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.

Throwing Squad

This is the track throwing team. The guy in the middle is Sam's golf buddy.

Holiday Bush

There is a bush not too far from home that get decorated as the seasons and holidays change. We passed it today on a walk and it's reflecting Fall but not Halloween yet. I don't know who decorates it but it changes often. Great day for walk btw, nice crisp Autumn weekend. First time we've had the ac off and windows open in months.

Milk Love

Media days get a little weird.

Too Cool

I think this is the guy sam golfs with.

Guard Kitty

The nieghbors cat loves to come over and lounge on our front walk. I hadn't seen him in a few weeks and figured the fox got him, but there he was last weekend.

Iowa Golf

Sam's been playing some golf this fall in Iowa. Getting some good pictures too. Look out for the corn on the left. Tough to hit out of the corn.

Bulldog

Sammy's 2022 football picture.

Target Dog

The game was a fantastic edition to a quick visit to Minnesota. It was great seeing my family and Adam while enjoying the state fair and crows concert. All and all good times and both of our flights were on time.

Section 110

Last minute ticket buy but it doesn't appear there's a bad seat in the house.

Minnesota United

Caught a soccer game at the super nice, brand new Loon stadium. They beat Houston 2-1 to boot.