Before we decided to have kids, I really wanted to travel. So we planned and went to Europe for 25 days. It was such a fantastic trip even though we hit some snags, those memories are always looked upon fondly. Our first city was Barcelona and I absolutely fell in love with it. I especially enjoyed Gaudi's work because it is so far advanced during his time and unique. After visiting La Pedrera, I wanted to remember the moment so much that we bought 2 watercolors of the building. Of course, I then had to carry my artwork in a cardboard tube for 3 weeks but it was worth it. I put them away when we got home since we lived in a small apartment waiting for the appropriate time.

Fast forward 9 years and my prints are still in their tube. A few weeks ago, I took them to Michael's to have them framed. Hector went along and we were shocked to find out the prices! I chose a simple black wood frame for both watercolors and a black metal frame for a Dali lithograph (Dali exhibit in Berlin). The grand total was over $500! Whew...talk about sticker shock. Oh well, I was going to have them framed and good thing Hector asked about a discount. One of the watercolors would have been $325 alone! So earlier this week, my prints are ready.

So here they are...I found pics of the real deal to give reference to my watercolors. But I am so happy that I finally framed them and need to hang them hopefully this weekend. I'll always remember that trip and the special memories we shared.

Heh, just when I think I'm all that and with it, I get knocked down a peg. I thought that Josh's IEP meeting was this morning because I even wrote it down in my Palm. I lost the original paper stating when the meeting was to verify so we were there at the door. Then I notice that Miss N. is out sick today...after some phone calls, they say the IEP is Wednesday. Okay, my bad.

I have my cough still which gets worse at night when I'm laying down. Hector gave me some Dayquil liquid which seemed to help right away. This morning I was so sleepy still and had a hard time getting up. The bottle was by the sink so I checked it out and that stinker gave me Nyquil!! That stuff knocks me out (which is good) but it also lasts much longer in me (like until noon). Good thing I didn't drink a full dose last night.

Multitasking

Ah, Sundays...the day for catching up on laundry, cleaning up and watching bad shows. Stuff that I'd never want to see in the movie theatre but when it's on cable...it's a guilty pleasure. Let's see, we've already watched 10 Things I Hate About You, RV and 100 Greatest Songs on the 80's. I am feeling better with my cough although it's still very annoying.

Josh's Hat

Here is Josh's hat. I used the same yarn that I used for Tyler's but substituted black yarn for the blue yarn. I wanted them to be similar but not identical.

Sunset Clouds at Mammoth

One night I was called out to see the sunset and saw these beautiful clouds. I have not retouched these photos at all.

I spent most of my morning laying in bed...this cold has got me beat! It was nice to lay there dozing and I feel much better. I'm happy it's Friday but Hector has to work tomorrow. At least we got to go out last night to the Kings game. I was kinda feelin lousy and tired but we arrived early in time to see the teams warm up. At the start of the game, Carmen Electra was introduced for a charity event and other celebrities like Ryan Seacrest who was booed. Then at intermission, about 20 beauty pageant contestants were brought out to shoot pucks for a charity and included the newly rehabbed Miss USA Tara Connor. As they were walking past our section, many of them waved to some man in a green baseball cap by the glass. Hector said it must be someone famous...and sure enough, the man walked past us and it was Jim Belushi.

The hockey game was really exciting and the 2 women next to me talked practically nonstop thruout the game. Thankfully, they switched seats to sit next to their man in the 2nd period. Lately the Kings have been doing really well in the beginning but lose momentum later so the score will be tied which goes into overtime then the final shootout and lose. It is a major bummer and that's exactly what happened in this game.

I finished knitting another hat (this time for a girl) so I started on a scarf. I found this really bulky soft yarn in a dark gray color so I'm tempted to keep it for myself. I have about 1 foot done so I'll see how far a skein of yarn will get me.

Mammoth condo

I don't thing I posted pics of the condo where we stayed at Mammoth. It was very roomy but cozy enough for us to hang out. We had 4 adults and 4 kids so the 3 bedrooms and 3 baths were perfect for us.