Whine and Cheese

my baby boy is 16!

2006-12-27T23:27:00.000-08:00

How did that happen?Today was Joseph's birthday. He is actually old enough to get a driver's license! He isn't getting one yet, but he's old enough. *sigh*He went over to his buddy's house for band practice this afternoon, then we went out for pizza (His favorite meal). John, Kathy and Derek met us there. It was a nice evening. Pizza and beer for the adults, and soda for the boys. I

santa was good;)

2006-12-25T21:19:00.000-08:00

Chris really outdid himself this year. Some of the things I received: This http://www.great-quotes.com/photos/14427b.jpgand this http://www.great-quotes.com/photos/14415b.jpgI also got some perfume, a new pair of UGGS, new pjs, a sweater and something similar to this: http://cgi.ebay.com/Small-Silver17-Simulated-Diamond-Peace-Necklace-305_W0QQitemZ140062680398QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohostingOne

merry christmas to all

2006-12-24T21:39:00.000-08:00

It's Christmas Eve, and I didn't get everything done I wanted to. I let it bother me for a bit, then decided I can only do what I can do.I am a Christmas fanatic. I want Christmas to be like it was when I was a little girl, and it never will be. I am finally understanding that. I, like my Mom before me, am a stay at home mom. One difference though, is that my mom didn't drive, so she was

no laser

2006-12-19T23:13:00.000-08:00

Chris had an appointment with his opthamologist today. He was overdue by a couple of months, so he was a little worried.He didn't need any laser treatment on his bad eye! He hasn't had to have any more laser treatments for almost a year. I pray his vision has stabilized. He doesn't have to go back for 6 months. Hopefully he will be back home then.

ho ho ho

2006-12-13T20:50:00.000-08:00

I finally finished decorating the main Christmas tree today. I still have to set up the Disney tree in the family room. Maybe tomorrow after I get back from See's. http://www.sees.com/The youth group kids just did a fundraiser, and Josephine and I are driving up to pick up all the candy. Hmmm. I guess this is a wholesale/retail place. I may just have to pick up a few more things while

nuckin futs

2006-12-13T17:31:00.000-08:00

Jib Jab has it's the year in review video.http://www.jibjab.com/nuckin_futs

26 years ago today

2006-12-08T16:15:00.000-08:00

John Lennon was murdered.I'll never forget that night. I had the ironing board set p in the living room and was ironing Chris's work shirts. Wendy Tokuda broke in on channel 5 and gave the news that John had been shot in front of the Dakota, and he had died.I felt like I had lost part of my family.I've been listening to this today.HAPPY XMAS (War Is Over)(Lennon/Ono)So this is ChristmasAnd

dedication

2006-12-06T20:03:00.000-08:00

There was a bench dedication today at the school where my friend Ana's daughter Jennifer attended. After her death last June, her classmates raised money (a penny for Jenny) and raised enough for a beautiful concrete bench.The kids raised so much money that there is almost $2000 left. It is in a savings account until 2012, when her class will be seniors, and they will give out the first

the kids in girl and boyland

2006-12-05T21:04:00.000-08:00

We made ornaments for the Jesse tree today in CCD, then had a prayer service at the end after everyone put their ornaments on the tree. http://www.catholicculture.org/lit/activities/view.cfm?id=545 I think I've said it before, but this is one of the best classes I have had in a long time. I mean, they are loud and rambunctious, but they are genuinely interested. It makes it a whole lot easier

home again, home again

2006-12-04T22:40:00.000-08:00

Joseph and I came home from Chris's tonight. As much as I loved spending time there (and taking my birthday trip to Disneyland) I am glad to be home. I have a ton of stuff to do here. It is going to be a busy next few days.Speaking of my birthday, I had a good one. We went and did some antiquing, then took a trip to the factory stores, then the mall. I found a cool store at the mall

sad news

2006-11-28T22:47:00.000-08:00

While I have been enjoying myself at Disneyland, my sister is in mourning.My brother in law died yesterday morning. Fucking cancer.He was diagnosed only about 3 months ago with Mesothelioma, and they knew he didn't have long. He was only given 12-18 months to live. He didn't even make it 4 months.Apparently, the cancer became aggressively worse in the last month, after his CT scan (which was

mickey, here i come!

