Where did October go?

October was a busy, busy month. We held the first annual BizEMoms East Valley Bridal Affair. It was a success, but a lot of work. Check us out at www.BizEMoms.com. We have over 40 members, representing almost 50 valley business. At the expo, there were 63 unique businesses. I was in a bit of doo-doo with Brooks and I think he was tired of me running around and doing a bunch of stuff, so I have spent the week getting the house spic and span. Which is quite the feat with a spoiled stinky rotten two year old, and his many toys, and a dog who is questioning the need to go potty outside. My housewife must haves: my Dyson vacuum, my carpet cleaner, snuggle dryer sheets, cascade action packs, dawn with bleach and Kleenex cottenelle paper. All this costs a bit more, but is worth it!

OK, back to October. Tay also has a new friend. His name is Ray-Ray and he is three years old. He likes to come over and play and does so nearly every day now. He also likes chocolate milk and Cheetos, so I have to keep plenty on hand. Today he informed me that I should buy some starberry milk from the store, as well. He is super cute and although he is older, Tay could eat him for breakfast. They get along pretty well, but occasionally there are issues with sharing. Tay has also started picking out his own outfits, and loves one-on-one time with Dad.

Brooks is doing fine at work and things with the house are coming along slowly but surely. It will be great to be done with renting. We went to Maricopa last weekend on a reconnaissance mission to check out a restaurant for Carlson and it was delish! We also heard from our friends Farah and Hassam who have been MIA for a few months. They have two boys we had frequent play dates with, and will start up again. We are planning on a trip to San Diego later this month, and hopefully everything is OK with the fires. We are going to visit Sea World and the beach one last time before Tay turns three. We still have to go crib shopping and all that jazz, but will do so now that I have nothing but time (yeah right).With the success of the EVBA, we are getting calls and emails from people who want to know when the next one is.

Jasmine is doing well. Daddy finally felt her kick the other night. Her next appointment is this month, then December 11th is the 4D Ultrasound. We are super excited about that. She is a sweet little girl, much less rascally then her bother was in my tummy.

So, Hello November. Hopefully this is a more relaxing month.