Moving party this Saturday

The time has finally come. I found an apartment. It was a easy choice, it was either Players Club Apts., or Playa Vista Apts.. I Chose Playa Vista because Elara will love the kid pool seen below. We are on the back side of the bulding closest to the pool. So we will be close without hearing all the noise...hopefully. Also desert Pines Golf Club is across the street so I'll have to dig my clubs out.
I went shopping last night, I bought so many housewares including most everything from the "Everyday Sam Walton collection" I got a BIG beautiful wall tapestry of a wal-mart 18 wheeler , a Caterpiller equipment bull dozer style rolling pin, I normally do my shopping at the dollar store because it's casual, you don't have to get all dressed up like you do for wal-mart . I'M KIDDING I'll buy all that nice stuff when I get my millions from the African bank I mailed a thousand bucks to.
I really did get some cool stuff, I got a nice shower head, cloth shower curtain. My signiture colors are green, and blue, some stripes, some solid. I may have our painters Jorge, and Jeffery come do a faux finish in my bathroom. They do great work BTW. I got a dvd projector that projects a picture the size of a garage door , so I got a curtain to frame the screen. And that curtain matches the window curtains. of course I got my own dead bolt.
I get the keys at 9:am on Saturday. Ill have Dad's and my truck loaded the night before. It will be a easy move since I'm having couches delivered. Here is the plan: One trip from Enchanted peak, we'll unload, we will change the dead bolt. Then Go over to Merrill cir. and get one load. And while we are over there I want to treat you to my favorite Mexican Restaurant for your help. This is gonna be a easy stress free move and we should be done by noon. I'd appreciate any help!!!
Repondez S'il Vous Plait, Merci Beaucoup! Bring your swimwear if you think you"ll want to jump in the pool!!!!

Our wild weekend

As most of you know Elara broke her wrist on mother's day. She was going down the slide and the girl in front of her stopped so she decide to "fly around her " as she explains it. I just remembered that I cut my lip and needed stitches from a slide and it happened on a holiday too.

This was on the monday following the break. She was pretty cranky and drugged up so I made her some crab legs (the ones that are cut down the center) to make her happy!!!

Callista asked me to watch D so we went to the district. One of my favorite new spots. We ate and then watched a reggae band They did a few Bob Marley songs . They need some Wailers or some Melody Makers, but we enjoyed it. I really liked the steel drums I saw a steel drummer in Hawaii too and just really enjoy it . The kids ran around with other kids and Elara got 'em dancing. we shared a few chocalate bars and a chocolate shake from Ethel's.


We took a trolley across g.v pkwy. and there was big screen set up and people were watching a movie. My kids weren't gonna sit still for that though. They saw the carousel.We went to whole foods market and got marinated artichokes and mushrooms, a Avacado, 3 Bananas, a big fritter donut that was the size of a 3 fists. They have little kid sized shopping carts and they each pushed one. Dominique is so good to his sister. They may have different Dad's but they are truly 100% siblings that make no distinction. I am so glad D is patient and told him not to let Elara boss him so much.

One love . I love how she put her hand on his arm.

This was a non-stop weekend. The kids had a blast at Andy and leah's. Thanks again for watching 'em while I was at work.
And the next day we had IHOP (thanks dad) and went to the park.
And of course they had a blast at the big 2 yrs birthday bash.

HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY, MADELINE AND SCOTT

BIRTHDAY KISSES!

"Come here, Madeline, let me give you a squeeze!"

"Thanks, Scott, you're always there for me"
Cake Face!
Party girls
Elmo cake...I never got a picture of the cute cookie monster cupcakes!
Madeline and Scott both love the game..."Let's play DJ's"
wicka wicka wicka

For me??
These babies love their cake!!

Who needs hands?!?
CAKE DRUNK...hey, it happens!

Give me a smooch with those frosting lips
Opening presents

Madeline and Scott both got lots of cute gifts!
Thank you, every one!!

We can't believe that you two cuties are already 2!!!

Happy birthday!!!!

My Wonderful Mother's Day

Mothers Day Sunday was a wonderful day because all the kids who live here in town came for dinner and to talk to Timmy on the phone and Markie on the web cam. We had a great time. Matt got me the video 'We Are Marshall' and the cutest card.
. Timmy got me an old reader that I love.
Joey sent me the cutest card with a wonderful sentiment inside.
Rebekah sent me animal shaped cookie cutters with a giraffe cookie cutter. (Daniel and I are gonna make cookies very soon.)

Hannah (my fashion guru) got me a couple of new outfits.
Lizzie got me flowers and candy and Billy delivered more flowers for me.
Leah took me for a pedicure and found the cutest card about her favorite activity, laundry.

And Steve and Daniel 'made' me breakfast.

I really had a good time and loved all the wonderful gifts that I got for Mothers Day. Thanks everyone for everything.

Thanks, Lizzie and Billy!!

Thanks, Lizzie and Billy for my beautiful flowers on Mothers Day. They are spectacular. I love them.
Thank you so much!!

Happy Chickie Day!!

Happy Mother's Day to my mother...and my daughters...and my granddaughters.

This first picture is my mothers high school graduation portrait. What a good looking young woman.
This picture was taken on one of our San Diego trips. We were probably checking into the hotel and waiting to get our room keys. We always got there before check in time. This is a candid of Chickie in my dressing room wearing her favorite red sweat shirt.

Another candid of Chickie in the favorite red sweat shirt. Today, Saturday, I am going out to see Chickie in Boulder City. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about and need my mom. It is hard being an orphan. There are times when I need to call her to remind me of different things that only she remembers. I wish I had written down more of her personal history.

Parade of Habitats

Steve and I went out Saturday afternoon to the show 'Parade of Habitats', which is the counterpart to the more famous of the home shows in Las Vegas.

First stop was habitat #1 on the route.
This home envelops you in warmth and comfort through its unpretentiousness. The breathtaking beauty fills the senses and feeds your soul. It is no wonder that this house has been deemed 'The Blue Bottle Cottage'. 2 bedroom/1 bath 1,100 square feet Priceless. Habitat #2
We invite you to explore 'Villa de Sanctuary'. The integrity of design in this impressive 620 sq. ft. home beckons you to enjoy the spacious warmth of the interior which takes you away to the sensational views of the exterior landscaping.

Habitat #3

The 'Crown Jewel', an exceptional offering over 10 sq. ft. of unparalleled living with exclusive aesthetics of over 1/100 of an acre of cement landscaping. One can't possibly imagine all this spectacular home has to offer. This home has been selected as Parade of Habitats 2008 Distinguished Home. And, at the asking price of $18.37 it is a steal.
There were many more homes that we toured, but these were the best!! Had to share them with you all. Can't wait til next year.

Happy Birthday Ruth!

Let's hear it for Grandma Ruth!
These pictures are from last year's trip to Sequoia.

We really love going places with Grandma and Grandpa.

It is always comforting to know that no matter how many birthdays we have,
this tree is going to be older than all of us.

Happy birthday to Grandma Ruth. We love you and appreciate everything you do.