Trick or Treat

Okay, we didn't go trick or treating, but we did have a fun filled Halloween. We all slept in and then had pumpkin shaped biscuits and eggs for breakfast. Lot of play time and then had mummy hot dogs and monster (apple) lips for lunch. Then when Jessi woke up from her nap, Grandma Lipa was here! More playtime, and then we went to Reeces's Halloween Party. It was cute to see Jessi and her little friends dressed up. Jessi was a fairy. She wasn't sure of her dress, but wore it anyway minus the tights and shoes, tiara, and magic wand. Jessi didn't want to leave the party, but we had to get home to eat dinner and possibly go trick or treating. We skipped the trick or treating (thankfully she doesn't know the difference), and let Jessi in her pink skeleton pajamas entertain us a bit before bedtime. Sweet dreams little lady!

Baby Esquivel

Today we found out the sex of Baby Esquivel. The baby cooperated during the sono until the very end when the baby curled up and went to sleep. Since the sonographer wasn't able to see the heart as well as she wanted, we get to have another glimpse of Baby Esquivel next month.

I am intentionally not mentioning the baby's sex because my dad wants to be surprised and he checks my blog every now and then. If you want to know, check out my latest status on Facebook or send me an email.

We are very excited that all is well and we will be adding a healthy baby to our family in the Spring!

Pet Parade & Costume Contest

Tonight Jen and I took Ellee and Bijou to Petsmart for the Pet Parade and Costume Contest. Ellee was a sweet little angel and Bijou was a cute little devil. They looked adorable together. They made through the first round, but there were lots of cute little and big dogs there.

I Feel Lucky

I started the day with a surprise. Taped to my computer at work was an envelope and inside was a note and a very sentimental item I thought I had lost. Here's the story...

Since my pregnant hands sometimes swell, I have started wearing my engagement ring only because it is looser than my wedding band. On Thursday, I slipped my ring off and into my pocket for safe keeping in order to help prepare sandwiches for a charity fundraiser at work. I didn't think about it at the time, but it is also the same pocket that I placed my work keys. Later that evening I remembered I put the ring in my pocket, but guess what was not in there...That ring could have fallen out anywhere where I may have taken my keys out.

Where was it found? The custodian at work found it under my chair in my office. There are honest, caring people still out there in this world. I made sure to say thank you although I wasn't quite sure how to express how thankful I was that the ring was returned to me.

Sweet Berry Farm

On Saturday, Jenny and I took Jessica to the pumpkin patch at Sweet Berry Farm in Marble Falls. This was Jessi's first time to the farm. Jenny and I try to go every Spring to pick strawberries and in the summer for blackberries, but this was our first time for all the Fall fun.

Jessica explored the different pumpkins, created pumpkin art, looked at the goats and horses, created some sand art, enjoyed every bite of a homemade strawberry popscicle, and soaked in lots of sunshine and fresh air! We skipped the hayrides, kiddie maze, picking flowers, and stuffing yoru own scarecrow because of the crowd and what ended up being a hot day.

Jessi did not want to leave the farm. On our way back we had to stop at the Blue Bonnet Cafe for a light snack which, of course, included yummy pie!

We all had a great time.

Outside Fun

Jessi loves the outdoors. After all there is so much to do --- chase the dogs, look for birds, dance around, take a ride in the stroller, visit neighbors, or explore the garden. It was nice out Thursday evening, so out we went.


We then had a day of rain followed by cooler temperatures. Jessi loves her hoody jacket and kept it on most of Saturday. The cooler weather didn't stop us from a morning walk with Jen and the dogs. Yes, as you can tell from the photo, Ellee does sometimes catch a brief ride in the stroller.


It started raining again when we opened the door on Sunday. Since the weather didn't cooperate super dad pushed Jessi around the kitchen and living room in her stroller. She was so happy!

Happy Birthday Joey!

Today is Joey's birthday. We thought it was going to be a rainy weekend, but really only had rain on Saturday. Rain means plan a lot of indoor fun ---- bouncing on the bed, dancing, playing with puzzles, reading books, coloring, throwing toys at the dogs, and watching cartoons and football. Today we went out for Joey's birthday lunch. We tend to go out for lunch when we take Jessi with us because it seems like lunch crowds are more forgiving that dinner crowds when you have a toddler eating with you. Then later tonight we enjoyed homemade strawberry shortcakes for desert. Yummy! Jessi was so proud of helping her daddy blow out the candle on his cake.