Boys at the Fountain

Pirate Party Banner

Ben is having a pirate party for his first birthday. I volunteered to make a welcome sign, a banner, and some other decor for around the tables. I am so pleased with how they turned out. I can't wait to hang the banner up at the party....

Last Day at the Beach

Our last day at the beach included one more trip down to the beach. We found a new spot where there was a small stream heading into the ocean. Cal pretended to surf-

Ben walked through the water and kept trying to sit in the stream- he finally got his way.

I think we are all sad to say this is the end of our beach getaway....

Chubby Bunny

Beach House Weekend

So for a long weekend we rented a house on the Oregon coast. The house was AMAZING. Days were filled with local art shows, digging in the sand with plastic shovels and grilled cheese. Nights were bon fires with wine, smores, and cuddling. It was a great trip!

Wine Tour Towards the Coast

I am in Portland for 2 1/2 weeks! This weekend we are heading to the coast for my big sister Amy's 40th bday celebration. On our trip we stopped at 2 wineries to help keep them in business.

Rex Hill had this really cool "Essence Table" with all of the notes that are in wine; you can go around and smell certain ones that are noted in the wine tastings that they have. We bought my dad a poster of it for him to frame and hang in the house.

Self-portrait of the two winos.

Birthday girl sandwiched between the winos. And then we couldn't pass up the photo opp at the other winery....brought back Anna Weeze memories...

And then after we had much wine we stopped off at the casino to donate some cash to their cause.

Girls Weekend

This weekend a group of my girlfriends and I went to have a staycation at the Hilton Squaw Peak in Phoenix. We mostly layed around the lazy river sipping cocktails....which was much needed.

Britney Spears Concert Tonight!

Bre, Payton and I waiting for Britney Spears to start!

Night Out with The Kliewers

Tonight we went out for Oregano's and then some live music and drinks with Bre and Tommy.

As usual, Pablo is having none of my photo shenanigans...

Moose's Guilty Face

Ever since we have had Moose we have noticed that he has a "guilty" face. Whenever you are scolding him or he has done something wrong he makes the following face as we wildly wags his tail:
It looks scary as a photo but when he does the face it is not scary, just odd. I will try and get a video so you can see it better. Pretty funny stuff....

Flower Friday

Pablo brought me home a bouquet of my favorite flowers today....just cuz he loves me. How sweet is that?

Railroad Revival Tour

Saturday night I went with Tommy, Bre, and Amanda to the Railroad Revival Tour in Tempe. We got to see Old Crow Medicine Show, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, and Mumford and Sons. It was a really good concert....

Happy Easter!

My favorite holiday is Easter. I just love the smell of vinegar as you dye eggs.I love running around trying to find the eggs that the Easter Bunny has hidden. Okay, I don't get to do that one anymore, but I loved doing it as a kid. And I love getting Pablo his Easter basket full of goodies.This year he got me a basket full of goodies....

New Ride

We finally have a new car since my embarrassing moment in the Sears parking lot. We went with the Honda Element. It is pretty nice- you can move the seats around and it is really good for loading/moving large items. Pablo is in love with it.

Who Does Ben Look Like?

I think my nephew looks like my mom......

Wedding Gift from the Woodwards

Pablo and I got an original piece of artwork from the Woodwards for our wedding present. I just love the print and over the weekend picked out some matting and a frame at Michael's. I am really happy with the finished product....now just have to find out where to hang it!

Things Done over the Weekend....

• homework (in Abnormal Psychology).... :(


• Went and saw Adjustment Bureau with Cam....I just love Emily Blunt


• Dinner and karaoke with visiting Lauren and David