#11 - D.R. Horton Home Giveaway

Sorry to blog about work but last night was SO exciting! Our 6 month campaign ended with someone winning a house and we gave it away live on-field. I left my camera at home (looking at the pictures again when I got home after the game last night) but tomorrow I'll upload some pics from the event. SO exciting!!

#10 - Corona Breast Cancer Walk '09

This year I walked in honor of my Aunt Barb who just celebrated her 10th year CANCER FREE! It was her birthday on Saturday which was the same day as the walk making it extra special. Telling people I know that I was doing the walk was an opportunity for them to share their story with me - turns out many people I know have been affected by breast cancer.

#9 - Brake Lights

There's nothing worse than when you just want to get home after a long day at work and you're greeted with brake lights on the freeway as far as the eye can see. Last night it took me 40 minutes to get home; it usually takes me 25. Sitting in traffic is rare for me since I chose to live the opposite direction of traffic (I drive east to get to work, traffic is backed up heading west in the mornings). I'm not really complaining because I don't have it too bad but for anyone out of state that doesn't face these issue, this is a little sneak peak at California freeways. (Taken on the 55S before Tustin Ave. yesterday around 5:30PM.)

#8 - Oktoberfest

Jeannie, our mom and I enjoyed Sunday champagne brunch at the Phoenix club in Anaheim followed by the kick-off of Oktoberfest '09. There was a short parade and ceremony. Lots of polka and chicken dancing followed. The weather was really nice - warm but breezy. Fun afternoon!

#7 - WEEZER

Last night I went to the Weezer & Blink 182 concert (featuring Taking Back Sunday & Asher Roth) at Irvine Meadows Amphitheater. I have been a fan of Weezer for over 10 years but had never seen them in concert and they were WONDERFUL! They were so entertaining and I sang along to all of their songs (usually reserved for my alone time in the car). Blink 182 was the main headliner but we only stayed for a handful of songs; didn't know most of their new stuff plus they were dropping F-Bombs left and right between songs which may have appealed to the 13-18 y/o crowd but I was over it.

#6 - Sushi Night

On Friday night, Lui & I went to sushi with his cousin (Sasha) and friends. It was a teppan and sushi restaurant just down the street in Tustin that we had never been to but was really good (LOVE when that happens!). I'm not a big fan of sushi but always get edamame and a veggie roll. Everyone else was much more adventurous than me; I like seeing the unique rolls they come up with.

#5 - Turning 30!

So...I'm not turning 30, I've actually been 30 for almost 2 months now and so far so good. Minimal wrinkling noticed in the neck area most recently right after I wake up but I'm doing my best to keep those at bay. Let's focus on the celebration! About 30 of us enjoyed champaign brunch and a 2 hour harbor cruise around Newport.

My mom with Heather and Glenn's baby, Hudson. He did so well and smiled so much for us!

Heather, Kaleb and Vieng were staying in Balboa that weekend (perfect timing!) and joined us for the afternoon. Kaleb even got to steer the boat! Thanks for serenading us with the Ukulele!!

Ali, Keira and Andrea drove up from San Diego to celebrate with me! Ali even had a hockey tournament that night, what good friends I have!!

Above are cookies that Andrea and Jeannie made for my b-day celebration (check their budding line out on www.SugarDaddysOnline.com)!

When did my niece, Andrea (23), and nephew, Ray (21) get so big you ask? I'm not really sure but it make me feel OLD. I'm one of those old ladies telling their friends, "I use to change their diapers."