dimanche, septembre 28, 2008
mercredi, septembre 24, 2008
September is a month of celebrations
The past week it was my Mom's birthday. Tomorrow it is my brother's birthday and my grandparent's anniversary. Then this weekend is Nana's birthday. Wow! What a fun month, I wish I was in MI to celebrate with everyone! But since I'm not...happy birthdays and anniversary!!! In light of the celebrations I thought it would be fun to post some older pictures that I found from our old wedding slide show, enjoy!
lundi, septembre 22, 2008
Hollywood Style
This past Thursday, James and I attended the 100th episode party for Clean House, the show he is working on. I've avoided blogging about it because I knew I would have so much to write, but alas it's time to get it all down! It's weird to think that James was on set for the filming of awards that will be featured on their 100th episode. Some of the houses were well deserving of the awards, or so I'm told :)
At first I was a little nervous about going to the party. James had informed me that it would be dressy casual, and that it would be held in a house in the hills. Of course I always hate the phrase dressy casual, also known in the sorority world as "snappy casual". I find it so much easier to dress for events when the attire is labeled as dressy or casual. Not both. But either way, I chose to wear a beautiful black sleeveless top my mother-in law gave to me a couple of Christmas' ago, with my skinny fit jeans, and strappy black heals. For a purse I carried my coach clutch that my mom had given me as a Christmas present as well.
James and I parked in the recommended parking structure where we were driven to the hilltop party in town cars. I was able to meet a fair amount of James' co-workers while awaiting our transportation. They were all so nice! Everyone was fun and looking quite fabulous. Luckily I think I made the right choice in attire, I felt I fit in well into the scene and not out of place. The town car came and up the hill we went. We were dropped off at the top where a beautiful home sat with a red carpet, awaiting our arrival . We had to check our names at the door. Once inside there were delicious deserts, appetizers, and drinks awaiting us. The appetizers were amazing....shrimp, steak, mushroom puffs, chicken, and a cheese and cracker dish. The desserts were pretty good too...rice krispie treats, chocolate fondue with strawberries, pretzels, marsh mellows, and of course they had really cute cupcakes. The waiters were all extremely fun and lively. I was even able to sample the new "it" energy drink called Her.
There was a DJ playing great music and the whole house was pretty empty to allow for more room to mingle. The outside patio was gorgeous. The pool was light up a purple pink color. There were candles everywhere too! They had an open fire pit that was very modern in the style. I also enjoyed the extra touch of Modern Home and O magazines on all of the tables. The best part and most beautiful though was the view of the city. You could see all the lights of the city and the hills. It was the kind of view you would think of seeing in the movies. I wish had brought our camera....it was amazing!!!
So many interesting people were there, and I was able to meet most of them which was amazing!!! The heads of Style network, the hosts of the show, the designer of the show, those coordinating the show, those who edit the show, other productions assistants, sound people, and more. It was so great to see and meet the people James works with and for. I was even told that Paris Hilton was at the party before we arrived!!! Only in Hollywood right?!
It was a great and fun night! On our way out we received gift bags with chocolate, anti-oxidant water, magazines, and 100th episode CDs. I was so glad that James and I got to experience this together. I hope they have another party soon!!!!
At first I was a little nervous about going to the party. James had informed me that it would be dressy casual, and that it would be held in a house in the hills. Of course I always hate the phrase dressy casual, also known in the sorority world as "snappy casual". I find it so much easier to dress for events when the attire is labeled as dressy or casual. Not both. But either way, I chose to wear a beautiful black sleeveless top my mother-in law gave to me a couple of Christmas' ago, with my skinny fit jeans, and strappy black heals. For a purse I carried my coach clutch that my mom had given me as a Christmas present as well.
James and I parked in the recommended parking structure where we were driven to the hilltop party in town cars. I was able to meet a fair amount of James' co-workers while awaiting our transportation. They were all so nice! Everyone was fun and looking quite fabulous. Luckily I think I made the right choice in attire, I felt I fit in well into the scene and not out of place. The town car came and up the hill we went. We were dropped off at the top where a beautiful home sat with a red carpet, awaiting our arrival . We had to check our names at the door. Once inside there were delicious deserts, appetizers, and drinks awaiting us. The appetizers were amazing....shrimp, steak, mushroom puffs, chicken, and a cheese and cracker dish. The desserts were pretty good too...rice krispie treats, chocolate fondue with strawberries, pretzels, marsh mellows, and of course they had really cute cupcakes. The waiters were all extremely fun and lively. I was even able to sample the new "it" energy drink called Her.
There was a DJ playing great music and the whole house was pretty empty to allow for more room to mingle. The outside patio was gorgeous. The pool was light up a purple pink color. There were candles everywhere too! They had an open fire pit that was very modern in the style. I also enjoyed the extra touch of Modern Home and O magazines on all of the tables. The best part and most beautiful though was the view of the city. You could see all the lights of the city and the hills. It was the kind of view you would think of seeing in the movies. I wish had brought our camera....it was amazing!!!
