Our Spooktacular Baby Shower

Our families have been begging us to get back to PA so that they could throw us a baby shower and we had every intention of getting back, but when we decided to go I was too far into my pregnancy that the airlines wouldn't let me fly in case something would happen. So Ann and I got talking and she wanted to have a party for us and then a ton of ideas started popping into our heads and we decided on a Halloween baby shower. I personally think it was a hit! It definitely wasn't your average baby shower that's for sure! There were both girls and guys there and just about everyone dressed up in costumes, it was perfect!! We had SO much food and let me tell you it was all delicious. Ann and I spent all day Friday shopping and then Saturday day decorating and putting it all together, not to mention that Ann and I were both up till 2am on Friday, I was making pumpkin roll and Ann was cleaning. We had a great turn out and my brother was even able to make it all the way from Laredo :o) ((he was just passing through, but still pretty cool)) Everyone had a great time! We are sooooooo thankful to have such great friends like Ann and Joe, we appreciate everything they do for us!! They are true lifetime friends!! We love them both so much!












**Thank you to everyone that came and for all the great gifts!!!**

36 Weeks

Yesterday I was officially 36 weeks along in my pregnancy! I have NO clue where the time has gone, I remember that first doctors appointment and hearing the great news that I was pregnant, now it's just about over and I am so ready to meet our baby boy! We have gotten a lot a great gifts and super cute outfits from wonderful family and friends, and this weekend I will have my baby shower which I cannot wait for! I am now seeing the doctor every week and tomorrow Will and I have a birthing class. With the holidays right around the corner these days are going by so fast, but that's alright because we cannot wait to hold our little cuddle bug.




Just a quick look back...
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28 weeks


32 weeks


36 weeks

"Fall" in Love

My favorite time of year has arrived. The only thing about living in El Paso though that I do not like is there are really no season changes. Fall is probably my favorite because of all the beautiful colors that the leaves change and down here there are NO trees, and if there are they aren't like the ones back in PA by any means. Well last year Ann and the kids just moved out here and we were talking the one day and she asked if there were any pumpkin patches around because that was a huge tradition for her. I did my research and found one about 45 mins away called the La Union Maze. We decided to check it out and it really wasn't all that bad, kind of smaller than what we are used too, but it worked. Their main attraction is their corn maze, this year they decided to expand it and in doing so it cut out a lot of the pumpkin patch, in my opinion the BEST thing there. We were a little disappointed about that this year, but it's alright we were still able to get some good pumpkins and gourds to take home. All in all we had a great day and enjoyed every second of it even getting lost in the corn maze. Ann and I just couldn't believe that a year has already gone by, last year Gavin was just about a month old and Will and I never thought we would be so close to having a baby. So much can change in a year for sure, but we have had a great year getting to know such great people and having them become a huge part of our life. We know that the Military or any other job can take us anywhere in the blink of an eye, but Ann, Joe, Skyler and Gavin are going to be a part of our lives forever no matter where we end up.

Great Weekend with my Love and Great Friends

I honestly can't even tell you how long it's been since Will had a weekend off, but what I can tell you is that it was WONDERFUL!! He probably wont have off that many days again until the baby is born, but that's ok because we will have almost two weeks together and our baby will be here. This weekend Ann and I went to a "Scentsy" party which was fun and we got to smell lots of different and awesome scents and then ordered a warmer for ourselves and the guys got to relax and kick back while we were gone. Saturday we went to Skyler's soccer game which was so fun because the kids are just learning and Sky was the goalie which was probably the most entertaining thing I have seen in a long time, it was great! Then we went to Buffalo Wild wings for lunch and watch some college football. We left there and went to Cowtown Boot Store where Joe got a nice get up for the rodeo and both Sky and Ann got a pair of Cowboy boots. Will also bought a new pair of boots and also a really nice shirt. We went to the Rodeo that night and it was a blast as always because it's one of Will and I's favorite things in the world. Sunday Will and I hung out and did a lot of nothing, Will finished a paper for class, and then got a haircut and then I made Stromboli and Will got a movie that we only watched 5 mins of because it was a very disturbing movie, but then we found one on the tv and it was much better. To say the least I was just happy to have spent 3 whole days with my husband and he deserved those three days more than anything because he has been working his butt off since April with very few days off. Now we just have to get ready for our baby boy to come into our lives which is coming so fast and we couldn't be more excited!

