An Evening Walk

The other evening (October 30 around 5:30PM b/f the time change) when Rodolfo came home from work he asked if I would like to go down to the Myriad Gardens to walk around. I'm so glad he suggested it because it was just gorgeous out there. We saw lots of professional photographers snapping photos. Luckily I had my camera in my purse. We positioned ourselves and Gigi in the same spots we saw the photographers positioning their clients so that we too could take advantage of the light and landscaping. Rodolfo reminded me of the obscure fact that I.M. Pei designed the Myriad Gardens. I had forgotten this fact, for shame, for shame. Pei also designed the glass pyramids outside of the Louvre. Aren't we lucky to have such high design in OKC? I want to return to the gardens to talk with some of the landscapers that work there. Maybe they can give me ideas for my own garden!!!

Palin Power!

Gigi went with me to the polls today and we cast our vote. Here she is playing with the sticker they gave us. For a few weeks in September I considered voting for Obama, but ultimately decided that he just didn't jive with some of the issues that are central to my heart-- especially the issue of abortion. Obama is a great choice, though, for the natural gas industry-- important to Oklahoma and our family. I think that Obama will win, but I certainly am cheering on McCain. Palin was the deciding factor for me. I admire her so much for her courage and gusto. It was endlessly spoofed on Saturday Night Live that she would just be one heart beat away from being President. And all I have to say is, what's wrong with that? Contrary to the cliched sentiment around here, I think that her experience combined with her wit, energy and character make her an excellent choice for the office. If McCain doesn't win this time around, I'm all for Palin for President 2012!

Here are the flags flying outside of the location I cast my vote. Isn't that a sight to be proud of? God Bless the USA!

Here is me casting my vote. I wonder if it was legal for me to take this photo. Hopefully so. I just wanted to record my vote in this historic election. I bet the stock market soars tomorrow.

Just because...

Nothing particularly special was happening when I took these pictures this weekend. I just thought I would post them just because I like 'em.

Happy Halloween 2008!

Happy Halloween! Georgia is going to be Abby Cadabby from Sesame Street today. Here is a photo of her out in our backyard this morning. Wally will be a pirate. If I get a good shot of him I'll add it to the blog as well!

Okay here is Wally's best shot. He doesn't look too happy because he wasn't. However, once he realized that wearing that costume got him a ticket out of the house and on a walk through the neighborhood he perked up quite a bit. Later that evening Rodolfo and I went to a party where we dressed up as Ceasar (Rodolfo) and a flapper (me). My mom has some of those pictures, I'll see if I can snag a few.

What a month!

Me and Georgia at the pumpkin patch! It was such a beautiful day. Really, sometimes the Oklahoma countryside reminds me of Provence. On this day I completely felt as if I was on a farm in France.

Here are (from left) some of our church buddies-- Abby, Lily, Carter & Gigi.

Gigi was fascinated with the pony, but she was scared riding on his back.

I just liked this photo of the lamb. Isn't he giving me a cute expression? It is like he is saying "hi , glad to see you."

Oink, oink, oink, oink. This is Georgia's first encounter with a pig.

Me and Rodolfo at the 12 x 12 auction here in OKC. We had a night on the town and had a lot of fun!

Georgia has taken to putting on my shoes and Rodolfo's too. Here she is in my rain boots. They are a little big for her shorty legs.

Here we are visiting Mindy down in Dallas this weekend. Mindy is at 32 weeks in this photo. Only 8 weeks more and we get to see Elle!!!!!

Here my rebel 2 year old decided to do a little bathroom artwork. I wondered why she was so quiet, and discovered that she had been painting with toothpaste. Aye!

Last but not least, here are me, Allison, Amy & Jenny all dressed up in our 80s garb ready to boogie at the NKOTB reunion concert (please disregard my sandals, I didn't pack any comfortable shoes and had to make due with what I brought)!!! We had so much fun. I can't believe its been almost 20 years since we last went to see those boys in concert. My oh my how time flies!