So I didn't want to watch it, I wasn't planning to watch it, but I was up this late (which is pretty rare) and I thought, what the heck, I might as a well and stay up and watch it! It's all the buzz! (Imagine saying that with an English accent!) Weddings have been on my mind lately, so it's not a big deal to be curious on the "wedding of the year" to take place. Our daughter got married this past summer and as the mother of the bride, I know what's it like to plan a wedding! It's very fun but can be stressful! I just wish I would have made all our female guests wear one of those silly hats with their attire! I think I look pretty good in a hat, so I don't know why I didn't think of that dressing code like they do in Britain! We just found out that my husband's mother is getting married in June. We are very happy for her. She left California and moved to Michigan right after she retired to be closer to her daughter and son and were surprised and happy that she met someone to share the rest of her life with. We are planning on going out there in June. This past weekend, we found out that a couple of our daughter's friends got engaged. When your kids are at the age of "engagement" it seems like everyone is getting engaged and everyone is getting married! So wedding has been in on my mind!!!!
I remember following "Princess Diana's" wedding back in 1981 I believe. It was the buzz! I remember when Diana & Prince Charles got engaged and I thought to myself, "what the hell does she see in him?" Of course, he's the Prince, but what a creep! but who am I do judge? I followed her life, like the rest of the world! (O.K. I'm watching the coverage as I'm writing this and I can't get over these hats! The Beckham's are being shown - how the world does Mrs. Victoria Beckham keep that hat on?!?!? I'm sorry, it looks weird! She's wearing black - are we at a funeral? Maybe she's trying to tell us something!
Now, getting back to the wedding. Personally, I'm "involved" with this wedding, because I had watched Princess Diana's & Prince Charles' engagement and wedding. It was right after my Senior year in high school (don't do the math) and it was the buzz! So I witnessed their marriage. I followed everything that was written in the tabloids and saw on T.V. I knew when the Princess was pregnant and when Prince William was born! That was a milestone!!!! I followed when they had another child, another boy, then there was the marital problems. It was all on display and secretly recorded. I remembering watching a special on the recordings of Prince Charles and his secret affair to Camelia , I kept thinking, what a creep!!!! (OMG! I just can't get over the hats!)
Anyway, I feel connected to the royal wedding and want to watch it because I remember William being born, saw him grow up and witness and felt sympathy when he lost his mother at a terrible young age. (All I know and can remember from Princess Di's wedding to this one is that is seems more chaotic and less orderly!) It seems like Prince William knew he was born into a privilege life but still wanted to make it a "normal or common" as possible. He met a special person, Kate, who is known as a "common" person, but yet caught the eye of the Prince of Whales! Well, the reporters keep talking about what she's (Kate) going to wear, I just hope it's a wedding dress! It is a historical time for this special couple and I wish them all the best! I would love to one day visit Britain and really see where all these historical events take place. I just need to convince my husband to travel along with me!
All those who are watching this live in the U.S. I'll get back to you to tell you what my thoughts are on the wedding ceremony. (I know you are waiting on the edge of your seat!) I'll post more later!
Friday, April 29, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
A Visit to the Beach
Saturday, Tom & I went down to Newport Beach area. We stopped in at Vanguard and picked up Kevin & Candace and took a stroll on Balboa Pier. It was another beautiful day.
On the pier some guy caught this starfish. I had never seen anything like this. It was huge! It looked fake. It really gathered a crowd!
Later, we hung out at Huntington Beach and met up with Ben & Kimberly. We saw dolphins jumping and swimming with the surfers. (Don't have pictures, but it was really cool!)
We ended going to Johnny Rockets for dinner.
The waitress made these faces for each of our ketchup bowls!
It was right on PCH and a perfect way to end a perfect day.
Because We Can
We've have had gorgeous weather lately! Tom had taken the last six days off work since he's been working so much and things at home fell behind plus he just need to take time off! We really took advantage of the beautiful weather. We trimmed the rose bushes like we do every January and turned the spa on and enjoyed the rest of the afternoon hanging out in the spa. Why??? Because we can!!!!!
