My mom told me that my grandma asked her if I was having trouble sleeping because I was excited for moving day. I thought that was a little weird because I have slept just fine. Until last night. I don't know, blame in on the fact that my eczema prone skin decided to break out in a rash and itchiness as soon as I laid down. Or it possibly was because our new house is clean and germ free and ready to be lived in. Or maybe it was because we bought our paint last night, and the cans are all lined up waiting to be used. Or the boxes are just waiting to get transported and unpacked. Or that Stephanie was sleeping in our living room and was watching another episode of HGTV Moving Up and I wanted to watch it with her. I really don't know what caused me to be wide awake at 10:30-1:00am (actually a teenie tiny part may have been that Jose was snoring, and he never snores), but it gave me a chance to reminisce about my past birthdays. I started at age 10 and tried remember all my parties. Then I realized Stephanie celebrated three of my birthdays in a row with me, and I had to go tell her (at the same time I went searching for my eczema cream).
19th Birthday- Stephanie went to Santa Maria with me. We went to the drive in, SLO, and Madonna Inn with friends.
20th Birthday- the Ramirez's came to Santa Maria and we had a lobster bbq (SOOOO good)
21st Birthday- Stephanie and my roommates went to San Diego for the weekend.
Oh and in the middle of remembering all my past birthdays (which by the way I was able to do), I started planning my 25th Birthday/Housewarming party- side note: on HGTV First Home, a 39 year old woman was trying to buy her first home by the time she turned 40 so she could have her birthday/housewarming, but HGTV gave her a surprise moving in party and decorated her dining room, which I think is unfair that they will do it for her and not me. Anyway, back to my party. In my insomnia/excited hours I planned that my 25th party will include : appetizers (everyone bring one to share), ice cream sundaes (I have a million ice cream sundae cups in my parents attic that I bought in high school), and the signature drink the MARleneTINI. Yes that is right, while laying in bed I created my own drink. I would like to keep it a surprise until the unveiling at my party (most likely on Saturday, March 7th-mark your calendar), but I'm too excited. So here is the recipe- 7-up, vodka, and cherry and coconut flavored syrups. Shaken, not stirred. Add a cherry to the glass for a nice touch. I did wake Jose up to tell him about the MARleneTINI, but he just kind of grunted, so I went to the living room to tell Steph. She thought it was funny and laughed, but I think she liked the idea. I had to refresh Jose's mind this morning, and I think he liked the idea too.
I forgot to refresh his memory about waking him up another time last night. I had forgot to tell him that when Steph and I were cleaning the downstairs bathroom we noticed that it used to be painted hot pink/magenta. I had to scrub little hot magenta splatters of the mirror, and if you look closely at the screws and the edge of the mirror you see traces of magenta. Since I forgot to tell him, I woke him up at 12:00 to let him know. His response? "I'll pretend you didn't tell me that." But to be fair, he thought I said "I think we should paint the downstairs bathroom hot pink" not "The downstairs bathroom used to be painted hot pink." I'll have to remind him. On second thought, maybe I shouldn't. He may not be happy I woke him up so much, and I don't know if he finished his coffee yet!
All that to say that I had trouble sleeping last night because I am so excited and anxious to get our keys and MOVE IN! Our house is ready for us! My parents and Stephanie helped us sooo much this weekend to clean the place. It smells so good when you walk in now- in a garden fresh, bleachy sort of way. I totally recommend the Clorox disposable toilet bowl cleaner wand. Uh-mazing. I DO NOT recommend Tilex and a scrubbing sponge on base boards unless you want to strip paint. And 100% totally recommend Steph as a cleaning buddy if you want a hard worker and positive support!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Terrible, Horrible, No good, very bad day
Actually it isn't that bad, but I love exaggerating and wanted to use the line from a kids book I used to like.
Anyway, we aren't getting the keys to our new home tomorrow...there is a hold up with escrow (they are waiting on the HOA paperwork. You kidding me? Something that minor?!). The new projected closing date is next Thursday or Friday. If I didn't have a choice, I would say I can't wait another day. I mean there is no room in our tiny place, I cleaned the stove and oven 'til it shines, and we threw away all our food. That means eating out for a week!
You always know there is a possibility that escrow won't close on time, but everything was going perfect, and we were told repeatedly that it would close on time, so imagine our surprise two days before Moving Day! Ugh.
