sometimes the simplest things are the most beautiful.
taking pictures of the moon with the man I love last valentine's day.
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Wacky Wednesday at Soccer Camp
Best $100 we've spent, and the week isn't even over yet.
AYSO UK Soccer Camps!
Read more about the quick costume we had to put together here >>
Tomorrow he needs to dress up as Germany...
Best $100 we've spent, and the week isn't even over yet.
AYSO UK Soccer Camps!
Read more about the quick costume we had to put together here >>
Tomorrow he needs to dress up as Germany...
Monday, July 17, 2006
Behind the Scenes - Walk to D'Feet ALS Blog
So, I've already started another blog... many of you may know I volunteer for the ALS Association of Orange County.
Our annual Walk to D'Feet, to help find a cure for Lou Gehrig's Disease and to raise money for patient and family services, is quickly approaching.
I thought I would help in spreading the word and share my experiences as to what is going on behind the scenes of planning the days events – share recruiting tips as I build my own team and raise funds – and post our needs for donations, volunteers, etc.. for the day's events.
Please check it out and spread the word.
Bookmark in and check back for updates. Or email me if you want me to send you an email when new posts are made.
Dad's Detail - Walk to D'Feet 2006
So, I've already started another blog... many of you may know I volunteer for the ALS Association of Orange County.
Our annual Walk to D'Feet, to help find a cure for Lou Gehrig's Disease and to raise money for patient and family services, is quickly approaching.
I thought I would help in spreading the word and share my experiences as to what is going on behind the scenes of planning the days events – share recruiting tips as I build my own team and raise funds – and post our needs for donations, volunteers, etc.. for the day's events.
Please check it out and spread the word.
Bookmark in and check back for updates. Or email me if you want me to send you an email when new posts are made.
Dad's Detail - Walk to D'Feet 2006
Sunday, July 16, 2006
Friday, July 14, 2006
fair fun90+ degree weather
slathered in sunscreen
running late as usual these days... Aaron
(he'll never read this... i hope)
daddy scared of rides
auntie cole scared of rides
friend brendan might go on a couple of rides
risa and aj ready to get on as many rides as possible
tilt-a-whirl height requirement now 48"... too short
risa squishes into dragon coaster... can she get out?
yummy food $
yummy treats $
lots and lots of $ drinks
deep-fried oreos made daddy's day
risa and aj wished they could stay and play
photo booth pictures...
to remember the "fun fair day"
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
first rock concert at age 5
Three hours before Pearl Jam was to take stage at the LA Forum last night - the friend I was to go with was MIA - my boyfriend had injured his leg at work and couldn't bear the thought of standing for hours on end - and it seemed that every friend I called just couldn't make it. Now mind you, Pearl Jam has been my favorite band since they began about 15 years ago - I had been to the same concert the night before - and was about to just go by myself...
Well, needless to say I have exposed AJ to much of their music. And this kid just loves rock and roll! He has an electric guitar that santa brought him for Christmas and has been in piano lessons for about 3 months now and is flourishing! Every chance AJ gets to pick up the end of the hose nozel and put on a concert, he does.
So, after some careful consideration weighing the pros and cons with his father, I interupted his cartoons and asked: "So, how would you like to go do something so cool, that most kids your age never get the chance to?" He seemed to know what I was going to say next... and once I did... without hesitation... he was jumping up and down and flipping in circles, then he stopped in his tracks, looked at me and said, "I'll go get my shoes!".
He was in complete awe. It was amazing to watch and I knew we had made a good decision... for this child. AJ noticed everything: the lights, the people, the different color seats – and YES – everybody noticed him. I have to say, that we were very fortunate with the people sitting around us. Two young guys to the left were getting the little man hiped up about what he was about to see - "rock legends". And the woman to right, who reminded me so much of his Grandma Mary helped hail down the drink guy for some water. Aaron later commented... a guardian angel.
He only lasted about 45 minutes and I added another 30 by picking him up on and off (nearly 50 pounds now). And though we left about halfway through and I missed seeing Eddie perform another 90 minutes of amazing vocals - I wouldn't change it for anything. Seeing AJ pick up his guitar today (that he hasn't touched in a month or so) and start spouting out "I am a rock star!" was priceless!
