Election Night 2008

The embassy put a big election night celebration on at the Marriott. They did a mock election for all of the Honduras guests. Bryan stayed until the end because he was working, but I headed home around 10pm and watched the rest from the comfort of my own bed.

Marine Ball

Our first Marine Ball was a lot of fun! It was much like prom, we even had professional pictures taken just like prom. We stayed until midnight dancing which was quite difficult for me as I normally go to bed at like 9:00pm. It was a good time!

Circus

We took Christian to the circus which he really liked. He sat still on dad's lap most of the time except between acts when the lights went dark and the disco ball started to spin, he hugged daddy because he was scared. We were so close to the action. You could never sit that close in the states, but it was like a small town circus in a tent. They had everything...acrobats, all the animals, clowns, contortionists. It was great! As you can see, Christian would not hold still for a family pic.

Halloween party

There was a big Halloween party at the embassy and Christian went as a pirate and amazingly kept the hat on for a little while. They had the kids trick or treat up and down the halls and then there was a little kids haunted house which wasn't scary but cute. Bryan, however, spent the evening in the big kids haunted house where he made a lovely grim reaper who ushered everyone in. He isn't a big halloween person so I was suprised at what a good job he did. They had some theme rooms like the alien spaceship room that Christian is in.

Mutually Beneficial Relationship

Dixie and Christian have worked out a good relationship. He feeds her from the highchair and she serves as a chair and jungle gym. She is very good about it, but we have to watch him close because he can get a little wild with her.

Taco man

This is a picture of the famous "taco man". We were at a embassy party this weekend and everyone invites the taco man to feed the crowd. He is very popular, but due to being pregnant, the smell made me want to vomit. Even the picture looks awful to me right now, but I hear its good.

Christian in his playroom

We set up a playroom for Christian upstairs and he loves it. Every night before bed he spends an hour clowning around. He is really into drawing now. I think he got it from school and he really likes to try on mom and dad's shoes too. The picture on top is his school shirt. Its like a little uniform. He is getting to be so much fun!