Got these babies over the weekend and sportin' them at work today.
Thanks to The Hubs, as he spotted them in the kids section. I just couldn't resist!
Aren't they just fabulous!?!?!? :D
Love love
~W
Love love
~W
11.17.2011
A Friendly Reminder
I know for me, I tend to be really hard on myself. This is something that I am working on everyday, but some days are better then others. I really am trying to realize that I am fantastic!!!...just like everyone else sees me.
Then I saw this in my inbox. I have printed it out and have it at work on my board and will be bringing home one for the fridge. :D
What a great reminder.
What do you do to remind yourself that you are great?
Love love
~W
11.07.2011
30 Day Picture Challenge Day 14: Flowers
Day 14 is flowers...This is a HUGE bush outside my building in my complex. It always makes me smile when I see it.
Doesn't it make you smile? :)
Happy Monday.
Love love,
~W
Doesn't it make you smile? :)
Happy Monday.
Love love,
~W
10.19.2011
30 Day Picture Challenge Day 13: From a Distance
Our little pups love to go to the beach. :D As soon as we cross over the Coronado Bridge, LeeLoo doesn't stop whining...well, she doesn't want to stop, but she's such a good girl that she listens when Mommy & Daddy tell her to stop.
Here she is running with Daddy, just as happy as can be.
All the while Sammy & I watch while enjoying the sun. Or little there was that day...lol.
Here she is running with Daddy, just as happy as can be.
All the while Sammy & I watch while enjoying the sun. Or little there was that day...lol.
10.15.2011
1 Year ago today...
One year ago today, I married my best friend. He truly gets me for me and we make a great team. I can't wait for our many years of growing together and having our own little family. So far, just us and the two doggies.
It can only get better from here.
I love you my Steven!!! Thank you for always encouraging me and being exactly what I need. You mean more to me then you will ever know. Thank you my sweet. From here and to forever.
Love love,
~W
30 Day Picture Challenge Day 12: Close-up
Can you guess who this is???
Happy Saturday everyone!!
~W
10.14.2011
30 Day Picture Challenge Day 11: Something Fun
Well...back on the blogging wagon. :) Gotta finish what I started, right?? :D
Now for something fun!! We love Disneyland...and what's more fun than Disneyland??? Disneyland at Halloween Time!! :D
Now for something fun!! We love Disneyland...and what's more fun than Disneyland??? Disneyland at Halloween Time!! :D
10.10.2011
Thank you!
If you're reading this I would like to thank you for not abandoning me...
I have a bunch of posts that will be coming up soon, but first wanted to set the tone in that there will be more to come!! :D
Thank you thank you thank you for staying tuned!!
Love love!
~Wallie :)
I have a bunch of posts that will be coming up soon, but first wanted to set the tone in that there will be more to come!! :D
Thank you thank you thank you for staying tuned!!
Love love!
~Wallie :)
9.13.2011
Remembering
9-11 was a couple of days ago, and I should have posted this then, but it's better late than never.
My uncle posted on Facebook asking us where we were on 9-11, 10 years ago. Here is what my response was.
"I remember my roommate at the time waking me up and telling me that the WTC had an airplane flown into it. At first I was confused and disoriented...I needed to fully wake up,plus I was in denial about it.
I remember getting ready to go to school and being in a daze listening to different newscasts on the way.
I remember wondering if Sean, my half brother, was ok (he lived in NY at the time). (He was ok,being out of the country.)
I remember being upset that my Child Development professor didn't want to talk about what happened. He just carried on like a normal day. Denial too, I suppose.
I remember my History professor asking us to share our feelings and what was going on in our heads. I couldn’t stop crying as I spoke about all the families who had just lost their loved ones.
I remember asking my mom, “Why did this have to happen on your birthday?” Her response?? “I’m just relieved it didn’t happen on yours.”
I remember thinking in the days that followed that acts like these happen in other countries every day. I remember thinking that I am happy to be living in America. I remember being proud to be an American.
