The past two months have been full of fun outings and other things to keep us busy. Between DJ's and my birthday, and a few other family birthdays, there was a lot of desserts being eaten- and so no such luck on losing any more weight. My brother got a condo (a mile from my parents) and he had a housewarming party. It was the first time since DJ was born that I think I was at a "party". My sister and her husband also moved into a new house and have been working like crazy on it to get it how they want it. We went over there this past Sunday for dinner (yum- my sister is a fabulous cook!) to see it for the first time- it's really nice.

We also made a couple of trips to cidermills this month. Once with our friends Ed & Michelle and this past weekend with Saki & Kevin's mom & stepdad. Both times were nice since the weather cooperated for us and we had the sun out while we did things like pick out a pumpkin, take a hayride, DJ loved the petting zoo, we bought some veggies & goodies from the farmers market and we even did a corn maze! Fall and cidermills are two reasons that I love Michigan.

This past weekend I also did another Michigander thing and that was make a trip to Frankenmuth. Michelle and I were literally there ALL day- between the outlet malls and dinner and Frankenmuth itself- plus the drive back & forth. Luckily, DJ was a trooper about it, since he was confined either to a carseat, stroller or highchair most of the day. I got some great deals on clothes for him at OshKosh, Carter's and for me at The Gap & Bath & Bodyworks. Plus some amazing cornbread and granola at Bavarian Inn!

This past summer and up until last night, Dave & I have been watching the Soprano's, from the beginning. We watched the finale last night- which was ok. I was happy with it for the most part. Today I ran to Blockbuster & got season 1 of Six Feet Under. Tonight also begins Nip/Tuck- I can't wait! We gave up watching Heroes, but we still watch Grey's Anatomy, The Office, My Name is Earl and Private Practice religiously. If I get into much more I'm not going to have time for my books; which I've started to make time for again. I have discovered Jodi Piccoult and am enthralled. I read a couple of new Jacqueline Mitchard books, a Nicholas Sparks, John Grisham, and have on my shelf the new Christopher Bohjalian, Nicholas Evans and Oprah's pick The Road that I never got to read before. I'm currently reading the new Charles Frazier- Thirteen Moons.

I have been back to Ebay selling some stuff off lately. A nice way to bring in a little extra cash for stuff we're not using. Craigs List is apparently a great way too- since we sold DJ's old exersaucer there in two days! Dave's job is going great- we finally got the insurance squared away. It's SO nice having him here more often- every other Friday off and every weekend- plus he gets home at 3:45pm every day! He's had more time to spend with DJ and fool around with our new LCD 42" TV and the computer that is hooked up to it- so he can play his video games.

I guess that's about it.