Firing Line

Today Bill took me and family shooting, the special occasion was for Jenny's first time.

At first i think she was a little scared but by the end she loved it! Bill started her off with a 45 cal 1911 Para Ordnance which might have been a little too strong for a first-timer, she than shot a 9mm and i think that was just right for her. Not only did Jenny have a great time, my brother Gerry had a blast. I didn't think we would pull him away from the shooting range.

all-n-all the night was a success and the whole family had a really great and safe time shooting!

Bill and Jenny taking the first shot



Gerry showing Jenny how it's done

Gerry, Jenny, and Elise

Jenny and Mia

Elise and Bill

Dad and Jenny with her target

Gerry, Bill and Jenny

the wife's a good shot

Shoot together = stay together

It's a Baby Shower

My Friend Becca is having a baby boy! Today was her baby shower, it's been awhile since I've seen her, it was so nice to catch up and of course she looked just as beautiful as ever, not to mention she's due in May and hardly looks pregnant...

Becca and Mia

Anneke and  Becca

Nick and Emily

Anneke and Luisa

Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Bill and his new bff Brian (they wok together) Decided to take me and Cheryl (Brian's girl) away for our birthdays. Her birthday is the 17th and mine is the 19th how perfect is that!

They surprised us with a snowboarding trip to Colorado! We stayed at a very lovely ski in-ski out condo. The best thing about this trip. i didn't come home bruised! I think i might actually be getting the hang of this whole snowboarding thing.


Bill, Mia, Cheryl, Brian

Brian, and Bill

Mia on the slopes

view of the mountain

it started snowing

view from the balcony

Hi-Five Bill

living room buddy

My 28th Birthday



pineapple upside down cake.

 Today I celebrated my 28th birthday. WOW when did i get old?!?!?! It seems like yesterday that i was turning 23 marrying my best friend and heading to the future of kids, owning a home, and having a great job.

Now i may not have all those things yet.... but together we are building our future just the way it should be. I love when my birthday rolls around secretly it when i consider the year begins! hahaha.

this year is going to be a great one, i can just feel it!

On my actual birthday Bill and I had dinner at my parents with my sisters and grandparents. Of course we had my personal favorite Corned Beef and Cabbage, with a pineapple upside down cake. My dad makes the best ones and always makes it for my birthday! I opened a few gifts and just really enjoyed being with family this year!


a few gifts from the hubby




my favorite...been waiting this for awhile




Jenny, Me, and Elise. I love my sisters!



Birthday Celebration Begins!

Yes it is that time again

MY BIRTHDAY!

This year for my birthday we kicked off the celebration with a day at Knott's Berry Farm and Dinner at The Pirate Dinner and Adventure Show with some close friends. It was such a great time. Bill and I have found a pretty great group of friends one of whom shared in this birthday celebration, Happy Birthday Tom!

Mia and Bill in line for accelerator

 

Mel and Tom



Katie and Dave



Katie and Mia

Dave, Katie, Bill, Tom, and Mel on GhostRider

Mel and Tom (birthday boy)

Swinging Katie, Dave and Bill



Mia, Tom, and Mel

Katie and Mia in line at Camp Snoopy

Katie and Bill conquering their "supreme scream" fears

After Knotts we headed over to TGI Fridays for drinks/appetizers and to meet up with everyone else who was coming to the Pirate Dinner Show.

Capt Bill

Pre-show drinks

Pirate Stance

Tom was captured

our "blue" pirate arg!

Blood Donor?

 This Past week I went and had some blood work done. Just annual routine check-up... I hate getting my blood drawn because I always walk out of there looking like a "pin cushion" It's not the Phlebotomists fault, I just have very tiny veins that are hard to find.

I have had one phlebotomist who actually got my vein on the first try, it was taken from my forearm but needless to say it was on the first try!

This week I wasn't so lucky. I went through 3 people before anyone actually hit a vein, and I was poked at least 16 times (i lost count after that) it took them 2.5 hours to draw 9 vials of blood. I was trooper and got it done. I didn't want to come back the next day because I had to fast for some of the tests.

I guess it's safe to say I won't be donating Blood anytime soon. Sorry Red Cross. I just don't think my little arms could take it.

where's the silver lining???

Last month i was involved in a 7 car accident on the freeway... luckily no one was seriously injured, the same can not be said for my VW Golf. It was TOTALLED

I've had my 2000 Golf for almost 10 years and it's been paid off for the last 4 years, not having a car payment is something i REALLY enjoy.

Bill and i have been talking about getting me a new car for the past few months, but i kept saying "Bill, honey i know i need a new one, but i think i could get at least another year out of it."

well once we heard that my car was totalled we contemplated whether to hold off and just drive our other car(s) or bite the bullet and buy a new one. I started looking but every day i would find a new car i liked and the very next day list the many many reasons why i no longer wanted that specific type.

car shopping is kind of a headache so i was settling on the fact i would be driving his truck for the next couple of months......

WHERE'S MY SILVER LINING YOU ASK?

You're looking at it. My "new-to-me" 2007 VW Jetta!

2007 Jetta

leather interior, heated seats, sunroof!

Happy Early birthday to ME!!! I love love love this car. I've always had VW's and i was really leaning towards getting a DODGE/JEEP/CHRYSLER because of where i work, but this beauty was just taken in on trade! I guess it was meant to be!

A BIG THANK YOU TO BRAD @ GLENN E THOMAS DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP... without his help and patience i probably wouldn't be driving this sweet ride!