Flashback

I know I have talked about my grandpa Poopsie in the past, but wanted to share a few pictures of him that he just received from his Navy days. Wasn't he a handsome man? It's amazing how a smile never changes... 

Did You See It?

I know have been lacking in my posts lately, but honestly things have been crazy. I know I need to tell you all about my cruise and  the lovely baby shower I helped host. But instead, I wanted to show you some phone pictures I took from yesterday's eclipse. Thrilling, I know.

It was insane as it happened because the fog rolled in from the beach right in time to see it. I was with a large group of people who were all enjoy adult beverages on a perfect patio. Cue erie music, everyone stopped and watched (carefully) in silence as it happened. I did not edit these to black and white, this is exactly how they pictured. This is something that we wont get to see until 2070-something. 

It topped my crazy month off with a nice little bow. 

 

OC Half Marathon: Complete!

Did I mention lately it was going to be a busy month? Well, May is crazy! To start the month of right, yesterday I ran my first half marathon of the year. The Orange County Half Marathon is beautiful course that takes you through my favorite city in OC, Corona Del Mar. This little town attached to Newport Beach is breathtaking, with million dollar house after million dollar house. Pretty much an ideal run, with cloudy, cold-ish weather to boot. 

My sister and I have been planning on doing this since January, but really didn't do all that much training for it. Time just flew by! And somehow, after a few Cinco de Mayo beers, we talked our friend Emily into joining us as well. Why not hop into a 13.1 mile race? 

Although I did not achieve my best time, it was one of my most enjoyable races. I loved the scenery, doing it with friends, and for some reason it just felt good. My muscles today don't feel fantastic, but its all  part of the fun. We even went to a great  champagne brunch afterwards, and then laid around on the beach for a few hours. Pretty much the best Sunday ever. 

A few of race day shots...

A lot of people at the starting line. 

And... we're off!

My favorite sign along the track. I had to capture it. You need something like this around mile 10. 

the sunset late yesterday. Not part of the marathon, but just a great way to end the day. 

Stagecoach 2012

Another year of Stagecoach in the books and this year was one for the record books. As I get my voice back and my mind clears, I don't know what to think of this crazy weekend. So enjoy a few phone shots, because that is all I can muster right about now. My camera pictures are awful, but I will definitely have to share because it explains so much about this crazy country festival in the desert. 

For all you Coachella people out there, this is waaaaaay better. 

Nicole's 30th in Portland

just a few highlights of the drinks for the day..

As I mentioned here (and sort of here) my sister turned 30 last week, and surprise trip to Portland was in the works for many months. Our old roommate/"sister" lives up there, and it was the perfect excuse to take a trip. After surprising my sisters with the plane ticket on Wednesday night to fly up with her boyfriend, her best friend and I surprised her again and flew up on Friday for a weekend of fun. I know it has been a week since the big reveal, but I am still happy how the whole weekend turned out (minus some serious feuding with my mother...) 

All in all, the days were filled with beer, bowling, buses, breweries... and dancing. Whats a B-word for that? Bumping? Whatever. I LOVE you Portland and I can not wait it go back for another weekend of fun. 

Surprise!!! We're here! 

3 Nelson's in one room. Scary.

Beers and breakfast

Our first brewery and bus

This is when things start getting good

You should see her moves. They are incredible

Late night dancing.

Mt. Hood.

And a big thanks to Caitlin for all her advice while in Portland. Although our time was short this trip, I can not wait to go back!

I Just Ran 10 Miles!

It is life's little victories that need to be celebrated. The fact that I actually ran 10 miles is definitely one of them.

 I am by no means in shape for it, but with my half marathon less than 2 weeks away I had to do it. Right now I want to curl up in the fetal position because that was insanely painful. But crazy enjoyable.  Which is exactly how I always feel about running all the time. My love/hate relationship will never go away. 

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Happy 30th Birthday Sister!

She will kill me for announcing to the world her age, but my big sister is 30 today!!! And by now she knows we are in Portland to celebrate her birthday. Some great friends and some fun planning went into this little weekend getaway and right about now we are on a Brew Bus touring through Portland's various Microbreweries. 

To pay homage to my super sis, here are a few of our greatest moments since we moved in together 7 (yes 7!) years ago. How we haven't killed each other I will never know. I know soon we will both move on and apart, but right now I am enjoying (almost) every moment we have together. 

 Especially every wine night with bad recorded TV. Those times will be missed the most. 

Many years ago in Vegas. When our dresses were in style. 

we are really artsy. that is her in my sunglasses lens. 

Go Dodgers!

Top of the Rock. New York City.  

Yankee v Red Socks Game at Old Yankee Stadium. 

Mother /Daughters graduation trip to Vegas

Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany

Our last night in Paris