Tuesday, January 13, 2009

My run at the beach...

So as you can see from my last post, it's WARM!! And I love it! So I took a little stroll to one of my favorite beaches, "Stands" and went for a run.

Just wanted to share with you what I get to run next too...




No I don't run with a camera, but I do run with my iphone (my mother-in-law insists that I do) plus, it has an ipod. Just another reason I love my phone!

Ok thats it :)

Monday, January 12, 2009

what?!?!?! January, I LOVE IT!!!




I LOVE hot weather!! Well. I love dry, hot, I live by the beach with a nice breeze, kind of weather~!!

Totally enjoying my day off!!!

Friday, January 9, 2009

Jillian Michaels is the coolest!!

So my friend at work, Diane, and I have an ongoing debate whether Bob or Jillian from the Biggest Loser is the better trainer. I love Jillian she loves Bob. Got to work the other day and she got me this...
And I love it!!!!

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Pregnant!!!!!!




No, NOT me! My beautiful sister Evelyn!! due in August!! oh Hooray!!

Monday, January 5, 2009

oh the joys of new years resolutions...

So I made a few for 2009. More like 2009 GOALS. My plan is to do the best I can, if I mess up, just try to get right back on track instead of just giving up. So here is the list,

Read through the bible & sit quietly every day- each year our Pastor encourages the church to read through the entire bible together...I'm doing it! Also, a goal to slow down a bit!

Fall more in love with Jesus everyday!

Stop drinking soda - I don't drink it a ton, but I just want to stop all together

Get healthy - In the last few years I have had some stomach (ulcer) problems. So in order to help out my tummy I should steer clear of a few food items. 2009 I am taking on the moto, "Nothing tastes as good as healthy feels"

Learn to play guitar - I don't need to be a pro, but I want to be able to play a few songs

Take a vacation

give/sell/throw stuff away we don't need

don't buy any clothing items for 2 months (my bday on march 5th)

be smarter about spending $$$

Get a hair cut every 8 weeks to keep it healthy

Be a better wife, daughter, sister, & friend

Saturday, January 3, 2009

our week off after Christmas...

So John and I both had the week afte Christmas off. We had planned on taking a little vacation, but then we found out that oklahoma state was playing in the Holiday Bowl in San diego and USC would be playing in the Rose Bowl. So we decided to use some of our money on those instead of a vacation. I think $$ well spent! We had so much fun!
We took my parents to the game and they were OSU fans all the way!
It was a sad day they lost to Oregon, but it was still fun to see John cheer on his Alma mater
We also spent time with the Orrs!! Went and saw there new place in Irvine and went on a great hike!
Cute Orr Family!
John and I
So New Years was so fun! john surprised me with dinner at the Savannah Chop House. It's only a few blocks from our house, but I have always wanted to try it! It was amazing!
That was going to be the end of our fun week. We had decided not to buy tickets to the USC game because they were just too expensive. But then our friend James gave us 2 tickets for a belated wedding present! Amazing!!!
USC victory!
It was so much fun!
We had an amazing week together! I didn't get much done around the house, but we had a lot of fun...now back to reality!

Sunday, December 28, 2008

Christmas in Oklahoma...

We had an amazing Christmas in Edmond, OK. Lots of family time! Saw lots of good friends! When we landed is the 17 degrees, then the last day we were there it was 70 degrees...what??! Crazy weather! Enjoy the pics...

Went to an Oklahoma City Thunder game with he parents!
They lost, but we got to see Lebron James play, that was cool! He is so good!
I got to see my dear friend Danielle!! She left her sick husband to drive 2 hours from Witchita, Kansas. Next time we're in town, I'll head north to see her!!
John and I got to go on a double date with my brother-in-law and sister-in-law! no pics of all of us together, but this is john and I right before! It was so fun to hang with no distractions, we had great conversation and so much fun hanging and laughing!
Oh goodness! We got to spend A LOT of time with our niece! We love her SO much! Crazy to think how much we will love our own kids!
John made her a little baby Jesus! She slept with it that night, my sister-in-law took a pic. I'm waiting to get it, it's so dang cute!
I got her an owl. A month ago she told me she LOVES owls...funny thing is I do too!
She screamed, "I really wanted this, how did you know?!?"
John and I with his parents on Christmas day!
I just love her so much! This is us with her new American doll, "julie"
All the girls...
all the boys...

