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!

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 

I love my Big Brother

Today is National Sibling Day. I have to say that I am one lucky sister to have my crazy brother for my older brother.

We are complete opposites. He is outgoing, crazy, no holds bar, say whatever is on his mind. even if its completely inappropriate. But, I wouldn't trade him for anything. Because of my brother I didn't grow up to be a girly girl. He has taught me so much about life. How to be a fighter, play in the dirt, ride bicycles through the canyons, baseball, and other countless things that big brothers do.

Christopher, I love you to the moon and back and thank God and my lucky stars every day for you! I know you will always be there for me for a shoulder to lean on, for the best laughs, and to tell me not to take life so seriously.

Love you!!

Hoppy Easter

We hope that all of you had a wonderful Easter! We were lucky enough to have a house full of family today. I was pre occupied with the food and what not I wasn't able to take photos except for the one of my Daddy, brother, and Josh asleep on the couch after dinner.

San Diego Supercross

Last weekend we did the annual trip to Qualcomm Stadium aka "The Murph" to us long time San Diegan's for Supercross. We got there as the gates open so we could find a good parking spot for a full day of tailgating fun. The boys had fun playing "Man Jenga" and Cornhole.

The big show was awesome with Davi Millsaps taking the 450 Main Event. Until next year...or maybe we'll make our way to Vegas....

...Family...

...Kevin knowing whatever he does the tower is going to fall...

Daddy & Me movie date

When I heard that my favorite movie Top Gun was coming out in 3D I texted my Daddy and said "we have a date on Feb 8 to go see Top Gun in IMAX 3D!" His response "sounds fun", and fun it was! It was awesome to see my favorite movie on the big screen and the sound. Sounded just like being in Miramar with real jets flying over head. I can go on and on...volleyball scene ladies...amazing!

Needless to say, I absolutely loved every minute of it. Nothing better than seeing my favorite movie for the time in theaters and spending the day with my Daddy.

Chris & Tasha are Homeowners!

Chris and Natasha were finally able to close escrow and move into their house last weekend. It's a cute single story house about 5 miles from us. They do have their work cut out for them with painting and flooring. We went over there this past Sunday and started helping them mask off and paint the ceiling. Next on the list is picking out the color for the walls. Congrats on the new home you two!!

Family Dinner

On Sunday we made an impulsive trip down to San Marcos to have dinner with the family. I was craving pizza at the time and decided that we would go to Pizza Port in Carlsbad. Once we got to my parents house my brother and sister in law told us hat we needed to try Sublime Alehouse instead. So we agreed and went there. It's a nice place that has table seating or self seating and had variety of yummy foods to try. I decided to go with build your own sandwich. I had a chicken bacon ranch and josh had a chicken sandwich of some sort as well. All I can say is the Sublime didn't disappoint! The food and service was fantastic! My brother and Tasha love the Mac n' Cheese so maybe I'll try to that next visit.

...My yummy samich!...

...Josh and his food...

...Christopher and his Tomato Soup....

...The parents, not excited for their picture to be taken...

Supercross: Anaheim 1

The first Saturday of January you will usually find us in Anahiem for the opening round of Monster Energy Supercorss. I have been to Supercross every year since I was a kid, but we just recently made A1 our annual trip. We like going to A1 because for the most part the riders have healed from last seasons injuries from either Supercorss or Outdoor Nationals.

We had a great time spending the evening with our parents and of course rooting for the riders. #4 Ricky Carmichael is still my All-Time favorite rider, but since he retired I root for #14 Kevin Windham aka K-Dub and #18 David Millsaps. It was an awesome night of racing, especially for the Supercross class. Millsaps got the hole shot and made it a battle all night with Conard. K-Dub had a decent night too, but in the end the checkered flag went to #18 David Millsaps!!

Can't wait for the boys to come to San Diego for another night of racing and most importantly spending time with the family.

Sewing Class 101

I have always wanted to learn how to sew, but haven't had the courage to learn. Actually, I'll be honest...I don't have the patience either. i want it to be perfect the first time. I have a ton of friends that are expecting kids in the next few months so I wanted to make a few blankets.

I found this adorable free pattern at Joann's on one of my many crafting trips and decided that this was what I wanted to make. The instructions said that it was intermediate level and would take 3-4 hours to complete. I figured I would double the time since I have no clue what I am doing. Luckily Josh's Grandma Judy is a superb seamstress and makes tons of adorable blankets with embroidery. I called her up and luckily she was more than willing to teach me how to sew.

The entire process took 4.5 hours. Not too shabby if I say so myself. I had so much fun spending the day with Grandma Judy and her teaching me her craft. I can't wait until the next project!!

Happy New Year....2013....

I can't believe that another year went by in a blink if an eye. it seems as only a couple months ago I was writing New Years 2012.

