1st fishing trip of the year

My dad, nephew, and I went up to Sly lake to do some fishing. Little did we know, someone had told the fish we were coming. Only 5 didn't get the memo. We caught mostly trout, but Brennen caught 2 bass. I must say, I'm not a fan of catching trout. They die too easily trying to get the hook out. Then when you throw them back in the water, they go belly up. It was very sad, I was traumatized. I commited fish murder. Ah, well...eventually they disappeared. Maybe I made a bigger fish's day and they got a free lunch.

Brennen and his 1st bass

the trout i killed

dad and his trout

BEACH FUNNESS

THE AMAZING VIEW!

dogs playing in the surf.

dad and i over-looking the ocean.




mom and i goofying off






me hanging out with my new pal "Hairy Otter"..*see T-shirt*





me cooking dinner, YES I KNOW HOW TO COOK! :p




mom and i



I went with my parents down to Newbrighton Beach for the week. It was like camping, but with the beach right there. So much fun!! The weather was B-E-A utiful!! Nice fresh air, great view, and I didn't get hurt! WOO HOO for that! Well, there was the slice my thumb wide open the day before, BUT THAT DOESN'T COUNT! The first day we went to my dad's father's grave in Los Gatos. He died before I was born. Then we went around to all our old memories from when we lived in San Jose. The hospital where I was born, our old houses, old schools, and the best pizza place ever Bogeys. The next day we went to Santa Cruz and played around on the Boardwalk. Then went over to Monterey to see my mom's side of the family at the cemetery. It was Memorial Day, had to pay our respects. The other days we just hung out around camp and relaxed. We had some drama across the way, 4 or 5 guys and 2 girls, and the police and park rangers showed up. Duke got to play on the beach and run in the surf. He LOVES the beach!!! All in all it was a great lil trip!!

MEMORIAL DAY

Why do we celebrate Memorial Day?

Memorial Day is a United States Federal Holiday that is observed on the last Monday of May (observed in 2008 on May 26). It was formerly known as Decoration Day; and for many years observed on May 30, regardless of the day of the week. This holiday commemorates U.S. men and women who have died in military service to their country. It began first to honor Union soldiers who died during the American Civil War. After World War I, it was expanded to include those who died in any war or military action.


What does Memorial Day mean to me?

The first thing I think of is our current men and women serving our country. Anyone that doesn't support our troops needs to take a hike. I'm so sick of all this "anti american" bologna. Maybe you need to take a history class again, or watch the footage of those plans flying into 3 of our great landmarks. Our neighbor gave his life in Iraq in 2004. Michael Anderson died in Fallujah, Iraq Dec. 14th, 2004 during a house to house searches. I think we all need to take a step back and realize all these amazing people do in the name of our freedom.

THANKFUL THURSDAY

I'm thankful for Ashley doing something with my hair, man it was out of control. I hadn't been in to have it done since we went to Disneyland in Dec....so THANKS ASH!!!

SUMMER IS HERE

Today was our first day of 100 degrees. Man, its so hot. I just spent the day out by the pool trying to stay cool. Still trying to get Duke to like swimming. That poor boy is going to melt if he doesn't learn fast. Last night it was so hot I had to put an ice pack under his blanket. Worked like a charm! Best sleep I've gotten in over a week.

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THANKFUL THURSDAY

I GOT THE JOB!!! I'm so super excited! I got a call this morning extending a job offer. I will know more details later on today. Thanks for all the "good lucks" from you all!! I will update the details when I find out!!

Details: I have to pass the background check *hopefully they won't find out I'm the 07 midnight rabbit murder, lys dont squel*, then Occapational Health will call me in for lab work and a TB test, THEN I go for ornitation, and FINALLY I start training up in Stockton. They told me it all should take 3 weeks to get to the training. When she told me how much an hour I almost dropped the phone $17.41. I will only be working 40 hours or so a pay period for now until they figure out what the work load will be like. Knowing this town and how many county patients there are, I'm sure we will be PLENTY busy. So, wish me luck on this new adventure. I can't wait to start a "big girl" job and this new step in life! GO ME!! I should start orientation in about 2-3 weeks.

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for "5th of May") is a regional holiday in Mexico, primarily celebrated in the state of Puebla. The holiday commemorates an initial victory of Mexican forces led by General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín over French forces in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. The date is observed in the United States and other locations around the world as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. A common misconception in the United States is that Cinco de Mayo is Mexico's Independence Day; Mexico's Independence Day is actually September 16 (dieciséis de septiembre in Spanish), which is the most important national patriotic holiday in Mexico.

Wish me luck...

I went and interviewed with Health Care Labs today, they are an outreach program from St. Jospeh's Hospital in Stockton. They are opening a new lab on 5th St here in Modesto. They got the contract with the county to pick up all the county patients. I'm really keeping my fingers crossed that I get a good news phone call the end of the week. Everyone keep your fingers crossed for me, K?!?

can you tell i was really nervous? what am i doing with my hands??

Congrats Jeff!

He met Kristen while they were volunteers at DMC(where my mom and I work). They dated off and on through out high school. They took a break while Jeff was sick, but got back together about a year after the treatment was done. He took her to San Fransisco last October to propose, and of course she said yes. They have set the wedding for Oct. 25th. I don't think I tell his story quite enough, just to everyone I meet. He has come such a long way, and I'm very proud of him and the man he has grown up to be.

Flashback Friday...

I thought I would flashback to 1998. The year I graduated high school. Its been 10 years since that blessed event. I am so thankful to be done with that chapter of my life. And thank you Alyssa for begging our English teacher to pass me. I might still be a student if you hadn't! ha ha...Makes me wonder, I know how hard and challenging it was for me in '98, what will it be like when my kids get there? Scary how much the world has changed.

Thankful Thursday

What should I be thankful for this Thursday? Um, I think I will just stick with a generalized "thankful". Too many things to try and list or pick just one. Thankful for life. Its not the way I want it to be, but it is what it is. Things could always be worse. Today is a new day!