Halloween 2011

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Emma's New Bike

Emma worked hard all October to keep her room clean every single day...then she got enough stickers to get a new bike!! And we had to let the princess get the most princess-y one ever!

Her kind helper :)

He says, "STOP!".

Emma's getting so big and seeing her ride a non-trike bike makes me see this. She will be 5 soon! She's very cautious on her bike and won't drive too fast and always asks for help putting on her helmet. It was neat to see her, Emmanuel, and Ben all go out for a bike ride days after this. Are we growing into a "real" family? Hehe that is one that can go on bike rides together? Cool!

Fredricksburg, TX

The Sat. before Halloween we decided to take a road trip to a place we'd never been before. Fredricksburg is one of those bed and breakfast towns with lots of little shops along the main drag that people take romantic trips to. It's quaint and reminded me of Lake George, NY without the lake. We decided this is a place that my Dad and Holly would like. Lots of bikers, cowboy boots, interesting shops, fashions, and food!

Kids playing in the park.


She LOVES flowers. The other day she told me she might be a farmer when she grows up. I suppose first she needs to learn how to touch dirt :)

¡La Fiesta de Bitos! (Ben's Party!)

Monday, October 24, 2011


It be a pirate party me heartys
Fiesta de piratas

¡¡Piñata!!



¡¡Amigos de Emmanuel que vinieron gratis vestidos así!!
Emmanuel's pirate pals from work.

Pastel de zanahoria de Ben 3 años
Ben's carrot cake!

¡Mordita! ¡Lo hizo solito!
He did this all on his own :)

Presents! ¡Regalos!

Arrgh!!!

¡¡Ya tengo 3 años!!
I'm 3 years old!



October 19, 2011

For Ben's 3rd Birthday, his only request was to go to the "woods" park.

Since the "woods" park is right next to Broadway Daily Bread bakery, we decided to indulge in just 1 cinnamon roll to split between the 3 of us.

Later we celebrated with Papi at our favorite pizza joint - Grimaldi's.

And we finally made it home to open that giant present!

Blocks!