Five Too Many (formerly Four Too Many)

Update on Gaby

2009-08-02T18:06:00.000-07:00

So it has been exactly 2 years today that I have posted. WOW, how time flies and how things change.

I was in a relationship that was going no where and now I have found the love of my life in the past two months and OMG, I can't believe how spectacular things are going.

I work with Wayne (in the picture) and have for about a year now. Little did I know he was watching me while I was working or just walking into the courtroom. He finally got the nerve to ask a co-worker of his if she knew me. Later that day we were emailing back and forth and the very next day we went on our first date. I so love first dates. First dates can be so unforgetable. We went to one of my friends' house after work for a few minutes before going to dinner, then we went to dinner and a walk in the park and just walked around and talked for HOURS!! He lives about an hour from the city I lived in and I felt bad because it was after midnight when he got home, and we had to work the next day. Our second date was Friday, May 20th...we went to the Dodger game. Well, needless to say, a lot of memories were created on the drive and when we got to the parking lot...my friend Christen had made me a drink for the 2 hour ride to the game and we stopped for me to use the restroom and I got another drink...well, by the time we got into the stadium, I had to use the restroom! There were so many cars in front of us and I felt like a kid doing the dance in the car when finally I found a space the little rental car could fit into. Thank goodness...oh wait...it was still too far from an entrance. Can you can say, BIG SUV? Yep, I totally went to the bathroom in the stadium. Oopsie!! :) Well, we finally got our seats and more beer and food to eat. But I had realized on the walk to the entrance that I had forgotten my sweater...Wayne totally bought me a sweatshirt later that evening. It was such a great night and I had a ton of fun. The Dodgers lost, but the night ended with fireworks after the game. The field was full of specators and we just stayed in our seats to watch. We took tons of pictures...oh wait, I took tons of drunk pictures. I didn't want to leave.

We made the 2 hour trip home to Bakersfield and we stayed at his uncles place. The next morning, Wayne drove me to pick up my vehicle. Since then we have been inseparable.

As you may remember, I was dating and living with this guy who turned out to be so impatient with me and my children and it got to the point where he didn't want to get married. Well after months of living with each other for a second time, it was time to call that relationship quits. I was asked by Wayne if he was the rebound relationship...I eloquently informed him that Chris was his own rebound relationship. I felt bad, but it was the actual truth.

Wayne and I have been together for just over 2 months and I can't believe I found another best friend. Wayne broke down all the walls around my heart and I his, and we are so happy together. I moved in within a month. We are so happy together and I can't imagine myself with anybody else. This relationship feels so comfortable and perfect that we are already talking about getting married next year. Between the two of us we will have 3 boys and 2 girls. I'm so excited. I feel I am already close to his daughters and it feels like we are truly one big happy family. We are slowly but surely getting the girls more often than what Wayne was getting them. I know it makes it easier on him. And he needs to be a huge part in their life. Just like I am in the boys' life.

I can't wait to blog about what's going on in our new family in the future. I'm so excited that I just want to share it with everyone.

I hope everyone had a great weekend and here's to the week ahead!! :)

New Job Update for Thursday Thirteen

2007-08-02T05:48:00.001-07:00

Thank you to Cindi for my TT header today.

I've been really bad lately with my blog but thought today would be a good day to give an update on the 13 things I like best about my new job!

1. I am a government employee who actually works her little bottom off, despite what most people say. But I guess that since I work in a courtroom, that would be a given.

2. I don't have to deal with my old whiny boss anymore.

3. I don't have to make friends with these new people, so I don't have to worry about personal backstabbing.

4. I have more holidays off because we follow the state holidays. The only thing that bites is that we don't get Christmas eve off because we get Caesar Chavez day instead (stupid California), oh well.

5. It's very interesting to see the type of people that come into a courtroom for regular Civil matters. Right now, I'm in a courtroom that handles small claims, name changes and unlawful detainers (Landlord's trying to evict their Tenant's for not paying rent). Oh, and harrassments, people trying to get restraining orders. Trying being the operative word here.

6. I have picked up the basics to doing the minute orders somewhat quickly. Thanks to my trainer who put together a cheat sheet with the codes that get inputted based on the case. Items need to be added, but at least it gives you a place to start.

