I'm happier than a tornado in a trailer park!

On our way back from California, we stayed in southern utah for Memorial Day and spent time with family that live there. While driving through the town, who did we see...?

None other than the famous Mater, from the movie cars. Ya know "tuh mater" without the tuh.

This old car had been transformed into Mater, it was so cool.

Sunny Southern California

We just spent the last week in southern California. It was so much fun and we had beautiful sunny weather all week long. We stayed at a condo in San Juan Capistrano right across the highway from Doheny Beach.
(We can see our condo from the beach)

It was so much fun to be right next to ocean. Each day we walked to the beach and spent time playing in the water, looking for seashells, and just enjoying the warm sand between my toes and the beautiful ocean waves. I was in heaven and could have stayed forever.

A couple days we took a walk up and down the beach and ran across an eel washed up on the beach, sand crabs, kelp, watched some surfers, and I found the coolest hermit crab shell. I found out later that they don't like you to take them; then the hermit crabs don't have place to live when the come up on the beach. Oh no! I just made a hermit crab homeless. No one told me... so, I kept it anyway.

(Sand Crab)

We visited the San Juan Capistrano Mission, built back in 1775 by the catholic church as a place to spread Christianity to the Native Americans living in the California area. It was so beautiful to see all the amazing gardens and see the ruins of the original church and the different areas still part of the mission. It was so fascinating to see how other faiths worship. I was in awe at how beautiful the inside of the catholic chapel was.

We spent some time up the beach at Dana Point Harbor. We walked around and looked at all the schooners, yachts, and boats. It was amazing to see all the ships docked there. We went on a bit of an adventure and went aboard a 1920's racing schooner and went sailing for 2 hours out in the ocean. I spent most of the time sea sick. YUCK. It was a cool boat and fun to be out in the ocean, but I will never ever do that again. Once was enough for me.
Also at Dana Point lies The Ocean Institute. We took a tour and were able to see some cool ocean animals, sting rays, all kinds of fish, and a giant lobster. There are so many different looking creatures living in the water. They have two old sailing ships docked there. They bring in the local school children of Orange County and teach them about the ocean, how to sail, and then the kids stay over night on the sailing ships running the sails and everything. How fun is that!!

I was sad to have to come back, but It was fun spending time with family and being able to see the ocean.

A Birthday FORE Grandpa!

We celebrated my grandpa's birthday sunday. He is the young age of 83! At times I think he is even younger than I am. One of his favorite things to do is golf, especially with his boys (my uncles). I made his cake and turned it into a giant golf ball stuck in the ruff. It turned out really cute and he was so excited. I love spending time with my grandpa. He is so supportive, fun, and caring and I greatly admire him. He is such an example to me and hope that someday I can be atleast half as great as he is.

Happy Birthday Grandpa!!

School's Out, Scream and Shout!!!!

School is officially out for the summer, and grades are in.....

I was so nervous about my grade for my Financial Accounting class. My previous experience working in the accounting area helped alot during this course, but alot of it I wasnt familar with. It was hard and alot of work. I found out before my final that we had to pass the Final Exam with a certain percentage or we would automatically fail, yes Fail the course and be required to retake it. I studied so hard, but I was panicked about my grade.
The grades came in and.....

Yes, that is a B-, a big beautiful B-, I was so happy; I could have danced all night.

I could have danced all night, I could have danced all night, and still have begged for more. I could have spread my wings, and done a thousand things, I'd never done before... (hey it reminded me of a song :))

I couldnt believe it. WAHOO!!!!

I am so glad that my classes for Spring are over. I actually enjoyed most of them, but it is nice to have a break. Well, sort of a break. It actually only lasted a week and a half and then I started a math class for Summer semester. I am so close to graduating at the college and only have 5 classes left. YEAH!! It is so close and yet feels so far away.

Another project DONE!!!

I have completed yet another project that has been sitting away in a box, just waiting to be finished. Only this time it has been over 7 years since this project was started. I think that I have a problem finishing projects after I start them. Ya Think???

I was thinking about it and the last two projects I have finished have both been tablerunners. I dont even have anywhere to place them, but someday when I have my own place they will look great on my table. For now they will go back into a box, finished this time, waiting for their moment to be displayed.

Happy Mothers Day!

"All that I am, or ever hope to be, I owe to my mother."
-Abraham Lincoln

Extra Special Mom
Mom, you've always been the best
A better mom than all the rest.
I'm thankful for all the things you do
Im glad my mom, is extra special YOU!

On Mother's Day, I want you to know
You're the greatest Mom, I love you so.
There's one more thing I want to say;
I wish you Happy Mothers Day!
-Joanna Fuchs

I love you Mom!!!!