Melissa's class had Donuts for Dads. She was so proud to have Paul take her to school and to stay for donuts. As you can see from the picture she was on happy girl!
Showing posts with label Paul. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Paul. Show all posts
Pumpkin Patch and Paul's Birthday
October 2, 2010
DD came in this weekend. We had to go to the pumpkin patch while she was her. We went to a new Pumpkin Patch on this year Celina's Big Orange Pumpkin Farm. We enjoyed it a lot and can't wait tell next Fall to take Baby Peanut with us. She will be almost one when we come back. Melissa enjoyed petting the animal's riding the train and taking a hay ride around the farm. They have a pretty little Chapel that they rent out for weddings. It would be a nice place to get married.
We also celebrated Paul's 43rd Birthday!
Merry Christmas!
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Today is Christmas Eve and it looks like we might get some snow today! This year has been good year for our family. We are so blessed for all the good things God has done for us. I hope today and tomorrow you will look back on your year and I know for some it hasn't been the best of years. Just know that we are here for you and praying.
This Christmas Season has been a great one for Melissa. She is older (2 1/2) and she is loving everything about Christmas. Today we are going to make a Birthday Cake for Jesus and make cookies for Santa. We hope we get to play out in the snow and then head to our Church Christmas Eve service. Then come home and get ready for Santa to come. Tomorrow we don't have much planned just staying home and enjoy watching Melissa open up her gifts and playing with all the fun things. We might go over to our friends later on. I just like being home with my little family.
I hope you enjoy the video from our family to yours. Melissa has a big roll in this video!
Merry Christmas,
Love,
Paul, Traci and Melissa
Happy Birthday Paul
Saturday, October 10, 2009
On Tuesday, October 6, 2009 Melissa and I had a little birthday party for Paul aka Daddy. Melissa and I made him a triple chocolate fudge cake on Monday and then Tuesday I did the finishing touch to the cake. I have been wanting to make the Great Pumpkin Cake for years, but just never got around to doing it. I found this cake on Kraft.com and thought this would be the best time to make it since its fall.
Melissa and I bought Paul a nice lab top backpack that he had been eyeing for some time. This will make traveling a lot easier. If you don't know Paul travels at least 2 weeks out of every month.
I made chicken enchiladas for dinner and they were a hit! Paul had a good night with us and Melissa loved singing and helping daddy open up his cards and gifts. Don't laugh at the cake when you see it on the video, but it did taste good.
Our Getaway
Monday, August 10, 2009
I have been so busy since this trip, but I thought I should post about our first getway since Melissa was born. Paul and I had our first a long weekend getaway in over two years. The last vacation we had just the two of us was when I was six months pregnat with Melissa. Since then we have had family vacations.
This was a must needed trip. It was so good just to spend one on one time with each other and remember what it was like when it was just the two of us. Oh don't get me wrong, I thought about Melissa all the time, but I knew she was in good hands. Melissa stay home and her DD came and took care of her. Paul had been working in Calfronia for three weeks and I got to join him at the end of the 2nd week. I packed my bags and flew to Santa Anna, Calfroina. I didn't know what to since I was flying by myslef. I didn't have to worry about anyone but myself. Oh it was a weird feeling. Paul was staying in Laguna Hills and we spent most of the time out on the beach. We love the beach and the sun! Laguna Beach is a nice place to visit. It has a lot of history to it. I was reading the history about Laguna Beach and it is the home of the artist. Laguna Beach has an Art Festaval from June-September. I hadn't every seen many artist before. One of my favorite artist Wayland has his on Gallery at Laguna Beach. I was first was introudced to Wayland's art work on my honeymoon in Maui Hawaii. I don't have a pieace of his work, but when I get a house and have the money I'm buying something from him.
Our weekend started out on Thursday, July 30, 2009. Paul had to work that day and by the time I flew in and got settled in at the hotel it was getting close to dinner time. So off we went to Laguna Beach area. We ate a place call Las Brisas it was good. On Friday Paul had to work so I had a day to myself. What to do, I haven't been by myself in two years! I slept in and headed down to the pool. I needed to start reading my stuff for my new job. That passed the time and then it was lunch time. Paul had a short lunch break so we headed to In-N-Out Burger. This is a must when you go to California. After lunch we I took Paul back to work and I had the rent car to do what ever. I did some shopping and just enjoyed the beautiful Calfornia weather. That evening we headed back to the beach area and had a good dinner at El Callejon. After dinner we walked around and did some window shopping. We did buy Melissa and I something. We got matching ankel braclets and toe rings at Shelby's. They had all kinds of neat items. Melissa is getting in to jewelry and I thought it would be fun for us to be matching.
