Hello world. It’s been a really long time since I have posted anything on this here blog. I’m sure you are all just dying to know what we’ve been up to. Here’s the most important info.
Some of our engagement pictures are online! Check them out on the Finest Moments Blog! Here’s a little sample – click the image to see the ones posted so far:

Kisses by the Yo-Yo
We are thrilled with the pictures so far, and can’t wait to see the rest of them. Mat is an amazing photographer with great vision. We couldn’t have asked for a shoot that was more fun… or more “us”.
In other news… we finally stained the deck yesterday – thanks Mom and Dad S.! Unfortunately, almost as soon as we got the stain applied to the final floorboard it started to rain… hard. Right now it’s still raining. The stain appears to have stayed on the deck, but it’s definitely a lighter color. I’m just hoping enough stays on there so that I can roll on a second coat and be done with it once everything dries up.
Denali is going to be starting “school” this week at the Cleveland All-Breed Training Center. She’s got her backpack… we just need to get her some pencils, pens, oh… and a lunch box (Ninja Turtles!).

Nali with her backpack - ready for school!
I’m also going to be starting hockey at some point this week. I’ll be playing at Auburn… or “The Pond” as it’s called now. Should be interesting. This summer is the first season I’ve taken off in a really long time. It was nice to have a summer where I didn’t have to go to a freezing hockey rink every week though. We’ll see how it has effected my stamina. I imagine I’m going to be dying midway through the first period.
That’s about it for now. Maybe Miranda will have more to add. I know we’re both looking forward to this short work week. Later.