7. I can now walk across the street every other Thursday to get my nails done. Happy dance going on for that one. No more having to fight downtown lunch traffic or trying to find a parking space. Oh, and I'm exercising myself by walking.

8. My courtroom is currently in the basement, therefore I get no cell phone coverage, therefore, the kids can't call me every 10 minutes to complain about each other.

9. Everyone, and I mean everyone that I have met are very nice and want to help you. I am truly grateful for that!!!!

10. I won't have to pay an arm and a leg for benefits. Just a finger or two. hahaha

11. I got a pay raise when I started this job :) That is always a benefit, but hey, sometimes making less is worth getting out of where you currently are, if you don't have as many deductions from your paycheck.

12. I don't start until 8:00 a.m. Which means that technically I can sleep in, but that usually gets me in trouble since I lose track of time. So since I have farther to drive, I'm trying to keep my mind on leaving at the same time I would leave previously when I had to be at work at 7:30.

13. And finally...I don't have to go out and get my law degree in order to be in the courtroom. I get to hear it all on my side of the room.

I hope everyone has a wonderful TT.

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Old job versus new job anxiety

2007-07-18T21:02:00.000-07:00

Why is it that we are all having a testing week? Mir seems to be having legitmate ones as well as I and many others. Mine seemed to have started last Monday when I got back from vacation and gave my verbal two weeks notice. As soon as I told my boss that I had a start date for the new job and that is was only two weeks away, she ran out of her office and out into the hallway outside the office and started crying. I had told her I was starting to look for somethign new that I could earn more money. After she calmed down (just a little) she brought in one of the owners so I could inform him to see what he would do or say about asking me to stay. I got a middle of the fence sense of feeling from him. I agreed to go home and think about my resignation over night and to call either him or my boss with any questions or concerns I had. Well I already knew my answer since I accepted the positon prior to going on vacation.

While making my announcement of my resignation during a staff meeting, I got a little upset because it was hard for me to tell these women (3 of whom I've worked with for over 6 years, almost 7) that I was leaving. Everyone has congratulation comments for me and wanting to know about my new position. All except 1 person. Job hater is what I will call her. Job hater was interviewed for my current position 3 years ago when the company decided to give me the position. While I know and have proof that she had a heads up that my resignation was coming, she surely didn't hide her excitement. Job hater is one of the quietest, nosiest persons in our office. Long sotry short, I've been struggling to get the manager to see that she really isn't the right person for the job. I know I shouldn't worry about this, but I do. The only reason I am leaving this job is for better growth opportunities.

I know, it should be for more money. I mean come on, I have my masters and I don't even make double minimum wage and I do the accounting for a multi-million dollar company. I guess I can only be grateful that I have proven to be trust worthy because instead of the day I gave my resignation, it wasn't my last day. And I am very happy about that, because come on, all I would have done after just getting back from vacation is sleep in. Right now I don't have to focus on the fact that I am scared beyond all belief for my new position. I've done secretarial work before and have loved my accounting job these last three years, but this is a courtroom clerk position. I'm excited but really scared because it is new. I know change is good and once I get in there and get my feet wet, I will love it. After all I wanted to be a lawyer when I grew up. This is the next best thing!!

Monday I plan to hang out with my bestest friend and the one who can calm me down pretty well I must say before the big start date on Tuesday. Here's to all of us who step into the world of the unknown to face new and better challenges, and that definately includes all the SAHM and WAHms.

Love Thursday #4

2007-07-18T17:34:00.001-07:00

Isn't this sweet? I received this from Chris on myspace, who received it from Cynthia...happy Love Thursday everyone!

I WROTE YOUR NAME ON A PIECE OF PAPER BUT I ACCIDENTLY THREW IT AWAY. I WROTE YOUR NAME ON MY HAND, BUT IT WASHED AWAY. I WROTE YOUR NAME IN THE SAND, BUT THE WAVES WHISPIRED IT AWAY. I WROTE YOUR NAME IN MY HEART, AND FOREVER IT WILL STAY. SEND THIS TO EVRYONE U LOVE INCLUDING ME. IF U SEND THIS TO 10 PEOPLE IN THE NEXT 45 MINUTES, THEN TOMORROW WILL BE THE BEST DAY EVER ""I FREAKIN LOVE YOU! Today is love your friends day. Send this to all your friends and me if I am one. If you get 7 back then you're LOVED

Wordless Wednesday #3 - Vacation Photos

2007-07-17T19:19:00.000-07:00

(Morro Bay and Avila, California)

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Who's My Daddy

2007-07-16T10:41:00.000-07:00

Isn't this onesie just the cutest? While I don't have any little ones that would fit into this, but I do have friends with newborns who would definitely be able to grow into it, right Monica? Go check out this site, they have a lot of really cute baby clothes.

