Tophers wearing a tanktop!

The Runway to Change store at the Obama website has some pretty cool stuff! I want to get something that says Obama, but haven't decided what yet. I like the scarf and Change is Awesome bag and wish there was a sizing chart for the shirts. We will probably just get the car magnets.

Yesterday I was sick and Topher took me out to Wann for dinner and then we went to see The Dark Knight! It was a nice evening, after sleeping for 12 hours. Oh, it was so needed...and I forgot that tonight I would be at work until after 7...

We are finally finishing up the wedding announcements tonight, so watch your mail!

Last weekend...our house was cozier with the Bakes...

Yesterday we rode our bikes to Ballard for brunch at Tiger Tail. I had my first Bloody Mary ever, they give you a checklist and you can pick what you want. I had a spicy one, it was really good! They just started serving brunch and it was big and delicious, especially after the ride.

We also stopped by The Dray for strong Stumptown coffee and to watch the end of a Futbol match, then it was down to the Market Street to check out Sonic Boom and stroll around. We also happened upon the Sustainable Ballard Fair and a new way to reduce your dependence on oil!

We ended up at the Jolly Roger taproom for dinner and drinks just in time to see the Badgers lose to Michigan. Today Topher is working and I am working a little at home, while watching the Packers and knitting a new sweater. Go Pack! (In case you are wondering, the Storm lost on Tuesday.)
I heard this on nrp and it inspired me...
Caring makes us human...

Baker!

We spent our weekend with Baker the dog!

We mostly tried to stay out of the rain by watching movies and lounging around...
Tonight we watched the Seattle Storm beat the L.A. Sparks! They are tied up and have another game on Tuesday night here in Seattle and YES we will be there! The weather has cleared up and we are grilling out and it is a beautiful evening here in Seattle.

I could survive for 57 seconds chained to a bunk bed with a velociraptor

I could survive for 51 seconds chained to a bunk bed with a velociraptor

The Fears of the Dark trailer! I am very excited to see this movie, because Charles Burns is one of my favorite artists! If you happen to read my knitting blog, you might remember I met him earlier this year. That was cool! It all started when my aunt Diana started sending me copies of the citypages cartoons which included Matt Groening, Lynda Barry and Charles Burns. Thank goodness for her. And while we are on the subject of comics, in the latest issue of Savage Dragon, he endorsed Barack Obama for President. The cover is really cool, but the one featuring Savage Dragon and Obama is one in every 20 or something like that. Topher did manage to get us one. (My hero) What a collectors item! And as it turns out, we like the comic too!

the best new stuff...

I said yesterday that the blog was up to Topher from now on...he looked surprised and I guess I lied. School started a week and a half ago and I am already nursing a cold. I am glad it is Friday and surprised to have any energy right now. My new job is the lead teacher for a Kinder, 1st and 2nd grade self-contained classroom at the same school I was at last year. Right now we only have 5 students and it has been an amazing start to the year. I have an awesome Instructional Assistant who has worked in our room for 10 years, a blessing for me.

I like to make lists, for readers, but also for us to keep track of cool stuff we like, so here goes:

Eli "Paperboy" Reed & The True Loves album Roll With You is Soul-riffic! I can not wait to check them out live. We have been getting into Soul music lately, it just makes you do the happy dance!

The Numark TTi USB Turntable allows you to transfer vinyl to your ipod. Sweet!

Oliver's Twist on Phinney Ridge has Truffled Popcorn that is to die for! If you like truffles of course, it is a unique combination and the place is really cozy and arty.

We are happy that How To Cook A Wolf is within walking distance from our house. We celebrated last Thursday there and it was sublime. I love the open and half open kitchen trend in Seattle, it makes the dining experience feel more intimate, comfortable and familar. Topher was excited to see Geoduck (pronounced gooeyduck) Ceviche on the menu and as usual I ordered half raw tuna and it was goooood!

And last but not least....I heard the New Kids on The Block were back, but me, I always perfered a more urban flavor. I have been waiting for this video to pop up on Youtube, New Edition doing the classic Candy Girl. Enjoy your weekend playas!

Cute Dog Blog!

I don't want to interrupt the cute dog theme we got going on, but I thought we should let all the readers of this blog know that Heather and I got married last week.

And if you feel the need to ask me "So, how's married life?" then you should know that my answer is "Awesome."

Another cute one!

This is Ralphy!