Take me out to the Ball Game!

Tonight Legacy treated us to a Diamondbacks game. It was the first major league game for Nicholas. He enjoyed hanging out with his legacy friends at the game. The game started out kind of slow but then we scored 2 home runs. In the final inning the San Francisco Giants almost got a couple of runs but our pitcher struck out the last batter. It was an awesome ending. We filled up on cotton candy, ice cream, french fries doused in garlic butter and of course diet Pepsi. Needless to say I have an upset tummy. Altogether it was an awesome night.

Maroon Mania

Natalie, JoAnna, Jeanene and I enjoyed a fun filled night at the Maroon 5 concert held at the Cricket Wireless Pavilion in Phoenix. I offered to take my husband but he refused. I guess he didn't want to see me throwing my bra at the lead singer Adam Levine. Okay I was kidding. We started the night at a Macayo's and somehow ended the night at IHOP.

Here we are at the concert. I think the people around us got tired of us taking pictures. They offered to take one of all of us together to stop the madness. It didn't stop us. We couldn't stop smiling and screaming simultaneously. And yes for those of you who did not notice we did have the twin thing going on. It made the night even more fun.

Here is Adam in his perfect hotness. Out of all the pictures I took of the band this one turned out about the best. The concert had such good energy. Almost everyone was up on their feet dancing. It was impossible not to. Later when the Counting Crows got on stage it was a completely different energy. We left after a few songs.

I've been Tagged

Memory Aviles tagged me so here it goes.

The rules are you have to take ten pictures of the following things. And you have to do it right away. No straightening, cleaning or wiping your child's nose.

1. The Fridge. Our fridge was out for 6 days and was repaired only 5 days ago. As you can see I still don't fully trust my fridge. We are still on bad terms.

2. The closet. My favorite thing about my closet is that I separate my clothes as I go into the 4 different laundry hampers.

3. Self Portrait

4. My favorite room is my bedroom but it is 1:15 am and I don't dare wake my husband so my next favorite room is the one I do my treatments in.

5. The kitchen sink. A little blury but then you can't see the water stains.

6. The laundry room. As you can see I am actively doing laundry.

7. The toilet

8. What are your kids doing right now? I took a chance with this one.

9. Your dream vacation. We went to Hawaii as a family last summer and it was amazing. We all want to go back. Here we are in front of the Laie Hawaii Temple. When we were first married we could see this temple from our apartment.

10. Your favorite shoes. These shoes make me feel tall.

Natalie, Sheri and Kim W. tag your it.

First Day of School (Okay it's not the first day but at least it's in the first month.)

I can't believe my little boy is growing up. He started Grade one on August 25th and is loving it so far. He especially likes that he is only going 1/2 days right now. His school is under construction so they have to do 1/2 days in order to accommodate all of the kids. His teacher is Mrs. McIntosh. She is a Grandma so she has a wealth of experience with kids. Nicholas enjoys being in her class.

I also started school on August 25th. Well I actually started working at Nick's school as a teacher's aide in the Pre-K afternoon class. It has been so much fun. I love running into Nicholas on the playground. He always comes up to me and gives me a hug and says I Love You. I wonder how much longer that is going to last. The only thing I don't like about my job is being on the playground in 105 degree weather. I can't wait until it cools down.

Surprise 40th Birthday Bash

Well I guess after many months it's time to re-start my blogging. My friends put together the most amazing surprize 40th birthday party for me. It was held at the Native New Yorker in a side room separted by windows. As I walked in I first noticed all of my friends weeping and wearing black veils. Then I saw the casket covered in a large arrangement of red flowers. In front of the casket were four 8x10 pictures of me as Gail with Oprah, as a race car driver, as a African American woman and as an American Gladiator. There was a table with programs and a book to sign your name. On that table was a large picture of me framed in red flowers. My friends did not leave out any details. The cake was decorated by my friend Jeanene and was amazing. In this picture I am holding the coffin that sat on top of the cake. As soon as I sat down they proceeded with the program. First was my Eulogy (which was hilarious). Then a performance by 3 friends JoAnna, Molly and Sarah. They sang and danced to several songs ( I almost died laughing). Then all of my friends got up and each told a story about me (mostly funny but some more serious that made me cry). Finally my friend Jeanene dressed in a gypsy outfit brought me back to life to say a few final words. Needless to say I was at a loss for words. I have never laughed so hard for so long in my life. It was the most amazing party and I am so thankful for my wonderful friends that put this incredible party together. I have never in my life had a party so amazing.

Welcome

Welcome to our Blogspot! Dale and I just recently celebrated our 17th anniversary. We have one son Nicholas who is 5 and in early Kindergarden. We have been living in our home here in Maricopa for 4 years now. Dale recently started a new job with Unity Telecom (a Canandian company) and I dabble in many things. I work as a Rapid Eye Therapist (RET), teach life skills, do reike, volunteer at the school, volunteer on the board of a charitable foundation (blf.org) and last but not least I am a mother. We love living here in Maricopa and will probably be here for a very long time.