Friday, November 16, 2007
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Hello again!
OMG! Is it November already? I'm actually sorta in "cruise" mode now that our Christmas decorations are up and ready.....so Christmas......bring it on!!! Now that they're up, I'm almost forgetting about Thanksgiving..We may host Thanksgiving this year at our house. We're normally traveling somewhere...last year we went to Kauai and it was a blast! It's actually my favorite time to visit the islands because it's not too crowded. We may do the "Turkey Trot Run" in Dana Point as a family event this year and then come back home to cook the turkey, etc...We're also interested in serving at a "soup kitchen" or homeless shelter and/or going to Tijuana to visit the orphanage(s). It's all up the Lord to lead us! Anyhow....lots of birthdays this month....Garrett on the 8th, Bridget on the 12th, Joey's today (15th), and Tyler's on the 30th...plus I know 4 other friends that are having birthdays...HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVERYBODY!
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Our day trip to Julian
What a fun filled day we had! Teena and I packed up the kids and headed to Julian for the day. It is a small, historical gold mining town located about an hour east of San Diego. It took us about 1.5 hrs to get there. We went with one thing in mind: apples! They are known for apple orchards so we went intentionally to pick apples. Thought it would be fun for the kids! Unfortunately, due to navigational situations, we missed the orchards! Couldn't find them! But we had fun walking the streets of Julian - up and down and all around. Teena and I had the kids do a scavenger hunt (we picked up the lists at city hall). It had a list of historial questions that needed to be answered, giving us a chance to discover the entire town. Each historical site that was on the list to visit had a little plaque that the kids had to read in order for them to find their answers. On the back of the list was the map of the town that helped us locate each site. They wanted to complete and return the list so that they could be placed in the city's monthly drawing (grand prize: $50). What a great way to see the town and to keep the kids busy (a good way to disguise the cute shops and restaurants).
I packed a little picnic for all of us which came in handy after all that walking! We tried freshly made apple cider (there is nothing like it!) and the highlight of the day? Freshly baked apple pie! To die for! It was the best, ever! There were a number of different pie shops to choose from but since Mom's had a line out the door, we picked ours up at Julian's Pie Company. Teena and I both agreed that we picked a good place because their pie was made to perfection! The crust was perfectly flaky and each slice held up to its own - no runs and loaded with stacks of sliced apples. I wish I took a picture of it. OH well!
I packed a little picnic for all of us which came in handy after all that walking! We tried freshly made apple cider (there is nothing like it!) and the highlight of the day? Freshly baked apple pie! To die for! It was the best, ever! There were a number of different pie shops to choose from but since Mom's had a line out the door, we picked ours up at Julian's Pie Company. Teena and I both agreed that we picked a good place because their pie was made to perfection! The crust was perfectly flaky and each slice held up to its own - no runs and loaded with stacks of sliced apples. I wish I took a picture of it. OH well!
Oh, and because we missed the apple orchards, we stopped by a little market/produce stand on the way home in a town called Wynola (outside Julian) and I purchased their locally grown and organic apples (there were too many types of apples to recall their names- but one was Fuji) and I tell ya - it tasted like they injected sugar in each one - that's how sweet they were! YUMMY! It was a fun trip and a scrumptious one, too! I highly recommend this place and as an annual family trip!
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Shawn getting ready to roll!
Shawn is here getting ready to practice forhis upcoming Tinman Race. The race consists
of 2 integral parts. First part is running for 6
miles and then mountain biking for 14 miles.
However, he is here with his road bike.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Weekend getaway!
We got Aja out of school early on Friday and headed to our Desert home. It was so nice there...always relaxing! The weather was perfect (80's). Shawn and Aja always play their "water games" in the pool. I had my chance to give myself a manicure and pedicure while Puffers stood by my side. We had dinner at Morton's Steakhouse on Friday. I had the best filet mignon ever! I ended up sharing it with Aja. Shawn had New York strip plus we all shared their fresh steamed spinach & mushroom dish. Scrumptious! And for dessert...Aja had New York cheesecake and Shawn & I shared the Key Lime pie. Yummy!
We always come back relaxed and ready for the upcoming week after visiting the Desert.
Sunday, October 14, 2007
PICS FROM AJA'S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND....
We had a fun weekend celebrating Aja's 12th birthday (a few weekends ago). Aja's cousin, Taylor and his mom, Sandy came to visit from Colorado. We went to Disneyland and Six Flags Magic Mountain. I cooked a lasagna dinner and had Teena, Garrett, Tyler and Lisa join us on Saturday. It was lots of fun! Aja wanted her favorite cake...pineapple upside down (recipe courtesy from her Nana). Yummy! It was wonderful to have both sides of the family here at the same time (it's rare because Shawn's entire family lives in Colorado).
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
TAG! I'M IT!
Yup! I'm brand new at this and I'm already tagged! By my sister, Teena thank you very much..
The Rules:1. I have to post these rules before I give you the facts.2. Each player starts with eight random and interesting facts/habits about themselves.3. People who are tagged need to write a post on their own blog (about their eight things) and post these rules. (If you don’t have a blog, email me)4. At the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names.5. Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged, and to read your blog.
So, here we go:
1. I give my 2 1/2 yr old white shih-poo a bath (well, a shower) every 7-10 days. She's a house dog (but she's really a piece of furniture) so she must stay clean and smelling fresh in order for me to cuddle with her! Her name is Puffers and she is so sweet!
2. I have a thing with closets. I don't like empty hangers in between the clothes hanging in our closets. And I especially don't like it when some of the hangers are tilted up (like, you know, when you're in a hurry and you pull the shirt off fast & quickly off the hanger and the hanger is left tilting up?) And those bent ones....yuk! Throw those suckers away! Oh! And pants must not be on a wired hanger! They must be on a pant hanger or a "black" plastic hanger!
3. After working out at the gym and sweating up a storm, I don't mind running my errands while in my gym clothes. Plus, I don't have any make-up on! Scary! So, you know when I'm serious about getting my errands done when I'm not worried about what others are thinking (or smelling?).
4. I think about every family member I have every single week. They live every where and I may not see them or talk to them but they do come to my mind and I'm wondering how are they, what are they doing, etc..
5. When I'm PMS'ing I am more bold to say what's on my mind (with legitimate reasons).
6. I've been fighting a few fears of mine lately and my goal (before I get too old) is to get rid of them (well, most of them). One of these fears were roller coasters (they were a blast to me when I was a young girl but as I got older, I'm realizing I've become less trusting, etc.. and I'm losing that "fun little kid" in me. Therefore, I've conquered ALL the rides at Disneyland. I've been on them so many times (we have the annual pass) that I am no longer screaming. Our biggest thing is to look for the cameras that are on the rides and make funny faces. Oh! I've also mastered the daring & monstrous roller coasters at Six Flags Magic Mountain a few weekends ago while celebrating my daughter's 12th birthday. My favorites? Deja Vu & Goliath. How did I conquer this fear? I placed myself in God's hands and relaxed and enjoyed while He did the rest! Remember when you were a kid and didn't worry about things? I sorta put myself in that state but knowing it is "He" that is in control. Now for my next fear?.....swimming.
7. Because of all the germs going around and people catching things, I am no longer one of those that will go to a nail salon to get my nails done. My mother-in-law gave me an electrical masssager footbath for Christmas one year and I've been giving myself maincures & pedicures. I make myself an appointment, literally since it takes about a good 2 hours. I pop in a movie or watch my TV, and sip on hot tea while filing away! It saves me about $60 a month (that's how much I was paying since I refused to go to those cheap places that "herd" in the customers - who knows what kind of hygiene habits, if any, they use with so many feet & hands coming in and out?). Anyways, I think I do a pretty good job!
8. Those that know me now would probably not guess that I had a mean streak within me during my younger days (or as I would call those days my "B.C.days" (before Christ). I used to work in an insurance office doing customer service. There was this agent that I liked but didn't like and I wanted to play a trick on him (I look back now and can't believe I did this). Knowing he was out to lunch and coming back afterwards, I snuck into his cubbyhole area and took his entire top drawer out of his desk and placed it back upside down (I placed a big strip of cardboard to hold everything in place). So, when he came back he opened his desk and of course, guess what happened? Everything fell on the floor and needless to say....he got mad at me. During another mood of mine, I loosened up his chair so that when he would sit down and rock back on it, the chair came apart and he fell off it! Not funny...and in the same office (I'm surprised I wasn't fired!) to a training agent, before his appointment with a new client, I gave him some trick gum that makes your mouth and teeth turn blue..What was I thinking?..Of course, I got away with lots of mishaps for working in an office atmosphere back then. These would be unheard of nowadays! I am so sorry guys for doing these mean jokes!
Yup! That's it..now..here are the 8 names: Karen, Lori, Debbie,Bridget, Madeleine, Lisa E., Win
The Rules:1. I have to post these rules before I give you the facts.2. Each player starts with eight random and interesting facts/habits about themselves.3. People who are tagged need to write a post on their own blog (about their eight things) and post these rules. (If you don’t have a blog, email me)4. At the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names.5. Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged, and to read your blog.
So, here we go:
1. I give my 2 1/2 yr old white shih-poo a bath (well, a shower) every 7-10 days. She's a house dog (but she's really a piece of furniture) so she must stay clean and smelling fresh in order for me to cuddle with her! Her name is Puffers and she is so sweet!
