Friday, December 31, 2010

Year in Review - December

We made it out alive!

Year in Review - November

New Droid. Samsung Continuum wins out the Incredible

Year in Review - October


Big fish, little sea

Year in Review - September


Still hot in AZ

Year in Review - August

The blog that didnt happen

Year in Review - July

Lucky recipient of ABBA's labor of love

Year in Review - June


Too tan!

Year in Review - May

Great day!

Year in Reveiw - April


Just one of many matching Suzanne shoes

Year in Review - March

Too white

Year in Review - February



The child previously named Katherine and Cannon arrives

Year in Review - January


The retiring of the Blackberry

Happy New Year Oklahoma (and our other CST friends )

We love you!
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Happy new year Florida (and our friends in EST)

We love and miss you mom and dad, and East coast friends
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Which Disney jacket personality are you?

1. Ed Hardy rockstar sophisticate
2. Resort wear casual
3. Fun and funky gangster
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Thursday, December 30, 2010

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Dear family member or friend from Utah

Please tell CEM that this was indeed the red color of my parents room, and mine was the blue
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Monday, December 27, 2010

The decade in review

I love Time (the non news magazine ). In a recent special issue "What really happened 2000-2010" there was a page dedicated to "milestones".

This was my favorite birth and death listed.

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Sunday, December 26, 2010

imported from Utah

Maybe the best cinnamon bears ever
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Saturday, December 25, 2010

One of these things are not like the other

Happy holidays to all
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Butt crack collection

Of the many photo collections I have this is my favorite

And look who just got captured
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Friday, December 24, 2010

My Christmas Letter 2010

I used to be fantastic at sending Christmas cards and "the letter", over the past couple years this tradition has fizzled. I did buy a box of 26 cards today (half price at the Harley Davidson store) that I may or may not send out next year.

So, if you don't get a card don't feel bad (no one did), but I am feeling nostalgic and in the mood to write my letter (never mind the peer pressure since dad emailed his out last night).

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE OCCUPANTS OF THE LAUREL HOUSE

I will forever look upon 2010 as my favorite year as an adult.

2010 Laura has discovered that she likes petite filet mignon (medium rare), doesn't like broccoli, is ok with mayonnaise and ribs are great if you don't have to eat them off of the bone.

2010 Laura married the love of her life on one of my 12 favorite days of the year in May. I will briefly answer as many questions as I can recall that have been asked about him or the romance. 1967, Shehata - it is Egyptian, Director of IT Operations, still Young, Bora Bora, 2006, when he was 5, Lex and Jess, 5'11, yes, Tarzan, of course, July 25, mostly airports, 33.

Ash is a wonderful husband and father. He keeps me grounded, makes me shut down when I have been working too hard and laughs and my blog.

THE KIDS ARE AMAZING

Lex, 20 is working as a scribe in the ED in Southern California. Loves the energy of hospitals and is still planning on becoming a neurosurgeon. There is not a more caring person who is always putting others first.

Jess, 19 is finishing up beauty school in March and community college is May. The best laid plans to graduate this December were delayed when she hurt her Achilles tendon and was put in a walking boot and told to rest. She is such a level headed, incredible person. Fast on the draw with her texting and quick to share of herself.

Miranda, 14, has figured out that music is her thing and focused on this talent. I love hearing her practice the piano from downstairs. She is trying out for the regional school choir in January. She started talking Spanish this year and loves her madre. She is definitely the fashion girl and has such an open trusting heart. I love watching her blossom into a little adult and awesome friend.

Rachel, 13 could easily be the campaign model for the Sports and Academic Barbie. She excels at anything athletic. She is running track, playing soccer and getting back on the basketball court. She is highly competitive and takes this to the classroom. There is nothing I love more that getting a text from her in the middle of the day telling me she has aced a test or has moved up in the ranking in her English class. She is an unbelievable friend and a great person.

