Monday, August 11, 2008

Lunch at Wahoo's


This weekend we went to Orange County. We had a blast being out of the desert, relaxing, watching the Olympics, and hanging out with Kami. Kami is in town for a couple of weeks and we were able to meet up with her for lunch, at Wahoo's, on Sunday! We had good times talking, eating, and just catching up.


Playing with the book Aunt Kami got her for her birthday


Can't hang out and not take one of these :)


Kami and Madison being cute


Madison loves her Aunt Kami

We had so much fun hanging out Kami....we hope it works out for us to see you next weekend too! We love you and always miss you when you're away!

Wednesday, August 06, 2008

Backyard Visitor

So....I was vacuuming this morning and I looked up to see something staring at me through the window to our backyard.
Look what it was....anyone know what kind it is? I have been trying to look it up and have had no luck finding its identity.





Welcome to the desert right?!?

The Natural Resource Specialist came to help us get rid of the snake. I showed them pictures and they said that it's a Red Racer which means that it eats rattle snakes, scorpions, and crickets and it is not venomous. They weren't able to find it, but at least I feel a little better about this lurking snake....as "better" as one can feel!

Tuesday, August 05, 2008

Enchilada Night

About a week and a half ago, I had some of the girls over for Enchiladas and 7 Layer Bean Dip. We had a blast and really enjoyed our time together. I snapped a couple of pictures of the kids "playing" together that I thought I'd share....thought they were too cute not to share.

This is Madison, Levi, and baby Cailyn!


"Come back here kitty....I just want to hug you!"

Madison is big into hugging lately and one of her favorite things to hug are our cats. She tries to sneak up on them, but most of the time they don't stay still long enough for her to hug them. Here are some pictures of Madison's attempt to hug Leia! Hope you enjoy them!



Happy Anniversary

Alex and I just celebrated our 4 year wedding anniversary! Can't believe how fast time flies. In the past four years we sure have done a lot. Alex finished law school, took the bar exam, passed the bar exam, went to The Basic School, went to Naval Justice School, became a dad, and started practice in the real world as a Lawyer. I taught first grade, second grade, and a 1/2 combo and I became a mom, as well as a full time stay at home mom/homemaker. Together we've adopted two cats, lived in three states, moved four times, became parents, and still managed to fall more and more in love with each other. I feel truly blessed to have Alex in my life as my husband, my best friend, and as the father of our beautiful little girl.
Alex was gone the whole week before our anniversary (he was in Chicago for training with the Marine Corps), but he was due back home in the afternoon on our anniversary. The day started out a little hectic, being that Alex's flight from Chicago back to LAX was cancelled, so he had to scramble and try to find a different flight so that he could still make it home. Once he was home, we were blessed with the opportunity to go out and actually spend some time alone together. We made reservations at PF Changs (which we were so excited about because we hadn't been there in over a year). Also, for those of you that don't realize how "in booniesville" we are, the nearest restaurants are about and hour and fifteen minutes away, so to be able to go there and just relax together was such a blessing. We had a wonderful time at dinner. We took our time and enjoyed a very relaxing evening just talking and focusing on each other. Here are a couple of photos of us on our night out :)


Shadow Ridge



Well, we just got back from a little vacation in Palm Desert at a place called Shadow Ridge. We went with my parents and had a blast! We relaxed, hung out by the pool and Alex and I got to go on a little date to go see The Dark Night! (What a great movie) My dad and Alex also went golfing together on Thursday bright and early so that they could try to beat the heat. Here are some pictures from our stay :)


Mommy and Madison waiting to check into our room


Madison and daddy getting ready to go in the pool


Grandma teaching Madison how to kick her feet in the water


Madison, being a ham, while running through the little water park

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Sesame Street Live

The other day, some of my girlfriends and our kids, had the chance to go see Sesame Street Live in the theatre on base. It was geared towards military kids/families and some of the trials we face by being part of the Marine Corps family. It was such a neat show! There was one song that Elmo sang about how proud he was of us...the kids in particular, and it had all of us girls teary eyed. It was just so sweet and such a neat thing to get to experience. Below are a few of the pictures that were taken. Hope you enjoy them!