tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58084173032118214302024-03-14T02:26:00.908-07:00Baker Family ScrapbookCindy Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07414541729623442776noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808417303211821430.post-69095291010476170032009-04-01T17:19:00.000-07:002009-04-01T17:32:16.674-07:00"There's no outdoor plumbing"....Hello family and friends....that above quote comes from the sonogram tech. at Kaiser hospital today....Kirsten and Adam had the "big" sonogram....and yes, that's right...."there is no outdoor plumbing"!!<br /><br />IT'S A GIRL!! "Little Peanut" is a GIRL!! Yay!! We are sooo excited! We get to keep buying pink! We've been inundated with pink for almost 3 years with with McKenna, and my niece, Shareese, just had a baby girl, Gabriella...so we'll just continue on with the "pink brigade"!<br /><br />Now, Grammy (me) would have been happy with either a boy or a girl, of course!<br /><br />They already have a name as well..."Madyson"!! (no middle name yet) Adam has always wanted a little girl named Madison...so that's what her name is! Kirsten just added the "y" instead of the "i".<br /><br />We can't WAIT to meet our sweet little Madyson in about 19 weeks!! (mid-Aug)<br /><br />Stay tuned!<br /><br />In the meantime...hop on over to Kirsten's blog for her fun account of the day's news!<br /><br /><a href="http://startingforeverwithfabulous.blogspot.com/">http://startingforeverwithfabulous.blogspot.com</a><br /><br />We are off to Vegas this weekend.....I get to see the Donny & Marie show at the Flamingo....as I mentioned in the previous post....I'm READY for a little weekend away...<br /><br />Take care and keep in touch, everyone! We'd love to hear from you!<br />CindyCindy Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07414541729623442776noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808417303211821430.post-33152116589824802502009-03-26T16:57:00.000-07:002009-03-26T20:06:13.805-07:00I'm 50!Yes, it's true....I'm officially "old". I'm half a century old...I'm no longer in my 40's... "over the hill....whatever you'd like to call it....I'm 50!! Yikes. When did that happen?!<br /><br />My SWEET girls, Kirsten and Kayla, and my cousin Jody threw me a surprise party last Sat. night! It was so much fun! They tried to fool me by saying we were going out to dinner, and I "bought" it for awhile, but then several people said some things that made me "suspicious"...so I knew something else was going on, but wasn't sure what. The party was held at Jody and Bobby's house in San Diego. Here is some of the decor....<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHn1ZhAmN4BdbmY7QEskEk0vlo5JPgcHRR_JDL7vimAgY5hsG7mZQS0bAK4faeTJs4wUUy-NoLVe0WvkOjGrLpSHxLdzcQPCNYc8koavxno8PjEk16uceae9sbvMc13qc9eLOM0RNBQZU/s1600-h/IMG_1854.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317654697431948962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHn1ZhAmN4BdbmY7QEskEk0vlo5JPgcHRR_JDL7vimAgY5hsG7mZQS0bAK4faeTJs4wUUy-NoLVe0WvkOjGrLpSHxLdzcQPCNYc8koavxno8PjEk16uceae9sbvMc13qc9eLOM0RNBQZU/s320/IMG_1854.JPG" border="0" /></a> Here's McKenna having fun with a balloon.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsgCSHKlDRM9kw1p4uRsoOUOwaNhhyphenhyphenYhA4w6tD-fcxx9wbBgB9KULme17-PRdMNCObnI1cZRauJdS8v9lQlD0jRpjmdNnsnqJ1goWBqkMxmTDPBKOzye-IQ4RPXcQGjij9T4vqaSqDMvQ/s1600-h/IMG_1851.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317654547106542994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsgCSHKlDRM9kw1p4uRsoOUOwaNhhyphenhyphenYhA4w6tD-fcxx9wbBgB9KULme17-PRdMNCObnI1cZRauJdS8v9lQlD0jRpjmdNnsnqJ1goWBqkMxmTDPBKOzye-IQ4RPXcQGjij9T4vqaSqDMvQ/s320/IMG_1851.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />The BIGGEST surprise was that my sister Becky (on the left) flew in from Charlotte, NC for the party! I had NO idea, so THAT was the big surprise! That's Kirsten in the middle and her hubby Adam on the end...<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmaDeCXZWShnEw_tY-dBi0pEnqT1VNeUN7ZguUKzOUUaV375qHouqlyr-wk8g1GPNGdaxLKnXcGIz1ebOVMUjR4gJ7Ljf33EGaptcJmvi4We-95Lq9LbhwyCzUL8fq_6vL0e3MyVqNOKg/s1600-h/IMG_1860.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317654401100969698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmaDeCXZWShnEw_tY-dBi0pEnqT1VNeUN7ZguUKzOUUaV375qHouqlyr-wk8g1GPNGdaxLKnXcGIz1ebOVMUjR4gJ7Ljf33EGaptcJmvi4We-95Lq9LbhwyCzUL8fq_6vL0e3MyVqNOKg/s320/IMG_1860.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Me and Jody!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuSJxjkR1CVU_u2q3bOPHuX8A6SoIpLBHfWx6l7JqtL8jhhZHZoWX5qR1xubSoWfwhUchc3g_vQ6fjz9WZlbFyDtWNJrEa3ZYqVz0fKynRLiXz6vOxLBqmVX5law-6JZ25do8sBWrEkaE/s1600-h/IMG_1855.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317654009078761826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuSJxjkR1CVU_u2q3bOPHuX8A6SoIpLBHfWx6l7JqtL8jhhZHZoWX5qR1xubSoWfwhUchc3g_vQ6fjz9WZlbFyDtWNJrEa3ZYqVz0fKynRLiXz6vOxLBqmVX5law-6JZ25do8sBWrEkaE/s320/IMG_1855.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Me and my sweet sister!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilIhrY6ckg-tXS8O9nBuhZsmR4b60-XJNsF6jyhpOJadGiRpy1dYNZiYoqMiy6s8QuWllfk_UOCNBYOjVPRNqkKgZqeTnj8wTwL8YoObRVbvQhuAJ43rht6wHUL5C7neetVwP812YyUjw/s1600-h/IMG_1861.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317653806732441474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilIhrY6ckg-tXS8O9nBuhZsmR4b60-XJNsF6jyhpOJadGiRpy1dYNZiYoqMiy6s8QuWllfk_UOCNBYOjVPRNqkKgZqeTnj8wTwL8YoObRVbvQhuAJ43rht6wHUL5C7neetVwP812YyUjw/s320/IMG_1861.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Me and my "BFF's"...Bren, Annette and Maureen!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSKWieznIILzCZJFUSOMWJ2gZiVm2jl18AALB_R5ZTDjka7VxLIqTzTYu8E-egW1COrQmah-GpP9ZICJrHvi_Z1gLjp1xYW18_nkq0LbhcpFSA91vuxXMpETXXnVgFQvDpUtsFqZEPLrw/s1600-h/IMG_1844.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317650440010490146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSKWieznIILzCZJFUSOMWJ2gZiVm2jl18AALB_R5ZTDjka7VxLIqTzTYu8E-egW1COrQmah-GpP9ZICJrHvi_Z1gLjp1xYW18_nkq0LbhcpFSA91vuxXMpETXXnVgFQvDpUtsFqZEPLrw/s320/IMG_1844.JPG" border="0" /></a> The girls and Jody made tons of yummy food (all my favorites), and we played a silly "Donny Osmond Trivia" game, (made up by Kirsten)....most of you know that I still love my Donny...and if I answered the quetions correctly, I won some Donny" prizes"....a framed poster of him, some lapel buttons, a pillow case with his picture on it, (all bought on Ebay!)...and the grand prize...they got me tickets to see Donny & Marie's show at the Flamingo in Vegas on April 4th! Wow! Another major surprise! </div><div>I can't tell you how amazing my girls are!</div><div>We all had a great time... HUGE thanks to Kirsten, Kayla, & Jody for giving me possibly the best birthday ever! You don't know how much it meant to me. </div><div> </div><div>Bring on being 50!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div>Cindy Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07414541729623442776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808417303211821430.post-42521456527362052922009-01-30T15:22:00.000-08:002009-01-30T15:50:15.820-08:00Hello family and friends! We have a very exciting announcement....we are going to be grandparents for the 2nd time! Yay!!! Kirsten and Adam are expecting!! We were a bit surprised that it happened so soon, but they are very happy and excited!<br /><br />"Baby Lakose" is due August 16th! They had their first doctor's appointment this week, and had a sonogram. They were able to see the baby pretty well. Kirsten emailed me after the appointment and said, "There is definitely a little peanut in there!" So...that sweet little bundle of joy will be called "Little Peanut" until we find out if it's a boy or a girl!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyL4nVRvCHtesibrfr1S0eWihfC2gv76E_QHmY8Gxj4bY2YOPilRkR88i8vzPwo_K8N-RRITqxCdWH9zxDCSNA4YChC1RyTr-4dloAVmZBUahjF7nxIdidTa6mK61noqnMls5He7pSnac/s1600-h/little%2520peanut.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297232138692785954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 304px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyL4nVRvCHtesibrfr1S0eWihfC2gv76E_QHmY8Gxj4bY2YOPilRkR88i8vzPwo_K8N-RRITqxCdWH9zxDCSNA4YChC1RyTr-4dloAVmZBUahjF7nxIdidTa6mK61noqnMls5He7pSnac/s320/little%2520peanut.jpg" border="0" /></a> We are so happy and grateful that another precious grandchild will be joining our family soon!<br /><br />Any guesses ...boy or girl?? Hmmm....right now I'm guessing it's a boy. McKenna wants a baby girl cousin....anybody else care to get in on the guessing game? (they hope to find out the sex of the baby around April 1st...) We do know there is a BIG possibility that Little Peanut will emerge with red hair...