WOW Let's just say October was the busiest month ever!Especially towards the end because I couldn't stop and take the time to blog at all until now (Nov)! I can confidently say that every day on my desk calender was marked with some type of event, appointment, meeting, obligation, expectation, bonding, anything and everything you name it!
Okay where to start! HMM.....
October 19th:
Was our Ultrasound! It's a GIRL! for sure for sure with confidence this time. She was a lil shy so she covered her face with her arm during the entire time we tried to get a decent picture. She also enjoyed literally punching and kicking the device they used for the ultrasound so that helped her hide herself even more.
Later on that night the Wright-Jackson family arrived at midnight. I told my self I wasn't going to cry..but I knew I was just lying to myself. I cried like a little baby when Jayla ran into my arms! It was so nice to have them home!
October 20th:
Jayla turned 2! We went to Casa Mia for her birthday with immediate family and enjoyed some yummy salad and spaghetti! I made my lil Jay Jay queen a couple of cakes. We we're suppose to come back to the casa and eat it but the lil birthday girl was all tired our from traveling and a late dinner. But here we're her cakes.
Lani missed her Uncle Lee a lot and wanted to sit next to him at Casa Mia. :)
October 21st:
Went to Chucky Cheese's for Jayla's Birthday Party which means we really love her because we will do everything we can to NOT go to Chucky Cheese because it drives us crazy! It was super fun, Lani had a great time! I rocked my brother, Jarred, and Lee at basketball! hehe And we helped Lani win a cute lil stuffed animal of the yellow Angry Bird which she asked to sleep with that night.
October 22:
Happy Birthday Nat! We love you! And I hope you're enjoying the lil pamper package! ;)
We went to the Pumpkin Patch at the Country Mercantile on HWY 395 with the gang. T, Me, Lani, my Mom, Dom, Lee, Jay, Tia Joe, Jarred and his g/f Rachael and her Daughter Aaliyah, Ash, and lil cousin Isabella.It was ridiculously windy! As you will see in the photo's. It turned out to be a little sunny later but still crazy wind.
Here we are b4 we went in.
Then almost the whole gang.
When she climbed down from the Haystack
After Lani and Dad climbed the Haystack
Then we took them to the animal petting barn.
Then Lani and the girl wanted to ride the Pony's... and for the first time, Lani didn't want her Dad to walk with her while she rode so she became our lil Big girl from that moment. ;(
T took Lani on the train ride after while I hydrated. lol Then they went on the marry-go-round!
After that we all went to find the perfect pumpkin! Which I don't have pictures of lol
Later on that night we had a cousin bonding night. Taryn, me, Dom, Lee, Nik, Ashley, Kristian, Jarred, and his g/f went to Ceder's for appetizers and drinks. Then we went bowling! We went to the Kennewick bowling ally. Which btw was sooo DEAD, but when we got there and after we started to bowl and make the best of the sluggishness in the air, the guy at the counter turned up the music and made it a lil more festive! lol After that we went home to our house and played some charades which was pretty stinking fun! It was a great night with the family =D
P.S. while we left to pick up the gang because we carpooled. Which was in a time frame of 30 min and came back to drop off a car. Are pumpkins we attempted to be smashed. ;( My pumpkin did get smashed on our doorstep. Taryn's was heavy and got rolled to the middle of the yard. Lani's to baby ones were also in the middle of the yard but thankfully not smashed...it was upsetting!
October 23:
Lee had to leave back to CA cause he had to work. It was sad he couldn't get the time off to chill.
October 24:
Lani and I got to babysit Jayla alone hehe we made a fort and ate. But then Lani had to go to school and I had JayJay bean all to myself! She ended up falling asleep in my arms while watching a movie! I completely loved it!
Ohh Lani also had her first picture day that day! AWW! So family, you will be getting a picture of miss Leilani as soon as we get it! =D I told her to smile big so hopefully shes looking at the camera!
October 26:
Leilani and Jayla took pictures at Walmart together. Unfortunately the session b4 theirs we're running late and they got a lil anxious but overall it was a good shoot! Probably because they had each other!
B4 the photo shoot:
Lani, The Girls, then Jayla:
Here are the one's we ordered =D Aren't they darling!We don't get copies back until November 11!
October 27th:
Ryker's 6th Birthday! Can't believe how old you are! Missing you and loving you. We hope he liked his present! ;)
October 28th:
I bought paint for the living room and baby room. I also spent the last week buying everything I needed left for the baby room which was nice.
October 29th:
Was renovation day! But we did take time to take Lani to the mall for trick or treating. She was Princess Belle. It was pretty hilarious actually because Lani told T he was going to be her Beast. So while I was getting her ready in my room, T got out of the shower and was in his towel when he walked into the room. Lani said: "Dad, is that your beast outfit? Can you dance in it?" LOL yeah it was pretty cute!
Lani as Princess Belle>
The mall:
All of the tables were mostly making crafts and no candy..it was kind of disappointing.....
Family pic plus Belly...
I'm finally rounding out....FINALLY!
LATER ON......
We finally got down to business and started painting the baby room and hoped we'd tackle the living room as well. This time with two people, it went along much faster. Because for those of you who don't know, I single handedly painted, both bathrooms, living room, dining room, hallway, master room, Leilani's room, and downstairs family room by myself! However, T has to work everyday to support our family,so it was the least I can do!
I intended to take a before picture but T had started before me so here is the new baby room! Drum roll please................................
View: As you walk in.
View: Left side of the room
View: Crib
View: Closet
P.S. Who said blue is for boys!?
Well there is my decorative master piece! We are in love with this room! It turned out better then expected! Lani loves it!
We also ended up finishing the living room as well. Originally white, then beige, then the eye- popping blue... now a subtle.... GRAY!
The fumes we're pretty strong so we stayed the night at Denice's. (big THANK YOU!!! btw) We had an exciting time trying to find a house key to get in but overall had a fun, relaxing night. Lani and T had a great early morning hot tubing!
October 31st:
Happy Halloween! We we're still pretty exhausted from painting so we decided to stay in. Lani had a Halloween party at school so we didn't feel so bad. I made a big spaghetti dinner with rolls. and baked cupcakes for us all to decorate. While we listened for trick- or-treater's! Lani was trying to be brave, but usually hid behind T while he gave out candy!
Lani decorating a cupcake for her Dad:
Lani and Dad:
Lani and Dad again:
Lil chocolate face:
November 2nd:
Had my 31 week appointment! Baby is strong and healthy! Growing on time. HR at 140 and my blood pressure is good!
Girls in the waiting room:
So I finally coordinated with my friends for a pamper party:
Again info is December 3rd at 2pm at Tony Roma's. NOT a baby shower. NO GAMES! it's Co-ed. People can eat or not eat if they choose. There's a pool table there lol. All we ask is for everyone's support and to bring diapers and wipes! =D
Later on that evening, Dominique and Jayla left to CA...it was bittersweet. We won't get to see them for awhile again but overall great visit!
OKAY OKAY I'm finally up to date! =D Enjoy this nice long update on the T-Sanders Family!
(After 2 hrs of blogging...I'm going to go eat now...PEACE!)
