Its been sooo long since I last posted a blog, and for that I either apologize or say you're welcome. At any rate a lot has happened. Let me catch you up!

1.) I met a man in October. Asked him on a date in January. Became engaged in February. Married him on March 27th in Vegas! Its been a whirl wind of ups, downs, crazy adventures, and explorations....But im happy as can be and my kids are extremely content! So i'd like to officially introduce the Tom to my Jeri..My husband. He's the one with the amazing hair.



He's a painter...




2.) I gained a 10 year old step daughter! Her name is Chloe and she's adorable. She seems to like me alright....which makes me happy. :0)




3.) We moved to Whittier! My kids will grow up speaking spanish but we love it out there..




4.) We found out that Eric has severe hearing loss..He will probably need hearing aids. Its been a gradual decline since he was little, but this year i'm really seeing a difference in his school work, lack of paying attention, and his behavior worsening...I can only pray things get better for him.




5.) Sara and Hans came to visit me!!! We had so much fun going to the beach, Disneyland, cruisin Hollywood and posing with the weirdos, Medieval Times, and many nights of playing games with gut busting laughter.........I cant wait to bring Tom up to Washington next year!!!


Dont let their lack of smiles fool you...They were feeling the magic!


Thats all the exciting news so far...I will keep you updated with further family news and interests....whether you like it or not. *snickers*

Today I salute 2009!

Well another year has ended, and I find myself wondering where the hell is my jet pack?? I can't believe its 2010 and I'm not in a flying car, yet...I'm still in a korean-made piece of splendor...(*smirks). This last year has been one of milestones for me..Many laughs, tears, and regaining my confidence back. Today I salute 2009! Here are a few of my favorite parts....

1.) I had some of the best times at my college with some of the greatest people in the world. :0)

2.) I learned that I excel in Anatomy classes and deep tissue...which blew me away.

3.) I graduated college with honors in Massage Therapy.

4.) I got my first job in over 9 years, the day after I graduated, at a Wellness Center in Costa Mesa..and I love it!

5.) I had some amazingly fun times with my friend Todd, who I met online..Movies, massages, and Las Barcas! I miss you!

6.) Mr. Garrett Curtis..What can I say about you, other than you are pure sunshine to my soul!? Haha. I love our roller skating, mexican food, private jokes, massage tutoring, witty texting, hilarious conversations, Starbucks, ditching skool, political talks, exploring, card playing, and over-all just being there for each other no matter what. I adore you, sir! You're one of my favorite people on this planet.

7.) Jeffrey Graham-cracker! You sir, are the only guy I enjoy going to Disneyland with. If I had a choice between taking you and Bradley Cooper, Id pick you....(which says sooo much!) You inspire me on so many levels and I hope we remain friends forever. You have my same wandering free spirit that yearns to create. You remain true to yourself and your instincts know matter what, and thats pretty freaking rad. I hope to one day have that bravery. I adore you also! Now pick up the phone and call me, dammit...LOL.

8.) I had the greatest adventures in Seattle this past October with my best friends, Sara and Hans! Tours, Ciders, bad horror movies, funk jamming on the freeway, thrift stores, peep shows that never were, photo shoots, parties, and AMAZING food...Nobody kicks it like we kick it! The hammer of Thor will be brought down the minute my u haul lands on Washington soil. Oh yes... the rockin' shall begin!

9.) Eric and Erin being apart of a prestigious orange county choir that do a few shows a year at the performing arts center in Costa mesa, backed by a full symphony. This particular year, we were privileged to receive their first CD, which is also a first for the performing arts center to have recorded live from their beautiful building. Its amazing that my children are apart of something so wonderful!

10.) I'm also grateful to my amazing parents who continue to help me. I love them very much and want them to know how appreciative I am for their kindness, service, and their helping me financially over the past year and a half. Its been a reeeal LABOR of love..I know. My children and I both thank you from the bottom of our hearts. :0)

Now its time to put the past behind up, and look forward to this coming year! 2010 is gunna be AWESOME!!



(butts provided by Jeri and Sara..photography by Hans)

Today I salute Jackie Cochran!