(Kirsten's hair is auburn and Adam has some red in his hair and beard)....IF any hair at all....most babies in our family tend to arrive with very little hair or totally bald.... and very long fingers and toes! (from Adam...)<br /><br />We'll of course be thrilled with a boy or a girl and just want Little Peanut to be happy and healthy.<br /><br />Also, I became a "Great Aunt" for the first time last week...my niece Shareese, who lives in Chattanooga, Tenn., delivered baby Gabriella on Jan. 22nd! She's a cutie!<br /><br />We'll keep you posted on Little Peanut!<br />CindyCindy Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07414541729623442776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808417303211821430.post-46206322450526139072009-01-22T18:15:00.000-08:002009-01-22T18:40:57.916-08:00Christmas...a little late!Hi everyone! One of my goals this year is to update my blog more often...oh boy...I've failed miserably on that one so far! I'll work on it!<br /><br />Here is what we did this weekend.....yes, THAT is the beach, and yes, it was 81 degrees! In JANUARY! Sheesh!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXOOQUTrGCf8LARg8DGGbrg7bYDh6d5cmRWfDSMaKD1P1X0HRiLz9-lM68D2SvO-zXjlJ2g-EY1uH8XmaFjiiHdXLpDpfvIcbeF26JRPf28Dn4TENrY-QVaoDQX21FXQ8dqhLjuW1I5yE/s1600-h/IMG_1747.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294311582753583554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXOOQUTrGCf8LARg8DGGbrg7bYDh6d5cmRWfDSMaKD1P1X0HRiLz9-lM68D2SvO-zXjlJ2g-EY1uH8XmaFjiiHdXLpDpfvIcbeF26JRPf28Dn4TENrY-QVaoDQX21FXQ8dqhLjuW1I5yE/s320/IMG_1747.JPG" border="0" /></a>McKenna loves the beach and asks to go there all the time. We actually hadn't planned on going to the beach, just to Balboa Parkin San Diego, but it was so warm we decided to take her there for a little while, even though she wasn't dressed for it.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggPHS_M9j_X0kwSJBH-NZSNYUNItPkOvZcK3_I2P_GaMdw7FnFVkKVl8zCndjzdmflOyKn_5c4-Sx8kh6hMD0FTWUDpY7B-8PXy5KygJ122HftWM5EApBdSfZXhMfkzaSdV7EpkiD65u8/s1600-h/IMG_1749.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294311426964512002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggPHS_M9j_X0kwSJBH-NZSNYUNItPkOvZcK3_I2P_GaMdw7FnFVkKVl8zCndjzdmflOyKn_5c4-Sx8kh6hMD0FTWUDpY7B-8PXy5KygJ122HftWM5EApBdSfZXhMfkzaSdV7EpkiD65u8/s320/IMG_1749.JPG" border="0" /></a> Here are Kirsten (Auntie Kiki) and McKenna on the merry-go-round at Balboa Park! McKenna loved it so much she rode it twice, and also road the little train there.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV5cdDVac7nbUg7oZH6o_3qDxkeWj-UMblb910MkUVSCynWAiKNUgVLBgo_XuwAsaG6PEeDixcZ2UxM4fqVVvDiPN7qaf34vrduoENpgawv7Z_6bxramCAx_ZzaznuOvldhdvJsHJnGBQ/s1600-h/IMG_1733.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294311212558427378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV5cdDVac7nbUg7oZH6o_3qDxkeWj-UMblb910MkUVSCynWAiKNUgVLBgo_XuwAsaG6PEeDixcZ2UxM4fqVVvDiPN7qaf34vrduoENpgawv7Z_6bxramCAx_ZzaznuOvldhdvJsHJnGBQ/s320/IMG_1733.JPG" border="0" /></a> And now...better late than never....Christmas photos!<br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Kirsten and Adam help McKenna play with her new toys! (We started calling Adam "Grizzly Adam", since he grew a beard!)</div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3nU8A_4FKoNrJNExAZwe6Ch1C30G7BsPhr7w50By0gSdKzHRtF_pOtHG6bLeGcnKK_U4H_AcdiIZPIX1lQKqeUKEgrdi4qDXweoOzihlgZH-cNM0HnmfMKIFjDPzbBAmvtFtl47pi5iw/s1600-h/IMG_1693.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294308417544081586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3nU8A_4FKoNrJNExAZwe6Ch1C30G7BsPhr7w50By0gSdKzHRtF_pOtHG6bLeGcnKK_U4H_AcdiIZPIX1lQKqeUKEgrdi4qDXweoOzihlgZH-cNM0HnmfMKIFjDPzbBAmvtFtl47pi5iw/s320/IMG_1693.JPG" border="0" /></a> McKenna LOVES the movie The Lion King. In fact, it's safe to say she's obsessed! So Santa brought her this tiny Simba lion cub, and here she is "re-enacting" a scene from The Lion King...where Rafiki holds up the baby Simba!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg02b8BqgPwbwBBRRA6PAGUknSEmDh4uaX285iPmnY3q53NkuCiD_4XYKrLDpAc8E8v4z97-VAJpM2UHJX5ksv6ijYh215-GgzEHeVGCijl-_lYznMae7dsY1Auh0qI4yku6MB3r21bIQ/s1600-h/IMG_1689.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294308258138516290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg02b8BqgPwbwBBRRA6PAGUknSEmDh4uaX285iPmnY3q53NkuCiD_4XYKrLDpAc8E8v4z97-VAJpM2UHJX5ksv6ijYh215-GgzEHeVGCijl-_lYznMae7dsY1Auh0qI4yku6MB3r21bIQ/s320/IMG_1689.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />She also got a new Dora bike! Her first words when she saw it: "Now I need a helmet"! We're not quite sure how she knew she needed a helmet to ride a bike!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFO4uRybk9gVVblo1-qXRlQHCe8Be8nLzZwKW14gj3bwXRSRbpEYetOwZiCvuOJRceZ2EqIufyrjN6UQquwkXD9O-QoLj1cWiRrFhU_H-qODdUJNhqQjn1bI-0_buRUh4uxjz2iQGeI6E/s1600-h/IMG_1692.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294308041272991970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFO4uRybk9gVVblo1-qXRlQHCe8Be8nLzZwKW14gj3bwXRSRbpEYetOwZiCvuOJRceZ2EqIufyrjN6UQquwkXD9O-QoLj1cWiRrFhU_H-qODdUJNhqQjn1bI-0_buRUh4uxjz2iQGeI6E/s320/IMG_1692.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Grizzly Adam and Mark, on trash duty!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpkgpr46UODj2-AJtZdGU35A90cD7oBeMrw3-AGTzcRHEiuD7RKK6oWQYUIqwnNtLMajy-ctSXp4jIfR3TMv9lF-CDeSAwHm1NC_VqQpQHN19cB38ts_PGMEcA1GS1uaEUGhHyDTgHyxo/s1600-h/IMG_1685.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294307796806366242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpkgpr46UODj2-AJtZdGU35A90cD7oBeMrw3-AGTzcRHEiuD7RKK6oWQYUIqwnNtLMajy-ctSXp4jIfR3TMv9lF-CDeSAwHm1NC_VqQpQHN19cB38ts_PGMEcA1GS1uaEUGhHyDTgHyxo/s320/IMG_1685.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Auntie Kirsten and Adam brought McKenna a GIANT stuffed Simba and she LOVES it!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqPdN0CqqgGFxCioI3XwX3PCUfh-aQL8wRP239OKgA8JI-LJeDv5ZNev230JOumq1944H51r2vXlJUbHY7Qnwcgysm06FTr3nBDp1nD9KYE6LF4hB9Csv6tuNvRArkadtVWKgrIJoFAZk/s1600-h/IMG_1669.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294307583829916418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqPdN0CqqgGFxCioI3XwX3PCUfh-aQL8wRP239OKgA8JI-LJeDv5ZNev230JOumq1944H51r2vXlJUbHY7Qnwcgysm06FTr3nBDp1nD9KYE6LF4hB9Csv6tuNvRArkadtVWKgrIJoFAZk/s320/IMG_1669.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />With every new gift McKenna said, "What's inside THIS one?"<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgNeUplAAXcqpn5iIXoXU9fUCfRz0TcAUUpgAE7QwMWxD37r6QvpYAqk2MCJ2UR7nX37oOJaP_mKMTHcjSPm-MA_WsCEeuOPKcveL-p7Oin66VWuPejqBOON3qUnQ4Z0WoJFleXk6Jgz0/s1600-h/IMG_1661.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294307423476215170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgNeUplAAXcqpn5iIXoXU9fUCfRz0TcAUUpgAE7QwMWxD37r6QvpYAqk2MCJ2UR7nX37oOJaP_mKMTHcjSPm-MA_WsCEeuOPKcveL-p7Oin66VWuPejqBOON3qUnQ4Z0WoJFleXk6Jgz0/s320/IMG_1661.JPG" border="0" /></a> We had a nice, relaxing day. Instead of a big dinner, we had a brunch, and just munched the rest of the day. We spent Christmas Eve at Kirsten and Adam's new place in downtown San Diego, and they cooked us a yummy dinner! It was a very nice Christmas!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Cindy Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07414541729623442776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808417303211821430.post-74657654087369849782008-12-21T15:13:00.000-08:002008-12-23T07:57:58.086-08:00Merry Christmas!<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHq1vgcI5DVRDxOkF8H0VCj_I2SW7VUGh8WayZFQlYuz3ZIsKm9eKf_WtUN2PBLdws5pPlLhkiCgQfHKAFaVR0zqGCmcWtmH6D-4tor7pu0J3gCh18Dor_XmtNicqbwCaQ3BSbSxwtyTM/s1600-h/IMG_1555.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282409181873183458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHq1vgcI5DVRDxOkF8H0VCj_I2SW7VUGh8WayZFQlYuz3ZIsKm9eKf_WtUN2PBLdws5pPlLhkiCgQfHKAFaVR0zqGCmcWtmH6D-4tor7pu0J3gCh18Dor_XmtNicqbwCaQ3BSbSxwtyTM/s320/IMG_1555.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />
<br /><div>Hi everyone....I'm sending out my Christmas greetings via this blog this year. I can include more photos and more text this way...plus, it's a "green" way to send some "holiday cheer"!</div><br />
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<br /><div>We are pretty much ready for the big day....the outside lights went up Thanksgiving weekend, as did all the inside decor. I like to put decorations up as early as possible, to prolong this wonderful season as long as I can!</div><br />