Camdyn, 7 is growing up too fast. Smart, witty, funny, athletic and not 15. She learns from everyone around her and is a brilliant human. She has become the expert of anything electronic (downloading apps to Ash's phone, all games Wii, all games XBox, and creating favorites on her lap top). Not only is she my side kick but she is letting me train her to play scrabble with me. She is a tawny scrawny lion who is growing tall but not wide.

It has been a fascinating year. We are blessed beyond measure and wish the best holiday season and 2011 to all of our friends and family.

Jane

Sending Joy to my mom

Merry Christmas Eve
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Thursday, December 23, 2010

Christmas Hands

My Christmas nails have become a slight obsession. Today I was amusing myself by taking a picture of my hand with the Christmas scene.

Diane, who was very curious of the laughter where I sat alone was very helpful to photograph both hands in the forest
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thing of beauty?

Or just a quick fix?
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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Ischmel Says...........

1. Love what you do, love who you are with

2. Take pride in all things, it will bring joy to many

3. Tolerance will bring you the most peace

4. Its ok to trust mankind

5. God blesses us in strange ways

6. Take time for the adventure

7. Cowboys are kind

8. Location, Location, Location

Jane Says..............

  1. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
  2. I LOVE YOU!

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Guest Spot - Whitson Baby


I refuse to reveal my identity. My mom says I am stubborn like her and don't like to take pictures like my dad. Just call me baby.

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Sacramento Kings (they lost)

Super Aaron was surprised today with tickets to the Kings.

I desperately wanted a pic with the mascot. He finally pulled it's off (kinda ) after the game
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Holiday Photos on the Fly

After seeing Santa at four airports in the last six days I finally had the time to stop (nevermind i was convinced it was the real Santa since he had green socks and a sparkle on his eye. Additionally it was a good hair moment).

My take away after this adventure was more than just a 4x6 with Santa

1. One more reason to love innovative Southwest
2. $20 off my next flight after only a 6 minute time commitment
3. Great demo of photo fusion software
4. Super nice elf
5. The fan blowing was a nice touch for the photo moment
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Saturday, December 18, 2010

Not Bora Bora

Dry Desert and poor girl tugging wedding dress through airport

Yeah not Bora Bora

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Friday, December 17, 2010

Mean already??

I am enamored by Kate Middleton. She is cute, smart and graceful.

Damn media, leave her alone.
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Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Monday, December 13, 2010

Sunday, December 12, 2010

He's just a little guy

Years ago I woke up laughing from a deep sleep during a dream where my mother was patting this short wrestler on the head saying,"he's just a little guy"

Whenever I can pat a head I still laugh.
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Saturday, December 11, 2010

What Saturday looks like

Following 10 hours of sleep; Goodwill, pedicure, ghost armour and Nip/Tuck marathon the agenda.

Headed to Crackers for a Greek omelet.

Life is good: )
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Thursday, December 9, 2010

For Ms. Em

Sharing the chili cheese fries (minus the heartburn) with you!

Circa Garlands, Grover Beach
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Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Harmony

Always love listening to MJM sing. She and Harmony knocked it out of the park (or sang it out of the park) tonight at her Christmas concert
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Tuesday, December 7, 2010

World famous clam chowder






Mr Eudy facebooked in, Dora promoted it, Kim took some home and believe it or now you can get it at your local Pismo Beach Costco

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Back to Arizona - Darn

I call this series " in and out" or "testing the scenery first".
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Sunday, December 5, 2010

White Rock 1/2 Marathon, Dallas TX

This is where I am not today, good luck Ross!!!!!
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When you visit the beach in December

-Parades in every beach town (including a cool lighted boat parade at Morrow Bay)
-Tree lighting ceremonies
-Arts and crafts fair
-And the first opportunity off the season to wear my new knitted hat (outside)
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Saturday, December 4, 2010

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Vanity at its best

Ok, so this is such a Lois find

Oddly intriguring....
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