Sunday, August 24, 2008

New New New!

Ok so this isn't the greatest picture, but it's all I have so far!I promise to post some other better ones up soon!!

Here's the new hair!! It's light brown with blonde streaks..i'll take it about 2 shades blonder in about 3 weeks! But it's a process to lighten up hair!!




Thursday, August 21, 2008

New Hair Color

Ok my wonderful blogging friends, i need opinions weighed in! I'm coloring my hair TODAY ( got an appointment last minute)
Should i go

Black?


Blonde?


Or Brown?


Sunday, August 17, 2008

BACHELORETTE PARTY FOR CARLY!


We celebrated CARLY this weekend!!!!

Bachelorette Party was on Friday night up in Kennewick, we had a blast!!

Carly's last "shot" of freedom!!

Tiff and I in the car!

Me in the car!!

Sasha and Carly on our way to go DANCING!

Tiff and Carly in The Sports Page

Tiff and I toasting Carly!

LOVE YOU CARLY!!!!!

Saturday, August 9, 2008

Random Fun Days of Summer

I'm posting some fun recent summer pictures! Most of my free time has been spent with the Neighbors ( two of my most favorite people on the planet) so most of these pictures have something to do with them!! While Tiffany and Jacob are at Eagle Crest this weekend having an amazing weekend, Aunt Mollie is dog sitting Duke! I absolutely adore Duke, and we have been having great fun!

Duke and I enjoying watching the Olympics together on Saturday

Duke playing with his "sock" that Jacob made for him before they left for Eagle Crest

Duke and his bed that he dragged out and was playing with!

Tiff and Jacob's AMAZING new mustang convertible! This was my birthday night, they had just gotten it that day and we cruised around town with the top down! LOVE IT!

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Happy Birthday to ME!!!

Well I'm officially 25 today!!!

My day started out with a WONDERFUL call from my parents singing our traditional birthday "mananitas" song! It brought tears to my eyes....well laughter then tears. See my Mom makes my Dad sing with her every year, and Dad hates to sing..so he kind of fades in and out as Mom sings. Then I hear Mom saying "WAYNE, SING"..and they both just start laughing....I love my family!
I always just get overwhelmed with love on my birthday...my family on the phone this morning, reaffirming over and over how proud they are of me and how much they cherish and love me. Then my brother texting me "Happy Bird Day" ( those who watch the office will get that joke!) And then as i start my morning, teaching summer school, my phone keeps popping up birthday text messages from my wonderful friends! I truly am blessed...
I was thinking on all these things as i sipped my birthday quad shot iced hazelnut latte from Starbucks this morning ( along with a FREE pumpkin scone for my BIRTHDAY)!
I actually woke up at exactly midnight this morning, and was washed in God's presence. I just prayed and released this next year to him. Whatever he has for me, future plans, future friendships, future relationships, future career, it's all in his hands...and it's the only place i want to be!
As i said above, i am blessed beyond measure!

Monday, August 4, 2008

Interesting Observation....

I don't believe in astrology or "reading the signs" or ANYTHING that has to do with that. Not at all. However occasionally I enjoy glancing at the definitions of my horoscope. This one fit me SO much to the letter that i had to post it! Literally almost everything fits my personality! I take it all with a grain of salt, but from time to time when I'm bored it's fun to look at...

When the mighty Lion enters center stage, everyone notices. This dramatic, creative, and outgoing sign has the keyword magnetism for good reason. Fiery and self-assured, a Leo's charm can be almost impossible to resist. Whether it's time spent with family and friends or efforts on the job scene, a Leo is going to bring a lot to the table.

Friends and Family

By far the most generous of the zodiac, Leos make loyal and giving friends. They'll go out of their way to help even when it conflicts with their own schedules. The Leo is a strong, confident personality who has the ability to make almost everyone comfortable. Unassuming and gracious, they love to host parties and events. The Leo is rarely found alone - interacting is second nature. Close friends are chosen for their ability to keep up with the Leo's energy along with a strong sense of dignity and a commitment to individual values. When family is involved, the mighty Lion will do whatever it takes to defend loved ones. Loyalty for the Leo is for a lifetime. They pride themselves on being there for family through thick and thin.

Career and Money

Leos are doers. I will is the key phrase for this sign. There's a lot of energy packed into this sign, and they're always going to be busy, regardless of whatever else is happening around them. They are ambitious, creative, and optimistic. It's not enough for a Leo to just do the job. In order to suffice, it must be done to the absolute best of their ability. Once committed to an employer, they will go all-out, but the best situation for the Leo is to be his or her own boss.

Careers that allow for the Leo's dramatic flair, such as acting and entertaining, are ideal. Such positions give the Lion free rein. Other occupations such as management, teaching, and politics are well-suited, too. Anything that puts a Leo in a leadership position will give this sign the opportunity to do what comes naturally.

Leos love to surround themselves with the things they fancy. Because money usually comes readily to the Leo, there's always more where that came from. Money is meant to be spent as far as this sign is concerned - and spend they will. Generous in spirit, a Leo will give away their last dollar to help a friend. They're always confident that there will be more, and there usually is. There's never a lack of work for a Leo. In fact, there's generally more work available to them than they can keep up with.

Friday, August 1, 2008

Dreaming....

Quote for a Friday

Dream is not a revelation. If a dream affords the dreamer some light on himself, it is not the person with closed eyes who makes the discovery but the person with open eyes lucid enough to fit thoughts together. Dream- a scintillating mirage surrounded by shadows- is essentially poetry.

-- Jesse Louis Jackson

Here are two places I have fallen asleep and dreamed

The beautiful Oregon coast, i took this picture about a year ago

Our beloved Wisconsin house, we sold it a few years ago. But the memories of wonderful summers spent growing up as a child remain...