Moving Day

J & I went up to Grass Valley this week to help our friends move. We drove up there Tuesday night and drove back Wednesday night. On our way back, we stopped off in Vallejo to see our friends Angela & Eddie. J got to try out the new GTA4. I think it's going on his wish-list.

My job for moving day was easy - BABYSIT! :) I got to hang out with little S for most of the day while my hubs did the heavy lifting.



Someone is being camera shy!





Playing with her new ball my mom got her.











J throwing the ball to us.

Camping at Uvas Canyon

Last weekend we went camping with Zak & Sarah, Josh & Joann, and Phil & Melanie for two night at Uvas Canyon. We got two sites and had a blast doing "camping stuff."

On the drive there, we saw baby cows and THIS:



First glance of the infamous Playoff Beard.





Friday night dinner made by Zak & Sarah.



Mothy Mothra needed moved, but wanted some kisses first. Sarah ran so fast in the opposite direction that we weren't able to catch her on camera!



Zak's grand attempt at hanging the hammock. Looks comfy, no?



Oscar came along, too!



Saturday morning breakfast.



Josh & Joann



Can't have any germs while camping!



Us. ♥



The playoff beard. As of now, it's still around. Tonight is an elimination game... Come on SHARKS!!



Joann setting Saturday night dinner on fire!



Campfire

I'm not dead.

Fooled ya, didn't I? I'm apparently terrible at keeping up with blogs.

I don't have much time, but wanted to post a couple photos from a ladies' day of wine tasting last weekend. We went to some of the Livermore wineries and had a blast.

The South Bay Carpool:

Sarah the DD (Thanks again!!):


Joann:


Myself & Char:












Can you tell that this is later and later into the day? ;)

Makin' Progress!

Well, it is day 21 of my weight-loss & get-fit quest and I have lost a total of 9 pounds with 6 left to go! At this rate, I'm on track to reach my goal before we leave for Ireland on Feb 13th.

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Movie!

Yesterday we saw 'Cloverfield' with some of our friends and I really liked it. Not everyone in our group did, though. It's definitely receiving some mixed reviews. I think if you're familiar with J.J. Abrams' work (such as 'Lost'), then that will help you know what to expect a little more.

How cliché!

Betcha can guess what my 2008 New Year's Resolution is!! Yep... Weight loss. I've joined two challenge groups with my friends to lose 15 pounds by March 1st.

- One is a Cardio Challenge where the first person to rack up 50 hours of cardio wins. I think my hours will consist mostly of the elliptical trainer.

- The second is our own version of 'The Biggest Loser.' We're using SparkPeople to keep a support message board, check-ins, and food/exercise trackers. There will be weekly gift card rewards and a grand prize awarded at the end for the biggest percentage of pounds lost. Tomorrow is my first weigh-in date and I'm disappointed with the pounds I've packed on since the wedding, but looking forward to getting them off. It's 1200 calories and lots of cardio for me for the next two months.

So.... Wish me luck!!

Oh, and HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone!

Merry Post-Christmas Everyone!

So it's the day after Christmas today. Did you have a great day? Eat lots of food? Get what you wanted from Santa?

Our hosting went very well if I do say so myself! We had a total of 9 people and enough food to feed 20!! It was the first time I did my own honey glazed ham and it wasn't as intimidating as I had feared.



Cooking!


PHEW! This is hard work. ;)




Appetizers:

- Fruit Salsa w/ Cinnamon Chips
- Assorted Hummus & Pita Chips
- Hot Artichoke Dip w/ Bread
- Candied Pecans
- DRINKS! (J was the bartender for the evening.)

(Click to enlarge)




Dinner:

- Glazed (by me!) Honey Ham
- Homemade Cranberry Sauce
- Sweet Potatoes topped with Marshmallows
- Winter Fruit Salad
- Smashed Potatoes
- Sauteed Broccoli
- Deviled Eggs
- Rolls
- Corn



















Dessert:
- Almond Cheesecake

Misc Photos:



FIL & BIL


Me, Mom, & Bro


SMIL


J, SIL, & BIL


Thor just had to snuggle!