A Late Night Download

...yeah, so it's now after 1:30am and I am up getting new music. I have to admit the timing is a bit off but the new tunes were necessary. There were a few things on a list that built up...for example the Julian Casablacas solo album and a few Decemberists EPs.

I also discovered a new band from the northwest called Hey Marseilles. They are so cool that they let anyone, even this guy, embed their whole album. Take a listen...I did and I bought my first album in a few years.

 

Jack-O-Lanterns

Last night we carved pumpkins with two of our friends, to get into the "Halloween Spirit" since it's right around the corner.  I hadn't carved a pumpkin in quite awhile and forgot one of the most important steps - carve the top at a an angle to keep the stem from falling in.  Whoops!

Anyway, this is how the night progressed...

Step 1:  Gut

Step 2:  Sketch

Step 3:  Make (and eat) pumpkin seeds

Step 4:  Explain to the pups why they don't get to eat pumpkin seeds

Step 5: Carve

Step 6:  Share stories!

Step 7:  And Marvel at our finished products

 Left to right - Ryan, Kendra, Joey

Austin City Limits in Photos

I'm not playing games

...I'm training for the zombie apocalypse. You never know when it will come so I am keeping up on my skills by playing Left 4 Dead 2. Here are some of the important notes I have made during my zombie training.

1. Staying together is critical
2. Explosives are very, very useful
3. Zombies are attracted to electrical devices



This is the best $7 that I have spent this month. And I am lucky to have an all-star to train with me.

Sewing 101: Sewing Machine Cozy

My machine now lives on the table instead of a box!  I decided to make a little cozy to keep it protected from dust and such, and let's be honest, I just needed another project.

I thought I would pay homage to the first few fabric choices I've made by piecing the remains together in a quilt-like fashion to create the front and back of the cozy.  I didn't have a pattern, so I asked my wonderful sewing buddy to help with the measurements (she's such a pro!). I was a little off on the side panel measurements myself.  But hey, I made it and it serves a purpose and looks pretty darn cute.

The Chalkboard

We have a special place near the kitchen to write notes, to do lists, and other daily tidbits to each other.

Right now, lyrics from one of my favorite songs:

And for visitors to write us notes as well...

It's a small part of our home, but something I look forward to reading (or writing on) all the time.