Girls Tahoe Weekend!

The 2nd weekend in July was our 5th annual Cousin Tahoe trip. We had a great time!

Arrived in Tahoe Friday. Went to dinner then checked out the casinos. George his friend Matt and Jeff were there for this celebrity golf weekend thing. We visited with them for a bit. Went to dinner then checked out the casinos. On Saturday we hung out at the beach. It was great relaxing loved it! For dinner we went to an amazing Italian restaurant then out to a club. We started out at Mont Blue something...It was kinda funky...stayed for a couple of hours. Then a few of us ended up at Club Vex. We had a great time. Saw George and Matt in the club and hung out with them. We crawled in at 4:30. I can't remember the last time I came home that late. Needless to say I got about 3 hours of sleep we drove home...yes I was a zombie...but we all had a great time! We missed Michelle, Lynda and Maricia who didn't go this year.

Red White Trash and Blue 4th of July BBQ

Nothing like a fun Red White Trash and Blue BBQ for the 4th. We spent the day at Jessica and Shaw's house in Santa Clara. They were remodeling and landscaping their yard so they decided to have the 4th of July party anyway...and had the white trash theme. It was great most everyone dressed up. Fireworks at Central park were great. Good time!

As tears fall

Today I was at work working with Karen in Benicia when I got a call from my best friend Cami and she told me her mother Mimi was killed in an automobile accident. Her nephew was in the car and all she knew was he was still alive. When I heard this I honestly couldn't believe it. I've known them since I was a kid. I just saw her Sunday at the Grad party. My heart sunk my stomach turned my head went foggy. I was in major disbelief. My poor friend...her children...her family. She lost her father about 8 years ago. This really couldn't be happening. Mimi was always so full of life and was a crack up. I loved talking and visiting with her. She looked good for her age of 72. She always lived life to the fullest. I still can't belive it.
I talked to Cami this evening and found out her nephew is ok but still in the hospital.
My prayers go out to Cami and her family. This is a great picture of Cami and her mother Renee (Mimi) I really loved that woman!

Working Daze!

Well...I started my job last week and so far so good. I do like it. Just getting to know the product always takes time and I need to be patient. First week I worked with Thom which was helpful cause he took me around introduced me etc. It's weird being at the Marketing meetings again and all that stuff. Almost feels like I haven't been off work a year.

Weekend was good and crazy...it was all about graduations!!! Thursday night my neice's 8th grade graduation. Friday night my Godchild Briana's High School Graduation. Saturday went to Ukiah for my neices High School Graduation. All Scott's family was there it was so much fun to see everyone. Sunday went to Hollister for Cami's 3 kid's graduations. Jacob 8th grade, Josh High School and My Godchild Cristal's College grad from Santa Clara University. Very proud of her. Proud of all of them but college is amazing. It was a great visit with Cami's family.

Say Good-Bye to Freedom

Ok...yes...good news...I got a job! I went into Homeguard for my 2nd and final interview on Monday and I was offered the job. I will be doing sales for the Home Inspection/Home warranty company. My territory is Milpitas, East San Jose/Evergreen/down to Gilroy peninsula up to Menlo Park...something like that. I will miss the East Bay and my friends out there...but not the drive. It's always weird to start a new job...the unknown..the people all that. I am looking forward to it though.
So my last week of no work...Monday was the interview went to dinner with my friend and old boss Hilda...Tuesday I had to get new tires then went to see Holly, Frank and Isabella she is about 10 days old. So darn cute. I will miss always being able to just go over on a weekday. Wednesday Shannen's last day of school so I took her to Santana Row we had lunch at Maggianos Jonathan just got off work so he joined us...shopped around and hung out for a bit. It was nice.
Thursday Shannen and I went to SFO to pick up Brittany at Scott's work. We went in and met a lot of people he works with and all that stuff. It was cool. Then us three went to the beach...ahhh how I just love the beach. Went to Santa Cruz kicked back on the beach read my book/slept. Relaxed and listened to the ocean. We took a drive to Capitola and shopped a bit. Friday went to get groceries then Britt Shannen and I went to Santana Row. Jonathan was working at Maggianos so we went to visit him had a snack. Then kicked back in my favorite spot in the sun and read my book and relaxed and people watched. That night Scott and I went to dinner with Trish, Deb and George, had a great time. My last week of freedom was amazing!

