OK. I know it's been too long and I'm a lame blogger. So, I'll do a quick catch-up.

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.