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<br /><div>Our plans include having Christmas Eve dinner at Kirsten and Adam's new home located in downtown San Diego (they are renting a condo there, and Kayla has moved in with them), and a Christmas Day brunch here at our house. </div><br />
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<br /><div>We've had a whirlwind year with Kirsten and Adam's wedding in Oct. (Brandon was married in Feb., but , as most of you already know, the marriage did not work out, and he is now divorced...which ended up being a GOOD thing...) Kirsten and Adam's wedding turned out just beautiful, and the newlyweds are well and happy and settling in to married life. Adam works for Progressive Insurance as a claims adjuster, and Kirsten works in the provost's office at San Diego State University.</div><br />
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<br /><div>Kayla is still loving her job as a social worker with Child Protective Services in San Diego. She just moved in with Kirsten and Adam, (so they both can save money on rent...condos in San Diego are expensive!), and she is still dating her boyfriend AJ. Kayla and Aj have been traveling alot this year. They traveled to San Francisco, New York City, Alcapulco, Mexico, EUROPE (London, Paris, Barcelona and Rome in 10 days!) and they went to Vancouver and Calary, Canada, over Thanksgiving weekend!</div><br />
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<br /><div>Brandon is working on his teaching credential and master's degree all at once, and is working as a substitute teacher. He's a great dad to McKenna. He has her every weekend, and she loves it when he takes her to the park. </div><br />
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<br /><div>Travis is doing pretty well. He's still maintaining a pretty positive attitude, and he is looking forward to taking more college classes in Jan. He has a job, pushing people in wheelchairs to the cafeteria every morning and evening. We are looking forward to visiting him next weekend. We try to visit him every other month. (it's a 5 1/2 hour drive) He has about 20 months left.</div><br />
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<br /><div>Mark is still with Southwest Traders, and he is on the board of the local NJB basketball league, and he's also coaching a team. He enjoyed singing in a "community Christmas concert" a few weeks ago. His favorite pastime is playing with McKenna!</div><br />
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<br /><div>I am celebrating my almost 18 years with Close To My Heart! Business is still pretty good, and I still love my job, and it keeps me pretty busy.</div><br />
<br /><div>I also LOVE being a "grammy", and I'm having so much fun with McKenna! She is so smart and funny and keeps us laughing constantly!</div><br />
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<br /><div>McKenna is now 2 1/2, growing so fast, and is just a sweet little girl! She's at our house every weekend, and we see her several times a week. She can count to 20 and knows her ABC's, colors and numbers, loves to sing, and LOVES to watch "The Lion King" movie! (she's obsessed....even acts out the parts and sings the songs...it's so cute!)</div><br />
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<br /><div>Our wish is that you have the most wonderful Christmas ever, with family and friends close, and the "reason for the season" in your heart! We love you all....keep in touch! We love hearing from you!</div><br />
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<br /><div>Much love,</div><br />
<br /><div>Mark and Cindy Baker</div></div>Cindy Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07414541729623442776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808417303211821430.post-89844837723216662792008-11-10T20:40:00.000-08:002008-11-10T21:27:59.919-08:00Halloween Fun!I'm a little late with sharing these Halloween photos, but better late than never...<br /><br />First, we took McKenna to a local pumpkin patch the week before Halloween. She LOVED the little petting zoo they had there. Here she's checking out a goat and a duck....<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjzx0S0DtEZr6FDoOLCGVo3zUWE9VLNxphO_BjZIxDNFAm0T_-BzF4PDZymZDufxskMOmc-25BYZaeFb0fPeZ7uSnwz11-IAx4JOr4HZWvwr7AJnAcK_hmdAi3YqI-7Y19WE7nY5AoVNk/s1600-h/Halloween2008+003.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267257280758099026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjzx0S0DtEZr6FDoOLCGVo3zUWE9VLNxphO_BjZIxDNFAm0T_-BzF4PDZymZDufxskMOmc-25BYZaeFb0fPeZ7uSnwz11-IAx4JOr4HZWvwr7AJnAcK_hmdAi3YqI-7Y19WE7nY5AoVNk/s320/Halloween2008+003.jpg" border="0" /></a> This was hilarious....I was trying to get some feed out of the machine, to feed the goats and chickens and the duck, but this smarty pants goat was lying under the machine, and when I put the quarter in the machine, she stood up and kept her mouth right under the flap...I couldn't get the food out! I had to just open the flap and let her have all of the feed. I was laughing so hard, we gave up and went to another machine to get the feed...that goat was NOT moving!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDrmDdF74p3Xzf00IBh9BhxDOwbXixZZJoXD7_7dAUa3GY77k0a58YGNpZxCjfwhprskilpwWh3RPtqe07iIZUE9exARdVY5QtOmj7GxyZP4TfSgc_DEIW_lNc2f7Xqldb89Zf7YWYPgo/s1600-h/Halloween2008+005.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267257118432418194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDrmDdF74p3Xzf00IBh9BhxDOwbXixZZJoXD7_7dAUa3GY77k0a58YGNpZxCjfwhprskilpwWh3RPtqe07iIZUE9exARdVY5QtOmj7GxyZP4TfSgc_DEIW_lNc2f7Xqldb89Zf7YWYPgo/s320/Halloween2008+005.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div>This creature was a strange mix of what looked like a goat and a sheep....sheep's wool, but a goat face and horns...weird!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeafdFXSKGlB45TCixpfVChW12lkgtvP_9lS1VcA_nPy6t6Cn-m8ovm3DAChm7vhJ53Ocn-FaXbVXaF3MKEDOHNlvS4Pr4ot_miNcLsOoNDpFRfreL34lK9HpBSQ9oYbeYn2EyMzVrudQ/s1600-h/Halloween2008+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267257012887680146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeafdFXSKGlB45TCixpfVChW12lkgtvP_9lS1VcA_nPy6t6Cn-m8ovm3DAChm7vhJ53Ocn-FaXbVXaF3MKEDOHNlvS4Pr4ot_miNcLsOoNDpFRfreL34lK9HpBSQ9oYbeYn2EyMzVrudQ/s320/Halloween2008+001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Feeding the goat that was behaving....<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJOsojCgGjvCcULokS1PuzQ4ROxe3sFRP3KcSby-IiU-Q4oRc3A84YkHhMwVsp1Rm0TSsskGzq4uClAMgQe60QmHeN_aVMbeW-Q26GLGrcXOhDP7tsYAvl91me5N0ucYOopCZed9ss7TY/s1600-h/Halloween2008+007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267256875563344578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJOsojCgGjvCcULokS1PuzQ4ROxe3sFRP3KcSby-IiU-Q4oRc3A84YkHhMwVsp1Rm0TSsskGzq4uClAMgQe60QmHeN_aVMbeW-Q26GLGrcXOhDP7tsYAvl91me5N0ucYOopCZed9ss7TY/s320/Halloween2008+007.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Our little punkin' trying to choose a punkin'!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNz1GUr9OJxj45MLRv_BNi9PisTbUsHxhOMCFcAfku3ZPzKoQNFuPKF26SrLL5WCKMNAIBY-oT80d5LXs-HFrHEsOG2NpRgKV4kHbSL6ibIcAmCNqCIsaUZ5PD75NmYJzFiMxaa2os6sY/s1600-h/Halloween2008+016.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267256687701227906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNz1GUr9OJxj45MLRv_BNi9PisTbUsHxhOMCFcAfku3ZPzKoQNFuPKF26SrLL5WCKMNAIBY-oT80d5LXs-HFrHEsOG2NpRgKV4kHbSL6ibIcAmCNqCIsaUZ5PD75NmYJzFiMxaa2os6sY/s320/Halloween2008+016.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />On Halloween Day, McKenna's day care/preschool had a Halloween party. Here she is dressed like a cat, saying "Meow"....but it was more like a roar...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsW_ElAm5ClH8Mg8ycjKtnDyz_OUHB_6riRJosTHlor2heYxE_lBYcw4oFlqs5yTZW-nWCmBw6pumlm8Rpp-siMKAccAQ8Hdy3FRnwJBLNUa6g6fgquJJ6C3PwKGjmQT9ur1rgvFYbHjo/s1600-h/Halloween2008+024.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267256469579194370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsW_ElAm5ClH8Mg8ycjKtnDyz_OUHB_6riRJosTHlor2heYxE_lBYcw4oFlqs5yTZW-nWCmBw6pumlm8Rpp-siMKAccAQ8Hdy3FRnwJBLNUa6g6fgquJJ6C3PwKGjmQT9ur1rgvFYbHjo/s320/Halloween2008+024.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />With one of the staff at ABC Child Care...who dressed like a kitty, too!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt4_GS5KtODewr5-HedhniJXXO7r_-ByIaDJi_l8rHGvqogNREfTt6mYP9HZE1hyphenhyphen4sQ1js7LYcG757XJkWztU-dSkT0eflOD0GyZmM6iBElcnIhtwP3gPjjy-1iha6_Zv038B5PAzYw7E/s1600-h/Halloween2008+033.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267256293953048274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt4_GS5KtODewr5-HedhniJXXO7r_-ByIaDJi_l8rHGvqogNREfTt6mYP9HZE1hyphenhyphen4sQ1js7LYcG757XJkWztU-dSkT0eflOD0GyZmM6iBElcnIhtwP3gPjjy-1iha6_Zv038B5PAzYw7E/s320/Halloween2008+033.