Seeing the Light Through the Trees
In our backyard, our neighbor (behind us) has these huge pine trees. They are great in the summer because they provide shade, but they are also very messy. We are constantly scooping pine needles out of the pool. Last week, our neighbor hired some tree trimmers to trim these trees. I wish I would have taken a picture of before, but this one below is in the process. I can't believe how much a difference the trimming made. It really opened things up!
Lately, we've had beautiful sunsets. Now that the trees have been trimmed, we can see more of the stunning sunsets!
Saturday, January 8, 2011
A Night Out
This past summer Ben & Kimberly gave us gift cards to this amazing restaurant in Orange County called Orange Hill. It's taken us this long to finally take a trip to Orange County and check this place out. WOW! I wish we would have gone sooner! It was a beautiful place and the setting was exquisite!
This was the view climbing up the steep drive way.
Thanks Ben & Kimberly!
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Aaaaahhhhhhhh!
What's this? Peace & quiet, tranquillity and cleanliness? Those were the exact words Tom said when he walked through the doors a few minutes ago! I had to laugh because those are the exact words I was thinking about when I was about to write this blog! What perfect timing! I was just about to sit down and write this blog, sitting by the fireplace with a glass of wine, and write about this weekend.
We had a house full of kids this weekend just "hanging" out at the house! Kevin's friends started to arrived before noon on Friday and they just left a couple of hours ago! Ben & Kimberly & a couple of their friends came on New Year's Eve and ended spending the night. We ended up having 16 spending the night on New Year's Eve and of course, I made them breakfast! It was awesome! The next day, Ben & Kim went to his parent's house for a family gathering and their friends went home. Kevin and his friend ventured up to Oak Glen and then went to the movies. Later on that night we ordered pizza and I ended up going to bed by 10:00! Poor Tom got called out (I didn't even hear the phone ring) and worked during the night and all the next day! Earlier today, Kevin and friends left around 1:00 and headed up to Lake Arrowhead area for a retreat with all the Vanguard RA's. They needed to get up there before the predicted snowfall. I heard they made it just in time! They will be there until Wednesday. Kevin is planning on coming home, grabbing some more clothes and heading back to college.
So as soon as the group left the house I started cleaning and washing bedding, towels and getting the house back to "normal"! It really was an awesome weekend. I just LOVE the kids' friends. I am so blessed to have great kids who have great friends. I know my kids wouldn't admit this, but they would never invite their friends to hang out at the house if they didn't think great things about their parents! One of Kevin's friends even said to me that Kevin is always talking about his mom's cooking and how good it was! I almost started to cry! I love the fact that our house is the house where the now "young adults" still love to hang out. I love feeding them and just want them to feel at home.
It was defiantly crazy waking up to college kids laying all over the floor. You couldn't even see the floor! It was covered with bodies rolled up in blankets, sleeping bags, computers, Iphones, duffel bags, you name it.
The kids are gone, so are the friends. The house is all clean. (You wouldn't even know there were a ton of kids here!) Tom is home, for now. The Christmas decorations are still up. Soon they will be gone. It's a New Year. I never know what's in store!
Right now, it's peace, quiet, tranquility and cleanliness!
Saturday, January 1, 2011
2010 In Pictures
This past year was a biggy. I could kick myself for not blogging. Our 25th year anniversary. Camping trips, graduation and of course, the wedding! We had a busy year so I tried to capture it in pics!
Take a look!
Mission Inn: Festival of Lights
The day after Christmas we went to Riverside to the Mission Inn. Every Christmas, they go all out and decorate with beautiful lights and vignettes of carolers, Santa's workshop and toy land. It's been years since I've been there at Christmas time. I think the last time, I was pushing Kevin in a stroller. This year, we met up with his girlfriend and her family.
We even saw reindeer all the way from Alaska. Kimberly didn't believe that there was such a thing as a reindeer. She still can't figure out how they fly! Just believe, Kimberly, just believe!
We had some time to kill before we met up with the Portillo's, so we decided to take a carriage ride. If you've noticed, Tom has his eyes open, ever so slightly. He ALWAYS closes his eyes when there's a flash. I've just accepted the fact, I will NEVER have a nice picture of the both of us, if there's a flash. This is as good as it gets!
Awww! So cute!
The Portillo's had these 3D glasses that made every light bulb a snowman. Really cool!
Kevin and Candace
Ben & Kimberly
The Portillo family
The Verkaik family
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
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