New Fridge

Here is my new fridge...it is the kind with the french doors and bottom freezer. we decided to skip the ice/water dispenser since we rarely use the one in our current fridge. I didn't like the taste of the water or ice but for this new one we got a water filter so hopefully that will help with the ice.

Construction done

I can't believe it but the kitchen construction is finished. The granite counters and backsplash were installed and glued on with a super-stinky compound that smells like magic marker magnified 100 times. Ugh...I still have to have the windows open in this chilly weather to air out the smell. Of course I had to run to Bed Bath and Beyond tonight to do some shopping for some new dishes, dish towels and curtains for starters. Why can't they make their shopping carts bigger? I did some damage but thank goodness for the $150 Visa gift cards to take a big chunk out of the total. I love the colors of the new dishes and how it looks on the granite. Tomorrow I'll start transferring items once I line the shelves while waiting for the new refrigerator...now my work begins.

What?

Having a Mexican/Latino last name gets me some funny looks when people attach the name to my face (I'm Chinese). It cracks me up when I get mail from Latina magazine trying to get me to subscribe and coupons for diapers completely in Spanish. Yesterday, Hector handed me some mail from Verizon...addressed to me. .

Yeah, I'm chocolate...maybe white chocolate. I might have to adopt this new slogan, "Chocolate. As Latino as me."

To ward off the cold...

Not much is going on...waiting for the men to install the counters. So in the meantime, I'll leave some old pictures for your enjoyment. These will be summery type/tropical pics since it's a chilly 45 degrees right now in SoCal...

I'm feeling warmer already! Sigh! To all the lucky ducks that get to escape during the winter school break to anywhere sunny & tropical...have a nice time and I wish I were in your place!

It's a Miracle

OMG...I called to check on the granite this morning and Patricia just called to say the counters will be installed tomorrow! Wow. Tomorrow, my kitchen will be done...all we have to do is install the appliances and range hood & 2 light fixtures. Hector & I finished painting last night and it looks great. So then I have to call Lowes to have everything delivered on Monday. Yeah...now I have to look for some counter height chairs and we've already been scoping out a new TV for the kitchen too. Too bad I can't run out today to shop but I'm waiting for my tile guy to seal the grout....but maybe later. :)

Bah!

Last night, Anthony (Hector's nephew) and his girlfriend Nancy stopped by to visit. Anthony was so excited because he scored tickets to KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas which is always a great show. He offered to take Hector but he has to work all weekend. We asked why Anthony take his girlfriend but she is not into KROQ music. Then he asked me!! Yippee...I jumped at the chance especially since it is night two when Snow Patrol, Beck and Foo Fighters are part of the lineup. But now after thinking about it, I'll probably pass since Hector works overnight and I don't have anyone to babysit for 9 hours Sunday night. Oh well...it was exciting while it lasted.

Holiday Party

Last night was the holiday party given by Hector's department. The dinner was held at La Gondola in Los Angeles...imagine an Italian restaurant that is also Kosher! This was to accommodate one man & his family so that they would be able to eat & enjoy the evening. The food was very good and the kids' portions were enormous (we had to take it home). We were in a private room with 4 large tables with a separate entrance. Our kids were entertained with gameboys and other children. The only thing bad was that dinner was served so late so the kids didn't eat until 9:30pm. By 10:30pm, dessert was served and most of the kids were passed out at the tables but mine had no problems. At least there were plenty of appetizers to start and I think the kids filled up on those.

I had the rib eye steak with mushroom peppercorn sauce, fresh vegetables and potatoes. Dessert was a chocolate ganache which was so rich and a mango flambe which was so good too. I'm still stuffed today! Hector had to work today so I took the kids to church, washed my car, did some quick shopping and ordered take-out for lunch for me. The kids are going to spend some time with Grandma so I need to catch up on laundry and straighten up around the house.