Jackie Cochran was an amazing aviatrix who flew her first major race in 1934, after launching a successful cosmetics business called "Wings." In 1937, she was the only woman to compete in the Bendix race. She worked with Amelia Earhart to open the race for women. That year, she also set a new woman's national speed record. By 1938, she was considered the best female pilot in the United States. She had won the Bendix and set a new transcontinental speed record as well as altitude records (by this time she was no longer just breaking womens records but was setting overall records). She was the first woman to break the sound barrier (with Chuck Yeager right on her wing), the first woman to fly a jet across the ocean, and the first woman to fly a bomber across the Atlantic. She won five Harmon Trophies as the outstanding woman pilot in the world. Her contributions to military piloting are in need of recognition. She recruited other outstanding women pilots qualified enough to pass their strict testing, to do the non-combative flying so the military could free up more men and place them where needed during the war. Sometimes called the "Speed Queen," at the time of her death, no pilot, man or woman, held more speed, distance or altitude records in aviation history, than Jackie Cochran.

Her aviation accomplishments never gained the continuing media attention given those of Amelia Earhart, but that can in part be attributed to the public's fascination with those who die young at the peak of their careers. Nonetheless, she deserves a place in the ranks of famous women in history as one of the greatest aviators ever, and a woman who frequently used her influence to advance the cause of women in aviation.

Miss Skylar

Skylar and I make an airplane ride every three months to Washington where I share custody of her with her father. As our plane lifted high above a gorgeous fluffy cloud cover, the sun glowed brightly against the white, making it look almost magical. Skylar's eyes got wide as she squealed for the entire cabin to hear, "This is where the Care Bears live, mom!"

Children...

Journal 2007

Normally I am a sweatpants and ponytail type of stay-at-home mom..Not because I want to be, but because there is no time for myself to get pretty. Yesterday I was in a mood, and wanted to actually take some time for myself. I put the kids in their room (Eric being home sick that day and already on his bed), and went to the bathroom for some much needed 'me' time. As I curled my hair and globbed on as much make-up as I could, the kids were quiet in their room. I thought Eric had fallen asleep and Skylar was watching the Little Mermaid again. So I continued with my quest to be beautiful. When I was done, I went in to check on them.. And what do my wondering eyes appear? Jasons Star Wars, not-yet-opened collectibles, and two stealthy children that I could not hear. Boxes on the floor ripped to shreds..Vintage action figures strewn about all over the place. I was mortified! I felt sick to my stomach as I had to break the news to my husband, who had been collecting such items since childhood. It was not a good night. This is why I don't get pretty, in case you ever wonder. I cant give myself the time cuz my kids pounce on that moment like a tiger, and do everything they've ever been told not to. I just hope that they grow up to be normal, even tho mommy had a spatula on hand for spankins during most of their formative years. *sigh*

Erin...*shakes head*

Erin, sweet Erin...I think its very age appropriate for her to be fascinated by public restrooms. I cant take her anywhere without her doing the pee pee dance the moment we walk thru the door..Nevermind that she went just as we left the house. I dont mind taking her to the bathroom, so long as she doesnt wait until I have full cart in tote before hollering. The second thing I DO mind, is when she feels the need to touch everything in that bathroom once we are in there. Its like she needs to christen it with Erin goodness, or something. To mark her territory before making in the toilet, if you will. She starts by fondling the walls as she walks in, then drops to her knees and scoots on her belly across the floor to look under the stalls for feet..Then after I cause a scene by making her get up while i'm secretly gagging, she pulls down her britches, clutches both sides of the toilet to hoist her self up, does her business, wipes..looks at the paper, reaches as far down into the toilet as possible to drop it in, then stands up to dress...Afterwards she becomes facinated with the automatic flushing mechanism, and crouches down low, still hugging the bowl, to watch her stuff get sucked out of sight....I swear she does everything disgusting, short of licking the bowl! When we are done, I feel I have to bath her completely from head to toe in the sink before exiting the premesis! Am I the only one who has this problem??

My Eric

Whilst driving to the thrift store(October 2007ish), in search of Halloween costumes, Eric brought up the question of having another brother or sister. I told him very matter-of-factly, that mommy couldn't have anymore cuz the doctor made sure I wouldn't. He then dove deeper asking how. So I told him that the doctor put a paper clip on mommies fallopian tubes, so that mommy couldn't make anymore....To which he asked "How does a clip on your Pinocchio tube keep you from having babies?" Through my tears of laughter, I was forced to explain about the egg and fertilization to my 6 year old. I know he didn't understand a word of it..but he thanked me for the info just the same, and promptly changed the subject to toys.