New Layout Contest

2007-07-16T07:20:00.000-07:00

I've entered my blog into this contest and I need your help with trying to win. Obviously we would all like to win it, but I promise to vote for your site if you vote for mine. Please click on the button below. I would like to thank you in advance for your help.

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Chic Buds

2007-07-13T16:10:00.000-07:00

Okay, so while I love these, I'm entering this contest for a fellow blogger, Kelly. I think that over the past few weeks, she deserves to win something. So in the event that I win these lovely things, I will graciously pass them on to Kelly. So keep your fingers crossed!

I'm back

2007-07-13T08:08:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it has been so long since I've posted. I meant to post prior to going on vacation to wish everyone a happy and safe 4th of July, so happy belated 4th of July. I hope all of yours was much better than mine, but only as far as watching fireworks. Vacation was awesome, relaxing, but cold. Morro Bay had highs of 60, and it was foggy most of the time we were there, including during the evening of the 4th. The boys were a little bummed because all we could see was colored fog and only hear the boom. Oh well, maybe next year.

In the meantime, I got a job offer to work as a courtroom clerk for the superior courts. I'm excited and nervous. I got back from vacation and gave my 2 weeks and my boss went running out of her office crying because of it. Gotta do what you gotta do, right? I went yesterday and filled out all my paperwork and did the drug screening and physical. I start on July 24th, odd day to start, but oh well. My last day here doing the accounting thing is next Friday, the 20th. So I will get one more day off (Monday) before starting. Oh, a 3-day weekend and it's not even a holiday. How exciting!!! I know you're jealous, just kidding.

Most of the time I post during the day when I'm working, it may be a little slow for a few weeks, but I will do my best to sit down in the evening when I get home from work and share with you all my lovely little stories, and tell you all about Morro Bay.

Vacation countdown

2007-06-26T14:20:00.000-07:00

I'm going on vacation next week to Morro Bay, CA. I'm so excited and can't wait. All of us are going except Cynthia because she has summer school. I definitely feel for her, I've been there and done that. I have much to do and don't want to do it. And to make matters worse, I don't want to be at work and my boss is now off until Friday for medical reasons. She will be here all next week and then off again for 3-4 days after I return. It must be nice. Personally, if a person was to go to the doctor when some ailment comes on, it might not progress to something much more a year later. Very frustrating! Done with that rant...sorry all!

On to happy thoughts now. We will be going fishing in the ocean, which is fun. We will be barbequing and of course drinking! I truly hope the week goes by slow like it did in November when we were there for a week on our maiden voyage with the brand new trailer. Next week will be the first time we've taken it since we had warranty work done that occurred on the first trip. But that definitely didn't stop us when we went camping for New Years.

See you tomorrow for Wordless Wednesday, I better start thinking of something!

Confession Time & Space Shuttle Update

2007-06-22T22:27:00.000-07:00

Okay, so I just BARELY told Chris that I started blog and that I wrote about the space shuttle landing. He sometimes doesn't understand what I get from all of your blogs, so of course I was reluctant to show him mine. If you had previously noticed, all of my blogs were written during the day while I was at work. Well it seemed to go over well with him, so I'm quite excited. Now I can do like some of you and "threaten to put that on my blog". Doing what some "cherries" would call doing a Snoopy dance!

Update on the space shuttle, well Chris's pictures didn't come out on the cell phone, still kicking myself. But he goes back on Monday and will give the foreman our email address and pray that we get photos that were taken with a regular camera.

I think today was the perfect day to tell Chris about the blog since he was on cloud nine from watching the space shuttle, that and I should him my wordless wednesday photo from this week.

And since I hadn't written this before...15-year old daughter, Cynthia, hasn't been talking to me in about three weeks, but finally did tonight. She is so excited that she is getting her braces off on July 10th!

