I never would have guessed it

Based on a previous post of mine from last year, you can probably guess I am pretty happy about today's events.  It's great that an old school, hard nosed player won the award.  I'd have loved to see Morneau get it but honestly, Pedroia and Youkilis both deserved it more this year.  Personally, I think you could even make more of a case for Mauer then you can Morneau.  The final vote for the top four was Pedroia 317, Morneau 257, Youkilis 201 and Mauer 188.  Considering Pujols won the NL MVP, I must say I'm very pleased all around.

Halloween 2008

For Halloween this year, my parents and Matt/Morgan came down to hang out with us.  Gina and Morgan stayed back at the house to hand out candy and everyone else (Al/Jeanine/Matt/Molly/Casey/Nattie/Macie/me) went out.  Nattie was a skunk and Macie was a chicken (recycled from a few years ago).

As always, Molly was kind enough to buy a new outfit for the girls this year. 

Our trip path was around the pond that is out our front window (both sides of the street).  Gina and I figured that Macie would make it about ten houses and then we'd need to bring her back but she ended up being a trooper.  We trick-or-treated for almost two hours.  Both the girls were fantastic and had a great time. 
Surprisingly, the skunk costume was the hit of the neighborhood.  I couldn't believe how many people commented on it.

Here are some pictures from the night: