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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Valentine’s Surprise
My good friends John and Jennifer Billings decided to surprise me on Valentine’s day covering my front door with tons of little red hearts that the cut themselves. It was a great treat and I was blessed. Thanks Billings! I love you guys!
Birthday Date with Violet
For Violet’s third birthday I decided to invite her over for a slumber party. Just her and me! It was a blast. For her birthday I bought her a Minnie Mouse night gown with matching slippers, her own Hello Kitty sleeping bag, a Hello Kitty travel bag, and a little stuffed Minnie Mouse doll. I picked her up on a Sunday evening and took her out to dinner at Islands. She wanted a burger and fries for dinner so what better place to go, beside In-n-Out where her family was going to go that night. After dinner we went to the store where Violet got to pick out a color of fingernail polish, stickers for her nails, and a new toothbrush (she picked a Hello Kitty one). We then went back to my house, got our pajamas on, watched a Handy Manny video, and painted our nails. Then it was off to bed.
On Monday morning Violet wanted to eat at First Awakenings, her choice. Then we went to the new and improved MY Museum. They did such a great job re-vamping everything. Violet had a blast. We played restaurant, picked vegetables, rode that tractor, played in the giant dollhouse, dress up, went down all the slides multiple times, and even played on a boat. It was a full day but so much fun and a day that I never will forget. I love you Violet and thanks for spending the night.
On Monday morning Violet wanted to eat at First Awakenings, her choice. Then we went to the new and improved MY Museum. They did such a great job re-vamping everything. Violet had a blast. We played restaurant, picked vegetables, rode that tractor, played in the giant dollhouse, dress up, went down all the slides multiple times, and even played on a boat. It was a full day but so much fun and a day that I never will forget. I love you Violet and thanks for spending the night.
My P.O. Box
I have finally decided…..I HATE HAVING A P.O. BOX IN PACIFIC GROVE!
Yes Nate, this is the moment you have been waiting for. Once again, after a few years of nagging, I have realized that you were right and I was wrong. Going to get my mail is a waste of my time, especially when it can be delivered to my door.
For the last six years I have had a P.O. Box in Pacific Grove. The only problem with this statement is that I don’t live in Pacific Grove I live in Monterey (I am probably going to get busted by the post office police for saying that). I opened my P.O. Box when I moved back from Belize. For the first few months I was staying at different friends houses and I decided to open a P.O. Box so that no matter where I moved to my mailing address would not change. At the time I opened my P.O. Box I was living in Pebble Beach so I qualified to open a P.O. Box in Pacific Grove. I moved seven different times in two years so I was excited that I never had to change my mailing address. It is such a pain to have to change your address every time you move, especially when you move as much as I do. Four of the seven moves that I made were in PG so it was always easy to check my mail because it was never out of the way. Even when I did not live on Monterey I did not work that far from the post office so I kept it. I also never felt like I was going to be in open place for all that long. When I moved to downtown Monterey, about four years ago, I was tempted to close my P.O. Box but I didn’t want to lose the PG address, and I also did mot want to share one mail box with four people.
I have now lived in Monterey for about four years and I drive to PG once a week to get my mail. It really has never been that bad. I look at it as a little piece of the past and a type of “security blanket.” I love PG and there are many perks about having a PG address. One of them is that I get all kinds of information, schedules and discounts to all the local fairs, parades, and festivals. It is also a small post office and it kind of reminds me of the show Cheers. The same people have been working there since the beginning and they know who I am.
After this last week my opinion has changed. It started on Saturday when I went to get my mail and I received two cards that were postmarked October 2008. Each card had a red stamp on it saying “Left in Empty Bin.” What does that mean? One of the cards was a thank you card and the other was an invitation for a baby shower that happened four months ago. Stupid!!!! Then yesterday, Monday, I had the craziest experience. I went to the bank and Blockbusters and decided to check the mail. First of all I could not find a parking spot. They had the normal Monday Farmers Market traffic but they were also filming a commercial at “The Red House.” They had two blocks barricaded off with about 20 different types of trucks and trailers. There were tons of cops and people everywhere. The thing that got me was when I was walking out of the post office and was getting ready to cross the street to my car the director screamed action and the cops made everyone every car stand still. Why I have no clue. I was not even near the the place they were filming. Why I needed to stand on the corner for five minutes for no reason was completely stupid. Checking my mail, which would normally take me five minutes max took me about twenty minutes yesterday. It was ridiculous! Then today I hear from a friend that she sent me a wedding invitation, her wedding is next week, and I never received it. My mail is getting lost in some “empty bin.” So frustrating!
