Yay for Fall!

Fall is finally here, and in the NW that means the rains are starting. And yes, I am the resident weirdo that has actually been looking forward to this! I think I have finally decided that fall is officially my favorite season. I love the smell of cool crisp air and the feeling of new beginnings. I also love seeing the leaves change color and hearing the leaves crunch under my feet as I walk along the sidewalk. I don't feel guilty for staying indoors (as I do when the weather is nice), and the cool air makes for a good night's sleep. Yay for fall!

Last weekend (9.8-9.9), Carrie was in town so we spent Saturday night with her and her family out on Whidbey Island. Got to see how the cottage is transforming, had a lovely dinner and definitely enjoyed some quality time hanging out with Carrie. On the way out to Whidbey, B and I stopped to pick up a new game that Summer has been raving about - Apples to Apples. After playing the game and laughing ourselves silly, I totally agree that this game kicks some serious ass in the fun department! So easy to play and so much fun!! I can't wait to introduce the family to it during the holidays! Thanks for the recommendation Summer!

This past weekend, Rob joined us for a late dinner and brought over his Xbox 360. Never in my life did I think I'd utter the words "bring your Xbox over", but alas, it was for a game I've been seriously wanting to try out. Guitar Hero II. OMG. This game is SO much fun!!!! We alternated playing for about 4 hours straight and the time just flew by! I cannot wait until the game comes out on the Wii later this fall!! If you've never played, the basic premise is you have this guitar that is your controller. There are five buttons on the neck that act as your notes, and then there is a strum button and a whammy bar on the base of the guitar. You get to play various clubs and pick the songs you try to beat. If you can do a good enough job playing the song, you "beat" the song and continue on to the next one. Sounds goofy, I know, but once you try it you are hooked!!!

Not too much else to report here other than trying to find a way to get motivated about the upcoming work week. Ha. Yeah, right.