the end to a great weekend....

This weekend was one of those that you just bask in the joy of it all. Nothing terribly exciting happened, it was just full of many moments that makes me Thank the good Lord above that I am Gia's mom and Ralph's wife.

Friday, I had a late meeting in the OC, so I came home to my man and my girl at the pool. Actually, they had finished swimming and GG was laying on Ralph's tummy on a lounge. SO STINKIN' cute. We proceeded to make tacos and eat frozen yogurt. It was great fun.

Saturday morning, I made tortillas. Lot's of fun, but I think in the future I need to resist my desire to be healthy and just use the lard. For all of the work, they just weren't that good. Then GG and I took a nap (thank you Ralph!) and we ran errands all afternoon. While gone for a VERY long time, I don't really think that we got that much accopmplished.

Sunday morning was mass and then Ralph and Gia took a nap and I went grocery shopping. MY FAVORITE! Ralph and I had some very yummy cuban sandwiches for lunch and the weekend was brought to a close with a wonderful family bike ride.

That's all. Now I am back in the swing of things. Refreshed from spending time with my favorite people in the world!

Cell Phone Vs. Bible

My sister in law sent this to me, and I really think it has some valuable truths!


CELL PHONE vs. BIBLE

I wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell phone?

What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?

What if we flipped through it several time a day?

What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it?

What if we used it to receive messages from the text?

What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it?

What if we gave it to Kids as gifts?

What if we used it when we traveled?

What if we used it in case of emergency?

This is something to make you go....hmm...where is my Bible?

Oh, and one more thing. ...Unlike our cell phone, we don't have to worry About our Bible being disconnected because Jesus already paid the bill.

Makes you stop and think 'where are my priorities?

And no dropped calls!

Ralph, COME HOME!!!!

Ralph has been gone since Monday. Away on business. First to Dallas then Vegas. He's enjoying the high life....nice hotels, huge fantastic company dinners, full nights of sleep.....the pre baby life! Now, don't get me wrong, this gal loves some alone time. Control of the remote. Control of the light....I can read as late as I want to. 100% hugs from the little one. It is all great! But I am ready to have my hubs back. I miss him. His smell, his hugs, his kisses...the way he holds Gia, the way she looks at him.....luckily, he comes home today!

Gia the Talker

.....so I picked her up from school yesterday where she had spent part of the day in the toddler room. When I asked how she was I expected the normal "She's great" reply. Instead, she said, "Well, she was good for the most part." "For the most part!?" I echoed in shock.

"What on earth did she do?"

"Well, she wakes up earlier than the other toddlers and she just can't seem to stop talking."

.....I guess she does have part of me in her.......

Joy is....

· Joy is, hearing Gia laugh hysterically
· Joy is, having a great conversation with Ralph
· Joy is, seeing Gia’s smile
· Joy is, being around for all of Gia’s busyness
· Joy is, being the recipient of Ralph’s good night back of the neck kisses and “I love you, good nights”
· Joy is, coming home to a clean house and a pantry full of delicious goodies to transform into a culinary masterpiece….or just shake and bake
· Joy is, closing a big deal
· Joy is, watching “Miracle on 34th Street” with the Meezer and not having to listen to a single word of the movie and just talking and laughing the entire time
· Joy is, an unexpected Kari Day
· Joy is, fitting into my jeans and knowing they look great
· Joy is, being a wife, mom, daughter, sister, worker bee
· Joy is, serving my family cheerfully and not complaining

Just a little about mua!

What time did you get up this morning? 7:30....RT, Gi Gi and I decided to have a family morning! What fun!

Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds, diamonds, diamonds--unless, do the pearls come WITH diamonds?


Last movie you saw in the theater? 21


What is your favorite TV show? House

What did you eat for Breakfast? String Cheese and Egg Whites

What is your middle name? Leigh....given middle name at birth....now my former maiden name

What food do you dislike? I like it all!

What is your favorite CD at the moment? Van Morrison

What kind of car do you drive? Lexus GX 470

Favorite sandwich? Salami and provolone with all the fixin's

What characteristics do you despise? Lies and being just plain rude.


Favorite item of clothing? this moment...searsucker wide leg pants


If you could go anywhere in the world for a vacation, where would you go? Greece


What color is your bathroom? brown and blue

Favorite brand of clothing? Miss Me

Where would you retire? Marin, CA

Most memorable birthday? 21

Favorite sport to watch? SOONER FOOTBALL

Are you a morning or a night person? Morning most of the time

What is your shoe size? 9

What did you want to be when you were little? Movie Star

What are you today? Wife, mom, Advertising

What is your favorite candy? Kit Kat


Your favorite flower?Tulips


What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? May 31---H town for my HS reunion


What are you listening to right now? Nothing

What was the last thing you ate? String Cheese and Egg Whites

Do you wish on stars? Yes

If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Green


What is your pet peeve? When people forget simple manners...look people in the eye, please, thank you....they go a long way people


Last person you spoke to on the phone? RT

Favorite soft drink? Diet Coke

Favorite restaurant? Mastro's

Hair Color? Brown


Favorite day of the year? Christmas


What was your favorite toy as a child? My little pony

Summer or winter? Winter


Hugs or kisses? both


Chocolate or vanilla? Chocolate


When was the last time you cried? A week ago--Easter music gets me


What is under your bed? Dust bunnies? Haven't looked in a while


Who is the friend you’ve had the longest? Amy T.

What did you do last night? drove home from Fresno

Favorite smell? Gia and Ralph

What are you afraid of? losing my family

How many keys on your key ring? 4


Favorite day of the week? Saturday mornings


How many states have you lived in? Four--California, Texas, Oklahoma and Maine

Do you make friends easily? Yes


How many words did spell check have to correct? None. I self-correct as I go.
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Happy Monday!

Sewing, sewing, sewing seeds!

Sew here it is! I bought my first sewing machine today online. It should arrive shortly, and I will begin my new goal….becoming a fashionista for less! Also, sewing some darling little ditties and costumes for my lovey just like my mom did for me as a wee little one.

I can not wait for it to come! I am having a little buyers remorse only beacuase I would really like to begin my sewing adventures now!!! Oh well. Patience is a virtue. Patience is a virtue.