The path of most resistance.

Ryan has been working hard on our new media room in the basement. Sadly, however, the winter rainy season has set in and this morning we found two puddles on the floor of the basement. Poor Ryan is really bummed because he feels like he can't get a break on this basement project. Every time he gains momentum, a problem springs up (no water pun intended) and stops him in his tracks.

Next week, we are bringing in a couple waterproofing experts to take a look at the basement and give us a quote, which will help us know if we can actually have a finished basement or not. Please send us good thoughts!

Life is a learning experience, right? Why did we become homeowners again?

Music, Soccer, Doughnuts, and Billy Mays

Ryan and I have had a great week. It started last Friday when we saw one of our favorite bands, Gossip, at a great venue. Then, we spent the week gearing up for Halloween, and we all know how I feel about Halloween. On Thursday night, we went to the first-ever playoff game for our local Major League Soccer team, the Sounders. Unfortunately, the Sounders tied Houston (0-0) and have to win their next game at Houston to move on in the playoffs. The Sounders have a good road record, so we think they have a good chance.

Anyway, the week ended with a bang. Amy and Byron hosted their annual doughnut making party and our neighbors, James and Lori, held a Halloween costume party. Amy and Byron's doughnut party rocks -- who doesn't like mountains of gingerbread and apple cake doughnuts mixed with delectable maple bars. We're spending Sunday watching football and recovering from some serious doughnut hangovers. The pain is totally worth it!

Our costumes for the costume party were some of our best works. Ryan was Billy Mays, the OxiClean guy who died earlier this year after bumping his head during a heavy plane landing and had cocaine in his system. Weird.

I dressed up as Tippi Hedren from The Birds. Here is photographic evidence of our shenanigans:

Ryan was almost unrecognizable as Billy Mays. Creepy!

Help! I'm being attacked!
I couldn't find a green suit like the one Tippi wore in the movie, but I substituted with pink. I made the ravens with black felt and fake feathers. For those who may dress as Tippi in the future, I suggest using a drible of fake blood on your forehead.

Hope everyone had a very happy and fun Halloween!