Pregnant Pals and Pumpkins

Yesterday for Halloween Eric and I hung out with Molly, Leslee and Bridget. Eric also came along and joined in the fun fall festivities.

We all enjoyed Molly's homemade stew and carved pumpkins.

I loved seeing Leslee and Molly with their cute bellies. I think it is so neat that they're both pregnant at the same time. Maybe I will be pregnant with my 1st when they are pregnant with their 2nd?!


I carved a traditional jack-o-lantern and Eric carved on the side of my pumpkin an "I" for the Fighting Illini. I think it was good luck, because they won their game!

Bridget carved her trademark, the Batman symbol. It's funny how each pumpkin we carved shows a little bit of our personality.

We all hope to get together in December and make gingerbread houses!
It was a great way to start off Halloween.

2 months

I am so sorry I have not updated our blog in 2 months. I promise I will be writing again really soon. It's been a whirlwind for the Brinkmans and we are so excited to tell you all about it soon!
(and no, we are not pregnant.)

Please keep on checking the blog for updates on Being Brinkman!

Love you all,
Christine

One Year

Happy 23rd Birthday to Me!

I turned 23 last Wednesday and I had a fantastic birthday. Eric woke up early that morning and made me strawberry pancakes and eggs. We both went to work where I continued to decorate my classroom. I left work early because I had a very important appointment. I scheduled to get my long hair chopped off. I went in with long hair and came out with a bob. I loved it!

After my hair appointment I went home to get ready for my birthday dinner at Trudy's. We met a bunch of friends at the restaurant and had wonderful drinks and mexican food. If you are ever in Austin you have to go and try their mexican martini, it's amazing!

And that was my fun birthday! I wish I could say the day that followed was as fun as my birthday but it wasn't . Following my birthday I got all four of my wisdom teeth taken out. I am still recovering and each day I am getting better. I thought drinking smoothies and milkshakes would be so yummy but after a few of them and watching my husband enjoy a pepperoni pizza, the facade quickly faded.
I hope to enjoy "normal" food my the end of this week.

And sorry to disappoint you all, but I will not be uploading the flattering pictures that Eric took after my procedure. :) But here is one of us on my birthday with all my wisdom teeth!

love you all,
Christine

I Heart My Poncho

Almost half of the time we were in Germany it was raining. Packing for the trip I was very optimistic that it was going to be 75 degrees and sunny the whole 2 weeks we were there...I was very wrong. I should have listened to my Eagle Scout (Eric) when he told me, "Always Be Prepared!!" I traveled to Germany without an umbrella packed in my suitcase.

The days passed and so did the bright, warm sun. It became dark, gloomy, and cold. It finally got to a point where I needed some waterproof protection and the only thing I could buy was... a poncho! This blog is dedicated to my life saver on the trip, my blue poncho. Here are a few pictures that shows how I wore it everywhere.

Eric joined me and wore a poncho too!



...but I think he enjoyed wearing it a tad bit more.


And a big shout out to my mother-in-law, who bought me my life saver!!! Thank you!!! :)

Auf Wiedersehen
Christine

Guten Tag!

Eric and I have been back from Germany a week now. Even though we enjoyed coming back home, we miss our family, friends, and the sights of Germany.
We took our two week vacation from June 19th-July 3rd. A group of nine of use went. Grandpa, Grandma, Dad, Mom, Eric, Alex, Andrea, Greg, and I. We planned this trip so we could visit Grandpa's siblings and get to know our extended family who lived in Germany. It was an incredible 2 weeks and the only way to describe our visit is through pictures!

Our Sister is Getting Hitched!

Eric and I are so excited to announce that our sister, Andrea will be getting married to Dustin Bailey on June 5th, 2010!! Dustin popped the question back in late May, and we are so happy for the newly engaged couple. Before heading to Germany, Eric and I got to see Andrea try on a few wedding dresses. Let's just say she looks amazing in all of them! She is going to be an absolutely stunning bride! Eric will be playing the trumpet at the wedding and I will be a bridesmaid!! We can't wait for the big day and are praying for Andrea and Dustin as they begin to prepare to be husband and wife. Love you two!