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />A kitty in a purple tu-tu!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyxMXBYOm1AOTU-tiFxpHrGNKCZgv4kXU69SdNgzD4Us0ylPhuGZA_nsWo5HnbQLFGqPailoy04sMe29KaAIfSHdJVG_zTxVLmInuRMT0sAnfwiVPqq0U9m36zPdeA2zauDaFFEDeXQKo/s1600-h/Halloween2008+041.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267256138208429010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyxMXBYOm1AOTU-tiFxpHrGNKCZgv4kXU69SdNgzD4Us0ylPhuGZA_nsWo5HnbQLFGqPailoy04sMe29KaAIfSHdJVG_zTxVLmInuRMT0sAnfwiVPqq0U9m36zPdeA2zauDaFFEDeXQKo/s320/Halloween2008+041.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />On our front porch before she went trick or treating! She had a blast trick or treating!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1tIMs4r-4YQJTko8hgHIYtuZIgiNHCWvwmgr5kxMi6sRVm3nlb_1tN2cjX5_i9UVtPXjYsyHGy96aiafpQPPbVEFej2aB99Zq7e2RDOCQCZiecuBebZ02ij5-jzGsZ5h2JfMlAmKxDIo/s1600-h/Halloween2008+046.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267255838495047442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1tIMs4r-4YQJTko8hgHIYtuZIgiNHCWvwmgr5kxMi6sRVm3nlb_1tN2cjX5_i9UVtPXjYsyHGy96aiafpQPPbVEFej2aB99Zq7e2RDOCQCZiecuBebZ02ij5-jzGsZ5h2JfMlAmKxDIo/s320/Halloween2008+046.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />With Pa Pa and his "costume"...not sure why they were making the number "3"...<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD1RP5PSUYFccKq01dGvxUkQpnRUxjedZ3IdAbY82rWZdpJKCoDbBk_g_kN2xQU7qeGw6nH_mmIU76lGq537BBkPguEzjQU7TGlORRJ3Ps3Ku8PYWYh7K4siP5n_EhymCBv6poteh4AwY/s1600-h/Halloween2008+049.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267255683542208306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD1RP5PSUYFccKq01dGvxUkQpnRUxjedZ3IdAbY82rWZdpJKCoDbBk_g_kN2xQU7qeGw6nH_mmIU76lGq537BBkPguEzjQU7TGlORRJ3Ps3Ku8PYWYh7K4siP5n_EhymCBv6poteh4AwY/s320/Halloween2008+049.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Trick or Treat!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF6zVzRqU3AJlfcnkXM8hw6LBlrEDC6waWt0KlF1H7yjpxMnj9RNJeaQbKenUI55HktaZCeKoeLGi1I9qNi0IYtucO85tIinhce3uC_xCk0-nybZksBeENUqBzKlMgbOS6MDxl22CcJ9M/s1600-h/Halloween2008+048.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267255535470529298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF6zVzRqU3AJlfcnkXM8hw6LBlrEDC6waWt0KlF1H7yjpxMnj9RNJeaQbKenUI55HktaZCeKoeLGi1I9qNi0IYtucO85tIinhce3uC_xCk0-nybZksBeENUqBzKlMgbOS6MDxl22CcJ9M/s320/Halloween2008+048.jpg" border="0" /></a> It was a fun Halloween, because McKenna "gets it" now and really loved it! She is now looking forward to Christmas...she is already seeing toy commercials on TV and saying..."Santa will bring me that"!</div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div>Just have to share a funny thing McKenna said the other day. She wanted to take a doll with her in the car, as we were on our way to preschool, and she had it in her hand. She dropped it though, and I said, "Don't you want to take your dolly with you in the car?", and she says...."Um, actually not." !! A 2 1/2 year old saying, "actually"?! She's one smart "cookie"!</div><div></div><div>Take care!</div><div>Cindy<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Cindy Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07414541729623442776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808417303211821430.post-37866346330444304512008-10-20T18:07:00.000-07:002008-10-20T18:45:12.903-07:00Kirsten and Adam Tie the Knot!Hi everyone....the wedding was a huge success and turned out beautiful! It went fairly smoothly, with only a few small glitches. (okay one BIG glitch....Kayla put her bridesmaid dress on and the zipper completely broke! We had to sew her into the dress just minutes before the ceremony!)<br /><br />Kirsten and Adam are SO happy, and everyone seemed to have a really good time at the reception. Here are a few photos that I was able to take...we are anxiously awaiting proofs from the two photographers, and I'll let you know when they are up on the photographer's websites.<br />This was the ceremony site: (Carmel Mtn. Ranch Country Club)<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoTKQhyphenhyphenNlvSGlq8fHOoNPjEXcPPv96N6VrGFOFS0hoeHT-ZSBpVtfsQvBT22gBkStdypc6-dl2g_jShGx06PPCVI-H_JNlmLlCUZx7oyL53GelVV9CAHsuoF83I5Hwz5Jh9HHdxLZPwhM/s1600-h/IMG_1240.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259412199375959250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoTKQhyphenhyphenNlvSGlq8fHOoNPjEXcPPv96N6VrGFOFS0hoeHT-ZSBpVtfsQvBT22gBkStdypc6-dl2g_jShGx06PPCVI-H_JNlmLlCUZx7oyL53GelVV9CAHsuoF83I5Hwz5Jh9HHdxLZPwhM/s320/IMG_1240.jpg" border="0" /></a> The bride and groom<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAklNxwTpb77SVRBbGIUlkJv8KiRFLle2KfRzwD2P1mDcNfB8tWOQXvCK5-2zO_tE8T3D3wuJvKE_6eJ4FKKGyEuLOo7_TvTqBcVUiOuLBegh9akOumws3ckIVKU9Q9Z9SwLpIlj52zZ8/s1600-h/IMG_1248.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259412003902036930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAklNxwTpb77SVRBbGIUlkJv8KiRFLle2KfRzwD2P1mDcNfB8tWOQXvCK5-2zO_tE8T3D3wuJvKE_6eJ4FKKGyEuLOo7_TvTqBcVUiOuLBegh9akOumws3ckIVKU9Q9Z9SwLpIlj52zZ8/s320/IMG_1248.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Mark walked Kirsten down the aisle, then officiated the ceremony. I caught him with his eyes almost closed here...he really wasn't sad or anything!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsD4qlm6IjE-mc_-YU0cUtGhyyRN8PItm9yhzbdZhO8gWkzjr7mKiQcxH4cRFreus8FS0Y2WWQ5lJwX4LZBj43wWwBjHJnidcTNITzENm72_e_ul8yuyQlpuHXFYB-ZrghrT58MNTZJwA/s1600-h/IMG_1262.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259411712057064370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsD4qlm6IjE-mc_-YU0cUtGhyyRN8PItm9yhzbdZhO8gWkzjr7mKiQcxH4cRFreus8FS0Y2WWQ5lJwX4LZBj43wWwBjHJnidcTNITzENm72_e_ul8yuyQlpuHXFYB-ZrghrT58MNTZJwA/s320/IMG_1262.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />After the ceremony....Brandon, McKenna and Kirsten<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihK88ROaa75TT2GSpjNZowDXC-SMegc0t8pPPKbxiTOwqE6haqThXaL3WBHYdEA6Xoqg0RQot_6mm6bbRcS4Qoyg6BkxOyoJVPVp8SyaqjHQgtvQfC8ifzzap4W-W3fcURwSp-vMFRy4k/s1600-h/IMG_1263.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259411494546711986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihK88ROaa75TT2GSpjNZowDXC-SMegc0t8pPPKbxiTOwqE6haqThXaL3WBHYdEA6Xoqg0RQot_6mm6bbRcS4Qoyg6BkxOyoJVPVp8SyaqjHQgtvQfC8ifzzap4W-W3fcURwSp-vMFRy4k/s320/IMG_1263.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />The happy bride!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwKE0bmoFhgiOGf9R9B4n6RT4XbFddYBEFgwKfXUcCgfC6qUH7p7eXOne1TyfG-ibyifDjh493SPobrOnNXT8BkRtLZX5XUA26I1J3qqayMQ9lTuGzMcBNqyN-Wyg4716j5vF1ZAgGnM4/s1600-h/IMG_1269.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259411282959984162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwKE0bmoFhgiOGf9R9B4n6RT4XbFddYBEFgwKfXUcCgfC6qUH7p7eXOne1TyfG-ibyifDjh493SPobrOnNXT8BkRtLZX5XUA26I1J3qqayMQ9lTuGzMcBNqyN-Wyg4716j5vF1ZAgGnM4/s320/IMG_1269.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />At the reception....the "wedding tree"...it's hard to see the crystal strand hanging from the branches...it was stunning!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3uSe4DjUFZ9HsO_uMXvmyclILE8pERpPTqwbPd7rpyMr3kIcnYO5-hge1OxgU1N_2IPFVZOLWoIaXeTqTThL0kClnm9U-CLtfo8bNlGOAd51SSAegaV-00cGdIPFQyR_YA1CC8VOUi7Q/s1600-h/IMG_1289.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259411097367874562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3uSe4DjUFZ9HsO_uMXvmyclILE8pERpPTqwbPd7rpyMr3kIcnYO5-hge1OxgU1N_2IPFVZOLWoIaXeTqTThL0kClnm9U-CLtfo8bNlGOAd51SSAegaV-00cGdIPFQyR_YA1CC8VOUi7Q/s320/IMG_1289.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The "candy buffet"....guests scooped out the candy and filled little boxes to take home as one of their party favors...it was really fun!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigrHViVI0vnJLzdOg0M90Naljx60Gi-l-rwhjBJpjodrzkoPd4WSNf49zstZKHdEC84GyR4Ud_kpnwv0iKYb1ct95cr8h3tW-iJreb0k8Q4ARoSnndZeVRtQms3cIfzf74pQFzdO6GwAg/s1600-h/IMG_1288.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259410932665290610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigrHViVI0vnJLzdOg0M90Naljx60Gi-l-rwhjBJpjodrzkoPd4WSNf49zstZKHdEC84GyR4Ud_kpnwv0iKYb1ct95cr8h3tW-iJreb0k8Q4ARoSnndZeVRtQms3cIfzf74pQFzdO6GwAg/s320/IMG_1288.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />One of the centerpieces....we used the bridesmaid's bouquets on six of the tables at the reception.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHezFyRgthWdU7kTs1AGm0mGpZ89N1qjN_FgshLZ-HA1YCXRnuT-Dj_evOg9lHKsD2vpEgkUsYtvw3ZKQNLvwuuBl8lINXituF4I6YMvnrlM1VIyWs1mlz63uLxficIAV_1Wa20eQGAKk/s1600-h/IMG_1291.