Around Here

(Way back in April)

We have celebrated birthdays- Happy Birthday Dad & David!

Happy Birthday Soon-To-Be-Mommy Bahar!

Happy Birthday Eileen!

Happy 1st Birthday Natalie!

We have said our goodbyes-

My grandfather (Dad's dad) passed away early April. He lived a very full 93 years.

Meeting new family for the first time.

We took a short trip to Pala-

This place is out in the middle of nowhere. I loved it. Very peacefull and green.

We have been very busy with work-

Region Meeting in Los Gatos

Stevie working the phone.

More trainings.

We have visited friends & family-

Erika & Baby Seraya

Dinner at the Irvine Spectrum with Dad, Mom & Aunt Anita

Dave and Laila came to visit for a weekend.

Beach Reading

It has been raining in Southern CA quite a bit.

As soon as the skies cleared and the sun appeared, Steve and I headed for the coast. We spent an early weekend morning reading on the beach in Corona del Mar (I know, I know, more beach pictures).

Steve is currently reading "The Book of Basketball" by Bill Simmons. Shocker.

I am reading "The Secret".

My Valentines

This year we spent Valentine's Day weekend with my family, Mom, Dad and Kelly! They drove down for the long weekend and we had a fabulous time. I really missed them, especially my mom. Even though I talk to her on the phone every day, being able to give her a real hug is the BEST. The last time we saw them was on Thanksgiving, almost four months ago. They couldn't have picked a better weekend, it was 80 the entire time. Excellent beach weather!

Side note: I thought my camera was done after my purse flooded with a half-way closed water bottle, but it miraculously came back to life. Just in time to take pictures of My Valentines.They're giggling because I am funny.

Eww gross, jk. They love each other.

The boys disappeared for a little bit and came back with these. Good job guys!Dad bought Mom some sparkly jewelry.

Our V Day dinner spot in Laguna Beach.

This was our view during dinner.

Steve devouring his steak.

Mom posing with Cupid.

The guys.

Mmmm, these tasted as good as they look.

After dinner we walked down to the beach. Aren't they cute? We will see them again at Kelly's graduation in June. I can't believe she is going to college, WOW! I am old.

Just the Girls

Back in January a group of us girls got together for my girl friend, Shannon's birthday. Eileen hosted at her new place in Huntington Beach and cooked up a great dinner.

Happy Birthday Steve

I have some catching up to do. On January 13th, Steve celebrated a BIG birthday. He turned 40! This year our families and friends contributed to a very special birthday gift--a Birthday Book! Weeks before Steve's special day, I collected heart-felt letters, poems, pictures and a very creative song from Steve's best friend, Darren, "Can't Find a Better Friend (Man)". Yes, a Pearl Jam song, one of Steve's favorite. I compiled all the messages and created a scrapbook for Steve. I gave it to him at dinner at P.F Chang's. I wish I could have captured his intial reaction. To everyone---he LOVED it and was SPEECHLESS!

Thank you for contributing and making his 40th birthday one to remember.