2006-11-26T20:19:00.000-08:00

We're off to Disneyland tomorrow morning:-)I love it there this time of year. It looks so pretty all decorated for the holidays. I am as bad as a little kids when it comes to Disneyland;-)We'll be back here (Pismo) Thursday (unless I can talk Chris into staying until Friday.)*Cue music to Its a Small World

beautiful day

2006-11-25T19:50:00.000-08:00

The weather down here has been spectacular since we got here Wednesday. It has been clear and pleasant.Chris and I went out to breakfast this morning and sat outside. It was a little bit chilly, but the restaraunt has heaters on the patio, so it was comfy. We took a hike around the property when we got back. There are 3 houses here, and the 'general store' and it is a huge property. I

black friday

2006-11-24T20:57:00.000-08:00

I had big plans on waking up at the butt crack of dawn and heading out to the stores this morning. Had being the operative word ;-) Chris was really exausted last night. Chris being really exausted = snoring. Lots and lots of snoring. Granted, we have been married for over 31 years, and I am used to him snoring. However, the bed down here is only a double, which means I get snoring

happy thanksgiving:-)

2006-11-23T20:56:00.000-08:00

I am as stuffed as the turkey we ate tonight;-)Everything turned out wonderfully well. I got up this morning and baked 2 pumpkin pies, and while they were cooling, we took a short drive to Oso Flaco Lake, which is near Guadalupe. There were lots of different birds there. Next time I'm taking the binoculars.This afternoon, after we put the turkey in the oven, we went down to the beach and

almost t day

2006-11-22T21:54:00.000-08:00

We got out of the house and on the road late, as usual. One day, I will leave on time;-)The drive down wasn't too horrible. There were only a couple of patches of bad traffic, and we still made it in about 4.5 hours.When we pulled up the driveway and parked, there was a deer about 20 feet away, just looking at us. (This place is SO cool!) Of course, the camera was in a bag in the car,

t day minus 1

2006-11-22T08:27:00.000-08:00

Well, I've got everything packed (I think) It is cold and foggy here. I imagine it will be the same in Pismo;-) At least it's not raining. It is supposed to start later this evening, but we should be safe and snug in the house there by then.Chris suggested Spash Cafe for dinner tonight http://www.splashcafe.com/ to pick up a couple of quarts of the best clam chowder ever ;-)Happy

t day minus 2

2006-11-21T20:43:00.000-08:00

I really hope I have everything I need to take down to Pismo tomorrow. I gave Chris a list of what to buy this past weekend (we had already got the turkey and other main stuff) I went and picked up the spices for brining today, and he said he got a big bucket at the hardware store. I do not want to have to go to the store after driving 4+ hours.I have to finish packing a few thing for the table.

i love you, peanut.

2006-11-20T20:57:00.000-08:00

It's been three years now since your mother picked you up "for a couple of days". Three years that we have all missed you every single day. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you, Kaya Michelle.I hope that wherever your mother took you, that you are safe and healthy. I won't give up looking for you.I hope you still remember your family.We're still here, sweetheart. We will be here

food, yummy food

2006-11-19T21:45:00.000-08:00

I bought a half dozen homemade tamales this morning. The Hispanic community spent all day yesterday making them, then came in at 3:30(!) this morning to cook them. Oh heavenly days, were they good. It worked out perfectly for dinner, being as I was so stinking tired after Mass tonight;-) I wasn't up nearly as early as Anita and the rest of them, but we did get up at 6:30 so we could be at

sat tur day

2006-11-18T22:38:00.000-08:00

So, we were supposed to be at the church hall at noon to sort, pack and put away the canned goods the Boy Scouts collected this morning. I figure I'd laze around in the morning.....read the papers, do a little forum surfing, take a leisurely shower. HA! I had no sooner stepped out of the shower than I got a call from Jo. "The food locker ladies just called. The donations are coming in

pizza friday

2006-11-17T21:21:00.000-08:00

We went to Round Table for our Friday night pizza.The Pepperoni Artisan pizza rocks. Seriously. Huge slices of fresh mozzarella, a really good smoked pepperoni, roasted tomatoes and fresh basil.Yummy.

from the inbox

2006-11-16T19:24:00.000-08:00

This made me laugh out loud, especially considering I got it from one of my more conservative friends.The World's Shortest FairytaleOnce upon a time, a girl asked a guy "will you marry me?"The guy said "No."And the girl lived happily ever after andWent shopping, dancing, drank Martinis, always had a clean house,Never had to cook, stayed skinny and farted whenever she wanted.I love my husband,

numbers

2006-11-15T22:24:00.000-08:00

Number of hours we sat waiting for this to happen. It didn't. 2 http://www.thereporter.com/news/ci_4669940Number of CDs I bought today at Tower's going out of business sale: 6Number of Beatles CDs I bought to replace old ones : 2Number of guitars Joseph played at Guitar Center: 3Number of times I called him before he answered the phone while there: 4Number of minutes the dog behind us barked

ccd

2006-11-14T21:38:00.000-08:00

I genuinely like the kids I have this year in CCD. I mean, I always like (most) of the kids I teach, but this group is fun. And funny. Even if I have to get on them about the noise level;-) One of the boys told me, "I just really don't have a voice volume control, you know." LOL! Even he isn't bad though. Today, when he would get louder and louder, I would just walk by and touch

