The end of 2007 to the Start of 2008!

Christmas was a little different this year. It was the first time in my 23 years that we didn't open present at my parents house on Christmas morning! It was so weird, but still very nice! Christmas Eve Allen and I went to my Mom & Dads for dinner and to look at Christmas lights. It was really fun, but still quiet since it was just the 4 of us. We got to do our stockings on Christmas Eve which was really nice. My mom decorated most of the trees at the Country Club this year so she fortunately got to make our Christmas tree just as beautiful!! I think this was also one of many few years that we didn't decorate with all our little ornaments we have collected over the many years. The tree was amazing though!! Christmas day we headed to Merced to be with all of my Dad's side of the family. We certainly were missing one, but I know he was there with us, and feeling much better than he has the last few holidays we got to spend with him. We miss you Grandpa!! Allen and I got loaded with gifts!! Thank you Mom and Dad for all your love and gifts you gave us!! I got lots of gifts that I LOVE this year!! To name a few, I LOVE my new GPS unit...it's just plain fun to use!! I LOVE my watch I got from my awesome sister Audrey! I haven't worn a watch in a few years and I missed it so much! I love love love looking at my watch and not having to get out my cell phone!! I love my cute socks I got from my sister in-law and brother in-law Sami & Ed. You can never have too many cute socks! I love my star frame I got from my mom. Thank you guys so much!!

This probably was the first year I got to have sooo many days off for the holidays. I was in heaven! Because Christmas and New Year's landed on a Tuesday this year, our awesome boss gave us Monday off too!! We have 2, 4 day weekends in a row! New week with seem like forever, but I loved having so much time off! YAY!

The weather has been a little crazy lately so we had decided to stay home for New Years even though we wanted to go up to Reno and stay. Allen ended up having to work on Monday, so that even more no knocked out the idea of our 2 night stay. The weather started to clear up and I really didn't feel like staying home one more day of my life so we just went!! We didn't get up there until about 7:30pm. It was later than we wanted, but it worked out in our advantage!! They had overbooked our room so we got upgraded to the next room up. Well, they had overbooked those rooms also, which means we got upgraded again!! We got to stay in the Luxury Suite at the Peppermill! It was amazing!! 42inch Plasma's, jetted tub, flat screen in the bathroom, Bath & Body works, marble floors, etc. New Year's wasn't as crazy as I thought it would be, which was actually good! Everyone counted down, popped ballons, made noise, but that was it. I was excited! haha. I wasn't ready for it to be too crazy! Our room was so nice I didn't want to leave!! It was an expensive 24 hours, but it was a lot of fun! Just getting away was the best!!I am ready to make some good changes in 2008!! I hope you all had a good Christmas and Happy New Year!! I hope to post lots more!!

My Own Mini Christmas ♥

The reason I haven't been posting... my dog wont let me! hehe


Well...it's coming a little too fast for me, but Christmas is here for sure! For some reason, it doesn't feel as hyped up as normal, but thats fine with me. Of course, as I stated before, it has made me a little depressed that I don't have my own little home to decorate, but I HAD to do a little. Christmas is not Christmas without a TREE!! May I add, Christmas trees are ridiculous this year!! We went to a couple different lots, but ended up just getting one that was the same price as the first because they were all ridiculously priced!! I wouldn't mind paying for a good sized tree for a good sized living room, but this year I was just looking for a Charlie Brown tree...because I have a Charlie Brown room instead of a home. So we got a tree, stopped by Target to just get a strand of lights and one package of ornaments, since I didn't want to go through my "I moved in 24hours" storage to try and find everything. It was cute, and I was happy. I haven't figured out (I know it's late!) how I am going to take my Christmas photo next to a 5 foot tree, but we will work that out later. haha. A couple days later I came home to a even cute Christmas tree. Allen had went out and got some star ornaments and and more strands of lights to hang up everywhere. Our little haven is so cute and festive! Small, but festive!