2. I have a thing with closets. I don't like empty hangers in between the clothes hanging in our closets. And I especially don't like it when some of the hangers are tilted up (like, you know, when you're in a hurry and you pull the shirt off fast & quickly off the hanger and the hanger is left tilting up?) And those bent ones....yuk! Throw those suckers away! Oh! And pants must not be on a wired hanger! They must be on a pant hanger or a "black" plastic hanger!
3. After working out at the gym and sweating up a storm, I don't mind running my errands while in my gym clothes. Plus, I don't have any make-up on! Scary! So, you know when I'm serious about getting my errands done when I'm not worried about what others are thinking (or smelling?).
4. I think about every family member I have every single week. They live every where and I may not see them or talk to them but they do come to my mind and I'm wondering how are they, what are they doing, etc..
5. When I'm PMS'ing I am more bold to say what's on my mind (with legitimate reasons).
6. I've been fighting a few fears of mine lately and my goal (before I get too old) is to get rid of them (well, most of them). One of these fears were roller coasters (they were a blast to me when I was a young girl but as I got older, I'm realizing I've become less trusting, etc.. and I'm losing that "fun little kid" in me. Therefore, I've conquered ALL the rides at Disneyland. I've been on them so many times (we have the annual pass) that I am no longer screaming. Our biggest thing is to look for the cameras that are on the rides and make funny faces. Oh! I've also mastered the daring & monstrous roller coasters at Six Flags Magic Mountain a few weekends ago while celebrating my daughter's 12th birthday. My favorites? Deja Vu & Goliath. How did I conquer this fear? I placed myself in God's hands and relaxed and enjoyed while He did the rest! Remember when you were a kid and didn't worry about things? I sorta put myself in that state but knowing it is "He" that is in control. Now for my next fear?.....swimming.
7. Because of all the germs going around and people catching things, I am no longer one of those that will go to a nail salon to get my nails done. My mother-in-law gave me an electrical masssager footbath for Christmas one year and I've been giving myself maincures & pedicures. I make myself an appointment, literally since it takes about a good 2 hours. I pop in a movie or watch my TV, and sip on hot tea while filing away! It saves me about $60 a month (that's how much I was paying since I refused to go to those cheap places that "herd" in the customers - who knows what kind of hygiene habits, if any, they use with so many feet & hands coming in and out?). Anyways, I think I do a pretty good job!
8. Those that know me now would probably not guess that I had a mean streak within me during my younger days (or as I would call those days my "B.C.days" (before Christ). I used to work in an insurance office doing customer service. There was this agent that I liked but didn't like and I wanted to play a trick on him (I look back now and can't believe I did this). Knowing he was out to lunch and coming back afterwards, I snuck into his cubbyhole area and took his entire top drawer out of his desk and placed it back upside down (I placed a big strip of cardboard to hold everything in place). So, when he came back he opened his desk and of course, guess what happened? Everything fell on the floor and needless to say....he got mad at me. During another mood of mine, I loosened up his chair so that when he would sit down and rock back on it, the chair came apart and he fell off it! Not funny...and in the same office (I'm surprised I wasn't fired!) to a training agent, before his appointment with a new client, I gave him some trick gum that makes your mouth and teeth turn blue..What was I thinking?..Of course, I got away with lots of mishaps for working in an office atmosphere back then. These would be unheard of nowadays! I am so sorry guys for doing these mean jokes!
Yup! That's it..now..here are the 8 names: Karen, Lori, Debbie,Bridget, Madeleine, Lisa E., Win
Monday, October 8, 2007
Welcome to our blog space!
October 8th, 2007
Happy Monday! Happy Columbus Day, too! Well, not exactly the anniversary date but the observation date (actual date would be October 12th)....It's when good ol' Christopher Columbus arrived in America in the year 1492, on October 12th.
Anyhow, after my sister Teena kept telling me how fun blogging is, I decided to try it out! So....here is my first blog.
Does anyone really read these things or do we just email our friends and family then have them read it? Oh well.....I think this should be fun (until I move on to a different adventure...or until I'm bored and lose my attention span, ha!).
I hope everyone enjoys reading what I've got to say. So, until then (which is after I get more acquainted with this blogging), I will post more!
Have a great one!
Happy Monday! Happy Columbus Day, too! Well, not exactly the anniversary date but the observation date (actual date would be October 12th)....It's when good ol' Christopher Columbus arrived in America in the year 1492, on October 12th.
Anyhow, after my sister Teena kept telling me how fun blogging is, I decided to try it out! So....here is my first blog.
Does anyone really read these things or do we just email our friends and family then have them read it? Oh well.....I think this should be fun (until I move on to a different adventure...or until I'm bored and lose my attention span, ha!).
I hope everyone enjoys reading what I've got to say. So, until then (which is after I get more acquainted with this blogging), I will post more!
Have a great one!
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