Happy Birthday Sarah!

Sarah and Me

Hawaii- 2007

So if you look up forgetful in the dictionary, I am sure you would find my name next to it..or maybe I could blame it on old age or something after all I am ALMOST 40...who knows, however you slice it...I ALMOST forgot...and did forget to send off a card. Fortunately in the 11th hour..not quite that late, I remembered, but it was too late, Sarah was out partying the night away according to her blog! Seriously, all kidding aside, I hope Sarah you had a wonderful and memorable birthday. I am jealous that it wasn't you and me having a girls day out, but I am glad you shared it with a good friend. Your an awesome sister, and though miles seperate us, you are always close to my heart! I am proud of you, your family and life you have made for yourself. Thanks for being my little sis...Happy Birthday!

Dancing With The Stars!!

Yes, It's true! I am attending the taping of Dancing With The Stars this coming Tuesday. I have invited a few of my friends and we are totally excited! I guess you could say it's a girls night out! The show is a performance and elimination night, so fortunately we will still see everyone live before anyone is gone. Of course it would of been fun to go Wednesday night, Jonas Brothers are performing..nah, Ashlyn would of been jealous. Now I just have to figure out what to wear without looking too fancy..I am really not into the formal attire thing, but I can go the upscale route. Anyways, look for me with three friends, Trisha, Tammy and Suzann. Happy dancing!

Back To School! August 25th!

The Big 6th Grader

Heritage Middle School

The upper grader (4th) and the lower grader (2nd)

Solorio Elementary
So, as you can see we are full fledge back into school. With one week under out belt, I feel pretty good. Ashlyn starting middle school this year forces me to get up much earlier, and keeps us all on time. So far the schedules are going well..even mine now that I am working. Dave mentioned after the first three days, how weird it was to wake up and have the house so quiet. He definately is NOT complaining and has even snuck in a bike ride or two. But even with everything going well this week, I was still happy to have Friday come and a long weekend. Now it is back to the grind of school, soccer, homework, work, church, PTA and cheerleading. There is however something to be said about structure and schedules!

Birthday Celebrations and Friends

Happy 9th Birthday Abby!

This year, the kids are given "family" birthdays instead of the grand, out of control birthday parties that they are used too. I have LOVED it and it has proven to be just as enjoyable. For Abby's birthday this year we went to Disneyland over the weekend, saw a movie, had her nails done and had "family" over. No not our blood family, but friends we have known since I was pregnant with Abby. They have shared in many birthday celebrations and joined us for the last time for Abby's. Yes, I said the last time as they moved to Nebraska five days later. I can say that over the past 9 1/2 years we have had some ups and downs, but we have had some wonderful memories too. Now they have moved. I hope that we will always remain friends across the distances and keep in touch...its that old attage..you never miss something until its gone. We will miss them!
Picture: Leo (Jess' boyfriend), Kyle, Lyndsie, Jessica, Erin, Kristina, Amber, Abby, and Ashlyn. Dan was already in Texas training.