Drew & Krista's Wedding

Yesterday was the wedding of Krista Hagenbart & Drew Roberts. I've known Krista since elementary school as my best friend's older sister. My early memories of Krista revolved around her driving Sarah & I around in her dark blue Saturn named Moony. However, as we got older I got to know Krista as Debbee's (Dave's sister) best friend. But, it was probably our vacation together in Cabo where I really got to know Krista as a friend of my own.

Krista is such a beautiful person both inside & out. And as I have gotten to know Drew and see them together it is so clear that they are a perfect match that only God could have created. Seeing them get married and sharing in their day was so special to me.

Here are some pic of the event: The D & K was supposed to be for Drew & Krista, but it works for us too! :)(more pics to come from the dance floor off Debbee's camera)

Palm Desert

This week has been a mandatory shut down week at work so Dave & I decided to make the most of it in Palm Desert. We relaxed, ate, lounged, swam, and generally enjoyed each other.

Dinner at Sullivan's to celebrate our 9 year anniversary:
The food was super good, but the portions were HUGE!

Before dinner at The Cliffs:
These flowers were all around the pool area. I thought that were gorgeous:

Father's Day

I took my dad to K1Speed in Irvine for a little kart racing. We had so much fun! I actually had the fastest lap and the slowest lap (I might have crashed into the wall and had to put it in reverse once...ops). Dad and I both placed in the the top5 of the race and I actually won!!!

After racing we had lunch at a cafe near by. Overall a great day!

My racing stats:
ProScore 106 (+6), ranked 18.816 of 703,918 (97th percentile)
Best lap 26.49
Average lap 28.85
Worst lap 40.91

Krista's Shower

Angel Game

St. John got a group of tickets for employees and a bunch of us went to the game today. It was a fantastic game and so much fun!

Me & Valerie

Maria & I

Jenn & Naya

Maria & I enjoying our ice cream sundaes

And the Angels win after being down by 2 with 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th!
Buffy sporting her new Angel's cap :)

Relay for Life

Last night Dave and I walked our 2 hour leg for Team St. John at the Relay for Life in Costa Mesa. I ended up raising over $1,000 (I ranked #9 of all 517 participants for fund raising) for the American Cancer Society and the St. John team raised over $10,000!!! In all the event raised over $61,000!!!! Thank you so much to all who made donations!!!!

We walked from 9pm to 11pm and got to enjoy the Luminary lighting ceremony.

In all there where 400 bags that lined the track in memory of or in support of those who have battled or are battleing cancer. Me with the bag I made for my late Grandma June
Me with the bag I made for a friend recently lost to cancer
Dave and I at the end of our leg of the relay

Sarah's Bridal Shower

The bridesmaids and MOB arrived early to set up

We played the toilot paper dress game
The paper brides line up for judging

The winning team with the judge of honor

The gifts
The bride-to-be opening her many gifts while I took notes. The bridesmaids with the bride-to-be

Happy Mother's Day

Hollywood Charity Horse Show

Had a fun show this weekend. 2 solid rides. I feel like I've built some confidence in Zeke & I.

Here's a video of our ride on Sunday. I late lead change put us out of the money, but overall a good ride.

Relay For Life

On May 30, 2009 I will be participating in the Relay for Life event held in Costa Mesa at Orange Coast College. I will be participating as a memeber of the St. John relay team. Please check out my page to find out why this is so important to me and see all the ways you can support me and this wonderful event. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society and are tax deductable.

Relay for Life

Easter Sunday

He is Risen!!!

Hoppy Easter

A Bag & A Balloon

Who knew such simple items would provide such grand entertainment!?!?!

Trip to Seattle

Day 1 - Rest & Relaxation

Dave dropped me off at Josh and Laura's house straight from the airport so that he could go to his client's office to begin the install he had come to do. It was only 2pm so Josh and Laura were still at work. As I entered the house and began to walk around I instantly felt at home. The house is perfect; beautifully decorated, completely imaculate, and incredibly homie. As I sunk into the sofa in the family room, book in hand, I gazed out the large bay window to be greeted by robins and blue jay's in the back yard. Relaxation came immediately.

By 5:30pm Laura was home and another hour later Josh, Dan, & Dave had also arrived. We had a tasty home made Tortilla Soup dinner followed by a rousing game of Ticket to Ride. As I recall I think Josh won.

Day 2 - The Adventures of Laura & Kristin

With Josh & Dave off to work, Laura and I had the day all to ourselves. No time schedule and no 'have toos'. So we got ready at a leisurly pace and headed out to explore Seattle. The only things are the agenda were to take pictures and have fun. And we did both for sure!

First we went to Pike Place Market.

We strolled the market place talking to venders about their craft and genrally taking it all in. After walking thru nearly the entire market there was still one vender that stuck out in our minds so we decided to go back and make a purchase. We each got a handmade ring of wire and handmade glass beads. The lady made Laura's ring as we watched. There was an amazing vocalist street performer singing not far from there so we were in no hurry to leave as we watch in awe. Then we crossed the street to visit the very 1st Starbucks and Laura intoduced me to my new favorate drink; the Chai Tea Latte.By this time we were getting pretty hungry for lunch so we headed back to the car taking advantage of any photo opportunities along the way. We had lunch at Maggie's Bluff Cafe, which was quite yummy and a fun atmostphere. After lunch we toured Magnolia Hill and Queen Anne Hill. So many beautiful homes and amazing views.

We also toured Freemont and Golden Garden Beach before heading home to regroup.

We ended up going to the cute and quant downtown Edmonds for dinner. After dinner we caught the tail end of an art walk.

Then dessert (key lime pie & creme brule) on the water at . It was the perfect ending to a perfect day!!!

Day 3 - Urban Underground

Josh & Dave got to join in the fun this time. 1st we visited the troll under Aurora Bridge.

Then to down town Seattle for dinner at a Brazilian BBQ place for lunch. Then for a 6 block swift hike to Pioneer Square to catch the Seattle Undergroud Tour. It was so fun to learn about the begins of Seattle.

Then a quick drive thru the University of Washinton campus. And then back home to pack up and head to the airport.

It was such an awesome trip and so full of wonderful memories I couldn't possibly capture them all in a blog post, but above are just a few of the highlights.

Thank you Josh & Laura. We love you both so dearly and so treasure the time we got to spend with you.

Happy St. Patrick's Day

I can't have my blog page getting pinched because there isn't enough green!

AZ Road Trip

Friday morning my dad and I headed out on the road to Scottsdale, AZ. We made a 30 minute stop at Uncle Scott and Aunt Coletta's house and then on to Payson to stay with my Grandma and Henry. We had a nice dinner and then spend Saturday morning looking thru old pics.

Grandma & Grandpa in their early years of marriage

The ship Grandpa served on, USS Gillespie
It was so great to see Grandma. I am so glad I could make the trip!

Grandma & Henry in their front yard

Me, Grandma, Dad, & Henry
Then we drove back down the hill to Scottsdale and spent the rest of the weekend with Uncle Scott and Aunt Coletta. We played lots of games including Settlers of Catan and Hand & Foot and had several 'debates' :)

All in all it was a very fun trip!

We even got to enjoy so beautiful scenery

View from Grandma's back yard

Happy Valentine's Day!