Does anyone read this?

I keep wondering does anyone besides Tami and my mom and occasionally my sister read this blog. Or am I writing to cyber-space? I was really hoping we would get a strong following. This would be the perfect thing for Jess, Uncle Tom, Meg (Gavin stories are great), Dolatowski clan in Florida. Come on people!Blog all ready- I know you want to!

Here's to more people jumping on the bandwagon!

Pumpkin Carving Fun!

Helping Daddy clean out the pumpkin seeds so we can bake them.

Not so in to getting my hands icky.

I'm really allowed on the table?!

Pumpkin in the toes!

After 4 minutes of carving she was all done.

Todds's intense concentration pumpkin carving.

My pumpkin- it's a monster/dragon!

Todd's pumpkin

A clinch seemed like such a cinch...

Arriving to the game I thought I would be a part of Indians history. A clinch and a trip to the World Series. Followed by fireworks going off and someone streaking across the field. Boy, oh boy, was I wrong. I should of known better when Boston hit a lead off homer. C.C. just wasn't playing like this was a championship game. Maybe he is making bets. Someone please tell me why we just let Manny stand comfortably in the box? So that when he gets a pitch he likes he clobbers it to right center. I'm not saying hit him with the ball, I am saying force him to move. I can see these things and I don't like sports. Where was Eric Wedge or the pitching coaches?! It was a poorly played and poorly coached game. I think we got a little cocky and it kicked us in the balls. Hopefully we can win it tomorrow in Boston.

In other news Ella had her 15 month check-up today. Everything looks great and she is in the 90th percentile for weight and height. She's stayed right on track so I must be doing something right. November 7th is surgery day for her. She will have her PDA fixed. If you go on to webmd you can type in PDA (its a pediatric heart condition) and read all about it and the procedure. So far she should be able to come home that night. I just pray that everything goes well and the doctors treat her like she is there own. It's a very scary thing to put your childs life in someone else's hands. I told the cardiologist to make sure I don't hate him- because I will if something goes wrong. Please keep Ella in your prayers.

Here's to celebrating Sweetest Day with a trip to the World Series and with someone you love.

Don't let a 15 month old play with your keys

Mom was over tonight to visit, eat some dinner (sloppy Joe's if you care to know) and watch Ella for an hour while Todd and I met with the architect. Well, while Mom was babysitting, Ella got into her purse and was playing with her keys. Naturally she manages to set the anti-theft lock. A feature no one knew the HHR had. As Ter goes to leave she can't get the key to turn in the ignition. I go over to give it a try (sidenote: my weird neighbor Tom also joins in for backup. I'm not even sure how or when or where or why. I guess its just true Tom fashion.) After busting out the owners manual and a good 10 minutes of trying finally the key turns. Lesson learned do not give your keys to a 15 month old. She will inevitably figure out how to set a feature off in your car you did not know you had or know how to turn off.

In other news the meeting with the architect went well. We had to switch a couple things but the house plans are coming along nicely. If you want to check out the floor plan go to www.mascord.com enter in number 22142A. We made some things bigger and added a screen porch and double doors to the front enterance. We also switched some rooms around and added a basement, but you will get the general idea. Looks like the current house that stands on Austin will be knocked down in the next month. You can be sure I will post some pictures.

Tomorrow night Todd and I will be going to the Indians game. Lets hope for a victory! Here's to something going good for the city of Cleveland!

Since I'm Anti-MySpace....

Since I refuse to have a MySpace account (and that makes Tami mad) we decided to start these blogs. I'm actually kind of into this because I can update everyone on a regular basis without sending out an e-mail. I always feel so dumb writing an e-mail. Then people tend to get caught in the vicious cycle of e-mailing back and forth about nothing because no one wants to be the guy who randomly ended the corespondence. So now your asking yourself, what can I expect on this blog? Well for starters updates on the family life, Ella stories and pictures, personal reflections, and wedding updates. When you need to look like you are busy at work or school drop on by and see whats going on. I hope this page brings a smile to your face and chuckle out of your mouth. Here's to keeping in touch no matter where you live!