famous in our own little way: Loads of October activities!

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Loads of October activities!

October usually marks the beginning of the holidays. Loads of weekly activities and very little free time. This year was no different from those past and did not disappoint!

One Saturday we had Roly and Jose's Halloween party. As always, loads of fun! They really do know how to throw a fabulous party. It is almost a rule of thumb that we never miss Roly's birthday party in January or the Halloween party. My size being a huge factor, finding a costume for myself was slightly a challenge. But after much searching we stumbled upon a comfortable (most important) and non suffocating duet- Goddess and Roman like toga thing for Omar. It was so nice to dance and hang out... Aiden felt the same. Seems like we have had so many parties recently I am convince he is going to be born with a party hat and ready to jam come February!

Not a usual October event, was Cam's baby shower. I am so excited! For the most part I am the one and only who has a little one from the pack of friends. I mean there are baseball people who have kids--- but none of the original gangsters. Until now--- Little Armee is due here December 14! And I cannot wait to meet him. Being pregnant at the same time as your best friend since 6th grade has been quite fun. Since it isn't my first, I enjoy being able to give her all the baby advice. What she should put on her registry, breast feeding info (TMI), and just every day stuff I guess. When she first broke the news to me that she was pregnant I was so excited--- I was one of the first to know. I felt pretty darn special. Not gonna lie, I wanted to be pregnant again too... and thought it would be so0o0oo0 cute if we were prego together. I guess some times all you gotta do is ask... lol--- about a little over a month later I was pregnant too! My camera's battery died on the day of her shower so I was only able to capture a couple of pics. But she is glowing and looking more beautiful than usual. Pregnancy suits you well friend.

I had to sneak in a pic of the little monster.

Than later in the week it was off to the pumpkin patch. This is a fun little outing for Omi. When he gets older I am sure he may actually pick out a pumpkin. But for now it involves him running around aimlessly and trying to terrorize the scarecrows while he plays with a "Ball" (small little pumpkin he stumbled upon). Still a nice time. Last year's visit to the pumpkin patch was interrupted with a mid-day poop. I am glad to report this visit went without an interruption.

With all the craziness and action packed events, would you believe that I was not able to carve out pumpkin until Halloween day! Which is some what of a good thing, because last year's pumpkin was carved a couple of days before the holiday and thanks to the heat and bugs did not look all that jack-o-lanternish on Halloween. I took advantage that both Omar's were napping and went to work. Turns out I forgot the nose! Yeah I know... hot tranny mess over here. Oh whatever-- at least it gone done! Our little pirate enjoyed it once he awoke from his slumber.

And last but definitely not least! Halloween Night! No year would be complete without a year of trick-or-treating. Last year Omi got to trick-or-treat. But the stiffs by our house stink and candy was very scarce. So this year we decided to venture our way over to Alex and Haggy's neighborhood. It was fabulous! Not only were the streets jam packed with children, the entire neighborhood was truly in the spirit of the holiday. So many had gone all out in decorating the exterior of their homes. Some going as far as to decorate inside as well, one had a Halloween village that was to die for! I am seriously considering swinging by come Christmas time... I can only imagine what spectacular lighting they will have. Our little candy monster had a great time. By the pictures I am sure you can tell he went to town on his pumpkin. Again, love spending time with the fam. Always nice to have so many to share holidays with.