2012 was a whirlwind to say the least. I'll give you the cliff notes version by months

January:
- We hit the ground running with our annual Anaheim 1 Supercross, that way we can see all of the riders healthy and hopefully no injuries. Most importantly though is to make sure it doesn't rain
-Charleigh Grace turned 4 years old and still as mischievous when she was 4 months old

February:
- Mr. made is arrival into the world on the 8th! I was so excited for him to be born and get to spoil the little man. I fell in love with him in a nanosecond.
-Kick off to cousin Elissa and Steve's wedding! Grandma Jean, Aunt Marti, & Melissa put on a gorgeous intimate bridal shower for Elissa at South Coast Winery in Temecula.
-San Diego Supercross with the usual gang. Man it was cold and drizzly too!

March:
-Ran my 2nd 5k, Finish Chelsea's Run in Balboa Park (participating again this March '13)
-Kick off to Chris & Tash wedding extravaganza!! Had a relaxing afternoon and Jenny's full of lots of laughter, champagne, and wine
-Scratched off going to Baseball Spring Training for Elissa's bachelorette party in Scottsdale, AZ. We rooted for the SF Giants and because of that they won the World Series in October

April:
-Natasha & Josh celebrated her/his last of their 20s
-Steve & Elissa make it official at The Cliffs Resort in Pismo Beach, Ca. A gorgeous wedding and a weekend filled with wonderful memories. I was so honored that she wanted me to be with her on one of the biggest days of her life. E you made a gorgeous bride!

May:
-Maverick Thomas turned 4 years old as well. He was happy it was a warm day and he got to go for a birthday swim in the pool
-Kick off to one of my best friends wedding, Catherine and Scott. Had a nice lunch at Casa Bendini in Carlsbad. I knew from this even alone Ashley, Catherine, & I were going to have a blast at her bachelorette party. The day was perfect day full of laughs, margaritas, THE BEST rolled tacos and tortillas. Also the perfect evening spending it with her family at the beach condo. There are some awesome moments that happened that day, but I think the best was hen C's brother became Capt. Jack Sparrow and telling us he "knows these waters and if we go whale watching we will see whales with him."
-Annual Memorial Day Trip to Lake Havasu with the family...a blast was had by all

June:
I'll start with this is the most EPIC month of the year!
-first was Tasha's bachorlette Brew Tour of 4 different brewies in SD on a party bus stocked full of alcohol
-being able to spend the day with my new sister as she prepares to become my brothers wife. Being able to stand by my Daddy and brother as Chris and Tash became husband and wife is something I'll cherish forever. The wedding was one of the best parties complete with "Smart Water", party bus, and a fun after party at the good ol' VEC bowling alley
-Manhattan Beach for Catherine's Bachlorette Party. A weekend filled with fun, fun, debachary and more fun.. We had more alcohol than ever, laughs, new friendships made, and some epic pictures and stories. Ashley's husband summarized our weekend the best. "Ash, your stuff smells like you went to Las Vegas instead of Manhattan Beach."

July
-I start the countdown of my 20s
-Hadley Marie turns 1 and still thinks she is a lap dog at 97 lbs
-being able to stand as a bridesmaid for my best friend Catherine & Scott became husband and wife. It was gorgeous, the binder worked!!! There was not a single detail missed by Catherine

August
Our only month where we were able to relax and be spontaneous

September
-Took a trip to Los Cabo de San Jose and San Lucas for an early 4 year Anniversary trip. Where did the last 4 years go?!?!

October
-kick off to desert season, Glamis, perfect weather, great friends, and met some new ones

November
-glamis: did 6 days in the dirt for Thanksgiving and had a blast

December
-Spontaneous trip to Big Bear for the weekend. There wasn't any snow but that didn't stop us from having fun. We walked around the little shops and sampled food and drinks.
-coordinated Christmas with both families
-Ended the year at Ocotillo this year with friends!!


2012, you're going to be hard to top, but I can't wait to see what is in store for 2013

Sushi Anyone?!

I am one of the pickiest eaters.  My meals usually consist of chicken, pizza, spaghetti, and bean and cheese burritos to name a few.  Josh came down for lunch and stopped by my parents house for some stuff.  He ended up staying longer than expected and my dad mentioned what was for dinner.  When my dad asks that question it usually means two things, he either wants 1) In N Out or 2) Sushi.

Since my mom was at school I decided to join the guys for Sushi at Hana's. Everything they ate did not look appetizing to me and Josh ate something that still had a head and eyeballs. I stuck with the "White people menu" as my brother told the waitress "Oh, and she'll need a fork too." (he knows me well) and had Teriyaki Chicken and Rice (which was very yummy).  But then again all three said, "How hard is it to screw up chicken and rice?"  Despite being disgusted by the food I had a great time hanging out with my Daddy, Brother, and husband!

...Daddy, Christoper (ugh, that Mullet)...

...Enjoying the first round of food and watching Sports Center...

...Some of the rolls they ordered...