It's off to work I go. I worked for the first time in 7 plus years yesterday. That sounds funny to say. I haven't exactly been sitting around the house eating bon bons for the last 7 years (well, maybe just a couple). Still, I am at a point in life with all three girls in school where I have a little more time on my hands during the day. So, last week when I was asked to contact someone at my previous place of employment about the possibility of some part time work, I decided that now was as good a time as any.
So for now at least, I bid my couch and my bon bons farewell!
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Friday, January 7, 2011
Girl's Weekend 2010
Eating, laughing, talking about boys, shopping, and sharing our hearts since the 6th Grade.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Kiddie Kollege Mother's Day Tea
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
A Trip to Colorado and a New Niece
We look pretty happy about being attacked by that bear don't we?
Instead of coming straight home after the conference, I stopped off in Fresno to meet my new niece, Sydney Rose.
She's so cute and tiny and she has that really yummy new baby smell. I think I will need to hold her and smell her again very soon.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Tommy Emmanuel at Orange Blossom Junction
I bought tickets months ago for Rob and I to see Australian guitarist Tommy Emmanuel at Orange Blossom Junction in Exeter for Valentine's day. To say we were not disspointed would be an understatment. The food at this place was outstanding. Seriously, check their menu and see if you don't start drooling. It tasted as good as it sounds.
The concert...well, I have no words except to say that it was a joy to watch someone so gifted do what he was made to do. See for yourself...
It was a great night with my sweatheart!
The concert...well, I have no words except to say that it was a joy to watch someone so gifted do what he was made to do. See for yourself...
It was a great night with my sweatheart!
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Food, Fun and Fellowship with Friends - Girl's Weekend 2009
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Last weekend was my annual Girl's Getaway weekend with my longtime girlfriends Kim and Kristen. We stayed in Calistoga, went wine tasting, ate some great food and gabbed late in to the night. Over the many years, we have always able to pick up right where we left off. They are such a blessing to me.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Sweet Sarah is Sick...so we did Some Sewing
Sarah and I have been sick with some sort of nasty infection for the past several days. The Dr. assured us it wasn't Swin Flu and nothing some antibiotics, grape juice and a few days in our pajamas watching movies wouldn't fix.
In the meantime though, I think we have set a few records around here. For instance, we have washed Sarah's sheets not once, not twice, not three times, but four times in the last week. And as fate would have it, she sleeps on the top bunk. Those of you with kids in bunk beds know how fun it is to change sheets on the top bunk.
Anyway, she wet the bed two nights in a row (I think she was too tired to wake up). The next night I got smart and put her in a Pull Up. That was the night she gagged on her medicine at 2:00am and threw up in her bed. A couple days later, I put her down for a nap when a coughing fit started. It ended with her thowing up all over her bed, her dresser and the floor. Now that's talent!
The up-side is that Sarah is not usually the snuggly one of the bunch, but when she is sick, she loves to snuggle. I have been getting lots of lovin' from her the past few days. Thanks to a good friend who loaned us some movies from her collection, I think we set a movie marathon record too. It was nice to have some new to us movies to enjoy in our pjs.
Enough was enough though. Our brains were starting to liquefy. So, today, I got out the sewing machine. This is such a rare occurance in our house. I really don't enjoy sewing, but I had these cute, super easy (for most people) to make dolls that a lady from Bible Study gave me before she moved. I thought the girls would get a kick out of seeing the sewing machine in action and stuffing their own dolls...way cheaper and a lot more work for Mom than Build-a-Bear. I only had the patience and time to make one small one for Hannah and one big Strawberry Shortcake for Sarah.
I think Strawberry Shortcake was a hit. Sarah hasn't put her down all day. Get well sweet Sarah!
In the meantime though, I think we have set a few records around here. For instance, we have washed Sarah's sheets not once, not twice, not three times, but four times in the last week. And as fate would have it, she sleeps on the top bunk. Those of you with kids in bunk beds know how fun it is to change sheets on the top bunk.
Anyway, she wet the bed two nights in a row (I think she was too tired to wake up). The next night I got smart and put her in a Pull Up. That was the night she gagged on her medicine at 2:00am and threw up in her bed. A couple days later, I put her down for a nap when a coughing fit started. It ended with her thowing up all over her bed, her dresser and the floor. Now that's talent!
The up-side is that Sarah is not usually the snuggly one of the bunch, but when she is sick, she loves to snuggle. I have been getting lots of lovin' from her the past few days. Thanks to a good friend who loaned us some movies from her collection, I think we set a movie marathon record too. It was nice to have some new to us movies to enjoy in our pjs.
Enough was enough though. Our brains were starting to liquefy. So, today, I got out the sewing machine. This is such a rare occurance in our house. I really don't enjoy sewing, but I had these cute, super easy (for most people) to make dolls that a lady from Bible Study gave me before she moved. I thought the girls would get a kick out of seeing the sewing machine in action and stuffing their own dolls...way cheaper and a lot more work for Mom than Build-a-Bear. I only had the patience and time to make one small one for Hannah and one big Strawberry Shortcake for Sarah.
I think Strawberry Shortcake was a hit. Sarah hasn't put her down all day. Get well sweet Sarah!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Bithday Celebration - Disney Style
To counteract the effects of aging this year, my sister and I decided to celebrate our birthday at Disneyland like a couple of overgrown kids. It wa a great day.
