Buh-Bye 2009

2009 is melting away, one more day! Stay safe this weekend. Happy New Year!

I'm Excited for 2010!

Salvador Dali- La persistencia de la memoria (1931) aka Melting Clocks (My favorite Artist ever!)

A few reasons to eat your fruits and veggies.

Apples Protects your heart prevents constipation Blocks diarrhea Improves lung capacity Cushions joints
Apricots Combats cancer Controls blood pressure Saves your eyesight Shields against Alzheimer's Slows aging process
Artichokes Aids digestion Lowers cholesterol Protects your heart Stabilizes blood sugar Guards against liver disease
Avocados Battles diabetes Lowers cholesterol Helps stops strokes Controls blood pressure Smooths skin
Bananas Protects your heart Quiets a cough Strengthens bones Controls blood pressure Blocks diarrhea
Beans Prevents constipation Helps hemorrhoids Lowers cholesterol Combats cancer Stabilizes blood sugar
Beets Controls blood pressure Combats cancer Strengthens bones Protects your heart Aids weight loss
Blueberries Combats cancer Protects your heart Stabilizes blood sugar Boosts memory Prevents constipation
Broccoli Strengthens bones Saves eyesight Combats cancer Protects your heart Controls blood pressure
Cabbage Combats cancer Prevents constipation Promotes weight loss Protects your heart Helps hemorrhoids
Cantaloupe Saves eyesight Controls blood pressure Lowers cholesterol Combats cancer Supports immune system
Carrots Saves eyesight Protects your heart Prevents constipation Combats cancer Promotes weight loss
Cauliflower Protects against Prostate Cancer Combats Breast Cancer Strengthens bones Banishes bruises Guards against heart disease
Cherries Protects your heart Combats Cancer Ends insomnia Slows aging process Shields against Alzheimer's
Chestnuts Promotes weight loss Protects your heart Lowers cholesterol Combats Cancer Controls blood pressure
Chili peppers Aids digestion Soothes sore throat Clears sinuses Combats Cancer Boosts immune system
Figs Promotes weight loss Helps stops strokes Lowers cholesterol Combats Cancer Controls blood pressure
Fish Protects your heart Boosts memory Protects your heart Combats Cancer Supports immune system
Flax Aids digestion Battles diabetes Protects your heart Improves mental health Boosts immune system
Garlic Lowers cholesterol Controls blood pressure Combats cancer kills bacteria Fights fungus
Grapefruit Protects against heart attacks Promotes Weight loss Helps stops strokes Combats Prostate Cancer Lowers cholesterol

Grapes saves eyesight Conquers kidney stones Combats cancer Enhances blood flow Protects your heart
Green tea Combats cancer Protects your heart Helps stops strokes Promotes Weight loss Kills bacteria
Honey Heals wounds Aids digestion Guards against ulcers Increases energy Fights allergies
Lemons Combats cancer Protects your heart Controls blood pressure Smooths skin Stops scurvy
Limes Combats cancer Protects your heart Controls blood pressure Smooths skin Stops scurvy
Mangoes Combats cancer Boosts memory Regulates thyroid aids digestion Shields against Alzheimer's
Mushrooms Controls blood pressure Lowers cholesterol Kills bacteria Combats cancer Strengthens bones
Oats Lowers cholesterol Combats cancer Battles diabetes prevents constipation Smooths skin Olive oil Protects your heart Promotes Weight loss Combats cancer Battles diabetes Smooths skin
Onions Reduce risk of heart attack Combats cancer Kills bacteria Lowers cholesterol Fights fungus
Oranges Supports immune systems Combats cancer Protects your heart Straightens respiration
Peaches prevents constipation Combats cancer Helps stops strokes aids digestion Helps hemorrhoids
Peanuts Protects against heart disease Promotes Weight loss Combats Prostate Cancer Lowers cholesterol
Pineapple Strengthens bones Relieves colds Aids digestion Dissolves warts Blocks diarrhea Prunes Slows aging process prevents constipation