It’s hard to believe that it was almost 10 years ago…andthat I was 20 years old. It made me realize that people deal with grief in different ways. Not right or wrong, but different.
I still think of all the families who lost their loved ones that day. And those who lost loved ones in the days, months, and years to follow due to injuries and such. I still think of them, quite often actually. Especially on anniversaries…itbreaks my heart. 9-11-2001…We will never forget."
Where were you on 9/11/2001? I would love to hear your story.
My uncle posted on Facebook asking us where we were on 9-11, 10 years ago. Here is what my response was.
"I remember my roommate at the time waking me up and telling me that the WTC had an airplane flown into it. At first I was confused and disoriented...I needed to fully wake up,plus I was in denial about it.
I remember getting ready to go to school and being in a daze listening to different newscasts on the way.
I remember wondering if Sean, my half brother, was ok (he lived in NY at the time). (He was ok,being out of the country.)
I remember being upset that my Child Development professor didn't want to talk about what happened. He just carried on like a normal day. Denial too, I suppose.
I remember my History professor asking us to share our feelings and what was going on in our heads. I couldn’t stop crying as I spoke about all the families who had just lost their loved ones.
I remember asking my mom, “Why did this have to happen on your birthday?” Her response?? “I’m just relieved it didn’t happen on yours.”
I remember thinking in the days that followed that acts like these happen in other countries every day. I remember thinking that I am happy to be living in America. I remember being proud to be an American.
It’s hard to believe that it was almost 10 years ago…andthat I was 20 years old. It made me realize that people deal with grief in different ways. Not right or wrong, but different.
I still think of all the families who lost their loved ones that day. And those who lost loved ones in the days, months, and years to follow due to injuries and such. I still think of them, quite often actually. Especially on anniversaries…itbreaks my heart. 9-11-2001…We will never forget."
Where were you on 9/11/2001? I would love to hear your story.
9.09.2011
9.07.2011
30 Day Picture Challenge Day 10: Something I made
Alright, alright...I know I promised more posts, but I have let life take over and haven't been on the computer much. Here's an effort to post more. :)
For our wedding receiption, my Auntie Mer was so kind in hosting it at her house. The table decorations had some of these rocks with insirational words written on them. She also made me a couple of different hair flowers to pick from. This picture below represents my favorite of them. I didn't want to keep everything, as we have minimal tendicies, but I wanted to display what I loved the most.
I chose 'fly' because when I am with Steven, I am flying. He supports me in the decisions I make and really encourages me to be me. I love him most for that.
For our wedding receiption, my Auntie Mer was so kind in hosting it at her house. The table decorations had some of these rocks with insirational words written on them. She also made me a couple of different hair flowers to pick from. This picture below represents my favorite of them. I didn't want to keep everything, as we have minimal tendicies, but I wanted to display what I loved the most.
I chose 'fly' because when I am with Steven, I am flying. He supports me in the decisions I make and really encourages me to be me. I love him most for that.
8.25.2011
30 Day Picture Challenge Day 9: Faceless Self Portrait
OK...back to business. You will be seeing more posts from me, plus a guest post at my Auntie's blog, Owning Kristina (OK) (I will let you know once I'm posted).
If you haven't signed up yet for her "Mojo Mondays", you can go to her blog and sign up to receive inspirational Weekly Affirmations sent straight to your email!!! Double goodness.
Look for this on the left hand side. ~~~>
Alright...back to the Picture Challenge. Day 9 is to be a "Faceless Self Portrait".
A picture of the back of my head? Why, yes...people tell me all the time that they know it's me from across the room, cafe, or park because of my hair. (I think the same goes for all the women in my family. What can I say...we have GREAT hair!!) So yeah...thanks Mom...or Grandma...or Great Grandma Gill or whatnot. ;)
Happy Friday Eve!!!
How do people recognize you from afar???