Here are the birthday girls in front of Sleeping Beauty's Castle (or is it Cinderella's...whatever). Disneyland is free on your birthday in 2009...perfect when you share a birthday with your sister. Like the lady at the ticket counter pointed out...one's just a little taller and as my sister was kind enough to point out, a little older too.
I must be getting old because this year I got my first "you look pretty good for your age" card and a birthday gift wrapped in the obituaries from a couple of friends (well, former friends...hahaha). Thanks for reminding me ladies!
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Happy Mother's Day!
I have so much to be thankful for today. The first thing is the three little reasons I get to celebrate this day. There was a time when I didn't know if I would ever get to celebrate this day as a mother. Mother's Day will always be a reminder of that time in my life. I am so thankful to be able to celebrate motherhood with my family today, but I will always be mindful of those who may be hurting on this day. I've been there.
I am also thankful for all the thoughtful and unexpected gifts that have come my way this Mother's Day. Here is a picture of all my Mother's Day loot.
Each of these treasures has a special story. The flowers are an annual treat from my in laws. I am surprised every year when the flower lady rings my doorbell. They always brighten my day. Thank you Jim and Sue!
The handprints, card and pink scarf were projects that Hannah has been working on for me at school. One of the teachers at her school takes each child aside before school and helps them make a scarf for their mom. She is a special lady. Thanks Ms. B.
The strawberry jam is something that Grace and Sarah have been working on for several weeks at my friend Jenn's house. They were so excited to try their jam on biscuits this morning. It was yummy! Thank you Miss Jenn.
The coffee and new mug were a gift from my BFF Liz. We have this large metal ball that opens up that we secretly pass back and forth filled with treasures for the other person. The ball appeared in my backyard yesterday filled with yummy Storyville Coffee and my new favorite coffee mug. This gift was extra special because Storyville Coffee Company is donating 100% of the proceeds from all of their sales in the month of May to the International Justice Mission (IJM). I fell in love with IJM a few years back and Liz knew I would really appreciate this gift. Thanks Liz!
Now, the prize for the funniest gift goes to my friend Bob from church. For some reason known only to God Himself, Bob always seems to drive by Liz's house when she and I are yakking out front...sometimes in the rocking chairs on her front porch or sometimes leaning on my van. This has Bob convinced that all we "stay-at-home" moms do is sit around yakking and eating bon bons and he teases us accordingly. We always laugh and tell him he just missed the bon bons. For the record, neither one of us even knows what a real bon bon looks like. So, this Mother's Day Bob special ordered a box of real honest to goodness bon bons for each of us. I may have to get a picture of us eating bon bons on her front porch. Look for a future post on that. Bob, you made me laugh so hard. Thank you! Next time you drive by, stop for a while and we'll share our bon bons with you.
Last but certainly not least...I came home from church to this sign hung on my kitchen cabinets.
Poor Rob has been sick as a dog for the last four days, but he still managed to put together what looks like a perfect agenda for a perfect day. Thanks Honey! Hey...I think I am supposed to be napping right now...better get to it.
I am also thankful for all the thoughtful and unexpected gifts that have come my way this Mother's Day. Here is a picture of all my Mother's Day loot.
Each of these treasures has a special story. The flowers are an annual treat from my in laws. I am surprised every year when the flower lady rings my doorbell. They always brighten my day. Thank you Jim and Sue!
The handprints, card and pink scarf were projects that Hannah has been working on for me at school. One of the teachers at her school takes each child aside before school and helps them make a scarf for their mom. She is a special lady. Thanks Ms. B.
The strawberry jam is something that Grace and Sarah have been working on for several weeks at my friend Jenn's house. They were so excited to try their jam on biscuits this morning. It was yummy! Thank you Miss Jenn.
The coffee and new mug were a gift from my BFF Liz. We have this large metal ball that opens up that we secretly pass back and forth filled with treasures for the other person. The ball appeared in my backyard yesterday filled with yummy Storyville Coffee and my new favorite coffee mug. This gift was extra special because Storyville Coffee Company is donating 100% of the proceeds from all of their sales in the month of May to the International Justice Mission (IJM). I fell in love with IJM a few years back and Liz knew I would really appreciate this gift. Thanks Liz!
Now, the prize for the funniest gift goes to my friend Bob from church. For some reason known only to God Himself, Bob always seems to drive by Liz's house when she and I are yakking out front...sometimes in the rocking chairs on her front porch or sometimes leaning on my van. This has Bob convinced that all we "stay-at-home" moms do is sit around yakking and eating bon bons and he teases us accordingly. We always laugh and tell him he just missed the bon bons. For the record, neither one of us even knows what a real bon bon looks like. So, this Mother's Day Bob special ordered a box of real honest to goodness bon bons for each of us. I may have to get a picture of us eating bon bons on her front porch. Look for a future post on that. Bob, you made me laugh so hard. Thank you! Next time you drive by, stop for a while and we'll share our bon bons with you.
Last but certainly not least...I came home from church to this sign hung on my kitchen cabinets.
Poor Rob has been sick as a dog for the last four days, but he still managed to put together what looks like a perfect agenda for a perfect day. Thanks Honey! Hey...I think I am supposed to be napping right now...better get to it.
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