Monday, June 28, 2010

Be back soon....

Well, I'm currently in my hometown for my cousins wedding so I won't be able to write as often as I'd like to :(

When I return.....there will be pictures!

Sunday, June 27, 2010

Picture Perfect

The best pictures can't be planned, they just happen.

15 things on Friday

Here are 15 things that make me laugh....

1. Watching my 4 yr old and 1 yr old wrestle
2. Will Ferrel
3. Watching the office
4. David
4. When people trip/fall....I know it's mean,but I can't help it
5. Wedding toasts
6. Infomercials
7. When babies first learn to walk
8. Watching certain people argue...sorry can't name names
9. When Kaylee asks me where I bought my shirt because it's so cute
10.MODERN FAMILY!!! Hilarious!
11.When I look back on my day....
12.Listening to Kaylee talk about her day
13.Watching Evan dance
14.David's laugh....it's so funny that it makes me laugh
15.Chelsea Handler

Monday, June 21, 2010

Welcome! This is my first Meet & Greet Monday. I'm new to the blogging world and I'm excited to get to know all of you fellow bloggers.



Have a happy Monday!

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Where it all began...

When I was a little girl my mom and I would take weekly trips to the library. It was something that I looked forward to everyday and at night I would lay awake in my bed thinking about all of the books I wanted to read. I first fell in love with the Berenstein Bears, then moved on to Ramona, followed by Sweet Valley High and Judy Blume, which eventually lead to R.L. Stine. When I was in 6th grade I bought my very first Danielle Steel Novel, Star. I know that to some people 6th grade may seem a little young to be reading Danielle Steel, but I had already read everything else.

As a self proclaimed serial reader I've read a lifetimes worth of books, some of them twice. All of these books have left me with something...an appetite for more. James Bryce once said, "The worth of a book is to be measured by what you can carry away from it". I agree with him 100%. I may not remember every detail of every book, but I remember the feeling I had after reading the last page. So, I've decided to start reviewing all of the old favorites that have helped nourish my love for reading.

Friday, June 18, 2010

15 things on Friday

Here are 15 reasons that Daddy is amazing....

1. He makes video games
2. He wakes up early every other morning to let mommy sleep ;)
3. He makes a yummy breakfast
4. He rushes home to see his family
5. He makes us laugh like no one else can
6. He has more patience than anyone I've ever met..seriously..I don't know how he does it
7. He tells great stories
8. He makes the best snacks
9. He's a great date at a tea party
10.He loves animated movies
11.He gives the best hugs and kisses
12.He's a scorpion hunter....we haven't seen one in months
13.He doubles as a tickle monster
14.He makes us smile when we are sad
15.He's an incredible role model and we are so very proud of him.

Happy Fathers Day DJWeb! We love you to the moon and back again!

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Picture Perfect

Here is my sexy man....


Sunday, June 13, 2010

25 books in 2010

I've always loved to read, but for the past 4 years I haven't had much time. Shortly after Kaylee's 1st birthday, my friends decided to start a bookclub. I gladly jumped right in thinking if I had a deadline, I would have to read, right? WRONG! We had a 300 page limit and I barely made it each month. However, I loved being in a bookclub so I stuck with it. In November of 2007 we chose to read Twilight...Oh boy! I don't know how, but I read that book in 3 days. I read during naptime, while making dinner, sitting at the doctor's office, and in line at the grocery store. I was obsessed! It made me realize that if I really wanted to read, I would find the time.

I've set my reading goal for 2010 at 25 books and I am determined to do it! I will be updating my booklist as I go and I will rate each book based on this star rating...
***** OMG! This book is amazing!
**** I will read this book at least 2 more times before I die
*** I liked it
** I'm glad I finished it
* I'd rather be cleaning...

Here is my booklist so far...

1. Time Traveler's Wife *****
2. Dear John ****
3. Eat, Pray, Love ***
4. Chasing Harry Winston **
5. The Carrie Diaries ***
6. The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner ***
7. 90 Minutes in Heaven *
8. A Reliable Wife ****
9. Matters of the Heart***
10.The Gift****
11.Can you keep a secret? ****
12.The Shack ***
13.Post Mortem ***
14.The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo ****
15.The Christmas Box ***
16.Love the one you're with ***
17.The Girl who played with fire (currently reading)

Friday, June 11, 2010

15 things on Friday

Now that I am finally settling back into the real world, I can start posting again. I'll start with my Friday Fifteen.

Here are 15 things that are always in my pantry....

1. Goldfish crackers
2. Animal crackers
3. Cereal, usually cheerios
4. Organic oatmeal from Costco
5. Tortilla chips
6. Alphabet pasta
7. South beach protein bars, these are great for breakfast on the go
8. Popcorn
9. Cake mix, for my little baker.
10.Veggie straws
11.Whole wheat bread
12.Natural peanut butter
13.Onion soup mix, I use this in many recipes.
14.Nutrigrain bars
15.Green tea

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Aloha!

Hawaii was AMAZING! We left Oakland early Monday morning and by 1:00 pm we arrived in Maui. After checking in at our hotel we went straight to the beach followed by happy hour!

The rest of the week was wonderful. We would wake up feeling refreshed from a full night of sleep and head straight to the beach. Around noon we would grab a bite to eat and then switch to the pool, which is where would stay until happy hour. Every night we watched the sunset and walked along the strip....it was fantastic!

Here are some pictures!