Trip to Cali

Chris had a business trip to Michigan so I decided it was a good time to go back to Cali to visit my family and friends. Had such a great time hanging out and catching up. Sure wish Chris could have gone with me!

Isaac and I headed to the Sacramento Zoo. Olivia had a field trip so LaDawna was with her in their group and Isaac and I hung out by ourselves having some auntie/nephew time.


Of course it was raining that day, but we still had fun anyway!




LaDawna, Issac, and I eating lunch in the truck at the zoo. With the rain, we opted for indoor eating.


My cousin Hannah and I, man I miss her.


Olivia and Isaac painting, I came home with a lot of pictures.


Us having a tea party with the kids


Aunt Laurie, me, LaDawna, and Hannah hanging out one night


Getting a little crazy, did I mention we stayed up until about 2-4 am every night? Guess it gets to you!


The kids and I reading stories


Again us being crazy at wee hours in the morning



My best friend Amy and I



Amy's dog, Tug...he wanted the treats I had


Angela, Amy, Baby Brendan, me, LaDawna, and Isaac all at coffee just haning out!


Had such a great trip, I only hope next time Chris can make it!!!

Clearwater Beach

We went to Clearwater Beach I love walking along the beach and watching the waves roll in. The sand here is so white and powdery, I love it!


Brad, Chris, and I eating outside at Frenchy's Restaurant looking right out on the beach.


Chris and I on pier 60 overlooking the beach and downtown clearwater.


A little ridiculous that a turtle statue is just as tall as me.


Chris and Brad walking on the beach.

Boating on Tampa Bay

Chris's cousing Brad is visiting this week and we went out on a boat with a couple of our friends here and we had dinner at a restaurant out on the bay yesterday. It was a beautiful day to go out, but a little windy at times. One of the cruise ships happened to be leaving Tampa right as we were going past - can't believe how big those are up close.










Brad and Chris on the boat


Tampa skyline

Easter decorating

So, I decided to finally get a bit creative and make an Easter centerpiece...super easy and pretty fun! Anyone who knows me knows I like to do fun and crafty things, but usually don't have very good ideas or things don't turn out as good as I would like! Practive makes perfect though so maybe one day I will get there. I have been inspired by seeing other peoples craftiness and it makes me want to do more.

Tampa Port

This weekend Chris and I decided to walk down to the Tampa Port where the cruise ships come in and out of. It was 70 degrees this weekend and perfect to be outside. We live just about a 5 to 10 minute walk away and had been dying to walk down there so first weekend the rain left us alone, we were so there! I cannot believe how big these cruise ships are...one of these days we will be on one we hope!

Winter Jam 2010 Concert

Well, Chris and I went to our first concert ever, I know crazy. It was right here in downtown Tampa about 5 mins from where we live. We rode the trolley there and had such a fun time. It was bright and sunny when we left, but when we left the concert it was pouring. The trolley's only come about every 20 minutes and we had just barely missed it and decided to walk home since it's not too far and even though it was raining it was still like 80 degrees at 10:00 at night! Gotta love it! By the time we got back, we were soaking wet, but the walk in the rain in January was just too fun!












The picture of us when we got back is horrible - makeup all ran off, but still had to post one pic of us, it's the only one we took of us that night! My pants were soaked up to my shins and if you look real close you can see the color variation in our jeans!