tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23778451391752891022012-01-23T14:13:02.916-08:00Michellenoreply@blogger.comBlogger1681100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-64743370878556678202012-01-04T21:56:00.000-08:002012-01-04T21:56:32.535-08:00

School starts tomorrow. We had a wonderful time this summer. We did San Diego with the Girl Scout troop, family time in Vegas, camping in Morro Bay, the beach, bike rides, swimmimg, roller skating, sleep overs, water slides, miniature golfing, Disneyland, jammie days, Concert In The Park and so much more. I think many parents are so excited to send the kiddos back to school. Not me, not in the

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Girl Scout Brownies year 1 Fun Day: June 2010 Downtown Disney They get the rocker girl treatment with all their GS sisters       What is it about little girls and dressing up with fancy hair, glitter, and lip gloss? Well, it was a well deserved fun day and they all looked gooooorgeous for lunch at rainforest cafe and then opening day movie event Toy Story 3. All the moms cried at the movie.

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Summer 2010 Yes, I said it! 2*0*1*0. I understand I am in the year 2011. You really have two choices here...1) get past it and read on or 2) move along to the next outdated blog. Yeah... you know who you are!!! lol! Okay established and moving along. Summer 2010 was a ton of fun for us! We enjoyed hanging out with long time friends that we rarely see during the school year and some newer

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I can't believe I am a YEAR behind in my blogging! I will make another attempt at catching up! I really can't believe how fast the year has gone by. Looking at Jessa's long hair, that hair has been gone for a long time. I guess you will have to wait for the Lock's of Love entry. Today we will start with one very cute refurbished desk. Jessa and her dad sanded and stained it to create the fresh

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After what must have been a year or more of talking about a trip, we finally packed our bags!Although, it was a long car ride, it was fun. Cambria seemed a million miles away. I guess I took the scenic route, ha ha! Raquel and Michelle on the road at last! Here we are (finally) in our hotel room. Not looking like the pictures on line AT ALL! Oh well we weren't here for the luxurious

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In the second grade, at the school my daughters attend, they do an end of year project. The project is based on someone that the student feels is a hero (and they choose from a pre-made list). They do the research, create information boards, power point presentation, and then they do a verbal presentation for their teacher, entire class, and a handful of parents.  Jessa chose Madame Marie Curie

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It was "Hollywood" themed night at the school carnival. I got to run the "American Idol" booth and karaoke machine for all the kids to come up and sing! There was even an American Idol backdrop and brought our stage from home to set up. It was so much fun!! There was also a booth with parents dressed up as classic movie stars for picture taking, super star themed cake walk, plus sooo much more.

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Hi friends, Life is ever changing isn't it? Crazy how much time has gone by since I began this blog. When I began it I was eager to post things my family and I had done, crafty projects, funny things, good times with friends etc. I have a bunch of Summer posts to catch up on and I have some done and waiting in my draft bucket. I unfortunately feel the need to set up my blog to private setting. I

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I had a little fiesta at Casa de Labo. It was fun to pull some of my amigos and amigas together in one place! Thanks to all my friends who came to help me celebrate El Grande 40! Started the day off with a little solo pedicure, very relaxing! We had a taco guy, dj, dance floor, pinata filled with plastic mini tequilla bottles and a candy table. I can't believe I didn't get a picture of the

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The warm weather is here and the girls are all over the lemonade business! They made signs, picked the perfect lemons, planned the set up of the stand , and helped make the refreshing beverage! Ofcourse hand sanitizer before they serve up their delicious lemonade!  And yes they also sold pencils as an add on impulse buy... CHEERS! The Lemon Tree~I think they made like $8...not too bad for a

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We have this planter in the 'front' of our house that we have never really done much with over the years. I planted some iris' years ago that surprise me every year when they pop up but that's about all we have done. I am trying to focus on some around-the-house tasks now with my free time and so we are tackling this fun project. Jessa, Lauren and I all headed outside with our gardening tools to

Michellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-31846559711479897122010-08-25T18:26:00.000-07:002010-08-25T18:26:45.453-07:00

"your not the werst mom ever,  your not the best mom ever, your my mom wich is speshl! love Lauren"  This was on the easel when I got up on Mother's Day, thanks Lauren...I think? later that day... Around and around we go.....there is a little park near our house with this tire swing, The girls love getting as high and going as fast as they can. With the help of their Dad they can get pretty

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We are so proud of both of our daughters and although there was a mix up with Lauren's class and none of their awards were handed out she did get the same award. Congrats to both of you! Jessa gets a school award for awesome grades!

