Last Visit To The Pumpkin Patch Before Halloween

Today, Rob suggested that we head over to the pumpkin patch for a little family time and some pumpkins.  Nati was dressed in the traditional pumpkin and Gaby was Tinkerbell. Our closet is filled with costumes so they did not spoil their Halloween costumes. We did enjoy putting Natalia in the box off pumpkins and letting Gaby jump in the very expensive jump house. It was all worth it. Afterwards, we treated ourselves out to a shaved ice and cotton which is sold right there (along with kettle corn which I really had to talk myself out of buying.)

Family Photos

Until we learn to travel with friends,  our family photos are usual done separated. Oh well!

Natalia walking at 9 months

Natalia watches her sister and cousin and you can see in her eyes that she wants to be a big girl. One of the things she likes to do it cruise around the furniture; however, with the help of her walker, she began walking. We think she will be an early walker like her sister. Gaby starting walking at the end of 10 months.

Talia's Dahlias

Off of Old Adobe Rd., there is a farm we pass on our way to Costco that sells freshly cut Dahlias. I  always thought it would be a great idea to buy some, but I never knew what occasions. So, the morning of Natalia's baptism, I bought 10 gorgeous Dahlia's for the centerpiece. Then I thought about how cute, Talia (which is what Gaby calls Natalia) Dahlia's sounded. Anyway, the place is called Aztec Dahlia's and they can be found on the web at www.aztecdahlias.com .

Natalia's Baptism

This Sunday was Natalia's baptism. She is officially catholic now. Tammy, my sister, and Dave, my brother-in-law, were the Godparents. Fr. Gary, the priest who married Rob and I 3 years ago and performed Gaby's baptism, conducted Natalia's ceremony. She did very well during the ceremony and did not cry. Two other babies were baptized with her. Afterwards, we held a reception at our house with family and friends. Despite all the people, we still had way too much food.

Halloween is Coming

Halloween is coming and we are getting prepared. Decorations are starting to come out. I found the cutest bottles for the bathroom and stayed with an autumn theme for most of the house. Gaby picked out a "just right" pumpkin and Nati poses with a monster with her own monster hairdo.

Not sure yet how the kids will dress for Halloween, but I'm sure t will be cute. Updates to come.

Tra-la-la and Happy Birthday Medley

My digital camera was acting up so by the time we got it started, her "tra-la-la boom dee-a" song was starting to fall a little flat. I captured what I could and am glad she didn't get too camera shy. You gotta love the impromptu microphone and the "cha-cha-cha" at the end. By the way, her cousin Ronnie's birthday was back in August. He obviously made a big impression on her because she's been singing about him ever since.

gaby Jumping on the bed

Gaby jumping on the bed

Betweeen singing " tra-la-la boom dee-a" and trying to ride my elliptical machine, we are having a very active night. Daddy is out with his friends having a well-deserved break at Oktober Feast. I am having a girls' night with my beloved angels. After dining on personal pizzas and "cake-y" made of wooden toy pieces. We moved the castle to Gaby's room and made what every little girl dreams of...a castle bed! Gaby jumped and jumped until she fell off the bed and bumped her head. We have about 1 hour to bed time which seems oh so far away!