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259410716590980594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHezFyRgthWdU7kTs1AGm0mGpZ89N1qjN_FgshLZ-HA1YCXRnuT-Dj_evOg9lHKsD2vpEgkUsYtvw3ZKQNLvwuuBl8lINXituF4I6YMvnrlM1VIyWs1mlz63uLxficIAV_1Wa20eQGAKk/s320/IMG_1291.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />The other six tables had these wire trees, with crystals hanging from them...those crystals are hard to see! The food at the reception was awesome, and the DJ was AMAZING! Everyone had a great time! (if anyone local ever needs a good DJ, I can totally recommend ours!)<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEJzcTp3ptxoWN09AyO62EO1MoAzWeeKwWNO5XjansVWaesNtcEAoIRHSkOfeCfTbjp2lyKkVcmPIq_0Zj1-1IFMmNSp5aC5Q8oXQ9ouuQEUqfvQJGarNiI4ItmmfpY2RRzbuL-SZK97Q/s1600-h/IMG_1292.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259410558005398706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEJzcTp3ptxoWN09AyO62EO1MoAzWeeKwWNO5XjansVWaesNtcEAoIRHSkOfeCfTbjp2lyKkVcmPIq_0Zj1-1IFMmNSp5aC5Q8oXQ9ouuQEUqfvQJGarNiI4ItmmfpY2RRzbuL-SZK97Q/s320/IMG_1292.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />The newlyweds and their first dance!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMH8Bo_jLTzCHHITkN-OqVNsExrEzwfmYo24jfLkfwjKqY4NFvmDNGcg9GKj685H-jbu49-exDJqv2YQO2ewcNMqlcwW-PnVa23SOLFCbYCWGOfnpk-bl6SLLAJaPtbdznEElKHfob71A/s1600-h/IMG_1281.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259410344182993154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMH8Bo_jLTzCHHITkN-OqVNsExrEzwfmYo24jfLkfwjKqY4NFvmDNGcg9GKj685H-jbu49-exDJqv2YQO2ewcNMqlcwW-PnVa23SOLFCbYCWGOfnpk-bl6SLLAJaPtbdznEElKHfob71A/s320/IMG_1281.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />The cake!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpEcndUjqEnT8BEpa5TxMZpQ8R3NBvLWR09BIDOw4AGout9RoedcCFRwryMEHXEq7eP5cNDXx6RIrTs6IZtKWnRIQuXkkbqDn-t83dATp0uYYKJ0lNQy-DRNAdhKXjEBphBsQSxHR4TEE/s1600-h/IMG_1283.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259410076926485106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpEcndUjqEnT8BEpa5TxMZpQ8R3NBvLWR09BIDOw4AGout9RoedcCFRwryMEHXEq7eP5cNDXx6RIrTs6IZtKWnRIQuXkkbqDn-t83dATp0uYYKJ0lNQy-DRNAdhKXjEBphBsQSxHR4TEE/s320/IMG_1283.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Kirsten and McKenna (flower girl)<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinm3sSF4HFHs8y4yGu-J5pgvRwTFs1dxPJEIxW2mBfkMdua68hYuGovdFYu4AuyTM1u0mS12i08tPxlUUSgp12tdB_6J7RUJ2fbOvEFhAHzvY72KNZwOMVFDiEF8ypwWWv1DmPwM-DI5w/s1600-h/IMG_1316.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259409863686979330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinm3sSF4HFHs8y4yGu-J5pgvRwTFs1dxPJEIxW2mBfkMdua68hYuGovdFYu4AuyTM1u0mS12i08tPxlUUSgp12tdB_6J7RUJ2fbOvEFhAHzvY72KNZwOMVFDiEF8ypwWWv1DmPwM-DI5w/s320/IMG_1316.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Cutting the cake<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiasTz-iaMBVzQ3iTvEc04hhtlcPVja3ydu-309CRotYL9XbWeFn1n_7I6VMEOux1bVJOsyJRl4y9HdgQEUI5vQQICrr5XJWhggV64n1xXdsagWUa_35_3Pa4xoHPJDlVrEgItjIDlwyBY/s1600-h/IMG_1322.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259409554927742322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiasTz-iaMBVzQ3iTvEc04hhtlcPVja3ydu-309CRotYL9XbWeFn1n_7I6VMEOux1bVJOsyJRl4y9HdgQEUI5vQQICrr5XJWhggV64n1xXdsagWUa_35_3Pa4xoHPJDlVrEgItjIDlwyBY/s320/IMG_1322.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The happy couple<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Cm6yBQlTykNRu7aMI3sEWuGWk0GrtDqY8CqxwneePN0cZTz2CyKhgTyeATMBRq00eF2qT35yMxz2r63Pw7OTOZMfPfBSdqjayct8yFu3QCahHFhRkZF_C4YlvBQ1oPMr9pkxu9AIDkw/s1600-h/IMG_1324.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259409323385345922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Cm6yBQlTykNRu7aMI3sEWuGWk0GrtDqY8CqxwneePN0cZTz2CyKhgTyeATMBRq00eF2qT35yMxz2r63Pw7OTOZMfPfBSdqjayct8yFu3QCahHFhRkZF_C4YlvBQ1oPMr9pkxu9AIDkw/s320/IMG_1324.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Leaving the reception under a canopy of sparklers!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidSv2HVb24yrL_Ceue57p9j0oJ6e3zyekfOfqHP9vlqPKDiJ72NTAgSLdJKKC5SkF5GnPl1hZ82xCn8UOX4UPK0F4vK83leMCgZFkHWl-UI_XcYjFnzDr4SGhrlbpvRBRLwOPP-UVdW1k/s1600-h/IMG_1341.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259408970770992962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidSv2HVb24yrL_Ceue57p9j0oJ6e3zyekfOfqHP9vlqPKDiJ72NTAgSLdJKKC5SkF5GnPl1hZ82xCn8UOX4UPK0F4vK83leMCgZFkHWl-UI_XcYjFnzDr4SGhrlbpvRBRLwOPP-UVdW1k/s320/IMG_1341.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Woohooo! We did it!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlUcYhHDrDIbAXT4ZIV_fdvglLzcqxbc42SHMVpeN-ZgQ9OBjd4ZFAKJX14R9Gx6lwRjaeXIxJzRylIf6SQsAIx2j7uAvmg4Xw-h1C05oEmCBYPIF4WuNiEfRzbHtREqHurqumD4WQEww/s1600-h/IMG_1347.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259408749647772994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlUcYhHDrDIbAXT4ZIV_fdvglLzcqxbc42SHMVpeN-ZgQ9OBjd4ZFAKJX14R9Gx6lwRjaeXIxJzRylIf6SQsAIx2j7uAvmg4Xw-h1C05oEmCBYPIF4WuNiEfRzbHtREqHurqumD4WQEww/s320/IMG_1347.jpg" border="0" /></a> The lovebirds are now sitting on beach somewhere in the Dominican Republic, on their honeymoon, hopefully relaxing and getting some much-needed rest. They will be back on Friday.</div><div>Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate this special day with us, and to everyone who helped out. We couldn't have done it without you!</div><div></div><div>Again, we'll let you know when we have more photos from the photographers to share! ( I definitely need more practice taking photos!)</div><div>Cindy<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Cindy Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07414541729623442776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808417303211821430.post-16831505001287020442008-10-08T08:48:00.000-07:002008-10-08T09:26:42.863-07:00Life Is About to Get a Little Easier....Hi everyone...I just had to share some exciting news....life here in little 'ole Menifee, SoCal., is just about to get a WHOLE lot easier....THIS is coming Oct. 12...in 4 more days....!!!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYFZsXr4562m67Qk0MH7xzMXU5vxnru792M9TNfcxo8-6UGkbjKEanTDQ1fe7E1kFl4en2kArwESS9QzX112fl_cwSBGeQYz03e47qReiZPHP_e9PcN3y4H6wuHjEPpEIE74lItJvVbQs/s1600-h/IMG_1170.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254816045545053138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYFZsXr4562m67Qk0MH7xzMXU5vxnru792M9TNfcxo8-6UGkbjKEanTDQ1fe7E1kFl4en2kArwESS9QzX112fl_cwSBGeQYz03e47qReiZPHP_e9PcN3y4H6wuHjEPpEIE74lItJvVbQs/s320/IMG_1170.JPG" border="0" /></a>Yes, that says "SUPER" Target...that means GROCERIES, in addition to all of the other wonderful "retail therapy" items that will be displayed on the shelves! Truly a one-stop shopping dream! AND, all of this retail therapy is only 1/2 mile from our house! 1/2 mile!! I can see if from my backyard! That means...no more driving to Temecula (15-20 min. drive) or Murrieta (10 min. drive...with no traffic...) to get my retail therapy! Heck, I could WALK to SuperTarget! Oh wait, that's going a bit too far....I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to carry all of those retail therapy bags back home...I guess I'll have to take the truck...(LOL!)<br /><div></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>OH! And THIS is already open! Haven't been yet....but I'm sure we'll visit soon!<br /></div><br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRdWNS3I9I_K33YaYgX05Ku3iBsR2UPyECg6LtlCIEg4mQYdIJmGJGNRhc2MXhyEboPjpqHet0xaotXbqE2DWFI-1zJd-Nf55cWgUBeMjMm8feaG29IsDACbuGc80peMbBtQRQ47iisOg/s1600-h/IMG_1168.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254812283211231890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRdWNS3I9I_K33YaYgX05Ku3iBsR2UPyECg6LtlCIEg4mQYdIJmGJGNRhc2MXhyEboPjpqHet0xaotXbqE2DWFI-1zJd-Nf55cWgUBeMjMm8feaG29IsDACbuGc80peMbBtQRQ47iisOg/s320/IMG_1168.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />And THIS is now open, as well....boy, am I in trouble...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaAnbrULejB9HJWuM-5tEL3mBDG61hBdt9iynGYTi-GJ75Z-zbrh7V6bUp-3YJFVG7q8Ybnh5iFEB-ZqYkPprzGsAsOfCrDTdcLkz0WIVkBoAkM2eUzFve2pFBnNewJe83YB5S3yx-5Fs/s1600-h/IMG_1164.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254812164719624530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaAnbrULejB9HJWuM-5tEL3mBDG61hBdt9iynGYTi-GJ75Z-zbrh7V6bUp-3YJFVG7q8Ybnh5iFEB-ZqYkPprzGsAsOfCrDTdcLkz0WIVkBoAkM2eUzFve2pFBnNewJe83YB5S3yx-5Fs/s320/IMG_1164.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />This is coming, too...