Memorial Day

Today we reflect on how privileged we are to live in the United States of America. We feel much love and respect for the many Men and Women who have faithfully served in honor of this great nation to protect us and keep our land safe. Enjoy this day with loved ones, we sure will be!

Deep in the heart of TEXAS

nic.sara.noriko (from japan)

partying it up at cindy's gone hog wild!

bee.nic.sara

rockin on the back patio of the hotel in the large rocking chairs

jen.katie.nic.sara

Spent a week in Lost Pines Texas (outside of Austin) for a company sales meeting. Loved the resort and the area... so green and beautiful. I spent a ton of time working and hanging out will all my coworkers. I enjoyed walking on the dock of the Colorado River, seeing the Texas Longhorn Cows, floating on the lazy river at the resort, dancing, and eating lots and lots of meat and beans.

The live country band... I could not stop dancing! My coworkers could not believe I was a dancing machine. At the end of the night who was the one chanting for the band to keep playing... ME!

Some of the young crew: Jen, Jeff, Katie, Lauren, Sara, Me, Anthony. We all sang and danced all night long.

Eating meat and lots of it! Nic and Bee.

This resort is a great spot for a family vacation. They have activities all day long for both adults and kids. And it is beautiful... but bring your bug spray... there are a ton of bugs!

Mom

The Fields

k.n.m.

katri picking veggies in her sun bonnet

yummy! nibbling on the greens

nic, katri, mom, kelly, kel's mom

This year Katri and I decided to take mom to Tanaka Farms on their Organic Cookout Tour. We had so much fun! Eating straight from the dirt, learning about gardening, being introduced to new veggies. The food was delicious. Now all I need is a yard so I can begin my garden.

Palm Springs

About a month ago I headed to the desert to celebrate Nic's Birthday. Stopped by the outlets on the way into town....so much good stuff! Wish I could have spent all day shopping. Lounged by the pool enjoying the warm weather since it has been cool around here lately. I discovered the best sushi mom n pop shop, it was amazing! Tried a date shake for the 1st time, wow dates are super sweet. Hoping I can do another girls trip soon.

The Murder City Devils

It's not everyday that you get the opportunity to shoot your favorite band of all time. Especially a band that hasn't really been together since 2001. Here are some pics from that epic night in Hollywood. More pics and a show review can be found here:

http://www.indierockreviews.com/2010/05/murder-city-devils-henry-fonda-theater-los-angeles-ca-42910/