So many interesting people were there, and I was able to meet most of them which was amazing!!! The heads of Style network, the hosts of the show, the designer of the show, those coordinating the show, those who edit the show, other productions assistants, sound people, and more. It was so great to see and meet the people James works with and for. I was even told that Paris Hilton was at the party before we arrived!!! Only in Hollywood right?!
It was a great and fun night! On our way out we received gift bags with chocolate, anti-oxidant water, magazines, and 100th episode CDs. I was so glad that James and I got to experience this together. I hope they have another party soon!!!!
mardi, septembre 16, 2008
News on All Levels
These past few weeks have been incredibly interesting ones for our country. The hurricanes have had devastating effects from devouring winds to flooding waters. Many have been without water for days. There is much damage to clean up from the storms and many people in need of assistance.
This past Friday there was a metro link crash here in the LA area. 25 lives were taken as the metro link collided with a freight train. It was a very bad accident...Click here for more information.
Also as many of you have heard there are businesses that are not doing so well in the stock exchange. Some of you may know that I almost accepted a job with one of these companies. I praise God for giving me guidance when I was making my job decision. Who knows where I would be right now otherwise...probably looking for another job.
Well enough of my reflections...onto news....
Today James had his follow up Dr. apt. He has been feeling better, and though its taken him awhile to sound better today his voice actually sounds normal. The Dr. says things still look like they are in the clear but James is to come for another check up in a week.
James was invited to a cocktail party with his work celebrating the 100th episode of Clean House. So I'm invited too! It will be later this week. I have no idea what to expect, but it should be exciting!
We're both getting excited and prepared for our trip to DC which will then be followed by our trip to MI for my cousin's wedding. We can't wait!!!!
This past Friday there was a metro link crash here in the LA area. 25 lives were taken as the metro link collided with a freight train. It was a very bad accident...Click here for more information.
Also as many of you have heard there are businesses that are not doing so well in the stock exchange. Some of you may know that I almost accepted a job with one of these companies. I praise God for giving me guidance when I was making my job decision. Who knows where I would be right now otherwise...probably looking for another job.
Well enough of my reflections...onto news....
Today James had his follow up Dr. apt. He has been feeling better, and though its taken him awhile to sound better today his voice actually sounds normal. The Dr. says things still look like they are in the clear but James is to come for another check up in a week.
James was invited to a cocktail party with his work celebrating the 100th episode of Clean House. So I'm invited too! It will be later this week. I have no idea what to expect, but it should be exciting!
We're both getting excited and prepared for our trip to DC which will then be followed by our trip to MI for my cousin's wedding. We can't wait!!!!
mercredi, septembre 10, 2008
Hangin In
The Kankas are hanging in there....This week began with James feeling sick. He was at work last week on one of the messiest houses yet. They even gave the crew masks to wear! Over the weekend James' voice disappeared and he felt horrible. I of course made him chicken noodle soup and nagged him into making a doctor's appointment. It turned out that 2 other guys from his crew were just as sick with the same thing. So today they all went into the doctor together. They took x-rays and everything of his lungs but they didn't find anything. Though they want to monitor him and check him out next week. The dust and things in the messy house cause are what have brought on this bad spell. He seems a lot better today and I'm hopeful that they won't find anything next week at the check up.
On another note....as I was leaving work today I noticed a film crew working outside and around the building next to mine. Since it was along my walk to the parking structure I got a good look. I think it was the show called "CHUCK". That's what all the director chairs said. They had huge lights, people with radios, microphones, and actors dress in really nice suits. It looked like fun...the location of the offices that I work in is actually very nice and contemporary looking. Can't wait to see if I can pick it out on the show! Also on my drive home, around the corner from our place is Vons, our local grocery store. Well there was a tour bus of somebody parked there. There were a bunch of peple and body gaurds out in the front of the bus. It looked like a really nice tour bus... I wonder whose it was????
On another note....as I was leaving work today I noticed a film crew working outside and around the building next to mine. Since it was along my walk to the parking structure I got a good look. I think it was the show called "CHUCK". That's what all the director chairs said. They had huge lights, people with radios, microphones, and actors dress in really nice suits. It looked like fun...the location of the offices that I work in is actually very nice and contemporary looking. Can't wait to see if I can pick it out on the show! Also on my drive home, around the corner from our place is Vons, our local grocery store. Well there was a tour bus of somebody parked there. There were a bunch of peple and body gaurds out in the front of the bus. It looked like a really nice tour bus... I wonder whose it was????
samedi, septembre 06, 2008
Labor Day Weekend Pictures!!!!
mercredi, septembre 03, 2008
Creative Husband
If you haven't had a chance to check out my husband's blog today you really need to. During our friends' visit James decided to take our digital still camera and take photos at high speeds to make into a mini video. At first I thought he was crazy...then I thought he was wasting the camera battery. Good thing I was wrong, the video is amazing!!! I am constantly surprised by my husband's talent and creativity. It's really fun to see how he pieces his creative works together. Again it was a fun weekend, to check out the video click HERE.
lundi, septembre 01, 2008
Mini Reunion and Labor Day Weekend Fun
This past weekend our friends came to visit for a mini reunion vacation. Chase and Elizabeth flew in from Texas. David and Arielle flew in from Northern Virginia. Since Amy and Joel live nearby in Fullerton, CA we were all able to meet up for a mini GMU reunion. It was crazy fun!!!!
