Oct 28th 2009

Liz plays in Advanced Orchestra at her middle school and we scored a very exclusive invite to the FIRST concert of the year.



I think at one point, we were ALL taking pictures/video. I think Jason watched the entire thing through his blackberry's screen ;)



Lookin' good Liz!

Oct 27th 2009

It's pumpkin carving time! Shamara and Derek invited their friends Larry, Christina and their daughter Jayden, over to carve pumpkins.



Liz didn't carve a very big opening to get her pumpkin guts out. Dig Liz, dig!



Jayden was everyone's little helper. She insisted she knew how to clean pumpkins properly - here she is helping Shamara. How nice of her!

Oct 18th 2009

We gathered at the Thornton home to celebrate (albeit a day early) Liz' 14th Birthday! Here's me with the birthday girl, who is wearing a sweater very similar to one I just bought. She has great taste, in my opinion.



Happy 14th Birthday Sista!

Oct 13th 2009

To Red Robin we go! I had never been to this restaurant before. It was pretty good - they had a decent Garden Burger that I ordered, so I was quite pleased. Upon leaving the restaurant I noticed........



For those that don't know - McGrath is my maiden name. I had no idea my family owned an illustrious fish house. Well, wait... that's not true. When I told my husband about this place he said I have seen it before and he's told me about it numerous times. For those that do know me - you know my memory is a piece of crap.

Oct 10th 2009

Family dinner at the in-laws!

From L to R: Grandpa Wally, Jason my Pop-in-Law, Sandy the Moms-in-law, on the phone is Sista-in-law Amber (yes, we share the same name) who I have yet to meet, then we've got Sistas-in-law Shamara & Liz, Shamara's husband Derek to whom I am deeply connected as we're both GINGER KIDS, and Grandma Lois.



Poor Moe-Moe wasn't able to get in on the family portrait, so he got an extra special photo with me. Isn't he cute?

Oct 7th 2009

Beautiful Oregon sunset. Click to enlarge.

Oct 6th 2009

Maggie is a high energy dog. This quiet moments are something to behold.

Oct 3rd 2009

Enjoying the heat of the fire at one of Shamara's friend's house.



Sistas!

Oct 2nd 2009

Sleepover with the Biz.



Maggie is too young to watch Sweeny Todd, so she napped during the movie.

Oct 2nd 2009

My room in Salem Oregon



Plenty of room for my clothes!

Oct 1st 2009

I may be far away from my cuddlebug of a dog named Dooley, but at least I know Maggie is willing to take naps whenever the need arises.