Space Shuttle

2007-06-22T11:52:00.000-07:00

The space shuttle is landing here in California today, in about an hour. I'm so jealous because Chris just happens to be working today out at Edward's Air Force Base and is getting one of the best seats in the house. He is working on the runway areas near some highly top secret stuff. And he has clearance to take photos. So he and other co-workers are going to be watching while the rest of us are doing our normal daily things. I will post pictures when I get them, but they won't be the best quality (his cell phone) because I being so stupid last night, forgot to put the digital cameral in the car. I could just kick myself!!!! But the company is taking a camera out for real photos and we will get those emailed to us later.

According to Chris, after the shuttle lands, it will taxi right flippin' in front of them. Stay tuned and wish for a safe return of the space shuttle and its crew.

Thursday Thirteen v. 3 - Facts about June 21st

2007-06-21T07:07:00.000-07:00

Thirteen Things about June 21st & Summer Solstice

1. In the United States and the rest of the northern hemisphere, the first day of the summer season is the day of the year when the Sun is farthest north (on June 21st or 22nd). This day is known as the Summer Solstice.

2. The day of the summer solstice is the longest day of the year. The length of time elapsed between sunrise and sunset on this day is a maximum for the year. In the United States, there are about 14½ hours of daylight on this day.

3. June 21 is the 172nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 193 days remaining.

4. On June 21, 1915, The U.S. Supreme Court hands down its decision in Guinn v. United States 238 US 247 1915, striking down an Oklahoma law denying the right to vote to some citizens.

5. On June 21, 1940, during World War II, France surrenders to Germany.

6. On June 21, 1973, In handing down the decision in Miller v. Calfiornia 413 US 15, the Supreme Court of the United States establishes the Miller Test, which now governs obscenity in U.S. law.

7. On June 21, 1982, John Hinckley is found not guilty by reason of insanity for the attempted assassination of U.S. President Ronald Reagan.

8. On June 21, 2003, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, by JK Rowling, is published worldwide (in English).

9. On June 21, 2006, Pluto's newly discovered moons are officially christened Nix and Hydra.

10. On June 21, 1947, Meredith Baxter and Michael Gross (co-stars of Family Ties) were born. (IMO, I thought that was very interesting.)

11. On June 21, 1973, Juliette Lewis was born.

12. To is Go Skateboard Day. (Personally my oldest son would love this day!)

13. Today is the last day the Gemini sun sign in Astrology. Tomorrow starts the Cancer sun sign.

Have a great Thursday everyone!!

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Wordless Wednesday - Wedding Location

2007-06-20T10:03:00.001-07:00

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Most Talented Kid Contest

2007-06-19T15:21:00.000-07:00

I'm writing to ask for your help with voting. The daughter of my fiance's friend is in a Kid's Talent Contest for singing and voting is going on now. Would you be as so kind to help out with voting? You can click here to vote. Her name is Danielle Morales and she is 9 years old. I appreciate all the help you can give. Voting is only allowed until tomorrow (Wednesday) sometime.

Thank you so much for your help!!!

Softball Update

2007-06-19T12:01:00.000-07:00

Last nights game was early, 6:30 p.m. and it was the first real game for this session. And guess what? All the girls showed up and one guy didn't. So they had enough players without having me play with flip flops on. Yeah!! And they actually won. I thought it was going to be a close game, and then miraculously, all our players came together and just started batting in runs one right after another. I believe we were up by 9 runs by the time the game was over.

It's kind of funny how the team now wants late games because it is starting to get really hot out there. Games are at 6:30, 7:45 and 9:00. The team was quite happy that we only have three 6:45 games scheduled and the rest are later after the sun is starting to go down or has gone down, meaning, it will be a little bit cooler. In the winter, they beg for the early game because it's too cold later. Hmmm, go figure.

Purse Lovers

2007-06-18T16:09:00.001-07:00

I so need to get this purse. It is too perfect! But all of you better not go out and buy them all and leave me empty handed.

Father's Day

2007-06-18T15:52:00.000-07:00

Hope everyone's Father's Day was good. Quest spent a few hours with his dad on Saturday since he was leaving for his boy scout camping trip at 8 a.m. Father's Day morning. The other two spent time with their dad yesterday, leaving Chris, Cynthia and I. So instead of bowling, we went to Chris's parents and had dinner.