32 Weeks

Wow, time is really starting to fly by now, only about 8 more weeks left (give or take) and my life is going to be changed forever! With everyday that passes by Will and I are more thankful and more excited than ever. We have found out that we are having a BOY, and we even started buying stuff, finally!!! We also got our baby registry set up and we are registered at Target, Baby's R US and Walmart. We had a great checkup this past week and everything is moving along well and the baby is growing growing growing with a very strong heartbeat. Life is wonderful and God is Great!



Just a flash back...28 Weeks

Monday and Tuesday

Monday there wasn't much that we could do because it was Labor day, so we just took it easy, we sat outside and enjoyed each others company and the wonderful weather. I had to run to the hospital right down the street to pick up Gavin because Ann had to take Skyler to the ER because she has been sick for a couple weeks now. So Gavin came to play with us for a couple hours while Ann and Joe sat with Skyler. Will grilled up some chicken and we had grilled chicken Caesar salads for dinner, by that time Joe came and got Gavin. We watched TV and hung out the rest of the night.

Tuesday morning we had breakfast and got showered and got ready for the day, there was only two more things that mom wanted to do before she left and it was go to the border patrol museum and then the Saddle-blanket company. The museum was very cool, we really enjoyed it! We then went to the Saddle-Blanket company which is a huge store with tons of pottery and rugs and all sorts of cool things. Mom bought me a really cute purse there that I'm going to use as a diaper bag, I absolutely love it! She is the best mama ever!

While we were at the saddle-blanket store Lisa called and said that they were going to be flying out in a couple hours. She finally got all the papers she needed and the adoption agency gave her the ok to go home. We finished up at the store and headed home, she was already packed and ready to go, mom finished packing, we got the truck loaded up and we left for the airport. I cried the whole way there of course, I just wasn't ready for them to leave! We got their tickets and headed to security, we said our goodbyes and sent them on their way. I cried the whole time, and then cried even more that night. I just hate saying goodbye especially to my mom! It's so tough! We had such a great time together, and it was perfect how everything worked out!! I'm so thankful to have such great people in my life, and I owe it all to God. My mom is one of my best friends and I love her more than words can describe! I'm so happy that she got to come and see where I live and spend great quality time with me. I'm also so happy for Lisa and Dan and their new blessings and a successful adoption, with both Guido and Dominic.

Sunday

Just another ordinary day, Will went back to work, and we were enjoying having Dominic and Guido around even though Guido was starting to get fussy, and I think he just wanted to be back in PA in his own house, he was getting warn out. Mom and I went to the outlets to look around. We got a few things, I bought mom a really pretty sweater and myself a jacket that I couldn't pass up. Mom also found me some really cute outfits for the baby that I absolutely love! We checked out most of the shops and then it was time for us to pick up Will.






That night we had mom's homemade Stromboli and I tell you what, my mom is probably the best cook ever, just saying! :o) Will had a little trouble changing his oil because the filter bent on him, and us only having one vehicle he had to get a cab to go to walmart and get another one. A 15 minute project turned into about and hour long hassle. What a mess, but he got it done using flashlights and all.

Saturday... Rocco came into town

Will was off today and it was great! He hadn't had a day off in about 15 days and it was well deserved for how hard he has been working. We all just kinda hung out and enjoyed Dominic. We didn't want to do too much because Rocco was coming in to town but we didn't know when so we stayed at the house, mom and I prepared desserts for dinner and then got dinner ready. We made apple crisp and "Teresa's Favorite Kindergarten treat", we aren't too sure of what they are really called but one day when I was little my grandma and I came across this recipe and I wanted to make them for my Kindergarten treat, and ever since then that's what we called them. They have like a chocolate cake bottom and then you but marshmallow fluff on that when it cools and then in a sauce pan you melt chocolate chips and peanut butter and then mix in rice crispy cereal and spread it on top of the marshmallow fluff... and it's amazing!!! Great treat! We made chicken Parmesan with spaghetti for dinner had salad and it was all really good! Everyone enjoyed it! We went to church with Rocco when he got in and then came home and ate. We didn't clean up right away because we just wanted to visit with Rock. He stayed pretty late this time and it was wonderful that mom got to see him while she was here.


While we were at the mall the other day we bought the boys some cute cowboy outfits, I mean they are in Texas!!!