Fun Fall Weekend
We had a crisp fall weekend and enjoyed the weather and outdoors. Cadie finally got a helmet and she had her first ride in the bike trailer. She didn't like the helmet much but once we got moving she was happy and babbled along talking to her doll and anyone else that we saw. We visited small town Ohio (Circleville) for a pumpkin festival and were amazed at the crowds and at the HUGE pumpkins - the winner was 1375.5 lbs. We tried out the pumpkin fudge and pumpkin pie but couldn't find the famous pumpkin burgers. We didn't stay around long enough to watch the parade but did see "Miss Pumpkin," or maybe it was one of her attendants, walking through the crowds.

Cadie Version 2.0 (Walking!)

This is my hair.
This is Eric's favorite story-time book.

We found it at the greatest book store, Powell's, in Portland. My favorite bits are "This is my hair when I see a bear" and "This is my hair when my brother cut it."
One of Paige's last duties while she was staying with us was to cut my hair into a cute A-line, chopping about 8 inches off the back. She made it so cute with her drying techniques and straight-iron. However, now that she is gone I'm having problems replicating the style. So I'd like to add a couple of pages to the hair book.
This is my hair when Paige does it:

This is my hair when Paige is gone:

We miss you Paige!

We did it!

Eric, Paige, Ted, and I all finished the Akron marathon on Saturday in under 6 hours (the cutoff time) - and one of us (ahem "maybe I'll join you" Ted) finished well under that mark. Four days later we are still hobbling around but no longer needing ice packs strapped to us.
We have been in Ohio for almost one month now and here is the quick run-down:
Closed on our house and lived in it empty for a week until our stuff arrived.
Lost a tree, part of the roof and fence, and power for 4 days due to hurricane Ike.
Ate ox for the local high school football team.
Had visits from Mom and Dad (Myers) and McArthurs.
Ran a marathon!

Wow we have been busy - luckily Paige has been with us to help out. I'm sad that she leaves today.
We love our home and neighborhood and have great neighbors. I'll start posting more now that Eric officially has started work at the University and the home computer is free.

George Washington's House:

George Bush's house:

Our house:

Haven't posted for a while- we have been packing everything we can into our last weeks in DC along with trips to Ohio (found a house!) and Oregon (we miss you Oregon!). More details to come but right now I've got to pack while the little one is napping.

Aunt Paige
Paigie is staying with us for the summer - it has been great to have someone watch our home and Molly while we have been traveling and Cadie loves hanging with her. I think they look a little alike.

Le Tour
The Tour de France started last Saturday! My fantasy team is doing very poorly, but I am enjoying watching the stages - we actually have cable this year.

Happy birthday USA
And Happy Birthday ERIC!