Anyway, we aren't getting the keys to our new home tomorrow...there is a hold up with escrow (they are waiting on the HOA paperwork. You kidding me? Something that minor?!). The new projected closing date is next Thursday or Friday. If I didn't have a choice, I would say I can't wait another day. I mean there is no room in our tiny place, I cleaned the stove and oven 'til it shines, and we threw away all our food. That means eating out for a week!
You always know there is a possibility that escrow won't close on time, but everything was going perfect, and we were told repeatedly that it would close on time, so imagine our surprise two days before Moving Day! Ugh.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
We still love you Chargers.
We just wanted to take a minute to thank all of you for your condolences over the lose of our Charger season. Your concern means a lot. We are hanging in there, and still proudly sport our Charger clothing (by we I mean Jose who recently acquired two new hats, a shirt, and a multitude of Charger signs to decorate the garage).
As for our previously announced Charger Superbowl party in the new home, the plans are being revised. The party may still happen pending the house being in presentable enough shape to show off (if the AFC west division winners were playing our Charger camping chairs would have sufficed as adequate living room furniture). Stay tuned for an official invite.
For now, lets just try to remember the positive aspects of the season. Lets focus on the little 5'6" lightening bug zig zagging down the field, and not criticize him for his lack of zigs and zags this past Sunday.
Moving in three days!
I am getting sooo tired of this
Until I think about this
And all this room!
This morning was more stressful than usual. After a year of living together, our bathroom seemed extra small. It was so hard sharing a little sink, and fighting for mirror space. You would think we would be used to it, but as of today we have had enough! Haha, only three more morning to deal with it!
As far as packing is concerned, we are doing well- though it seems never ending. I can't handle the maze of boxes that is consuming our 600 sq feet!
Until I think about this
And all this room!
This morning was more stressful than usual. After a year of living together, our bathroom seemed extra small. It was so hard sharing a little sink, and fighting for mirror space. You would think we would be used to it, but as of today we have had enough! Haha, only three more morning to deal with it!
As far as packing is concerned, we are doing well- though it seems never ending. I can't handle the maze of boxes that is consuming our 600 sq feet!
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Happy Birthday Jose!
The best husband in the entire world turned 27 today! I have been blessed to now have shared 3 birthdays with him. It is crazy to think that celebrating his 2006 birthday, I had no idea I would be marrying him. Now only two years later we've already been married a year!
I am so grateful to have him in my life! I can't wait to move into our first home, start a family, and watch him be a dad!
I love you so much Jose! I can't wait to spend another 60 (or more!) birthdays with you!
I am so grateful to have him in my life! I can't wait to move into our first home, start a family, and watch him be a dad!
I love you so much Jose! I can't wait to spend another 60 (or more!) birthdays with you!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Stealing from another blog
I read this quote on a blog I have recently discovered and it made me think:
"Sometimes I'd like to ask God why he allows poverty, famine, and injustice in the world when He could do something about it... but I am afraid God might ask me the same question." --Anonymous
The bloggers response to this quote was to make, along with her TEN KIDS, care packages for homeless that they will keep in the car and hand out when they get a chance. Pretty sweet idea.
I realize I talk about reading other people's blogs a lot. I am fascinated and drawn into a few families lives right now-- people I don't even know! Some of them I've included on the side bar on my blog. You should check them out.
CF Husband will celebrate his daughters 1st birthday tomorrow (like Jose!). A year ago his wife was in a coma about to die from CF, and his daughter was born at only 24 weeks gestation! It is a miracle to see how far they've come in this past year.
The mother of 10, adopted her 5th child knowing he had severe facial abnormalities. It is amazing to read her real, honest approach to parenting and adoption. http://smilesandtrials.blogspot.com/
Another couple has suffered six miscarriages and were finally able to adopt a precious little boy from Russia. I read over the last 4 months as they were about to adopt a newborn baby girl. I got so wrapped up in her yearning for a baby, that when she posted that the baby was born and she was going to meet her at the hospital, I felt like a friend of mine was getting the baby she dreamed of. Two days later when the birth mother changed her mind, I really felt like crying. Ask Jose, it is all I talked about for 2 days. http://our-journey-to-parenthood.blogspot.com/ (For other cool adoption blogs, check out her links on her sidebar).
My new favorite blog is Stretch Marks (check out my sidebar). She is a HILARIOUS woman, with a very creative writing style. You can download her e-book on her page and read the story of her 3 miscarriages, death of a newborn, and her adoption blessings that only could have happened by the work of the Lord. She does public speaking engagements, and someday I am going to make sure she comes to a church nearby.
