Trick or Treat

Happy Halloween everyone. Well Des Moines does things a little different. Yep, I know what you are thinking "Big Surprise". So the kids in town (depending on the town) have designated "Beggars Nights" and so our night was tonight. Joseph dressed up after the hit superhero movie "Ironman". His costume was red & gold and consisted of big muscles along with a mask. And he just couldn't resist carrying around his sword along with him. Kaylee was little monster that was primarily purple with a little green. She was a trooper however she is a little scared of the scary costumes and the homes that are all decked out. Maybe next year she will overcome her fear a little bit better.

"Beggars Night" was one of the best in many many years that I can recall. It was in the 60's and it seemed like it did not get dark until later. However I was very disappointed in the number of kids that I didn't see. You would think with the nice weather that there would have been more kids running around. So I am still not really sure what to think of it except that we now have a little more candy in the bowl. I am sure Joseph is happy about that.

I hope everyone has a great Halloween!

Metallica 10/26/2008

Metallica...need I say more. I have been a fan of Metallica for quite a long time and so of course I had to buy tickets when I heard they were coming to Des Moines again. And my 13 old nephew Jeromy has been waiting for his cool Aunt to take him to his first concert so I jumped at the moment.

Metallica was awesome!!!! I was not all that impressed with the opening bands but Metallica made up for the whole night. They played the old songs which are of course the best as well as some of the songs from their new album. Jeromy and I had a great time. It was also a great event to people watch. Any kind of person you can think of was there such as youngters, elders, and everything in between. And then there are people that enjoy crashing up against one another (aka mosh pit) as a way to enjoy a concert (what a waste of money, can't you do that somewhere else?).

So all in all it was another great concert under my belt and the first of many for Jeromy. I recommend that if they come to a town near you than you should check them out.

Kaylee Dancing

Ok, so my little girl just loves to dance. It does not matter if it is a song on a commercial, movie, toy, computer, or in the car she will just stop and dance. It is the cutest thing ever.

Fast forward oh lets just say 3 or 4 years. Is Kaylee going to want to do the whole dance thing that involves classes, recitals, new outfits, and makeup? The entire process seems like a great idea but I have heard stories about little girls. Not to mention the cost of the hobby is very expensive. And I know myself I would be just as bad as Kaylee and get all wrapped up in the whole thing. So for now I think we will just stay at home and just let dance her little heart out until she is content and wait to cross that long expensive bridge if we have to.