8.16.2011
Me~ A-Z
A. age :: Thirty!! :D
B. bed size :: Queen
C. chore you hate :: dishes...especially in our current kitchen!
D. dogs :: Sam and LeeLoo
E. essential start to your day :: Allegra D (lol)
F. favorite color :: pink...and green
G. gold or silver :: Silver
H. height :: 5'6"ish
I. instruments you play :: Flute
J. job title :: Wifey; Business Data Operator
K. kids :: Sam and LeeLoo ;)
L. live :: San Diego, CA
M. maiden name :: Patrick
N. nicknames :: Walls, Wall, Hunnies, Sugar Plum Pop
O. overnight hospital stays :: None
P. pet peeve :: When people poke me ;)
Q. quote :: "
R. righty or lefty :: Righty
S. siblings :: Twin Brother, Little Brother, Older Half Brother
T. time you wake up :: Work week...4:30ish
U. universal wish :: To be happy
V. vegetables you dislike: Brussel Sprouts...even though I haven't had them in forever...lol
W. what makes you run late :: changing my outfit 80 million times
X. x-rays you’ve had :: Dentist, ankle, abdomen
Y. yummy food :: Anything Mexican, Pho, Tuna Sandwiches
Z. zoo animal favorite :: Penguins
30 Day Picture Challenge Day 8: Technology
My favorite technology at the moment is Skype. I know it's not new, but it's new to me.
My sweet husband of mine set me up an account with Skype the day before my birthday so I could "talk" with my brother. All we did really was make faces at each other and laugh for about an hour and a half. My little brother ended up coming over to Mike's and all three of us were in on it.
The look on my face during some "technical difficulties", courtesy of LB, Dan.
This is my favorite funny face from Mike.
LOL
I still crack up every time I see it.
I should Skype more often.
Do you have a Skype account?
My sweet husband of mine set me up an account with Skype the day before my birthday so I could "talk" with my brother. All we did really was make faces at each other and laugh for about an hour and a half. My little brother ended up coming over to Mike's and all three of us were in on it.
The look on my face during some "technical difficulties", courtesy of LB, Dan.
This is my favorite funny face from Mike.
LOL
I still crack up every time I see it.
I should Skype more often.
Do you have a Skype account?
8.15.2011
30 Day Picture Challenge Day 7: Something New
We finally did it!
Since my husband and I moved in with each other (April 2010), we haven't hung up his vinyl that he had up at his old place. (Where we are now is our second place together.) Well folks...it's finally been done! We have some others that we will be hanging on a different wall, but we need to get more frames first. For now, we have a NEW wall in our living room above our white sofa.
Whatcha think?
Since my husband and I moved in with each other (April 2010), we haven't hung up his vinyl that he had up at his old place. (Where we are now is our second place together.) Well folks...it's finally been done! We have some others that we will be hanging on a different wall, but we need to get more frames first. For now, we have a NEW wall in our living room above our white sofa.
Whatcha think?
8.12.2011
30 Day Picture Challenge Day 6: Childhood Memory
Okok...I will admit that I've kinda put this one off...a Childhood Memory. How do I pick only one? Soooooooooooo hard as there are many worth talking about...hence the stalling.
Growing up, the one thing that I can remember both parents (divorced when Mike and I were 5 yrs old) being supportive of was to give ourselves permission to be silly. (Thank you!!) This is one that we all still hold true today.
So with that said, I say this to my brothers that it is NOT our fault that we can't seem to take a picture together where we are all smiling/"looking nice". Well, I know they exist, it's just not as fun. ;)
Growing up, the one thing that I can remember both parents (divorced when Mike and I were 5 yrs old) being supportive of was to give ourselves permission to be silly. (Thank you!!) This is one that we all still hold true today.
So with that said, I say this to my brothers that it is NOT our fault that we can't seem to take a picture together where we are all smiling/"looking nice". Well, I know they exist, it's just not as fun. ;)
8.09.2011
30 Day Picture Challenge Day 5: Someone you love
Day 5 is supposed to be a picture of someone you love. I was going to post the obvious and put a picture of my husband, but then I thought, doesn't everyone post their spouse? I dunno. I said to myself..."it's gotta be someone who is beyond family". I'll try to make this short and sweet.
