Pumpkin Time

Soon to be squirrel food

More Autumn

We are nearing peak color if we haven't gotten there already.

Fall Walks

Our two or three weekly walks together now feature crunching leaves at out feet and a spectacular canopy of color to breath in. Not to mention great Halloween displays on every block.

First Fire

The chimney was cleaned, wood delivered and the temperature dropped. Doesn't look like the temp is going cooperate this coming week but we did get the first blaze going in October.

The Beaver

For reasons unknown, this beaver was acquired by Sam and his roommates from some sorority house last year. It was stolen back from them earlier this year and seems to have returned this week. I don't believe the saga the beaver is over.

Sea Cave Kayaking

We didn't actually go in the caves because the swells were rough and we would have been crushed against the rocks but it was fun.

Not Des Moines

Stepped on a plane Des Moines yesterday morning and stepped off in a totally different environment. La Jolla is our final stop on our cross country journey. We hiked down the cliffs to the Pacific and back up to have a questionable dinner in the village last night. Got some business and fun lined up the next few days.

Pizza Night

Grabbed some Za and met Robbie an Carolyn in Urbandale for dinner. The sisters just got back from a 7 day eastern Iowa adventure. A bonus for our Drake parents weekend trip.

Grays Lake

Many trips around the lake this morning. Crisp 45 degrees in Des Moines.

It’s the season

The spookiness is starting to show up in the neighborhood.