Not too much new...I am trying to get used to Allen working on Saturdays when I am off. Although, you have to love getting a $900 brake job done for $40. Loveeee you!! I don't like staying in this house without him (if I do, I sit in our room) so I have been spending lots of time with my friends and family. Always a good thing. I have been on a search for a pair of glasses that look cute on me...any ideas? I think I just look goofy in all of them :(

Friends ♥

So last night my friend Jessica was in town to celebrate her birthday. I haven't seen her probably since right after High School. We all went out to dinner to PF Changs and of course rambled on about the funny things we did in High School and Middle School. It was so fun. It was much needed friend time that I haven't had in a really long time. I was so excited that I got to see her.

It's almost Thanksgiving which means I only have to work 3 days this week! Woohoo!!

Jessica & her boyfriend Kyle.

Linzy & her boyfriend Bobby

Tyson, Kristin, and Me

No More Excuses...

That's right...my laptop has been fixed for about a week now, so it is time to post!! I won't write much, but I have lots of pictures to post.

It's been such a long time. Nothing ever too big happens...so quick re-cap. Allen sold his bike and got a different one. A bike that he has been wanting for a long long time. He also sold his car to get money to buy cool stuff for his bike. His son came to visit earlier last month, so we got to spend a weekend with him. We went to the pumpkin patch, where once again I convinced Allen to ride a ride with me. This time it was just the Farris Wheel so he didn't get sick...but it did make him a little nervous. Actually, this Farris Wheel was somewhat faster than any Farris Wheel I have seen or riden. It's funny because just this weekend they have the little carnival fair down the street and the Farris Wheel is sooooo slow compared to the one we went on. Haha.

We finally got rid of the crazy lady that worked with me and hired Katie, who is actually a friend of mine from Highschool and from church. I am really glad she is working with us, not only because she is completely awesome at working there, but that she will be a great influence for me!!

I wont post too much about my living situation....just know....I miss having my own place and especially with the Holidays coming up, it's making me sad.

Never in my 4 years of living on my own have I been able to keep ONE plant alive...here is one of the many flowers that are growing in the backyard that we planted for Shadow. :) Thanks Shadow!!

Riding the Farris Wheel

Momo got to stay inside for a while.

We took some pictures while he was here

Jonathan & His Daddy

New US picture

Allen's new bike right when we got it...looks a little different now.

We went to San Francisco last weekend just to get away...I need a real vacation!!Can't go to the Pier without lookin at this cute things! :)

I will post soon....

My laptop is broken..... :(

I have been sharing with Allen...not the same. I can't upload my pictures like I want so I will post an actual post soon.... once I break down and buy a hinge for my computer that is $70 (the cheapest I found so far) ...

My Grandpa got a new puppy yesterday....

If you know me, you know my dogs are like my kids...we think Shadow got into some rat poison...he passed away yesterday morning while we were sleeping...we love and miss you Shadow...you'll be forever in our hearts.... ♥ =( needless to say, its been a rough weekend here at our house...

i diiiiiid it!!!

So....I did it! 5:15am is my new wake up time. Monday, I got up...all my stuff was ready...I had to tip toe out the door (which I hate by the way! Allen says I am being crazy)...went outside to get in my car and got a little scared (ya im scared of the dark, especially in south sac!)...and went off the the gym.

The instructor was totally shocked to see me, since I went 6 days a week for 3 months straight and then all the sudden stopped. Did the class, got to see my gym buddy, who was also insanely happy to see me!

Getting ready at the gym wasn't so bad. I was expecting it to be so much worse. I grab all my shampoo, conditioner, body wash, yada yada. Walked in the shower and they have body wash and shampoo in pumps on the wall! awesome! Minus the people who are just really too confident about their bodies, it was good.

Went back Tuesday, same thing. I felt great. This morning I woke up and realized I was missing some few essential items that I need, so I took a day off, but I'll be back at it again tomorrow.

I took all my measurements last night, since before when I was going so often I didn't and I was disappointed because I was looking on weight only. Bad idea. So we will see how this pans out...I can't wait to be skinny!! ♥