Big Brother

Yahoo!  Big Brother started on Sunday and I admit I am a fan.  Actually I usually watch most of the Reality shows.  This Big Brother has started off pretty well--I think Brian may have sunk his ship by trying to pull off the Dr. Will scenario way too early in the show--we'll see tonight.  I also love, love Flipping Out!  Jeff is an uncontrollable, control freak but amazing at flipping homes.  His style is awesome! 

Finale

So, the decision is in and Jesse has won DeAnna's heart.  I think I was pulling for Jason however, I think both DeAnna and Jesse have adventurous spirits and that really sealed the deal.  I'm not disappointed in her choice but I do feel bad for Jason.  Either of the guys are great even Jeremy was a great guy!    

Bachelorette Finale!

Oh my good gosh, the finale is only about four and a half hours away.  I so hope it is good and not a big disappointment.  I think I read there is suppose to be an additional surprise tonight, could it be Jeremy?  We'll see!  Idiot that I am, I plan to tape it so I can replay it, just in case I miss some small detail--crazy I know.

Happy Fourth of July!

Fourth of July breakfast---waffles with fresh strawberries and whipped cream---Yummy!

On Friday we went to Fashion Valley! Jake finally got to do Build a Bear (he decided on a Cheetah). Every time we would go to the mall Jake would ask to do Build a Bear and I would promise him that we would do it when we had more time. Sadly, the Build a Bear closed at our mall and Jake was disappointed that he never got to build a bear. Happily, the store is still in Fashion Valley  and Jake got to build a bear. It is really fun, the stuffed animals are darling and the little outfits to dress them in are adorable. I highly recommend it and can't wait to build a bear with little Ella.

Sweet Ella wakes up happy!

Jake being a silly Howboy! on Wednesday!

Tuesday was hang out by the pool, swim and soak up the sunshine!

No Fair Junk Food for Ella! I think we had already eaten it all!

Jer and Jake

Sage and Ella

Ben Amber and Ella

We went to the Del Mar Fair on Monday! I seriously don't think I've been to the fair in 10 years, maybe longer and ya know what it really hasn't changed! Except there are way less animals and the outside garden exhibits, didn't they use to be inside? And, I was probably the typical Fair Goer Sucker, tried the barbaqued turkey leg, it was not so good. Tried some of the fried crap and the soft serve ice cream cones not creamy enough. Went to see the Tuff Trucks and Jake rode the kiddie rides after all this fun are we going to start a new family tradition and take Jake and Ella to the fair every year?

Drum playing with Uncle Jer on Sunday night!

Last thursday Dana met Amber in Chino Hills to bring Jake down for the week. We're happy he's here. Ben, Amber and Ella Arrived on Sunday afternoon. We have lots of activities planned for the Fourth of July week.

Sooo, I'm In To It!!!

Okay, for the last several seasons I really swore off the Bachelor,  however, I am totally into this season's Bachelorette.  DeAnna has really put some thought into what she looking for in a perspective mate.  She has also made some amazing choices in who to keep.  I am a bit torn about Graham, very HOT to look at, the physical attraction between him and DeAnna was there.....but, his communication skills were beyond horrible.  I think she really heard his Mom when she commented on his past relationships usually lasting only about 4 weeks.  Issues, Issues!  By the way, where the heck does he live anyway?  Jeremy is very good looking, smart, sensitive and is really pulling out all the stops to impress DeAnna.  Jason is kind, considerate, very attentive to her in their  conversations (good listener).  After her visit with his son and family, she has to know they really share the same family values.  A Plus for Jason!  I am getting more and more into Jesse each week.  I don't think he will be DeAnna's final choice but I sure like the guy!!  I think the one on one dates are going to be very interesting!! 

Amber's Birthday Weekend!!

Presents and Cake for the Birthday Girl!

We're heading off to see "Wicked" for Amber's birthday! Ella stayed behind with Daddy (Thanks Ben for watching Ella for the day!) Ella will soon be going on all the girl outings! Happy 29th Birthday Am's, we had a great weekend.

It was a Jake and Ella Weekend!

Amber, Jake and Ella arrived on thursday evening and we were so happy to see them! You can barely tell but Jake has lost both of his his bottom teeth since his last trip down...Very Cute! This weekend was full of activities, friday we went to Legoland, it was so much fun Jake had a really great time and Ella took a long nap on her stroller ride through the Park. This was my first trip to Legoland and I really loved it....maybe because I was with my favorite little kiddies!

Happy Fourth Anniversary!

This is a few days late but I wanted to say Happy Anniversary to Sage and Jer! I'm glad they celebrated with dinner at Pala Mesa. June 4, 2004 was such a Happy Day for our family with memories of a beautiful bride marrying her handsome groom. It was a perfect day in a perfectly beautiful location.