Saturday rolled around and we headed to the beach. Our friends told us of a nice beach to try out. Laguna beach is so busy, if you just go either a little south or a little north the beaches aren't so bad. We spent the day at Treasure Island Beach. I hadn't been in the pacific water but I heard it was cold. Yes, it was cold but it didn't take long to get use to it. The ocean was ruff that day so the waves where strong. I didn't spend a lot of time in the water that day. I enjoyed laying out on the beach sleeping , reading and just doing a lot of thinking. After the long day at the beach we head for a nice dinner to Nick's the have good fish and chips. One of Paul's co-workers told us about a great place to get good milk shakes. We took a little drive to Newport beach and found the Shake Shack. I think this place was at one time family owned and had a lot more choice to choose from. Even Rachel Ray had this on her $40 a day show. We found out it was bought out to Ruby's Diner. I thought the shackes were good. The view from Crystal Cove was beautiful. Sunday was our last day of vaction. We got up that moring and head back to Newport Beach and took a Auto Ferry to Balboa Island. Come to find out we could have drove to this Island also. It only cost us $3.00 to take the Ferry. One thing about this Island is parking. I don't know what it's like on the week days, but the weekend its impossible to find a parking spot. Every parking spot has a meter so you have to pay and you only have 6 hours to park in that spot. I like the beach, the waves where bigger than Treasure Island Beach, but not as strong. I don't know if that makes since. Paul and I had fun playing in the waves and we got lots of sun that day. We finally got to see a sunset. All the other nights the clouds would roll in right before the sunset and we never got our sunset over the ocean until Sunday. Paul and I had a great time and we hope we can do this again in about 6 months. Since Paul travels so much he is always going to neat places.
Our New Family Pictures
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Last Saturday we had our family pictures/Melissa's two year pictures made. We have always gone to a studio to have them made, but a friend told me about Shelley Babbitt http://www.lfayephotography.com/
I love pictures that are taken outside and not with a back drop, but we have never been able to afford a professional photographer before, other than at our wedding. Shelley said she isn't a professional photographer , but loves to take pictures. I thought she did a good job.
Last Saturday we had our family pictures/Melissa's two year pictures made. We have always gone to a studio to have them made, but a friend told me about Shelley Babbitt http://www.lfayephotography.com/
I love pictures that are taken outside and not with a back drop, but we have never been able to afford a professional photographer before, other than at our wedding. Shelley said she isn't a professional photographer , but loves to take pictures. I thought she did a good job.
You have already seen some of the pictures on the blog, but I thought I would post all of my favorite ones.
Traci
Happy Father's Day part 2
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Last night Melissa and I took Dada out to eat for father's day. Today after his first cup of coffee Melissa and I gave him his presents. I got him a father's day shirt and Melissa made him a picture frame that says I love Daddy and at VBS she made him something special.
The poem on Melissa's gift says:
"Walk A Little Slower, Daddy"
"Walk a little slower, Daddy," said a little child so small.
I'm following in your footsteps, and I don't want to fall.
Sometimes your steps are very fast, sometimes they're hard to see;
So walk a little slower, Daddy, for you are leading me.
Someday when I am all grown up, you're what I want to be;
Then I will have a little child who'll want to follow me.
And I would want to lead just right,
And Know that I was true;
So , walk a little slower, Daddy, for I may follow you."
Happy Father's Day
Happy Father's Day part 1
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Tomorrow is Father's Day and I want to thank Paul for being an awesome dad. Melissa is so blessed to have him as her dad. They have so much fun together. Paul thanks for all you do, you work hard so I can stay home and take care of Melissa. We miss you so much when you are traveling. Melissa loves you and she made this video for you.
Love,
Melissa and Mommy
Our Christmas 12/25/08
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
I had every intention to post this video over the weekend, but we have been very busy. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. We had a great Christmas. This year was so much fun with Melissa. Last year she was only 6 months old and didn't know what was going on. This year Melissa loved everything about Christmas. DD flew in on Tuesday and stayed with us until Friday. Our Christmas Eve was nice, we stayed home and made Santa Cookies. Melissa helped us with that. She loved eating the cookie dough and the icing! That night Paul read us the Christmas story and then it was time for bed, but before bed we had to make sure the cookies and milk where out for Santa.
Christmas morning started early for us (6:30am) Melissa has been having sleeping problems. That's another post coming soon. Melissa wasn't sure at first what was going on, but it didn't take her long to get in to opening up gifts. Santa brought her a Kitchen with play food, two Elmo videos, a toddler Bible and a new blanket. Other gifts she got where lots of books, a new piano, microphone, Basketball goal (from us), a rocking chair and other things. I tell you she is spoiled already!
Paul and I got some neat things also. I got a lot of kitchen items that I asked for. Since I cook at least 3 meals a day I needed some new items. Melissa got me a gift certificate for a Facial! Yeah Melissa you know Mommy needs to take care of herself. Paul got book, movies, lots of Starbucks gift cards.