All of those blogs that I am reading faithfully have one thing in common- well I guess two-- their love for God and their love for their family and children (Coincidentally my two favorite things!).
Those are just my favorite blogs of people I don't know! There isn't a day that goes by that I don't check to see how my good friend Chrissie is, and watch her progress in her pregnancy. Even though she is so far away, I feel like I still get to be a part of her life. Not to mention her sister's blog I stalk, just to see the most beautiful baby ever.
And then my friend Becca's blog is an amazing testimony of how God is using her to touch so many! Check out how God called her to raise money for people of Swaziland, and bless the poor and elderly.
And if you want to read the words of an amazing writer, my classmate from FFI Denise is the wittiest writer as she describes her everyday experiences. If I could afford it, I'd be hiring her to freelance my blog. No seriously, someone please give her a job. She was affected by the 100s of layoffs Focus on the Family was forced to do, but maintains a positive and funny outlook. http://denisemorris.wordpress.com/2009/01/07/80/
You would think that with all this reading I don't get much done, but don't worry I manage. ;-) I usually fit them all in on my breaks at work. Check them out if you can. I think they will inspire you- at least way more than my moving updates will!
"Sometimes I'd like to ask God why he allows poverty, famine, and injustice in the world when He could do something about it... but I am afraid God might ask me the same question." --Anonymous
The bloggers response to this quote was to make, along with her TEN KIDS, care packages for homeless that they will keep in the car and hand out when they get a chance. Pretty sweet idea.
I realize I talk about reading other people's blogs a lot. I am fascinated and drawn into a few families lives right now-- people I don't even know! Some of them I've included on the side bar on my blog. You should check them out.
CF Husband will celebrate his daughters 1st birthday tomorrow (like Jose!). A year ago his wife was in a coma about to die from CF, and his daughter was born at only 24 weeks gestation! It is a miracle to see how far they've come in this past year.
The mother of 10, adopted her 5th child knowing he had severe facial abnormalities. It is amazing to read her real, honest approach to parenting and adoption. http://smilesandtrials.blogspot.com/
Another couple has suffered six miscarriages and were finally able to adopt a precious little boy from Russia. I read over the last 4 months as they were about to adopt a newborn baby girl. I got so wrapped up in her yearning for a baby, that when she posted that the baby was born and she was going to meet her at the hospital, I felt like a friend of mine was getting the baby she dreamed of. Two days later when the birth mother changed her mind, I really felt like crying. Ask Jose, it is all I talked about for 2 days. http://our-journey-to-parenthood.blogspot.com/ (For other cool adoption blogs, check out her links on her sidebar).
My new favorite blog is Stretch Marks (check out my sidebar). She is a HILARIOUS woman, with a very creative writing style. You can download her e-book on her page and read the story of her 3 miscarriages, death of a newborn, and her adoption blessings that only could have happened by the work of the Lord. She does public speaking engagements, and someday I am going to make sure she comes to a church nearby.
All of those blogs that I am reading faithfully have one thing in common- well I guess two-- their love for God and their love for their family and children (Coincidentally my two favorite things!).
Those are just my favorite blogs of people I don't know! There isn't a day that goes by that I don't check to see how my good friend Chrissie is, and watch her progress in her pregnancy. Even though she is so far away, I feel like I still get to be a part of her life. Not to mention her sister's blog I stalk, just to see the most beautiful baby ever.
And then my friend Becca's blog is an amazing testimony of how God is using her to touch so many! Check out how God called her to raise money for people of Swaziland, and bless the poor and elderly.
And if you want to read the words of an amazing writer, my classmate from FFI Denise is the wittiest writer as she describes her everyday experiences. If I could afford it, I'd be hiring her to freelance my blog. No seriously, someone please give her a job. She was affected by the 100s of layoffs Focus on the Family was forced to do, but maintains a positive and funny outlook. http://denisemorris.wordpress.com/2009/01/07/80/
You would think that with all this reading I don't get much done, but don't worry I manage. ;-) I usually fit them all in on my breaks at work. Check them out if you can. I think they will inspire you- at least way more than my moving updates will!
Packing has begun
The move is feeling more real! Last night Jose and I rotated packing and playing Wii Fit. Almost all of our kitchen is packed! We only left out two of everything. There is still much to do, but it is a start. 9 days and counting!
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