Friday, December 26, 2008
Mountain Bound
Clear weather and lots of snow await so I need to get organized.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Josh's winter extravaganza
Thrills
Sunday, December 21, 2008
turnips
Hector was playing soccer with some kindergartners while I was in Vegas and got kicked in the calf by A. Apparently it was pretty bad that Hector couldn't walk home and had to get a ride from Sherri. Anyway, its almost 2 weeks later and he still has problem with his leg. It's questionable whether he can snowboard in one week. I'm sure he can manage to ski but we're going to have to wing it for now. I might be hanging out with Tyler on the slopes for our trip. :0
I'm still playing Animal Crossing but now have to share with Hector. He decided to create his own character while I was in Vegas so look for Chorizo in the town of Chillax. Heh. We made a killing on the stalk market of turnips so we managed to pay off a majority of our house loans. We even gave some bells (money) to Tyler and Joshua so they can use it on their games downstairs. Um, yeah, Tyler has no concept of money....he used the 400,000 bells to buy a designer bed for 300,000 bells. Ugh. His house was too small that the bed didn't even fit so he put up the bed for auction in the city for 30,000! Double ugh.
So I'm off to the city to try and get a great deal on a designer bed.....
Monday, December 15, 2008
barely here
Knitting has ground to a halt. One pair of socks was past the heels but I lost some stitches that were twisted so I have no clue as to picking them back up so I'm shoving those aside to be ripped out and put back into rotation at a later date. I'm too tired to make anything special for anyone so they will just have to wait.
On a very good note, my cousin Hannah treated me to a fabulous massage at Burke Williams. I sat in the steam room scented with eucalyptus that cleared up my sinuses like magic. The massage therapist worked out all the knots and tension in my lower back. Happy day. Then I came home and managed to whip a great meal in 90 minutes. I'm loving my big Showtime rotisserie which handles the larger rib roast (4.76 lb) that I bought around Thanksgiving time. It took only about 75 minutes to roast and everyone loves the smell of spinning roasting meat. Joshua called it a chicken. :) Add some rice-a-roni and mixed vegetables and voila a great meal. so yummy. No room for dessert. Well, a couple of cookies that Hannah had made.
So I feel that I may tackle a new knitting project so I'll look around and procrastinate a bit.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Song of the Day
We'll do it all
Everything
On our own
We don't need
Anything
Or anyone
If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
I don't quite know
How to say
How I feel
Those three words
Are said too much
They're not enough
If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
Forget what we're told
Before we get too old
Show me a garden that's bursting into life
Let's waste time
Chasing cars
Around our heads
I need your grace
To remind me
To find my own
If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
Forget what we're told
Before we get too old
Show me a garden that's bursting into life
All that I am
All that I ever was
Is here in your perfect eyes, they're all I can see
I don't know where
Confused about how as well
Just know that these things will never change for us at all
If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
I love everything about this song. :)
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Vegas Bound
Sunday, December 07, 2008
more useless information
Okay this Animal Crossing video is for Joshua. The game allows you to design your own pattern to have for clothes etc. I've never done this before but I remember that the old Animal Crossing game guidebook had a couple of designs you could copy.
I won't designing anything as elaborate as this but the concept is simple. I do have knitting patterns that I could transfer because that is composed on graph paper. Hmmm...I can make the griffindor pattern..I'll have to see if it'll fit. Stay tuned.
Saria's Song
Such a pretty tune from the Legend of Zelda. I had part of this tune on the original Animal Crossing for my town's tune. I'll need to try and add this so I can enjoy it all the time in the new game.
It Fits!!
Thursday, December 04, 2008
on the loose
I had to get back to the kids but I hope they can find their dogs safe and sound. I think they had tags. Bummer.
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
cute to what?
I came across this on youtube..I like this song although it's something I normally listen to so by the time I hear it, it's probably several months or years old. But I like the simple animation.
Then youtube links other postings that are similar. So here is a crazy person doing the video moves in Alaska wearing only a swimsuit leotard thing dancing in the snow. Oh and it's a dude! There really is nothing to do up there. :)
Sunday, November 30, 2008
hockey
I happened to see this clip while checking hockey news. Chris Osgood is on the Detroit Red Wings, you last years's Stanley Cup champions but I guess this season hasn't been his best. How quickly you can go from hero to zero. But he is a good goalie.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Ta-Da!
Bad Blogger
Our Thanksgiving dinner turned out great. It was the first time using the new rotisserie so I think I can figure out future meals a bit better. And now we have leftovers which is great although I should check since we have extra men in the house this weekend. :)
I finished the Noro striped scarf for Lupe's birthday and had to give it to her right away because 1) I couldn't wait and 2) it most likely will get lost if I waited until her birthday. :)
So now today is all about keeping the kids entertained. Luckily Uncle Carlos is here to amuse the kids and we might be planning an outing tomorrow. I promise to be better next week and post some pictures because I know you are DYING to see the scarf.
