December, Pre-Christmas

Everyone is doing well. We added another addition to our family back in November, her name is Willow. I only intended to clean her up & give her away. But who could resist this face (either one, haha)!?!?

My surgery date has been post-poned until after the 1st of the year. It was quite a blow to learn that my insurance was changing. I'm finished with my health program & all I need is a surgery date ....& unfortunately December was booked! But that means Jan or Feb 2010 will be the start of a good year!

Looking forward to all the up & coming events for Jamie & Scott's wedding. I still can't believe my baby sister is getting married...haha I just got married myself!

Here is another video collage of Michael's birthday & some holiday events. More to come!

November 2009

October 2009

End of Summer So-Cal Trip

Despite the lack of adequate funds, we decided to head down to Fallbrook this past Labor Day Wknd to visit my mom & family. It was a spur of the moment decision. It was about 7pm on Friday, as I was talking with Michael on my drive home, I was like "You wanna go?"...."Sure"...."Ok, start packing!" By 8:30 we were loaded & ready to hit the road for our 5hr trip south! Made it to Aunt Shirly's (my Nina's) by 1am....and as promised Matt was waiting with a beer for Mike! I got to meet Natalie's boyfriend for the 1st time in the 1 1/2 years they've been together. As much as I was wanting to dislike this cat....I admit he's a pretty decent person. I mean he's gotta be a pretty brave soul to hook up with one of the Cudd girls, haha! Poor guy! We BBQd & went swimming @ Tommy's on Saturday...had a Poker Party that night....and hit Oceanside Beach on Sunday....with a final farewell to summer bonfire that night. I loved getting to spend time with Matt & Tommy's families, & getting to know their kids. BTW....I still owe Matt a shove in the pool, I'll get 'em!

Camden Hoff (Tommy's youngest)

Haylie Horn (Matt's oldest)

Natalie & Mom

Matt & Kim

Mom & Kim

Colin Hoff (Tommy's oldest)

Uncle Tom & his new hog (name TBD)

Tony (Natty's BF)

Haylie & Aunt Lorrie

Cousins Matt & Kim playing poker

Kim winning poker!!

Kim's winning shot of choice!

Natty & Tony @ the beach (Tony hasn't been since he was 6yrs old)

Mike & Kim (brrrr, water was nippy)

Hi Mom, enjoy the sun!

Can I go play in the water now :( ???

Being buried makes me giggle!

Random HOT guys on the beach ***drool***

Tyler Horn (Matt's youngest)....his turn to be buried!

Cool shot of a stick burning in the firepit

Out of sticks...lets burn HUGE pallets...genius idea! NOT!

Lady In Red...

1 Year Anniversary Photos

Original photo does not have the gold swirls.

If you would like a print of this photo, email me & let me know!

Glamor Shot Wedding Portrait!

Day Off!

Today was my day off. It's weird to have one of those in the middle of the week, but this one was definetly needed. Yesterday we celebrated my co-worker Amanprit's birthday & I think I just over did it on the goodies. I made 7 layer bean dip (no left overs btw), there was spaghetti, casserole, soda, cake....TOO MUCH SUGAR & carbs for me! I have been so good that within an hour after returning from lunch I was sick to my stomach! So a day off was in order to recoop.

I took Miss Olivia to her first vet visit. She meowed the whole way over, but was surprisingly very calm when she saw the doctor. He checked her over & gave her a clean bill of health. The little rascal slept the whole way home! I was amazed at her tranquil behavior.

After dropping Miss Olivia off at home, I headed back to town to kill time before Mike got home from work. I headed to Wal-Mart to see if there was anything good in the redbox worth renting. It must have been pure luck, because I managed to get front row parking today! Then I go in & the only thing that I haven't seen yet was a scary movie so I rented it (Haunting In Conneticut---too fake for me, not so scary). Then I start meandering through the store, I mean come on it's Wal-Mart, I'm sure I can find something I need for real cheap, right!?


Heading back to my car (remember not a far walk because I was parked real close) I notice a glare of sunlight hitting the rear fender, & it doesn't look right. I step up closer with the cart & start to hit the unlock button on my keyes. Oh damnit! There is a big friggin' dent in the rear fender! When the hell did that happen!? There was no cars parked next to me...I didn't hit anything this time (I SWEAR)....what's that I see???..."Laredo".... Hahahaha, oops not my car, I'm one aisle over! Whew!


I ended up making Mike & I burritos for dinner tonight. I'm buying healthy foods...even whole wheat tortillas. However, I do not recommend Guerreros whole wheat tortillas. They stuck together & shredded & fell apart the minute I tried to roll them into burritos! Am I missing something?! They were a mess to eat needless to say. But the best is yet to come for the evening....



Mike & I are addicted to the show GhostHunters...as I may have previously mentioned....and it's on TV tonight. I'm not sure if I believe in this ghost hunting stuff, but they sure do make it fun to watch...and some of these guys are good looking too! Check it out on the SyFy channel, Wed nights @ 9pm!

1...2...3...Cheese!

Today I went & took some Glamor shots for fun... (and maybe as an Anniversary gift for Mike). I took a few with my veil, tiara, & earrings worn on my wedding day. Also the traditional feather boa poses too! Lots of fun! This is the 1st time I have ever worn fake eyelashes & I think they really made my eyes stand out. The darkening of my eyebrows got a lot of compliments as well. Yay for the day of beauty! I loved the makeup so much I came home & did some self portraits...(haha yep even the classic in the bathroom shot, you can see the shower curtain, just convenient because you take once last look in the mirror & snap!). Here they are....and YES...Natalie & I could be twins if I was as high maintenance as she is!

Bella & Olivia Andre

Beyonce who???

Mike & Bella

Toy Time!

Who Loves Kitty?!

Sleepy Time

If You Look Really Close You Can See Miss Bella Sticking Out Her Tongue!

Miss Bella Knows Better, She Is Only 15 In Human Years, Too Young For That!

Summer Fun Hawaiian Style

Miss Bella Trying On Dad's Hat Prior To The Tim McGraw Concert

Our Randy Wolfe Fan, Go Dodgers!

Too Precious

Miss Olivia Is A Little Rascal