1st Annual Meyer Pumpkin Carving!

Last night, Rich and I hosted our "1st Annual Meyer Pumpkin Carving and Oktoberfest Party"!!!!

A little BRAT preparation by Rich...boiling them in Autumn Beer!
Some of the guests....Suz, Kain and Clay
...the Happy Linich Family!
Next up...a group shot!
Kelby, Rich, Clay, Suz and Ryan!
No Guts, No Glory!
This was a high class carving festival....
we all went for HARD pumpkin decorations!
Here I am with Kelby and Rich...deep in carving!
Getting all the guts out....
Clay had a little pumpkin...but by far the most guts on the table!
Do all pumpkins have the same amount of seeds, whether large or small?
Ryan...focusing on a higher power to get some good vibes!
Kelby working on her "Mr. Gaucho" Man-Pumpkin!
Rich "digging" the guts out!
And, of course, Kain playing with the Stuffed Pumpkin!!!
Clay was the first carver done...and look how cute his turned out.
Next up, was Kelby and Mr. Gaucho!
Nice 'stasch Kelb!
The FINAL product....
Kelby's, Ryan's, Stacie's and Rich's Pumpkins!!!!
The Close-Up shot of Mrs. and Mr. Meyer's Pumpkins!
Rich and I with the Final Product!
And, the mess that was left!

Wow! So much fun!
This is DEFINITELY becoming an ANNUAL festival!
Next year, there will be prizes for 1st place!
BRING ON HALLOWEEN!

The Money Pit!

We officially live in "The Money Pit"....ok, maybe not!

I love our house...but this week we had a leak that is TBD and a

dryer that went down.

So sad....

On a happy note...Rich and I hit up The Home Depot last night and got a new Washer and Dryer! They get delivered on Tuesday. We knew it was only a matter of time....

Our fancy new Maytag Bravo Washer....

and our fancy new Magtag Bravo Dryer!
Can't wait to test these out...Laundry is my favorite household chore and now I have HUGE capacity. I can taste the water and energy savings already! We even qualified for the PSE credit. Good times! Believe me, it's the little things that excite me!

Housewarming at H and Stripes Crib!

Two "love" birds...one stone!

Saturday night...Heather and Adam had a few friends over to celebrate their new place and watch the Husky game. We celebrated with GREAT foods, party punch and 99 Bananas! So much fun!

Me with Heather and Amanda! We punished ourselves with 99 Bananas each time the Sun-Devils scored.

Down the hatch!
Yep, they scored again!
Adam, Mel, Me and Heather...bottoms up!
Just watching the game!
Playing with Kea at half-time (Erin and Rich's puppy).
The pizza man arrived!
Heather handing out some hugs!
Adam...helping....I think?!?!
The "Love Birds"....2016!

Such a fun night!
Thanks H&A for so much fun!

Did you say sideline passes???

....and the ADVENTURE BEGAN!

Rich and I headed out at 2pm on Friday to meet Dan and Jessica in Pullman for a weekend of Football and Friends...and VERY, VERY cold weather!

We arrived at our "COUGAR GUESTHOUSE"...and enjoyed the house was painted in Crimson and Grey and even had COUGAR curtains.

Really, really?!?!

Friday night...we bundled up and headed to Rancho Viejo...

Home of the BEST MEX in Pullman...and DIRTY cheap cocktails!

Dan and Jessica...

Rich and I....
after dinner...we moved on to "THE OFFICE" for some drinks and socializing!
Jessica and I with our 3rd Long Islands....
"OUCH"...that looks painful!
My babe and I...all smiles and having fun!
The "mystery" couple...love them.

JUST MAKE IT HAPPEN KIDS!!!

...and of course, THE TOUGH GUYS!
On our way home, Jessica and I were hiding from the boys....great spot, huh?!?!
It's GAME DAY kids...and 24 degrees out when we got up!

Yes, Rich and I both have Carhartts now...except mine are LINED!

We got to the tailgate...and I let the FEASTING begin.

1st up...Corndog!

Next up...Bratwurst!

WITH many chips and treats in between...yes, I love to EAT!!!

The group shot before the game

...Cougar, Sun Devil, Cougar and DAWG!!!

It's game time...holler!

Rich and my view from the SIDELINE!

THANKS PT! It was awesome!

I even cheered for the Cougs!

After the game...ready to get some dinner.

Jessica celebrating the victory...Me, just ready for the Dawg Game!

Sunday Morning...we got up early and headed to Kennewick to meet up with Shawn and Rich's mom....and indulge in a little Taco Juan's!!

So Delicious!

The boys spent a little time "siting their rifles"...while I listened to the Hawks game from the comfort of the car!

Before we said our good-byes...I made Shawn and Rich pose together!
WHAT AN AWESOME WEEKEND!!!!

...and his Outdoor woman!

It's official...I got my 1st pair of Carhartt Overalls....

I ALWAYS

complain when we go to E. WA for our little outdoor adventures

...and now, I will be warm and have less to complain about.

Of course, this weekend we are going to Pullman

...but you know, that little town is growing on me.

Here's to an awesome weekend with Dan, Jessica and Rich!

Come on teams....I smell a VICTORY!!!