Cash turns 3 today!
We love you Cash! You bring so much joy and happiness into our lives.
You're a terror sometimes, but you are still the apple of our eyes (ok, you and Jamba).
Love,
Mommy, Daddy and Jamba
Life is GRAND!
Super Panda
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Birthday Boy
My baby is growing up...
Cash turns 3 today!
We love you Cash! You bring so much joy and happiness into our lives.
You're a terror sometimes, but you are still the apple of our eyes (ok, you and Jamba).
Love,
Mommy, Daddy and Jamba
Life is GRAND!
Super Panda
Cash turns 3 today!
We love you Cash! You bring so much joy and happiness into our lives.
You're a terror sometimes, but you are still the apple of our eyes (ok, you and Jamba).
Love,
Mommy, Daddy and Jamba
Life is GRAND!
Super Panda
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Drama Queens
E: i need to find the strength to make it to trader joe's
E: HAHAHa
N: haha
N: we are such drama queens
N: love it
E: HAHAHHAHAHA
E: it's even funnier that it's soo natural
E: HAHAH
N: yes!
N: haha
N:like we don't think twice about it
E: not one bit!
E: HAHAHa
N: haha
N: we are such drama queens
N: love it
E: HAHAHHAHAHA
E: it's even funnier that it's soo natural
E: HAHAH
N: yes!
N: haha
N:like we don't think twice about it
E: not one bit!
Today is the day
that Milo's academy started.
Drill Tower 40 in San Pedro.
He left yesterday morning- very early, in the pouring rain. He had to meet his class at 9 AM.
Last night, was the first night I spent ALONE in the new house.
Weird experience. I was up every hour. The boys barked at everything.
I had the lights on for a bit. Turned it off. Turned the TV on for some company, then turned it off. Damn. This is going to take some getting used to for real.
I can only hope it gets easier as time goes by.
Milo comes home tonight. He's off tomorrow.
It'll be nice having someone to share the bed with. Too bad, it's only for tonight- that is, until Friday night.
He's off tomorrow, but going back mid day.
He'll be home Friday, Saturday night.
Then the cycle starts again.
18 weeks of this.
WOW. All good though. We'll get through it. Just like we've gotten through everything else. This is his dream come true. We give a little bit, in order to walk away with a lot.
Life is GRAND!
Super Panda
Drill Tower 40 in San Pedro.
He left yesterday morning- very early, in the pouring rain. He had to meet his class at 9 AM.
Last night, was the first night I spent ALONE in the new house.
Weird experience. I was up every hour. The boys barked at everything.
I had the lights on for a bit. Turned it off. Turned the TV on for some company, then turned it off. Damn. This is going to take some getting used to for real.
I can only hope it gets easier as time goes by.
Milo comes home tonight. He's off tomorrow.
It'll be nice having someone to share the bed with. Too bad, it's only for tonight- that is, until Friday night.
He's off tomorrow, but going back mid day.
He'll be home Friday, Saturday night.
Then the cycle starts again.
18 weeks of this.
WOW. All good though. We'll get through it. Just like we've gotten through everything else. This is his dream come true. We give a little bit, in order to walk away with a lot.
Life is GRAND!
Super Panda
Friday, February 13, 2009
BELLA
Today is Bella's birthday.
She is 2.
She's one of my favorite people in the world.
She loves to jump, and sing.
Her favorite song is Sing A Song.
So, for her birthday, the hubby and I got her this
Except it won't be here til sometime next week or the week after. I had to order it online. I can't wait til she sees it... then she can jump all she wants :)
I love you Belly (that's my pet name for her)!
Your presence is such a blessing. I am so grateful for you.
Life is GRAND!
Super Panda
She is 2.
She's one of my favorite people in the world.
She loves to jump, and sing.
Her favorite song is Sing A Song.
So, for her birthday, the hubby and I got her this
Except it won't be here til sometime next week or the week after. I had to order it online. I can't wait til she sees it... then she can jump all she wants :)
I love you Belly (that's my pet name for her)!
Your presence is such a blessing. I am so grateful for you.
Life is GRAND!
Super Panda
Thursday, February 12, 2009
An Open Letter to the Universe
Dear Universe.
You have been incredibly great to me and the hubby.
You have gifted us with so much- beyond anything we could have asked for at such a young age. The hubby has a wonderful career ahead of him, we have a beautiful new home, neither of us are in danger of losing our jobs, we are both healthy, and we are in the midst of all our loved ones. What more could we ask for, you might say.
Well, simply this... E-N-O-U-G-H!
Enough with all the things that could possibly go wrong with the house.
Enough with more piled on stress before the hubby starts the academy.
Enough with all the broken things that need fixing.
Let the good times roll! Let us just enjoy our house, problem free, and experience all the wonderful things during this time of our lives. I know that perhaps this is a test. A test of how we handle things under fire.
Yes, we've stumbled and have both hosted a few pity parties here and there. However, I do believe that we are now handling things with grace.
So with that, please no more. At least not for a while.
We definitely would like to be in calmer waters for some time.
