Afternoon Swim

The weather was perfect today and Maverick thought the same thing since he decided he needed to take a little afternoon swim in January. I thought for sure he would walk in and out but he didn't. He actually walked around the swim deck area and did a little sunbathing afterwards.  

Happy New Year....2014

We can't believe how fast 2013 went by.  It was a great one, but we are looking forward to 2014.

We are excited for what 2014 has in store for both sides of the family. Between January and April we are going to welcome 3 babies into the family, 1 boy and 2 girls!  Josh and I have some big plans in the works in the next few month (more on that later).

We spent the New. Year out in Glamis with friends that we consider family and met some new ones that fit right in with the bunch.  We left on Christmas Day evening and stayed for the whole week.  We had some of the best weather for January and great rides. I lead my first ride that included 9 people to Oldsmobile Hill.  I made my Daddy proud by remember his tricks on how he used to lead rides and making it straight to the hill without going out of the way.  We had a great party to ring on the New Year. We hung out in the trailer playing beer pong, darts, and some enjoying hooka all while listening to some great tunes.

We hope all of you had a safe and great New Year and that 2014 brings much happiness and love to all of you.

Happy 36th Anniversary

You two are role models for everyone who believes in eternal love, for those who trust that there really is a 'one and only.' You are role models for the benefits of a happy marriage through unconditional love for one person for 36 years.

You are role models, showing that two are better than one, that it is better to be a team in facing life's challenges. You are role models for commitment, for caring, for unselfish devotion. 

Happy 36th anniversary! May your love continue to be a golden beacon for the rest of us. 

 Joanna Fuchs quotes  

Sushi Date with Daddy

Well teriyaki chicken roll and asparagus tempura roll is what I order. But I am moving closer to the fish....just don't hold your breath on when that day will come. 

My Daddy and Mom came to surprise me at work for a lunch date and I couldn't be happier.  I love having people to eat lunch with.

I have been telling my Daddy that there is the Sushi place called Edamame, that I wanted to take him to some day and today was the day! He was in heaven with his Eel roll, shrimp & Eel roll, and some other kind of thing. I had my chicken roll and mom had her chicken bowl. The lunch hour was perfect and went by too fast. 

Daddy trying my food while waiting for his

                    Daddy's plate!

Congrats Mr & Mrs Strong

I was so honored to be a witness these two express their love to one another. Marissa a.k.a "Friend" and I used to work together at the pedo dentist. We were co-workers, carpool buddies, and became close friends. We had a blast at her bachelorette party in Vegas back in June. And finally her wedding date arrived,  August 10th.  

The day was spectacular and breathtaking. The venue, Ponte Winery in the beautiful Temecula Wine Country made for the picture perfect backdrop for the vows. Friend looked gorgeous in her dress, her handsome groom, and the love that you felt from family and friends. 

The ceremony had perfect non-traditional music, short and sweet, and you felt the love they have for one another. Once the ceremony was over we got to enjoy more tunes from the DJ and sipped on beer (for me and a few others) and wine in the garden before we were taken to the reception area in the Barrel Room. 

The Barrel Room in an of itself was stunning, dinner was yummy, Maid of Honor and Best Woman speech had  enough laughs and sentimental moments.  The Dj played the latest hits, some oldies, and a little Latina music to keep the dance floor moving all night. 

I think my favorite part which I didn't find out until later was the fact that the Friend's Dad made her wedding cake and grooms cake. And let me tell you it was the best wedding cake i have had besides my own wedding cake. Perfect combination of frosting and moist and most of all chocolate!! I was very tempted to eat another guests, that's how good it was. 

My phone was dying so I wasn't able to take a lot of photos and I was having way too much fun, but here are a few I was able to snap. I can't wait to see the wedding photos from Lisa Lane Photography. 

South Carlsbad State Beach

Last week Wednesday night I was able to sit in a chair with a beer in my hand and listen to the waves crash below me. I was in heaven.

I'll let you in on a little secret....I love camping at the beach, but not going in the ocean water. My toes and maybe my shins will touch water but that's it. 

Thanks to the cousins we were able to use their trailer for the 3 days since our trailer was too big to take to the park. We had wonderful visits with family and friends while we were there and I was able to fit in a little reading between visitors. 

I can't wait to go back and do it all over again! 

                Beach....Books...Beer

             The best sunset we saw

      The nieces came down for the day

   Going out into the big waves with Unky

        After a long day on the beach we    come back and do arts and crafts 

The Life

For the next 3 days you will find me in a chair reading a book and having a cold drink next to me enjoying the beautiful Pacific Ocean....

Perfection....