I'm so excited - I bought Jose's main Christmas present today, and I got a really good deal.  He's dying to know what it is, but that will remain my little secret until December 25.  Hard to believe that's less than a month away!  Jose's been told he's not getting video games of any kind this Christmas.  If you were considering buying him one, consider this: he has four brand new games that he hasn't come close to finishing, and a bunch of other ones that he's had for quite awhile that he's only partially finished.  However...  Speaking of Jose, he's feeling a little stressed right now because he's been given a rather major project to do, and he has to have it done by Wednesday!  He could use your prayers over the next couple of days.
Bye for now,
Jennifer

We woke up this morning to quite a bit of snow flying around.  We weren't altogether impressed, especially since the wind hadn't stopped howling since early yesterday, making driving rather treacherous.  Luckily, it didn't snow all day, and according to the Weather Network, the wind has dropped to 11km/hr.  It was in the high 60's last night, but I think the gusts were stronger than that.  
Jose's mum and brother came to visit us this weekend.  Of course, we were spoiled, and were treated to a feast of pupusas on Saturday night.  Jose would have been greatly put out if we weren't.  Natalia and I are going to learn how to make them from scratch next time.
Bye for now,
Jennifer

Half-life2 came out yesterday. I've been playing it all I can since yesterday, there is never enough time. This game is incredible, as far as I'm concerned it puts DOOM3 to shame with respect to graphics. If any of you are Half-life fans you owe it to yourself to check this game out.
For those of you having problems finding the baby pictures, there a box to the left of this one called "pictures". That's where we put all picture links. If I get really bored I might add a button at the top so it's not so confusing.
Jose out

It was really nice to have an extended weekend.  I had to teach Friday morning, but Jose took the day off, so he could have a four-day weekend.  I was able to leave school in really good time, so it felt like I had a nice long weekend too.  Claire and Miguel came down for a visit, and were finally able to see our house for the first time.  We went bowling on Saturday, and I actually won the second game!  Not bad for a pregnant lady!  We also went bowling on Thursday with some friends, but I didn't do nearly as well, so I won't talk about that.  All-in-all, a fun, restful weekend, and now I feel ready for the week ahead (sort of).

We've had some inquiries as to how to find the baby pictures.  We'll get them onto the baby page ASAP (I don't know how Jose wants to do that), but for now, I'll just point you in the right direction.  On this main page, to the left of this box, there's a box called "Pictures."  In that box, click on "Baby Pictures," and it will take you right there.  Happy viewing!
Jennifer

I got my limited edition of HALO2 at lunch time, I can't wait to go home. Jen might have to take the bus today.
Another very important bit of news is that FIREFOX 1.0 just came out. This is a replacement for Internet Explorer (you know that blue 'e' you click on to browse the internet). Firefox is faster, smaller, has a search bar at the top, plus you wont get any more spyware and viruses that Internet explorer allows into your computer. Click here to get it.
Jose out

I got Friday off. Thats all .. oh yeah, HALO2 OUT TOMORROW. GOT GET IT.
L8R
Jose out

This evening we had an enjoyable end to a pleasant weekend.  We were up in Calgary at a wedding (the 8th in the last two years including ours!), so we had a quick trip up to the big city, and tonight we went to see a Lethbridge Hurricane's hockey game.  It was a good game.  It went into overtime, and they still ended up tied.  Jose's company had rented a suite at ice level, and there was free food and beverages.  It's been a long time since I've been to a hockey game, and it was quite fun.  Tomorrow starts a busy week at school, what with report cards, and the Remembrance Day assembly that I'm running at school.
Bye for now,
Jennifer

Is it ever windy here today!  The wind came up last night, and hasn't quit yet.  There are wind warnings in effect for gusts up to 110 km/hr.  It rattled our whole house all night long, making sleep very difficult.  Jose says he didn't really sleep at all.  As if getting up in the mornings isn't hard enough already!  This morning, I heard fire truck sirens, and horns blaring outside, and when I glanced out the window, there was an enormous fire blazing not too far from our house!  We weren't sure what it was at the time, but later I heard that it was a potato factory.  While Jose was watching, he saw something explode.  I wouldn't be surprised if the fire was somehow wind-related.  The wind certainly wasn't helping matters for the firefighters.  Apparently they couldn't even get near it.  The wind also knocked out power all over the place, including at Hi-Way Service.  As soon as Jose got in the door this morning, he was bombarded by people asking him to fix their computers.  He told me that all of his servers went down, which is a bit of a nightmare, but he got it all up and running, expert that he is.  Now I'm at school, and the whole building is creaking.  It's pretty freaky to think how much power the wind really has.
Jennifer

I hate marking, and love procrastinating.  Too bad procrastination doesn't come without stress later on.  I'm having a hard time staying focused and getting motivated.  I just want to stay home and be in my beautiful new house, watching my tummy grow.  And for the record, I mean because of Baby, NOT the Halloween candy that Jose implies I'm going to devour.  I've been very good in that department, considering how much of it we have.  Too bad I can't say that about my marking.  Report cards go out next week, and I'm a little stressed.  However, everything always gets done in its own good time.  I may be at school until midnight on Sunday, but it will get done.  Wish me luck.
Jennifer

I heard my baby's heart beat today. It was incredible. It is hard to believe I'm going to be a dad (papá). Next week we have the ultrasound and we'll have pictures to share. Keep an eye on the site in the afternoon since I'll be posting pictures of the ultrasound.
Jose out

I'm giving the site a little bit of a lift. A little tuck here, a little tuck there, and a lot of silicone. If you have any comments give me a shout.
Jose out

A bit of a disappointing Halloween, not too many kids showed up yesterday after buying $30.00 worth of candy.  Oh well, Jen is happy she gets to eat it all.  We had some friends over last night & played some games while we were waiting for the kids.  It was fun for us at least.  I wonder if the kids didn't show up because it was chilly.
Jose out