#76 - I'm 31 today, ouch.

I'm 31 today. Not sure what is good about turning 31 (all I keep thinking is "one more year closer to 40...") but I'm hopeful for a good upcoming year! Started off the day right with super fresh bagels & cream cheese from my mom - she brought them in to my office. Going to an Angels game (work event) tonight and we're suppose to win. I'll be in Imperial for work tomorrow (map that out - it's pretty much where AZ and Mexico meet!). Here's to the next 12 mo. being 31...CHEERS!

#75 - Angels Dugout Seats

Not the best pic of us but you should see the others we took! ;) Media Nation invited us to their dugout suite on 07/09/10 - we had no idea how great the seats would be when we accepted!!
They also had lots for us to eat and drink - yum! The dessert cart came around, too (and though we were full there is always room for dessert). We didn't know it at the time but whenever a left handed batter went up we were on TV - Lui got lots of calls and texts from his friends the next day, 15 minutes of fame!

We played Kansas City and lost by 1 in overtime but it was still really fun! BIG BANG FRIDAY at the stadium so we also got a great fireworks show.

#74 - Girlfriends!

There's nothing like getting together with a couple girlfriends, talking openly and honestly, giving and receiving sage advice without anyone getting their feelings hurt or taking offense - that has to be one of the best gifts that comes from having great girlfriends. Last night Mia (don't ask what I am doing to that poor soul in this pic), Tiffany and I met up for dinner at Banderas in Corona Del Mar which doesn't happen nearly enough! It was so refreshing to talk with these beautiful women, I am so happy to have them in my life.

#73 - Rancho Las Palmas & Splashtopia

Last weekend I had to work in Indio so Lui invited his neice and nephew and we stayed at a resort w/ a water park. Here is Alex outside our room, he yelled, "Sara, come look at this - there are a bunch of ducks!" He was feeding them our stale, leftover popcorn and said next time he'll bring a lot more popcorn for them - "When will we come back here again?" :)
Here's the lazy river and water slides. We spent a lot of time in those intertubes (110F degrees!). They also had a pool for families as well as one for adults only. Was a really fun weekend!

#72 - Celebrity Spotting...well, kinda.

Anyone who watches The Real Housewives series will appreciate this. Last night, I saw Uncle Richie from the OC series at Gulfstream in Newport Beach. The whole time I was there, I never saw him sit down for dinner, he was just hanging out at the bar - possibly trying to spot his future wife(?).

Previously, I saw Vicki and her husband at The Cannery (also in Newport Beach). They, also, stationed themselves at the bar. I bet I could sell this stuff to TMZ! LOL.

#71 - Papusas, yum!

Yesterday, my neighbor brought over papusas as a thank you for having her over last week Sunday. I had never tried this Salvadorian food but it was delicious! Masa on the outside and inside we had cheese, chicken & cheese and one with bean & cheese. It came with a coleslaw type topping and spicy salsa for on top. Even though she picked them up in another city, they were piping hot! Watch out - they're really filling!! Wish I could have eaten more...mmm!

#70 - Bring Your Dog to Work Day

Before I had Lola, it absolutely killed me to have to leave Tobey at home on a weekend day (since he was home alone all week). Here's a pic I took of him one Saturday that I had to go into the office and brought him along. He can make himself cozy just about anywhere! I just ran across this photo though it's about a year old. Made me smile. :)