That is why today I am proud to say that I will be cancelling my P.O. Box at the end of March, when my six month lease is up. It is going to be hard to let go of my one foot in PG but I think I am ready.
THANKS NATE! You always know best!
Here are a few photos of the craziness in PG yesterday.
Yes Nate, this is the moment you have been waiting for. Once again, after a few years of nagging, I have realized that you were right and I was wrong. Going to get my mail is a waste of my time, especially when it can be delivered to my door.
For the last six years I have had a P.O. Box in Pacific Grove. The only problem with this statement is that I don’t live in Pacific Grove I live in Monterey (I am probably going to get busted by the post office police for saying that). I opened my P.O. Box when I moved back from Belize. For the first few months I was staying at different friends houses and I decided to open a P.O. Box so that no matter where I moved to my mailing address would not change. At the time I opened my P.O. Box I was living in Pebble Beach so I qualified to open a P.O. Box in Pacific Grove. I moved seven different times in two years so I was excited that I never had to change my mailing address. It is such a pain to have to change your address every time you move, especially when you move as much as I do. Four of the seven moves that I made were in PG so it was always easy to check my mail because it was never out of the way. Even when I did not live on Monterey I did not work that far from the post office so I kept it. I also never felt like I was going to be in open place for all that long. When I moved to downtown Monterey, about four years ago, I was tempted to close my P.O. Box but I didn’t want to lose the PG address, and I also did mot want to share one mail box with four people.
I have now lived in Monterey for about four years and I drive to PG once a week to get my mail. It really has never been that bad. I look at it as a little piece of the past and a type of “security blanket.” I love PG and there are many perks about having a PG address. One of them is that I get all kinds of information, schedules and discounts to all the local fairs, parades, and festivals. It is also a small post office and it kind of reminds me of the show Cheers. The same people have been working there since the beginning and they know who I am.
After this last week my opinion has changed. It started on Saturday when I went to get my mail and I received two cards that were postmarked October 2008. Each card had a red stamp on it saying “Left in Empty Bin.” What does that mean? One of the cards was a thank you card and the other was an invitation for a baby shower that happened four months ago. Stupid!!!! Then yesterday, Monday, I had the craziest experience. I went to the bank and Blockbusters and decided to check the mail. First of all I could not find a parking spot. They had the normal Monday Farmers Market traffic but they were also filming a commercial at “The Red House.” They had two blocks barricaded off with about 20 different types of trucks and trailers. There were tons of cops and people everywhere. The thing that got me was when I was walking out of the post office and was getting ready to cross the street to my car the director screamed action and the cops made everyone every car stand still. Why I have no clue. I was not even near the the place they were filming. Why I needed to stand on the corner for five minutes for no reason was completely stupid. Checking my mail, which would normally take me five minutes max took me about twenty minutes yesterday. It was ridiculous! Then today I hear from a friend that she sent me a wedding invitation, her wedding is next week, and I never received it. My mail is getting lost in some “empty bin.” So frustrating!
That is why today I am proud to say that I will be cancelling my P.O. Box at the end of March, when my six month lease is up. It is going to be hard to let go of my one foot in PG but I think I am ready.
THANKS NATE! You always know best!
Here are a few photos of the craziness in PG yesterday.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
June Bug
Nate and Christina took their two oldest kids, Lauren and Violet, to Disneyland this week and I am helping Aunt Bryna with June. She spent the night last night and this morning I took June with me on my morning walk. For the fist twenty minutes June was talking up a storm. I was listening to music so I could lightly hear her. She all of a sudden stopped talking. I decided to take a quick look and she what she was doing. The girl was out. She slept the whole rest of the way. I had to grab this picture. June is such a joy to have around. She is the happiest baby. I love her tons.
Costco Mania
Once a month I round up a few Bridge guys and we do a massive Costco run. It takes at lest three hours. It is true madness! It has been about six weeks since the last Costco run so yesterday we had to stock up big time. Here are a few photos of Scott and Joseph loading up the truck. They are awesome! I could not do it without them.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
The Best Christmas Gift Ever
This Christmas I got the best gift ever...........an IPHONE! Can I just tell you that I was shocked. Never in a million years did I think I was getting one of these. I was speechless. It has been a good three weeks now and I am still amazed at this sweet phone. It does everything. I am still learning and I know there is a ton other thing that my iphone does that I have not seen yet. I can't wait to discover them.
