We're alive

So, yeah, its been SOOOO long since I've updated. I've got some excuses, of course, but its mostly that I just got out of habit. I'll try to fix that. But with the holidays coming up, that will be tough. Look for more in the new year, I think.

October:
1. I went to KC and Omaha for a software development conference
2. Got my family to start talking again to each other (this was quite a feat, but I really didn't do much)
3. Molly went on a hike, but I don't have the pictures readily available
4. Halloween was uninteresting... stayed at home and drank martinis, got in the hot tub

November:
1. Wes Stueve came to visit for the weekend, Molly went to Florida because her step-brother, Aubry, was getting deployed to the middle-east
2. My grandma passed away from a very quick bout of cancer. I went into KC for 7 days for the funeral and spent most of that time with family... so if I didn't see you, don't feel bad, I didn't really see anybody except family.
3. Beajolias Noveaux (sp?) party... only 5 people were there. Had a good time, though
4. Thanksgiving: had April (Molly's step-sister-in-law) drive in from Florida, Norma and Katie (step-mom & half-sister) flew out. Had a WONDERFUL dinner at Lindsey and Josh's place
5. Thanksgiving weekend we rented a mini-van and went wine tasting (2 full days of wine-fun!)
6. Josh Yoder turns 32!

December:
1. My step-nephew, Owen, passed away from heart complications. He was three weeks from his first birthday. For those who didn't know, he had lots of medical problems his whole life.
2. Molly's Birthday... molly turned 32! Didn't do anything too crazy. A nice dinner, and used some free hotel coupons in Lake Oswego's Crowne Plaza.
3. I caught a cold (still have it)
4. Portland Winter Ale Festival! SOOOO fun
5. Molly catches my cold
6. Molly and I celebrate our 11 year anniversary (of when we first started dating)
7. Portland gets "dumped" on by a ARCTIC STORM! School closes down for 3 days (possibly more... I'll let you know)

Well I have you up to speed now, I think! I'll try to do another post soon with details about the up-coming holiday events.

Cheers!