Halloween 2008

Snow White in da hooowwwsse!

Finally, in all my teaching career, I am allowed to dress for Halloween. None of the other schools I taught at celebrated Halloween so I  am loving the fact that McDowell is enjoying the festivities of the day. Being a Kindergarten teacher, I could not do anything scary so I went with what the girls love the best - a Disney princess. Gaby was very surprised to see that mommy had her own princess dress like her. I had a great day with my students.

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.