John McCain Rally!

On Thursday, Oct. 30, I (Amanda) was able to attend the McCain rally right here in Defiance. It had been 54 years since a candidate for president had been to Defiance. It was a neat experience and I'm glad I was able to be a part of it.

The secret service were everywhere. I guess it's better to be on the safe side.

They had this huge flag and a sign that read Country First. I surprised myself and actually got choked up seeing our flag and the sign. John McCain getting ready to speak.I personally hope that McCain is elected president. I fear what will happen to our country if that is not the outcome. Please pray that God's will is done in our country during this election.The Obama protestors that were there.My ticket and campaign buttons! A piece of history.

Corn Maze and Pumpkin Carving

On October 25 we went to a corn maze and pumpkin patch! We had so much fun together! Here we are on our way to a day of fun!

The corn maze was a little muddy but well worth it!

We were given a paper that had 10 questions on it. When you came to a post that had that number on it you answered the question and if you were right you would be going the right way. It took us awhile sometimes but we made it through.We finally made it to post 10 and we're on our way out!We picked our own pumpkins to carve that afternoon.They had a cute pumpkin measuring stick!I'm not any bigger this year.On our way home we stopped at the Independence Dam. It was beautiful with all of the trees around it changing colors!Of course we took a few pictures!Kyle cleaning out the insides of our pumpkins.Kyle's finished product! It was freezing the whole time we carved them but we did it!My finished product! I was completely frozen.Our pumpkins all lit up! They looked pretty awesome!We had an incredible day together and even though it was really, really cold at times we would have done it all over again!

Apple Pie

Today I decided to try making a homemade apple pie. It took me awhile to get the dough made and to figure out how to put it all together but I did it! I baked my very first homemade apple pie!

Fall Fun

The leaves are changing colors like crazy around Defiance. I love the colors of fall and wanted to capture their beauty along with my husband! I also tried out some of my editing skills. I hope that you enjoy! :)

Happy Sweetest Day!

I have the best husband in the world!!! He definitely did a great job on this "love day". Kyle got up before I did and went to the store to get my gifts. He came home and surprised me with these beautiful flowers, yummy cookies and funny yet romantic card!

We enjoyed spending the day with each other and family in Toledo! Let's hope the Red Sox win to make this a really great Sweetest Day!!!!!

I love my husband!!!

Go Red Sox!!!

Last night we went to Buffalo Wild Wings with Kyle's mom and dad to watch Game 1 of the ALCS. We were excited to watch the Red Sox play on the big screen and to eat some wings. We enjoyed talking with mom and dad and had a great time! Our food was delicious!!!

All decked out in our Red Sox gear!!!

And the Red Sox won game 1!!! It was a great game and we can't wait to watch them play tomorrow night!

Loving Life

We are loving life!!! No one can ever prepare you for the joys of married life. People can tell you how great it is to spend every day with your best friend, how nice it is to not have to take the other one home and how incredible it is to not have to say good-bye, but it doesn't mean a whole lot to you until you actually experience it. Kyle and I enjoy doing the simple every day life things together: like washing dishes, playing games and really talking! I absolutely love married life!!!

A couple of weekends ago we attended the Rib Fest in downtown Defiance. It was fun to get out and be around people. There were several places to choose from and they all smelled so good. We picked out where we wanted our ribs from and then sat down to enjoy them! We were not disappointed. What a fun night!

So Good!

We also watched our parents dog Frankie for the weekend. It was fun having the little guy around. He can be quite entertaining!

Last weekend, Oct. 3-5, we went home to Marion for Indiana Wesleyan's Homecoming and to visit my family. Our main reason for attending homecoming was so that Kyle could play in the Alumni baseball game. It was good to watch him play again. It was also great to see two of my greatest friends, Cindy and Nessa. I have missed you girls a lot!

Kyle was glad to see some of his buddies again. Especially Dan and Dave Wagley! Go Wildcats!

While we were in town we got some very exciting news! My best friend, Amanda Marie Armes, got engaged to David Clarence Hopkins!!! I was so excited to be there and see the beautiful ring on her finger! We are so happy for the two of them and can't wait to celebrate their special day with them!

Another highlight of the weekend was getting my hair cut! I had grown it out for the wedding and was ready to have it short again. Thanks Aunt Marcy for cutting it!

The weekend was lots of fun and it was wonderful seeing my family again! You don't realize how much you miss someone until you see them again. I am looking forward to seeing them again soon but am so thankful to spend every day with my incredible husband!!!!