Happy Halloween!

We survived the hosting of our first Halloween party and had a blast! The party was a costume party, but I really didn't expect many people to dress up. But almost everyone came to the party in a costume! I think, secretly, people love a good excuse to dress up. Plus, being silly and fun helps to keep us young!

The best costume awards of the night went to Jen and Rich for their rendition of the Geico caveman and the Gecko. Hilarious! Runners up went to Alison and James for McCain and Palin. Apparently, Alison had been practicing her accent all week, and it showed. She really did look at Sarah, too! Of course, their visit wasn't complete without the McCain/Palin sign they stuck in our front yard...Scott promptly removed it and it's now sitting in our garbage can. Sorry, Sarah!



Thank you all so much for coming! We hope you had as much fun as we did!

Rudolph, the red-nosed Jeep?

First it was a wreath on the grill. Then it was Christmas lights on the bike rack. And now, it's just a full-fledged reindeer.

Why do people feel the urge to decorate their cars for Christmas? I drove by a Jeep the other day decked out with antlers and a red nose. And just today I saw a minivan with the same getup. Are we rolling in the dough that much that we can spend out excess cash on costumes for our car? And nothing celebrates Jesus quite like a car in a Rudolph disguise. I'm sure God's looking down on us right now, rolling his eyes.

If we've got all this excess cash, how about we spread it around a little. Maybe help out a child in need. Or give to a soup kitchen. Or support a homeless shelter.

After all, I can think of so many better ways to spend money...especially during this season that's all about giving to others.