tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788732299458872692024-02-18T23:55:13.913-08:00Sew ScrappyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09479152846138374099noreply@blogger.comBlogger190125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678873229945887269.post-53357140937137579692015-09-24T14:18:00.000-07:002015-09-24T14:25:25.012-07:00Finally...
Between life, family, career, professional committees/associations, "Teacher of the Year" responsibilities, quilt guild, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, my professional blog, and guest posting on other blogs, I find that I no longer have time for this sweet little blog. I hate to officially close it because I love looking back over it. So, for all intents and purposes, I am saying Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09479152846138374099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678873229945887269.post-56392430658670448432014-11-29T07:53:00.001-08:002014-11-29T07:53:05.323-08:00Uptown FunkNot sure if anyone even reads this anymore. Between Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and my professional blog, I haven't had much time for this little blog. Might have to shut the lights out soon....
Until then...
I'm loving this in my run playlist, right now. Is it just me or is this song reminiscent of James Brown, the Gap Band, and Morris Day and The Time?
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09479152846138374099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678873229945887269.post-46561182405938658972014-05-02T20:18:00.001-07:002014-05-02T20:27:21.102-07:00A Musical Interlude....To tide the blog over until Summer vacation, here is my friend Kimmie's husband Pepe Romero, Jr. Not only is he a premier guitar and ukelele artisan (Luthier), he also is a damned-fine guitarist.
Around minute 19:00 Pepe Romero, Sr. strums in his signature flamenco style. At 20:20, he convinces Pepe, Jr. to play. The music that they make is beautiful. Wow.
ANDAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09479152846138374099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678873229945887269.post-63835266782151543732014-04-03T09:23:00.001-07:002014-04-03T09:23:38.614-07:00A breath of fresh air...Well, Cristina is 12 years old...
She is my pensive, oldest daughter: the voracious reader, the accomplished writer, and lover of animals. She is the voice of reason, albeit quiet, in an all too often chorus of chaos. Cristina is my artsy, french-horn playing, tolerator of mathematics, who, to be honest, loves a good fart joke. She is my Spring baby who is always a breath of fresh airAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09479152846138374099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678873229945887269.post-32583584217550097222014-02-23T20:35:00.000-08:002014-02-24T09:33:54.156-08:00So much...There is so much to report, but there is so little time in which to report it.
I didn't want February to pass without reminding the world that this sweet face has turned 16 years of age.
Screenshot from video circa 2000.
Poor Jake was sick and was taking comfort in his paci, blanket, cars, and Bear.
Some photos of the sweet boy that he was and
the young man that he has become.
My heart Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09479152846138374099noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678873229945887269.post-37059229894427008222014-01-01T21:10:00.002-08:002014-01-02T11:56:26.248-08:00Happy New Year!For New Year's Eve, we followed our family tradition of watching the last sunset of the year at our favorite beach.
To guarantee our luck and prosperity in the new year, we ate our traditional meal of black-eyed peas, turnip greens, ham, and cornbread. Delicious!
We hope that 2014 finds you all healthy, happy, and prosperous and those blessings continue throughout the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09479152846138374099noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678873229945887269.post-3599470977158097812013-12-16T19:18:00.000-08:002013-12-16T19:18:43.754-08:00What's on your shelf?If you have kids or spend any time on Pinterest, you have no doubt heard of the ubiquitous Elf on the Shelf. It could be described as another battle in the "Mommy Wars" wherein Moms try to surprise their kids with the whimsical, magical adventures of their Elf.
In my home, as is par for the course, we do things differently. I present this year's Christmas card...
The Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09479152846138374099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678873229945887269.post-90279804874376972532013-11-27T20:15:00.001-08:002013-11-27T20:23:18.365-08:00Who helps make the brine?Elvis helps make the brine. Don't ask questions!
This is the same brine recipe that I have used since either 1998 or 1999...I can't remember. It is the bomb-diggity and Elvis knows it. :)
Happy Thanksgiving!
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09479152846138374099noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678873229945887269.post-20737140272046306432013-11-06T19:18:00.000-08:002013-11-06T19:18:28.642-08:00Halloween 2013Just a quick post to share some adorable photos of my Boo Crew, 2013.
My sweet little Vampira, Cristina
Meow...my skele-kitty, Gabriela
Daniel, the Zombie hunter
Jake, the goblin
My dreamboat
(Even Daisy has to take a second look at his awesomeness!)
Our front door
The view from the sidewalk
The view from the street. (Love the Scream character inAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09479152846138374099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678873229945887269.post-90587707976855551852013-08-15T17:47:00.000-07:002013-09-05T06:34:15.159-07:00Fore!I am pretty proud of my little golfer Daniel. In June, he was invited to a tournament that was hosted by North County Junior Golf Association. He did really well! He placed 5th in his division, which isn't bad considering this was his first tournament.
So, we were super-proud of his golf accomplishments and now we have another to add. His golf club called yesterday and Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09479152846138374099noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678873229945887269.post-4243862452106326052013-08-01T18:58:00.002-07:002013-08-01T19:01:21.400-07:00Mississippi Queen Yeah, that's correct. I am like royalty!
My family definitely needed some Mississippi/Tennessee time this summer. We just returned home and it was a fantastic visit. The theme for this visit? My husband and kids are simply too good to be true and I am freakin' unbelievably lucky to have been blessed with this family. Theme #2? I love my life.
Here are Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09479152846138374099noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678873229945887269.post-41605633834463990592013-01-06T19:29:00.000-08:002013-01-06T19:36:38.054-08:00Crazy Catch-Up Post v2.0-CyclingIn the last post, I caught up on the quilts that I've made since neglecting this blog. In the post, I wanted to update you on my bike situation. (Yes, in my opinion, it deserves its own post.)