But before we left to go over there, I got this really cute picture of new mr. kitten sleeping on his daddy's shoulder. (Chris had to put his reading glasses on to see the screen and forgot to take them off when I took this better picture.)

Ahhhh, how sweet is that? Hard to imagine that on Friday night new mr. kitten was staring at the fishes in the fish tank trying to catch them. He was doing a very good job, except for that stupid glass being in the way and all...hahahaha

New mr. kitten is so lovable. This morning, as Chris was leaving for work at the butt crack of dawn 5:30 a.m., he put new mr. kitten in bed with me and then I overslept until 7:45 a.m. Oops! Was supposed to be at work 15 minutes ago. Oh well, I'm already late, might as well just take my time. So I finally got to work at 8:30 or so, only to have to leave and take at test at the Superior Court Department for a position. I think I passed the test, but doubt I will interview as the position is for Courtroom Clerk (so very interesting) and I have NO, I mean NO legal terminology. Guess my search continues. Need to sit down and finish my application for CSUB, Credential Analyst Trainee. My friend works at CSUB and informed me to use their terminology within my application otherwise HR may not consider you. So I have made several changes.

We have softball tonight at 6:30 and I am crossing my fingers that all the girls will show up so we don't have another incident like last week.

Late Love Thursday

2007-06-15T09:24:00.000-07:00

I know, I'm a little late on this one, but it still counts, because I got this new little adorable kitten yesterday evening. Haven't decided what to call him yet, since I was supposed to get his sister, and her name would have been Sugar, because she was all white. But since the aunt of the person we got him from came when he wasn't home, I lost out.

So here's to loving a new kitten!

And of course, here is my first cat I got, Nutmeg. I love her because she is a grown cat, but she is so little and light weight unlike Rosemary, who I posted about on Wednesday.

Beach Blanket Bonanza

2007-06-14T14:00:00.001-07:00

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Thursday Thirteen v. 2

2007-06-14T12:07:00.000-07:00

Thirteen Things on my To Do List

1. Get laundry done for the 4 kids.
2. Go shopping for Quest for his week long Boy Scout camping trip to Mt. Shasta, and then pack him.
3. Must thank YellowRose for allowing others to use her Thursday Thirteen headers.
3. Plan meals for vacation time in just over 2 weeks.
4. Pay stupid car payment AGAIN. Will it ever end?
5. Take check to the bank so said car payment can be paid.
6. Find time to read my book "The Kept Woman" by Susan Donovan.
7. Go grocery shopping.
8. Buy Quest birthday card (oops) and Father's Day cards for Chris and the boys' dad from them.
9. Wear my two new pairs of really cute shoes I just received from Victoria Secrets. So excited!! Didn't expect the package until June 22nd.
10. Go to the gym for the first time in, I don't know, FOREVER, or start taking evening walks with Chris.
11. Keep motivated to come to work 2 more days (Thursday and Friday) and I'm almost done with Thursday :)
12. Take engagement ring in to get sized.
13. Think about what to cook for dinner.

Have a great Thursday everyone. Thanks for reading my blog.

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Wordless Wednesday

2007-06-13T15:36:00.000-07:00

Must be very quiet there is a fly on the ceiling!

Softball Update

2007-06-12T11:37:00.000-07:00

Chris and Lorrie...can't really see Lorrie since she is sitting down. But I sure made her laugh her butt off later on that evening.

Last night I attended the softball game (practice game #2). Actually I did a little more than sit on the side lines and cheer, I actually got to play. The team was short 2 girls. While waiting for a sister of a player, I got to play 2nd base. Since I was in flip flops, Chris wasn't too happy with me being out there. Basically, I made my own position. I was really supposed to play 2nd, but I was more of an additional short stop but between 1st and 2nd plates. I missed to balls that came at me from the same opposing batter, but what can I say, I tried my darndest!

Back on the side lines waiting for the big boys to finish their beers, I was trying to get some pictures of the boys. Of course they don't like their pictures taken, oh well, mom will win everytime, even if I have to be sneeky!

This is Quest getting up running away, while my back if facing him. Yes my hair got in the way since the camera is sitting on top of my head. Ojay, are you playing games while your grounded? I didn't think so. :)

Quest got away a little bit better this time, as he is a blur. Or maybe I was moving the camera trying to follow him. Of course Ojay is hiding too.