A quiet evening at home, with no house worries, would be great. Preferably this weekend- before the craziness of the Academy starts.
Thank you Universe! I know that all that happens is for the good of all, and part of some master plan. We've had our share for now, so please, NO MORE. ENOUGH!
xoxo
E
Life is GRAND!
Super Panda
You have been incredibly great to me and the hubby.
You have gifted us with so much- beyond anything we could have asked for at such a young age. The hubby has a wonderful career ahead of him, we have a beautiful new home, neither of us are in danger of losing our jobs, we are both healthy, and we are in the midst of all our loved ones. What more could we ask for, you might say.
Well, simply this... E-N-O-U-G-H!
Enough with all the things that could possibly go wrong with the house.
Enough with more piled on stress before the hubby starts the academy.
Enough with all the broken things that need fixing.
Let the good times roll! Let us just enjoy our house, problem free, and experience all the wonderful things during this time of our lives. I know that perhaps this is a test. A test of how we handle things under fire.
Yes, we've stumbled and have both hosted a few pity parties here and there. However, I do believe that we are now handling things with grace.
So with that, please no more. At least not for a while.
We definitely would like to be in calmer waters for some time.
A quiet evening at home, with no house worries, would be great. Preferably this weekend- before the craziness of the Academy starts.
Thank you Universe! I know that all that happens is for the good of all, and part of some master plan. We've had our share for now, so please, NO MORE. ENOUGH!
xoxo
E
Life is GRAND!
Super Panda
Monday, February 9, 2009
Homeownership 101
I wish someone gave us a crash course.
So much has already gone on! And yes, we did get a home inspection prior to closing etc.
So here's what's happened:
- We didn't have hot water for a few days. The tankless water heater that the previous owner installed had all sorts of problems- mainly that it was an indoor water heater but it was installed outside but in a little box. Home warranty does not cover it because it was improperly put on there, so we had to shell out $2500 for a new conventional water heater. I tell you this though, I've never been more grateful for hot water until Friday night- when I was able to take a steaming hot shower in our very own home. It was HEAVEN!
-I guess our pipes are dirty. Our washing machine is draining into the bathrooms.
Home warranty will be taking care of the problem.
-Our fridge didn't fit in its original spot. The cabinet above it was too low.
Thanks to Powers, he fixed our problem and it looks great.
The fridge is now in its spot.
We have a few things from Ikea that we purchased- like a desk for me for my office and a little kitchen nook. The hubby has to get all that together. He has this week.
Next week, the academy starts- on the 17th.
Our shutters get installed on the 27th. I can't wait!
Def pictures to come. I really hate things that are not finished... but I might be tempted to post just a few before pics, as in before the house is done for now...
Life is GRAND!
Super Panda
So much has already gone on! And yes, we did get a home inspection prior to closing etc.
So here's what's happened:
- We didn't have hot water for a few days. The tankless water heater that the previous owner installed had all sorts of problems- mainly that it was an indoor water heater but it was installed outside but in a little box. Home warranty does not cover it because it was improperly put on there, so we had to shell out $2500 for a new conventional water heater. I tell you this though, I've never been more grateful for hot water until Friday night- when I was able to take a steaming hot shower in our very own home. It was HEAVEN!
-I guess our pipes are dirty. Our washing machine is draining into the bathrooms.
Home warranty will be taking care of the problem.
-Our fridge didn't fit in its original spot. The cabinet above it was too low.
Thanks to Powers, he fixed our problem and it looks great.
The fridge is now in its spot.
We have a few things from Ikea that we purchased- like a desk for me for my office and a little kitchen nook. The hubby has to get all that together. He has this week.
Next week, the academy starts- on the 17th.
Our shutters get installed on the 27th. I can't wait!
Def pictures to come. I really hate things that are not finished... but I might be tempted to post just a few before pics, as in before the house is done for now...
Life is GRAND!
Super Panda
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Wednesday Quickie
Don't be dirty... Not that kind of quickie.
Just a quick update.
We are all moved in.
Things are in their place- except for the pictures on the walls, and the items in the garage.
The hubby also has to put our fence up.
The shutter install takes place at the end of the month.
Pictures will be up for sure.
The hubby had his family orientation for LA City Fire Department on Monday night.
It was definitely such a proud moment for me.
4 years ago, we were both sitting in our living room, in our very first apartment, practicing for his interview.
4 years later, here we are in our own home, getting him ready for the academy.
It is quite a defining moment for us!
I only wish my dad was here to see it.
Life is GRAND!
Super Panda
Just a quick update.
We are all moved in.
Things are in their place- except for the pictures on the walls, and the items in the garage.
The hubby also has to put our fence up.
The shutter install takes place at the end of the month.
Pictures will be up for sure.
The hubby had his family orientation for LA City Fire Department on Monday night.
It was definitely such a proud moment for me.
4 years ago, we were both sitting in our living room, in our very first apartment, practicing for his interview.
4 years later, here we are in our own home, getting him ready for the academy.
It is quite a defining moment for us!
I only wish my dad was here to see it.
Life is GRAND!
Super Panda
