Happy 27 Birthday JT!

I love Superbowl Sunday. I could care less about the cheating Patriots but I enjoy watching the commercials. I think this one might be a favorite. I love me some Justin.
Magnetic Attraction Pepsi Stuff Super Bowl Justin Timberlake
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Go Girl

Oooh! My ass gets on fire whenever I hear this song! That Trina nasty though, fo'sho!

Tag, You're IT!!!!

You know those annoying e-mail forwards that you get where you answer personal questions about yourself then you have to forward it to 10 people and as soon as you hit Send a fairy or Justin Timberlake appears from your monitor? well, i secretly love them! Here is one that i just received.

If you opened it, you have to do it.
Then, send it back to the person who sent it to you
And the rest of your friends

Two names you go by: Big Baby, Patti Cakes

Two things you are wearing right now: Jeans and Chaco’s

Two of your favorite things to do: sunbathe poolside/beachside, giggle and play with Taro and Reagan

Two things you want very badly at the moment: Laptop, another SLR camera

Two people who will fill this out: Dunno

Two things you did last night: Had a lovely dinner, dessert and conversation with two girlfriends

Two things you're doing tomorrow: Having breakfast with a friend then manicures

Two favorite holidays: Thanksgiving and my birthday, HA HA

Favorite beverages: Bourbon and limeades. Not together!

Now, here's what you're supposed to do .. And please do not spoil the fun.

Hit forward, delete my answers and type in your
Answers. Then send this to a whole bunch of people you know INCLUDING the person who sent it to you. If you don't you'll receive bad luck, grow a sixth toe, and your cat will get run over.

TAG YOU'RE IT!

My Bucket List

I have not seen this movie (or any other for that matter) but hope to maybe once it comes out on DVD. I really like Rob Reiner's film's and enjoy Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. Since this movie has come out a lot of people have made their "Bucket List". Here is mine.

Visit the Galapagos Islands
Play with baby tigers
Play with baby grizzlies
Travel the Mediterranean by private boat
Watch Polar Bears by Snowcat
travel on the Orient Express
Lovely vacation with family (mom, dad, bro, sisters, in-laws, etc.)
attend a fashion show during fashion week in Paris
Visit all Seven Wonders of the World
Inspire someone
Karaoke
Drive a race car
Learn to cook and like it
make a quilt

I have another list of things I would like to do and places I would like to visit but I know that it will be completed sooner rather than later because Taro and I share the same passion for travel. I love that!

My Christmas Puppy

I just snapped these pictures of Henry. Isn't he just yummy? Look at his cute lil' paws!

More Flowers

I have to share another photo of my flowers that I received for my birthday. Taro brought me home the ones on the left and here are some of the cards I received. Don't you just love getting things in the mail?

Yes, I realize our Christmas tree is still up. For your information it is the only Christmas item that is still up in our house. A word of advice: don't ever get a flocked tree. Although incredibly beautiful, the lights are impossible to take off and our city garbage won't accept flocked trees. We will have to pay a fee of thirty dollars, I think to take to the dump. I love the look of a flocked tree. I would do it again if it wasn't so hard to dispose of.

Happy Birthday to ME

I just came home and found the most beautiful flower arrangement I have ever seen! The givers know me very well and they should, it's my wonderful family. Thank you so much Mom & Dad, Ingrid, Bill, Sofia, Toti and Marcos. I love it, fragrant too!

Tonight Taro is taking me to see a show called Trailer Park Musical. I'm very excited to dress up and have an evening out with my husband.

Happy Birthday

Today is my nephew, Evan's birthday. He is turning 13 and I still can't get over it. A handsome boy he has turned out to be. Evan was a really adorable baby and so good too. Ah, my heart is melting just thinking about it. I remember I would always ask him to let me hold him like a baby even when he got to be to big and heavy to carry.
Happy Birthday, Evan. I hope you have the best day! I love you.

18 Month Well Check

Reagan's 18 month (a month later) well check was today and here is his stat's.
Weight: 24 lbs
Height: 32 inches
Head: 48 cm

His pediatrician wants to have his hearing checked because he still isn't saying anywords. At this point I am not concerned. I have no doubt in my mind that his hearing isn't good but the Dr. feels it's best to have it checked.

Fergie - Clumsy

This is my new favorite song. Yes, I have many. I love, love, love this video. The make-up is my favorite part and I love the whole pop-up story book. The girl can't help it

In Case You Were Wondering...

...how I spent my Saturday.
Had breakfast and coffee and watched, I am embarrassed to say, Newport Harbor and Real World Sydney.
Got my nails done (OPI Sweet Heart). I love pink shades.
Played fetch outside with Henry.
Had lunch while reading the Wenatchee Business Journal. COVER TO COVER!
Took a yummy nap.
Missed and thought about Reagan almost every moment.

Happy Epiphany of the Lord

The Christmas Season this last year has been very special to me and I hope to continue some really great traditions. I have tried really, really hard not to get caught up in the stresses that come this time of year and truly focus and remember the reason for the season.
One of the things that I did this year was make an Advent wreath . By placing it on our dining table it helped us to remember to pray before every meal and and think about the upcoming birth of Christ.
Our nativity set was slowly put together. First the manger and animals were put up, then Mary and Joseph were added. We of course waited until Christmas to add baby Jesus. I can't wait until Reagan is older and he can understand all this. I hope to put the Three Wise Men somewhere in the house and slowly move them closer to the scene.
And to today we celebrated and went to an Epiphany Party at church and I plan to take down our decorations tonight. I can't wait until next year!

Freedom!

What to do!? Today i have the day all to my self. Taro and Reagan headed up to the mountain for some skiing and Reagan is in the mountain childcare. I am in heaven right now. The house is clean and quiet, love it. Hmm, I am thinking of getting my hair and nails done, meeting a friend for lunch and then coming home and reading a book. A nap sounds good too! What would you do?

New Year New Glassess

New Year New Glassess
Originally uploaded by Haute Mama.

All my life I have wanted to wear glasses and I finally have my wish! I have always thought I had perfect vision but I have never been comfortable with driving at night. Especially in the rain. I went to an eye doctor and he told me I have a stigmatism and fitted me for eyeglasses with an anti-reflective coating. What do you know, I can see. Crisper too. There is a slight difference with my vision but brightness and glare does not bother me anymore. What do you think of my new glasses?