Quest is oblivious this time. Hi my sweet youngest son, Preston.

Happy 12th Birthday Quest

2007-06-09T18:49:00.000-07:00

Today is your birthday and I can not spend it with you because you are with our dad this weekend. But I can not wait to see you on Monday. 12 years ago I was laying in the hospital room, happy that I have had my second son. You scared me because the umbilical cord was wrapped around your neck and you weren't breathing for a few seconds after you were born. I was so worried about you. You stayed in neonatal intensive care for 2 days. Your brother was so excited to be the "big brother". And a big brother he became. He took his new job with a lot of pride and still does even though you get on his nerves. But just remember, you are only 2 years apart and you will be best friends later. Happy birthday Quest. I love you so very much!

Love,
Mom

Why don't people answer the question as you have asked it?

2007-06-08T14:34:00.000-07:00

It truly amazes me that there are actually people still out there that are asked a question and don't actually answer the question. Okay, we all know I work in Commercial Real Estate and I am the accountant who just happens to do ALL the accounting and billing. I went back and forth with a colleague during the past two days as to why I was billing (based on a Net Lease Commission) for work done one way when it should CLEARLY be billed another (Lease says Gross Lease). Back and forth, round and round and then OMG, the light bulb finally came on over her lovely head. As I was reading my blogs this morning, my work email popped of from said girl and it said, "you are correct". What? What do you mean I was correct? I could have told you that from the get go. Maybe it was because I actually had to contain myself by making a photocopy of said document and circle multiple times (taking my aggression out with a Sharpie) the one word "GROSS" that indicates the billing should be my way not hers. Now I'm back to the waiting game because apparently all these leases should be "Net" leases. So my question to her yesterday was, "So are you going to redo the lease?" I guess I will have to be patient and wait and see what comes across next week, or maybe in 4 weeks. Just like another piece of paper I received from her today that actually took 4 WEEKS for me to get, actually 5 now that I'm thinking about it.

So please people, answer the question for what the question is being asked. Don't volunteer information that is not necessary, I really don't care to hear about it. That is why I've gotten away (at work) from asking how someone's evening or weekend was. I'm going to find out anyways, because they will not hesitate to tell.

Have a good weekend, must step off my soapbox and make one delivery, plan for a bday party tomorrow, and manage to wake up at the butt crack of dawn to attend Andrea's graduation tomorrow morning at 7:15 a.m. Yes, you read that right.

Love Thursday

2007-06-07T11:46:00.000-07:00

In thinking about today's Love Thursday, I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to tell my really good friend, Andrea, that I am so proud of her. Andrea is graduating Saturday, which also happens to be my middle son's 12th birthday, with a Bachelors of Science, Psychology. It has been an emotional roller coaster, one that I can relate to on so many levels. Way to go and Congratulations Andrea!!

I also need to send out a congratulations to another friend of mine, Shannan. This one definitely fits into the "Love" of Love Thursday. Shannan got engaged to her boyfriend Ken during the Memorial Day weekend. I'm so happy she has FINALLY found her true love. And best of all, her daughter really likes him too!! Congratulations Shannan, Ken and Lauren.

Happy Love Thursday to everyone!

Thursday Thirteen

2007-06-06T16:28:00.000-07:00

Thirteen Things about Gaby1. My real name is Gabrielle.
2. I hated the nickname Gabby (Gaby) my whole life until I finally realized that I will never be able to get away from it, so now I just deal with it.
3. I have three boys, Ojay, Quest and Preston. Their dad named the first two and I thought it would be cool to name the third child with the first letter of their name as "P" because I already had "O" and "Q".
4. In sticking with that tradition, I named my first dog Shadow and the second dog Rascal, then Quest named his fish Tiger because it was orange and black striped with wiskers.
5. I have a calico cat and her name is Nutmeg, then Chris came along and wanted a cat and in sticking with spices he named her Rosemary.
6. I work in accounting for a large commercial real estate company.
7. I am a notary and I specialize in notarizing home loan refinances.
8. I am 33 years old.
9. I graduated in 2003 from University of Phoenix (night college) with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration and then in 2006 from CSUB (online classes - gotta love them) with a Masters of Science in Administration.
10. My good friend Andrea is graduating this Saturday from CSUB with a Bachelors of Science, Psychology. I'm so proud of her.
11. I'm planning on getting remarried March 8, 2008, if finances work out just right.
12. I love eating Hot Tamales.
13. I bowl in a Vegas league on Sunday's and our last night of bowling is at one of the bowling alleys in Las Vegas twice a year.