As many of you know James graduated from George Mason University, where he became close friends with Chase, David and Joel. Campus life was always interesting with these guys, they are truly more like brothers. Now a little older, and married, their brotherly bond is still evident and distance can't keep them apart! Through my relationship with James and the GMU guys I was also able develop great friendships with their ladies. Elizabeth and I became friends on the summer project where James and I met in 2003. She actually met her husband Chase on that same summer project. I became friends with Arielle shortly after moving to VA, she was one of the first to reach out to me in the new town. I can still remember seeing her relationship with David bloom. Then there is Amy who is my newest friend. I can remember hearing about Joel being sweet on a girl from PA. When James and I moved to CA she was here open armed and ready to help us move and transition to the So Cal. life.
So this weekend was filled with so much fun and laughter. It was great to see our guys giddy to hang out with each other. I can still remember the reaction I got when the girls suggested that the boys could eat at their own table....they were so excited!!! haha! That is how the whole weekend pretty much went.
But for those of you are are interested here's the run down of events....On Friday night we had everyone came for a sleep over ...don't worry everyone had separate beds! In the morning we visited Hollywood and saw the stars. Then we went to Rodeo Drive and walked through Beverly Hills. Of course we had to get lunch at In-n-Out Burger! After lunch we went to Malibu where the boys played games on the beach, while the girls went walking and sun bathing. After the beach, it was a night out in Santa Monica for dinner. It was an action filled day...everyone was completely exhausted by the time we made it home.
On Sunday we all met back up and played put-put golf. James and I came in with a combined score for second place....I think.... :-) Then the guys went off to an NFL draft thing... and the girls went shopping! We spent the night at Amy and Joel's place that night, but not without going to Yogurt Land first!
Today, Monday, we spent just hanging out and enjoying eachother's company before our out of towners had to head back to the airport. Whew! I'm so tired! But this was such a fun and exciting weekend!!!! We felt blessed to have friends who would travel so far to just hang out with us. Thanks everyone!
As far a pictures...we took a LOT!!! I have to edit them still and James has already been working on a short movie clip of our weekend, surprise! We'll post them soon so keep your eyes peeled!!!
As many of you know James graduated from George Mason University, where he became close friends with Chase, David and Joel. Campus life was always interesting with these guys, they are truly more like brothers. Now a little older, and married, their brotherly bond is still evident and distance can't keep them apart! Through my relationship with James and the GMU guys I was also able develop great friendships with their ladies. Elizabeth and I became friends on the summer project where James and I met in 2003. She actually met her husband Chase on that same summer project. I became friends with Arielle shortly after moving to VA, she was one of the first to reach out to me in the new town. I can still remember seeing her relationship with David bloom. Then there is Amy who is my newest friend. I can remember hearing about Joel being sweet on a girl from PA. When James and I moved to CA she was here open armed and ready to help us move and transition to the So Cal. life.
So this weekend was filled with so much fun and laughter. It was great to see our guys giddy to hang out with each other. I can still remember the reaction I got when the girls suggested that the boys could eat at their own table....they were so excited!!! haha! That is how the whole weekend pretty much went.
But for those of you are are interested here's the run down of events....On Friday night we had everyone came for a sleep over ...don't worry everyone had separate beds! In the morning we visited Hollywood and saw the stars. Then we went to Rodeo Drive and walked through Beverly Hills. Of course we had to get lunch at In-n-Out Burger! After lunch we went to Malibu where the boys played games on the beach, while the girls went walking and sun bathing. After the beach, it was a night out in Santa Monica for dinner. It was an action filled day...everyone was completely exhausted by the time we made it home.
On Sunday we all met back up and played put-put golf. James and I came in with a combined score for second place....I think.... :-) Then the guys went off to an NFL draft thing... and the girls went shopping! We spent the night at Amy and Joel's place that night, but not without going to Yogurt Land first!
Today, Monday, we spent just hanging out and enjoying eachother's company before our out of towners had to head back to the airport. Whew! I'm so tired! But this was such a fun and exciting weekend!!!! We felt blessed to have friends who would travel so far to just hang out with us. Thanks everyone!
As far a pictures...we took a LOT!!! I have to edit them still and James has already been working on a short movie clip of our weekend, surprise! We'll post them soon so keep your eyes peeled!!!
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