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....

Let te training begin...

Most people know I loath running. I wouldn't play a sport that made me run farther than 60ft.  Another thing I loath more that running is early mornings. I LOVE my sleep.

Why I am telling you this?!

Because I signed up and talked cousin, Lauren, into joining me in the 2013 Tinkerbell Half Marathon.  So I consciously signed up and paid money to be awake and ready to run 13.1 mi. at 5:30 am.! 

I signed up to run a race last year, but a month or so before the race it was cancelled. I decided that I want to challenge myself and do something out of my comfort zone. I've been working out regularly and I figured if I need to do more cardio I need to have a reason to run.

I'm nervous and excited about this adventure and so so happy that Lauren decided to run it with me!!

Now it's time to start hitting the pavement

Happy 2nd Birthday Miss Hadley Marie

Hadley Marie, our youngest pup, turned 2 yesterday. She is our little princess. Hadley doesn't know she is a dog or a Great Dane for that matter. She still thinks she is the 3 month old puppy we brought home whom we let sit in our lap and lay in bed for morning and before bed snuggles.

At 110lbs and standing at least 5' 5" on her hind legs she still thinks she can lay on you, stretch out as much as possible in bed, and always be on the couch.  She has the best and funniest personality.  She loves wrestling with her brother Maverick, annoying her sister Charleigh, and nibbling on fingers when possible. Can't go to bed without Winnie the Pooh stuffed animal or Elephant.  And is in your face to have a bite of whatever you're eating especially if it is popcorn, tortilla chips, and most importantly cheese. 

Miss Hadley Marie, we love you oh so much and you make our life so joyful. We hope you ha a wonderful birthday in the sun and loungin in bed in front of the fan.

Cheers to 30 years

I celebrated my 30th birthday in a big way.  We started the day off by going back out on the lake with Brian & Cassie and the rest of the family.  We had a blast hanging out and floating in the cove. I couldn't have asked for a more fun day on the water.

We left the lake and headed down to Carlsbad to watch the sunset and do a little bar hopping with friends.  I was so happy to see friends and family and ring in the big 3-0 with them.  We started off at Dini's by the Sea and then walked over to The Compass and came back to Dini's.  we were supposed to go to a few more bars but we were having so much fun we just stayed where the fun was.

Jake, Jason, & Bill playing a fun game of horseshoes

Josh & Brian

Jäger & Stella joined in on the fun

Laura, Cassie, Haley, & Hannah finding some tunes 

Jack

Josh and I 

Darrin and friends

Christopher and Tash

Some of the crew

I finally agreed to wear the glasses Tasha bought

Sisters!!! The party planner/host

Love my brother

Couldn't ask for a better best friend, Catherine, drove 5 hrs and still came to celebrate 

Mr. Tommy, love you!

Happy 4th of July

We ended up staying in town for the holiday weekend. It was different for us being home but we had a blast. Our friends Brain & Cassie invited us out to Lake Elsinore to spend the day on the boat/lake.

We had so much fun hanging out and it felt like being out in Lake Havasu, but only closer to home and not having to fight holiday traffic.