Early in 2012, I tore my right meniscus. Believe it or not, it happened at the gym stepping off of the treadmill. I didn't realize that is what I had done and trying to talk myself Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09479152846138374099noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678873229945887269.post-59674836273204431452013-01-02T18:37:00.003-08:002013-01-03T08:18:54.873-08:00Crazy Catch-Up Post v1.0-QuiltsYes. I have totally neglected this blog. Sometimes, life moves pretty quick and it's not conducive to blogging.
I decided just to create one epic post to catch-up on quilts and then another to catch-up on everything else.
So without further adieu...
This quilt is one that I made for a teacher with whom I work. She wanted a baby quilt for her step-daughter who was expecting Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09479152846138374099noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678873229945887269.post-51127194824204361792012-08-05T20:03:00.002-07:002012-08-05T20:03:32.046-07:00No dress rehearsalThis is our life.
Sorry for TTH non-sequitur... We decided to take one more little family getaway and I would guess that 90% of the music that we listened to on the way there and back was The Hip, so I am still in a poetic state of mind.
We hopped over the San Jacinto mountains to Palm Springs for a few days. It was such fun!
The kids enjoyed the amazing pool...
I couldn't Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09479152846138374099noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678873229945887269.post-29914523978924896402012-07-25T12:33:00.001-07:002012-07-27T10:17:54.287-07:00In It to Spin Ita.k.a. I knew my callipygous build would be useful one day.
This past Sunday, I went a little farther than my previous record distance. I am beginning to think that 100 miles by the end of the summer is totally attainable! So proud of myself!
My time wasn't that grand, considering my stop at the harbor to enjoy the afternoon, but I am mainly focused on increasing my Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09479152846138374099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678873229945887269.post-91909652843665310232012-07-19T08:21:00.002-07:002012-07-23T13:36:59.660-07:00Quilts for Kaitlyn's Promise
For the last two years, I have been able to create two quilts each year that I donated to Kaitlyn's Promise, in the hopes that Cheri could raffle them off to earn some money for their scholarship fund in Kaitlyn's honor.
It was important to me to be able to continue to honor that commitment this year. I got a bit of a late start this year and really had to put a rush on these two Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09479152846138374099noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678873229945887269.post-54164599206575334062012-07-09T08:21:00.000-07:002012-07-09T12:34:18.249-07:00To pass the time...I have a few quilts to post, but I am not ready to do so, but probably will later this afternoon...or tomorrow...or a week from now...you never know.
Yesterday, I went on a bike ride and had a few firsts. First of all, I went farther than I have before which is awesome.
Here is a screenshot from my map my ride log:
Woot! I have decided that I will ride 100 miles in one shot by Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09479152846138374099noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678873229945887269.post-59407126797584712592012-07-03T09:15:00.001-07:002012-07-03T09:15:17.318-07:00Sagan for the stage win!I love this kid!
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09479152846138374099noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678873229945887269.post-7430949559895327982012-07-01T19:41:00.000-07:002012-07-02T10:45:38.801-07:00A Work of HeartDuring the second semester, I was chosen to have a student teacher in my classroom. To be honest, I was reluctant to accept another student teacher. I have had nothing but wonderful experiences, but to mentor a beginning teacher, in a sincere and reflective manner, takes a lot of time and that is something of which I find I have only a little. My principal was persuasive (Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09479152846138374099noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678873229945887269.post-47667394488455832032012-06-28T20:09:00.003-07:002012-06-29T09:11:10.984-07:00ISTE 2012What a great conference!!! If you don't recognize the acronym ISTE, it is the International Society for Technology in Education. A cohort of teachers from my school (and a few from another school in the District) asked to attend this conference and because there were a few Professional Development $$ left in the site budget, we were told, "Yes!"
Now, don't get me wrong...this is Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09479152846138374099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678873229945887269.post-33019248463550560812012-06-21T17:29:00.002-07:002012-06-21T17:29:54.229-07:00Happy Day!
June 21st might just be my favorite day. Seriously. Enjoy yo' self!
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09479152846138374099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678873229945887269.post-76816356833285256752012-06-17T16:16:00.003-07:002012-06-17T16:17:44.929-07:00Day of Fathers!Every year, I get to reflect on how incredibly blessed I am to have such amazing men in my life. They are the ones that I get to call Dad in some capacity.
They are all extremely special to me for how they treat me, my kids, and the others around them.
I'll start with my own Daddy. He is one of the kindest, most generous men you will ever have the pleasure to meet. Yes, he Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09479152846138374099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678873229945887269.post-67599989184343360642012-06-04T19:52:00.003-07:002012-06-04T19:58:07.712-07:00Tour of CaliforniaA few weeks back, my family had the opportunity to witness one of our favorite sports, up close and personal...cycling! René and I took the kids to beautiful (not really) Ontario, California to watch the start of Stage 7 of Amgen's Tour of California. Stage 7 is the stage where the riders had to climb Mt. Baldy and it was an uphill finish. Brutal, in my opinion.
What I love Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09479152846138374099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678873229945887269.post-29083876815556130942012-05-21T21:02:00.000-07:002012-05-21T21:02:00.846-07:00No wonder my head spins......when it is this time of the year. Love it, but can't wait for the lazy days of summer.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09479152846138374099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-678873229945887269.post-3900474955705745682012-05-07T19:46:00.001-07:002012-05-11T20:44:24.994-07:00Eureka!I have found the cutest little '49er ever! It is my baby girl, Cristina. She is not so much of a baby girl anymore...4th grade... *sigh*
Well, one of the fantastic things about fourth grade is learning quite a bit of California history culminating in one big end of the year celebration-Gold Rush!
Look at this beautiful little hard-worker:
Cute as a button, no?
Need a Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09479152846138374099noreply@blogger.com0