Friday, November 21, 2008
City Folk
This first pic shows Tyler getting his questionaire and he chose to look like a rock star. I also thought he already looked like the real Tyler at this point.
Voila! I need to revise my thinking....this guys now looks exactly like Tyler. They even got the cowlick down pat.
Future Artists
Busy
I just finished my visit with the happy parents and totally adorable baby girl. Honestly the baby is soooooo cute and her head/hair is soft and velvety. She-ra relayed her labor story which didn't sound too pleasant but she did get an epidural which I knew she would even though she claimed she was going for the all natural birth before the actual time to deliver.
Anyway, I am so happy for them....and it works out that I had a knitted baby dress all finished. That makes it easier for me!
Costco shopping done already. I loaded up on 2 rib roasts, steaks and pork. I figured that I can roast meat and make chile next week to feed hungry guys in my family.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
today
Today I changed my hotel plans for Vegas. Loop and I originally planned to stay at Paris because I got a good deal and it's Loop's birthday plus she never stayed there before. Well, I got a promotion deal for the Bellagio which happens to include the days we'll be in Vegas. For a bit more, we can stay at the Bellagio and hopefully be upgraded to a lakeview room upon check-in. Keep your fingers crossed. As much as I want to conserve money, I've never stayed there and want to take full advantage of it while I can. So I made reservations and cancelled the Paris booking. Luckily Loop loves the Bellagio so it's all good.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Do what you can
I'm off to find more clothing.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Monday
Today I cleaned out our closet and dresser of old clothes to benefit the kids' school. It's time to streamline the place even though it doesn't seem to be noticeable. A lot more needs to be done. The air is terribly dry with the fires going on. Today at the school, all the kids went straight to class...no running around. My thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by the fires and the brave firefighters who are battling the fires.
She-ra is almost ready to pop. The baby is due Nov. 24 but she could go anytime. I'm sure she will be very relieved to have the pregnancy over and done. i heard that she is trying to clean her house out too. Ugh....get some rest instead.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Word of the Day
For those who don't know what "chillax" means....click here.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
happy weekend
Friday, November 14, 2008
Shiny Shiny
Here is a fun but oldie from the 80's. I can't seem to find the song on itunes but thanks to youtube, I can enjoy the song in video form. Gotta go and dance.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Latest future project
Noro striped scarf.
Normally I dislike knitting scarves because it's too boring but seeing how gorgeous these turned out..I might change my mind for this one. :)
The yarn should arrive within a week or so...that means I need to finish my other projects soon.
Ends with a bang
Yesterday was a very busy but fun day. The kids had a 4 day weekend so on Tuesday I promised to take them along with Sherri & her kids to Adventureplex. This is a huge jungle gym type area with slides, ropes, obstacles and more. They had a great time running around for 2 hours but we had to stop for lunch. We decided to extend their fun at Chuck E Cheese where they played for another 2-3 hours. Phew!
Hector and I had a hockey game Kings vs. Stars so Yan-Ro agreed to watch the boys. It was a great game that ended up being tied 2-2 at the end of regulation. 5 minute overtime which was dramatic since we had a penalty for half of it and then it goes to a shoot out.
At the overtime, we moved a few rows down to get a better view and escape the very loud fans behind us. Well, we definitely could see better but it was just as loud. It was very exciting when Alexander Frolov made the goal for the Kings and Dallas didn't score. Yeah, we won!
Oh I also had a celebrity sighting. Greg Kinnear! I was pretty happy although Hector had no clue to who he was...
Here is my bruise which covers a large portion of my leg. Yeah, I'll have this for a bit although I massage it lightly so it'll go away faster.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
now some Foo fighters
Everlong video.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Today's song- Need You Around
I'm gonna feel this way till I'm 6 feet underground
crazy as it sounds
I need you around
Sunday, November 09, 2008
latest yarn adventures
A pair of socks I'm knitting. I'm thinking maybe for my mom or someone else with small feet/legs.
A scarf...maybe ... still unsure. Scarves are just soooo long and take lots of time.
I am working on a pair of fingerless handwarmers which should be my first priority since I want to send them off soon.
and furthermore
So now my hand has been puffy but not broken. Then I notice after dinner, my right leg has a nice sized egg/bruise on it. Okay not an egg because this is much bigger. A hard swollen palm sized raised bruise on my leg. The colors should be more spectacular tomorrow. I tried taking pictures and it's not as noticeable. But tomorrow will be glorious in colors.
