My dad came all the way out to visit us from Riverside yesterday. We took the light rail to the Tamale Festival downtown.
The tamale lady!
Cute little goats!
Max was a little scared!
Hi five Grandpa George!
Thanks for coming out to see us, Daddy. We love spending time with you.
Sorry I’ve been a little out of the loop lately. I finally finished up my last class and then I’ve had to work on my observation hours which need to be completed before I start student teaching.
I was finally placed with with the class that I will be student teaching in. The teacher is amazing. I’ve been observing her and her class all week and I must say that I feel a little intimidated. I guess I just feel like I still know nothing. Even after all this schooling, reading, and assignments nothing nothing compares to the actual experience of teaching kids. I know I will gain a great deal of valuable experience with this teacher and this class. I’m scared but excited! I begin on January 4th.
Max had a double ear infection last week… poor baby! That was the first time he’s ever really been sick so I am grateful for that. He also had his 15 month check up and he’s still in the 95th percentile for his height and 50th percentile for his weight. He had three shots including that H1N1 vaccination.
He’s starting to say more words and he understands a ton. I can talk to him and I feel like he understands almost everything I' say to him. Brenda says that he’s very aware and that he should be easy to potty train. I hope she’s right!
Michael is doing great at work. He’s in his last very last class! He should be completely finished with school on January 25th… until grad school that is! He’s still the best husband a woman could ask for.
We are busy but very happy!
I can’t believe how cold it has been! I’ve been finishing up my 100 hours of classroom observations this week. Brenda just left Phoenix back to San Marcos. She came out again to help take care of Max and we had a really good time. We went and bought our cute little Christmas tree and to see the Mesa temple lights. Max loved being with his GG all week. I know he’s going to be sad once he realizes she’s gone. Thanks again for helping us out Brenda! We love you a ton!
My cousin, Breeana is having another baby boy! Last weekend we were able to go to her shower. She is absolutely gorgeous pregnant, as you can see. Congrats Bree, Kekoa, and Kanoa!YAY for boys!
We had a great time in California during Thanksgiving weekend. We were able to see both families, two cousins, Austin and Generra, our Uncle Joey, and a lot of friends!
Max had a blast playing on the beach with the sand and water. Aunt Naomi made him a little pool.
Later, we went to the Living Desert with Grandmother and Max loved it. He wasn’t as interested in the animals as he was the cool tunnels and hiding spots. I think his favorite part though, was the popcorn and orange HiC that grandmother bought for him. Yummy!
Retired Lieutenant Colonel George Velasco:
Thank you for your service to our country, Daddy.
My heart goes out to the families of those soldiers who were killed in the Fort Hood shooting. Thank you to all Veterans. Thank you for your service and for fighting for our freedom.
This weekend the Mike and Max had the privilege of spending the weekend with GG and all of Max’s Aunts. As you can see, Max had a wonderful time! Thanks for coming out ladies!
Brenda, my lovely mother-in-law, is staying until Thursday to watch Max while I work on my 100 hours of classroom observation. Thank you Brenda! You’re a lifesaver!
p.s.
Have you noticed that I now have less than 1 month of school left? :D
Soin and I went to the fair on Friday! 
