Carving Pumpkins and Fall Recess

It has been a while since we posted. I was going to wait a bit before I did this, but I knew that if I didn't do it now I would forget. Here are some pictures from UEA weekend (teachers union meetings) and the family carving pumpkins. It has been a good week.

Dallas Arboretum

We went to the Arboretum today and it was awesome. They had a special display which included a pumpkin patch, hay maze, and pumpkin houses. We had a great time and so did the girls.

Labor Day

This is the first holiday weekend in a long time that I don't have any obligatory plans.  What are you all doing over the Labor Day weekend?

Just to be clear, I'm not necessarily looking to tag along.  I'm looking for something fun to do and thought you might have some good ideas.

Nathan's Baptism

Nathan is now 8 and Here are some pictures from his baptism. It was a great day.

Children and the sacrament

Should children who haven't been baptized be taking the sacrament on Sundays? If so, why? What's the reasoning for it? What's the purpose?

(And, conversely, if you say they shouldn't be taking the sacrament, what is your reasoning for that?)

Graduation and UT

We're all done.  I graduated on Sunday afternoon and couldn't be more happy about it.  Laura and I both felt a sense of closure and relief.  We are looking forward to our vacation to Utah and the chance to visit with the whole family.  I took a few extra days off so we will be leaving for Utah tomorrow and spending the weekend with Laura's family in the area.  We plan to spend the latter part of the week with all the Anguianos once everyone begins to arrive.

We are all excited to see you.

Pictures from Southern Utah

We went to Hurricane, UT for our Wright family reunion. All but three of my brothers were there and it was good to see everyone. Here are some neat pictures from down there.

It's a miracle! He can now see

We noticed that Nathan was standing really close to the TV and squinting all the time. We took him to the eye doctor to get him checked out. Obviously he couldn't see very well and now he has glasses. When the glasses came the earpieces were too long and the glasses kept slipping down his face. I didn't want him to take them home if they weren't going to stay on his face but he wanted to take them home anyway because he could see things he hasn't been able to before. The receptionist at the eye doctor was able to clip the ear pieces shorter so they now fit his face. He got home and said "Wow, I can see Regan's (his friend) house and it isn't blurry." I think he likes them.

Family Get together

I am excited about the whole family getting together at the end of June. I am trying to come up with a good, inexpensive menu that will feed lots and lots of people. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions I am way open to them.

I think as far as sleeping arrangements go we will have room for everyone, but I'm not sure about pillows or towels. If there is room in your packing, these might be good items to bring. We have one portable crib for a baby. Several sleeping bags for cousins/kids to sleep in the family room.

I'm looking forward to seeing you all.

Love,
Connie

Kitchen with new backsplash.
Erin with "crazy hair day" at school.
Isaac with whip cream on his face.

Gaius Michael Anguiano

There are more pictures that I need to collect from the family, but here are a couple...

Nothing much to report

So, no baby yet. Looking over the dates picked by everybody, I feel like I'm no where near the finish line. However, I have been informed that no pregnancy has ever gone on forever, so eventually it will end, one way or another.

After my doctor's visit yesterday, I can report that I have made a little progress. Half a centimeter dilated. Not much, but it's something. We will be sure to let everyone know when we go to the hospital for the big event.

Lilia's Birthday

Lilia had a great birthday and party.  She got some clothes from Laura's mom; Play-Doh, sidewalk chalk, swimsuit, and bouncy balls; but her favorite gifts were the $6 worth of balloons we got her.  She apparently really loves balloons.

We had some of her friends over and ate hot dogs and chips.  Laura made some cupcakes that were really delicious and shaped as a character from Yo Gabba Gabba (Lilia's favorite TV show).  We decorated with streamers and balloons while she was taking her nap.  She woke up just as her best friend was showing up and was really surprised when she saw the decorations and her friend.

We had a good time and I think Lilia did too.  She is getting really big and talking a lot.  Her vocabulary is increasing super fast and she surprises us every day.

This is cupcake Brobee	This is what Brobee looks like
Lilia licked all the frosting off first	The mess looked worse in real life
Thrilled about her balloons	This the classic Happy Birthday banner Laura had the same one growing up
Opening a box of clothes from Grandma Zacharias	She got some really cute dresses and these sandals that are too big (for now).
She's too cute with her beloved dog	I just wanted you to see how cute Eleanor is too

1- We have another double digit midget. Erin turned 10 on April 5th.
2- Isaac got a fake mustache from the "prize box" at school. He wouldn't take it off. He loves it.
3- Entry way light
4- Family room light/ceiling fan
5- Dining room light, Family room light/ceiling fan and kitchen upper cabinets.
6- Master bath cabinets- doors were coming later
7- Main bath cabinets
8- Downstairs cabinets
9-10- Kitchen cabinets
11- Wood floor