Halloweens of yester-year

Many of you remember our costumes from two years ago(2006), I came as Harry Potter while Matt was the legendary sleazy lounge singer, Robert Goulet. I believe this is truly where the image of Matt Moore being sleazy originated. Pre-Goulet, Matt was a sweet and innocent man, post-Goulet, a creeper. I think what did it was when we'd kiss in costume. Yuck.

Three years ago in October of 2005, just a couple of months before we were married, Matt and I showed up at a DCF halloween party in katie-made Spartan Cheerleader uniforms. We practiced for days on our cheers and gladly obliged the other party-goers with our renditions of "Who's that Spartan in my teepee?, " "Bobbie Fischer," and "R-O-W-D-I-E."
Unfortunately, I cannot find the pictures of our first halloween together, I'll have to do a little more reasearch. We went to a halloween party as our first date in 2003. I knew I was hooked when he came to pick me up dressed as the road. Yes...the road.

Anthony picking his nose

So sunday we took our annual trip to Burt's pumpkin farm, and what an affair it was! Since I had already bought and carved a pumpkin earlier this month with Melissa, I decided to just buy a couple of cute gourds for decoration. But as usual there was a little something for everyone at the pumpkin farm! Jill found herself a few hefty pumpkin friends, melissa a few ears of corn....yet I indulged in the oh-so-fabulous "corn nuggets."The guys found other things to occupy their attention. Eric was on a man-hunt for mullets and other exciting redneck sightings, Matt coerced Melissa out of half of her boiled peanuts, and Anthony picked his nose. All in all, a successful afternoon, huh Anthony?

Also, on the way home, the Moore's and the Pepin's played a VERY competitive game of Boom truck and started making up funny false Obama facts.

*I stole these pictures off Jill's blog, because I forgot my camera at home. Sorry Jill.

most useful french

Well, over the years I have used many useful expressions in French, however, I'd like to share with you the two I still use more than any others! "My secret as a French teacher,"if you will.

The first of which is "Je ne sais pas." Pronounced -ZHUH NUH SAY PA- This means "I don't know"and can be used in several scenarioss....per se if someone asks you something in French that you do not understand, this will get them off your back quickily (playing dumb). Or if you do understand, and prefer not to answer, this will work like a charm.

The second I recommend learning is "D'accord." Prounouced -DA COR- This simply means "okay" However, use caution with this one because you may end up committing yourself to some tedious tasks! For instance, if someone asks you "Est-ce que tu sais monter à cheval?" And you simply answer "d'accord" they may throw you on top of a horse, slap its butt, and send you off never to be heard from again!

monster

So I carved a pumpkin along with the Pepins last night. A tradition dating back to the early years of our friendship, 2006. Our festivities usually include toasting pumpkin seeds, some sort of fall dessert (pumpkin log or pumpkin pie) and a scary movie of sorts. Last year we watched "Salem's Lot"which freaked me and Melissa out way too much, so this year we kept it slightly milder with a few episodes of the old SNICK tv show "Are you afraid of the Dark?" (Which we do in fact own 2 seasons on dvd= great television).

Once again, Melissa always carves the exact same face, she calls him "Fred" until he starts to whither up and his lips get all pruny, then its "grandma."

Anthony's pumpkin last year was two faced, but this year fell into the slightly scary, slighly silly face category. The eyes creep me out a bit, but you can't help but giggle at his gap-toothed grin!

I was going for monster face...not really sure if I acheived that particular look, but I'll let you be the judge.

Ninja cat

This little kitty makes me laugh. I highly recommend taking a moment to watch this clip.

Ninja kitty strikes again!

MUSE

So I've really gotten into this new band. Their name is Muse....you know like the ones in Greek mythology who are the source of all inspiration...anyways....not my typical type of music....but there is something about them that I've really come to enjoy. Some of my favorites are...

Starlight

Time is running out

Unintended

Absolution

I've just added them to the top of my playlist on the right....so you can hear them for yourself.

fall

Fall is officially in the air. A friend of mine who knows I love fall very much sent this picture to me. At first I was completely disgusted and revolted, but then I laughed very vigourously. I hope you find the humor in it that I have.