R.E.D.N.E.C.K.

Dad got into the Halloween spirit

by dressing up for work.

What a hottie!

Jack-o-Lantern

A House (or a Cael) Divided

You say "cheese" with your whole body.

For the second time in our

six years of wedded bliss,

Mom's team (Redskins)

and Dad's team (Steelers)

played each other.

The first time they played

was actually on our anniversary.

The Steelers won,

and Dad spent the night on the couch.

This time, they played

close to our anniversary date,

but not on it.

Mom decked out the

living room in all things 'Skins,

which you loved.

You played with everything,

pretending most of them

were monsters in disguise,

ala Scooby Doo.

I'm glad you were able to

add levity to the situation,

as Mom's team lost, again.

This time, I took the loss a little better.

Dad got to sleep in the bed,

and I even put on your Steelers' shirt

(although I think you look much better in the Redskins' outfit).

Maybe next time...

Trying to Capture a Picture of a Constantly Moving Boy

Exploring Bisbee

While Paul attended meetings,

Cael and I took to the streets of Bisbee.

Another train to conduct

We perused the shops along the Europeanesque streets.

Cael wanted to explore the library. It was one of his favorite places.

One of the many picturesque doors we saw.

All decked out for the Queen Mine Tour

On another train (but this one moved)

In the dark tunnels of the mine

Just like I always say...

The Haunted Hotel

We stayed at the Copper Queen Hotel,

seen in the above picture.

It is allegedly haunted by three ghosts:

one young boy,

one woman of the night,

and one top-hatted, cigar-smoking man.

We were not visited by any of the spirited ones

during our stay, but Cael loved being able to lodge

at the haunted hotel,

which was enhanced

by the Halloween decorations in the lobby.

The Long Road to Bisbee

We traveled south along the Coronado Trail,

headed to Bisbee for a couple of days.

It was a beautiful drive,

as we were able to see

various parts of our great state.

Golden Fall Leaves

A gorgeous view

Jailed in Clifton, Arizona, where Mom used to live (in Clifton, not in jail)

The prisoners look too happy inside the jail caves.

Grinning on the Train

All Aboard!

Choo-choo Dancing

We visited Great-grandma's grave in Safford.