We hope that it will be something that inspires him and motivates him with his ambitions in music and in anything he wants to do. It WILL be the first of many concerts to come! I never imagined we'd take him so young (maybe at 8 or 10, I thought), but with supervision and guidance I'd say it's an eye-opening and awe-inspiring experience.
Three hours before Pearl Jam was to take stage at the LA Forum last night - the friend I was to go with was MIA - my boyfriend had injured his leg at work and couldn't bear the thought of standing for hours on end - and it seemed that every friend I called just couldn't make it. Now mind you, Pearl Jam has been my favorite band since they began about 15 years ago - I had been to the same concert the night before - and was about to just go by myself...
Well, needless to say I have exposed AJ to much of their music. And this kid just loves rock and roll! He has an electric guitar that santa brought him for Christmas and has been in piano lessons for about 3 months now and is flourishing! Every chance AJ gets to pick up the end of the hose nozel and put on a concert, he does.
So, after some careful consideration weighing the pros and cons with his father, I interupted his cartoons and asked: "So, how would you like to go do something so cool, that most kids your age never get the chance to?" He seemed to know what I was going to say next... and once I did... without hesitation... he was jumping up and down and flipping in circles, then he stopped in his tracks, looked at me and said, "I'll go get my shoes!".
He was in complete awe. It was amazing to watch and I knew we had made a good decision... for this child. AJ noticed everything: the lights, the people, the different color seats – and YES – everybody noticed him. I have to say, that we were very fortunate with the people sitting around us. Two young guys to the left were getting the little man hiped up about what he was about to see - "rock legends". And the woman to right, who reminded me so much of his Grandma Mary helped hail down the drink guy for some water. Aaron later commented... a guardian angel.
He only lasted about 45 minutes and I added another 30 by picking him up on and off (nearly 50 pounds now). And though we left about halfway through and I missed seeing Eddie perform another 90 minutes of amazing vocals - I wouldn't change it for anything. Seeing AJ pick up his guitar today (that he hasn't touched in a month or so) and start spouting out "I am a rock star!" was priceless!
We hope that it will be something that inspires him and motivates him with his ambitions in music and in anything he wants to do. It WILL be the first of many concerts to come! I never imagined we'd take him so young (maybe at 8 or 10, I thought), but with supervision and guidance I'd say it's an eye-opening and awe-inspiring experience.
Monday, July 10, 2006
whimsy - mama says om
Yes - I know - there seems to be a pattern here with the subject matter of my photo selections, but... I just can't help it. However, I have to say that choosing a whimsical photo was more difficult than I had imagined. Not because it was hard to find a pic that suited the topic, it was that I had too many to choose from.
Yes - I know - there seems to be a pattern here with the subject matter of my photo selections, but... I just can't help it. However, I have to say that choosing a whimsical photo was more difficult than I had imagined. Not because it was hard to find a pic that suited the topic, it was that I had too many to choose from.
Saturday, July 08, 2006
Friday, July 07, 2006
Okay... so I'll try this blogging thing
So, I've thought about it, become a member of a few blogging sites, thought about it some more, and now I'm finally sitting down to write my first blog. I've watched a friend of mine, a colleague and really an inspiration, become just about the most avid blogger I know. Check out Tracey Clark at: Mother May I and Picture This. I'm sure my blogs won't even compare...
The last thing I want to do is bore people, so I will try to keep it short and sweet.
I figured this would be a great way to keep family and friends up-to-speed on all the goings on of this new "family" of mine! There are many more ideas stirring up in this head of mine for other blogs, but let's just see how this goes first.
What better way to start than a photo of the two most amazing guys in my life!
oregon hunting
The last thing I want to do is bore people, so I will try to keep it short and sweet.
I figured this would be a great way to keep family and friends up-to-speed on all the goings on of this new "family" of mine! There are many more ideas stirring up in this head of mine for other blogs, but let's just see how this goes first.
What better way to start than a photo of the two most amazing guys in my life!
oregon hunting
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