<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUIVyejFmQi1OGorlaz9puvfeoG-sWP8wXl_cPP_vhjnfhe9vxrXrhiJJr_TaW4KClMhOlrTyZLSCxAqPedwG9__ZvYMsiXZe05vOxKBEL3_MjyLPi2B0xyUYa7fDCww0JS78ICA27Ozs/s1600-h/IMG_1167.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254812007542748498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUIVyejFmQi1OGorlaz9puvfeoG-sWP8wXl_cPP_vhjnfhe9vxrXrhiJJr_TaW4KClMhOlrTyZLSCxAqPedwG9__ZvYMsiXZe05vOxKBEL3_MjyLPi2B0xyUYa7fDCww0JS78ICA27Ozs/s320/IMG_1167.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />And this one.....(check out those GINORMOUS clay pots...they are all over the shopping center...kind of cool!)<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPSaRhmxs38fy6ABqGyP_kf4wFvY7SW3Fvm1XKujxHc7XjWzrOvr8wltc3YnUahNs5T-0TYCm3aXZX2MulwiFqoUUYQIN-Y3r2tpvBbyeehi8Fp6Js_8jr3ULZfkDuH-RPJDcPgluKk3I/s1600-h/IMG_1165.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254811846146059074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPSaRhmxs38fy6ABqGyP_kf4wFvY7SW3Fvm1XKujxHc7XjWzrOvr8wltc3YnUahNs5T-0TYCm3aXZX2MulwiFqoUUYQIN-Y3r2tpvBbyeehi8Fp6Js_8jr3ULZfkDuH-RPJDcPgluKk3I/s320/IMG_1165.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />And Mark is excited about THIS opening at the end of the month....<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQCw_0PehD4Bw-cEvYxzRi1P4JIixyI6C9LJ-u5LWGTql28LYfBCSfaJy_qETMqu9eSomEFRCbASETs8EYRWVC_FkJcuPVmiufCBqyU3pT-LbZdmvItvX8VGrCdd7-4bDZbsHXYIP7DLU/s1600-h/IMG_1171.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254811704096392082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQCw_0PehD4Bw-cEvYxzRi1P4JIixyI6C9LJ-u5LWGTql28LYfBCSfaJy_qETMqu9eSomEFRCbASETs8EYRWVC_FkJcuPVmiufCBqyU3pT-LbZdmvItvX8VGrCdd7-4bDZbsHXYIP7DLU/s320/IMG_1171.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />And I'm pretty excited that office supplies will be close by as well....<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLfir_k2wntrfBW4BKAwrQ5DqPNzasa_6naAkavY7HhetbeGORSaOySvLN3DOTC7dcrtBG5mgfC2gBdK_dsT2gTvod6OAAlqImPwu22iekM3Z9OEfLpJO6FLIHofMqRhLulvcQznXH-is/s1600-h/IMG_1173.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254811598852018546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLfir_k2wntrfBW4BKAwrQ5DqPNzasa_6naAkavY7HhetbeGORSaOySvLN3DOTC7dcrtBG5mgfC2gBdK_dsT2gTvod6OAAlqImPwu22iekM3Z9OEfLpJO6FLIHofMqRhLulvcQznXH-is/s320/IMG_1173.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />And.....need I say more??? Opening any day....<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhczHkjnUqRqSCTYPIgrs3caPjXwrSWGC73eJ08CpfAl2YHkuykTQsfs0ne9z2msmO-Gw6Su15SHVkWBA-6x7p58ZvRgionJwmGhmoBhCyx6QhCfEQInrOIVIjncB_dusZby8-JZEicjMM/s1600-h/IMG_1174.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254811368939876274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhczHkjnUqRqSCTYPIgrs3caPjXwrSWGC73eJ08CpfAl2YHkuykTQsfs0ne9z2msmO-Gw6Su15SHVkWBA-6x7p58ZvRgionJwmGhmoBhCyx6QhCfEQInrOIVIjncB_dusZby8-JZEicjMM/s320/IMG_1174.JPG" border="0" /></a> Still to come: Probably the thing I'm MOST excited about...WAMU! Yes, I now won't have to drive to Murrieta or Temecula to complete my banking transactions! (there was no sign up on WAMU yet, so I couldn't take a photo) YESSSSS! Ooopps....it's not WAMU anymore, it's now called JP Morgan....but I don't care....it's close by!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Also coming: Best Buy! Marshalls! Lane Bryant! Panda Express! Chipotle Mexican food! Maybe TGIFridays! Sports Chalet.. (okay, not so excited about that one ) and lots of other fun shops and restaurants. </div><div>OHHHH! And how could I forget....yes, my friends...the ultimate store that will be 1/2 mile from my house, and I won't have to drive to Temecula to visit....MICHAEL'S!! (crafts) Not till after the first of the year, or so they say, but it's coming and I'm one happy girl. </div><div> </div><div>So, here's to retail therapy that is less than 1/2 mile from my house! LOL! I won't have to spend so much $$ on gas, so there will be more money to pay for that retail therapy!</div><div> </div><div>Hope all is well with you!</div><div>Cindy<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Cindy Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07414541729623442776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808417303211821430.post-64119996339740213762008-09-16T20:53:00.000-07:002008-09-16T21:27:36.552-07:00I must be old...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNsBBBIzDb2W1ba-db2CGbkB6LMHezXyx_ra8ir0dw0o9v51Vc5csOyA0l2WjJcQo0duElHVOeJIE7rxxt3E8NUdXmiLLXOAvfa6ItCO5ctXCz5ANfNIOH4R7O-PR80ztk_AuZZNLwPzk/s1600-h/IMG_1049.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246841904520052386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNsBBBIzDb2W1ba-db2CGbkB6LMHezXyx_ra8ir0dw0o9v51Vc5csOyA0l2WjJcQo0duElHVOeJIE7rxxt3E8NUdXmiLLXOAvfa6ItCO5ctXCz5ANfNIOH4R7O-PR80ztk_AuZZNLwPzk/s320/IMG_1049.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvIs8hf9OsPtKxFZGlMC4AQxuGaOKfdkTKUIACoKe96DXjXhvmrlasNMG0N-BQDVA_dkpcB8BFNEb7ObvA2dOzH6SLsrzRaG_uNYOpxZ8MBHWwO9SbWehuINl_qjTrECO-ynpdJviBplw/s1600-h/brandon.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246837307491185634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvIs8hf9OsPtKxFZGlMC4AQxuGaOKfdkTKUIACoKe96DXjXhvmrlasNMG0N-BQDVA_dkpcB8BFNEb7ObvA2dOzH6SLsrzRaG_uNYOpxZ8MBHWwO9SbWehuINl_qjTrECO-ynpdJviBplw/s320/brandon.jpg" border="0" /></a> Brandon and McKenna!</div><br /><div><br /><br /><div>Because I have a kid that is now 28!!! As in, almost 30! Brandon turned 28 last week, on the 11th. (yes, his birthday is 9/11...he turned 21 on that horrible day 7 years ago...) So, I'm guessing that makes ME pretty darn old...I'm on the "down side" of 49...will hit the big "5-0" in a mere 6 months...I can't even bear to say it out loud...</div><br /><br /><div>And if that isn't bad enough, in a week and a half, I'll have another kid that is 27 years old....Kirsten's birthday is Sept. 25th! Man, time really does fly by....seems like just yesterday the two of them were babies (being only 1 year apart....), and Mark and I "tag-teamed" them most of the time...he'd give Brandon a bath every night and put him to bed, and get up with him in the middle of the night, while I fed and rocked Kirsten....(and rocked, and rocked...she didn't sleep much the first few months of her life...hence, I don't remember much of that time with two babies....I was too tired! LOL!)</div><br /><br /><div>Okay, so then, our wedding anniversary is Sept. 28th...(we had this thing for Sept, I guess!)...and it is the 29th anniversary, as in, almost 30 years of marriage! Wow.....</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>And now I have this wonderful little person calling me "Grammy"....and I'm just feeling pretty stinkin' OLD right about now! LOL!</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Brandon celebrated his birthday mostly with friends, but McKenna was sooo excited that it was Daddy's birthday! She couldn't wait to sing to him and eat cake with him! Happy Birthday, son!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Brandon is coaching JV girls volleyball right now, and we went and watched his games last Friday. The girls are still learning, but they did win. I had never seen a high school volleyball game...it was fun, but...when we lived in Utah, we went to quite a few BYU volleyball games, both men and women, and these high school games just don't compare to collegiate volleyball! We had a BLAST going to the games at BYU...never thought I'd be a "volleyball fan"!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Kayla made it back from Europe, and she said she didn't want to come home! She loved it, and wished they had more time in each city they visited. She took over 700 photos!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Wedding preparations for Kirsten's wedding are in full swing right now...we've finalized with the reception venue, worked on some decorating details, and are working on a seating chart for the reception dinner, plus about a gazillion other little details! Wow...it's AMAZING how many things one has to worry about when planning the big day! It's been pretty fun, though...exactly 30 days away tomorrow!</div><br /><div>The bridal shower is scheduled for Sept. 27th, so we're planning that, as well. </div><br /><div>We just found out my brother Jeff and family will be able to attend the wedding! We are so excited! They live in Chattanooga, Tenn., and we don't get to see them very often.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>My Close to My Heart business is keeping me pretty busy, as well. I have 3 regular "scrapbook clubs" that meet once a month, plus I'm also teaching some extra classes this month, training a brand new recruit, etc. I've been with CTMH over 17 years now, if you can believe that! It's been an amazing ride, and an awesome business opportunity, and I'm still loving it!