So no more skateboarding for me. I don't want to risk my snowboarding season for that. But I can say I tried.
but wait there's more...
Can you guess what this is?
activities
How Do I Love Thee?
"Show me how you do that trick
The one that makes me scream" she said
"The one that makes me laugh" she said
And threw her arms around my neck
"Show me how you do it
And I promise you I promise that I'll run away with you I'll run away with you"
Spinning on that dizzy edge I kissed her face and kissed her head
And dreamed of all the different ways I had
To make her glow
"Why are you so far away?" she said
"Why won't you ever know that I'm in love with you
That I'm in love with you"
You Soft and only
You Lost and lonely
You Strange as angels
Dancing in the deepest oceans
Twisting in the water
You're just like a dream
Daylight licked me into shape
I must have been asleep for days
And moving lips to breathe her name
I opened up my eyes
And found myself alone alone
Alone above a raging sea
That stole the only girl I loved
And drowned her deep inside of me
You Soft and only
You Lost and lonely
You Just like heaven
Words can't describe how much I love Hector and all the times we have shared in 12 years of marriage (today) and 17 years of togetherness. We truly are soulmates and our love deepens and grows with each moment. The song above is the one we danced to in our wedding.
Happy Anniversary honey!
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
brand new day
scarf of infinite length
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
vote
Here is a way the kids like to skateboard. And yes, I get anxious that Josh will crash into my BMW.
I voted today. I went after I dropped the kids off at school. It was just down the street at the senior community so I was hot and sweaty when I arrived. The line was not too bad, about 10 people in line mostly seniors (65 or older) and the room was HOT. I was already warm to begin with but they had the heat on plus the seniors were wearing sweaters. Ugh. It made me sweat more looking at them. It'll be nice to done with all the political hoopla and babbling.
I forgot to post Halloween pictures of the kids. They both has a great time and made a quick pass around the cul de sac. Later Tyler went out again with Hector and Carlos while Josh was content to hand out candy to the other kids.
We have a hockey game tonight against the Ducks which is always a rowdy game. Hopefully the Kings will find that inner spirit to win...cuz they need it.
Last night Hector and I lay in bed talking about the silly things we've done together. We were laughing like dorks reminiscing on events which I'm sure other people will think stupid or not funny at all. But hey, after being together for 15+ years it's nice to be able to laugh and still talk. Hector is my silly cheeseboy and I love him. Now stop poking me! ;p
Sunday, November 02, 2008
field trip
Saturday, November 01, 2008
Pass it on
My cousin Hannah posted this on her Facebook page so I had to snag it for my blog. Thanks Hannah.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
more adventures in art
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
art appreciation
Yesterday was Adventures in Art for Tyler's class and I agreed to help. We learned about Emil Nolde and his use of watercolors in Expressionism. The class was to do their own version of Red Poppies which was easy and fun to do. It looked like so much fun that I want to try it.
So today, Sherri and I along with Amber went to Joann's to get an idea of the cost. I found all the supplies which I can purchase separately when I saw a Chinese Brush kit which basically uses the same things but in a handy kit for only $19.99. Sherri and I oohed and awed over it but we were good and didn't buy it. I can come back later and use my 40% off coupon. :)
Tomorrow Josh's class will get to paint Red Poppies so I get to help twice. It will be nice to see how the two will turn out. Each child has their own individual style.
Click here for more Emil Nolde.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
aka
circus act 2
Tyler is pretty good at balancing the feather so we bought one as a souvenir.
more circus fun
good efforts by both
storm trooper
Monday, October 27, 2008
Coming out of the shell
Sunday, October 26, 2008
phone/iPod cozy
See, here it is before I felt it. Yes, I know my phone is upside down but I wanted to show scale. It looks like the whole photo is upside down. Doh! well, you get the idea.
But after it's felted up, it's perfect!
I found the pattern on ravelry.com which is so wonderful and helpful. There are so many talented people that come up with patterns for whatever you want to knit. I just knit because I'm kinda lame in the designing category. It's amazing what the internet can do...
Friday, October 24, 2008
Here is Josh doing his circus act. This footage is from the first night we attended. We later went again the next week so I'll post those videos another time.
Not much planned for the weekend. We went to Koji (Korean bbq) for dinner tonight and I am stuffed. Tyler did well by eating 4 green beans. Yay. We celebrated Hector getting paid. I'll cook for the rest of the week. Curry sounds good.
The LA Kings played St Louis tonight and they blew them out 4-0. Yay again.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
finishing touches
Here Josh is showing the scale of the purse. Don't worry, he won't be scarred or traumatized byt this. He has already forgotten.