Going International

Well, sorta...as "international" as we can get right now. International enough that we had to slave through the headache of acquiring passports (even that wasn't too bad).The anxiety in this house this week...gearing up for our Cruise which heads out this weekend. Yes, you may say it's only a cruise. For some that may not seem like a big international getaway. But, for us it's a huge deal. Our first opportunity to really sail the ocean blue and visit tropical islands...without the children! A big thank you to those friends and family who are willing to take care of the kids, the house, and Gimpy (our cockatiel). And for those who have helped us prepare for this big, new adventure and make it all possible!

Now I must leave the computer...there is much to be done before we go!

The Grouchy Ladybug...

She wasn't grouchy much at all during Halloween--only when I wanted to take her picture. Sorry, that I couldn't get a better one of her as our Ladybug!

Here's the brothers as The Mad Scientist (affectionately known as Dr. Chuckles) and our very own Ninja!

This was also my first year to attempt some pumpkin carving (other than just a jack-o-lantern). My brother-in-law inspired me to give it a whirl!

See the pumpkin on the left? For all those LDS members out there, can you guess who it is?But, that pumpkin is not mine. Thank my brother-in-law for that one!

Mine is the one on the right--titled Door Prize. I was pretty impressed at how it turned out. I did learn a lot about pumpkin carving. Will certainly try again next year (maybe even make more than one).