Six Flags..More fun!

What a weekend. It flew by and I can't believe that it's over. But, I'm super glad that today is done and work is over for the next week and a half! Derek's aunt and uncle and their family are vacationing in Cali and we were able to spend the weekend with them. We had tons of fun and were really happy they came. They got here on Sat around lunchtime and we gave a "tour" of our 1 bedroom apartment (exciting, we know) and then we got lunch at In and Out. It's basically a made to order fast food with fries that you watch them make and good burgers (and only burgers). Derek loves it and thinks it a necessasity when coming to Cali. If you come and visit, we'll be sure to take you. We took them on a small tour of San Jose, came back and swam and then went out to dinner. It was so great to be able to have dinner with people! They treated us and we were so thankful!!! Sunday took us to Six Flags. You know......2 flags.....6 flags, more flags, more fun! We heard that commercial ALOT yesterday. I love rollercoasters! We went on all but 2 and we rode 2 twice. One of the ones I didn't go on was called Tony Hawk's Big Spin....as you can tell in the name it spins and I don't do well with spinning. It was a really fun day but really long and draining as well. We got there at 10:30 and left at 8:20. Long day. I slept so well last night and can't wait for tonight! No pics cause we didn't bring our camera but really fun.

1 more day until Anne and Bob and of course, Caroline! Can't wait!

Happy.......?

Happy Birthday Dad......yesterday! I forgot to post this yesterday!

Happy Anniversary Will and Michelle!

2 Weeks Left!

In 2 weeks my favorite family is coming to visit us!!!! I'm SOOOOO SUPER excited?!?! Can you tell? I can't wait to hold my little neice who is not so little anymore! I got to see her roll over on Skype last night and told Derek about it. He was jealous and said that he wanted to see her do it. So tonight we got on, watched, and waited. It took a while but she finally did it! AND, she went from back to stomach to back!!! She'd never done that before and I'm SO happy I got to see one of her "firsts" as I miss basically all of them. (A few tears rolling down my cheeks now) Anyway, it was very exciting and I CAN'T wait to see you guys! Love and miss you so much!!!!

Also, just a quick thanks for looking so good for us! :)

Fun in the Sun and Weekend

We had a pretty good weekend. Friday I didn't have to work because D's work had a "Fun in the Sun" day, which meant that we went down to Santa Cruz boardwalk and beach for fun, food, and sun. It was kind of a let down though. Derek ended up having to work til 2:30 when he wasn't supposed to at all. He had signed up for kayaking in the ocean which we missed. It was a bummer. By the time we left for Santa Cruz it was about 3:30. It usually takes about an hour to get there but we ran into an accident so it ended up taking 1 1/2 hr and when we got there, it was NOT sunny. I'm sure that it is not a widely known fact but there over 800 fires in the state of Cali this weekend. This made for some inclement air quality, hazy, cloudy, all the adjectives you don't want to describe your beach day. There were some perks though, like the free food and the wrist bands, which meant that you could ride all the rides you wanted. We rode one. But that was fun and it was featured in 4 movies, the only one I can remember is Dangerous Minds. I tried to sing the song for D but couldn't remember it. Anyone remember? We topped off the evening with a funnel cake. Love 'em.

I'm pumped for Fun in the Sun. What I didn't know.

On Sunday, we decided to go to an Oakland A's game. They played the San Fran Giants in the Battle of the Bay. I decided to root for San Fran. They won 11-1. I think it was because of me. We decided to take the BART (which is basically a train) to the game so we wouldn't have to bother parking. Derek thought that you could drink on the BART so we got some drinks :) for the ride. We had a frustrating time buying the BART tickets and I told D that he had a drink waiting for him. We get on, he opens up, takes a swig, then I notice it, a sign.....no food or drinks. Uh Oh. Now we have 2 24oz drinks that we have to chug before the game! Which is in like 15 min (it didn't happen, I'm not very good at chugging). Over all we had a good time even if our seats weren't the best. I know this sounds weird but he looks like such a Meiss here!

Notice D's hat. Still representing the Cardinals.

Shopping blues

Shopping is very difficult here in California. I don't mean the stores, there are MANY. I don't mean the crowds, they are HUGE. And I don't mean the prices, they too, can be SKY HIGH.
Shopping is hard here because there is no one to do it with. I was not used to shopping alone and had quite a shock when we moved. I realize that I have Derek so I wouldn't have to shop alone but due to the crowds, I usually shop when he is at work. Since I don't work everyday, I like to hit up the malls during the week. This can cut down the crowds significately. However, it also means that I have no one to shop with. Today was such a day. I needed a dress for an upcoming wedding so I decided to go look. I found a dress that I loved on the hanger but it's a little different than what I would usually wear. I tried it on and I think I like it on but I'm unsure. Those are the times when you really need an opinion. I was never really one to buy and then return but now, well, I'm that person. I have to bring it home for D's opinion. Oh well, I guess that just another one of those things to get used to. :)

Which am I?

Yesterday at work, I heard 2 comments that really stuck with me (mainly because they are so vastly different).

Comment #1: "You are so much nicer than that other girl who used to work here."

Comment #2 made by the daughter of their 95 yr old mom (who didn't really move): "If you hurt her, I will sue."

Wow, either I am pretty good or really terrible! I hope I'm NOT that bad! :)

My Cat Ate My IPOD!

Unfortunately Derek is really busy at work this week and probably won't get home until 10 pm or after. So I decided to go on a walk tonight and thought I would just listen to the Ipod. However, I got it out and remembered that Jacy(our cat.....I mean MY cat, Derek wouldn't neccessarily lay claim to her) :) had eaten one of the ear pieces! This was a couple of months ago and we have other ear phones but not the ones that fit into your ears. I didn't want to walk with the big earphones on, so I put the one in my ear and off I went. Just a good reminder that I need to go get some new ear buds!

Side note, Derek is pretty stressed at work and will be for the next couple of weeks so prayers are definately welcome. Not only for him but for me as well, as I won't be seeing much of him and I'll be pretty lonely. Thanks!