A year later

Obviously I got out of the blogging habit. Life took over and I just didn't have the time. I really do love blogging though. My posts aren't as interesting as many others but blogging really is a great way to communicate and share about your life to anybody who wants to listen. =)

So let me catch you up on my life:

Good things:
1. My subbing career has really taken off. I get called numerous times a week.
2. Jonathan got a promotion at work!
3. We are currently starting the process to buy a house!

Fun things:
1. Went on a trip to San Fransisco in July 2011 to celebrate 3 years of marriage.
2. Renewed our Disney passes =)
3. Took a trip to Las Vegas with my family (minus the hubby) in November 2010.
4. Enjoyed numerous plays with my mom and sister.
5. Jonathan's brother and his family stayed with us for one wonderful week in January 2011.
6. Two of my very best friends got married this year!
7. I have become obsessed with scrapbooking.
8. I met Kristin Chenoweth!

Bad Things:
1. I suffered another miscarriage in Feb of this year. I was 9 weeks pregnant. That makes three beautiful babies that I will never get to meet or hold. =( I know I am meant to be a mom and that I will have a baby of my own someday.


Overall it's been a wonderful year. I have so much to be thankful for. I have many wonderful things coming up this holiday season and early next year. I can't wait to share it all with you.

<3 Some photos from the year:

I have no balance

Which is exactly why when I went ice skating I was terrified!
See.





My husband has decided that he wants to get into hockey, so he we decided to start practicing our ice skating. I took one step on the ice and had a panic attack, but eventually I got the courage to go around once. Then I fell and grabbed onto the nearest person, who happened to be a complete stranger. I don't think his girlfriend was pleased haha. At least Jonathan and Alex had a good time.







My mom has been so great. She has been taking us so many places and making my life much more interesting!

Recently she took us to see America's Got Talent! We just saw the auditions (which won't air until June!) but it was still awesome. There were some really great talents and some not so great talents.









With our favorite act, Future Funk. Once you see them you will love them too!




She also took my sister and I to the El Capitan Theater to see Alice in Wonderland. We got the VIP experience and got to see props and costumes from the movie. Afterwards, we went to go see CATS. I was very disappointed in the play and it was by far my least favorite play I had ever seen.














So many great things are coming up and I am so exited! Chicago (the play), Relay for Life, my two year wedding anniversary, and a recently booked trip to Forks, Washington!


Life is good. =)

11 years

On March 8, 1999 around 3:30pm, Jonathan asked me to be his girlfriend. I agreed and 11 years later here we are. We have been through so much together and I'm so lucky to have him all to myself! We starting "going out" with I was a Freshman and he was a Sophmore. Our relationship has had its ups and downs but I'm so happy that we are still together. He is my love, my lobster, my life.

Happy 11 years Hunny!


December 10, 1999- At his surprise party



March 6, 2010- At Disneyland


Our tradition has been a trip to Disneyland to celebrate our yearly anniversary and this year was no exception. We decided to go just for Saturday and then go to the Saugus Swap Meet on Sunday (I've always wanted to go).

Disneyland was amazing (as usual) even though it rained. The rain didn't come until 5:30pm which gave us plenty of "magical" time. We rode rides, people watched, and just had an amazing time being together. The swap meet was great and I had an amazing time and even found some great deals (no pictures of that).



I actually got him to go into the Tiki Room!



I told him to be "scared" for the picture since we were at the Haunted Mansion and this is what he did lol



And then he did this. =)



We had Monte Cristos for lunch. The most AMAZING food ever!



The Animation Room. This is where you find out "Which Disney character is most like you" according to Lumiere from Beauty and the Beast. =)






Jonathan was Mushu



I was Mulan. Go figure. haha






The light show is almost complete! I cannot wait to see it!



Toy Story Mania



He won the battle, but I had better accuracy!












Under my umbrella ella ella












I have never seen the cups so empty! It was so beautiful haha

Heart Day

I hope everybody had a wonderful heart day! I have to say that I do not really celebrate this holiday. I believe that you should show your love every single day of the year, not just reserve it all in one day. Although, I still like getting the presents haha.

