Caiden's 1st Fish!

Caiden and Dave in Big Bear



I saw these pictures on my mother-in-law's blog, and I just had to share them on mine. Dave and Caiden went up to Big Bear on August 29th as Dave did a shift trade with a friend to work at the local Fire Station up at Fawnskin. Since Sue and Jim live up at Big Bear, we thought it would be a great opportunity for a little Grandma and Grandpa quality time for Caiden. Luckily, Sue and Jim agreed :)

They had a blast. Not only did they visit Dave at the Fire Station, and ate homemade Apple Pie and Ice Cream, Caiden, Grandpa, Grandma and Daddy all went fishing at the little fishing pond across the street from Sue and Jim's house. Caiden really seemed to enjoy himself and even caught his first 2 fish!!! Although he wouldn't touch them, and he didn't particularly enjoy the flopping around, he was a trooper and even reeled in his first catch. He also "helped" Grandpa net a fish too.

The Catch! Grandma and Grandpa will be eating well tonight!











Look Closely and you'll see Caiden reeling the fish in








Aren't they just the cutest?

Today I turned 30!!

So, Today I turned 30. I have to say, it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I woke up this morning in a good mood. Strange seeing that I had just left my 20's behind, and am being forced along the adult path of the 30-something woman.

Overall it was a good day. I went to work (I know, but hear me out), and what was waiting for me, but a decorate work space and a new work laptop! It's pretty, now hopefully it's functional too. I had a present on my desk of yummy smelling candles (lots of them) from two of the girls from work (Thank you Nicole and Cathy - I really like them), and a gift certificate to I-tunes from Heather (so if you have any suggestions for music, send them my way) which I am WAY EXCITED about.

Heather then treated me to lunch with a bunch of my co-workers (how nice was that) while I scarfed down some much needed veggies admist some very interesting conversation topics. I was then treated to some Pizookie, Ice Cream and milk (again thank you team!) before I jolted out the door and onto the freeway.

I even took the toll road home and paid $8.60 and didn't even feel angry. (I didn't tell Dave how much fast track was today, so I would appreciate it if we could keep that out on the DL - thanks)

When I got home, I had family and friends waiting for me to toast my old age. Hmm...30's not looking so bad. Of course, I'm only one day in. :)

That time in your life

Have you ever had a time in your life when you felt completely akward, or ugly or fat? Well, if you're me you have those moments often. The reason I ask is that about 2 years ago I was having one of these moments. One that lasted for months. I had just given birth to the most amazing, adorable little boy (Ok, so I'm a bit biased), and one of my closest friends, Amy Marco had asked me to be in her wedding months before. I love weddings, and I love Amy, so I jumped at the chance.

Never did my mind jump to the actual dress fitting where I was pregnant as all get out standing next to these petite, thin girls getting fitted for the dress I was going to wear in her wedding. The dress was pretty, and blue, but being the size that I was, and 1 month til my due date, I was feeling a bit like an overgrown blueberry. My only consolation was that I knew that I would be 6 months post baby by the time the wedding rolled around. Plenty of time to lose all of the weight right? *Insert hysterical laughter here*

Fast forward a few months (6 to be exact) to the actual date of the wedding. For some strange reason, I was not the svelte, thin, attractive girl that I had pictured I would be in my head when this wonderful day rolled around.

I dreaded getting my picture taken, which for anyone who knows me knows how out of character this is for me. I LOVE pictures. Well, I spent most of the day trying to dodge the "unnecessary" pictures, so there would be less documenation of the hugeness that was me at the time. Anyway...to make a long story apparently even longer...my friend Ian sent me the above picture of me at Amy's wedding.

I was floored. I actually look decent. I was terrified to even look at the picture, but hey...it's not half bad. Thank you Ian. You completely made my day. :) And you made me question what else I had built up in my head as "horrible" that may not have been.

Peer Pressure - I MUST CONFORM!

Well, I've finally done. I've given in to the pressures to start a blog. I mean, I was starting to think that I must be behind the times. Both of my sister-in-laws have blogs, most of my friends do, and now the kicker...my mother-in-law who isn't exactly the most computer savy of individuals has a blog. (I love you Sue!)Well, I figured if she has one, so can I.

So now, that I'm here, what do I say? Do people actually want to hear the random ramblings that go on in my head. Hmm, probably not - but hey...at least I have a blog right? (Not behind the times anymore) :)

I guess I will start by saying I'm not making any promises. I don't promise that this site will be entertaining, or even updated all of that often. What I do promise is that it will be honest. At least for the moment. It will be what is going through my head at that moment. Hey, I'm a woman...and a woman of many moods at that (just ask my husband, or my team at work...heck - ask anyone who knows me). So while my ramblings may be boring, strange, funny or quite possibly entertaining...they will most certainly always be honest. :)