Married in the Fall

I had always thought that you shouldn't get married while you're still in school because it would make things a lot more complex and school work would get harder.  This theory was completely wrong.  Now that I'm married, I don't worry about wanting to go out to be with Karsten, or worry about the pressures of dating.  I can come home and know Karsten is coming home too.  We can relax and do our homework together on our couch.  Things were so easy, that I started up a few more hobbies.  My new idol, Martha Stewart, helped me out with all of this.

I started getting really into cooking and baking.  I know how Susie homemaker this sounds, but I found it super full-filling to make everything myself.  I learned how to make my own bread, pasta, and other stuff from scratch.  It was not only better tasting, but tons cheaper and what doesn't appeal more to a poor, newly married couple than saving a few dollars.

When the temperature cooled down (just a little.. this is still Vegas), I began decorating for one of my favorite holidays: Halloween.  We decided that something fun we were going to try and make annual was a murder mystery party.  After scoping out a few sites, we found the perfect themed party:  the Deadwood Saloon.

Karsten made the bar by cutting a giant cord spindle he found for free on craigslist.

My masterpiece is the tumbleweed chandelier.. Martha taught me that one!

Shout out to all our friends and family who came and made this night a blast!

Halloween day was also eventful.  We also had a dress up day at work and I came as one of the attorneys.  My little nephews always love dressing up!

Thanksgiving was just as fun a creative.  I cracked open my new Martha Stewart Baking book and learned how to make pie crust from scratch.  There was one test dough that was immediately thrown out, but otherwise, it was easy, fun, and successful. 

I borrowed my mom's leaf pie-cutters to make the crusts of my pumpkin pie and the top of my apple pie.

November was also filled with weddings, shopping, and waiting for the next awesome season!