Well I got one more day of being 30 and then apparently I am supposed to start being 30 something. Really kinda just over it all. What I am also over is our month of being vegetarian. Yeah we did it!!! Tomorrow will be our final day of no meat and then bring on the steak, chicken and oh how I have been wanting a great sausage gravy with a fat biscuit. It is hard to believe that a month has passed since Ian suggested his crazy plan. I have really enjoyed the challenge and feel that I have gained confidence in the kitchen (not necessarily with tofu.)

Can you believe that I have not written a post in 20 days. Yes I am slapping my hand and wishing that I had forced myself to take a few minutes to write down those 30+ posts that were floating around my head and now seem to be gone for good.
The kids are all gearing up for halloween and we have settled on being a horse, a dog, and a penguin. I don't know what strange farmer/zoo owner is going to take them door to door but they are going to be the cutest animal combo ever.
Sam got all A's on his first report card from second grade and Leah got an A and the rest B's. We are so proud of both of them. Both the kids spent an entire evening in Sam's room with all the craft supplies making me a birthday present and last night, while Josh was here, they presented their gifts to me. Melt my heart!!!!! They had each written and illustrated a book for me. So creative, personal and exactly what I wanted for my birthday.
I am kinda having a hard time this birthday since it will be the first birthday in my life that I won't be getting a card from Safta. But love continues to abound and pouring into my heart and life. Oh and I am getting a new sewing machine (mine died). I am so excited. I have decided to kinda start a little business of selling homemade baby gifts i.e. burp cloths, carseat covers, hats and blankets. I kinda need to cover the cost of fabric and am so in love with sewing and creating cuteness. Speaking of cuteness, Yudi's baby shower is quickly approaching and I am lost in the world of tweet tweets. It is all coming together so well and I am getting so excited. Here is a picture of her diaper cake. :)

So my days are continually filled with activities, friends, projects and family. I remember not too long ago when nothing was on the calendar and my days were blank pages flapping from one day to the next in the wind. Yet now I actually have to write stuff on the calendar so that I do not overbook. Well like today for example, a friend came up and said, "ok so I'll see you on Tuesday" With a blank, concerned look in my eyes I quickly asked, "Ummm what is happening Tuesday?" "Oh the husbands have been planning it, you guys are going to come over Tuesday for dinner" Feeling obligated to explain my flabbergasted expression I quickly exclaimed, "Tuesday is my birthday and we are supposed to go to Ian's parent's house for my birthday dinner" Oh my gosh my husband is sooo fired. Apparently Ian thought my birthday was on Wednesday and ....... yeah
Sometimes admits the chaos Emma feels a little left out (like she is not all that I focus on 24/7) so I always love those days when we have nothing to do but hang out together and my how those days are cherished by us both.








Oh and fall is here.... as in the cold days have begun and rain and mud and the cold. Soooo not ready for it. I told Ian that if we have a cold winter I am moving to San Luis for the winter and will be back for the summer. "I'll just be your summer wife" Without missing a beat he asked what he will do over the winter. "Oh you can go ahead and find a winter wife" So maybe craig's list or something but it sounds like we are going to be in for a cold winter and Ian will be looking for a wife.
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Wow and wow you are soo creative, artistic and talented. Amazing diaper cake. Amazing!
30's are the new 20's and you seem to make the 30's look so fun and young!
Love what Leah, Sam and Emma are going to be for Halloween. Can't wait to see pictures. I am so sorry about not getting a card from Safta. I know what you mean. :( Know she is sending you lots of hugs and kisses on your special day and would want you to feel love and special.
well it seems this comment is turning into an email
cute pictures of you and Emma
so adorable that girl is.
love you guys
Dnaya