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We love roller skating! The elementary school the girls attend had a fundraiser at Holiday Roller Rink and we went to have some fun!!! I took lots of pics but most of them included other kids and since I don't post without permission...these are the only ones I can share. Jessa wanted to go with a bit of an 80's theme with a side ponytail! Lauren is all smiles cause she loves skating in her cute

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My daughter Jessa~ Today she's just being silly and letting me continue to play with my camera. Thanks sweet girl for humoring your mommy! "ok, ok mom here's one pretty smile for you!" "ok, maybe one more pose." ...and a not so attractive pose! -her angry rock star look love my sunshine girl... xxoo

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The girls and I made banana bread. I know it's surprising that I am baking now but with all this new "extra" time I am full of surprises! ha ha! (even now going back months to catch up on my blog entries! lol!) I can't believe the picture I have of Lauren in her super duper cute apron didn't turn out. I have this one that was taken on another day but she looked way cuter in it with flour on her 

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Hi, It's been so long I know! I have good intentions for sure but...dang if life doesn't happen! So our family loves going to the local arboretum and decided to hit it this beautiful April morning. Obviously, the Sunday paper, coffee, juice and donuts came with us! Plus I had just got my new camera Canon Rebel T1 so I was ready to play with it a bit! Lucky for me the family was cooperating that

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On Thursday I got to meet up with a few friends from high school. This was such a lucky coincidence Catching up with friends that were such a part of your life is a wonderful thing. Nissa and I got into some fun as teens. We met in 7th grade at McPherson Jr Hi and soon became part of a group that was pretty much inseparable. We went through a lot of things together growing up and now THANKS to

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Jamie Oliver's Food RevolutionA few weeks ago I started watching this show on ABC. (Fridays 9 PM Pacific) (about the show)I am hooked. I am going to make changes around our home now too. Although my girls do not eat school lunch daily (maybe 2x a month) this show isn't JUST about school lunches. This is how you can start the revolution in your home  Get Cooking Food Revolution So check it out and

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well well well, it was quite the month. okay post over....just kidding! have you ever really known me to keep it short? i am sitting here and we are fast approaching april and i'd really rather just ignore the entire month of march but i really shouldn't. there were a few good things that happened                 {chirp}                      {chirp} {chrp}   those are the crickets you hear..

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Wow two posts in one week...really!!!yum! I got a frappaccino maker for Christmas and I am enjoying the homemade versions! Okay nothing will ever beat The Caramel Ice Blendeds from Coffee Bean and Frapps from Starbucks but this is a close third! Oh and if needed you can ad "adult" flavors like vodka, bailey's, kahlua... and well you must be getting the picture now. Yes I am aware I am drinking it

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I am sitting in Big Bear with my family and a few very close friends. I am not running away. I hope it doesn't seem that way. I am just taking a breather before I can face so many of the people, emails, texts, and messages that are gathering. I promised Jennifer and Christy that I would just come up and enjoy myself with my husband and my girls Jessa and Lauren. I have sort of kept my promise. I

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One.... old post Here we go the quick version of life since last summer. The girlies both started another year of school...Lauren in first grade and Jessa in second. The drama of the school system, the teachers being cut and who was teaching what grade was almost more than I could handle. I felt like it was a comedy routine of "Who's on first?" I obviously was not part of what was happening on

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Fullerton Flyers GameMike took the girls to a local baseball game.They had a great time. I am glad they like baseball. They don't get that from their mom! Yawn..... I'll only watch if it's our friends son is playing and then I enjoy it.Towards the end of the summer I felt like it was a mad race to see how much we could squeeze in before school started. This was the same day as our last beach day.

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Posting this finally January 3, 2010 Our final beach day of Summer 2009I miss the beach so much!!! It is really the first place I want to run to if ever life gets stressful. I never usually make it though. So as I am posting this months later it makes me sad a little. I just want to be back there hanging out with the girls, feeling the sun beat down on us, listening to the waves crash and chit

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Yeah yeah I know I have gone two months without a post but I've been busy on facebook. ha ha lol! I am doing a flashback post to finish up our Disney trip in August. This is the final day of our passes! Bummer!! It's okay because we are so busy with the girls being in school all day. It makes it hard to get to Disney! We took time to do the parade and some of our favorite rides like Indiana Jones

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This post works backwards. I don't have any funny stories or words of wisdom or anything of real value to post along with these pictures today. So feel free to glance on through or just continue on. These were all taken on our last 2 days of our passes. I wanted to really do as much as possible before the passes expired. Mike wasn't as excited or determined as I was so we just left him at home

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Disney is always a guaranteed good time with us. We used our Disney dollars this year to stay at the hotel for a few days and for fun at the park. We aren't renewing our passes this year so we went out with a bang! Lots of Disney for a few days. It's so hard to get over there and now with both girls in school all day it just doesn't make sense....right now :) This is a heavy photo post. We had so

