Hockey Camp

We attempted hockey camp this summer. He loved it. They were generous enough to loan us all of the clothes and equipment so we or I lucked out there. A fashion statement he was not, but he doesn't care. I laughed a lot. He has never had that good of a workout in his whole life. He was dripping with sweat!!! He wants to continue to skate so we will be back on the rink as soon as...........

Summer Vacation

This summer we went to San Diego for 5 days!!! Our first vacation with just the two of us!! Had an awesome time. Went to Legoland on our way in. That was just okay. Tanner thought it was sort of fun. We headed to our hotel on the beach in Oceanside. The hotel was brand new and we reserved a studio suite. It was spectacular. Tanner never wanted to leave. He wanted to just stay there so we never made it to Sea World. Oh, well. We just sat on the beach; he boogie boarded every day and we just relaxed. Watched movies in bed; played pool; and ate. Never drove anywhere. We took the train to a Padres game!! Had awesome seats!!! Found a great place for breakfast. In the picture is an actual cinnamon roll!! Yikes!!! Best vacation ever!!! We will do that again........

Fourth of July

We spent the Fourth of July at Aunt Vickie's. She lives on the Mission Viejo lake. What a life?? We had a great time. Don't you love this pool? It is an infinity pool; it looks like it is part of the lake. Every year they have a party, and it is always lots of fun!!!!

This was such a great Mother's day. I spent with my best friend from high school. Tanner and I went to a graduation in Sacramento and got to spend the weekend with Gloria. It's always like we were back in high school!!! Spent the day at the wineries. My first time!!!

Mother's Day 2008

ABC's of Me

I'm not sure I remember how to blog or post. But I have been tagged three times (thanks to my awesome cousins and cousin-in-law) So here goes..

A - Attached or single? My least favorite question in the whole world - single
B - Best friend? I, too, am VERY blessed with lots of Best Friends.
C - Cake or Pie? I'm really not a sweet eater - I know you can't tell by my waist size
D - Day of Choice? Friday. Usually, a day off and the weekend is ahead.
E - Essential item? Flip-flops
F - Favorite color? white
G - Gummy bears or worms - neither
H - Hometown? - Cerritos
I - Favorite indulgence? massage
J - January or July? Definitely July
K - Kids - one awesome nine-year-old boy
L - Life isn't complete without? God and Love
M - Marriage date? There's that question again - not applicable
N - Number of brothers and sisters? one sister
O - Oranges or apples? apples - mostly due to the fact you can buy them already sliced
P - Phobias - freeway overpasses
Q - Quotes - "Think with your heart."
R - Reasons to smile - my son Tanner - I am VERY blessed!!!
S - Season of choice? No question Summer
T - Tag five people - My cousins are the only ones I know that blog. Thanks for thinking of me.
U - Unknown fact about me - Planning to enroll in a Master's program in January
V - This letter seemed to be missing - Very blessed due to the love of God, my son, my family!
W - Worst habit? Thank God I was able to kick that about five years ago.
X - Xray or ultrasound? Xray
Y - Your favorite food? Sushi!!!
Z - Zodiac sign - Aries

I'm going to Brag

Today Tanner's school had an International Art Fair and Brunch. Of course, I saw his teacher there. She began to tell me how she feels that Tanner is really maturing - finally . Then she gave me an example. She said that -- well, a little background. There is a boy in Tanner's class who is somewhat challenging. He has had a lot to overcome, and he has a very hard time in class and making friends with the other students. I feel like every day I am encouraging Tanner and explaining to him how important it is to reach out to kids like "Sam." Of course, he gives me a tirade of how mean the boy is and every other excuse. It is not unusual for the boy to get in trouble and if there is a toe-to-toe with another child, it is most likely "Sam" who started it. So the teacher explains that Tanner and Sam were having words and a little physical activity. The teacher disciplined Sam. I feel so sorry for Sam. Anyway, Tanner corrected the teacher and said, "Mrs. Frig, it actually was me who started it." I had tears in my eyes. I have never been so proud!! Sometimes they really are listening to you.... Thanks for listening...... I love my guy!!!

And so today I am thankful for:

my son....
his honesty
his school
and God for guiding us both.....