The Rodriguez Family: September 2009

This summer was very busy and came with a few major changes (that is why the blog has been on hiatus for the past 2 months). We had 2 special visitors this summer. Kara lived with us for 3 months while she was interning at the Houston Astros. It was her dream job and one she took very seriously. She worked in the office and at EVERY home game so we really didn't see her much.

Felipe's mom Esther also came to visit for the month of July. It was her first meeting with Sebastian and very special since he is the only grandchild on the Rodriguez side (at the moment!). During her visit we baptized Sebastian at John Wesley United Methodist Church. This is where all 7 Mohr's were baptized. It was on my parents 40th wedding anniversary so it was a special day. Sebastian also turned ONE on 7/18. I can't believe it's been one year - it just flew by.

The big news is Felipe accepted the offer from Indiana University Kelley School of Business (great name huh?) MBA program. This means as I type I am living in Bloomington, IN. We moved at the beginning of August. Prior to the move, one week exactly, we took a Mohr family vacation to Estes Park, CO. The trip had been planned for 2 years, so the move was not going to stop us from enjoying some needed R&R.

In Estes, we go to spend time with Suzanne and our family friend Demaris. Sebastian got sick at the beginning of the trip - high fever - so a few sleepless nights was NOT fun. He had his MMR 1 yr shot a week before the trip and we think that had something to do with the fever.

Everyone went to Estes Park except for Kara. She stayed behind and continued to work for the Astros (super dedicated at 21!). My dad rented the family reunion cabin at the YMCA of the Rockies so it was HUGE! We each had our own room, with a key and our own bathroom!! Can't get better than that.

Other fun upcoming news is Jimmy + Jennifer will be having a baby VERY soon. He/she (it's a surprise) is due this week.

The road trip from Houston to Bloomington was actually not bad. I drove with Sebastian and Felipe drove the Penske truck with all our belongings (also his car!). We made lots of fun stops along the way (Hope, AR / Memphis, TN) and got to see a bit of middle America.

I am happy to report that I am able to keep my job working at Richards/Carlberg!! I feel very lucky and blessed that I got approval to work remotely. The heavy weight of MBA loans isn't too bad when at least one person is working. =) We have found nice school for Sebastian and he is settling in. The transition wasn't very easy, but we are doing the best we can.

I travel back to Houston 1x / month and get to work in the office and see the family. My mom watches Sebastian which is GREAT for all.

Ok, that is it! I'll try and update more photos soon!