Christmas 2009

This year I opted to have a very low-key Christmas... Mainly because Mommy is on the verge of losing her sanity due to the disarray of the new house. You see as calculated as I had planned the big move to be it was anything but. The new house was 90% complete when the movers dropped all of the furniture off in the garage... Did I mention my sick obsession for enormous furniture? That bites me in the butt every time we move, A friend mentioned wow, Jenni every time I come here your stuff gets bulkier. Ya so basically everything was piled in the garage for 2 weeks, while I slowly and meticulously put it in its place. Any who enough of my moving woe's..... On to Christmas facts.........My mom had to work Christmas day (Thanks to Gov Arnie and California's financial mess) my Sister's Hubs was working at the fire station this year, so it was just Mom & Dad, me, Brett, Riley and my Sister. I cooked, my sis handled desserts, Riley set the table and we ate when my Mom got home @ 330. It was the most stress free Christmas in history!
Christmas morning Riley was up at 530 AM, she usually sleeps until 8... Ehhh I hate when shes up early, I am so not a morning person! First present she noticed was the Persian Kitten that Santa named Gizmo. (Hey, Riley wanted to name him eyelash)

Gizmo, her new smashed face kitty, as she described to everyone that called that morning. I love how she tells the story.. Once upon a time, I wanted a kitty... I was good, so Santa poked him down the chimney.. AND I got a tendo DS ....The end! The she unwrapped a "tendo DS" Just like she always wanted..LOL I'd like to thank my Bro in Law for introducing her to the magic of Mobile video games. As if the Ipod touch wasn't enough now I have to make sure I have the charger for this little gem too!

Here is Riley telling me that her new spongey-bob watch says its time to go open presents at Grandma & Grandpas house. A 7AM, after all the tissue paper was claned up we enjoyed the baked treats from her easy bake oven... Not so yummy but I ate em with a smile.

Oh look Gizzy feels right at home!

Its OK Gizz don't get up Ill use the other computer...

This is Riley and Bubba crashed out on the old couch for the last time....... Because Santa delivered Mommy all new furniture YEHHH. And the biggest thing Daddy got was a PlayStation 3... Hmmm must have been on the naughty list!

So the next pic's you will see is the new living room with stuff on the walls.. I've just been waiting for furniture placement. Yeh almost done.

Thanksgiving... a month late

What a surprize....... Thanksgiving traffic! It lasted for about an hour then we were moving again... Next stop Havasu Landing CA for Thanksgiving week.

Its November right?? Someone remind this kid the water is way to cold... She had her swim suit out of the bag before we pulled up in the driveway.

"Come on in mommy, the water is fine"

"Naw, mommy is going to sit here in her sweats with hot coco, you go ahead Riley!"Grandpa gave my old quad a tune-up and a new set of tires. (Looks brand new) I seriously can not believe he kept it, it must be 20+ years old.. Riley loved it.

And so the Poker Run begins........... Seven "official card stops" scattered along a 10 mile trail, who ever get the best hand wins! Riley rode in the jeep with my sis and some friends.

My Dad and his BFF of 30+ years (true rednecks)

Group shot of all the cars at "drink stop #1"

Me & Riley on top of fire rock "drink stop # 9"

Bravely watching Mamas cooler........Filled with sodas and juice boxes, I swear!

My sis demonstrating proper use of the mobile port-o-potty. Because I don't pee in the dirt!

Odd= Grown man wearing a metal helmet holding a spider. A former Chino resident, now a local.

Patiently waiting to see who won .....Our group won longest time 4 hours 56 mins to go 10 miles. A personal best for me.

I had an amazing time with my parents, sis and Riley.... Just like old times!

RIP 4Runner

After years of faithful boat launching service and 100's of drunk'in debauchery missions in the desert; the 4runner's poor little motor couldnt take any more and blew up. Ahhh the memories (sniff sniff). She will ride again, once we get the motor rebuilt but no time for that. Thanksgiving weekend was fast approaching and we needed a replacement ASAP! No way was Riley missing the Poker run! So I spent and entire weekend driving around with my dad to find this Lil' beauty..... She an automatic, no more stick shift BS.. Do you know how hard it is to drive and hold your cup at the same time???? While I was having fun with Grandpa (mapping out every stop via my phone), Riley got to go to Kiddo Jail AKA Chino Youth Museum with her teacher Miss K.