Ryan and I took Drew Davis to the "orange slide park" on Friday. We had a lot of fun with our Drew Bug. He had a ball...playing tag with Ryan, racing down the big hill, and climbing big trees. Of course, he dominated Ryan in it all. ;)
Drew and Ryan
I love both of their faces in this one
Eskimo Kisses for Aunt Tita
Cheesin' it up on the Big Tree
"A Lot of Dizzy"
New Family Picture My Baby
"Trompitas"-he's going to love this one
PS. EXACTLY SIX MONTHS FROM TODAY, I WILL OFFICIALLY BE
Today is not just another day. Do you know who you are going to vote for? Do you know why? And do you know how? Know this. As a citizen of the USA, it is not only your right, it is your duty to vote in this election. Know when you are casting your ballot tomorrow that you are standing on the shoulders of our grandmothers. Just 100 years ago, we women would not be allowed to vote. Now the history teacher in me feels as though I need to educate our generation today on this and also pay tribute to those women who gave us the opportunity to cast our vote tomorrow.
Now if you know me, you know I can't forget the minorities. Just 50 years ago, African Americans and other minorities could not cast their ballot for their own country. They could fight in a war, they could die for their country. But they could not vote. To commemorate all those who battled for their basic Civil Rights including the right to vote, I have included a clip from the March on Washington and the "I Have A Dream" speech. No matter your choice of candidate, you have to admit, its pretty incredible how much our country has progressed in such little time. Just the mere fact that Barack Obama has the opportunity to be President of the US, is incredible. He wouldn't have this same opportunity 50 years ago, 20 years ago, 5 years ago. So being a minority and a woman, I am twice as thankful.
So tomorrow, remember those who have given you the opportunity to be there. Don't take this responsibility lightly. Educate yourself. For one night, turn off Mtv's Hills, BET 106 & Park (in my case), your fantasy football league (Ryan's case) and turn on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC. Know what issues are important to you. But today know that with freedom comes responsibility. Be responsible. VOTE..."however you like."
I know some Mexicans who dont understand the concept of Halloween so they just call it Dia de los Dulces. I like that name better. So to celebrate Candy Day, Ryan and I took Jake Davis to the pumpkin orchard on Thursday. I am watching one of the boys once a week now so Missy can spend some more one-on-one time with them (and me too:) Of course Jake had to pick the largest pumpkin in the bunch. It was bigger than him. We had fun with our little Jakey....and found out some secrets about Daddy and Uncle Carl too...hehe.
Ryan and Jake picking out our pumpkin
Jake found the biggest one he could find
Showing off the pumpkin he picked out for Aunt Kay Kay
Jakey's Confession
Ryan and I carved a pumpkin of Bailey. Sade, I know you will especially appreciate this.
My friend Lauren's little girl, Ayva came to visit! Precious little Bee!And my flower girl Ella was a little Mouse...I think she should wear this to the wedding.
So to finish this post off, I thought it might be nice to leave you all with a little "treat." Here is a clip from Disney's Halloween Special from when I was little. I probably had my mom play this for me 9,762 times throughout the year...Tita has always been a sucker for Disney. Happy Candy Day!
Despite unpopular demand (from KLV) I started a blog. I've caught the bug. Without full-time teaching now, I need a purpose. A way to express myself. So, here you go. You're welcome America.
So to make it up to you, I will post your artwork as the first official picture of this blog. Congrats. PS. Thank you for this lovely drawing. I loved it!
Kara's Artwork
In the meantime of Kara making fun of me for my new hobby, I have been researching good music. A-beacause I like music. B-I haven't found that "it" song for Ryan and I to dance to for our first official dance as Mr. and Mrs. Robinson. Here are a few I have found that I really like. And some just for fun. Your feedback is encouraged.
And my flower girl Ella was a little Mouse...I think she should wear this to the wedding.
