I had my first experience of being pulled over by a cop today. It felt terrible and I guess in some ways at least I knew why I was being pulled over so that took the nervousness a bit. I was caught doing 50mph on a 35 mph speed limit. I don't speed typically because I am just too scared to do so but today I was trying to merge to the left and the lady in front was too slow and the lady behind her didn't want me to get in, so in the great scheme of things - I acted stupidly and decided to just pass both of them and speed up. I got what I wanted, I did end up on the left lane only to see a cop hiding behind a bush ready to pull me over - ah so frustrating! I knew he was going to go after me so, I once again changed lane to the right and this time people were nice enough to free up a space for me so the cop can talk to me and hand me the $242 speeding ticket - NICE!
At least the cop even complimented me for having a very clean record - first offense and I hope never to have another. I just wonder how much it will cost for those who frequently get caught. Ah now my day is shaky and I do feel bad about the ticket. I guess I'll have to pass on buying a new cross training shoes and pea coat for another year. That's what I get for my lack of better judgment. Darn!
Monday, March 8, 2010
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Best day ever!
So we finally took him skiing for the first time and needless to say March 5, 2010 has been claimed as his best day ever! We took him to Mt. Hood Meadows. Never seen him so determined and focused to learn. He took a half day lesson (2hrs) and then him and Pat spent the entire afternoon skiing. He did well on the lifts, he only got ran over by the lift 2 times :). He fell a lot but he was back right up. He almost didn't want to stop to eat lunch and he didn't want to go home...at least we didn't need to drag him out of the mountain.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
February Recap
Pinewood Derby day: Shua's car won 2nd - the only race he lost until the final race.
Friend birthday party, this is after we went to a baptism in the morning on Valentine's day.
Guy Tree Miller - Tree planting event. We planted 400 trees that morning. Here's the boys working together. They even helped each other carry the bucket full of mulch - it was hard work and they did a great job! We had company over that evening too - so it was a long day.
Squeezed in one ice skating this week since I was called a "lame" mother for not taking him ice skating and no that comment was not from my son. This is after I took him to the city hall for a field trip as part of accomplishing one of the goals of him moving up to "Bear Scout" next year.
Shua's class preparing for their prayer service. He adamantly told us to be there since all of the kids in their class has a role in the service. This was yesterday morning.
and here is his big night...ready for his first piano recital. This happened last night.
He did a duet with his piano teacher - he did the L'Olivier by Laguedoc. I guess that means Olive tree in french. He did pretty good especially since he has only taken 8, half hour classes so far.
The kids after their recital. He didn't want to go because he did not want to wear "dressy" clothes. He was lucky I didn't make him use a tie - I guess that would have been pushing it on my end :)
him and a classmate and fellow student forced to have their photos taken :
Anyway, this weekend we have the Blue and Gold Banquet at the school. I am one of the event planner and committee so that is keeping me busy. We all are anxious to move on to March and see family in New York - Yay!
Friend birthday party, this is after we went to a baptism in the morning on Valentine's day.
Guy Tree Miller - Tree planting event. We planted 400 trees that morning. Here's the boys working together. They even helped each other carry the bucket full of mulch - it was hard work and they did a great job! We had company over that evening too - so it was a long day.
Squeezed in one ice skating this week since I was called a "lame" mother for not taking him ice skating and no that comment was not from my son. This is after I took him to the city hall for a field trip as part of accomplishing one of the goals of him moving up to "Bear Scout" next year.
Shua's class preparing for their prayer service. He adamantly told us to be there since all of the kids in their class has a role in the service. This was yesterday morning.
and here is his big night...ready for his first piano recital. This happened last night.
He did a duet with his piano teacher - he did the L'Olivier by Laguedoc. I guess that means Olive tree in french. He did pretty good especially since he has only taken 8, half hour classes so far.
The kids after their recital. He didn't want to go because he did not want to wear "dressy" clothes. He was lucky I didn't make him use a tie - I guess that would have been pushing it on my end :)
him and a classmate and fellow student forced to have their photos taken :
Anyway, this weekend we have the Blue and Gold Banquet at the school. I am one of the event planner and committee so that is keeping me busy. We all are anxious to move on to March and see family in New York - Yay!
Friday, February 12, 2010
Sentimental
Apparently, I am not the only one who is sentimental about parting with the baby things and stuff which I've kept for ages, well, at least for 7 yrs. I have been packing most of the baby stuff to send to my sister Maybel, they went ahead and found out what they were having and as it turns out - they are having a boy. So, I thought they could definitely use Joshua's baby stuff and so my packing begins. It is tough to go through the things because it brings back so much great memories but I can't hold on to this things forever, but I guess, Shua is still not ready to let go.
When he saw a couple of his stuff animals in the pack, he was in tears even if he approved of it prior to it being put in the box. So, baby monkey and cuddly bunny has been fished out of the box and is now back on his shelf...guess although the baby is now 7, he still love his baby stuff animals.
When he saw a couple of his stuff animals in the pack, he was in tears even if he approved of it prior to it being put in the box. So, baby monkey and cuddly bunny has been fished out of the box and is now back on his shelf...guess although the baby is now 7, he still love his baby stuff animals.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Happy New Year!
Oh wow, it has been a while since I last posted something - sorry my bad! I will try to do a better job this time. Yesterday was our 8th yr. wedding anniversary (woo hoo!) and we celebrated it all together. Pat and I went out on Sunday for our date. We went to see Avatar in 3D and that was quite an experience for me. The theater was packed and so we ended up sitting way too close for my liking and sure enough just 10 minutes into the movie and I was ready to explode. I had to excuse myself the minute I got a chance and I was out in the restroom exploding - oh dear! I wanted to see the movie still so I instead stood on the sideline and minimized the use of the 3D glasses as much as I could. I guess I couldn't really say I liked the movie. I have seen 3D movies before and has been fine before as long as I stay as far as I could from the screen. I had a similar "explosive" incident back in the days when I went to see "Everest" on IMAX - ah poor Pat he sat all by himself most of the time and then stood by me on the sideline towards the end...so how about that for an anniversary date! Poor Pat, don't know how he puts up with my quirks and flaws!
So for our anniversary, I made it to him by making us a tasty or more of a healthy dinner. I believe in the saying that "The way to a man's heart is through his stomach" ... Tee hee! I made pan fried Panko and Parmesan Cheese crusted Tilapia, Pasta with spinach, tomato and basil salad, Broiled Shrimps marinated in orange zest/juice and garlic and of course an apple crumble pie. It did literally take me about two hours to prepare the meals but it was worth it. Shua liked it as well but commented that it would have been better if his Dad and I went out for dinner so that he could stay at his friends house for the evening...this is coming from the kid who came up with the idea of making a fancy feast for our anniversary....hmmm...
So here's a glimpse of our fancy 8th yr. wedding anniversary feast!
So for our anniversary, I made it to him by making us a tasty or more of a healthy dinner. I believe in the saying that "The way to a man's heart is through his stomach" ... Tee hee! I made pan fried Panko and Parmesan Cheese crusted Tilapia, Pasta with spinach, tomato and basil salad, Broiled Shrimps marinated in orange zest/juice and garlic and of course an apple crumble pie. It did literally take me about two hours to prepare the meals but it was worth it. Shua liked it as well but commented that it would have been better if his Dad and I went out for dinner so that he could stay at his friends house for the evening...this is coming from the kid who came up with the idea of making a fancy feast for our anniversary....hmmm...
So here's a glimpse of our fancy 8th yr. wedding anniversary feast!
Shua prepared the dinner table so that was a pretty sweet treat as well :)
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