Reunited

Finally got my camera back from the shop. It's repaired and working beautifully again. Sweet. I felt naked and helpless without it. Now I need to get out and use it.

I've posted one of Alex's senior photos above. It's one of my favorites, but not hers. You'll have to ask her for a few wallets next time you see her.

The one of Madeline is from a few weeks ago when we went to the orchard. I need to get Abby in front of the camera. I don't have any recent shots of her.

This time next week I'll be sitting on the dock on Lake Taneycomo with a trout tugging my line and a big dumb smile on my face.

Peace-
Matt

Boo

I missed trick or treat for the first time ever yesterday, not that I am bothered by that. I was at the Iowa/MSU game with my brother-in-law. What a great game! Best first half of Iowa football that I've seen. Thanks again for the ticket Kevin.

I should get my camera back from the shop tomorrow or Tuesday. Looking forward to that.

October's over. Damn. Only 7 more weekends until Christmas. Winter's coming. Time changes back next weekend. See you next month.

Peace-
Matt

Asylum

You'd think that this time of year, with the gorgeous weather and changing leaves, that I'd have tons of photos to post. Not so, for two reasons. I just haven't been into it and my main camera is in the shop for repairs. I've been using my little point & shoot, which doesn't really cut it for what I like to shoot. Anyway, that's what you see here and why it's not up to par. Sorry.

Angie and Madeline are currently in Florida. It's been 90 there. Madeline's been loving the pool. Here, winter is on it's way.

The new Harry Potter movie comes out in about 3 weeks. I'm a geek and can't f-ing wait to see it.

The week before that though, I'll be joining the Troutslayers at Lake Taneycomo for a few days. I haven't been there since May 09 and miss the place very much. Going a little corny here but, part of my soul lives there. I've let so much go there and gained so much from being there. I'll be there again on November 11. I look forward to it.

Peace-

Matt

Tens

Madeline and I are going to the orchard today for fresh honey crisp apples (if they have any left) and pumpkins. It's gorgeous outside and it will be a great time.

EDIT - Just got back from the orchard. There were a thousand people there, and we spent way too much time waiting in line. We waited for a half hour in line just to get a couple powerades. I spent $8 on a small bag of apples, yikes. Madeline had a lot of fun though, so it was worth it.

Peace-
Matt

Permit

Madeline & I went to the Ballard football game on Friday night. We didn't get there early enough and ended up sitting behind the student section. A few observations: 75% of the students there don't actually watch the game. Sure, they'll scream when everyone else does, but they don't know why. They're moving around constantly. It's primarily a social interaction event for them. The game is just an excuse. Oh, and they stand up the entire time.

My wife is in nursing school. She studies constantly. It's so much work for her. I couldn't do that. You're doing great baby!

Happy Birthday to Abby tomorrow and Angie on Thursday. Abby will be 14. Angie 29. Abby has been studying for her driver's permit test. Not really ready for that step.

Looks like a great week of fall weather ahead for us. I hope to get out and enjoy it as much as possible. I hope you can too. This is the best weather all year.

Peace-
Matt

Drama

For some reason that I just can't fathom, females seem to thrive on drama. I'm not talking about acting class or Hill Street Blues. I'm talking about emotional turmoil. They act like they don't like it, but I'm positive that they do. This phenomenon appears to be more prevalent during the school age years, but it does not seem to completely disappear, ever. Life is only as complicated as you make it ladies. I feel better now.

Peace-

Matt