Backyard Remodel!

Aaron and I have been wanting to re-do the backyard for a LONG time now...it was basically unusable space...it was just a mess back there that stored crap. Here is a before picture:
When we got our tax return money this year, we decided to take that money and fix the things on the house that we have wanted done for a long time...so that is why we were able to finally do it...and we are both so glad that it is done! Here is a picture of Aaron on "demolition day"...he had to break up and get rid of the old slab concrete....
Here is a picture of the leveled backyard before the new concrete poor (the concrete guys did this)
Here is a picture of the stamped concrete (this is before it is washed so you can't see the color it actually is...but you can see the stamp)
And finally, here is a picture of the stamped concrete (after being washed)...I LOVE IT!

Surprise Video

I was looking at my FLIP today and found a surprise video on it! Check it out...TOO CUTE!

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Last Weekend, me, Aaron, Tony, Libby and Jennifer all went up to Monterey and visited the Monterey Bay Aquarium...and we also stopped by me and Aarons favorite restaurant for Lunch (fisherman's Grotto)! It was a fun time...I was POOPED by the end...in fact, Aaron and I left before T, L and J did because I just couldn't last any longer....

Anyhow...here are some pictures
I held a cockatoo (sp? LOL!)....he was having fun nibbling at the mole on my chest...I couldnt' feel anything though.
It was pretty cool because I actually got to pet the bird, not just hold it out on my arm!
Even Jennifer held a bird...look how brave she is!! Isn't this picture precious!!?!?!
Jennifer playing in the water station..this girl LOVES water!
Jennifer had a BLAST on the water bed!
Jennifer checking out the Sea Otters

watching the scuba diver feed the fish!
Again...loving the water bed!

A Day Late...

Yesterday was the anniversary of my good 'ol buddy's death...Max, our dog...our family dog for years. He was an amazing dog and really there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about him in some way....I am so glad that Harley got to spend time with him in his last few years because I see a lot of him in her...he taught her so much and I really think he helped to make her an even better dog.

I miss him...wish I could still lay down next to him and give him a huge bear hug.....but even though I can't...I know that he is happy, able to run around and have a good old time in heaven....I will never forget how his big puppy hugs felt and I hope I never do.

I love you Max! RIP (3/11/07)

Disneyland Trip on Video!

While at Disneyland, We used the FLIP to capture a few moments...and so I put them together and created a mini movie!! I think it is pretty cute! =)

Awe man...well not that I have watched it on the blog....I see that the blogger video upload sucks because the quality is crap! The video is much cuter on the computer/TV!...but you get the idea!

Latest Aisle Runner Completed

I just finished and shipped out another handpainted aisle runner for a client...here it is! Oh yea...and the name is Bason, not Jason, so I didn't make a weird looking J! =)

Disneyland!

Well, as many of you know, Aaron and I are pretty much Disney dorks! We have season passes and go all.the.time! Well...we went again over the long weekend! Here are a few pictures!


Jennifer excited to go to the park!
Couldn't you just get lost in those eyes!?!?!
Jennifer with her daddy...And Libby did a great job on her pigtails!
Meeting Cinderella
Cheese!
Mama and Jennifer
Jennifer was tired of taking pictures so she flipped us the bird...LoL! So like her mama!
Taking a picture saying her favorite word this trip "whoa"


It was a really great trip....as always of course, and we can't wait to go back again!

Music Video

I haven't heard this song in a really long time...but I really like it! Here it is:

Jennifer Pictures to Brighten your Day!

Here are a series of random Jennifer pictures I have taken in the last month or so...just too cute not to post!

J at the playgound digging the slide!
Jennifer walking around in Stephanie's huge shoe! It was so big for her that when she walked, the back of the shoe would wack her in the butt. LoL!
Jennifer on the computer with Aaron watching ColdPlay's Vida la Vida
Jennifer on the computer with my dad...they were looking at cars...
J on the computer again....noticing a pattern? So Cute! I see a Nestie in the making!

My Weight Loss!

WOOHOO!! Aaron and I have been cutting down and eating really clean diets....REALLY clean diets and it is REALLY paying off! I fit into the pants above just 3 weeks ago! I am so excited!

My Etsy Shop

I opened an Etsy shop not too long ago and I sell my handpainted wall murals and aisle runners...and knitted scarves and beanies.

Anyhow...I have been getting so many emails asking me about my hand painted aisle runners...there is a lot of interest there and I have already sold 2! It is actually really exciting and I am having a lot of fun making them for brides!

Here is a picture of the aisle runner I just finished and sent off to my first client!
I am just about to start working on my second one...here is the monogram I am going to paint on it...
And I just got too more emails about rush orders for this February! This is all really exciting to me...I am so glad that people love my work so much that they want me to do this for something so special...their wedding!

And just for fun and good memories...here is my aisle runner that I painted for me and Aaron's wedding!

My New Necklace!

I bought a new necklace off of Etsy from seller moonovermaize and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it! It is just SO beautiful and has a lot of wonderful meaning to me.
Here is the Etsy shop I bought it from: MoonOverMaize

Words of Encouragement

Today when I was at Target, I went down this aisle that had some cute artwork and there were a bunch of cute ones with little sayings on them that I found quite inspirational...so I snapped some pictures and here they are...

Snazzy Aaron

Look at Aaron in his new suit!!
Sexay!