Lucky!

I consider myself to be extremely awesome. On Saturday Paul and I went into the Salvation Army. I saw a keyboard and immediately wanted it. You see, I would like to have a piano, in case I ever feel inspired to learn how to play again. A piano is sort of unrealistic in the space that I have, so when I saw the keyboard, I needed it! I had priced some out early this year and the really nice ones that have seven octaves and feel like you are playing a real piano cost around $200 or so. This little keyboard was only a few dollars! I asked the sales lady if it worked and wasn't sure, but would sell it to me for ONE DOLLAR! It didn't have an adaptor, but I found one that Paul already had. Now I have a sweet keyboard. It has excellent features including: marimba, record and play, and a variety of beats. I think I might take up playing the piano again.

Homecoming Weekend

This past weekend was the U of I Homecoming. Paul and I decided to enjoy the weekend activities to the fullest. (I wasn't in the mood to study!)

Friday night we enjoyed some beautiful fireworks. The newspaper said the best place to watch was at the Kibbie Dome parking lot (football stadium). Instead of walking clear across the road we just sat in front of McDonald's. I think we had the best seats in all of Moscow though. The fireworks were being launched right in front of us and as I named all of them, the ashes were falling on us.
This is us in front of McDonald's. We enjoyed a delicious cup of hot chocolate while watching the fireworks. I would have taken some pictures of the fireworks, but I was too busy naming them. Starburst, Firefly, Christmas Wonder, Popcorn, Dazzle, you get the idea. I love fireworks! This might be due to the fact that they are far and few between. Everything from the explosive noises to the glittering sky.

Saturday morning we went to the parade. This is Moscow's only parade. I was pretty certain that over half of the little kids there had only been to two parades their entire lives. They kept migrating to the center of the road. I wasn't sure if the marching bands would make it through. I thought it was nature to stay close to the curb, otherwise you might get pooped on when the horses go by.

This was one of my favorite floats. SpongeBob rocks! The next two pictures are very representative of Moscow. You have to remember that Latah county is only one of two Democratic counties. All I can do is laugh.

Representing the Latah Democrats is the Llama for Obama!

Representing the Latah Republicans is a semi truck.

Finally, we went to the football game. If you are not aware, the Vandal Football team is only mediocre. They are last in their conference, possible the United States. However, they have some die hard fans. We have only gone to one other game this season and they beat ISU so I had a little bit of confidence in them. After a very close game, the Vandals pulled through and won! It was a miracle.

GO VANDALS!

This is about as much Vandal Pride that I have. I am starting to learn how football works though.

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!

Today is the official day of the Canadian Thanksgiving. In tradition of our forefathers, who might have been Canadian, we celebrated with a Thanksgiving feast, yesterday. The meal consisted of a ham, carrots (from the garden), mashed potatoes, gravy, and stuffing. Just like the pilgrims and Indians of Canada ate many, many years. ago.

I actually am not aware of the history of Canadian Thanksgiving. However, it all started for me four years ago when I had a Canadian room-mate, Kathryn. We started celebrating then. She would make turkey, but I like ham a little bit more. Our feast really was skimpy compared to Kathryn's great cooking skills, but we still have to celebrate the American Thanksgiving. You can only have so much turkey.

I am also not quite sure what the Canadians drink on Thanksgiving, but we like Kool-aid.

Happy Thanksgiving CANADA!

Autumn is here!

I love fall! These are the things I like:

The cool nights and warm days make life wonderful. Harvesting vegetables and fruit from the garden. Baking cookies and warm foods (it is too hot in the summer). Walking through crisp leaves. Watching leaves fall. The smell of leaves. Wearing sweaters. Drinking apple cider and hot cocoa. Eating homey foods like cinnamon rolls and chili. Making salsa and jams. Pumpkins. Decorating for holidays. I like fall.