This is Halloween

Antz Mom's birthday was this weekend and she had a get together at her house on Saturday. It was much fun, she made tacos and I ate 6! We framed a photo of her and Antz Dad and she cried when she opened it. We gave her a card that said Happy Birthday Love Antz, Liz and the Baby. She was so surprised, all of Antz family was there and everyone screamed and cried. It was awesome, I've never seen everyone so happy. I'm sure this was a long anticipated event as Antz is the youngest of 5 and the only one that hasn't had children yet. Antz sister got Mommy a sweet flat screen, her old TV was like vintage 1900's so she's pretty stoked. Not feeling any symptoms yet but not expecting any morning sickness until the 30th. YAY!

My favorite holiday is approaching. I have no idea what costume to be this year. We have been having ridiculous heat this week so we cooked while we decorated the house. We went to Target to pick up some new items but this year was quite disappointing. We only got a tombstone but last year we got some really awesome stuff. Here's the front of the house

O...M...G...!

I cannot believe it!

We went to the doc this morning for a blood test. I get the results this afternoon *fingers crossed*
I couldn't go home after the doc so I drove around Pasadena and I found a gorgeous Catholic Church. I wanted to light a candle but they were all lit, so I just said a few prayers. Antz is estatic, I am beyond stunned. I woke up at 4am and had to pee so I took the hpt. I tried to play it cool but I peeked and saw the Preggo!! I grabbed the camera and took some pics *which came out awful* and tried to go back to bed. I couldn't stop grinning so I woke up Antz and showed him the pics. He had no idea what I was showing him so I showed him the stick. We are both elated, over-the-moon, all the cliches you can think of. I never knew this was going to happen for us. We only told our doc and my acupuncturist, Gilli the good news. It sucks we can't tell our family yet because Antz Mom is having a birthday party this weekend and his favorite cousins are coming in from Mexico. Knowing us, we may spill the beans early but for now the plan is to wait until next week to confirm the blood test. I have never felt more grateful in my life. My life feels so perfect! I can't wait to start this journey.

2 days 2 Go!

I'm gonna make this quick because I am going to watch Bored to Death starring my insatiable Jason Schwartzman and Zack G. Story's birthday was Saturday so Antz and I went to 3 different Rockabilly shops for a pressie. We got her a Frankenstein Bobble head from a place in Little Tokyo, a Frankenstein tee from the Eagle Rock *Philipino* mall and a shrunken head sifter.  We wrapped them in awesome skull paper.

We visited the Burbank shelter and Antz fell in love with a pitbull named Tipsy *maybe she's a drunk*

He really wants a English bulldog because of the extreme mega cuteness of this video

We took Story to breakfast at a place called Dish in La Canada. OMG so yum! Antz, Chris and Story had grapefruit mimosas and I had fresh OJ. The food is super good and the restaurant was really nice.

I cooked spaghetti for dinner tonight. It was ok but for some reason I couldn't cook the pasta correctly, next time I'll use a timer. I am having lunch with Jes tomorrow at Emerald's :)  My Mummy is coming over on Wednesday. Been feeling like my period is on its way, nothing irregular happening. More to come...Mad Men and Bored to Death time.

Weekend updates to come.

bonne peine!

I really, really want to learn French. I want our child to be fluent in Spanish and French. His Grandmother will teach him Spanish. I took 7 years of Spanish so I can speak it adequately, but I want to speak French to our bebe. For some reason, I have not been able to retain French, I have made flash cards, read countless books and listened to French podcasts. I enrolled in a French class at a community college last year but I felt out of my element and it was quite difficult without any prior French basis. I dropped out the first week. Maybe at my age, my ability to learn a new language is slowing. I am considering the Rosetta Stone software, I hear it is very successful.  Ideally, I would learn if I spent a year in Paris *sigh*. When I was in Paris I didn't attempt French at all because every person we came in contact with spoke English.

The Seine River with Notre Dame in the background

On top of the Eiffel Tower

Me and Aimee in front of Notre Dame (257 stairs!)

Hopefully, I will learn it before our bebe is born *that gives me 9 months* Such an optimist!  My Mom may be coming into town next week but this week is at a stand still. Antz is playing volleyball tonight, I have not decided if I will go watch him play. It gets annoying when everyone asks me why I'm not playing. Saying I'm sick doesn't seem to be enough, they want to know what is wrong and when will I be playing again. I just want to scream I MAY BE PREGGO!! so staying home is an easier option. We have been talking about a much needed vacation but I really want to start saving for the 2012 London olympics and if we spend any money that will mess up my savings plan. If I could go anywhere *without financial worry* I would go to Hawaii. I would love to spend our 10 year anniversary there. However Alaska is peaking my interest as well. Oh well, I'll be happy if we get a weekend at my Godfather's house in Palm Springs.

Au Revoir