A mom is forever a mom.....

Here's my Aunt Annette dancing her Mother-Son Dance...The song she played "Forever young" by Rod Stewart. For anyone that hasn't heard that song...when you do...listen to the words. Very true words to share with your children. A centerpiece at the wedding....

Kali and Mommy after the wedding..

Aunts, Neices...cousins...sisters..... Halloween Wedding...

Homecoming 2010 "The Seven"

This years theme was "Rome-Coming" Interesting and fun! The group got ready together, made their costumes and headed to the dance together. So sweet. Silly Seven

Crazy Seven

The game was the night before...Bill, Kali and I went over to Vet's stadium where The Griffins beat out Marina High School in HB 27-0- Woop Woop~!

I worked the dance. I checked kids in. There were close to two thousand plus kids that attend. My letters to work were S-Z- Crazy busy for 2 hours. Too busy to get a shot of Kali when she got in my line....And she wouldn't wait :( haha.

We ran to the sun..... October 21-24 2010

Every year we "get away" to this show in Havasu. This year it celebrated it's 33rd year. People come from all over the country to show their pre-60's car. Beautiful cars, cool people..and fun times. Kali has games all weekend this time of year...she won't miss. And Kris offered to stay and help get her there. So we snuck away....and had a fun party at our place Friday night. I have these little bricks on our porch and it states a very true statement-

I found this bench in the trash a few years ago. I hauled it up there...and every year I can't wait to decorate our porch with all the cute things fall and Halloween have to offer....

Scary little cat.....

Lowered trucks...oil lines...and street sweepers..

So this is how low Sean's truck is...barely able to creep over the gate rail.....but there's more to the story.... On Friday as our party is beginning...Sean and Jaymee pull in....and I see him dart in the house...grab Bill and something out of the garage....As I go outside, I hear his oil thingy hit the rail on the gate, and oil leaked a line all the way up and to our house. Meanwhile leaving this big drop of oil deposit. Every friday these guys come through our track of homes and sweep and clean. They so happened to drive by as Sean is standing there trying to figure out how to clean up....THIS WAS PRICELESS.... I invited them in for dinner after. The most polite boys as well. Great timing....and super duper funny!

The Sweeper Boys..... in action....

Sean....bummed, but we are cracking up.....

Let the good times roll.....Run to the Sun 2010

Sunsets and Jacuzzi....with wine and margaritas.... Perfect.....

Billy, Randy, Carmen, Eddie and Sharon...

Sunsets in the Fall. Delicious!

"Run to the Sun" hosted at our house-

This year we hosted the party at our house. Fun times. I had it catered by a restaurant called Casa Fernandez. Absolutely perfect service. Great food, and it all worked out just perfect! Our house was full of friends, great wine, and margaritas...celebrating " Awesome to see these beautiful classic cars lined up in our driveway. So bummed I waited til dark to take a pic. A little busy in the house hosting!

More good friends...pictured..half of Carol is Jaymee's mama, then Jaymee in the black Tee, and Cathy, and Body with Jerry- (from left to right) love them!

Rat Fink Style.....

These are some of the crazy styles that show up to this show. Wild and fun! And here we are again.....hahaha

Show Trucks...Fun and Friends.....

Here's our little show area....with perfect weather....good friends and the "perfect spot"! Randy, Carmen, Ed and Sharon..... Fun times..with super people!

Bill and Sean....Friends for life....................

Fun memories.....

Such a nice weekend full of laughter..good friends.... After we left The Naked Turtle we headed back tot he show to get the truck and there she sat, waiting for us.....What a beautiful night-

Taste of Los Al- October 16th 2010

It's truly a sad shame that I didn't take more fun pictures this night.. maybe I was too busy holding my glass of wine, and tasting all the good eats...And this picture? The one and only taken by a friend who felt very good at the time...thank you vino! This is my sugarplum with Randy and Carmen. We had a great night. Ran into so many friends, some old some very new...plus everyone had their happy wine faces on! haha. Kali signed up to work for community service hours at the Taste. On friday she worked the 2-4 shift. Kali and a few of "The 7". They painted signs. Lots of giggles, and lots of black paint on Kali's clothes. Of course! From left to right...Mackenzie, Phoebe, Kelli and Kali...we celebrated their hardwork after at Jamba juice- haha.

Kali and Phoebe and another volunteer...I have to say...their signs turned out very cute..and some very pink and glittery-

Maybe not Banana Pancakes...but good wine, and Jack Johnson..