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Mark is involved with the local NJB youth basketball, on the board. He really missed being involved with youth sports, so he decided to get involved again, even though we don't have any kids playing.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>That's it for now....love to all family and friends! Keep in touch! I'll post again soon!</div><div>Cindy</div></div>Cindy Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07414541729623442776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808417303211821430.post-75516664145203321712008-08-25T15:55:00.000-07:002008-08-25T16:50:03.005-07:00I'm a bad blogger...haven't posted anything since EASTER!! What's up with that?? I'm a slacker, but will try to do better and updating this blog regularly from now on. I'll still send emails, when it's updated, as it will probably take all of you awhile to get used to checking the blog for updates, since you all probably gave up on that a LONG time ago! LOL!<br /><br />We're busy as usual! Here's a brief overview of what's been going on with the Baker's...since EASTER!! (sheesh)<br /><br />McKenna turned 2 in April, and we celebrated with a "Dora The Explorer"-themed party! She LOVES Dora and Diego! She had a blast swinming in her new pool (a gift from Auntie Kayla), eating cake, and playing with balloons.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPjvjkbxPkRFcjwBcNFOW3m-ajH5J9Kwl3u-ZhY9bFGf6r_kPRNh4YbX3PxWCtrG9w-Pbw6MVMBvUeHNMuAhNopp4ze6oCGzlEzmo4A8FRIGMPCcbaPn05UN0QMoioJSSr-Q5ns73yyrs/s1600-h/IMG_0548.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238597798695740770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPjvjkbxPkRFcjwBcNFOW3m-ajH5J9Kwl3u-ZhY9bFGf6r_kPRNh4YbX3PxWCtrG9w-Pbw6MVMBvUeHNMuAhNopp4ze6oCGzlEzmo4A8FRIGMPCcbaPn05UN0QMoioJSSr-Q5ns73yyrs/s320/IMG_0548.JPG" border="0" /></a> McKenna playing with balloons at her party!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpXMqQAbN8Nj9DLS7Y3mEfo8mSAHB7mnvTOczEvZyWAqkpoItzw61jNXEKGbFbwdxHC0-B_ZeIiER_UOFnx4bKes9HjDJpGv-FzptjGIkef-BU_qj7pAfG6McdQt3QDOZhDwOSWcwIWsE/s1600-h/IMG_0553.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238597585954520834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpXMqQAbN8Nj9DLS7Y3mEfo8mSAHB7mnvTOczEvZyWAqkpoItzw61jNXEKGbFbwdxHC0-B_ZeIiER_UOFnx4bKes9HjDJpGv-FzptjGIkef-BU_qj7pAfG6McdQt3QDOZhDwOSWcwIWsE/s320/IMG_0553.JPG" border="0" /></a> A little shy as we were singing happy birthday to her!</div><div></div><div>It was a fun little party, and now she sings Happy Birthday all of the time!</div><div></div><div>In May, we took McKenna to the San Diego Wild Animal Park. Kirsten and Adam and Kayla and AJ went with us. It was a really hot day, but we had fun...McKenna loved seeing the animals, but her favorite part was in the gift shop afterwards. She wanted to take every stuffed animal in the shop home with her!<br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Ft2a8hzK6MEW0JO84odELeyPvvkdyCPaM3lXPWKV-_40ZsrOW_bjPyBG7TEj7lJwAdN3lkdkmzPY5BXvhFb2WeCSqNrYFpcy3iPyFAx1Y3YEd-egv8T1DhfYKbXvNFbwQ0xm7mx_suE/s1600-h/IMG_0720.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238597308066351554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Ft2a8hzK6MEW0JO84odELeyPvvkdyCPaM3lXPWKV-_40ZsrOW_bjPyBG7TEj7lJwAdN3lkdkmzPY5BXvhFb2WeCSqNrYFpcy3iPyFAx1Y3YEd-egv8T1DhfYKbXvNFbwQ0xm7mx_suE/s320/IMG_0720.JPG" border="0" /></a> Mark, McKenna and Cindy...and the flamingos behind us! Minutes before this photo was taken, AJ was "dive-bombed" by a very large bird! It flew over and brushed his head! It was so funny!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOZqZm3ZVmG1mjC-N_DsNzgcDgyev5Ug7L-tqm-psVOrrk51HiRKxQ9UiBEQyt1v1sqAFmbFCNt3lAHe9fyJrKzYv8XZlhLnxkh2XmNOI2k45nzy0BYoeARGH7ZXBzO6Dg6mPOP4C499Y/s1600-h/IMG_0685.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238597055446484402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOZqZm3ZVmG1mjC-N_DsNzgcDgyev5Ug7L-tqm-psVOrrk51HiRKxQ9UiBEQyt1v1sqAFmbFCNt3lAHe9fyJrKzYv8XZlhLnxkh2XmNOI2k45nzy0BYoeARGH7ZXBzO6Dg6mPOP4C499Y/s320/IMG_0685.JPG" border="0" /></a> Kirsten and Adam "monkeying" around....<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdeX1r0LCi0CA0UiB-1NhTJwQEu6DChlvN7dhDX7r7ix-4QSDw8AR8cxMH7-lJEH3VSafx1mvrum0KE92056EAMJRUP0actVLn6PXSK5tQZKgTNMtFgcaBtz6UDH294M3zorNYOrO1dUE/s1600-h/IMG_0731.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238596581499488114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdeX1r0LCi0CA0UiB-1NhTJwQEu6DChlvN7dhDX7r7ix-4QSDw8AR8cxMH7-lJEH3VSafx1mvrum0KE92056EAMJRUP0actVLn6PXSK5tQZKgTNMtFgcaBtz6UDH294M3zorNYOrO1dUE/s320/IMG_0731.JPG" border="0" /></a> At home, after a fun day at the Wild Animal Park...McKenna decided that her new stuffed elephant and tiger were hungry, so she had to "feed" them...at the dog food bowls...too cute!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvP4yXzSBusVLBXzDUcfbZgipE_mN4awjoJdWA-Ev8Y2z5IyL3stdjOMguUJ1TI1w_PP0wOnYRUmvyxVtv5jpJhgW0UtOp2aMFcSKewxS97JNFBeEnFsiI_uGvRuMEX-TS7lHBlFEcVVQ/s1600-h/IMG_0736.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238596336844049394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvP4yXzSBusVLBXzDUcfbZgipE_mN4awjoJdWA-Ev8Y2z5IyL3stdjOMguUJ1TI1w_PP0wOnYRUmvyxVtv5jpJhgW0UtOp2aMFcSKewxS97JNFBeEnFsiI_uGvRuMEX-TS7lHBlFEcVVQ/s320/IMG_0736.JPG" border="0" /></a> Brandon graduated from Cal. State Fullerton in May! It was a long, hard road, but he did it and we are very proud of him! It was another extremely hot day, but it was a nice ceremony, and McKenna was a trooper, even in the heat. </div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIZZsiRw6sEt9ZAqzp5rUrfGRBDd5tZdiFmx_48Ss6RYwar9CQHU6x1aW_mbRzToGrhx_Y1Dcq-020BUvigy4IEqneg61-CtgaZ5NPmISs3ZzcyUhoDh3S5SnVQ8pb-TNWhJTV1yeZ5XE/s1600-h/IMG_0753.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238596177134759906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIZZsiRw6sEt9ZAqzp5rUrfGRBDd5tZdiFmx_48Ss6RYwar9CQHU6x1aW_mbRzToGrhx_Y1Dcq-020BUvigy4IEqneg61-CtgaZ5NPmISs3ZzcyUhoDh3S5SnVQ8pb-TNWhJTV1yeZ5XE/s320/IMG_0753.JPG" border="0" /></a> Mark, Brandon, Cindy and my mom after the ceremony. Brandon is now working on getting his teaching credential and Master's Degree through National University, and started working at Heritage High school a few weeks ago, as an on-campus substitute, JV girls volleyball coach, and assistang basketball coach.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVycAOkyNy8bg2ztI3wPm0uTvy6aBY5stR-Tflve29JTCj-RDqey-b0DvqveA6d3TZLUhyjroKFj4mq53zbjfLuuiWYq-ator-nrZQYWyWh3smwjUl8GeXuJ6I_OEXkjCBx8r45Iha1-w/s1600-h/IMG_0842.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238595812138602386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVycAOkyNy8bg2ztI3wPm0uTvy6aBY5stR-Tflve29JTCj-RDqey-b0DvqveA6d3TZLUhyjroKFj4mq53zbjfLuuiWYq-ator-nrZQYWyWh3smwjUl8GeXuJ6I_OEXkjCBx8r45Iha1-w/s320/IMG_0842.jpg" border="0" /></a> McKenna LOVES her Auntie Kayla! This was in July at Mark's dad's house in La Jolla.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyasXZPt5LtB10pCBxnUq3xMvau6YlykzQNwSd-vw8XNFgdR3yUnr7Gh9YLofhw804403e_Z0NK1OL75V_QEpImoOFnCY37uDFqegjg5xOwxI64pn7g4mRulHyvViHjBhpkIwaMrdIR48/s1600-h/IMG_0926.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238595546870065234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyasXZPt5LtB10pCBxnUq3xMvau6YlykzQNwSd-vw8XNFgdR3yUnr7Gh9YLofhw804403e_Z0NK1OL75V_QEpImoOFnCY37uDFqegjg5xOwxI64pn7g4mRulHyvViHjBhpkIwaMrdIR48/s320/IMG_0926.jpg" border="0" /></a> We have a new addition to the family....isn't he just so cute and cuddly?? Meet "Diego"! (McKenna gave him that name...since it's her favorite cartoon character) He's a Desert Tortoise, and he now lives in our side yard. He basically eats twice a day, and "burrows" the rest of the time. That's it...that's all. He doesn't do tricks or anything...yet, anyway. I think Mark may be secretly trying to get him to "sit"...LOL! Desert tortoises are endangered, and we adopted him.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiZRTTDcFApjkSAzOvEkTodV5se_d6pb3HJW8ExzkbAOE32SPCNVRflj09DXTJnt097qmSiCYwL0xd5FxfoECEwU6fytbslhdVbkwIzgLeAwdsu2IO1P0J3nQXAyydJ7XaRFgLeI6C5BE/s1600-h/IMG_0877.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238595327548352146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiZRTTDcFApjkSAzOvEkTodV5se_d6pb3HJW8ExzkbAOE32SPCNVRflj09DXTJnt097qmSiCYwL0xd5FxfoECEwU6fytbslhdVbkwIzgLeAwdsu2IO1P0J3nQXAyydJ7XaRFgLeI6C5BE/s320/IMG_0877.jpg" border="0" /></a> We spent the 4th of July at Dad and Elaine's house. It was a really fun pool party and BBQ! Here's Mark relaxing....