THANK YOU!!!!! I LOVE YOU GUYS AND AM SO BLESSED :)
Friday, January 16, 2009
I Stink!
I AM SORRY THAT I STINK AT THIS BLOG THING. PLEASE FORGIVE ME!
It has been a crazy season. The time just flew by and I think I lost a few weeks. I can’t believe we are in January already. Anyways, here is a wrap-up of the month of December.
* December 11th: The 5th Annual Gaily Christmas Party
I absolutely love Aaron and Adrienne and there two adorable kids Ella and Evan. They are great friends and a major blessing to me. Aaron is also the best chiropractor in the world! He has magical hands. Now let me tell you they know how to throw an outrageous bash. There is always lots of amazing food, friends, and even Santa stops in to pass out gifts to all the kids. Here are some pictures of the festivities. Thanks for a great party Gaily family!
* December 20th and 21st: Phil Wickham Concert
The church hosted Phil Wickham and his wife for a special concert. I was responsible for the Wickham’s transportation, meals, and all around comfort. It was a busy weekend but I had a blast getting to hang with the Wickham’s. Phil did an amazing job. We had a great turnout and tons of people were blessed.
* December 25th: Christmas
Even though the Christmas season is busy and usually hectic it is still my favorite time of the year. I love all of the decorations, lights, the smell of gingerbread and pine, even the crisp and cold weather. This is a holiday that is all about family and friends, which happen to be two of my favorite things. This year was no exception. I had a wonderful Christmas. My family came over for dinner on Christmas day. I tried a bunch of new recipes for dinner and to my surprise everything turned out fantastic. It was a nice day. Very relaxing.
* December 31: New Years Eve
I don’t think I have ever been a big fan of New Years Eve. Staying up until midnight is hard. I am big fan of the 10:30pm to 11:00pm sleepy time. However this year I had a great time staying up with a houseful of friends. I even made everyone go outside to watch fireworks that I thought Monterey did. We say a few here and there but nothing to write home about. It was a disappointment but I will get over it. Here are some pictures of us ringing in 2009.
That is about it for my December. I can’t believe that it is 2009. I am excited to see what this year has in store for us. It is going to be big year. I can feel it. I can’t wait to see what the Lord has for me this year. Last year was a good year. It had its many ups and downs but over all it was a good year. I hope and pray that 2009 is a wonderful year for each of you. I love you guys!
It has been a crazy season. The time just flew by and I think I lost a few weeks. I can’t believe we are in January already. Anyways, here is a wrap-up of the month of December.
* December 11th: The 5th Annual Gaily Christmas Party
I absolutely love Aaron and Adrienne and there two adorable kids Ella and Evan. They are great friends and a major blessing to me. Aaron is also the best chiropractor in the world! He has magical hands. Now let me tell you they know how to throw an outrageous bash. There is always lots of amazing food, friends, and even Santa stops in to pass out gifts to all the kids. Here are some pictures of the festivities. Thanks for a great party Gaily family!
* December 20th and 21st: Phil Wickham Concert
The church hosted Phil Wickham and his wife for a special concert. I was responsible for the Wickham’s transportation, meals, and all around comfort. It was a busy weekend but I had a blast getting to hang with the Wickham’s. Phil did an amazing job. We had a great turnout and tons of people were blessed.
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* December 25th: Christmas
Even though the Christmas season is busy and usually hectic it is still my favorite time of the year. I love all of the decorations, lights, the smell of gingerbread and pine, even the crisp and cold weather. This is a holiday that is all about family and friends, which happen to be two of my favorite things. This year was no exception. I had a wonderful Christmas. My family came over for dinner on Christmas day. I tried a bunch of new recipes for dinner and to my surprise everything turned out fantastic. It was a nice day. Very relaxing.
* December 31: New Years Eve
I don’t think I have ever been a big fan of New Years Eve. Staying up until midnight is hard. I am big fan of the 10:30pm to 11:00pm sleepy time. However this year I had a great time staying up with a houseful of friends. I even made everyone go outside to watch fireworks that I thought Monterey did. We say a few here and there but nothing to write home about. It was a disappointment but I will get over it. Here are some pictures of us ringing in 2009.