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Happy Wednesday

2007-06-06T12:01:00.000-07:00

Okay everyone, I'm doing much better today than yesterday. I got a verbal update from Chris regarding softball. They lost, not because they played against a better team (at least not 100% of the reason) but because they have 2 new girls on the team. It will take some time for them to get acclimated. Plus, since it's a co-ed team, the team's main focus is to go out there and have fun.

Diary of the Nello had a great blog today. Why is it that so many people in our households, including me, can not find what they are looking for? There has always been this problem in my household. I can't explain it. Most times it me having to go and point or get the item that is being sought after.

Funny thing is, this last time it was me who needed the help finding something. I had a test with the county on the Tuesday following the Memorial Day weekend. We were out of town the whole weekend and totally forgot about it. I was in the car taking the boys to their dad's so they could leave from there to go to school when I remembered Quest was receiving an award for 200 accelerated reader points. I couldn't quite put my finger on why I wasn't able to attend the ceremony. It took me 15 minutes to figure out why. Duh, I had a test at 9:00. Then it hit me. Where on earth did I put the postcard that I'm supposed to take with me that allows me to take the test? I got to work at 7:30 and racked my brain. Finally, after texting with Chris several times, he informed me as to where the card would be located at home on the horrendous kitchen counter that also serves as the mail holder. I left the office at 8:30 to rush home and begin my search. Just as I was ready to give up and go back to work, I FOUND IT! On the counter near where Chris had said it would be. I made it to my test in the nick of time and am still awaiting the results.

What makes my Wednesday a happy one, is while doing my random blog readings, I opened Miss M.'s and was casually reading her update, I laughed about the differences between "snooping" and "keeping your eyes open". As I got towards the bottom of the blog, there it was, my blog listed on her site. I couldn't believe it. I looked at those three little words "Four Too Many" and had to force myself to breath again, that it was actually MY BLOG listed there. While I know it's listed under "Blogs Better Than This", right now, I believe her blog is way better than mine as well as several others. But let me tell you, Miss M. made! my day! Thank you Miss M.

I wish you all have a Happy Wednesday, I need to go work on my Love Thursday topic.

No softball update

2007-06-05T09:20:00.000-07:00

Well sorry all, but I don't have an update from last night's softball practice game. Why you ask? Because I didn't go. I was mentally ready to go sit out in 90 degree weather and cheer on my team, but when it came down to it, I didn't go because Chris was upset with me for not helping him with the sprinklers in the back yard before the game.

I've had second thoughts on trying to make this blog about kids, maybe it should be about my relationship with everyone involved in my household. That might be more appropriate, only I don't want to scare you away because of all the issues that Chris and I seem to be having lately. There are so many things that I want to do, and fighting isn't one of them. I'm sad that my boys have returned to their dad's house for the week, but happy that he gets to spend time with them now too.

Maybe later today or tomorrow I will have something more upbeat to talk about. Until then, put a smile on your face for me.

Bad start to keeping up

2007-06-04T16:16:00.000-07:00

I am so glad it takes 21 days to create a habit. I keep reminding myself that I need to log on and write on here. I'm already thinking ahead to my topic tomorrow and have an idea. We (Chris and I) have softball tonight, actually he plays, I just sit on the side lines and am the official KOZIN-A-RUKUS cheerleader. I don't know how many of the friends will be there tonight, because it is Kim's birthday today and she is getting taken out to dinner by her man and family. Happy Birthday Kim!!!!

It was a long weekend with having to attend Chris's company picnic, having ALL the kids and bowling 6 games Sunday night, because we had to make up for going camping the previous weekend during the Memorial Day weekend. Cynthia came and spent the weekend with us and will be back next weekend for her regular weekend with us. The boys go back to their dad's tonight. I'll surely miss them while they are gone.

I'll give an update tomorrow regarding tonight practice softball game...stay tuned.