My day consisted of:
♥ Playing with babies in the nursery.
♥ Cleaning the house
♥ Spending a little quality time with my hubby
♥ Watching Donnie Darko, Zombieland, and playing Little Big Planet with these awesome people:


Apparently that is the only picture I have of the four of us.

Overall it was a good day. Now for 364 more days of love! <3

Another month gone by....

So I'm really not all that great at blogging. My last post was over a month ago. To take the time to write about something everyday is really just time consuming and my life is very uneventful. Trust me.

October was filled with subbing jobs. Which was wonderful for my bank account, but hard my housework and new cleaning schedule. Let's just say I have every intention of restarting that. My new goal is to get my house clutter free by the end of the year. I want to get rid of clutter and have a yard sale to make some extra money. Maybe I can get a lot of people involved because I doubt a lot of people would come to a yard sale that was from an apartment garage.

Halloween came and went. Jonathan and I went to a Halloween party at my aunt's house and to the church event that we attend every year. We dressed up as Disney tourists. It was awesome!




I went to Disneyland again with Jill and her family for the day. It was nice being able to have a relaxed trip to my favorite place.






Besides that (and my family trip this past weekend which I will post about later) nothing else has really happened.

I did start my Zumba training last month. That is going pretty well. I like that I have a trainer and that she keeps on my butt. She is supportive but pushes me as well. She's amazing. I haven't lost many pounds but my clothes are fitting a little looser and I feel more in shape. Score!

And she returns!

So, the last time I blogged it was about my 1 year anniversary which was exactly three months ago. Woops! haha

There have been many blogs started but none that I have completed.

August was spent working on my house and enjoying my last days before subbing began.

September was an eventful month.

September 9th I went with my friend Jill and her kids to Disneyland for her daughter's birthday. We had a great time!



On the train at Disneyland with Jill and her kids


For my sister's birthday I wanted to do something special. I came across this website and decided that I just had to make that cake! In truth it was my second attempt, but I think I have the kinks worked out. I'm not the best cook in the world, but I do love trying new things. I have to say that it is fun to make and fun to look at!



After putting the colored batter into the pans



Not the best picture (or the best looking cake for that matter) but you get the idea.


The weekend of the 12th and 13th I went to Las Vegas with Jonathan to meet up with some friends. My friend ended up being sick for the most part of the trip, so Jonathan and I were mostly on our own.



Standing in front of the New York New York



I actually won on the Wizard of Oz machine and then lost it all haha



On Fremont Street




The next week was my 25th birthday! It wasn't anything special, just another birthday haha. We went to dinner at Famous Daves with some friends.







On September 25th, Jonathan and I took my brother to the Kern County Fair. I'm not really sure why I go every year. I suppose it is because I rarely went as a kid because my sister and I had birthdays around the same time which meant birthday parties and presents and it left little to go to the fair with. I do like to go to the fair though. Maybe I go because its something to do in this town. Either way, we take my brother every year and walk around.





The kid area is really the best place to go. They have animals (including a kangaroo and scorpions! Ew!) and lots of other little discovery things for kids. We spent a little over an hour there.



Alex and Jonathan played a game of chess. As you can see, Jonathan won.



The cage was open and kids were picking them up and playing with them. I ran away in fear that one would fall and come after me.



And I got my funnel cake =)




October 3rd I went with Brynna and Cyndel to Disney on Ice. We had amazing seats and I loved the show! I love Disney and figure skating. So Disney+Figure skating=GENIUS! lol It was well worth the money to see the excitement on Cyndel's face.



That would be gum in her mouth haha




LOVED the show!




In other news, subbing has definitely picked up and I haven't had a day off in over a month. It's nice to have money in my bank account, but having a day off would be nice. There was a point where I worked for two straight weeks without a day off and that was including Saturdays and Sundays at both jobs.


I tried spin! (Check off to do list) and almost died!
I was sore for 3 days in places that I had no idea could get sore!


Jonathan brought home a new camera yesterday. It is one of those professional looking cameras and I'm so excited to start experimenting with it!


I am currently experimenting with a new cleaning schedule which is one room a day. So far is going pretty good and I hope to keep it up. I'll keep you posted!