Czeching In

Warm days, cool nights, pleasant hikes, and festivals abound- we love October. Our October is similar to a warm May in Michigan. It is a time to open windows, turn off the air, and enjoy the outdoors until late December-January when it starts to get a little cold. We took Lola to "Bite! of Las Vegas" this past weekend. She wore a yellow dress and a bonnet. It was a perfect day to be outside. Lola seemed to enjoy it about as much as I enjoyed my pita with hummus and pulled pork sandwich. We love to take her places. She is an easy baby and never seems to be crabby. She loves to hear herself talk and regularly yells and says dadadadadadadadadadadadada.

Gwen has been busy working and going to the gym. Her dedication is incredible. She looks amazing and I know that I don't always show or tell her how much I truly appreciate her. She is an outstanding mother and wife. I am grateful everyday for her presence in my life. Her patience and support humble me.

I've been busy with meetings, helping students organize a holiday food drive, and putting together another Europe trip for this August. My students are really looking forward to going to France, Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic. I love that I took the semester off from UNLV. Compared to this time last year, it's as if I have all the time that I could possibly need. That feeling should come to an end in January as I get back to work and head toward graduation next December.

We're excited to come home for Christmas. We'll be home with Lola in less than two months. Gwen just bought her a coat last weekend and is talking about getting her some little boots. Poor Lola has never even worn shoes.