Sip & See

Have you heard of the new trend of having a Sip & See?  It's a get together after a baby is born so everyone can meet the lovely new addition.  I love this idea!  I want all of my pregnant friends to have Sip & Sees after their babies are born.  I think it's an especially great idea for second/third babies, when a traditional baby shower doesn't seem appropriate.  Looking forward to many Sip & Sees in the next year!

NOLA

Pete and I spent this past weekend in New Orleans.  It was so fun to get away to a new (to me) city and to spend time together.  We arrived early Saturday morning, dropped our bags at the hotel (International House) and headed to Jackson Square... and by Jackson Square I mean we headed straight to Cafe du Monde to get some delicious beignets, obviously.  

After a delicious breakfast we walked around the city, went to the Aquarium, took a nap, ate a delicious lunch, and checked out Harrah's.  Sunday we headed back to Cafe du Monde for more nomnoms, roamed the shops and markets, watched the Saints/Bears game over a delicous cajun lunch, made our way to Tropical Isle, Pat O's and the like, took a much needed nap and ate Pinkberry.  I loved the architecture and all of balconies.  I especially loved all of the flowers on the balconies.  All in all the trip was a success and we had a great time. 

Wedding Album

Well... it's almost been a year since our wedding but our album proof is finally ready!!  I am pretty happy with it - and the ten free pages we got for being extremely patient.  If you'd like to see our album see the link below.

http://www.youralbum.org/galView.php?id=31bf6acb6056604d9bb6bdf6a7ce65bc

Labor Day Weekend

Our labor day weekend seemed so short -- which is unusual since we got a bonus weekend day!  Friday and Saturday nights we were are my boss's dog sitting.  I felt like I never left work.  Sunday afternoon and Monday finally felt like the weekend.  Pete and I did a little window shopping and a lot of apartment cleaning.  I am very proud of Pete's cleaning abilities this weekend.  Great job babe!

This week MK is getting her bottom braces put on and both kids are getting their annual checkups.  It inspired me to get a physical which I scheduled for later this month.  Soccer season is in full effect and I spend three afternoons a week sitting in the heat at the soccer fields.  I cannot wait for cooler weather!  MC is doing safety patrol this semester so that makes the parent drive line even more frustrating - if that's possible!  Hebrew school and dance also start this week which makes our Mondays-Thursdays no only booked, but double booked!

When's the next holiday?

Fire & Rain

There are several fires across Texas causing major damage.  In the Austin area alone over 700 homes have been lost.  It's devastating.  My cousin Linda & her family were evacuated from Steiner Ranch.  They are safe in Georgetown at my uncle's.  They were able to get their dog, Cooper, from their apartment which is great.  Their apartment is safe and not in danger of fire currently.  Even greater.

I am so thankful to the firement and volunteer firemen who have been working around the clock to fight the many fires across the state.  I'm espeically thankful to Mandy's stepdad, Patrick, who dispite burning his face over the weekend continued to fight these out of control fires.  That's amazing.  Thank you!

Many evacuation centers and organizations in Austin are taking donations.  Clothing, trash bags, and diapers are especially needed.  Please donate if you're in the area.  

I wish it would rain... and rain hard!  We have been suffering a drought all across Texas and we need rain more than anything right now.  Conserve your water and do a little rain dance for us!