Happy Birthday Carson!

Today is Carson's 3rd birthday...so that makes him 21 in dog years. For anyone whose ever met Carson, you'll agree that he's more than just a doggie. He has his own personality and is the happiest most playful Westie in the world. Kelly and I are thankful everyday that he came into our lives. Happy birthday 'lil guy...you're the best!

Carson's 1st day home

Carson's Award-Winning Photo

What Carson Does Best

Spending Time with Family and Friends

It was another busy weekend, but that's the way we like it! Kelly's grandmother and her husband have been in town the last few weeks, but last weekend was there last few days in The OC before returning home to Oklahoma. We wanted to spend some time with them before they left, so we did. On Friday we went out to dinner and had a great time catching up and eating bbq. On Saturday, Kelly went back to spend time with his grandma while I made 4 dozen cupcakes with Kamy. It sounds like a lot of work, but it was fun...I love baking! We were making the cupcakes for Melia's 6th birthday party that was on Sunday. And guess what...we were there too! On Sunday, my mom, Kelly and I went to Concourse Bowl to celebrate Melia's birthday. We had fun watching all the little kids run around and have fun. My mom and I actually got to bowl, but that's not anything to write about. Let's just say, I now know why I'm such a lousy bowler...but we had fun. Then Kelly and I ended our Sunday at Kelly's uncle's house for one last bbq to bid our farwell to grandma. Kelly and I got to play cards with grandma and catch up all his family we haven't seen since June. Needless to say, by Sunday night we were exhausted. But I wouldn't have changed a thing...I love spending time with family and friends!

Learning a New Routine

Nothing much has been going on, yet I've been so busy. I've been spending a lot of time with my family since my grandmother's passing. Her service was last Wednesday, we prayed the rosary for 9 straight nights and my mom and I have had the chance to hang out again. We went shopping at South Coast Plaza, out to dinner, made a Costco run, went to church and watched a movie at home together. It's nice to be able to spend time with her again, although I miss spending time with my grandma. I don't think it's really hit me that I no longer have a grandmother. I was at Hallmark last week buying some birthday cards and got sad when I passed by the "grandmother" section and realized that I will never by a card for my grandma again. I even got sad when Kelly, my mom and I went to eat at Souplantation. That was one of my grandma's favorite places to eat and it just didn't seem the same without her there. I guess those are just things I have to get used to.

On a brighter note, Kelly and I went to Andi's (my god-daughter) 16th birthday party last weekend. It was mostly a party for her friends, but it was still fun to be there and eat yummy cake. I also got to watch USC slaughter Washington State...I hope they keep it up!

Adios Abuelita

On Thursday, October 9 I said good-bye to my grandmother for the last time. She passed away quietly surrounded by my mom, Nina and Nino. Although I already miss her tremendously, I know she is in a far better place. She lived a wonderful 91 years, raised 8 children, loved 16 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren and traveled the world. I was so lucky to have grown-up close to her and accompany her on many of her travels. Right now I am very busy helping my family with the service arrangements, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Thank you abuelita for all the wonderful memories, I will cherish them forever. Adios y te quiero mucho.

A Week of Sports

October is off to a good start...baseball playoffs and USC football! And that's what we did this week, we went to a game of each. Kelly and I went the Angels' first ALDS playoff game on Wednesday. It was a fun and exciting game, but ultimately the Angels lost. We also have tickets to game one of the ALCS series, but right now we're just hoping they don't get eliminated by the Red Sox. Then on Saturday I went to the USC game with my family. I had a great time, like always, but what made it even better is that USC beat Oregon. It was scary in the 1st quarter, but then USC snapped out of it and dominated the rest of the game. Below are some pictures from our fun sports week.