I love watching movies and I have seen many multiple times. These movies aren’t necessarily my most favorite movies of all time, but they just happen to be on t.v. or I just like playing them in the background.
Here are some of my most watched movies. What are some of yours?
Sitting at Barnes and Nobles and journaling, reading, or working on a study is one of my most favorite things to do. I really need to do it more often. I did enjoy the time I had tonight.
*This photo is inspired by one of Dawn’s photo pics. Btw, she ran a Half Marathon this weekend for the first time ever. Stop by her blog and congratulate her!
It is late and I am falling behind on the awesome grand ideas I had for my Team Espinoza posts during NaBloPoMo, but alas I haven’t fallen off the cart yet. I have blogged everyday the first week!
So I am tired-blogging right now to meet my Saturday requirement. It is kind of like drunk blogging, not a good combination.
Not much happened today that is blog worthy. We did get all dressed up for our holiday photos. I hope they turned out well. Annabelle didn’t smile until after we gave her dried pineapple to eat. I know it is pure sugar, but they are still good. I am sure she will come out in a few photos with pineapple in her hands. When Bre gets them loaded, I will probably be able to post a few here to show them to you.
So, oh yeah, my title. I was going to write about how pregnancy makes you forget things ALL THE TIME and how you always feel like you are bloated or have indigestion. It makes your hormones all out of whack and you can’t process normal everyday problems as you logistically would without being pregnant. Oh, and I am tired all the time, but I can’t get to sleep at night. It is fun, really.
This pregnancy is different, because I sort of know what to expect. Miss Lynette challenged me to enjoy the process. I haven’t fully committed to that challenge yet. I still just want to get through Christmas and then I will have two and a half months left to fully focus on it.
I always thought I would be one of those happy, glowing women that enjoyed pregnancy. I thought I was strong and healthy, but it has nothing to do with that. Maybe God is just trying to teach my naturally independent person to be more dependent on Him. I certainly read a lot of Psalms in the beginning when I was super sick. I liked the scriptures where David is asking God why He has forsaken him and that his enemies are close. I felt like that. My enemy being morning sickness.
Regardless I am excited to be pregnant and thankful for this miracle. I seriously can’t wait to meet our little one.
See, I told you I shouldn’t blog when I am tired and it is late at night!
Highlights from today:
- Walking with Kristin at the park.
- Going to the zoo with Jess and her two little ones Iris and Rhett.
- Napping on the floor in the game room while Annabelle played.
- Watching Annabelle dance and sing along with the jukebox.
- Accidentally locking Annabelle in the car when I got to the grocery store. Luckily we live two minutes from the store and Daniel works at home.
- Deciding to be a Priest Night Elf with an Alchemist profession in WoW. Not really. I am just kidding.
- Finding Daniel the perfect shirt for our photos tomorrow.
- Only spending $10 at Macaroni Grill for our dinner (and lunch tomorrow), because we had a gift card. Thanks, Mom!!
- Mmm. the chocolate cake at Macaroni Grill and Ace behaving!
- LOLing while watching ‘The Office.’
- Daniel and I hearing Annabelle say “Love You” for the first time.
Every Thursday in November I am going to be writing about the random things I love in life.
Sun Harvest - Sun Harvest is a local health food store here in Texas. It always seems to be cheaper than Whole Foods. It is clean, the folks are friendly, and the guys in vitamin section are super helpful. The thing I love most about the store are the great deals on quality steaks. Today thick NY Strip Steaks were $3.99 a pound. With a little steak seasoning and some time on the grill these steaks melt in your mouth like butter.
Black knee high boots - I don’t like spending money, but I will splurge on a pair of real leather boots. These boots are incredibly practical, because you can wear them with dress pants, jeans, skirts, and dresses. I like to get a slightly fancy pair with a small heal and point. They go with everything. The best part is that you don’t have to toes painted and you can wear a pair of socks underneath.
When Annabelle goes straight to sleep - I love it when Annabelle doesn’t even whimper or cry in protest when we lay her down. Ah. It’s nice.
Staying up late on a Friday night reading a good book - This is one of my most favorite things to do when I am in the middle of a page turner and you don’t have to get up early on Saturday.
A Fancy Layered Chocolate Cake - Seriously, what is not to love about a chocolate cake layered with mouse or truffle? Mmm..
Daniel and I went around on voting day to get all the free patriotic loot folks were passing out. Unfortunately we weren’t able to make it to the Ben and Jerry’s downtown. But we did make it to a few places that were close by.
First, we got our free coffees at Starbucks.
Then we got our free sandwiches at Chick-fil-a.
Finally, our free donuts at Krispy Kreme. I don’t even like Krispy Kreme, but it was fun to stop in for a free donut. 
This Saturday we are getting our holiday portraits done by the talented Breanna at Powerhouse Studios.
I am going to have to tell Breanna NOT to tell Annabelle to say “Cheese!”
Here is Annabelle saying “Cheese!” It isn’t the prettiest of faces.
That isn’t the dress she will be in for the photos (it also needs to be hemmed.) I absolutely love the dress she will be wearing on Saturday. Those are the shoes she will be wearing. My mother-in-law bought them for her this weekend and Annabelle didn’t want to take them off. In the store she would move her foot and throw her sandal on the ground. But when we offered the shiny black shoes she would hold out her foot. It was too funny. She is definitely a girl!
Tomorrow half (or should I say less than 270 electoral votes) of us will be able to buy the “Don’t Blame Me I Voted for _____” bumper stickers.
For those that don’t win, here’s a glimpse of your future:
I know this post is a little late in coming, but here are a few photos from our Friday evening. We headed over to Daniel’s sister’s house, so Annabelle could trick or treat with her cousins. They also have a larger neighborhood than ours. We were totally surprised by how many kids there were and how many houses participated. Daniel’s parents also joined us and we had an awesome time!
Annabelle was dressed as a University of Texas Cheerleader. Aubrey was Sharpay from High School Musical and Kaela was a pirate.
Here is a photo of the girls from last year.
On Saturday Daniel and I celebrated our five year wedding anniversary! We spent the day gladly hosting McKenna and DJ’s garage sale at our house. The sale is benefiting the adoption of Baby Reese. McKenna posted how the sale went here. They did really well!
In the evening Daniel and I watched the UT game with the Springirths. Boy, it was a rough game, but we are still ranked number 4 (with hopes)!
I think the best part of the day was putting Annabelle to bed early and eating our chicken wings in peace. For real. No saying “You need sit down now,” no begging of food, no refusal of food, no fussing. just quiet. Gosh, we are parents.
It has been an incredible five years. I can’t wait for another five. For the record, we will officially celebrate our Babymoon/Anniversary weekend after Thanksgiving. We are staying downtown and I want the lights up on the riverwalk before we head down there.
Here is a photo from our wedding.
Below are photos of one of my most favorite moments of our wedding. Right after the ceremony everyone went in, got some drinks and found a seat while Daniel and I took a few photos. (We had taken the bulk of the photos before the wedding. (gasp!) Yep, he saw me before the wedding.) Then, as we entered we were led in by 9 members of the mariachi band trumpeting our entrance. Then the DJ announced us “Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Espinoza!” and everyone cheered for us. I really felt celebrated and you could just feel that everyone was really happy for us. It really kicked off a fabulous and fun reception!
