Trick or Treat?

The trick:

A fender-bender on the way to Sam's preschool Halloween party. I made a left turn after stopping and pulled right in front of someone. Lucky for me, no one was hurt, damage was minimal to both cars, and I didn't get a ticket on top of it all. The man I hit was incredibly gracious and kind. And Ryan came to the scene to take Cowboy Sam a block down the street to his party. When I finally got to the party, I found him feasting on candy and cookies, happy as a clam.

The treat:

I ended the day with an enjoyable (read: it was at least 45 degrees out! balmy!) evening of trick or treating around our neighborhood with these fabulous guys:

We R Boaters!

So, we got a boat. Not surprising after how we drooled all summer at all our neighbors towing their boats down to the launch and enjoying the beautiful lake! (Also not surprising considering that I am daughter of Bill, the King of Boat Research and Purchasing! Hmmm... does that make me a Princess?!?!)

Yes, since we moved here, to this pristine and beautiful place, Ryan has longed for a boat. And he waited, ever so patiently, for the right one to come along. One that was not too big (is there such a thing as too big?), not too small, not too old, not too much money, and WITH A POTTY (for the Princess!), of course. At the end of September, the right boat found him. It stared him down every day as he took Sam to preschool. Alas, that boat was to be ours! Not too old, its a 2006 Bayliner. Not too small at 20 feet. Not too expensive as the owner was moving out of state and wanting to unload the boat. And, importantly, a cuddy cabin with a potty.

We managed to get out on it 3 times before the lake level came down too much and it got too cold! You can tell by the photo, its going to be great!



Oh, and reservations for summer accomodations and cruising will begin in May. Check back to reserve your visiting dates! ;)