Herrera Highlights

Risky Beach Mini-Vacation

A few weeks ago for the Labor Day weekend, we decided to take a small risk against dr.'s orders and go down to the Corpus Christi, Port Aransas area. I had been planning this trip for about 2 months and was not going to let anything stop me from going. So 2 weeks before we were supposed to leave at my OB appt. the Dr. told me that my cervix was already thinning and effacing. Then a week before we were supposed to leave I had dilated to a 1, by the week of our trip I was dilated close to a 2!!! When I told the Dr. we were going on a 7 hr road trip he freaked out!!! He advised me to stay home, and was scared that if I went I would go in labor some where along the 3 hour span of highway. I think the whole way there Rick's heart was pounding, I don't think he wanted to deliver his son alone on the highway. Luckily we made it there and back safely with no surprises from baby JC.

We had a great time, and I am so happy that we went! We enjoyed the beach, the state aquarium, visiting with friends, and staying at the hotel! The had some AWESOME mexican food too! The kids and Rick enjoyed capturing crabs and mussels, while I enjoyed sitting in a chair with my feet propped up and watching them have a good time.

1st Day of School

Eevie started 2nd grade this year, and is LOVING it! She has a great teacher named Mrs Varga & ended up in class with quite a few of her friends from the past few years! This year was really special because Granny took the morning off to take her to school for the first day.

Ricky also started school this year! This was really hard for me, because in 4 years he has never been anywhere without me or family. Rick and I both took him for the first day, and he didn't even want us to give him a kiss! He didn't have any tears or fears and went right in and had a great day!!! We decided that with him going to Kindergarten next year he needed to learn to go to school by himself. He is already prepared for Kindergarten socially and academically, but we weren't sure how he would do with seperation. We realize that he will do just fine seperating when he gets to kindergarten!

Rangers Game

Back in August we went to a Texas Rangers Baseball game & we had a lot of fun. We had great seats right on the field and were in the shade the whole time! I wasn't happy about spending $20 on 4 snacks but that is the beauty of going to any kind of function, they can charge whatever they want for everything.

Cowboys Stadium

Augi spent a couple of days with us & ended up going to the ball game too. We had a fun time!

Eevie & Ricky at the park across from the ballpark

Pregnancy Update

I am officially 33 weeks. The baby is over 4 & 1/2 pounds (According to the measurements...which is always just a guesstimation) It will be safe for me to deliver in just 4 more weeks!!! I am feeling pretty good, trying to stay cool and comfortable. The doctor is expecting me to deliver anytime the week of September 21st...but we'll see. LOL, I am expecting this baby to stay in until 42 weeks and have to be pulled out kicking and screaming. He just seems way to comfy in there to want to leave. He still isn't very active. He has certain times during the day where he will get going, but generally he is pretty content just laying around in there. I am ready for him to come out, so I can meet him, and also so I can get my body back to normal. We still haven't even started getting things for him, or getting anything ready for his arrival. I really need to get motivated!

~Summer is coming to an end~

WOW, I can't believe only 1 more week left and school starts again! We have had a lot of fun this summer. Here are a few pictures of some recent events that we have been to.

Ricky's friend Brady had a Cowboy B-day party, the kids had a lot of fun!

Build a bear

Boys Day Out

On the days that Eevie and I have something planned, Rick and Ricky usually do something fun too. Well, recently Eevie and I had a girlscout event at a pottery painting place and Rick and Ricky went golfing...I left my camera at home, so no pictures of Eevie painting. :(

This was Ricky's first time getting to really golf. He putts around, and hits a few balls, but this time dad actually kept score and everything!!! HOW EXCITING!!! Ricky seemed to have a lot of fun...he always does when him and his dad go out. Here are some pictures of him out on a little course.

MY 2 FAVORITE BOYS!!!

Dad's B-Day!

This year for my dad's b-day the whole family went to one of my favorite resteraunts to eat*TEXAS ROADHOUSE* YUUUUUMMM! It is always fun to get together with everyone in our family, we have a good time together.