Officially a Freshman

2007-05-31T11:30:00.000-07:00

My oldest will officially be a freshman in High School this coming August. He says he wasn't nervous about the ceremony, I kind of believe him, but I'm sure there were some butterflies going on in his belly.

The next day, the 8th graders got to to to Magic Mtn. in Valencia, CA. He rode EVERY single roller coaster except for one...too long of a line. He definitely does not have my fear of heights.

I'm so proud of him!

Happy Tuesday! Graduation day for my oldest!

2007-05-29T14:34:00.001-07:00

Okay, so I totally forgot to post on Friday before I left work for the nice, long and relaxing 3-day weekend. Actually, I didn't exactly forget, our server here at work crashed and we were down the rest of the day on Friday.

Anyways, we went up to the mountains to stay with Chris's parents. It's only a little over an hour away from home and it's along the Kern River. It is so peaceful up there, as long as the other trailer owners are not there...of course, everyone was there this weekend. I tossed and turned all night on Saturday because the neighbors (bar owners here locally) had multiple friends/couples staying with them. Boy can these older people get their drunk on. They talked and talked all night long, and the later it got, the louder they got. I swear just as soon as one of the seemed to go to bed, another would pick up the decibel level where the other left off. And then yesterday morning, they started throwing stuff in the back of the truck at like 6:40 a.m. Hello, I don't have to go to work today, please be courteous. Lost cause if you ask me.

During the weekend, Chris's daughter turned 15. We didn't do anything big for her except wish her happy birthday and she got what she wanted for breakfast and dinner, and a cherry pie, which Chris and I picked up for her when we drove into Kernville (12 miles away) because I forgot to buy a tri-tip Friday when I was at the store. She's older and she still doesn't have the common sense to pick up after herself yet. Glad it wasn't our trailer, I would have been on Chris constantly to make her clean up. I try to stay consistent with the boys and they are respectful that when they leave the table, they ask to be excused as well as pick up all their belongings (plate, silverware, cup, soda, etc.) but oh no, not this girl. Granted her grandma will stack all the paper plates together to be thrown away, but still please just help out some! Enough about that.

Today my baby (actually my oldest son), Ojay, graduates from Junior High School tonight. I can't believe it is already here. It seems like yesterday that I took him to his first day of preschool and kindergarten. I did way better at preschool. I cried when I left him on his first day of kindergarten. He is growing up, last night the boys came back home and his brother announced that Ojay now has a myspace account. I totally told him he had to friend me immediately, which of course he did. He keeps a list of his user accounts and passwords at home, so at least I can go on and check out what he is doing.

Hope you all have a great start to a short week.

Love Thursday

2007-05-24T10:20:00.000-07:00

I just read this morning that Love is all Around is no longer a place I will be able to read about Love Thursday. I will have to rely on other favorites to get my Thursday fix. So instead of being sad about it, because after all it is Love Thursday, I wished the writers tons of luck on their next adventures. It is a great concept, so if you get a few moments, head on over there and peruse through the archives.

Happy Love Thursday!

1st Blog Ever

2007-05-23T16:07:00.000-07:00

Hello,

Today marks a first in my blogging experience. I have been reading various blogs for the past six months or so, and then I came across a horoscope for the month of June. I was told to keep a journal or something similar so I could refer back later in life. So since it's still May and it usually takes an average of 21 days to create a habit, I thought, "why not start here and early, that way I may be up to speed by the time June comes along." Here I am!

A little bit about me... I was married for 12 years until one day (actually the day before Valentine's Day 2005), my then husband informed me he didn't want to be married anymore. This was a long time coming, we tried, but it was not going to work out. I have three handsome boys, ages 14, 12 (June 9th) and 9 (nicknames to come later). This has been a difficult transition for them, but they have been adjusting just as us grown ups have.

Last year, I met the new love of my life, Chris aka new hubby to be. We have been inseparable since. He brings with him a 14 year old daughter and a 26 year old son. I have only had the responsibility of raising boys and now that there is a "girl" in the picture, I am terrified. I don't know how to raise a daughter, even if it is only every other weekend. What am I going to do? I hope you will stick around for my numerous adventures with raising not 3 but 4 too many children.

So for my first post, in my own opinion, I think I did a good job. I look forward to see you all around very soon.