I saw this poem posted on Katie's blog and it touched my heart. Helps to be reminded that our sweet boy is celebrating with Jesus on His day! Thank you for sharing Katie.

I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below,

with tiny lights like Heaven's stars reflecting on the snow.

The sight is so spectacular please wipe away that tear,

for I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear,

but the sound of music can't compare with the Christmas choir up here.

I have no words to tell you of the joy their voices bring

for it is beyond description to hear the angels sing.

I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart

But I am not so far away, we really aren't apart.

I can't tell you of the splendor or the peace here in this place

Can you just imagine Christmas with our Savior face to face?

I'll ask Him to lift your spirit as I tell Him of your love

so then pray for one another as you lift your eyes above.

Please let your hearts be joyful and let your spirit sing

for I am spending Christmas in Heaven, and I’m walking with the King.

~ Wanda Bencke

Christmas Pictures :)

On Sunday afternoon we met up with Kathy at the arboretum to take Christmas pictures of the boys. This was my first time to meet her - and she is the sweetest thang ever! She was sooo good with my boys and really made us all feel so comfortable :)

She took a ton of pictures of all three of them together and then did some individual pics as well. She has one picture on her website that I am in LOVE with! I can't wait to see the rest of them!!!

Thank you sooo much Kathy! You do amazing work!

These pics are some that I took while we were hanging out - nothing close to how great hers are, but still cute :)

Introducing...

The 2 big brothers patiently waiting...

On the new member of the Rodriguez Family...

born November 3, 2009

at 3:20 p.m.

Cole Frances Rodriguez

8 lbs. 2 oz.

21.5 in long

Isn't that the sweetest face you've ever seen???

The End Is Near...

Tomorrow is the BIG day! I have to report to the hospital at 7:30 in the morning to start my induction. I am hoping that since I am already a 4 it will go quickly! I can't wait to see our new baby boy and hold him and kiss his face!

Wish us luck and keep us in your prayers :)

I will post pics as soon as I am home and able!

Trick~or~Treat

We had a good Halloween yesterday! We met up with some friends for dinner at Casa Ole' before we headed out to trick-or-treat and it was yummy!

After dinner we all headed down to Austin Ave. We parked the cars and started the looooong walk up and down Austin! I wasn't as impressed this year - a lot of houses had their lights off and it was only a little after 7 when we got there :(

Aidan has said he will not be trick-or-treating next year :( Apparently he is too old!

Here are some pics from the night!

Ryan aka Diego & Daddy

Diego with a sword???

The boys waiting in line at one of the few houses with lights on!

Ryan not wanting to get out of his stroller - and still with a sword!

He finally wanted to go up to some houses towards the end of the night and once he started he loved it!

I thought maybe after all the walking we did it would kick me into labor - but as I sit here I am still pregnant! HA!

Hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween! Next year should be interesting with all 3 boys :) Can't wait!!!

I'm Baaack!

Obviously I haven't blogged in awhile! Our computer has been down and we finally got it fixed - so here I am :)

A few updates:

** Ryan is doing GREAT at MDO! He walks right in like he owns the place - loves everything about it!

** I am about to POP! Holy cow - pretty sure the belly can't get any bigger!

I am dilated to a 4 and 70% effaced - so...

I am scheduled for induction Tuesday morning if he doesn't come before then - WHEW! I am so excited and can't wait to kiss his face!

I promise to keep up with posting now :)

Meet the Teach...

Ryan had his Meet the Teacher today at his new school. He has 2 teachers in his class - Ms. Trisha and Ms. Heather. He was a little timid to go into his classroom at first, but he finally did and started to play with some trucks and puzzles.

He got to meet some of his new friends too! I can't wait for his 1st day next Tuesday - should be interesting! I will definitely keep everyone posted :)