5 Things About Me!

So, I've been tagged by my friend Ali Moll

Fives meme
The rules:
1. Post the rules of the game at the beginning.
2. Each player answers the questions about themselves.
3. At the end of the post, the player then tags five people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know they’ve been tagged and asking them to read the player’s blog.
4. Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve posted your answer.

What were you doing five years ago?

This time 5 years ago I was working at Trinity Lutheran School. I was getting ready for a month long trip to Indiana. I would be our first family trip out there. It was also Jim's 15th high school reunion.

What are five things on your to-do list for today?

1. Finish cleaning my scrapbook room.
2. Find a good swamp cooler for my scrapbook room.
3. Get my sewing projects in order for my upcoming classes.
4. Do all my homework...which is never ending.
5. Pack for my Vegas trip.


What are five things you would do if you were a billionaire?

1. Buy Val and Daniel a house near me. LOL
2. Buy Grannie a house near me.
3. Pay off Nat's new house.
4. Buy Jim a bad ass boat and not have to worry about gas prices.
5. Give to charities like Autism, Breast Cancer awareness and Special Needs in Children.

What are five of your bad habits?

1. Leaving my computer desk messy.
2. Buying too much fabric.
3. Not cleaning up after scrapbooking.
4. Hanging my bath towel on the door knob.
5. Sleeping with the lamp on. Hey...I read before going to be.

What are five places where you have lived?

1. Montebello, Calif.
2. Pico Rivera, Calif.
3. La Mirada, Calif.
4. Whittier, Calif.
5. Apple Valley, Calif.

The first four places were next to each other. The 5th is the furthest, 1 1 /2 hours away!!

What are five jobs you’ve had?

1. Cashier at Mervyns when I was in high school.
2. Baker at a cookie company while in high school.
3. Aerobics instructor at Holiday Health Spa, now Bally's.
4. Pre-school Teacher
5. Teacher in a Christian schoool.

Five people I tag:

1.Sarah Riley

2.Sharon Rivera

Hmmm, this is gonna be hard because I think Ali tagged all the ones I would have tagged. I'm gonna have to come back to this part.

Father's Day Weekend

It was a busy weekend. We first celebrated my sister Natalie's 26th birthday and housewarming party. She had a lot of guests in her new home, including children spilling things on her new couch and floor. She was a good sport though, and didn't complain about it.

On Father's Day we took my in-laws out to lunch at our favorite Mexican restuarant, La Casita. We had a nice time visiting and eating. Later we came home to get the pool ready. Ohh, just about 1 month late. Natalie and Steve came over to help, but instead they had a water fight. With 100+ temps, it was a welcome surprise.

My father-in-law and Jim are always dressed alike. It's really funny because we'll show up to a party or to have dinner together and they are dressed like twins. This happened on Saturday for Nat's party and on Father's Day. We get a real kick out of it. When we used to attend the same church, this happened often. They would be dressed in the same colors. People always knew they were family, not to mention they look alike.

Poor Natalie got drenched. This was her Happy Birthday gift from the kids.

Last weekend when my brother-in-law, John and his familiy were visiting from Kentucky, we had a family bbq. All the guys played football for hours. It got a little wild at times. They are all so competitive. It was nice to see Daniel fit right in the guys. I think Val was relieved also. By the end of the evening all the guys were hurting, especially Daniel. His asthma kicked in, but he wouldn't stop.

John and Daniel going head to head.

Nathaniel was an onlooker watching his daddy play football. There were times Val had to look away because the guys were being too rough.

The first weekend John was here, the guys played basketball. My nephews are really into sports and love to play. They kept the old guys moving, including grandpa.

This is John's wife, Ligia. While they were here in Cali, they celebrated thier 16th wedding anniversary. Both Ligia and I meet the boys at the same time. We even double dated. Jim and I married 5 months later. I remember making all the dresses for her wedding, they were peach. At the time it was her favorite color, she hates it now. Ligia has always been a nice sister-in-law. We aren't close and we are very different, but she is very kind and she's a very good mom. Her boys really respect her.



And of course, I had to post another pic of my little guy. I didn't get to see him this weekend. So, I'm going through withdrawals. Two weeks is too long to not be with him. Thank goodness they'll be up here this coming weekend. He'll be 6 months on Saturday. Too fast. I will be doing a photoshoot on Saturday. LOL

Thanks for sticking with me. I think my blog ends up being more of a photo blog, but hey, it keeps it interesting.

