Happy H"owl"oween!

It was a very happy Holloween indeed.  When the old-timers on this post said that this place is complete chaos on Halloween, they weren't joking.  It was particularly busy on one neighborhood on post, where we spent some time.  And Sina was quite the hit in her adorable little owl costume.  She was as precious as can be and received dozens of "oohs", "aahs", and "how cutes" throughout the evening.  Honestly...we lost count.  Best $15 ever spent.

This was us before heading out.

And some taken outside. 

It was quite chilly out, but she was so thrilled to be out there.  She insisted on walking most of the way on her own, weaving in and out of the crowds and on and off the sidewalks.  It was so cute to see her run out on the open street, mumbling sweet nothings to herself along the way.  She really is the cutest.  And I have to give her extra kudos because she walked quite far.  If she's exhausted, you wouldn't know because she's still running around our house at this very moment.

We didn't get too much candy (which is surprising considering the number of houses we visited), but the experience was as sweet as sweet could be.

Happy Halloween everyone!

 

Painting with a Twist!

You know you've been a bad blogger when your mom practically scolds you for not posting in a while.  Sorry mom!  I know I've been talking about how I've been so busy.  Well, now that Malu's gone for school, I'm super-duper busy now--and extremely exhausted with me working my crazy hours and caring for Sina.  But enough about that and on to the good stuff! 

Last night, some lady friends from work, and I got together for a night of food, wine, fun and...painting!  I felt bad because I was the only one toting a baby around at the event, which was attended by only a small group of really awesome ladies.  We still don't have a babysitter and I haven't quite decided whether or not I want to find one right now.  Thankfully, everyone was quite understanding and they pitched in to help me every now and then. 

It just so turns out that one of the girls, Heather, is opening a franchise called Painting With a Twist where you learn how to paint while having food, wine and fellowship with friends.  And no kidding...she's opening the business in Colorado Springs!!!  I know exactly where the facility is going to be!  She plans to open in November and I'm so stoked for her.

We had an awesome time, although I couldn't exactly focus with Sina being there.  She was one tired baby who woke up at 0400 that morning to take her daddy to the airport and was at daycare all day, so she grew crankier by the minute.  I think I'll use that as the reason why my painting came out looking like you-know-what.  Still, it was great.  We started the night with some yummy food and some wine, then Heather showed us step-by-step to paint Van Gogh's Starry Night.  While waiting for paint to dry, we'd have more wine and food!

As I said, my painting started out great, but once I got into the details...I messed it up.  I also found it difficult to do the swirls....or paint all together, which is surprising because I was once a great art student in middle/high school. 

Here are the ladies having some fun!

And then my disaster of a painting.

I tell you what...Sina loved watching us put all of these vibrant colors on our canvases.  As a matter of fact, she tried to walk out of the house this morning with my painting in hand.  At least she liked my work :)

Anyway, thanks to Heather for hosting.  She's leaving Germany soon, as she was on a short deployment here.  At least I know I'll get to see her whenever I go home.  We wish her the best in this endeavor.

Well, just so you guys know...Malu made it safely back to the states and has a cell phone that he was able to get through AT&T without a contract.  This should mean I'll actually be hearing his voice soon.  It's been a total drag without him and Sina's beginning to wonder where her daddy went :(

My best friend, Chrissy, will be here tomorrow morning!  She'll be staying for the next 3 weeks!  I won't be on leave for much of it, so she'll be traveling on her own (to Ireland all next week...lucky).  This weekend, we'll be heading to Poland with some of my friends to check out some Polish Pottery!!! I'll keep you guys posted.

Until next time...Happy Friday!  Long weekend...yay!

Precious Moments

Some of the most precious of moments are those shared by a father and his daughter--at least I think so.

Here are a few of those precious moments that I caught on film yesterday during our outing downtown last night.

These are my reasons for living.

Have a blessed week everyone!