Two Peas In A Pod

Tottenham 4-1 FC Twente

On a rain soaked night under the lights, Spurs won their first ever Champions League game at White Heart Lane 4-1 over FC Twente. In my opinion, we really needed to win this game if we want to get out of this group. One draw and one win in our first two matches against the clubs that we are probably competing against for the second spot in the group is a great start.

There were spells during the game where we looked uncomfortable, mainly due to the large number of injuries we have at the back. We kept things together though and found ways to put them under pressure. I don't remember watching a game where we were awarded 3 penalty kicks, so that was a little bit surprising. I'd say 2 of them were decent calls. Since we missed one and scored on 2 of them, it all evened out anyway. The 4 goals scored and +3 goal differential was another major positive since it may come down to one of those tiebreakers.

Van Der Vaart was outstanding (even though he was given 2 yellow cards and ejected) as well Bale and Huddlestone. It's pretty clear to me considering our lineup and performance in the previous two games (league cup and league) that we are still focusing on the Champions League. This will sound odd, but I really don't care as much about the other cups this year and less about then league then last year. This season is all about enjoying our time (it will probably be brief) in the world's best club competition. In addition, I really hope we advance out of the group so that we aren't demoted to the Europa League and forced to play more matches. A perfect scenario would be to make the knockout round and have a good showing. After elimination (honestly, we aren't going to advance that far) we could focus on the Premier League in the spring and hope the other teams that may challenge for 4th spot are still tied up in the Europa League.

Next up we face Inter Milan, the defending champions, home and away. We can lose both these games (although we may be able to steal a draw at home) and still be in a comfortable spot as long as one of the other teams we've already played doesn't get 4 points out of the next two matches. I'll be pulling for draws or even a home win for each side. That would keep us in second spot with 2 games remaining.

We Have A Winner

Le Tour De Colorado

See Julia work the cycle...

Baby Laughs

We heard Jonathan laugh for the first time today. He's already been acting like a big cheese ball and smiling like crazy at Stacey and me for a few weeks now. Stacey was able to make him laugh with some side tickles and some funny faces. Good to see some more signs that he's good natured. We will try to get it on video if we can perfect the laughing conditions over the coming weeks.

We are enjoying this age a lot since Julia is on top of EVERYTHING and pretty much talks, or asks questions, or sings non-stop. No really, its non-stop. It's incredible the amount of words that come out of her mouth and what she remembers...so much so that we're starting to think that she's exceptionally intelligent. Well, at least way above average or maybe she's just a 3 year old girl. It's hard to tell the difference.

Foundation Painted

Today I finished priming and painting the foundation around the front of the house. Hopefully it hides the bare cement and the division between the siding and the foundation. I think it does mask it when you're not looking for it. So, don't REALLY look when you look - if you catch my drift. Along the driveway we need to put back the side door stairs or something else to break it up though.

I've also included a photo to remind us that autumn is right around the corner.

Early Signs...

...your kid isn't college material.

Old MacDonald

Jonathan The Bouncer

Short Order Cook

Making yummy pumpkin bread in my apron from Aunt Michelle...