Hangin' With the Girls

Today we had a few friends over for a barbecue.  Raul smoked a brisket and we had lots of other yummy food like roasted broccoli with pine nuts, tortellini pasta salad, black bean salad, queso, and fried potatoes with basil and paprika.  I found a lot of these recipes on Pinterest (my latest addiction).  If you don't know about Pinterest, go, and check it out!  We had quite the feast.  The girls got to play and the adults were able to meet and visit.  Libby had fun with her friends Sophia, Isabel, Sydney, and Maggie.  By the way, November is almost over, and we had the air conditioning running!  We even were able to sit outside for bit.  It was a fun Sunday afternoon!

As soon has Libby saw the camera she started hamming it up!

Playtime  

It looks like they are having a very important conversation here.

 

Happy Anniversary

Today Raul and I celebrated our third wedding anniversary.  It's amazing how fast time flies.  The past three years have kind of been a whirlwind!  A lot has happened in a somewhat short period of time.  We bought a house, I was in a car accident, Raul got a new job, we moved to Austin, and best of all we had a beautiful baby girl!  I have a wonderful, thoughtful, caring husband who takes care of his family and makes me laugh everyday!  I love you Raul.  Happy Anniversary!

Gutierrez Clan Visit

Last weekend some of Raul's family came for a visit.  Libby's Grandpa Steve and Grandma Jill, Uncle Eric, Aunt Karen, and cousins Michael, Megann, and Daniel (1st time she met Daniel) all came to see her.  We had a great time eating, drinking, playing with Libby, visiting, getting pedicures (the girls), and checking out Austin!  While we were downtown we ran into my friend Vanessa, her fiance, Trey, and Libby's friend, Sophia, so of course we had to get a picture in!  What are the chances of being downtown, at the statue of Stevie Ray Vaughan, at the exact same time?!  Pretty crazy if you ask me!

Six Month Pics

A few weeks ago we took Libby to a park in Round Rock to get her six month pictures done.  I slacked a bit.  Actually, a lot.  About a month to be exact!.  She was almost seven months getting her six month pics done.  Oh well.  They turned out very cute!  She was in a great mood and made some really cute faces.  The photographer was great and very affordable!  And no, she is not sitting on the hood of the truck by herself.  Raul was holding onto her and the photographer photo shopped his arm out.  

Looking at her daddy!

I love this face!!

So serious.  I just want to pinch those cheeks!

Playing with her tutu.

Little frog feet.

Sweet baby.

San Antonio

Last weekend Raul surprised me with a trip to San Antonio for my birthday.  We packed up after he got off work and headed down.  It was a quick drive (only about an hour and half away).  We checked into the Hotel Valencia and had a great view of the Riverwalk.  While we were there we visited the Alamo, ate at some yummy restaurants, and walked around.  It was nice to get away for the weekend.  Thank you, Raul, for a wonderful birthday!!

Her bangs are out of control! 

Still not sure about beans! 

She was worn out by the end of the day!

Fall Festival

Today Raul's work had a fall festival for the employees and their families.  They had free food, face painting, games, candy, a small train, balloon animals, bouncy houses, a jumbo-tron with the football game on, a costume contest, and live music (80's cover band - The Spazmatics).  It was a lot of fun!  The Covington's came too and Libby got plenty of attention!  She loves hanging with the big kids.  In fact, she didn't take her usual late afternoon nap, but was happy the entire time, even when we dressed her up!  All in all Lib had a very busy Halloween before Halloween.  We'll probably just stay home and pass out candy tomorrow!!    

All the kiddos

Libby the Lamb

She won a puzzle in the costume contest!

Family Pic

Silly girl

Pumpkin Patch

Yesterday we met our friends at a pumpkin patch to take a few pictures.  Before we left for our outing Libby was not in the greatest mood, but as soon as we got there she was fine.  She loves being out and about and is quite the ham.  I'm not sure where she gets that!  ;)  She loved looking at the other babies, the pumpkins, and especially the straw.  Some of the babies were eating it, but she just wanted to play with it.  We had a good time, and she and I are both making some great friends!

Sitting with her friend Isabel

The whole group