Long time, no chat. Lots has happened since I last wrote....maybe that's why I haven't had time to write!

• I gave notice at my job.
• Halloween came and went -- my daughter was adorable as a pumpkin.
• The Ducks have moved up to #3 in the BCS ranking.
• My daughter had pink eye.
• Our friend next door went back to work after being off for six months of maternity leave.
• My mom lost the diamond in her engagement ring after 30 years of marriage.
• I was able to celebrate my friend's 26th b-day with her in St. Louis.
• Pat busted out his inner colonel and deep fried chicken in our kitchen.
• My daughter said "ball."
• Amazing Race 12 started! Yeah!

Things are good though, all in all. There have been ups and downs, aggravating moments, sad moments and nervous moments, but at the end of the day, we're still standing and there are more positives than not. All of those moments add up to life...and life is good.