Miami with Brad and Emily (March 2009)

I am super proud of Brad. His company recognized him for all his hard work for Outstanding Service as Chaplain of the Year 2008. This recognition came with a expense paid trip to South Beach-Miami, Florida. We had a great stay and enjoyed the sites of Miami. Here are a few shots of our trip.

Brad and I all gussied up for the award dinner.

Here we are enjoying a warm afternoon with a nice, cool beverage at a local bar.

Brad looking quite damper if I may say so myself before going to get his picture taken which will be posted in his office as Chaplain of the Year.

Enjoying some outside time at a juice bar on Ocean Drive.

Enjoying a yummy dinner with Brad's co-workers.

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On this trip, we were offered accommodations at the Ritz Carlton. It was a GREAT place to stay (especially because it was paid for). Here a few pictures of the room and pool area.

I have to admit the bathroom was my favorite part of the room. The first door on the right is the shower and the second door closer to the mirror is the toilet room. The bathroom was just so super roomy and big. I really liked it and want to build one in my house. :-)

Tupperware with Kay Sedia

Tonight I was invited to a Tupperware Party. My initial thought, was NO WAY!! I don't need to pay $50 for a salad spinner that I don't need. But I decided to go ahead and go after I found out the consultant is a proud Latina drag queen named Kay Sedia (yes, like quesidilla). It was a riot and I had a great time. Here are a few shots for enjoyment.

Rachel's Time Out in California

Yes my blog followers...I am still alive. I know it has been a long time since I have written, but it has just been an extremely busy time right now both personally and professionally. I was given a phone call last week, however, which allowed me to keep my mind off of some of the things I can't control. My youngest sister, Rachel, called and said I am coming over next week. This was exciting news considering she lives in Kansas. I was thrilled and we have had a fun few days together. Here are a few shots of our time together. Thank you Rachel for coming out. Love you!

Valentine's 2009

I count my blessings everyday for having such great people in my life who I love dearly and hopefully love me back! This year I shared Valentine's Day with some of those people. I shared V-Day with my hubby, friends, and spouses. Here are a few shots of our fun evening.


The happy couple even after 15 blissful years! I LOVE my Braddy!!



Brandon McDannell, the evening entertainment. Brandon is the son of one of friends (Sue, his mom, is actually in the red top in front of speaker. She is probably used to the loud noise by now). He is a very talented musician!

These are some group shots. My favorite had to be the one with the men. The girls were all excited about getting their group picture together. As you can see, the men did not share the same level of excitement. It was hilarious!

Save 2nd Base

SAVE 2ND BASE!


Come on ladies-think back in high school...SAVE 2nd BASE.



I’ve committed to participating in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer this September. It’s a big commitment, one that will require me to spend the next several months training and fundraising. This event will be a 39.3 mile walk over a weekend in Long Beach, California (Queen Mary to El Dorado Park and back to the Queen Mary). I will be walking with thousands of other women supporting this important cause. I can’t do it without your help. Though I’m required to raise at least $1,800 in donation, I plan to raise much more! I hope that I can count on your support.


HOW CAN I HELP!
You can make a donation to my fundraising campaign on my personal Avon Walk for Breast Cancer website by clicking here. All you have to do is click on the pink "Donate Now" button. If you prefer to write a check, just contact me and I'll send you the information and form.As I prepare for this exciting event, I plan to update this page and the Avon webpage frequently so that all my supporters can follow my progress, so please visit often. Thank you in advance.

Facebook Reconnects

Facebook is super awesome in providing opportunities for people to reconnect. Since joining Facebook I have caught up with so many people from high school, World's of Fun, and college. It has been great to see how everyone has gotten older with jobs, families, and careers. It has reminded me to treasure each moment, because life has gone by so quickly.

This evening Brad, Juan, and I were able to have dinner with a friend from World's of Fun. We calculated we haven't seen each other for about 15 years. This number is just unbelievable. Although we have all grown older, we can still laugh at the silliest things and reminisce about our times together as teenagers. GREAT times.

Thanks Justin for a great evening! We wish you all the best and hope to see you again very soon! Love you!

Yoga Night

A group of lady friends and I make a point to get together one time per month with some sort of activity surrounded around the idea of mind, body, and soul. We have done a variety of different things like go to the wineries, apple orchards, or just hang out at home chatting with friends. This evening was my responsibility to plan and I decided we would go for dinner and a Yoga night. I use to do Yoga more consistently, however like most exercise I have been super slacking lately. So, tonight was lot of fun to hang out with my friends while doing some Yoga. Here are a few shots.