kids on a leash, mullets in tank tops, and oversized stuffed animals. Until next year bacon lovers.

Swimming

Ruby is quite the swimmer. She was so good that she continued to move her arms and legs when Johnny lifted her out of the water. Could she be any cuter? I don't think so.