Getting in the trick or treat spirit

Our smiley jack-o-lantern, pre-decomposition. Has anyone else had this problem with the warm, wet weather? Had to throw him out a couple days ago, poor guy.

Lola's new "do" put us all in the Halloween spirit. It actually lights up!

Too bad, the "do" isn't permanent. Lola and Frankie sharing a moment after Mass.

Our little Lori Mitchell collection of Halloween figurines. She's a folk artist from Georgia.

Great gift ideas. Check her out!

Dave's Moment of Fame

ABC 7 News ran a highlight of the Youth Leadership Foundation last week. Congrats on a job well done!

Everyday good news

An armful!

So we have a couple announcements. One is cute and lovable. The other is, well, one of those pieces of good news you may consider T.M.I. (too much information).

David watching the masons work in our back yard.

The first is that David has begun walking. He toddles a bit like Frankenstein, arms extended and knees stiff. It's adorable.

Barber Dave and his littlest customer.

Cold, rainy days are perfect for baking bread.

The other piece of "t.m.i. good news" is something we Cooks appreciate because the road to its achievement has been long and fraught with emotion. Tonight Teresa pooped in the potty. This is groundbreaking. We obviously made a huge deal of it, blasting Handel's Hallelujah Chorus, cheering, giving her cookies and jellybeans. We trust those of our readers with children will also appreciate our joy. To those who don't: sorry for the bit of t.m.i. Such posts will be seldom, I promise.