Eric turns 8!!

This has been a very emotional weekend for me! Ive managed to hide it well, with a house full of people. Haha. Eric turned 8 on Saturday, which is a very important age in my religion. That is the age of baptism. We call it 'the age of accountability' because we feel it is the age at which a child fully understands right from wrong and can make the decision on their own to become baptized with an understanding of its significance. Eric was baptized last Sunday...and it was AMAZING! My father performed the baptism, and his other grand-father confirmed him a member of our church. I was asked to give a talk and felt like throwing up the entire time..I got thru it, tho. Eric was presented with his very first set of scriptures. Blue leather with his name engraved in silver on it. He was so excited! Afterward, the president of his sunday school gave him a cute note on poster board spelled out with candy bars. It was very special for him. My son made out like a bandit, in the birthday department. On Saturday his dad flew in. He spent the day at Disneyland with his grandparents, who bought him an Indiana Jones hat, and an Indiana Jones Lego set. For his birthday dinner, he always wants the same thing..Spaghetti with one gigantic meatball. Kasi made him a Sponge Bob cake which was adorable! For presents he recieved a skate board and helmet, piano sheet music, drawing books, a backpack, and a skim board. What a lucky kid! I cant believe im old enough to have an 8 year old. It seems surreal to me. Its my tradition to write the things I love about my friends and family on my blog using their new age. So here are 8 things I love about Eric!

1.) He is very into his artwork and stories.
2.) He is a talented piano player who wakes us up at 7am with songs from the hymnals.
3.) He likes to wear goofy outfits and pretend.
4.) He wants to work at Rubies Diner on the Pier cuz he digs the paper hats and bow-ties.
5.) He is very affectionate and always makes sure to give kissy faces when i look at him from across a room.
6.) He wants to serve a mission in France so he can speak "france-talk"..
7.) He is very helpful and makes sure our neighbors have all the help they need..
8.) He has a beautiful singing voice and is apart of the OCMC at the Performing Arts Center...I couldnt be prouder!!





















Cousin Eliza Jean and sister Skylar


Erics poster board of candy!


Aunt Kasi and Uncle Justin


Erin and Scott enjoy chocolate chip cookies afterward..

Today I salute the Beach Cruiser!

Today I salute the greatness of the California Beach Cruiser! They are beautiful, vintage in model, and in my opinion, a necessity living in paradise! I am determined to have one next summer so I can ride bikes with my kids. They should be plenty old enough to keep up with me by then, and I love the workout! Living 2 miles from the beach provides us with zero excuses to get out into the sun and have fun as a family! My problem is that im torn between two bikes. I need help in deciding which bike best fits my personality. I am head over heels for Betty, the black beauty with hot pink and silver flames. Its reminiscent of a 1950's hot rod that a tough pinup would be proud to sit on. My sisters, however, think that my personality is best suited to riding on Minx, the ultra cool leopard print bike that oozes sex appeal and fiesty attitude. They tell me Betty is not for me, but I have to disagree. Am I being delusional? Is Betty not at all my type? I need feedback people! You will determine which bike I get, and specify WHY you think it fits me?...HELP A SISTA OUT!

BLACK BETTY


SAUCY MINX

Today I salute Melissa Marr

Last week I finished the third book of Melissa Marr's Wicked Lovely series...It was strange,enchanting, gothic, and well thought out. I loved them all, and hope she continues to add to this series of books. She is a new young adult author, who brings to life a world of disturbing Faeries that linger alongside unsuspecting mortals. Wicked Lovely, Ink Exchange (my personal favorite), and Fragile Eternity are three very cool fantasy books guaranteed to give Stephanie Meyer a run for her money. I give it 4 out of 5 stars...If you're into Fantasy folklore and have a uterus, these books are for you.

ROLLER DERBY NIGHT!!

To celebrate Kasi's 30th birthday, we decided to have one of my famous theme parties. This years awesome party was entitled ROLLER DERBY! We all made shirts, coordinated outfits and accessories, did our hair as anime as possible, painted ourselves with bruises..and away we went to the nearest skating rink! We had the best time!! We each had a derby girl name, also..I was Betty Rage from the Pinups of Pain Derby Dames. Kasi was Audrey Hipburn from the Starlit Brawl Derby Dolls. Kylee was Eva Destruction from the Derby Divas of Disaster. And Crystal was Angela Death from the Angel Face Derby Devils. Everyone was so into our costumes, and we met a ton of people. I got the first and only injury of the evening when I was going too fast to stop correctly, tumbling over the carpet and rolling into the ladies room door. My fishnets stuck to my icky bloody rug burn the rest of the night. I didn't complain tho, because I had an authentic injury! Woot! Later on we went and took a walk along Main St, to BJ's for a birthday Pizookie (pizza-cookie) and thought for sure we would either be picked up for soliciting or causing mayhem, by the look of our outfits. We didnt, luckily...But we had an amazing time!

Today I salute Soup Bread Bowls

My youngest daughter and I have a biweekly date to BJ's Restaurant to share a Broccoli Cheese Soup Sourdough Bread Bowl. We take a walk down Main street looking in all the shops before reaching our destination, by the beach. Its something we both really look forward to, and the soup bowls are soooo yummy! Whoever invented this tasty creation deserves free massages for life and possibly an unlimited gas card. I'm just sayin.....

RIP JAKE

Today we mourn the loss of a beloved pet. Jake (also known as jakey, jake-mo the crack-mo..and stink-butt,) was a German Short-Hair Pointer, who was bought for my little sister Kylee on her 10th birthday. He was with our family for 16 years. He was an amazing animal, full of life and enthusiasm...He had his quirks, such as not pointing his foot forward when he found a bird (He was a bird hunting dog)..Instead he lifted his back leg and pointed behind him. He was famous for tossing pine cones onto our trampoline so he could jump up and down on it, bouncing the pine cone high into the air so he could catch it...He loved playing catch by himself. He hated to sit on the floor, and if you allowed it, he would sit on your feet so he felt like he had a chair, too. When we would leave him alone at home, he would take every ones socks out of the drawers and build a nest to lay in until we returned....And i cant tell you the many many pounds of chocolate this dog consumed in his life time. He was a sneaky chocoholic. When he would sleep, he had to be upside down, legs every which direction, lips upside down exposing his teeth, and snoring...He was loyal, loving, and extremely affectionate...often times trying to curl up in your lap, even tho he was as big as we were. He also had the worst gas of any animal ive ever smelled. You could hear it..loudly. LOL. I loved that dog so much, and know how devastated my little sister is right now. He passed away while she stepped out of the room for a moment. It was very quick. Keep her in your prayers. RIP Jake. We love you so much.

New haircut and color....

Here is my newest hairstyle..Im also here to pimp out my hair dresser, Shelley, who works at Shear Talent in Huntington Beach. Hit her up! Shes rad and the only person who I allow to touch my hair.