Someone ban me from Steak n Shake

Hello all. Let's see what has been going on in the Hough House? We went to Oktoberfest this weekend. April was nice to invite us. We met April, Bo, Robyn and Bryan. Kristin, Chad, Jon , April, Brian and I came together. We also met out Jen, Andy, Susan, Steven, and Walker. We had a great time and I enjoyed catching up with Jen. We then headed to Logan's for ol' times sake. Hey Brandi! I shook my boobs just for you! Then it happened.............we drove by Steak n Shake. Oh we kept driving but I asked Jon and Brian to drop me off at home and get me a turkey club! My stomach still hurts and the roof of my mouth does not feel much better.

I have decorated for Halloween already ....actually last weekend and I love it! Brian and went to Yankee and bought some festive candles so the house also smells like candy corn.

My aunt and uncle are still reeling from Hurricane Ike. Their vacation house is still standing but 90% of Crystal Beach is gone. They flew over the house on a friends plane the other day but can't tell what the damage is. Houston was hit hard as well. Brandi and her folks faired quite well. Ginger told me that they still did not have electricity. WOW!

My bf Brandi lost her precious dog Skylar about 3 months ago. It has been very hard for her as she is a single girl trying to make it in the world and Skylar was always there for her. Yesterday Brandi decided to get a puppy. Riley Renee. She is also a Wiemar but chocolate. She is adorable!!! I look forward to seeing my new niece and sharing all the good times ahead!

The Halloween costume search is now officially on! We are leaning towards a Gladiator theme but you know I am partial to the dark and twisted. Oh the thrill of the hunt! :)

Today is the first day of fall! Yipee. I am going to run outside tonight I think.
Love, Jen

Long Time No Talk

Hi there. Too much has been going on lately for me to blog. I wonder if anyone reads this anyway. Oh well. Brian celebrated his 31st birthday the 22nd. Brian and I spent most of his actual birthday together. We even had a chance to have lunch together which was special to me cause I never see him! I threw him a party that weekend. We had all our friends there...well at least the ones that count. We had a good time and of coarse watched the sunrise as is a tradition for Bird's birthday. Solomon apparently was jealous of the whole night because he kept pulling the table skirt of the dining room table. It was cute though.

Monday I left for a week to visit my parents, sister and Granny. Again, it was a wonderful trip. I treasure every moment I have with Granny. Even though she does not remember things like she used to, I still enjoy my time with her. If you are patient enough she can pull old memories and stories out. My dad's birthday was that Friday and just the four of us were able to go to dinner and walk around town. It was nice being with my family. I do miss them and now I am homesick. Oh Kim took me on a very long hike which I LOVED.....her not so much :)

For Labor day we met up with Roger, Susan, Cami , Steven and Jarrod. We bar hopped big time and finally decided on Dukes. The people were a little to biker like but they played good hip hop.

This past weekend was Brandi's birthday. We drove to Houston and had dinner with her family. They were nice enough to buy our dinner and hotel at the Hilton. We went out afterwards and met up with her friends from Houston as well as Kristin. Brandi is one of my best friends. She does a lot for me a Brian. She always comes up for our events so it was the least we could do. Brian and I had a lazy Sunday drinking wine and watching movies.

I think that about catches me up for now. Oktober Fest is coming on the 20th and we look forward to possibly going there. Mark's birthday is this weekend and we will go to dinner with him and Celeste. I hoping they decide on sushi:)

Love, Jen