Off to the beach

Last Saturday Jeff and I spent the day down in Huntington Beach on dog beach. When Soto was a puppy we took him down there too, but he turned out to pretty much hate any and all types of water. To this day he walks around puddles, seriously. I have contemplated trying to video tape us giving him a bath - WOW. Anywho, poor Soto stayed at home while we took Sadie. She, unlike her brother, did really well. She even got far enough in the water a couple of times that she actually had to swim. As long as Jeff was in the water with her, she was game. It was pretty cute to watch her. She is also a much more social dog than Soto and after a few encounters with big dogs that made her hide between our legs, she warmed up pretty well to the other people and dogs. I love blogging about my dogs because they never fail to bring a smile to my face! I would have a million more I am sure if I had the time and space for all of them. I was never allowed to have a dog as a kid and so perhaps I am making up for lost time. Anywho, here are some cute pictures. Have a great day!

RSVP???

This year Jeff and I are both taking the plunge and turning 30, see previous post :) To celebrate and try to help me in particular not freak out too bad about this, we are having a shin-dig at Liberty Park in Cerritos Saturday, Sept. 27th. We have sent out invitations and can't wait to have fun and see as many of our friends and family that can make it. HOWEVER, no one is RSVP'ing so at the moment I am not sure what to plan for. I am hoping that people are still planning on calling, and just waiting til the last minute, but just in case, I am going to invite people to leave a comment here if that is easier. I would totally appreciate a response whether it is yes or no. If for some reason you did not get an invitation, I am sure the mailman or mailwoman ate it and I apologize. Leave me an email address and I can get more specifics about the party to anyone that needs them. Thanks again and we totally hope to see everyone next Saturday!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY WONDERFUL SWEETHEART!

So, being as this is a wonderful online journal type of situation, I must take advantage of the fact that I get to post whatever I want. Today is Jeff's 30th birthday! Wow! I can hardly believe how time flies. Jeff and I have known each other since we were about 14 years old. I clearly remember him being the first boy to ever call me. Looking back, I had no idea at the time where my life was going to lead. I had no clue that that first phone call would lead to a best friend, a confidant, my source of unconditional love and support. I am the absolute luckiest woman alive to have the blessing of being his wife. Jeff is hilarious, few people probably know what a great sense of humor he has. He is generally quiet and reserved, but I know the truth :) No one on earth can lift my spirits or make me laugh like he does. Whenever he is by my side the world is right. After all these years of friendship, dating, marriage, he still makes me weak in the knees. He is one of the hardest workers I have ever met. His testimony and faith are completely unwavering. He is so fun to be around. He is a great listener and a true friend to those he loves. Words are so inadequate, and I am such a poor author. But I couldn't let this day pass without letting him know just how wonderful he is and how grateful I am for him. My life is better because he is a part of it. I love you my favorite boy, happy birthday!

Who are you mm?

Ok. So I really hope I am not being rude, but "mm" left a comment under my last post but I can't tell who it is! "mm" please let me know who you are and how I can comment on your blog. Right now, if you have a blog, it is set to private or blocked so I have no way of figuring this out. Thanks, hopefully this mystery is solved soon, or I just might go crazy! :)

A random sampling

So I am back to the grind. Up early, sweating my tukuss off all day outside. I pray for fall weather every morning (I abhor being sweaty, probably one of my least favorite things in life)! The last few weeks have been scattered with some pretty cool events besides work, thank goodness! My bestest friend Rebekah was down for a visit from Utah (she recently moved to Utah from Colorado, maybe she will eventually make it back to Cali :) with her husband and baby. We got to have family dinner with her for her birthday which was so stinking fun! I never get to spend enough time with her, and those times she comes down are treasured. Yesterday me, Jeff, and cousin Tyler went to the coolest reptile show at the Anaheim Convention Center. I don't know how many of you know this, but I am quite the reptile fan. I had an amazing king snake, Pedro, may he rest in peace ;) Tyler and his brother are also herp enthusiasts. They breed leopard geckos and bearded dragons, and boas of some sort. Their garage is Filled with cages and crickets! Anywho, the convention was so, so fun. I went looking for something to catch my eye, but in all honesty it has been tough to find a snake or reptile that is as mellow as Pedro was. Can you imagine my excitement when we met Robert?! Robert (see pic. below) is a breeder of eastern indigo snakes. Truly, the pictures I got did not do the snake justice. He was gorgeous! Indigos are such mellow snakes and they are one of the only species of snakes that develop relationships with their owners. They are so docile, like to be held, and they eat chicken wings instead of rats! What a bonus!! (I have kept frozen rats/mice in the freezer much to my poor mother's dismay) With such amazing beauty and personality, however, comes a price. So, we did not bring one home YET, but Jeff thinks they are awesome too so be on the look out for a future posting about the indigos... And last, but not least, Jeff's grandma inherited a motorized scooter from one of her friends at church. Needless to say, Jeff has been having a grand time riding the thing and pushing its limits. Sadie doesn't really like the thing, but Soto would sit on Jeff's lap all day long and ride around. So, I think that is it for now. Jeff's bday is next Sunday. He takes the plunge first. One of the requirements I had way back in the day was only dating someone who was older than me. He is older by 29 days. :) We are planning a joint bday party so everyone keep your eyes on the mail. Info to come soon.