That is about it for my December. I can’t believe that it is 2009. I am excited to see what this year has in store for us. It is going to be big year. I can feel it. I can’t wait to see what the Lord has for me this year. Last year was a good year. It had its many ups and downs but over all it was a good year. I hope and pray that 2009 is a wonderful year for each of you. I love you guys!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Napa Weekend
This weekend Sarah and I took a trip to Napa and San Francisco for a little vacation. It was a great trip and a relaxing one. We went wine tasting at a few winery's and ate the most amazing cheeses. Napa is absolutely beautiful! I can't wait to do it again. Here are some pictures of our vacation.
Friday, December 5, 2008
My busy month
This last month has been crazy busy so I have not had a bunch of time to post. So I have decided to do one large post on the things that have happened this last month. I hope you enjoy :)
In November my friend Rebecca came to visit and to check out MIIS. Rebecca is moving to Monterey within the next few weeks to start classes at MIIS. It will be great to have her around. The weekend that she came was one of the hottest weekends we have had in a long time. It was an absolutely perfect weekend. We had a great time hanging out and enjoying the great weather. We even had a bunch of people over for dinner and games. It was a great weekend. Here are a few pictures of the weekend.
After Rebecca left I spent the next few weeks working on getting the church ready for the Christmas holiday. The vision this year was simple, elegant, and Pottery Barn like. We put lights on a bunch of trees in the parking lot and we also put lights on the building. It looks like a winter wonderland. It look a little over a week to get the lights completely finished. The week of Thanksgiving is when I started decorating the church. Three rooms and four Christmas trees later the church was complete. It looks good :)
Thanksgiving went by like a blur. I spent the day with some good friends of mine, the Holdridge and Ramones family. Bryna made an amazing dinner and, with the help of her mom Karen, made four pies. Everything was absolutely fabulouse. After dinner and before the desert we went for a walk arond the neighborhood. We ended up at the park and we watched as Nate and Riley played a great game of sneaked tennis, they each took one sneaker off and used it as their racket. We ended the night with a game of Tripoly. Riley, Nate, and Ken got out quickly but us girls went the distance. I forgot that I had my camera so I did not get many pictures. I did happen to get the these two. The guys were sure tired :)
Thanksgiving was great this year. I had the best time and could not have imagined spending it any other way. Thanks Holdridge and Ramones family for including me.
Well I think that is it for this post. You have all been updated. Thanks for reading and love love you guys :)
In November my friend Rebecca came to visit and to check out MIIS. Rebecca is moving to Monterey within the next few weeks to start classes at MIIS. It will be great to have her around. The weekend that she came was one of the hottest weekends we have had in a long time. It was an absolutely perfect weekend. We had a great time hanging out and enjoying the great weather. We even had a bunch of people over for dinner and games. It was a great weekend. Here are a few pictures of the weekend.
After Rebecca left I spent the next few weeks working on getting the church ready for the Christmas holiday. The vision this year was simple, elegant, and Pottery Barn like. We put lights on a bunch of trees in the parking lot and we also put lights on the building. It looks like a winter wonderland. It look a little over a week to get the lights completely finished. The week of Thanksgiving is when I started decorating the church. Three rooms and four Christmas trees later the church was complete. It looks good :)
Thanksgiving went by like a blur. I spent the day with some good friends of mine, the Holdridge and Ramones family. Bryna made an amazing dinner and, with the help of her mom Karen, made four pies. Everything was absolutely fabulouse. After dinner and before the desert we went for a walk arond the neighborhood. We ended up at the park and we watched as Nate and Riley played a great game of sneaked tennis, they each took one sneaker off and used it as their racket. We ended the night with a game of Tripoly. Riley, Nate, and Ken got out quickly but us girls went the distance. I forgot that I had my camera so I did not get many pictures. I did happen to get the these two. The guys were sure tired :)
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Thanksgiving was great this year. I had the best time and could not have imagined spending it any other way. Thanks Holdridge and Ramones family for including me.
Well I think that is it for this post. You have all been updated. Thanks for reading and love love you guys :)
Jenny's Birthday
Yesterday was my roomates 27th birthday. Jenny and I have lived together for three years. I love Jenny! She is a great friend and a blessing to me. Last night we went to a movie and had dinner at P.F. Changs. It was a good night. Happy Birthday Jenny :)
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