I'm tired

2006-11-12T20:42:00.000-08:00

Days like today wear me out.Joseph and I left Pismo Beach about 10:30 this morning to drive home (after I did 2 loads of laundry there)We got home about 3:00 and went straight to church for youth group, then Mass at 5:30. Joseph won 2 tickets to the movies for his design of the youth group t shirt, even though his design didn't win. At least he keeps trying, LOL.Fr. Mike was in a rotten mood

for our military men and veterans

2006-11-11T22:19:00.000-08:00

I pray for you. I thank you. I honor you.Today is Veteran's Day (Rememberance Day in other countries)I just want to say thank you to each and every one of you. My Dad was a veteran of WWII. I can still remember his stories, and I have pictures of him from then. ( I miss you, Daddy)My BIL is a veteran of Korea, and my brother a veteran of the Viet Nam era, although he never had to go there.

thursday

2006-11-09T21:04:00.000-08:00

The weather has been absolutely beautiful here the past couple of days. We missed the heat wave, and have been enjoying clear days with temps in the 70s. There hasn't even been any fog!Joseph and I went down to the beach today. The surf was churning. I love to watch the ocean, I really do. I looked for shells but only found one, and one sand dollar. Slim pickins:/Chris is taking tomorrow

a new direction:)

2006-11-08T10:48:00.000-08:00

The Democrats have taken control of the House. Yes, I am damn happy. I am even more happy that Rummy is GONE. I'll have to read up on the new guy though.We are here in Pismo Beach. It is freaking beautiful today. It was still in the 70s when we got here last night! We drove down last night after CCD, and got in about 10. It's a PITA to drive that late, but we get to spend another day

don't forget to vote!

2006-11-07T13:02:00.000-08:00

If you haven't already, make sure you do.We're off to Pismo this evening after CCD. Chris said it was 91 down there yesterday! Holy guacamole, that is hot for there. There is no a/c in the house....so I am taking a fan just in case it is still warm;-)

reading is fundamental

2006-11-06T19:35:00.000-08:00

And sometimes expensive;-)I went looking for my copy of The Little Prince to read from at CCD tomorrow, and I couldn't find it. Anywhere. Crap and double crap:/ I must have given it away. Well, I thought, I'll just run over to the Book Warehouse at the factory outlets and see if they have a copy. They didn't have it, but they did have quite a few other books that interested me....and

lookie!

2006-11-06T08:56:00.000-08:00

Instead of blogging last night (I had good intentions, really!) I was playing on YouTube. Look what I found! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSRoJJtiEto It's my boys;-)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjMgvnW7zDYThis was actually the last time I saw them. They've been off touring the country since then. I am so proud of them. I love them all:)

surprise! or....ya gotta have friends.....

2006-11-04T22:32:00.000-08:00

Tonight we celebrated Diana's 60th birthday. (I want to be Diana whenI grow up) It was so much fun. There were 7 women who rented a limo and picked Diana up at her house. She thought it was going to be her, her hubby Mark and Karla for pizza. We SO got her! She was so surprised to see the limo pull up, and even more surprised to see us women in the limo:)So there we were, a bunch of

mmmmmm

2006-11-02T18:55:00.000-08:00

I love the smell of rain. I say that now. Ask me again in March or so. My opinion may change by then ;-) We got our first real rain of the season today. It smells so good and clean outside.I even wore my cool flowered wellies today and carried my Lulu Guiness umbrella.Joseph and I went over to Kohls this afternoon. It had been a while since I had been in. $100+ later, we left. It's

it's november already?

2006-11-01T19:09:00.000-08:00

http://www.fussy.org/nablopomo.htmlBlog every day in the month of November? It's a nice idea, but I know I won't be able to. I'm trying to be better about it, but I spend half my time in Pismo Beach right now and don't like to use Chris's laptop much. Maybe I'll make an effort to get to the library when I'm there, then I will post;-) I will be better about posting when I'm home, 'k?This

high on snickers

2006-10-31T21:38:00.000-08:00

(I have been a bad blogger. I have good intentions, but life gets in the way. I'll try and be better, really I will.) Happy Halloween. I am currently suffering from chocolate overload, otherwise known as one Hershey's over the line. It's all good though.Joseph decided to go out trick or treating tonight. This morning, he said he was too old, but Theresa and Audrey wanted him to go with

;-)

2006-10-19T18:23:00.000-07:00

You Are 70% IndieYou're a very indie person, and admit it, you look down a little on people who strive to be normal.You'll indulge in a little mainstream pop culture every now and then. But for you, anything not indie is a guilty pleasure! http://www.blogthings.com/howindieareyouquiz/

happiness is...

2006-10-07T22:20:00.000-07:00

A Monkees marathon;-) (and a good bottle of wine)I had a mad crush on Davy Jones when I was 12.

socialist?

2006-10-05T19:06:00.000-07:00

You are a Social Liberal(71% permissive)and an... Economic Liberal(13% permissive)You are best described as a:Socialist