10 Years Ago: I was in the music group R.E.A.L. Basically a female N'Sync. So fun! Picture above.
Snacks I enjoy:
1) Snapea Crisps
2) hummus and toasted flat bread
3) cheese and crackers
4) popcorn
Things I would do if I were suddenly made a billionaire:
1) buy some properties in California
2) fly to visit my family A LOT!!!
5 Things on my To-Do List today:
1) take deposit to the bank
2) pick up dry cleaning
3) contact references for application
4) pay bills
3 of my bad habits:
1) slouching
2) biting my nails when I'm extremely anxious
3) not communicating what I'm feeling sometimes
5 places I have lived:
1) Orlando, FL
2) Winter Park, FL
3) San Diego, CA
4) Encinitas, CA
5) Oakland, CA
Jobs I have had:
1)16,000 videos
2) Blockbuster Customer Service Representative
3) Old Navy associate
4) Photographer for real estate sites
5) Singer/dancer in R.E.A.L.
6) Pier 1 Imports Assistant Manager
7) Mother
Things people don't know about me:
1) I was bussed across town first through fifth grade due to desegregation and I was one of maybe three white people in my classes for all those years. I am so thankful for this. It helped me develop a love for the African-American race and my African-American music teacher really nurtured my love for music.
2) I can't stand to have my nails uneven. If one or two of them break or snag, I have to cut all of them down.
3) I have never ever tried alcohol.
P.S. I hate when people say "melk, pellow," and especially "mashmallow" too. Watery Oreos though? : P
Our good friends Shawn and Jillian recently got engaged (this is a picture from Shawn's surprise proposal), as well as the lead roles together for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at a professional theater in the East Bay. Congrats guys!!
We celebrated with a sparkling cider toast and gave Soren a glass too.
I recently bought a little chair for Soren off of craigslist and he LOVES it!
The king on his throne.
The little boy we got it from really liked Soren. He was holding Soren's hand, leading him around the house. He also kept wanting to give him toys to take home. Here is the bear that he gave him which he has become pretty attached to.
He puts him in his chair and talks to him.
He also gave Soren a magnetic choo choo train set which he has played with every day since.
Look Mom, it's your favorite do, except with a little pizazz!
Member of the Hot Moms Photo Lounge, lol (www.cafemom.com)
A little 50's flip.
Yay! It's long enough to do ponytails : )
Happy with my hair, for now...
Since Soren was born, Jared has always said to him, "You're The Man!" A few months ago, Soren started pointing to himself and saying, "I'm the man." So I had to make him a shirt and let everyone know who
I caught this one of Soren and I playing.
Enjoying his early morning ritual, a dvd. I think he was watching "Pete's Dragon" here. He thinks Elliot is hilarious!
My future's so bright, I gotta wear shades, momma's.
Sweet shot of J and Soren.
Soren loves to roar like a lion so I made him a lion shirt. Too bad the lions were lazy and sleeping somewhere and we didn't get see them at the zoo.
I don't remember what we were looking at here, but I thought it was a cute shot of him sitting on the railing, watching in amazement.
Papa showing Soren the giraffes.
Mama and Soren looking at the zebras.
I love this one of Soren checking out the elephants.
Yesterday I saw Soren throw some paper away in the trash can, trying to clean up after himself. I took this opportunity to teach him about recycling. I told him that paper goes in the bin under the sink. Today I saw him put the paper from his package of cream of wheat in the bin. I gave him some well deserved praise and let him know how proud I was of him. He is such an intelligent kid.
Soren loves to scribble with just about anything: crayons, pens, pencils and sidewalk chalk. Every time we walk out of the building and he sees what we drew he says, "Ooooo!"
Playground cutie.
Crazy mom and Soren.
When were taking a walk, Soren saw this tree and said, "Wow!" I think it's pretty too.
Adorable after bath picture of Soren and papa.
