Sarah's Baby

One more thing that I forgot to mention is that, Bert, Julie and I met at the gym tonight to workout together because Sarah is on maternity leave after just having "Baby Natalie" The three of us were going to go over to her house after our workout but Sarah called me today and said she would meet us at the gym. Baby Natalie, is absolutely BEAUTIFUL, Sarah! Thank you so much for letting us all hold her and snuggle with her alittle. It's such a treat to hold a new life, it always makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside. You also look great, Sarah and we are falling apart without you. Can't wait until you get back to whipping our butts.........

A Day in the SUN!!!

There is always fun to be had when I get the chance to play in the sun with friends! Today, some us met at Michelle's house and we all treked down to the flume with our big inner tubes, or should I say most of us. Some of us were a little cheap and brought their little "NEMO" tubes but thankfully, I had more sense! It was so fun floating in the water until we were kindly escorted out of the flume by the nice P.G. & E. man. Most of us ended up over at Michelle's to go swimming. It's so awesome when you share that gorgeous pool with us, Michelle. I want a season pass, if that's a possibility??? Thanks so much for letting us all come over. FUN FUN

I Miss BLOGGING!!

O.k., so its been since my birthday since I have written in my "BLOG" and I can say that SO many wonderful days have gone by with so many fun and special things, and I feel as though there is no way to catch up and share them all. My life is SO incredibly full at this stage of the game and I tend to want to make each and every second last as long as possible.
Tonight, I left without my camera, and we headed up to the gorgeous "Burns" house for dinner. What a great time we have with them and I am so thankful that Summer has married into such an amazingly loving, fun family! We took a walk around their property, watched the sunset overlooking the beautiful canyon and then shared a great meal. They are such easy people to be around and it is absolutely "dog heaven" up there. I have so much to learn from you, Karin. I am so envious of your gardening skills and what you can make with a ball of yarn leaves me in awe! Can't wait to come up and just hang with you and reap all you have learned! Thanks for having us and I look forward to more fun with the "Burns"

My Birthday with Kari

Well, I have no pictures, only the ones in my mind. Kari called last night and wanted to get together for my birthday because she is leaving on a mega-trip really soon and since we haven't spent hardly any time together alone lately, we decided to sneak away for the evening. I have So much fun with that silly friend of mine! She picked me up in Chico and we headed to Sierra Nevada. I had been eating absolutely ALL day long today and the thought of eating again totally grossed me out but she was hungry so as wrong as it was, I treated her on MY birthday. Ha We talked and laughed and of course, talked and laughed somemore. You would think that the world was ending and we only had 5 more minutes to get all of our thoughts out. That's how it is when we get together and I love it. We bounce from one thing to the next with only abandon, random disorder. Then we went to T.J. Max and shopped. It's one of our favorite places. We went in the big dressing room together and tried on all of our treasures for each other. Laughed ourselves silly and the girl finally said to us, "Girls, we are closing in 5 minutes" . I had so much fun and am so thankful that you called me for a good time. Love ya bunches, my friend..............................

Sarah's Treat before Baby

Tuesday night was our last night of torture with Sarah before she went to have her little Natalie on Weds. so we came up with the idea to give her a little treat after our torture session. I made her chocolate chip cookies and Kari and Jacky brought lots of wonderful treats to give her a foot bath/ massage. I think she got the hint that we all really love and appreciate her, not just as our trainer, but also as our "friend". I can't wait to meet her Sarah, I know she will be BEAUTIFUL!!!!

Kari's Birthday

Happy Happy Birthday to my sweet friend! A few of us gathered to celebrate Kari's birthday at J. & J.'s on tues. We all had a great time, especially after I got over the mortifying embarrassment of running around town with a big, red, velcro curler stuck in the back of my hair. It took the cute young waitress at J. & J.'s to inform me of my fashion fopau. I swear the older I get the more I realize how much I am like my mom and that in spite of it all, is a treasure to me.

I love my friends and we all had a great time. Many laughs are always around when we get together!

Tahoe Trip 2009

Friday we went up to Lake Tahoe for a few days with Ken and Dana and had a great time. I was a little worried about the weather because we had heard that thunder storms were a comin but it turned out to be really nice, just a little cooler than I like for June. We played frizbee, tennis, golf, bowling, bike riding, miniature golf, laying in the sun, climbin on rocks and even a little twenty one in the evening with some rolled nickels. Chris started out with $4.00 and had a big loss of $2.30 by the time we called it quits. We did keep busy, just the way I like it! Bert came up on Sat. and got in on our bike ride, it was great and I am so thankful that Ken and Dana invited us up to share in their fun. You guys are great, thanks so much for including us.

More Pictures from Summer and Kelly's Wedding

My handsome new son-in-law when he first saw Summer coming down the isle!

Summer had just said, I have never seen my sister look SO BEAUTIFUL!!!

SO CUTE!!!

I know that I have already posted pictures of Summer and Kelly's wedding but I hope that all of you that look at my blog will bear with me because I have looked forward to this wedding for a year and I have more pictures that I want to put up. I have been gathering photos from various people and then last night Lumbley gave me her pictures and of course they were awesome! You have such a knack with that lens Lumbley, and really catch the emotion of the moment. Thanks for putting them together for me. Love ya..................

Jacky's Birthday

I know that I already "blogged" today but I feel like I should get to "blog" again because I am WAY behind on blogging and keeping up with all the wonderful things that have been going on in my life lately.

Tonight we celebrated Jacky's birthday. She had invited all of us girls over, thinking that she was going to bless us with a "panty party". She had said that she had picked us all out a special pair of panty's but us girls decided that since her birthday is so close, we would bless her instead and make the get together about celebrating her. It is amazing to me that seven grown women, can laugh and have so much fun together, even over something as silly as a bunch of sexy underware. We are such a bunch of goofs and I love my friends more than I can say. I can't imagine my life without you crazy people in it! Thanks for a great night!!!!!!!!!!!

Scot's Birthday

We had planned on going on a wine tasting excursion for Scot's birthday and he was looking forward to it so much. Due to various reasons, one of which was a very bad sore on his toosh, we ended up not being able to go. So, the second best thing was to bring the wine tasting to him! As usual, being with them is always a "TREAT", no matter where we are. Lisa made some great ore derves, Jacky made the best homemade pesto pasta and salad and the wine was over the top! I tried to become a little more educated with the wine but I do believe it is hopeless. Scot seems to have faith in me, that I can be taught, but I really do have my doubts. Thanks guys for an awesome night of laughs and good food and hears to another great year for you Scot!

Tara and Justin's wedding

Tara and Justin tied the knot this past friday at the Sunol Country Club in Pleasantan. It was a beautiful wedding also and the fun was flowing with everyone there. As usual, my fun level was high and I danced with any and all who would take me on! The food was great, the friends are always fun and the setting was beautiful. They had the ceremony outside by the lake with the palm trees blowing in the breeze. I was so thankful for their sake that the rain held off. I had taken my umbrella just in case. We stayed at a great place in Pleasantan and then got together with the new bride and groom and some friends for a wonderful breakfast on Sat. morning before we left. New lives are being joined everywhere I look lately. I guess its the season........

Summer and Kelly's Wedding

Summer and her dad sharing a moment during the father/daughter dance!

The wedding party all looked so beautiful! What a gorgeous looking group of youngins, heh?

Rich and I with our beautiful daughter at the reception.

They were so sweet saying their vows. I loved the way they looked at each other!

Karin and I in the brides room before the wedding. You looked beautiful, Karin!

Ryan and I walking down the isle and me beaming at his side!

Let the dancing train begin, what a BLAST!

Pat giving Summer such a sweet look!