it's been a while since a new post, but i realize that people aren't as demanding for me to post as they are for say, Janica, to post. i don't hold the key to Emily stories and pictures, so my blog updates aren't in as high demand as hers.
moving on.
you'll notice a new background on the blog. likey? I'm very much into this Fall (or Autumn, if you like) business. I've never given Fall too much credit. you'd think I'd get more excited for fall, considering it hosts my own birthday, but for some reason, I've never gotten excited for it or felt any special connection. The other three seasons have always had a something exciting about them... Christmas in Winter, flowers blooming in Spring, and beach fun in the Summer. I am now discovering that I heart fall in all it's cool breeze-y, Halloween-y, brown leaf-y goodness. to commemorate my new found appreciation for fall, I present this new blog background.
once again, moving on.
Our enjoyment of Fall started back with a visit from BLINK 182. The pictures from to concert did not turn out at all, but the concert was AMAZING. seriously, freakin' AWESOME, people. Taking Back Sunday was a total let down, but WEEZER and BLINK were incredible. The concert was great fun, but it was really hot that night. My only complaint for that night was the whole exiting-the-venue thing. it was as if Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre (AKA Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre) had NEVER put on a concert before and had NO idea what to do with foot and car traffic at the end of the night.
BLINK is up there, I promise!! (their visual effects were awesome in addition to their music)
(no, it wasn't raining. and no, my hair wasn't wet when we got there. but I'm so sweaty in the above picture that i look like i just got out of the shower!) That weekend also involved a nice visit with Elizabeth. I didn't get to visit with her much in June, what with that whole wedding thing. And we very much look forward to having her home for Thanksgiving... YAY!
Another new discovery of Fall-time-FUN is Disneyland! of course, disneyland is fun no matter what season we're in, but i've never noticed how ADORABLE their fall decorations were. they have Mickey jack-o-lanterns, candy-corn stalks, sooooo much cute stuff! Here's just a little for your enjoyment....
(the candy corns spell "Halloween Time")
(mickey jack-o-lantern)
oh yes, and other fantastic Disneyland News - they're bringing back the Lincoln thing! yes!
Last night, I had a scrapbook night. my hope had been to have girlfriends over to scrapbook together. unfortunately, my night did not work out well with other's schedules. Janica, Jasmine, Katie (and babies) came but couldn't scrapbook. Suzy came and she and I scrapbooked to our hearts delight. :)
I haven't done any scrapbooking for my own personal scrapbook since I moved out of my parent's house. catching up, i made a page for Pumpkin Carving 2006 and Labor Day 2007. below are the fruits of my labor.
I'm excited for next week's Pumpkin Carving and will report on that accordingly.
until then, brace yourselves for my Birthday Wishlist (you have less than a month, people!!)
The gange w/ our pumpkins 
My ghostly pumpkin!!
Gabe's AWESOME wolves!! always a work of art when he does it....
all lit up! (chelsea's is the silly face, becky's is the wacky bat!)
cool angle w/ the reflections...
Kiera decorating
Finished goodies!