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How much do I love you two? THIS MUCH!!! You two are so incredibly silly.This was at one of our Concert in the Park events. Thursday August 16, 2009These pictures show one of the rare moments when you two are getting along and just loving each other. It's usually when you both are teaming up to BUG me or your dad that these moments happen. I'll take it though. Summertime is good to this family

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Well I am still one month behind on my blog. That's totally okay cause it's better to be doing stuff and not keeping up with a blog than doing nothing and talking about it right? Right!!!The First weekend of August took us to the San Fran area. Can you believe I had never really been there? I hadn't!! I had just flown/driven through a few times. That doesn't really count. I never stopped before

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I am gonna start this post off the same way I did with a recent email to the Design Team at the store...Grab a coffee, tea, maybe a donut, get comfy cause boy I have a lot to say! :)We have had a busy month. Busy is the way life is! I like it busy. I still protest when people tell me I am too busy. I am not too busy... just busy. Just this morning I was talking to a friend that I have sorta been

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Out Friendition! (a tradition of spending a holiday or special event with friends) hey that could/should be the urban word of the day. I don't know if that "word" exists yet but if not I just made it up! lol Anyway...our friendition is spending 4th of July at The B's House then heading over to a local park for fire works. We've been doing this for 4 years now I think.Denise made this yummy and

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Lauren and Tori Miss Magoo. Jessa!

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In Vegas Baby! The Boys @ Margaritaville At Dinner second night. Our first night enjoying the sights...Jessa with a statue in the hotel. It's a girl drawing in a sketch book. Jules and I (pic 1) Girls and I (pic 2) being silly at Belagio waiting for the water show. Lauren and I at The Flamingo.Lauren and Brock 5 weeks apart in age.We had a good time with friends in the city. I didn't get a

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I just had to blog about all the signs of Summer that are making me so happy right now. I am finally finishing this post! I am doing it on a rough day and it is cheering me up as I write!star jasmine filling the air with their sweet fragrance all over my neighborhoodwaking up early but it's already sunny outearly morning walkscool afternoon breezes that kick up at about 4:00 everyday swim

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I have to say that getting details worked out a week prior to Mother’s Day really helped. I had an offer of brunch but it didn't appeal to me. A crowded restaurant, long lines, buffet food, and being rushed did not sound all that fun.As I often do these days I emailed Mike and requested what I really wanted.Since my old Godiva days of working at the Santa Anita Mall I wanted to go to the

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So we have some friends with the same/similar names and this is what the conversation went like this:Lauren: "I want to have a play date with Kassidy and McKenna. Do they live far?"Me: "No, not too far. Their Mommy is on fb with me, I'll try and get a hold of her."Jessa: "Yes they do live far, they live in Georgia."Lauren: loud irritated voice..."Not Georgia and Sadie!!!" "McKenna and my

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Uncle Jeff Happy Spring, Happy EasterEaster is 100% my favorite holiday!!I love egg hunts, chocolate marshmallow bunnies, foiled wrapped eggs, getting tapped in the early morning by a daughter who just can't hold out any longer, watching J and L follow the ribbon from their bed posts all through the house to find Easter baskets at the other end, little dresses on my sweet girls, brunch, finding

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The other day enjoying mommy and me time...and Mickey D's We have been spending lots of time in the backyard...lucky for me our wireless reaches that far! Western Fun at school... Okay so apparently I have friends (EC) who look for my blog to remain cheery and well my last post not so much. So I will comply today. This is not to say that the life balance has well balanced back to where it

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The balance of the universe is off right now. I am getting a bit annoyed. Seriously everyday something else happens or I hear about another sad thing. Upheaval everywhere. My life included. I have been trying to find the positive but finding it more difficult in the past months.Jobs lost, companies falling apart, businesses closing, relationships in turmoil, people passing on, people moving on.

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Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what's going to happen next. Gilda RadnerLauren singing to High School Musical in the car while waiting for school to start. Getting Pretty! Notice the attitude coming from Jessa, common in our house these days!Starlet in the making...

