Texas Alliance for Life dinner...

A couple weeks ago, we went to the Texas Alliance for Life benefit dinner.  I love going, because I worked there, and for me, it is my social event of the season!  Everyone all dressed up, no kids, good food and a great speaker!

This year it was Lila Rose of Live Action.  She is just 23, but she spoke of going into Planned Parenthood (starting when she was just 18) and discovering how they cover up abuse, rape, human trafficking, law violation and more.

It was interesting for the audience to hear.  We all know that abortion kills babies, and we are trying to save them.  But she and her group have uncovered how PP carefully negotiates around the laws, bypassing that which protects our young women.  I feel she is taking the pro-life movement to the next level, and was excited to hear her talk.

Here are a few photos of the event!

 

 

Christmas part 2 and New Year's!

For our 2nd Christmas, we went and spent a few days with Nana and Papa.  We had lots of fun there too!

Then for New Year's, tia Lorena, tio Bert, Sebastian and Arianna came to visit.  The boys had oh so much fun together!  Laughing and playing so well together!  And it was great to meet Arianna in person!

 

 

 
 

Texas Alliance for Life dinner

Last month we hosted a table at the Texas Alliance for Life dinner (where I used to work).  We had a wonderful time celebrating life with all our guests, and was privileged to hear the wonderful conversion of Abby Johnson, a former planned parenthood director turned pro-life advocate!  She was amazing!!

A special thanks to the K's, Butler's, Morel's, Fr. Mike and Paul for joining us for a great night!

 

2.25...

Well, my little baby is turning into a little man!  These past 3 months have been filled with activity.

First, we celebrated Nate's birthday with this great aunts, uncles and grandparents in Pennsylvania.  We had a good time getting away from the Texas heat and having fun with everyone.  Then was his dog days of summer birthday party!

We've also gone to 2 baseball games (saw Msgr. Mike throw the first pitch), lots of playdates with friends, going to the pool, TCU scrimmage, music concert, Dave and Buster's (he loved the racing game), first trip on a boat (thanks uncle Justin and aunt Danielle), Mommy's birthday and lots of time with the family and friends (especially those from out of town like Mrs. Kulle, aunt Amy and the Bratten's)!

My favorite phrase is "luv you".  And Nate knows exactly when to do it!  Especially if he has been a little naughty, or just trying to make mommy happy.  He's also a good echo, for whatever you are saying!  He's been enjoying watching Clifford ("doggie") and Phineas and Furb (I think Ry may like it more than him).

Nate also loves playing with his cars.  He now has 4 Lightening McQueen's and loves them all.  He's getting good playing with cars - making the sounds and all.  He also loves playing with his sports balls.  Just kicking the ball around is lots of fun.  I may have watched a little too much World Cup this year...

Nate also also found out that he likes 2 musical instruments - the guitar and piano.  I see some classes in his future...

We have said a few goodbye's this quarter - Tessa neni moved out in July and our good neighbors and friends next door moved out in September.

And here are a few photos!