Home of the Thundering Herd!

Yesterday Kaila had to go to the high school & get her schedule, locker, id card & p.e. clothes. I went with her & WOW, things haven't changed too much since I went to school there! As I was standing with Kaila in a line that never ended, I could tell it was not "cool" for Kaila to be standing with her mom. So she went & said hello to friends while I held our place in line. It gave me a moment to glance around at the other students & parents. As I was looking around I found myself comparing me to other parents, what an eye opener that was! When Kaila came back I felt pretty confident that she shouldn't be too embarrassed by her mom & told her about my little survey. She half rolled her eyes at me when I started to explain myself, then I just blurted out to her, "Look at that mom over there in the blue velor sweatsuit, you got to admit I'm better than that!!!" She laughed ... the joys of having a kid in high school!!

Happy Birthday Todd!

Today Todd is 38! WOW! He is taking the day off today, so we get to spend the day together! Happy Birhtday - We Love You!!

What a Deal!

Can you believe I got all of this stuff for only .93 cents out of my pocket?! Crazy, I know!! So I have been following this blog that a friend of mine told me about & it is all about saving money! Now it's not for the weak of heart, it does take a good amount of time & organization, but I dig how much money I am saving! If you are interested check out her blog at:
www.frugalisfab.blogspot.com
It's amazing how many good deals are out there when you learn how to shop the deals!

Where Has the Time Gone?

Wow...can't believe it's been 16 years that Todd & I have been married. Wow, can't believe I'm that old!! Back when I was 16 I was set up on a blind date with this guy Todd, by my friends Eric & Julie Carlson who I always babysat for. Well, he was the ex-boyfriend of Julie's younger sister, and they thought we might hit it off. So, we go on the ultimate first date to the movies, Fabulous 50's Diner and I even think miniature golfing. He was home from his first semester in college & I was a junior in High School. 6 months later, Todd left for his mission to San Juan, Puerto Rico, & I finished my Senior year in high school & went to BYU for a year. When he got home we just picked up right from when we left & here we are 16 years later!
In July we had a little getaway to La Jolla, CA. It was a great time! We walked along the beach, enjoyed the sunset & I even got Todd to go kayaking with me. We kayaked out to the La Jolla Caves & even saw some leopard sharks!

Today while I was doing my soccer run, picking up Kaila & 5 teammates from soccer camp, I get a phone call from Todd & he tells me to stay where I am that he will be there in a minute. So there I sit in my car with 5 sweaty soccer players & he pulls up in his CHP car & we get all kinds of looks from the people still there at soccer. He brings out this Edible Arrangement from the back of his car!! It was great, full of strawberries, chocolate covered strawberries, heart shaped pineapple & grapes. It was yummy & we all enjoyed it (especially Kate!)Happy Anniversary Todd!!

Back In Business

Life is complete again! My computer is back up and running better than before!
I found a new camera that I LOVE (okay, still trying to figure it all out!)
And finally, my knee feels well enough to get back to running (or jogging/walking!)