Cute dogs & cuter kids were the stars at Midlothian Scottish Festival.

This fall we had quite a few fun outdoor festivals as well as a Halloween party (well, Samhain actually) and a fancy dress ball for historical reenactors. The last weekend in September was Midlothian Scottish Festival in a Chicago suburb.

Although this hat has something to be said for it, I'm just not sure what..

On the day after Midlothian we did a performance for our friend, Martha Shannon, who has been coming to our concerts for years.

Following a spectacularly speedy recovery from surgery, Bill is back in fighting form in time for the Samhain costume ball at Circle Sanctuary.

These are some people who know how to decorate.

So if Johnny Depp decides he doesn't want to do Pirates of the Caribbean IV, not to worry. Replacements are at hand.