Autumn Activities

While the calendar states it should be Fall, it definitely doesn't feel like it here in Texas. We are still at highs of 85 and lows of 65. It actually feels more like spring instead of fall, but at least we see fall decor all around. Many of our neighbors have decorated their yards and we even got "booed" last week. If you have not heard of this, it is when someone rings your doorbell, leaves a Halloween themed gift on your doorstep and runs out of sight. There is a note with the gift that says you must return the favor to 2 fellow neighbors within 24 hours and also post a ghost on your door that says "We've been booed." Chris and I had a lot of fun with this and were seen running through our neighborhood at full speed trying to get out of sight. It was quite comical!

Other blog-worthy news...Chris was told last week that he is getting a management position and begins November 1! I am very proud of him and so happy that all his hard work is paying off. He will be moving to another department so there will be a change of scenery with his new position and could possibly be on another end f the building. He doesn't have a lot of details on it yet, but is very excited for what this new change will bring.

As you all know, the Texas Rangers are competing against the NY Yankees in the ALCS and as you can imagine, that has posed some question on who Chris would root for in this series.  In celebration of his promotion, I surprised Chris with tickets to Game 1 this past Friday night. As we were getting ready for the game, he said he was going to wear his Yankess shirt and I said, HECK NO! We drove straight to the mall to get a Rangers tee for him to wear to the game! He picked out the Claw & Antlers shirt...you have to have watched the Rangers to know what it means. Even though the Rangers lost that night, they tied it up on Saturday and....it's currently 3-0 Rangers in the top of the 9th with 2 men on base. A win tonight would mean the Rangers lead the series 2-1. Go Rangers!

On Saturday we had a Farewell Party for Kelly & Cice who are moving to Shanghai next weekend. We had about 30 people go out for dinner and then to a favorite hangout spot for drinks. We had a great time and will definitely miss them. One great thing that is coming out of their move is that they are giving us their grill! Yipee we will be able to grill by the weekend!

Spelling China in sign language :)

That is about all that is going on here. We have our blinds being installed on the 25th and hopefully we will finalize our living room furniture plans soon. The house is coming together, slowly but surely. We can't wait for Donna to come visit for Christmas and the Smoker family in February. When will the rest of the fam plan their visit?! :)

Love you all and we wish you a happy Halloween! Can't wait to see pics of the kids in costume!

XOXO,
C&C

Home Sweet Home

As I am finishing up loading photos of the house, I realize now more than ever that I can't wait to get blinds. In the glare of the computer screen I see some woman looking into our window and as I turn around, she heads back to her car and drivers away. Creepy! We will be getting blinds installed in the next two weeks and they can't come soon enough!
Here are  few photos of our new home. Some were taken before we moved in and some after. Enjoy!