Saturday we went to Chantal's birthday BBQ in Menlo Pk. It was fun! Sunday my nieces 6th birthday party at the cool house in Monte Sereno.

It's been a year since I first broke my foot on June 22nd. In a cast for 6 weeks get laid off work end of July...first hospital stay in Aug. on unemployment 6 weeks then back into the hospital for emergency surgery...2nd surgery Jan.18. Off disability end of March. Now I will be back to work.
I'm glad to be done with the events of 2007 but I sure did try and make the best of a bad situation. It is now time to get back to reality and back work.
Life is good!

Last weekends in May

Memorial day weekend was a nice one. It started off Friday night with me going to Gay night at Great America. I hung out with Cami and her staff. It was a busy night. The entertainment was good. Comedians impersonator...fun night. I love to people watch..Great to see Cami at work....lots to do.

Scott and I celebrated our 23rd anniversary. That is more than half my life..haha. We celebrated on Sunday. We went to Shadow Brook in Capitola for Brunch. Then shopped around downtown Capitola. Scott bought a new dress and sunhat. We then went to a beach off Hwy 1. It was so beautiful. The weather was a bit overcast. But when we got to the beach the sun came out for awhile. It felt great. We then went to Santa Cruz and went to a Cafe called Chocolate. They have the best hot chocolate. It's so thick, rich dark chocolate..it's amazing. Then we went home and relaxed. It was a perfect day.
On Monday we went to see Holly and Frank they just had their baby girl Isabella. She was 10 lbs 8oz. She is so cute doesn't even look like a newborn. I can't believe 10lbs. Holly is doing good. I can't wait to go to the house and visit. I want to give them time to get settled rest and enjoy time with her.

The week went well. On Wednesday I took a trip to Hollister to visit with Cami we met her sister Robin for lunch it was a great visit. Thursday went to hang out in Santana Row and hung out by Starbucks met friends and read my book. Nathan came home on Thursday night we had dinner and all hung out. It was nice to have all the kids home. Friday Scott left for the weekend went with Manny and his dad cousins to their cabin by Arnold. I went to visit Jean and the kids. On Saturday night went with some friends to get a few drinks then off to see 'Sex and the City' good movie. I will be hopefully be working soon. I won't mention anything yet. If not I will just have to continue to enjoy life..hehe

May happenings

I need to get back to a weekly blog. I'm doing catch up now. After the weekend at the beach and surprise party the week went by like all. I'm still enjoying my time off work. I know reality is I need to get to work but it is nice just enjoying life. Mother's Day weekend was nice. Nathan came home for the weekend. On Saturday we had our annual Mother's Day lunch at The Blue Agave in Pleasanton. My mom, sisters, aunts, cousins friends all get together for a lunch. There was about 20 of us. It was a lot of fun. We relaxed and had a great time. The weather was wonderful almost 90 degrees...love it!

On Mother's Day the kids made me a wonderful breakfast then we went for a hike at Castle Rock. It was beautiful...I love hiking glad I'm able to hike again. No more broken foot no more surgeries. After the hike we went to lunch and had a great day.

On Monday I met my friend Hilda we spent the afternoon together and then she came joined us for dinner. Wednesday I met Sandra at Santana Row and we had a nice visit. Then Brittany met me there we sat in our favorite lounge chairs and relaxed and talked. Thursday I met Leslie at Starbucks in the AM. It was a nice visit. Thursday was my starvation day...I couldn't eat a thing...had to prepare for my lovely colonoscopy on Friday. Well...I have tried 2 times to have a colonoscopy and first time I ended up in surgery 2nd time they couldn't do it cause of scar tissue. Third times a charm. Again I had to go under....that always kind of creeps me out but at least it wasn't all the way under. It's great though cause I wake up and it's all over. The test went well and Dr called me and said everything looks good.

This past weekend Scott & I took Shannen and her friend Emily to Capitola. We went to go visit my brother Bert and Kathi they were staying at Kathi's parents place. We hung out at the beach I got a little color. We had a great day. Sunday Scott and I got up early and went on a hike at Alum Rock Park. I love that park.