October 2014

October was a busy month for the De Leons.  We did manage to squeeze in lots of fun while being extremely busy though.  Here's how our October turned out:

The first week was filled with a doctor's appointment for me, Lee flying to Arizona to meet with a prospective donor, Landon's preschool, Lee flying to San Antonio with the Lobo football team, and the Bank of the West Balloon Glow dinner at Balloon Fiesta.

The following week we had Landon's flu shot, preschool for Landon, Lee's indoor soccer game, Mom flew into town for Balloon Fiesta, breakfast at Frontier, Pumpkin Patch with Mom and Landon, Lee flew to Abilene to interview for the Athletics Director job at Abilene Christian University, Sandia Tram with Mom and Landon, dinner at Blake's, lunch with Lee, Mom, and Landon at Kelly's, Lobo football game, Balloon Fiesta for mass ascension, mani and pedis with Mom, and finally finished shopping for Baby Luke items.

The third week started off with Mom leaving town, Landon's preschool, doctor's appointment for me, Landon's second day of preschool for the week, lunch with Nicole and Mckay at Flying Star, Lee's indoor soccer game, playdate with the Pitliks at the Zoo, Lee flew to Colorado for the Lobo vs. Air Force football game, Zoo family day, and Chuck E. Cheese for dinner.

The next week we had Landon's 6 month ENT follow up appointment, Landon's preschool, dentist appointment for me, Tracee's birthday lunch, Lee's mentor 2.0 event, Lee's indoor soccer game, Lobo Leadership Institute, dinner with Lee at Dion's, Landon's 2nd day of preschool for the week, maternity shopping for me, Lobo Champions Council Annual Summit dinner, Lee and Landon took the train to Santa Fe, hair cut for me, and Lee in Dallas for the day.

The final week was filled with Lee's 33rd birthday, Landon's preschool, me doing the puppet ministry for Landon's preschool, family lunch to celebrate Lee's birthday at Firehouse Subs, dinner date with Lee at Antiquity for his birthday, my doctor's appointment, drive to Abilene, meet with the ACU President, lunch with the McCaleb's, Lee's meeting with the ACU Provost, dinner with the Long family, look for housing in Abilene, drive back to ABQ, and go trick or treating with Landon on Halloween!

Whew!  Our October sure was busy but so much fun.  It's such an exciting time in the De Leon household!

September 2014

September is such a fun month around our house.  It officially kicks of fall and the "holiday" season for us with Landon and me having birthdays this month.  I just love fall in the High Desert, a.k.a. Albuquerque!

The first week started off with a low key Labor Day, Landon's preschool, our weekly small group Bible Study, my prenatal appointment with Dr. Kennedy, dinner with the McLeans, Lee's weekly soccer game, breakfast at Flying Star with Derek while he was in town, Lobo football game vs. ASU, and finally Lobo men's soccer game.

The second was a very busy one with Landon's preschool, another dermatology appointment for me, our weekly small group Bible Study, going away dinner for Lauren at Sadie's, Lee's weekly soccer game, my mom came into town, running errands and getting Landon's birthday party supplies with my mom, date night for Lee and me, Lee's takes a day off of work, mom and me get pedicures, Lee's parents came into town, family dinner at Kelly's, Landon's 3rd birthday party at the house, breakfast at Blake's for Landon's actual 3rd birthday, and the balloon museum with both of our families.

The third week was filled mom leaving town, Landon's preschool, oil change at Rich Ford, my prenatal appointment, Landon's 3 year well check up with Dr. Suga (17% for height and 21% for weight!), drive to Tucson, family date night in Tucson at Sauce and Frost, my Tucson Baby Shower, my 30th birthday dinner with all of our Tucson friends at Blanco, Lee goes to the U of A football game, and breakfast at Nico's Taco Shop before driving back to the Q.

The last week of the month started off with my 30th birthday and birthday dinner at Vernon's Hidden Valley Steakhouse, Landon's preschool, volunteering in the Puppet Ministry at Landon's preschool, my birthday tea luncheon with Brandi and Tracee at St. James Tea Room, our weekly small group Bible Study, Lobo Women's Society kick off event, lunch date with Lee, Lee's UNM Homecoming event, Lobo football homecoming game vs. Fresno State, and family maternity pictures at Ellen Gallegos Open Space.  Have I mentioned how much I love living in the High Desert with the mountains, desert landscape, and some grass and trees?!

September was another busy but super fun month for us!