Back to the 80's!

Alex is going to be in a play called Back to the 80's. His drama teacher asked all the parents to send in our pictures from this glorious time so the kids could see what great style we had! It was fun going through my old pictures and reminiscing. How did we get our hair like that???

I loved this acid wash mini skirt! The scrunchy socks and Reeboks!

I wore those harem pants out! I wish they would come back in style - so comfy!

Ohhhh...my Guess Jeans! And shoulder pads were the best!

and we can't forget the Member's Only leather jacket!

Bungy!!!!

Alex and I did the Nevis Bungy Jump while we were in Queenstown! It is 440 feet off the ground, 3rd highest in the world! It was a blast! We loved it! I was nervous but excited too. I wouldn't look down while I walked out to the "meat tray", as they call it, or I think I would have become terrified. Alex has no fear - he just jumped! We tried to go skydiving the next day but the weather didn't cooperate. Funny thing, I was the oldest person jumping and Alex the youngest, out of 22 jumpers! We're going to have to go to China now if we want to jump the world's highest - 760 ft!

More Birthday Celebrations!

Another fabulous Ya Ya's - the best one of the year - because it's mine and Cindy's Ya Ya Birthday Celebration! Our Ya Ya's spoil us every year with the best gifts, yummy food and delicious cake.

I received so many beautiful gifts from my Ya Ya's (thank you!!). They all know how I love my wine!

Cindy and I LOVE our Peanut Butter and Chocolate Ice Cream Cake each year-sooooo good!

I love sharing my birthday with Cindy. I'm the only one aging though....

Girl's Night Out!

My beautiful girls!

Heather, Brenda, Kathy, Tracy, Cindy, Sandee, Me & Andria

Cindy & I got to celebrate our birthdays together at DaVinci's and it was so much fun!
Tracy, Me & My little Sis, Heather
Me & Kathy

Dodi, Cindy, Brenda & Kathy

A Fun Night at the Fair!

Alex and I had a fun time at the State Fair with the Zakaib Family (minus Jane). I LOVE the fair! We played a lot of the games and won a few stuffed animals, ate greasy fair food and went on one CRAZY ride! IT WAS SO FUN!

My Poem...

My wonderful son wrote this poem for me for my birthday.

Dear Mom,

My Mothers eyes are as hypnotically beautiful as the ocean under the moon on a cloudless night.

My Mothers hands are as loving and caring as a mama bear.

My Mothers smile will light up a room like the moon illuminates the night.

My Mothers laugh will make anyone smile or giggle who hears it because it sends out a good vibe of joy and happiness.

My Mothers hair is as gorgeous as a garden of stargazers in bloom.

Love,
Alex

My Wonderful Trainer!

This is Steve Chen, my personal trainer (or is it torturer?). He's been my trainer since 2003. If I didn't train with him two times a week I'm not sure what shape I'd be in (a scary thought)! Unfortunately, I'm one of his worst clients these days as I don't do a thing he tells me to do! If I did, I'd have a rockin' bod like I did back in the day. But, we all know how much I like my wine these days so don't blame Steve, he tries, he really does.....

I'm a Dork...

"E" for Edward!

Ok, so I like teen romance novels...what's wrong with that??? I'm find them quite refreshing as a matter of fact. Thanks Laura for getting me hooked on the Twilight series. I think I want to become a vampire....yes, I'm for Team Edward. I quess you will just have to read the books if you have no idea what i'm talking about. Check them out: http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/twilightseries.html. I hope the movie is as great as the books.....

It was great fun to attend the book release of Breaking Dawn with my best buddies, Cindy and Kathy (so sad to not have Laura there). We wish we had brought Kathy's daughter, Madison, with us as cover, but there were actually quite a few women our age there (although most of them had daughters reading the books...)! I know it's sad...I'm reliving my youth!

Nice blogging with you all but I have to go....only 200 more page to go and I'll be done with Breaking Dawn..... :-(

I've been tagged!

This is the first time I have played a Blog Game. I was tagged by Laura, Cindy & Richard. I guess I tag Kelli since these are all the people that I know that blog!

1. My hometown - I would have to say Encinitas, California, where I grew up.
2. Favorite hobby - Is drinking wine considered a hobby??? Let's call it wine TASTING!

3. Favorite vehicle - I think that would have to be the car I have now, Mercedes CLS 550! I LOVE to drive it!

4. Dream career - Hmmmmm....work? Not too sure I really want to do that but if I HAD too I guess it would be something in the travel industry? Tour Operator? Adventure Travel?
I might be able to do a job like that. Now if we are talking FANTASY career...that would have to be A Dancer (NEVER can happen!) Yeah! Maybe I could be on Dancing With The Stars! I wouldn't mind that job!

5. Favorite restaurant - DaVincis is my favorite as we have been going there for 16 years now and have celebrated so many special occasions in their cozy atmosphere.

6. Favorite guilty pleasure - The Showtime show "Weeds" - it's SO WRONG sometimes but it makes me laugh! Oh, wait, "The Tudors" may have to be on that list too!

Yummy!
7. Favorite flower - OK, well, it's clear why Cindy and I are such good friends - we're both Virgo's, we both love Stargazers and purple is both of our favorite color!

8. Favorite color - While I happen to be on a lime green kick these days, purple will be my all time favorite color.
9. Favorite vacation spot - MAUI!!!!It's the perfect place for all that I love: beaches, sun, ocean, mountains, food and fun!