Brandy (aka Sissy) currently lives 1,366 miles away in the big state of Texas. She moved there shortly after I move to San Diego in 2000...I wish I would see her more often.
Last October, when I called her with two week's notice of my wedding, she booked a flight and said that she wouldn't miss it for the world.
Here is the last picture we took together. This was the night after our wedding. We went out, just the two of us. I just absolutely love being around her. :) She sure does love me. :)
She's due to have her baby boy in early September and I will be making my first trip out to Texas (looooong overdue, yes I know) to visit and help out where I can. I hope that it wont be TOO hot...she swears that my hair will get used to the humidity...lol. Yea, right. ;)
I love my Sissy with everything that I have and wish that we lived closer to each other so we could share the day to day. We can't always get what we wish for, but I am thankful everyday for having her in my life. She has impacted me in a way that is beyond words...
I would be a different person if I hadn't met her, so long ago. Even though I know she would have eventually showed up.
I love you more Sissy...FINE PRINT!!! ;)
Brandy (aka Sissy) currently lives 1,366 miles away in the big state of Texas. She moved there shortly after I move to San Diego in 2000...I wish I would see her more often.
Last October, when I called her with two week's notice of my wedding, she booked a flight and said that she wouldn't miss it for the world.
Here is the last picture we took together. This was the night after our wedding. We went out, just the two of us. I just absolutely love being around her. :) She sure does love me. :)
She's due to have her baby boy in early September and I will be making my first trip out to Texas (looooong overdue, yes I know) to visit and help out where I can. I hope that it wont be TOO hot...she swears that my hair will get used to the humidity...lol. Yea, right. ;)
I love my Sissy with everything that I have and wish that we lived closer to each other so we could share the day to day. We can't always get what we wish for, but I am thankful everyday for having her in my life. She has impacted me in a way that is beyond words...
I would be a different person if I hadn't met her, so long ago. Even though I know she would have eventually showed up.
I love you more Sissy...FINE PRINT!!! ;)
8.08.2011
30 Day Picture Challenge Day 4: Favorite Color
Favorite color...hmmmmmm. Okok...I will admit it. My favorite color is pink!
I never thought I'd like pink...EVER. I always stayed as far away from pink as possible. During high school and just after, I hated pink. Didn't want anything to to with it! Looking back on it now, I can see it was because I was afraid of embracing my femininity.
Well thank goodness that's over with! I have embraced it in full force! :D Here are some of my favorite things pink...
My favorite tea mug (you've seen this here)
My Saturn II suitcase
Isn't this Samsonite carry on just delicious?!?!
My favorite pair of chucks...with LeeLoo embellishment
A little project from our wedding. LOVE this one. :D
The newest edition...Mickey Mouse ears!! :D
Alright...that's good for now. ;) Hope everyone is having a fantabulous day!!
~W
30 Day Picture Challenge: Day 3: Clouds
Alright...Couple days late, but that's ok. It was quite the weekend (will post all about that later). YAY!
Anyway. On my way to my Mother-in-law's to purge the day away, I liked how there was a grey sheet of clouds, except for in one spot. If the sun was up, it would have been streaming down to the ground below.
What does it look like to you?
Anyway. On my way to my Mother-in-law's to purge the day away, I liked how there was a grey sheet of clouds, except for in one spot. If the sun was up, it would have been streaming down to the ground below.
What does it look like to you?
8.06.2011
Camera
I left my camera in my car and am currently too tired to go and get it for my 30 day Challenge Day 3: Clouds. I helped my mother in law reorganize her apartment from 6:15a-8:30pm. Just have the bedroom to do! YAY! Very tired. ;)
I will post more tomorrow!
~W
I will post more tomorrow!
~W
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