Fun Times with My Hubby!

Last week Ben and I enjoyed FIESTA to the full extent - went to some fabulous parties and had a great time with friends and family!

Luke's first 6 months

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Backyard live-ins!

Yesterday Dakota was going NUTS at this huge crate we have in our backyard. (We had some items shipped from Asia in this very large wooden crate and we have not gotten rid of it yet. It is filled with bubble wrap and newspaper. ) Dakota would not let it be! My poor neighbors... Well, I finally went out there to pick up D and bring him inside since he would not obey me but I took a look inside first... NO WONDER! Sweet little kittens have moved in. The mom was there and not happy I was invading territory so I came back later when she was out and took photos.

Viva Fiesta!!

Tonight kicked off the grand San Antonio party - Fiesta! We went downtown for the festivities to meet up with some familia. Beautiful night in front of the Alamo complete with fireworks. Luke did a great job - the fireworks lasted just 2 seconds too long but thankfully it was only 2 seconds and not the entire 2 minutes worth.

Luke - Getting his first Fiesta medal from his cousin Tres.

Time for some cascarones!

Daddy is helping me walk!

With Aunt Sarah - taking a snooze before all the festivities. Alamo looks great in the background!

The Tanner fam!

Viva!

Luke - 5 months pictures!

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Quote for Today

If you have a mom, there is nowhere you are likely to go where a prayer has not already been. ~Robert Brault

Today...

Today is Ash Wednesday. Growing up (when I was very young) I always knew it was a special day because we would all get ashes on our forehead and go to church on Wednesday night - which was out of the ordinary for our usual Episcopal Sunday service and Sunday school. Then we would give up something until Easter. In college, I really began to understand what Ash Wednesday symbolizes to us as Christians. For 40 days, JC endured ultimate temptation from the "bad guy" only to succeed through praying and fasting and then die on the cross - what we symbolize as Easter.

What I really came to understand is about the 'giving up' part. It symbolizes a sacrifice - it should be a true challenge and difficulty for us to give "this" up. So, this year - I am giving up caffeine. This is a true challenge for me as I am addicted to DP and sweet tea. Truly - I get horrible headaches if I do not drink a large caffeinated drink by noon. So - while it is incomparable to the true Sacrifice - it is a challenge for me! And, when I feel like giving in, I just need to remember what this time symbolizes.

Some people keep their 40 day sacrifice a secret - some people share. Everyone who knows me knows I am pretty much an open book. So, I am sharing. (I must say - on another note - it will be interesting to see if of my last 10 lbs of preg weight is impacted by my Lent promise.) I know I will probably feel better - with water replacing all the sugar and caffeine I put in my body.