After Melissa's nap we headed to Paul's sister for Christmas Dinner. Melissa got more gifts at Aunt Maggie's and Uncle Kevin's. She got her 1st tea set, her 1st apron. She got another gift that I need to take back because she already had this toy. It was a special day that Melissa got to spend Christmas with both her grandmothers. All in all we had a wonderful Christmas week spending it with family.
We look forward to a great 2009.
Here is the video, sorry it's long!
Traci
Welcome Home Dada
Friday Night, October 17, 2008
Paul has been gone for 15 days a little over 2 weeks. He had a business trip to Perth Australia. It took him and his co-workers about 23 hours to get to Perth and about 25 hours to get back to Texas. Paul did enjoy his time in Australia. He did take pictures, but they are on the old fashion way a disposable camera. So once we get those developed I will post the pictures. Paul brought me back a nice t-shirt and Melissa got a Kangaroo and a Koala. She loves the Kangaroo and is trying to say it. Melissa and I are so glad to have him back home.
Waiting for Dada at the airport
Dada was happy to see his baby girl!
Giving Melissa her Kangaroo and Koala
Thank You Dada!
Happy Birthday Paul
October 2, 2008
It's not Paul's Birthday yet, but we went on and celebrated it early. Paul flew out tonight for a business trip and won't be here for his birthday on Monday, October 6th. We went out for lunch at Cotton Patch Cafe. Paul had peach cobbler for dessert, he did share with Melissa and I. Happy Birthday Paul we love you.
Paul's bad business trip
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Paul has had an eventful week. On September 7th he and his co-workers flew to Poza Rica, Mexico with a lay over in Mexico City. While in Mexico City they found out that they would not be flying to Poza Rica that night because of weather. Paul and his co-workers had to spend the night in Mexico City. The next morning they got up and headed back to the airport. They are all standby at this point and the plane that they would be flying is small not everyone got on. Yes, Paul was the lucky on not to make the flight. Paul stuck in Mexico City almost 12 hours before he could get to Poza Rica. Monday night he finally made it to his hotel. The rest of the week went ok, but he was pretty much stuck either at the work site that he was auditing or at the hotel. This isn't a place that they could go out site seeing and eat at good restaurants.
Fast forward to yesterday, September 12th. Paul and his co-workers made it from Poza Rica to Mexico city on Mexicana Airlines. When they got to the gate at Mexico City they found out the flight was over sold and it would be until 7:15pm before the next fight would take off. So at this point they are all upset with Mexicana Airlines because they didn't let any Americans get on the first flight. One of Paul's co-workers speaks Spanish so they where going to let him on, but he stayed back to help translate for Paul and the other co-workers. Finally around 10:00pm Paul called and said he was at DFW Airport and would be home soon. When Paul walked through the door he was laughing and said " could this day get any worse"? He had a flat tire on his truck. I said " you have an hour before this day ends". Paul was glad to be home and doesn't have to go back to Mexico until two weeks. He is hoping he can change airlines for the next trip.
I'm glad Paul is home, Melissa and I missed him. Melissa is starting to understand that Dada isn't home. She can hear our neighbor out by the door and will run to it thinking Paul is coming through the door. She will run to the door saying "Hi Dada" and Dada isn't walking in. I feel so bad for her. She loves her Dada.
Friday Night Out
Friday, August 15, 2008
Our Bible Study class meet up for our monthly class social. We had a great time at Kart-Trax in Lewisville . We left Melissa at home with Aunt Maggie. It sounds like they also had a good time.
We had fun on the Go Karts and playing Glow in the dark 3D Golf.
Since we have moved closer to Aunt Maggie Paul and I can go out on more dates!
Thanks Aunt Maggie for babysitting Melissa.
Paul, Amy, Brian, Joe and Paul waiting to drive the Go Karts
Amy, Terria and Me
Go Terria
Amy Playing Glow in the Dark 3D Golf.
Moving!
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Have you been wondering where I have been? Since we have been back from vacation, it's been all about the move. We aren't moving to far, just closer to Paul's work. We will be moving into another apartment with a little more room. Paul will have about a 10 minute commute so that will help, since gas cost an arm and leg these days. Last week I didn't get much packed because Melissa came down with a cold/infection and that put a stop to packing. I'm hoping to get a lot pack this week because the move is on Saturday the 26th!
I'll share these pictures with you! Melissa loves her hats and can even say hat and sign it also!
Happy Father's Day Paul (Aka Dada)
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Happy Father's Day Dada! Last Father's Day Melissa entered the world just in time to say Happy Father's Day. What a great gift that was.
This year for Father's Day we made Paul breakfast and gave him his gifts. Melissa loves her Dada. Paul thanks for being a Great Father to Melissa.
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