I went home for a long weekend. It was wonderful. Soe and I hosted a shower for our beautiful sister, Emma, who is one of those women that just looks amazing knocked up.
I saw family,
and friends,
went apple picking,
and posed on Wasuck's bike.
Then, we had halloween.

I was a spider.

Can you see my sac? Since Halloween, I've been trying to stay warm and cozy as Winter sets in, and getting inspired for a no spending holiday season. Easier said than done! It does help that it seems the rest of the world is in the same mode, and perhaps we really are moving toward a more thoughtful style of consumerism.
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and I am lucky to have a family member here in Portland. Papa's cousin Cupcake, who asked me to call her "Aunt Cup", is having a meal at her home, and I am feeling exceptionally grateful. It is a wonderful thing to have family near.
Oh, and Mister says "Meow", very loudly.