Note**If you are in the area on Friday, June 20, we will be scrapping at 6:30 p.m. We are having a bbq. We have 3 new gals that joined our group and will be here. Come on over and join us. The more the merrier!!

xo, m

Nathaniel and his daddy, Daniel

This picture was taken at the Quincinera on May 17th. Nathaniel was so sick with a stomach virus, but he was so good. Daddy made him feel better with all his hugs and kisses. We are so blessed to have Daniel in our family. He loves Nathaniel so much and Nathaniel is just glued to him as well.
Happy 1st Father's Day Daniel!!!!

SummerTime is here!

Whew, I wasn't sure if this day would ever come...the last day of school. This day went by so slow, but we made it. I'm looking forward to my summer vacation and just spending time with the kids. I'm excited to sleep in some and to stay up all night if I choose. I'm more excited to just be home.

James and Tiffani are thrilled also. I'm still stunned though that James will be in 7th and Tiff in 5th come August. Where did the time go?

We don't have any definite plans as of now. With gas prices, I don't think we'll be visiting the river much. $5.49 per gallon is just a rip off so my truck and boat will sit for now. Next week we'll be heading to Vegas for a few days. Jim has to work out there, so the kids and I will be taggin along. I'm looking forward to just lying around the pool and doing nothing.

My summer won't be totally boring as I will be teaching a ton of sewing classes. I think I have one class a day for seven weeks. LOL But, sewing isn't work, it's more of a social time for me.

I'm looking forward to summer and the good ole bbq's and swimming.

Have a fun, safe and cool summer. I'll keep you posted on mine.

xo, m

Saying Goodby Stinks

We had the pleasure of seeing Jim's brother and his family for the last week and a half. They live in Bowling Green, Kentucky. They moved four years ago to make a better life for themselves and that they have done.

We were lucky enough to visit them 2 years ago, but since then we hadnt' seen them. They came out to Cali this passed week and we had a blast. The 3 boys have grown so much and were so fun to be around. James was in heaven. Eventhough they hadn't seen eachother in so long, it was as if the boys were never seperated. The four of them had the time of their life. James is really sad they have to leave.

We enjoyed breakfast, dinners and bbqs with them. Tonight we had our last dinner and then had to say goodbye. It totally sucked. I was very sad. Sad for my kids, mostly James. I wish they could grow up together, they are so alike, so silly, so funny, just alot of fun.

I think I'm going to start saving my pennies so we could go out there next summer or bring the boys here for the summer.

Anyhow, thanks for listening to my ramblings. LOL I have to get some pics to post.

xo,marlo

I"M FREEEEEE!!

Tonight was my math final for that EVIL, WICKED, HORRIBLE math class. It was the worst class ever. I love math, but the instructor was a horrible teacher. She was very nice and I liked her as a person, but as a teacher...SHE SUCKED. This was the longest 18 weeks of my life. I'm so glad to be free of it and have my life back.

I'm going to relax the next couple of days and then jump on the sewing band wagon. LOL

xo
m

Be Positive...card shower

I'm joining the bandwagon, along with other friends to ask for your help. My friend, Shanna is sponsoring a card shower for a 13 year old girl, Jessie, who has cancer. Jessie goes to school with Shanna's son, Chris. Please take some time out to make Jessie a card. Below is note from Shanna:

Hello everyone! I am writing about someone really special and I would love your help. Jessie is a 13 year old girl in my son's junior high class. She is a sweet, young lady that is battling bone cancer. Jessie is undergoing chemo and has already endured surgeries for both the cancer and to reinflate her lungs. This girl has been through a lot since her recent diagnosis at the end of April. I am currently organizing a card shower for Jessie, so if you are interested in participating, please do so!! The idea is that everyone would send a card to the P.O. box listed below and we would then be able to deliver a bundle of good wishes to Jessie. This little girl would love to get good wishes from all over!! Jessie's theme is "Be positive" or "B+", like her bloodtype. Isn't that cool!??! Thanks for taking the time to be a part of this. I appreciate it!

Mailing info:
"B+" Jessie
P.O. Box 538
Monrovia, CA 91017

Thanks, everyone!
Shanna

Alrightie, you have a mission. Let's shower Jessie with words of encouragement. Remember, she's a teenager and needs all the love, support and hope she can get.

xo,
M