Yucky weekend

Andrew and I had a great Thanksgiving. We went to visit his family. They aren't very punctual but they sure can cook! We had a great meal. I brought a chicken poppy seed casserole and it was definitely a hit! I got the recipe from a co-worker's wife and have been sharing it with everyone, as I'm sure she did too.

Later that evening though, I started feeling yuck. Well, it only got worse. By Friday I had a sore throat. Saturday, I went to the doctor and they told me I had a bacterial infection. He prescribed me a z-pack which I've been taking, along with Tylenol. My sore throat is gone, but I can't quit blowing my nose. I have all this drainage and my voice sounds horrible! I stayed home from work today, but hopefully I'll be back by tomorrow.

On top of all of that, my great-grandma passed away Sunday night. I was sad when I found out, but she was 100 years old and lived a long life so that gives me peace. The obituary will be online tomorrow, and I think I might post part of it. My mom told me today that my aunt included Nicholas in it. It's going to read that my great-grandma had "11 grand children, 20 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren and one on the way." I thought that was very nice to include Nicholas because they really didn't have to.

Speaking of Nicholas, I'm going to work on his room some. Nothing major, but just feel like getting off the couch for a bit.

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and is staying warm in this new cold weather. Brrrr!

Glider

We ordered our glider today! Can't wait to get it in. It's so comfy! (Ours is not so dark. We ordered the cherry color to match the crib.)

November update

While I still prefer writing in my journal, I just wanted to give everyone an update!

Baby news --
It's a BOY! We're naming him Nicholas James and so far he's a BIG boy! He's weighing 2 lbs. 4 oz. right now, and I'm terrified. lol Big babies run in both Andrew and my family and Nicholas is definitely proving that point!

Andrew and I have registered and are pretty much finished up. We've gotten the crib, dresser and have organized the baby's room for the most part. We still have lots to do but we'll get there.

My stomach now moves. You can look at my stomach and see him move which is a little weird at times when I'm not expecting it. I've seen several people stare at my tummy and I wonder if they can see him moving while we're talking. lol

Speaking of people --I (along with my friend Amy) have gotten some of the rudest comments ever regarding our pregnancy. People just don't have tact when they open their mouths! We've both gotten some pretty strange/inappropriate comments and are determined to write a book about it. May it will be an etiquette book when all is said and done! lol

Upcoming events --
Nov. 27 -Thanksgiving with my (extended) in-laws
Dec. 5 -Baby shower in SA
Dec. 12 -Friend shower (mainly sorority sisters)
Dec. 24- Andrew's birthday & Christmas Eve at my in-laws
Dec. 25 -Christmas Day --traveling to SA
Jan. 15 -Tentative work shower
Jan. 16 -Baby shower in Comanche (tentative date)

Then...Nicholas will be here! He's measuring a week and a half ahead of schedule so I'm guessing he'll be here at the beginning of February. Time sure is flying!

Hope all is well! I'm off to bed :) Night!

Taking a break

I'm going to take a break from blogging for awhile. I'm choosing to write down my thoughts in my journal more. I'm tired of holding back my feelings and happiness on here. I just don't feel like I can truly write what I want. Thanks for you understanding.

Until then,
Angela

UPDATE: They found her!

The search is over!

They found Tia Licha about 3-4 miles from her car, which was found in a corn field two-hours from her home. She's ok, just a little dehydrated but they're taking her to the hospital to make sure everything checks out.

Phew!!! Two days missing with no medication and dementia. Scary. No more driving for her! Just glad all is well. Thank God!

Thanks for your prayers.

ALERT: Missing aunt

Hello blogger family!

Our Zarate family received an email late last night about an extended family member, Tia Licha who has gone missing. She lives in Colorado and was last seen Saturday afternoon. I've attached an article that the Colorado News has ran about her. Please read it and feel free to forward it on to others. She is said to be traveling to Texas. I figure the more word we get out there, the better the result.

Basilisa Ayala (Tia Licha)

http://cbs4denver.com/local/Basilisa.Ayala.missing.2.1168324.html

Thanks so much!

August pictures

Before I forget, I'd like my friends to see some of my San Antonio family. These pictures were taken at our Girls Dinner and my cousin's going away party. My cousin Jason will deploy to Iraq on Sept. 10 so we had a party so all of the family could say goodbye.

Girls Dinner

Mom and I

My cousin Nonie (Brittney) and I


My Aunt Jean


Girl cousins: Me, Jess, Barb, Nonie, Becky and Cecilia


Giving Jason a great going away party:
Barb, Jess, Nonie, Lisa, me and of course Jason!


ALL the cousins!
Back row: Jason, Simon, Joe, Brian, Matt, John, Lisa, Carlos
Front: me, Cecilia, Nonie, Barb, Jess and Becky and Marley the dog :)