Stories from the Sparks: October 2009

Friday, October 30, 2009

Pumpkin Head

I have been wanting to get JM to a pumpkin patch, but with ALLLLL of the rain we have been having, and all of the traveling on the weekends - I was scared we were about to miss our opportunity! This morning it wasn't raining and even though it was a tad on the chilly side, I decided it was our chance! Instead of making a trek to a "real" pumpkin patch, we walked around the corner to the little Methodist church's "patch." Poor little guy was so confused. He is teething right now, and NOT in the best of moods. Also - you can tell by his poor red eyes and nose that it was cold out - but his Mom was not about to cover up the fall outfit with a jacket. He was definitely more into the hay than giving me a smile - but it's the memories, right?

Friday, October 23, 2009

Sic 'Em Bears!

Tomorrow morning we will be waking up SUPER early and making the quick trip to Waco for Baylor Homecoming - I am so excited! Regan gave JMS this super cute outfit at his shower last year - especially for Homecoming. Hopefully it will be warm enough for him to wear it...and of course we had to try it on first! :) Thanks Regan for keeping my little man stylish!

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Wordless Wednesday

Monday, October 12, 2009

Quick Trip

Two weekends ago we took a quick trip to California for my cousin Amanda's wedding. Even though Amanda and James live here in FW, they wanted to get married in California, and have their reception on my Aunt and Uncle's terrace in Del Mar. It was a fast and furious trip - but we had a blast celebrating with them!

The Sparks flew in to San Diego on Thursday and headed straight to Georges at the Cove in La Jolla to meet my Mom and Dad for some great fish tacos...and maybe a bloody mary or two. (Flying with a baby is stressful). We made it back to the beach condo my parents had rented, took a snooze, and then headed to the beach. Friday we walked the beach in the morning, hosted a bridesmaid brunch at my cousin's home, and then started celebrating Amanda and James at the rehearsal dinner. Saturday was fun filled as well - walk on the beach in the morning, lunch at Jakes on the beach, and then a 3:00 o'clock wedding with a reception that lasted until 10:00 p.m. on my Aunt and Uncle's terrace. It was a fun fun time and it helped to have an angel baby. Truly. Perfect on the plane. Perfect in the church. (Seriously, not one peep). We can't wait to go back and visit again soon!

4 Hours on a Plane with a Baby + Bloody Marys from Georges = Snooze Time