Fall Soccer 2008

It's that time of year again---SOCCER!! This is AJ's 7th season and Alex's 2nd. AJ's team is purple this year and named the Puma Panthers (because they couldn't decide on which one to go by--but aren't they the same animal???) and Alex's team is green this year and is called the Green Goblins! Something new this season is that J is actually assistant coaching on AJ's team--fun for both AJ and J (fun for mom because she gets to send AJ to practice with J) AJ's team tied 0-0 and Alex's team won 4-1 (3 of the goals being scored by Alex himself!!! But who's bragging??) AJ of course decided to start the year off by giving me the usual heart attack by playing goalie for the second half--which he blocked to great shots!! Looks like it's going to be a great season!!

GO AJ!!

AJ--goalie

Alex ready to start the game!

Alex in action going for the goal!

Balloona Pallooza!!!

So we went with our friends the Thomas' to the Ballona Pallooza put on by the city. They promised us a balloon glow, good music, and free entrance with cheap parking. WELL..... the line was a nightmare to park so we ended up parking across the street and hiking in, only to find out that they weren't doing the balloon glow, the band Everclear was playing but was delayed and had sound probs, BUT of course we had a great time!!! When in doubt dance around, act crazy, and embarrass the heck out of your kids!! The fireworks were a great way to end the night. No matter where we go, we always make a fun time of it!!!

AJ was so steamed off about them not having the balloons his head caught on fire!!

More balloon-less fire glows.

Kristen and I in the mosh pit (she almost got thrown up on--ask her about it)

Matt and J in the mosh pit throwin up their gansta signs for Everclear.

Cool Fireworks!!

This is the best video EVER--we totally embarrassed our kids! 867-5309 YEAH BABY!!

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As AJ and I were coming home today from school, we found ourselves on the wrong "end" of this picture. We laughed when we started thinking of what and who they reminded us of. Write a few headlines if you find this as comical as we did.
Here's a freebie:
"Obama/Biden hit the campaign trail" (hee hee!)
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Back to School Open House

Ok in my day open houses were come, tour the room, talk to the teacher, then leave. Oh no! Not anymore. First the Honor choir performed, there was a spaghetti dinner, they had folklorico dancers, and the usual tour the room, as well as pass out pin numbers to log onto a website to check on your kids grades. WOW! It was a great night--way better than the usual.
Alex enjoying the 'sgetti

The entertainment

Alex and his teacher Mrs. Medina--she got down to be on his level so Alex got down too, funny!

AJ and his teacher Mrs. Cline --he's almost as tall as her, no kneeling!!


A little snippet from their performance, AJ is right in front in the red t-shirt.

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So we ate dinner at Taco Bell and this was parked next to us. Should we read it as a sign of what happens to you if you eat here?? If you look close you can see a coffin in the back!! Yikes!
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Workin' Girl!!

Ok so I started working again this week. Man oh man am I beat!! Can you see the bags under my eyes already??? It is great to get out of the house and earn some "fun" money, but these early mornings---waking up at 3:45---is going to kill me!! Thanks to Bell for a perfect job for those mom's who still want to be mom's. This note was waiting for me at home after my first day!! Love you family!!!

Happy Birthday to Me!

I officially celebrated my birthday for like a week, and what did I do....EAT!! Ya, everything I did centered around going out to eat. Oh well, priorities right? Thanks to everyone for all the well wishes, lunches ;-) and everything!!


Great girlfriends Emily and Nena taking me out to lunch--
Los Tacos Baby!!

My family at one of my favorite spots--
Red Robin Baby!!!

J and I at the District, trying out a new place---
The Elephant Bar Baby!!!

Another grat gal-pal Jen and I at a new place--
Cafe Rio Baby!!

Resting after all the food!!

Twilight

Saw this on another blog--thought I'd pass it along

I just heard that the Twilight movie release has been moved up to November 21st! I guess this might be because Harry Potter was postponed. What do you think???

Happy 9th AJ!!!!

Today our AJ turned 9! I can't believe how fast it happens--poof! We were remembering what we were doing 9 years ago the night before he was born. I had to check into the hospital at midnight--my doctor thinking that I would have the typical long first labor. Surprise, he was born at 9:37 am. Even more special was that I got to come home the next day on my birthday with the best present ever--our first baby! What a blessing and joy it is that he is our son. We love you AJ!!

p.s. yes that is a 6 candle on the cake that we had from Alex's birthday that we just turned upside down for a 9 and stuck a match on it. AJ was like, "Man my parents are cheap!!" LOL! We are resourceful AJ, resourceful!! (Mostly because we couldn't find any other candles)