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Today after a bit of a slow start (yeah Mommy was a bit sluggish) we got motivated to go to The Fullerton Arboretum. It's always a nice place to spend a Sunday afternoon. Jessa wanted to lay by the pond and read and Lauren wanted to do some coloring. If you are local you know it wasn't the nicest day but really perfect weather for a walk and hanging out by the pond. These two girls are polar

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I just got this in my email box and wanted to help spread the word!California's public schools, colleges and universities are facing more more than $11 billion in state budget cuts. These cuts are going to impact an entire generation of kids and alter public education for years to come. This Friday, March 13th is Pink Friday, which is the deadline for school districts to issue preliminary pink

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Today was a Disney Day. The biggest event is that Lauren finally reached the requirement for Indiana Jones. Yeah! This a big favorite so it was nice to not have to do the trade off. One parent waits with L while the other goes on the ride then usually we trade off with Disney's special pass for this exact situation. Gotta love Disneyland for thinking of this kind of thing!These crazy girls

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Thanks to all my awesome friends who voted for Toby! He did win!!! Congrats Toby and Raquel! These are honestly very deserving people. I am in awe of the patience they both have and the love of what they do. They make life better, even if just for a short time, for the kids that come into their lives!So tell me who LOVES Spring forward? I am so excited to change my clocks tonight. Honestly I am

Michellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-21742724700901339912009-03-01T11:52:00.000-08:002009-03-03T08:59:59.984-08:00

Hi Friends... I have a big favor...but it's super duper easy one! Can you please go here and vote for my friend's husband. Raquel and Toby do something so awesome that I am constantly impressed by and I really want to help them out. You can go to the link and read Toby's whole story and when you do you'll want him to win also!Thanks so much!Seriously it is such a beautiful day. I wish I was

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Jessa drew this the other day...I thought I would share.Have a great Wednesday.

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I am loving Mama Mia! these days. I have been watching it over and over. I know it's totally a chick flick but I really don't care. I put the music at the top of my play list. Come on... you know you want to listen to it and dance around with me. Honestly, I need to get the soundtrack and that way I could play it at the store when I am working late (or when other Mama Mia fans are there with me)

Michellenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-44154983551660907872009-01-17T19:19:00.000-08:002009-01-17T19:50:29.212-08:00

Jessa: "Mom, I wish there was a special kid's internet where everything was safe and there would be nothing scary for kids!"My DH was allowing the girls to watch youtube in search of Mario Kart cheat codes...yes, lovely, I know. So many of my life lessons out the window. This is what happens when I am away.Well... I guess a youtube video that was really scary popped up and Jessa and Lauren

Michellenoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-48226141532372458572009-01-05T20:48:00.001-08:002009-01-10T21:36:41.475-08:00

I was inspired to write a little summary of our families year by a dear friend who currently resides out of state...(miss you tons C and family)2007 ended with the biggest, scariest, {bravest} ???, thing I have ever done...opening a business. 2008 kicked the year off with lots of hard work, ups and downs, adjustments for the whole family. Mike has definitely made the most adjustments. I realize

Michellenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-66556372656616588732008-12-22T22:16:00.000-08:002008-12-22T23:00:55.077-08:00

So last Sunday we went to Disneyland with some friends and had a really fun day. Sunday was that beautiful day between lots of rain. Unfortunately I would have stayed way longer but alas it was a school night. Can I say that I still LOVE "It's A Small World"...and at Christmas time even better! more crafty...again posting before I give them so shhh don't tell. These are for Mike's neice Julia

Michellenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-80075819158590856552008-12-19T08:37:00.000-08:002008-12-19T12:19:30.466-08:00

I can't believe the kids are getting out of school today for 2 weeks. (*** side note please check out my beat the winter break boredom classes at http://www.thescrappintable.com/ )I have been crafty the past few days **yeah**. It's something I ofcourse love so it makes me happpppyyyy to get to keep busy with scrappin' craftin' and sewing and I even baked last night. Cupcake reindeer yummy! I hope

Michellenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-88619394121675472622008-12-06T22:02:00.001-08:002008-12-06T23:20:07.995-08:00

Hi there...I want to briefly update on my mom, she's in an extended care facility and should be coming home in a few days. She is recovering well. I am not sure she fully understands the seriousness of what has just happened to hear nor does she realize how much her life will change now with diet and her whole way of life. Hmmm a happy but interesting life we have ahead of us with that. Again I

Michellenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-32537839438772421032008-11-30T21:59:00.000-08:002008-11-30T22:17:05.448-08:00

My mom is out of ICU and is recovering...she did pick up pneumonia tho, ugh!!! We should hear about the biopsy in the next few days.Thanks for those of you who took so much time in your thoughts and emails to me. In just a few hours a new month starts and let's all cross our fingers to a better month ahead. Let's pray for the economy to pick up, for the holidays to bring good cheer, and that

Michellenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-37382114375414503792008-11-25T13:16:00.001-08:002008-11-26T22:18:39.945-08:00

Can I preface this post with I am not generally a whining type of person actually I try really hard not to do that as it is a trait I could easily adapt from my mother. I try really hard to just work through things. Lately it's been tough. I know I am being tested. My spirit is being tested.I also like posts to be generally upbeat. I don't like to spew all my icky life stuff here. I know it's a

Michellenoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-37500800603526954192008-11-23T20:15:00.000-08:002008-11-23T20:44:14.415-08:00

Last night when I arrived home from the store I found dinner ready for me , girls fed, bathed and in jammies and watching one of my favorite movies...Toy story 2. I tell people that all the time but I really don't think they believe me but it is true!! Then today (Sunday) I arrived home and found one crying on the couch with the other hugging to make it all better, both with hair a mess, dirty

Michellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-70416665377341225582008-11-18T09:11:00.000-08:002008-11-19T16:34:37.983-08:00

Hi there friends, family and everyone!!!Many of you who know me know that I wear my heart on my sleeve. Well I had a pretty bad day on Friday and well it was showing on Saturday. Then the fires hit and well my bad thing just didn't seem so bad anymore. I was a wreck even though my house and family were all safe. Many of my friends and their families were being uprooted. I had feared the worst for

Michellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-10610964725865443642008-11-16T08:35:00.000-08:002008-11-16T08:39:05.577-08:00

Everyone safe.

Michellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-30827850262722953602008-11-14T06:37:00.000-08:002008-11-14T07:29:16.277-08:00

Starting with last Friday I feel like I have been on vacation in many ways! I got to go to this very special scrapbooking event with Tiff and JennK. Wow how cool all that creativity flowing everywhere! I made some very neat things! I can't wait to bring some of that into the store. Then Saturday Lauren had her final soccer game and later that day a soccer party. Oh my this soccer party was at the

Michellenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-18456530243213225272008-11-04T22:17:00.000-08:002008-11-04T22:41:54.298-08:00

Well Election day 2008 has come to a close and I hope you all had a chance to get out and vote. Mike, L and I all went to our polling place after dropping J off at school. The computers weren't working which completely BUGGED me. Are you kidding?... didn't we have 4 years to take care of this issue. Well okay we have had votes in between but seriously didn't they make sure everything was ready???

Michellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-15406511351900436822008-10-28T22:13:00.000-07:002008-10-28T22:49:49.613-07:00

this show This is my favorite TV show and it sounds like they might cancel it!I will be so sad cause really this is one of the best written/best worded shows ever!UGH!!! They better not!! That's all I have to say ABC...Don't you dare get me hooked then just cancel!!!! Okay rant over but I ammmm very concerned!Now go tell them to keep it on!!! PLEASE!!!http://abc.go.com/site/contactus.htmland here

Michellenoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-61943155070144567862008-10-23T08:32:00.000-07:002008-10-23T09:08:33.080-07:00

It's been so long...I don't have much to talk about.I had an event at the store that took some of my focus last weekend. But other than that not much happening. I know some people say I am super busy... really I am not. If you have known me for a long time you know I don't like too much down time. I get ancy (sp??). I will fill up my time with something!Last night I created again! I love being

Michellenoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-416491709853402772008-10-11T20:34:00.001-07:002008-10-11T21:04:17.625-07:00

Last night while I worked DH decided that he was a bit tired of the "extra" fixtures in storage in our garage and moved this "little" piece into the girls bedroom. Uh okay it's not blocking the quilt hanging from the wall or anything {lol} oh well. I feel pangs...I remember being seven and changing things around from being a baby girl room to a little girl room. pang pang pang...my heart is

Michellenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-56185950877259690972008-10-09T08:12:00.000-07:002008-10-09T14:41:25.838-07:00

Jessa is 7...Since my recent girls night out with friends Jessa has wanted to go to Heroes for dinner. She is very interested in a place that allows you to throw stuff on the floor! My mom was able to join us for the fun. And Lauren lost her first tooth... In usual fashion doing just about everything earlier than what Jessa had done! Jessa was walking at a year Lauren at 9.5 months...Jessa

Michellenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-23798909421076788422008-10-05T19:58:00.000-07:002008-10-05T20:01:31.212-07:00

http://vids.eonline.com/services/link/bcpid1396519019/bctid1830029460

Michellenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-68950387700299498542008-09-27T23:07:00.001-07:002008-09-27T23:36:41.989-07:00

Thank you to everyone for the kind thoughts on my Grandmothers passing. I am glad that she is at peace now and pain free.It's been an interesting 24... I was going to come on and talk about some issues that have been wearing on my heart...but then I picked up this catalog that came in the mail today and my issues got pushed aside and my heart was so happy at all of these things...Have a

Michellenoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-65475189158893696492008-09-18T16:58:00.000-07:002008-09-18T17:51:41.992-07:00

A phone call from a boy! She didn't really think it was a big deal. I thought it was a big deal. They talked about a Scooby Doo video game and getting together to play.I see a long friendship ahead...thank goodness the mom is really nice too!Another funny...Okay so there are far too many red tahoes out there.Today I went to the bank. I didn't park in my usual spot. I hurried in but had to wait.

Michellenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-64116681795660773662008-09-17T08:47:00.000-07:002008-09-17T09:18:43.414-07:00

How do I answer?J "mom"Me "yes"J "how do you chose who to vote for"Me "uh in what?"J "for President..."Me "well that is a tough choice"J "yes but what do each of them care about?"Me...silence...that is a really good question...I won't share my specific feelings here however in all my many years in caring and voting...this will be my toughest vote ever. I already know which way I will vote but

Michellenoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-80982287126874053362008-09-08T16:02:00.000-07:002008-09-08T17:11:00.058-07:00

First week of school... just for the record she doesn't get this from me and really not from her dad either. If any of my friends from school are checking my blog they certainly can attest to this not something I passed down . He he! LOL!! I am sooo proud though, she had such a rough week with starting 1st grade (6 hours of school vs. K being 3hr 20 min) and needing to have a tooth pulled and yet

Michellenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-87830270324950762122008-09-02T20:08:00.000-07:002008-09-02T20:45:06.624-07:00

A note from Jessa's new teacher...Uh I was doing really well until I read this!!!I gave you a little wink and a smile as I introduced myself today.For I know it's hard to leave til three (really 2:07) & know your child must stayYou've been with her for many years now & have been a loving guideBut now, alas, the time has come to leave her at my side.Just know that as you drive away (I walked

Michellenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-48396327523690206912008-09-01T21:06:00.000-07:002008-09-01T22:09:45.674-07:00

Well what a great ending to a great summer. I had worried about this summer for the girls. I wasn't sure how it would be with the store and the amount of work any new business takes. Well my worries were unnecessary! The girls (and me too) still had a great summer! We got to go to the beach, they did swim lessons, going to Lake Havasu x2, VBE & VBS, movies, swimming at the P's new house (love

Michellenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-58460506958344200132008-08-26T00:28:00.000-07:002008-08-26T01:13:44.163-07:00

Well PJ, a scrapbooking friend, has tagged me. I almost said noooo please I have no time but I don't want to be a big party pooper.SOOO here I go 7 random facts you may or may not know about me1. I am very afraid of heights...I don't even like to walk near the rail on the second level of the mall.2. Once many years ago ( I think I was 19) I made a bad choice (didn't think so at the time) and ran

Michellenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-85556708632331044562008-08-22T15:49:00.000-07:002008-08-22T16:53:58.224-07:00

Happy Birthday to my friend Kristen! Last week a few of us went out on the town to celebrate. Who knew how much fun Fullerton could be on a Thursday night! We Started off at Heroes dinner and some drinks. Then went to Rockin' Taco! Honestly that place is so much fun. Even tho we were the oldest people there we had a blast. See the video of Denise below! I can only imagine having that place packed

Michellenoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-84798493747871327632008-08-20T18:20:00.000-07:002008-08-20T18:30:13.774-07:00

Todays horoscope for Gemini's (which I am one of)You're wrestling with a tricky situation right now, and getting other people's input on the situation is important -- you could really use a chance to see things from someone else's perspective. You should definitely check in with the friends you usually rely upon, but don't be shy about asking other people what they think, too. Not only will their

Michellenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-12822635360475774652008-08-19T14:14:00.000-07:002008-08-19T15:09:32.300-07:00

Hi there...Guess what I am doing right now...I am in the creativity room in my house (aka the converted attic) sitting at my scrap table with my laptop, daylight lamp on, music on, air conditioning running and ya know what is even better it is fairly organized as {gasp GASP} I spent much of yesterday cleaning up here! I am scrappin' yes me store owner came home from a bit of a whirlwind at the

Michellenoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-48691001378189740982008-08-13T00:29:00.000-07:002008-08-13T00:35:12.612-07:00

Okay so I have been playing around with all of these "new" blog options.Hmmm not really sure about this layout???I love the flowers but not enough of it is showing. I need to figure that out but I will try it for a bit. I also made myself a little signature...that definately needs more fun added to it.It is already so late and so it will have to wait until the am.My sweet girls were sooo good

Michellenoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-48044149817109773482008-08-03T21:32:00.001-07:002008-11-12T18:38:14.634-08:00

Thanks to everyone who sent this to me! It is very cool to have such great blogging friends! Because I am so far behind in so many ways everyone I know has already been hit with this cool award.So instead I am just gonna list why I like/don't like blogging.LikesIt's a way to catch up with friends and share in their moments.INSPIRATIONto laugh...esp these two people here and herecreativity

Michellenoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-46712130996078436882008-07-28T22:58:00.000-07:002008-07-28T23:03:19.650-07:00

Stolen Credit Card Number...PricelessMy fun never ends...the good news no paintball for you losers who may or may not work at the Brea 22 theaters!Timing right before a trade show...having no credit card for purchases...also priceless!!!That's all I have to say on that!

Michellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-32815823971525554032008-07-27T22:02:00.000-07:002008-11-12T18:38:15.068-08:00

First I need to give a shout out to my great friend and coworker Tiffany M! Today is her birthday. Happy Birthday dear friend. You are kind, real and honest. Just the friend I needed at such an interesting time of life. Thanks and I hope your day was special. I have never enjoyed Starbucks as I did today, it had been way too long!Now I just can't believe it's been almost 2 weeks since my last

Michellenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-48039121079615446052008-07-14T23:26:00.001-07:002008-07-14T23:56:39.322-07:00

Okay so I have told this story in person to a few people but I have to share here.So a few days ago we made family plans to go see Walle and it included my mom. As we were outside the ticket window my mom gave me a starbucks gift card cause she doesn't really do that coffee. I put it in a little zipper bag I keep in my purse which at times will hold my credit card and ID when I just want a small

Michellenoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-54602513152640181922008-07-06T14:41:00.000-07:002008-07-06T14:48:17.210-07:00

Happy Summer...My husband works for a company whose CEO puts out these stories around holidays. The employees have dubbed the extra days off as "Frank" days. I just couldn't resist passing along this particular story. Enjoy!I bet none of you know who invented the popsicle. In fact, I bet you didn’t even know the popsicle was invented. But it was, in 1905 by 11-year-old Frank Epperson, and Frank

Michellenoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-36496808460177105112008-07-03T15:14:00.000-07:002008-11-12T18:38:15.290-08:00

So much to say... First I need to send my thoughts to one of my dearest friends Christy and her family. Christy's husband Dale's mom has passed away. Christy please take care and I am here if you need anything at all.On other news I have gotten all of the RAK notices in and will be sending out the goodies to the winners! Thanks for playing ladies. Now keep the pleasant comments coming!!!NOW some

Michellenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-91432950370746057882008-06-30T22:12:00.000-07:002008-11-12T18:38:15.992-08:00

Before Braces and in the office right after they got put on: June 26, 2006 Can I just say that Dr. Piroutek, Kristi, Andrea and the whole office over there are so awesome!!I will actually miss them so much once I get my retainer and have my last appt. Seriously if you need a dentist or orthodontist you need to visit this office (they do both). They all are fantastic!!!! I have been there every

Michellenoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-21551087677499719302008-06-21T20:10:00.000-07:002008-06-21T20:56:44.386-07:00

Happy Summer~And how is your Summer going? I have some fun for you. Go to any or all of my friends blogs below. Leave a comment saying something about "What Matters Most" to you. Each of the awesome ladies will be saying something about what matters most to them. Later in the week they will pick someone for me to send a RAK . That's a scrapbooking random act of kindness (and goodies)!Why am I

Michellenoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-58387047062012162512008-06-20T23:50:00.000-07:002008-11-12T18:38:16.418-08:00

I just got this from Raquel and I need this today. Funny she should have been the one to send it. Let me tell you why...about 14 years (???) ago this dear friend left to start a new life in Nebraska. Many life changes later she is back here in California and in my life again. I am thrilled and know that there is a purpose to it. 6 1/2 years ago Catherine stepped into my life. I adore Catherine

Michellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-28781351394170234042008-06-19T20:50:00.000-07:002008-11-12T18:38:16.542-08:00

After two Mother's Day's in a row getting two cameras I didn't exactly want this pretty silver mid size baby is on it's way. I know someday a dslr will come my way but for right now this is perfect fit for me!! Yeah.Now I need to get the really good batteries, get them charged so I am ready to go.PS tho Mike thinks I should still give up Starbucks/Coffee Bean. Michelle

Michellenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-91345497237013775242008-06-15T22:51:00.000-07:002008-06-15T23:33:20.639-07:00

hi there friends...is it okay if i do my whole post in lowercase tonight. i am so lazy tonight and posting from my laptop. i am running on 4-5 hours of sleep each night since thursday night. why can't i just go to sleep and stay asleep. i am having insomnia again. ugh.i hope all the dads had a nice day. i of course thought about my dad today. he was so cool. really my dad was really a cool guy.

Michellenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-27864198794275088782008-06-09T20:08:00.000-07:002008-06-09T20:16:29.702-07:00

okay well what I didn't realize about the previously posted camera is there is NO viewfinder. Uh yep gotta have one of those so here were my two other choices...http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_a720is%2Ccanon_s5is&camsel=canon_sx100is&show=allAfter much ado about everything I am going with the higher rated higher customer satisfaction less zoom less

Michellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-53925839911571116662008-06-07T22:01:00.000-07:002008-06-07T23:45:33.293-07:00

Cameras are a sore subject in my home right now. When I was a kid (I don't really remember how old for sure) somewhere around 10 my Grandad gave me a 110 film camera as a gift. I remember being so excited, I couldn't get the batteries and long rectangular film cartridge in fast enough. I started taking pictures and have never really stopped I guess.When I was in high school I took a photography

Michellenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-52146250600516262852008-05-27T11:49:00.000-07:002008-11-12T18:38:16.819-08:00

Bad Blogger me... I can't believe how long it has been. I will play catch up this week on my busy life and blog I promise! I also will be in need of some help with a challenge I am giving myself.look for that post tomorrow. for now back to May~ Memorial weekend.We just had so much fun in Havasu.The weather was really tough going out on Friday. Tons of rain and some traffic and late in the drive

Michellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-14378881167186415222008-05-20T22:35:00.000-07:002008-05-20T22:47:29.388-07:00

Okay so who did you vote for? Cook or Archie? I told Mike that most people didn't decide their vote on tonights performance but instead decided based on previous performances. More of who you like...not who really "won" tonight. Simon was not fair to Cook though. David A is so cute but hard to imagine him in that world. I feel worried for these 17 year olds. Can you even imagine the pressure??

Michellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-74571026718838790572008-05-19T22:47:00.000-07:002008-05-19T23:04:18.503-07:00

My Horoscope today...I had to laugh out loud and anyone who knows me really well would have to laugh along with me. Anyone Anyone??? Anyone want to fill in the rest of the bloggers in on the secret???"If you want to be all you can be in life, then you have to start expressing yourself more! People can't know who you really are -- and what you are really capable of -- until you do. Do not be

Michellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-78726213330823094922008-05-17T22:51:00.000-07:002008-11-12T18:38:17.172-08:00

Teddy Bear Picnic Day. No Mom's allowed. So my only picture of the fun event is Jessi bear buckled in the car and Lauren buckled in her own car seat on our way to "cool". Also got one in the classroom before I had to go. I think a good time was had by both bear and girl.

Michellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-39020279095591338352008-05-13T17:17:00.000-07:002008-11-12T18:38:17.639-08:00

On Mom's Day at the in-laws house.Got them to pose. I wish Jessa would get past this forced smile stage. I didn't get a picture with the three of us but got a few with Jessa and I at home

Michellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-16706554812377808002008-05-11T10:58:00.000-07:002008-05-11T11:06:20.191-07:00

Happy Mother's Day!I plan on enjoying the day with family and remembering how lucky I am to be a mom! Being a mom for me didn't come easily. I am thankful each day for my literal artist Jessa and my drama princess Lauren!I plan on thanking God that I was blessed with the two best little girls in the whole world!Michelle

Michellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-11910937594840897322008-05-08T22:49:00.001-07:002008-11-12T18:38:18.696-08:00

Okay so this challenge at the store is to scrap a high school picture. This is especially fun for me as I am coming up on my 20 year reunion...have I mentioned that already?So tonight I went on a wild goose chase I started pulling out old pictures and found my scanner and have been scanning in these old pictures. (Just cuz I have a scrapbook store doesn't mean I have scrapped every picture of my

Michellenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-24385652653466682382008-05-05T22:35:00.000-07:002008-11-12T18:38:19.386-08:00

I think a little bit of inner turmoil...My husband French (Canadian) Dad and Mexican Mom. I think my MIL should have way more fun with this holiday dontcha think?Well we did celebrate in our house with some leftovers from the NSD crop at the store on Saturday. These were some YUMMY left overs :)look at the way Jessa stops for the photo op..not my little Lauren OHHH NOOOO Seriously...that is

Michellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-83309471283825137702008-04-29T21:16:00.000-07:002008-11-12T18:38:19.551-08:00

Kids say the darnedest things ehhh?! I especially LOVE (I really think there needs to be a sarcasm emotioncon and if there was /is one please insert it here) when my 6 1/2 year old quotes me about things she shouldn't have heard and to someone who is associated with topic of quote. ughhh.Oh but wait...after kid quoted something she then looks at me and expresses her excitement of what a great

Michellenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2377845139175289102.post-88662605823339417962008-04-26T22:50:00.001-07:002008-11-12T18:38:19.863-08:00

Today...I was at the store for about half the day. Have I said lately how much I love the store? Well I do. I love the customers, I love everyone who works or designs or reps or just comes by to wish it well. I had some customers that I have helped for over a year or so come in today and say how much they loved the store too. And the other day someone who has shopped the same location for a long

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