Monday, October 30, 2006

Twas the night before halloween...


I don't want to be a bragger... but check out these amazing pumpkins by my kids and grandkids! Every year they make a huge production out of carving the "perfect" pumpkin... and these are about as perfect as it can get! I love em! (the kids AND the pumpkins!)

Thursday, October 26, 2006

Let's get the party started!

Only one win separates the Cardinals from the World Series Championship!!!! The game tonight was AMAZING! The timely hitting coupled with some crucial Detroit errors made it exciting to watch right down to the last out! Reliever Pitcher Wainwright has nerves of steel! What a game! What a TEAM! Tomorrow night could be the big one here in St. Louis!

Friday, October 20, 2006

Could this have been a "prediction" of greatness????



Had to reprise this photo from last May....
Here is Gabe holding his first Cardinals ticket and looking pretty excited about seeing major league baseball for the very first time... and this morning... well, our Cardinals have won the National League Pennant and are in Detroit where the World Series will begin tomorrow! It was such an exciting finish in Game 7 vs. the NY Mets last night! The whole town is talking about it. In fact, that's ALL they're talking about this morning. Forget about the upcoming elections, forget about the war in Iraq, the Cards are in the SERIES! This St. Louis area family is rooting for them to go all the way, and so is a little fella in Wisconsin!!!

Sunday, October 15, 2006

Go Get Em' Tigers!

For those of you who know me, you know I grew up in the Motor City. However, having lived in the St. Louis area for the past 24 years makes it look a bit suspect if I get all cranked up over the Detroit Tigers going to the World Series this year. But I must admit, I am awfully proud of the hometown team, even if I honestly can't name a single player on the team. I know how much this means to my hometown. In fact, about the only thing that Detroit and St. Louis have in common, besides cars and German immigrants, is their love for their sports teams! Detroit fans, like St. Louis fans, are incredible people...loyal to the max and willing to wait a LONG time between championships. In fact, my sainted grandpa, John Bennett, used to say that the Tigers only won the series "once each generation just to keep the fans hopeful and loyal." And here they are again! Back for the first time since 1984 to go for the championship!!!

Now, the question does remain... who will I root for if St. Louis (presently up 2-1 on the Mets) makes it into the Series??? Well, that will be hard. To be honest, I'll probably root for the Cards... but there will be a teensy part of my heart that will be hoping that Jim Leyland and his boys can bring one home for this generation of fans in Detroit. And I'll have to dig out my blue hat with the "classic D" on it if they succeed...... cos' you know, you never REALLY leave home!

Monday, October 09, 2006

Ahh... Fall's Awesome!





Ahh, Fall! The leaves are crunchy and the air is cool... my favorite time of year, hands down! Spent a long weekend doing a lot of end of quarter grading, but even that is not without its perks. Lit the chimera fireplace on the deck, poured myself a glass of our Norton, and took in a bit of fresh air while I read my students' work.

Also, had to add this photo of the "last rose of summer" - Kate's rose bush, planted several years ago, decided to kick out 2 more gorgeous blooms just before we get our first frost. They were worth saving, at least so we can remember them when the snow blankets the garden. Frost is due to arrive this Friday.

Tonight, the Cardinals clinched the division title by beating the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium. Next they take on the New York Mets. If they get past them, it's on to the Series where they could meet the Detroit Tigers who toppled the New York Yankees and are going for their league championship as well! It would make for an exciting fall, wouldn't it?!