We had an amazing time! But we are really excited to be home and relax for a week! No work, just rest and play! Going to the Oklahoma State vs. Oregon game on tuesday in San Diego with my parents, super excited! Plans to hang with lots of friends and celebrate the new year! Also, get some things done around the house...should be a GREAT week!

Saturday, December 20, 2008

It's the most wonderful time of the year...

It is the most wonderful time! I love getting together with family and friends! I love the decorations, the food, the giving of gifts! All of it!OK so, there will be a lot of pics coming! Christmas hasn't even happened yet (well, it's not the 25th) But here is what's happened so far!

John and I made it to disneyland during the Christmas time, my most favorite time at d-land. The is us in front of small world.
Next, for my mom's Christmas gift we took her to Wicked...She was so excited! Some of you may know the story of when my family tried to go a few years ago, anyway, it was a great gift!

we also took her to sushi at Katsuya in Hollywood, so delicious and so classy!
Next, it was off to the Miles Family Christmas, so many surprises and so much fun! Evi and Aaron surprised us this morning!

the siblings
pretty normal
my cute husband! He is so handsome!
The whole family!
Our fam!

We leave for Oklahoma in the morning, gunna see lots of family and lots of friends! I am so excited! Then we return to another week off for the both of us! Hooray! I mean come on, it's the most wonderful time of the year!!!

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Merry Christmas...

it's freaking cold...

So yes, I have been to colder weather then it was today. The only difference is that I prepare to be freezing! I never would have thought I would be this cold in SoCal!

I did not plan to be cold, I did however plan to be wet. I knew the forecast said rain, therefore instead of purchasing an umbrella, raincoat, and/or rainboots on rainy days I tend to bring a few changes of clothes with me for the day.

So I ran a few errands got drenched, then changed at my destination for the day. Then changed back into my wet clothes to run a few more errands. May sound crazy, but I just don't want to buy "rain" stuff for only the 3 days a year it rains in SoCal, so I opt to do a few more loads of laundry.

Needless to say, I got home and was frozen cold! Luckily John started a fire and I thawed out :)

I guess this is just a taste for the 20 degrees it will be in Oklahoma in just a few days!

Monday, December 15, 2008

Life has been soooo busy!

But luckily I have had time to enjoy a cappuccino

Ok so, I have been absolutely terrible at blogging. Too much is going on, I don't even know where to start!

I think I finally finished my "busy" season at work. Planning to enjoy multiple Christmas parties this week and then taking my mom to "Wicked" on Thursday night for her Christmas gift! Hooray! We are so excited!

so here is a quick catch up of events that have gone on...

had a Christmas party with just my 7th grade girl leaders took some pics for a Christmas card, this one is my fav minus the fact that everyone's eyes are closed!
Merry Christmas from the Snyders! So I really wanted to send out a Christmas card this year, but time just went by too fast, so here it is...

Got to spend time with my niece this thanksgiving, so excited to see her for Christmas too!
I mean seriously she is so cute!
I have obviously been at work a lot hanging out with this amazing lady! Diane and I usually get asked about 3 times a week if we are sisters! I'm so grateful she is on our staff!Lastly, my beautiful sister was in town and we got to spend some wonderful time together! Reminds me how grateful I am for family!

We leave for OKC in about a week, it will be cold, but I get to see one of my best friends, danielle, while I'm there, and tons of family and friends! Can't wait for a cold Christmas!

more blogs to come :)

Thursday, December 4, 2008

too much to blog...

There is so much to come...

but please pray for us in the time being. We had some identity theft go on with our bank account. It could have been a lot worse, but we still feel violated. The details will be worked out. I'll fill you in later.

Check back.