Kali and I went to our first concert this month...Jack Johnson is my top fav. We took our friends Maria and Kaitlyn. The venue was at the Hollywood Bowl. Not one of my favorite places in the world (Hollywood). Too busy and maybe too dirty or crowded for me...but we dined at a great restaurant, called Arusso Pizzeria. It was a quaint small, but very well established Italian restaurant. The food was amazing to say the least...the wine was super. But most of all the experience in the little room (wine cellar) we ate in, was super cute. An old friend of a friend hooked Bill up with these tickets...they weren't super close..but I didn't care...there Jack was, cute as ever...amazing music...a chill crowd (my favorite)...and a very happy vibe. I missed Bill soo much that night. Couples everywhere hugging, dancing in the aisles enjoying his music. We sat in our seats...I was dying to dance, but everyone around us..was sitting! As one of my favorite Jack Johnson songs sing...."It's always better when were together"- I missed my dance partner/hugger, that's for sure!

My friend Maria, Kaitlyn and Kali. Kaitlyn took Kali to see Taylor Swift a few months back...and we were happy to extend an invite to them, hoping they'd enjoy him as much as we do...

After sitting in almost 2 hours of traffic, this place was very strict with reservations...15 min. late, and they'd cancel you with a smile on their face...but we made it....here we are in our fine little restaurant....yum yum. First time we've ever tried "Fried Squash flowers"- Delish! It's the flower of the squash plant...filled with cheeses, lightly battered...AMAZING! It was one of those places where you can barely read the menu. It was in Italian...and very few things to choose from, but from what we had, and seen, it was worth every bit.

FUN MEMORIES.....

The Seven....

Kali made some very good friends over the summer. Some came into her life during Soccer Camp, while others were in her life through 7th and 8th grade. They so happen to love and care for eachother, get along very well, and there's 7 of them. Kali, Pheobe, Mackenzie, Breezie, Kelli, Jenna and Maddie...Through the summer, they enjoyed the beach...parties, and all the events that take place for Freshman year. Well, they have this "Diary"- They share hopes and dreams...secrets..and gushy stuff. Each girl takes the book, adds to it...and so on. When they get together they add silly stuff.... HOWEVER, it's top secret. Kali made me promise...to never peek inside. But I love the idea. If only they could make a copy for eachother...as they become mom's or grown adults...someday...to look back on it...and read. Memories of "The 7" They have rings now that say "seven". Hope this lasts...and they respect eachother...love eachother and protect eachother- Kali's first "All nighter"- If you know Kali, you know her sleep is very precious. She likes her routines, she likes her fan...she likes a nice cool room and to be left alone. That's why sleepovers have never appealed to her. She doesn't like to be bothered, and when it's time for bed...well..she wants to sleep. This summer she had her first sleepover..and it WAS an allnighter. They did crazy stuff to stay awake...and these are just some of the pictures... the others and very very silly...

Kali 14 Years. Freshman year!

Kali's First High School Dance Los Alamitos Aug 2010

The first dance was planned before school even started..they were ready...they were excited..and they partied and danced like freshmen! The theme was "Team Jersey's" Kali met at Phoebe's house, right by the high school, and the 7 of them walked over. Super excited! Kali, Kelli, Maddie, and Mackenzie..... Watch out Los Al, here they come!

Getting ready...and veryyyy silly!

And then the walk over.......Silly girls!

Lifeguarding at the Amundson's Home

Mrs. Amunson was Kali's math teacher at McAuliffe Middle School. She knew that Kali was trainied as a JG so she asked if Kali would be willing to work her daughters 1st Birthday party. Great idea considering pools, little ones, and celebrations sometimes get too busy. That extra set of eyes could be priceless. Happy 1st Birthday Addison! And a little honor for Kali to be chosen to help with their special day.

Forever Young...Happy 21st Kristopher

Yes, I was a very young girl at the age of 19 when I brought this boy to the world. It was scary, it was sweet, it was worth every minute. Simply because when you have children they become your friends, your little partners, your confidants, your support at times when needed. Sometimes it's a simple compliment, or a little hug. It wasn't always easy...I remember the night I brought him home, I was so scared. He was this little being that needed me. He would cry I would cringe. This boy would change my life forever. But to this very day... I have stood tall for him. Keep up your hardwork bub, "salt to the earth". And stay "Forever Young". First day of Mommy-me Swimming lessons. Look at those little chubby cheeks. Look at my shoulder pads. haha.

The day he got his drivers license...... Look at that hair! OMG do I remember that day like yesterday.....

Kris at Kali's age. 14 years...He rode at this track almost daily.

Lets go back....

Every year during July and August, I start to wimp out when it's too hot at the lake. We've had the nicest weather in SoCal, and actually mild temperatures in Havasu...Kali is on a little break from soccer aside from practice. It's always a "should we go"- Today I say yes! I am working on a picture project and came across these...and I say yes~ Enjoying our pool...we actually stay in the pool well into the night...fun fun fun!