</div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaggO65X0zUK0dBL0Y0aFLTxMh9VLiOLCrb9luV-P_KHLE1ybPpo5ApdCiMfR4P38RJkCt1YasYCUngWsj-0dKhAebr15-DgH0DsWZM7vbmB4yB2beFsG0WwYkvefXDU8jGosy1lRUHbw/s1600-h/IMG_0882.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238595140121723714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaggO65X0zUK0dBL0Y0aFLTxMh9VLiOLCrb9luV-P_KHLE1ybPpo5ApdCiMfR4P38RJkCt1YasYCUngWsj-0dKhAebr15-DgH0DsWZM7vbmB4yB2beFsG0WwYkvefXDU8jGosy1lRUHbw/s320/IMG_0882.jpg" border="0" /></a> And McKenna having fun in the pool!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUvosAf1Vi6muvrPk2MBthUoRHK267ecy159Wt2-WmCLkL3PmpYMc3GUuKWOTAeCgqUqOANgQ-H5_CSg8D7gqLlDEI110Jbi0ONkEYx-iERgFRBSQZwrT6tk2nhF7Sv7rK6Kwx0Bj7Ji8/s1600-h/IMG_0970.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238594258942233810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="164" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUvosAf1Vi6muvrPk2MBthUoRHK267ecy159Wt2-WmCLkL3PmpYMc3GUuKWOTAeCgqUqOANgQ-H5_CSg8D7gqLlDEI110Jbi0ONkEYx-iERgFRBSQZwrT6tk2nhF7Sv7rK6Kwx0Bj7Ji8/s320/IMG_0970.jpg" width="318" border="0" /></a> oops...I couldn't figure out how to turn this photo around...so you'll have to turn your head to see this recent cute shot of our sweet McKenna! LOL!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi1qQhg7EGVso45_1GLXnpfg9qeN1Bc0vqwrw_pJFmisjndBjEczJqsSPJcJMkQ_A1H7tQFhP-VSjonRUduLHQ4hhEDYKYthSEO8yY3pDQNkoURvIm4pRDDnvNW2Hyw9xxwdFbeTSmK8w/s1600-h/IMG_0998.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238593752590972674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi1qQhg7EGVso45_1GLXnpfg9qeN1Bc0vqwrw_pJFmisjndBjEczJqsSPJcJMkQ_A1H7tQFhP-VSjonRUduLHQ4hhEDYKYthSEO8yY3pDQNkoURvIm4pRDDnvNW2Hyw9xxwdFbeTSmK8w/s320/IMG_0998.JPG" border="0" /></a> This month we traveled to Utah for a weekend to attend a bridal shower that Kirsten's friends gave her. We also went up to Park City one day, as Adam had never been there. </div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwWihjXWqkZpz_fC434oX8Il2BDK41BtcHp_Ulb4YX04kkKdKaup7XZsy3IcOjauHgHEW3mP6CGkZ2H33xrlzAxhx7BiPVh2plGMC9bn_f1leOnSVuLLS7WuhG8cO1Q6pZX0gSJ2bB55E/s1600-h/IMG_0995.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238593570115135554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwWihjXWqkZpz_fC434oX8Il2BDK41BtcHp_Ulb4YX04kkKdKaup7XZsy3IcOjauHgHEW3mP6CGkZ2H33xrlzAxhx7BiPVh2plGMC9bn_f1leOnSVuLLS7WuhG8cO1Q6pZX0gSJ2bB55E/s320/IMG_0995.JPG" border="0" /></a>.Kylee, Kirsten and Lindsey at the bridal shower. Lindsey is one of Kirsten's best friends, and Kylee is Lindsey's sister and Kirsten's friend as well) and hostess of the shower! It was a really nice party and so sweet of her friends to do it for her.</div><div>It was really great for us to be back in Utah, for the first time since we moved back to Ca. We still miss living in Utah alot! We were able to visit with our old neighbors and see our old neighborhood and our wonderful Utah home...miss that, too!</div><div></div><div>We are busy with wedding plans....the invitations went out today! (Oct. 17th is the date!) I told Adam it's too late to back out now....</div><div>Kirsten has the dress, we finalize with the reception venue next week...it's getting so close...8 weeks to go, and I'm getting a bit nervous....I've never hosted a wedding before! But I know it will be just beautiful....</div><div></div><div>We'll be having a bridal shower for Kirsten here next month, so Kayla and my cousin Jody are busy planning that event!</div><div></div><div>Kayla is actually in Europe right now! She is spending 10 days there...went to London first, and arrived in Paris last night for a day, then on to Barcelona for a few days then ROME!! Her and AJ are having a great time! (she's been emailing us...)</div><div></div><div>That's it for now...again, I promise to update this more often!</div><div></div><div>Hugs and love to all!</div><div>Cindy<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Cindy Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07414541729623442776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808417303211821430.post-30044672837546795872007-11-30T06:46:00.000-08:002008-12-09T19:55:26.456-08:00Exciting News!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhlEVJStjbEYz0hJVRfQb7P1EuDpCKs3aSoJGe_KDGXjmsDqilfow6HWPc_t2OjluwI-A5DUEDOgabEWHG6yXWGOif-qhFCUJdN-kYjQSp8rNL5KyGcrlVpcPjn2W_NOk8-f9H7FzsKsU/s1600-r/Kirstenring.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138650256116752466" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBqFb0nx7VrRH-fRk5ymPC9VZhmWuSI43inBrXFIBfoqn5dWVvPPRt7fB-bVXUJjVmw3eyqZtIVjpaFQRH5MwXCWANgB4yvgNGQsRNwTPtkiOzcZA51ytqh-HV3pqQdM5D7QoPChc1mX8/s320/Kirstenring.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8MuHalGeyGRzBw0bkFo0pRZEMOcz5wTyiBaWysc9DaC7VJQosCMEqNPG_iPu0TPZZNiKkjf61XrhZ1dwTCFq9nLyRyVWlOGsdx91ePfnN7UimZXlNnIooGd_b-WcA8hab26SjoVHKMr4/s1600-r/KirstenandAdam3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138649942584139842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxYYvtefFtngH7pVPKgOcv3kXt-QRjeV0s7Yiy5Mj1t0aYF_WosQrfKSXb6KWcljHgC01nHtWtuiNLvNzdBmlGpplbVsFE5lKfszoRltFmwHsZlqynmCrmwUTLXzyDP8HW6FjPzSKLc94/s320/KirstenandAdam3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPVpEfcNHgGfxKeT0VbZhd8Ed6BDsGG1PKrIo7MKXh7x6UW_vuIRXPzLKGa-qmpKqaozQ3Tq5lhpAXyDgtS64_GFouAsZ_3O7uJ1fxQHhhQSZptZjn87wwSGB6QAYfLXgqumD7Jy_K07E/s1600-r/KirstenandAdam2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138649753605578802" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYdOp1Q3K6e8Ku2hEJguE5TrCcxicfKK7NoA88MmCEbp9367D-MMRs0GJp-7ZCMqMcYyrWIs0Sw4v6c5rZMvMvfQ4q7gmPakZO8D3wY7kkvNApajGyfA1WeGcw6DdFhljZW8DK-k8qO4E/s320/KirstenandAdam2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZWmf-jcmRPpCowjplvcnAHT2CUKJ9FsnWjQ_iS3tEBabBrlsOTnMGS5ww-_flZskqQK8GJep_-7qUx4_zOEjOhVoMYuIgQw_qFyW32ZLT7j9EW45hHn4PQu7yVOyA5M6It9DIIRAYn48/s1600-r/KirstenandAdam1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138649478727671842" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpWw638454V87hnypZ0_AZvwX4r1Fu3dYZM3NysC8mxSjO_yW6__rJoWY6fdjqcPQcXzgjWOBjd0ygibCOgezRbR58jmoaktPH_qCLw2NN0zXEPhorTfny68ql7ADcB0ADUCm_6zjo4Us/s320/KirstenandAdam1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>We got some very wonderful and exciting news over Thanksgiving! (and believe me, we are ready for some GOOD news for a change!) Kirsten and Adam are engaged!! Adam proposed on a weekend trip that they took to Vail, Colorado Thanksgiving weekend. We hear it was all very romantic, and a fun weekend.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>We are thrilled and happy! Adam is a GREAT guy, and they are both very happy! Kirsten's engagment ring is gorgeous, and just what she wanted. Adam picked it out on his own. (with some specific "guidelines" from Kirsten, of course!) He did a great job!</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>No date set yet, but they are looking at possibly next fall. We are checking into venues, and that will determine the date, as many venues are booked a year in advance. The wedding will be held in San Diego...that we know for sure.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>So, two weddings in one year....wow! We are looking forward to both events, and are happy to welcome Adam and Jamie (Brandon's fiance) into our family! Enjoy the photos!</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>We had a nice Thanksgiving...I cooked WAY too much food (as usual) and of course we all ate WAY too much food! Our guests included my mom and her neighbors LaVon and Dale, Jody and Bobby, (Jody made a FABULOUS ham and that yummy pineapple casserole that I love so much!), Mark's sister Bonnie, Kayla and AJ, and Brandon, Jamie and Nathan. Of course our sweet McKenna was here, too. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>The rest of the weekend was spent putting up Christmas lights and trees and decorations. I didn't want to brave the shopping madness on Friday morning, but did venture out a little in the afternoon. I'm so proud of myself...every year I vow to have at least some Christmas shopping done before Thanksgiving, and every year, it never seems to happen. Except this year!! I've been shopping for several months, a few things at a time, and I'm happy to report that I have about 75% of my shopping DONE!! YEAH!! THAT feels great! Now I feel like I can MAYBE enjoy the holidays a bit more this year. And, can I just say that it's been FUN shopping for TOYS again! (for McKenna and Nathan and Jayden) I've really missed that since our kids had to go and "grow up" on us!</div></div></div></div>Cindy Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07414541729623442776noreply@blogger.com0