Meeting with an old friend

The one thing that I have to say about re-joining Facebook, is that I got to meet up with my long time ago friend, Darci. I was scared to send her a message at first, but I did it (and to 2 other people) and my fright was for nothing...I talked to her on the phone the next day for a long time and today I went to her house to see her and her daughter Gwen. I had such a great time catching up and seeing our little one's play like they had been old pals...well Drew was kind of a pain for me. I felt as though I had never stopped talking to her, but man our lives have changed!! I can honestly say I had more fun during my short visit with Darci then I did at my reunion. I am so excited for next week when we get together again!! Thank you Darci

High School Reunion

Well the day came and went..my 10 year High School Reunion. The kids were down at Emilee and Chris's house for the weekend, so I was able to get my hair done, go shopping, and actually get READY for something!!! Too bad I forgot to take pictures! haha so sad, but oh well. I met up with Mar (and her Sam) and Max at Mar's parents house for a few drinks, then we got dropped off at The House of Blues in Anaheim for drinks and some light food. I have to say it was hard for me in a way because Derek had a HUGE job to do all weekend therefor he could not attend, but I did my best. I had a somewhat good time, chatted with a lot of people, found out a ton of gossip (I really did not need to know, but it was fun), and just laughed at all of the people who were more tipsy then myself! After the reunion we went to a local bar by our old high school, Kelly's Corner. All in all it was an okay time, but 10 years was so not long enough! **so funny too is how Kelly B was at the bar and we went to his house afterwards, hence Kelly in one of the pics**

Fall Festival

Last Friday the kids and I headed down to Camp Pendleton for the annual "Fall Festival." It is at the elementary school on base that Hailee and Tyler attend. This is the second year that I have attended, but the first where the kids were able to play games and watch shows with interest. Oh, and did I mention that Auntie Em is a part of the PTA as it's president! Those that know her are not surprised by this, well I am not either, but I laugh all of the time about it. The festival was so well organized, had a ton of food, games for the kids, a silent auction, ponies to ride, a petting zoo, face painting and my favorite all of the... Marines with their air crafts (of I knew the name of them I would write them...haha). All of our kids (Em and mine) had a great time and I think they were very successful with the financial part. For myself, this is a very special event, not only because of my family, but because the money raised helps provide so many activities for the children of deployed men and women. It makes me a little teary.

Just sitting on the couch:)

Last Thursday while I was sitting on the couch watching the Red Sox come back in the 9th inning (too bad for SUnday!) I decided that I would not get off of the couch, but take pictures of the kids in my favorite clothes..diapers! Emma loves to stand on her princess chair and drew loves to watch ball games with Daddy and Mommy, so it was fun just to sit and hang out with them before we started our VERY busy weekend! Just put the browser over the pictures to see what I wrote:)

Connor is 3!!! I can not believe it!

Connor turned the big 3 on Sunday the 19th! He was the luckiest three year old because he got to celebrate it (along with the last 3 weeks) in Hawaii! We got an email from Suzie and Dale telling all of his family and friends what a great time he had with Suzie, Dale, Hannah and Grandma Linda. They got to hang out at the beach all day, Connor boogie boarded, they went the Oceanaquirum for dinner and ate ice cream. We can not wait to see Connor and Dale when they get home, oh and at their PARTY!!!

OH MAN!

I am old!

I am hooked!

I am so hooked to the computer!!1 I really do not want to be, but I guess I am. I never thought in a million years that I would be on facebook or have a blog, buy things online or even look at utube! Alas, I am hooked, but love it!! I have been in contact with old friends and happy about it (haha) and I love to share my family with others. I just never thought that I would be like this, but I am happy it has happened. xoxoxo

We missed them!!!

Today we were suppose to go to Irvine Park to see the amazing pumpkin patch, but the WIND! Yes, it is so windy here that we could not go get pumpkins!!!! Instead, Auntie Sara and Madi came to our very messy house and played:) It is amazing to see how three little ones can destroy any area and the mommies just clean it up:)

Fun Time!

Oh how the kids will play!!! I have always said that I have 3 children:) They had the best time doing this (the kids) and Daddy laughed so hard. Who needs expensive toys??

A Wonderful Friday NIght

So, tonight we had what I would describe as..perfectly balanced. Derek came home from work then I went running. I went and grabbed dinner, watched the start of the Sox game with Emma on my lap. Since it was a beautiful fall evening, I got the children dressed in jackets and pants and headed for a long walk..well for them:) While I was gone with the kids Derek took a shower and relaxed. After our walk was done we headed out for a drive to look at houses that are decorated for Halloween...the kids just kept saying, "more lights." Then we headed to the ice cream shop for 'treats.' Everyone in the shop was laughing at Emma and Drew, because they were so messy by the end!!! Now that we are home, Drew and Emma are asleep and Derek is across the street having some guy time (ya know..baseball talk, drinking bud light while standing in a circle around the BBQ. I am cleaning and on the computer. It was just fully GREAT!!

A house DIVIDED!

Yes, the Red Sox did win!!!!! I know you all love my team! haha. Thank you for all of the FRIENDLY text over the past few days, but those loving words were nothing compared to the tension within the four walls of the Lee house! In fact, I could not talk or cheer for my fab team, but boy did I hear it when the Sox messed up or lost!! When the game was over and the Sox won Derek decided that my prized Red Sox blanket should go on the roof!! It will stay like that until he decides to get it down, cuz I am afraid of ladders and not 7 feet tall!

Oh the change of the season

As I sit here in the air conditioning knowing that it is 95 degrees outside it is hard for me to believe that it is FALL! Also, to know that in New England it was 36 degrees just blows my mind!! All us Cali's can do is DECORATE!!

Oh Hawaii!!

Just picture this...you could be in Hawaii for 3 weeks with your family and the cost is so little that there is no way in this will probably happen again. Does this really happen???? Well, it did for the Dale Lee family!! Right now they are living it up in Hawaii and they are having soooo much fun. They are so blessed to have this happen to them!!!! Here are a few pictures that they sent a few days ago showing off their good time. Oh yeah, and Derek's mom Linda decided yesterday that they were having way too much fun without her on that beautiful beach and in the blue water that she is heading there for a few days towards the end of their trip! Too funny!!!

Auntie and Uncle Clint are coming!!

After traveling the world to protect our families and country, brother Clint is heading back to Cali!! We are so excited to see him and, of course, to see Auntie Patty as well! They are dropping off their 'babies' at the kennel and coming to visit for a little over a week around Thanksgiving. I miss my baby sister so much and the kids want to see her more than anything:) WE ARE SO EXCITED!

Just a Quote..

I have heard this quote many times throughout my life (or some version of it) and I just love it! "I never knew how much love my heart could hold until someone called me “Mommy.”
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