Where did November go?

I can't believe tomorrow is already Thanksgiving. I'm bummed that we won't be with Andy, Jen and my mom but this year has been hectic for everyone. Instead we are staying local and going to James and Lisa's. They are going to be feeding 16 people, including a raw foodie who just happens to be bringing a baked ham. Go figure.

Daniel finally installed the lotus chandeliers that I purchased. I love them! They look really beautiful. We also moved Rocco out of disposable diapers and he is now using G-diapers which compost in 150 days or you can flush them down the toilet. They theoretically are supposed to breakdown in the toilet so that you can flush them but in our case, it clogged our toilet. We had to call Roto Rooter. From now on, we throw them in the trash and feel good knowing that we are doing our part for the environment. Did you know that it takes about 500 years for a regular diaper to decompose? Crazy but not surprising considering all the plastic that is used. I met this woman last week who already has her 8 week old baby peeing and pooping in a pot. She said she know when he is about to go, so she puts him over a pot so that he can eliminate. It's called elimination communication cues. Google it if you don't believe me - it really exists. It's actually very interesting but nothing I'm going to try...

So here are pics of Rocco in his new G-diapers and the lotus chandeliers.

Daniel and I are looking forward to a 4 day weekend to hang out. He has been working so much that I hardly see him, so it'll be super cool to just hang out with him and the baby. I'm thankful for a lot this year - that I had a healthy pregnancy, and ummm that I got through the birth and of course that I have Rocco and Daniel and family and friends and.....

there are so many things to be thankful for...

12 weeks and counting

Rocco turned 12 weeks today. Today he had his 3 month pediatric visit and weighed in at 12 pounds, 5 ounces. He is 24 inches long and is in the 75th percentile for weight, height and head circumference. He is now able to hold his head up for short periods of time. He is also getting stronger and longer. He no longer fits in his little bed and when he kicks his legs up, there is definite force. We are just so happy that he is healthy and doing well. It is great to watch him grow and see him change. It's amazing....and sometimes I wish Daniel and I would have done this years before because it is certainly one of the best things I've ever experienced and admittedly TOTALLY exhausting (and one thing is for sure, we aren't getting any younger).

These are pictures of Rocco taken today after his doctor's appointment and of our outside kitchen wall. Kevin put up new shingles, and before closing it up reinforced the wall with tie downs and sheer walling for earthquake safety. There is still a bit to do, but we are getting there.

Andy and Jenn

I can't believe that over a week ago we were in San Diego county (aka, McCain/Palinlandia) and that Obama won. Sorry - still not over it!

Andy and Jen had their ceremony at Leo Carillo park in Carlsbad. It was a really gorgeous location with wildflowers and wild peacocks, hacienda style buildings and beautifully kept grounds. I would have loved to walk around the grounds but it was difficult with heels and with Rocco.

Pic 1: Tia Chuy and Rocco

Pic 2: Rocco's 2nd cousins - Jayden, Chuyito and Christian

Pic 3: Andy and Jen pre-ceremony

Pic 4: Andy and Jen

Someone stole my sign

Someone stole our Obama sign out front. Daniel was even asking if we should take it down soon and I said, "naaaahhh - what for?" After it was stolen, Daniel told me he feared that might happen. Well we still have our No on Prop 8 sign but admittedly it is in our car, in a locked garage. Speaking of which, we went to an anti prop 8 rally on Saturday in front of the Mormon temple. It was a nice turn out, at least 500 were there and overall it was very pleasant. We ran into our friend Jonathan and agreed that gay rally's are the best. Folks were passing out Starbucks coffee, pastry's and chocolates. We are going again this Saturday and I plan on taking food to share. Overall the event was very peaceful. There were only a few angry white old men yelling obscenities. The majority of folks coming through were very supportive and very sad that voters voted "yes" on the proposition to amend the constitution to ban same sex marriage. I hope that with time (sooner rather than later) people get over their phobias and STOP using the "god" excuse to treat people differently. It's just such b.s.

Sammy Davis Junior

Rocco wore his Sammy Davis Junior suit to Andy and Jen's wedding. He looked so handsome in his indoor swapmeet suit. I will post photos of Andy and Jen soon.

Obama Wins

Today is historic and I'm feeling so so so very emotional. The last 8 years under the Bush administration and Republican control have been horrible. God, where do you even begin to name the offenses Bush and the Republicans have committed? The last 8 years have been tragic and to think it's over is overwhelming. It's a mixture of relief and disbelief. Over the last 8 years anything seemingly rationale or sensible felt impossible. You were criticized and called unpatriotic if you questioned your government. It's been scary, sad, and a reckless 8 years and the harm that has been done by the Bush doctrine will be hard to undo.

I still can't believe Obama will be our next President.

Tonight I believe that there is hope for a better future. Listening to Obama speak tonight filled me with pride. For the first time in a long time, I was SO proud to be an American because what happened tonight is beyond amazing.

Outside our house there is honking and screaming, but mostly honking. Friends have been calling us and stopping by. We cried in the living room because we just couldn't believe it. It is truly a great moment. I am so happy and overjoyed that Obama won, but mostly that people voted and finally woke up. The next 4 years are going to be HELL for Obama and I for one already respect the hell out of him for wanting this clean up job. I only hope that the Republican party can be gracious and actually help clean up the mess they created instead of do their usual: bitch, complain, blame and use their regular baseless talking points (oh that's right, they are supposed to be the party of accountability - yea right!).

It's a good day and I wish that we could join friends who left to San Francisco to celebrate. Apparently it's turning into a big victory party downtown.

Our little Rocco is asleep and I'm going to bed soon, if I can. I'm so excited I don't know if I can sleep....

Wow, Obama won. YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAa