Happy Halloween!

A quick post....

This is what "Midnight in Moscow" looks like!

I got my nails done this morning and I knew this was dark......but man is it ever! Lovin it.

A "Mexico" man. Zachary doesn't know what daddy is exactly so he just calls him Mexico. And a quick shot from this morning's parade at school. Love seeing all the kiddos dressed up! Have a safe a fun night! Ok, I apologize for the sideways pic, I don't have time to flip it.

Random things

Nothing really exciting going on today. Typical Monday at our house. Kids to school, me at work. Ryan is feeling overwhelmed and came home today. I believe he had a panick attack because he's having trouble breathing. He went to the dr.'s just in case and they couldn't find anything wrong. I'm about 99% sure it's stress. It's nice to have him home in the afternoon. I don't feel so overwhelmed.

Last night was our Friends & Family sale at the Bee. I bought a "Bind it All" to make my own books. It's worth buying with the discount. I can't wait to try it out. I already starting making Zachary a Farm animal book yesterday. Some pictures of him with animals, some without. I'll share when i'm done. I scrapped Saturday at a store that made me mad. I don't typically go there, but in a pinch I will so I can scrap. Let's just say they weren't very kind.

My Grandma-she's still in the hospital. The doctors are getting conflicting results from her MRI & EKG. Some stuff shows that she had a stroke, other things say no. It wasn't a seizure or her blood pressure and whatever happened could have been brought on due to her chemo treatment. My mom is still there with her. It's really scary because she lives alone and 1 1/2 hours away. I'm hoping for good news later today or tomorrow.

Better run, Austin needs help with homework. Have a great Monday.

Freckle Friends Rocks!

I just got home from the Ontario Scrapbook Expo and I have to say that I was SO impressed with Freckle Friends yet again! I bought my first "kit" at an open house at Annie's house a month ago and absolutely love it. So when I saw them today I was thrilled to find these new "kits" and albums. They have a laser cut progressive album that says "thankful" on the front that is absolutely beautiful! I cannot wait to take some Thanksgiving pictures to put in this. It's just gorgeous! Then they have a "merry" album. My first peek of this was on Annie's blog and I thought how cute, but to see it in person........gorgeous! It'll be perfect for our trip up to the snow in February. I love to touch and see stuff in person before buying, so I've never really done a kit club. But after these last purchases I'm just more and more impressed with them and will definitely take the plunge.

My other favorite was Scenic Route. I just love them. They had some amazing buys and all their new lines. I think between these two places I spent my whole budget just like that! (insert snapping fingers sound)

Though I had an amazing time at the show, my dad called me to tell that my Grandma passed out and was rushed to the hospital. Very scary. She started her second bout of chemo yesterday. The doctors are saying that her blood pressure dropped. Good thing my aunt was there!

My sister also called while I was at the show. She got a new job working at the "Flagship" store for Espirit. I guess she's going to be a manager? Any who.....it'll be opening next month in the Rockefeller Plaza. Oh la la........

Have a great night! I'm working. By the way, I was told that Creative Cafe arrive at our store yesterday. :) Not sure if it's out yet, but I'm excited!!!

Another drab day

I sure would love to see a clear sky. The haze from all the fires & smoke is just awful. Our soccer practices have been cancelled all week and we just got an email that all games are cancelled for the weekend. Thank God! No one should be outside in this.

Tomorrow I'm going to the Ontario Scrapbook Expo with my girlfriend Sandra. It should be a good time. I'm always up for a little fun girl trip. Poor Zachary has to go with us, but he's a good boy. I'll bring him lots of snacks and I'm sure he'll end up with some stickers!

Well I better run, need to figure out some dinner for the family!

Smell that?

Can you believe how smokey it is outside? The fires here are just out of control. I hope everyone near them stays safe and doesn't lose their home.

Chelsea Handler is SO DAMN FUNNY! We laughed our butts off at the Improv. We ate a ton of food at Havana Mania-I think that is the only place where I clear my entire plate. I just love their food! And their Mojito's......mmmmm. Gotta try their Razzberry Mojito.

This just in****my brother is being "deployed" to go help with the fires!***** They called him at work and said to go home and pack and be ready in NOW! I guess he's to protect homes and businesses from being loitered. Being in the National Guard he has to be available when they call. Wow.

Ok, so nothing seems that important now. I'll post some pics tomorrow of the Halloween party the boys went to.

A 2 week hiatus

I didn't mean to not blog for two weeks, I've just been rather lazy about it. Let me see if I can speed my friends up.

Today is my 4 year anniversary! We're going out to dinner at Havana Mania and then to the Brea Improv to see Chelsea Handler. I cannot wait!

Yesterday was Bunco. Fun stuff! Everyone dressed up. Love seeing all the girls.

I worked Monday & Wednesday.

Sunday I scrapped with my new goodies from the Tour de Crop!

Saturday (13th) was the Tour de Crop from HELL! Ok, so it was really a great time, BUT because we were going up towards the Valencia area, we got stuck in the 5fwy closer and what should have taken 1.5 hours took 2.5 and then to the next store took triple the time. Needless to say I'm in NO hurry to get on a bus any time soon! LOVED the two stores.....I really like Remember When in Valencia. SO STINKIN CUTE! The girls were sweet and I loved how cute the crop room was decorated.

Friday was Round-up. I'm over Round Up. I can't believe I have to go another 2 years!

Tuesday we went to Tanaka Farms with my MOMS group.

Monday I worked all day. My mother in law had the day off so she helped watch the kids.

Sunday we spent the day at the BLOCK. We bought Austin a Vans Skate park pass. He had a blast!

Saturday I took Zach to a Birthday party and then scrapped in the evening at my work. I'm soooooooo far behind in my scrapping and have such little time for it any more. So it was nice to spend a good chunk of the day getting stuff done.

That should bring us to today and what's to come. Ryan is walking in the CHOC walk at Disneyland Sunday morning. I wish it wasn't SO early (7am) I'd take the kids to watch. My Grandma & Great Aunt are at my moms visiting for the weekend. I'm supposed to shop with them tomorrow and go to lunch, but we have carpet cleaners coming in the morning and a Halloween party at 2pm. So much to do! I have a movie reccommendation; you HAVE to see Knocked Up! Oh my gosh is it funny! Have a great weekend!

The weather is perfect today

This is my favorite kind of weather. A little breezy & cool. I can wear a light weight sweater and jeans and not be too hot or cold. And the wind....I've always liked the wind. I wonder what that means? I know it's going to change tomorrow. It seems as though our weather has been all over the place since the first of September. Inspired by the change, I went to Kohl's and bought some fall kitchen hand towels and a small table runner with patchwork pumpkins. So cute! (And a pair of shoes, I could help it! I've really been into cute ballet flats) All their fall stuff is 50% off.

I haven't posted any pics lately, that's because I haven't really taken any except for this one. Last weekend I bought a scooter at my MOMS club garage sale. Nothing like making a 3 y/o happy!

The "boys" are going to my brothers football game at Fullerton Stadium tonight. I guess he's starting-not sure what position he plays. I'm working. I feel like I'm always dragging to get there, but then once I'm there all the scrappers make me happy and get my energy going! Tomorrow I'm going to our all day crop later in the day. Can't wait! I feel like I'm slowly getting back to it on a regular basis. Austin has a soccer game and Zachary a birthday party tomorrow. But Sunday is wide open! I'm hoping to go out to breakfast and just hanging out and hitting the Macy's sell with my mom. She always gets the best coupons from them! I'm trying to pick up things here and there for Christmas. I know, Christmas! Aaaack!

We're going to Tanaka Farms on Tuesday....looking forward to that. I'm trying to clean up some pictures and get them on a disk so I can delete all the ones off my camera. So I guess I better run! Have a great weekend!

20th out of 130!

Can you believe that? We are 20th on the list for the assistance program for a first time home buyer. A little scary.....but definitely exciting.

Also some exciting news.....my husband signed us up for the lottery to get Angel playoff tickets and I was chosen! Pretty cool, considering he didn't even tell me. We have tickets to game 4 which I guess is being played Monday sometime. (read it's at 6:30, but I don't have my email tickets yet)

I had a whole lot to post about, but now it doesn't seem as interesting. Good Night!