On Friday, we had our first annual Reformation Day Costume Party. Here is the setup:

We held a competition for the best costume and here are the results:

But after the competition, things got very interesting. At the 11th hour (literally, at 11PM), the most amazing costume of all time showed up:

Finally, we want to share with all of our readers/watchers a little video of the cutest 2-1/2 year old of all time. Asha is usually very quiet around strangers, but Asha and I bonded over a special game called "Dance and Run, Dance and Run":

Amber and Rachel serenade Vanessa

I in no way endorse nor support the posting of the Charger Recharger recipe, nor the contents therein. . .

For the past 6 months, John has whole-heartedly embraced my organic, whole-foods cooking; he's eaten organic burritos, organic chicken, organic fruits, veggies, & peanut butter, organic seeds, nuts, & grains. . .  The Charger Recharger is the nutritional equivalent to choosing chick lit over Dostoevsky.  I have pushed this man over the edge. 

I wasn't sure what to wear, so I wore my $100 tuxedo from K&G Warehouse. Congratulations Bags!

Also, we have a little bit of video from our table, with Chris, Tim, Jamie, Kevin, Emily, George, Wendy, Rachel, Jason, Casey, and us:

We love Napoleon Dynamite. Apparently so does the Idaho State Legislature.  Take a look at House concurrent resolution No. 29.  They have some hilarious recommendations. Here are some highlights:

• lines 6-7 "the State of Idaho recognizes the vision, talent and creativity of Jared and Jerusha Hess in the writing and production of 'Napoleon Dynamite'"
• lines 14-14 "tater tots figure prominently in this film thus promoting Idaho's most famous export"
  
• line 18, "Uncle Rico's football skills are a testament to Idaho athletics"
• line 44, "Tina the llama, the chickens with large talons, the 4-H milk cows, and the Honeymoon Stallion showcase Idaho's animal husbandry"
• "any members of the House of Representatives or the Senate of the Legislature  of the State of Idaho who choose to vote 'Nay' on this concurrent resolution are 'FREAKIN' IDIOTS!' and run the risk of having the 'Worst Day of Their Lives!'"