Dan's Off Training!!!

We Won!!!

The only station I get at work is 104.3 MYFM.... today I was listening and they said "Call now to be the 104th caller and win a 2 night stay at The Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas!" I WAS THE 104TH CALLER!! I was so nervous when the DJ asked me what I was planning to do this weekend all I could say was... EAT! HaHa, if that is not a typical response from me I don't know what is!!! Then I remembered Matthew has a Championship basketball game tomorrow (small oversight) so I mentioned that and then the DJ asked me "How tall is your boy?" I said, "Um... I don't know!!" HaHa I was delirious and my hands were shaking!
It had been a long time since I had won something on the radio, in 1997 I won $10,000 from KOST by being the 10th caller for "The song of the Day" While that was AWESOME, I have also won a years gym membership, amusement park tickets, and a $50 Thanksgiving Dinner grocery card!! That goes to show that you can win you just have to make the calls!!
So for those of you who want to come to LAS VEGAS and enjoy a free concert with Matt Nathanson and free tickets to the Beach Party, you have to be the 104th caller at 7am, 11am, 3pm, and 7pm!!! Here is the number 866-544-6936

Good Luck!

One year ago ...

They say time flies when you are having fun.... the past 8 years have been wonderful, filled with so many memories and good times that I'd have to say they are a blur to make that true. But I'd like to think I've held on to each and every single moment with love, excitement, gratitude and treasure each of my memories with you like a precious stone... You truly are my better half. You makes me laugh, smile and I can't wait to get home to you each and everyday. I respect you, I trust you and love you with all my heart. I've loved the life you've shown me and the life we continue to build.... It touched my heart this weekend when you told me (as we listened to Glory Days by Bruce Springsteen...) that you have always lived your life in "The Glory Days.." and you haven't stopped! It makes me feel good that you haven't stopped loving life and continue to dream alongside me... the luckiest girl in the world!!
Sooo..... this weekend as we celebrate our one year wedding anniversary, I look forward to many, many more together. I loved our wedding and I love you... It was a perfect day and I wish we could do it all over again. It was the happiest day of my life and I look forward to going back this weekend and re-living the glorious event in "Our town..." ;)

Remembering My Promise to you.....
Just when I thought that believing in fairytales was something I had to let go of, you walked in my door... You have not only brought back the little girl in me but you filled the hole in my heart... With you, I am a stronger woman, a better mother and the happiest I have ever been...
Dan, you are my best friend. You understand me better than even I do at times. No one can unscramble my words better than you!! ;)
There is not a day that goes by that I don’t know you are everything I need. And at this moment, I know all my prayers have been answered, and my dreams just beginning to come true. I thank God for you.
From this day forward, you will not walk alone. My heart will be your shelter and my arms will be your home.
I love you enough to fight for you, compromise and sacrifice for you, enough to miss you incredibly when we are apart, enough to believe in our relationship to stand by it through the worst of times, to have faith in our strengths as a couple and to never give up on us.
The pureness of your heart was the softest place for my soul to rest. You place value in all the places that matter most. You encourage and inspire me to be the woman I am today.
Dan I want to spend eternity by your side, let me be the rock which you rest...
I will always be here to lend you the strength for all your dreams,
I promise to always know how to make you laugh!
To pick you up when you are down,
To smile and say “Welcome Home Daddy...”
I promise to be honest and open and to cherish each and every day as your confidant, your partner, and your friend...
I promise to always kiss you goodnight....
I will love you forever and never leave your side, I will walk beside you and never lose sight of the love we have built together, these are my promises and vows yesterday, today, tomorrow and forever....

Look at this Darling apron!!! My Best Friend Heidi's Mom has a Blog that I LOVE to look at. She is the most creative woman I know and has lots of great things to share!!! Anyway, I looked her up today and saw these darling aprons and I had to have one!!! They are absolutely Gorgeous and handmade too!!! I have my heart set on "Fresh Squeezed" for sure!!! I can't wait to get it!! Uh-oh, I am supposed to be starting a diet.... this is just another excuse to bake!!! :)

Take a look at her web-site.... http://www.apronmaven.blogspot.com/ I'm sure you will find something you LOVE too!!!

If this a dream please don't wake me.....

Catching up.....

It's been such a long time since my last post and I wanted to post a few pictures of our Summer so far.... I don't have pictures of Matthew's 5th Grade graduation, as I didn't realize my battery was dying so I am waiting for pictures from our neighbors.... He is playing basketball and doing awesome!!! His team has 5 wins and 1 loss.... It's so exciting to watch him play!! He has a cool new haircut you' see in his picture with Grandma. Dan is working hard and finally off training!! WooHoo! I'm here finding every and any second I can be swimming in our pool! Uncle Albert is back in California, getting ready to go back to work. He looks Awesome!!! His first day back we ate, ate , and ate and while him gaining 2.5 pounds was great for him... I'll be needing a new pair of work pants if this continues!!!!! :)


Here is Matthew recieveing a Student of the Month Award in June....

This is silly Brooke showing Dan what she had in her mouth!!



Matthew being bugged by the paparazzi!


Cousin Tommy graduating from Walnut High!!


Brooke loves her Uncle Dan!


Brooke sitting in Uncle Dan's old rocking chair!! Isn't it cool!?!?!?!



The whole family at Tommy's graduation...


Dan and I being silly....


Congratulating the Graduate!


The Roach Family....


Dan and Grandma this past weekend for my aunt Gloria's 50th!



Grandpa and Matthew... like his new haircut?????


Matthew and Brianna.....


Grandma and Grandpa...


Pool Fun....


As the Summer goes on, we find ourselves at a loss for words with all that we've been able to accomplish. We are always getting compliments about our home and how much people love to be here. Everyone is always welcome!
In reflecting, we have what we have because we have surrounded ourselves with good positive people all our lives who have influenced us to live the lives we do.... Those who have passed and thought nothing of our meeting probably don't even realize the impact they had or have in our lives today. Make it a point to put forth your best when coming in and out of peoples lives, that's what I tell Matthew.... One day you'll hope you can give back what you are given.....
Hope everyone is having a good Summer!!!!

Bring on the Sunshine!!!

With temperatures rising up to 110 degrees this weekend, we could not have asked for a better time for our pool to finally be done. I feel very blessed, a swimming pool has always been a dream for me. Friday night was the first night we grilled burgers and ate outside, following a family dip into the pool.... We were able to get the fire pit started too. Dan and I smiled at each other as we watched Matthew jump from every ledge possible.... We couldn't be happier! Stop by for a swim... ANYTIME!!