Happy Valentimes Day!

(I love how my son says Valentimes.)

I've been spoiled rotten this whole February so far. Everyday since the 1st my husband has left me little treats at work or at home. He's such a great Valentine! Last month I "hinted" that I really wanted to see Wicked - later that day he gave me an early Valentines gift of 4 tickets to the show for all of us to go.

Feb. 1st - I came into work to find a little heart shaped candy dish with Hershey Kissables and a diffuser set.

Feb. 2nd. A big cookie that read "Be Mine" (this is not a picture of my cookie - I ate it before I even realized I should have taken a picture...

Feb. 3rd. - Bath and Body Aromatherapy Massage Oil

Feb. 4th. - My little heart candy dish was filled up with Hershey Kisses

Feb 5th. - Bath and Body Aromatherapy Pillow Spray (I love this!!!)

Feb. 6th. - Heart Chocolates

Feb. 7th. - Pink and Brown (our wedding colors) little note pad set

Feb. 8th. - Lotion from Bath and Body

Feb. 9th - Chocolate Truffle Candle shaped like a heart!

Feb. 10th - A whole assortment of Bath and Body lip glosses

Feb. 11th - Heart Paperweight he made with our picture in it. Very cute!

Feb. 12th - Heart Cookie

Feb. 13th - Cupid Corn - So cute!

Tonight we are taking my mom and sister out to dinner. They don't have a Valentine so we thought it would be nice for us to take them out. awwww...

Buddy!!!

My life was forever changed when this sweet little boy was born. My "Buddy" has always had me wrapped around his finger.

There is definitely a different bond between a son and his mother. I can't explain it - I don't love my son anymore than my daughter - we just have a different bond.

He has the most caring and loving heart. Not a day goes by without him telling me - for no reason at all - "I love you mom". Those words can simultaneously bring a smile to my face and tears to my eyes.

We have such a tight and special relationship.

I'm so incredibly blessed to have him as my son.

He brings so much happiness and joy to all of our lives.

I love that boy!!! He is my little "Buddy"

Daddy's Girl

Regardless of my age - I am a "Daddy's Girl".

I am so very blessed to have a wonderful family. I'm very close to both of my parents who divorced when I was 8. Over the years we struggled as most families do but my dad and I have remained close. He now lives in Oklahoma. But we still talk almost every day at 5:00 (on my way home from work) we have a date - I call him or he calls me.

He is such a huge part of my life - I am very very blessed to have such a wonderful Dad!!!

I love you Dad!!!

What a GREAT Weekend!

Friday

The weekend got an early start on Friday. I took the day off so I could take my daughter to get her license. She was able to get her last "behind the wheel" in with her drivers instructor who took her to Santa Paula where she was going to test at 2:00. She got a good idea where everything was and what she could expect during her test. Before her test we went for sushi at Yomama Sushi. California Roll and Spicy Tuna Roll. It was the first time either of us had been there. Definitely not as good as Sumo Sushi or Ozeki but it was still good. Then it was time for her test. We got to Santa Paula a little early to go through the "course" one more time. She did fine. She was so nervous. The Santa Paula DMV is unlike the other DMVs. It's bright, people are nice and helpful - they actually act like they like their jobs.The instructor seemed to be a nice man. A few minutes going over the basics and then they were off to continue the test. Yay! She passed. She has not stopped smiling. She was thrilled beyond belief. Next stop Ventura Toyota. Her dad and I agreed to get her a new truck. Again, she has not stopped smiling and looking at her new truck. She got to witness first hand car buying negotiations and re-negotiations. Quite an experience but a definite good one. It has definitely been different. For so many years I've heard "Mom, can you pick me up?, Mom, can you take me here?"..... So to have her say "Mom, I'm going here". Period. Was very odd all weekend. But nice at the same time. It's a good thing we have free text messages - when you get there - text me, when you leave - text me.

**Angels - lost - needed ONE win to clinch the AL West Division title**


Saturday

Another good day. "Buddy" made his first goal this weekend. AND the Green Extreme had their 2nd win!! Woo Hoo!!! What a great game. The boys were passing, aggressive, defensive, taking shots, etc. Everything a good soccer team should do. Very Exciting!!!! Buddy was so happy and proud of his goal.

**Angels - lost - needed ONE win to clinch the AL West Division title**

Sunday

What a great way to end a great weekend. My wonderful husband got us tickets for the final game of the regular season for the Angels. This was the game they HAD to win in order to clinch the title of AL West Division Champs!!! J kept telling me all weekend - they will win on Sunday. I thought so too but yikes! My sister, J, "Buddy" and I got to the game early. Foam finger, thunder sticks and of course the Rally Monkey, in tow.

We arrived early to the game so we could soak in all the wonderful atmosphere at the stadium. The weather was great - it had been raining the day before. We were all so excited to see the Angels clinch the West at home. The game started out exactly as we had hoped. With a home run! And we never looked back! The Mariners tried to threaten but they never really had a chance. The Angels won!!! Winning the AL West Division Champions title. It was an awesome day, great game, perfect way to end the season. Now on to playoffs!!!!! Of course I got a new hat (to add to my collection).

I love the Anaheim Angels

I admit that I am a huge fan - borderline addicted to the Anaheim Angels. I love, love, love them. I love the stadium, the players, the fans. Basically anything having to do with the Angels - I am enamoured with. I have a sick obsession with having every color Angels baseball cap.

Go Angels!!!!!

What a difference a year makes

A year ago I had never heard of blogging and had no clue what it was. But over the course of this year I have become addicted to reading a few of my favorite blogs and so I thought - what the heck.... I'm going to blog too!!!! So many things have happened this year - all good. But all life changing the biggest change was I got married!!! So I find it only fitting to title my first blog "What a difference a year makes".



A year ago today (Sept. 4, 2006) J proposed. We were at one of my most favorite places of all - Angel Stadium. Now I know this might not be all girls' choice of the perfect proposal - it was definitely mine.

I spent the last year planning our wedding down to the last detail. It was a beautiful day in June when we got married. Everything went perfectly.


It's so hard to believe that after all the time and planning and worrying and thinking and stressing that it is over. But I'm so happy that it is. It was a great year!!!!