One Letter Change

And Diane owns this company.

From the Air: PHX to BUR 11/20/14

Change Management

Because I am Alist Preffered on Southwest I get free Wi-Fi when I travel. On Friday I received the following error message and mentioned to the flight attendant just to see if people were complaining or it was just me. He said he wasn't sure if there was a problem or not. Oh well, I didn't use wi-fi. On Monday it happened again and I became concerned since it was three days later and the problem hasn't been fixed. I messaged Jane to determine if it was just me. She reported the same problem on her latest flight so I decided to mention it to the flight attendant and she told me to send an email. Touché.

By Monday afternoon there was a pop up notification stating that they had upgraded password requirements and you would need to change your password to use the wi-fi. No problem, I was up in minutes but it made me wonder about change management and the lack of communication/notification and the resulting confusion that had been going for at least 3.5 days. Crazy.

My So Cal Guys

So for the last two years these guys have been my So Cal leaders. Today we had an impromptu meeting at Starbucks (you can do that when you are all local) and as it was concluding I insisted on a selfie to

commemorate this final moment.

(it's really too bad I didn't do my hair and I look like a giant)

Oakland Has The Ugliest Security Bins

When Did Jeans Become Monday Business Attire?

Every man but one that boarded in front of me this morning was wearing jeans.

17 Minutes (Round About)

I got 17 minutes with this one today. If I was doing the 30 days of thankful this would be mine for today. XOXO

We Live At The Black Cow

Having soccer in La Canada has resulted in many trips to Black Cow for breakfast/lunch. Yesterday was our last soccer game so I suggested a brunch before the game. I'm not sure what's better, the food or that we walk in and get seated immediately regardless of how many people are waiting. (I know, I know probably not something we should do) The best part is a guarantee to be waited on by your brother. 

PS I had a groupon that had to be used today in Montrose so after dinner at Oceanview we walked over to Black Cow for dessert. Yes, they were both still there.

My Day & Instagram

I was going to post this selfie on Instagram earlier which was taken the moment before we went on the Sombrero ride (don't know the actual name) at Knotts Berry Farm. What I didn't realize is this ride is the Tea Cups on steroids. I do not like spinning and while I didn't vomit I felt pretty terrible for the next several hours. 

The second picture basically depicts the rest of my day. (Unrelated to the Sombrero) 

These two pictures are the reason I am considering leaving Instagram. (Also Mr Shehata who told me I should pick one) If I post the first everyone thinks I am happy go lucky even though I feel like the second. It's kind of false advertising. 

Did She Leave Her Costume At Home?

The answer is no but I can't help thinking she looks like she showed up today ad said, "Oh crap! I guess you can just give me a scarf"

SF Dessert Run

Sprinkles for Brooke and Maple Bacon for Mom. (Stopping at Cako's is officially a tradition)

Heels At Disneyland

Will Sydney be one of these people when she is older? This is her tonight walking the streets of San Francisco.

#2 And Its Not Even 9:00AM

Two Starbucks. The red cup from downtown SF at 7am and the iced from downtown Redwood City at 8:55am

Blog posted almost entitled: "Oh Dear" or "hot and cold" or "too much too soon" or "not good for the diet" or "blog it don't Instagram it"

Speak Life

The Go-Live Red Pants (take 2)

David mocks the red pants and told me they wouldn't be allowed at his go live. There was even the following picture on the white board in the Infrastructure area.

Still I couldn't help but wear the red pants. Ya'll see them again on May 1. 

Lunch With Friends

Melissa made a fantastic salad and an amazing dessert (Why oh why did you have to include dessert?).

And Brooke got to play with her "friends".  On the way home I asked her if she has a good time to which she replied in a loud and excited voice "Mom, you are not going to believe this but I heard James talk!"

Pedicures For Liz's Birthday

Bourbon Steakhouse

Deliciousness two days in a row

I Never Buy Junk Food

Unless I am traveling and shopping after 10:00PM. This was from mid November in San Francisco. I had to go out for Motrin and came back with all this.....

Christmas Toy Catalog Arrived

Northridge is Live!

I am so proud of my husband! David, John, Larry, Rodney and countless others worked to ensure success with his go-live and day 1 went absolutely great!

Congratulations on a successful first day!

God Made Wheat, I Like Wheat

I took off Wednesday morning so that I could help make bread with Sydney's class. It was fun and the bread was edible. Success. 

Halloween 2014

Christmas Has Arrived

Mistake In Attire (Post Giants World Series Victory)

Did I mention I am in the Bay Area today?

October Tradition at Hickory Lane

The Nightmare of Hickory Lane and the pumpkin carving party is officially a tradition. (Now that we have made it two years in a row). The kids love this and Brian does a great job!

Welcome Maisie Marie Evans

We love you already!!!! The girls cannot wait to meet you!

8.6 lbs

21 inches

Perfect in every way!

I Don't Want Peanuts

Hilton rewards their regular guests. My preferred reward is two bottles of water which usually comes with a snack thay I generally won't eat. Tonight the snack was peanuts. I don't want peanuts, peanuts are served on planes so chances are good that the people receiving peanuts just got done receiving peanuts on their flight.

I denied my peanuts on the flight (always do) and now I deny my peanuts in my hilton honors bag. 

From The Air: SAC to BUR 09/17/14

Special Disneyland Trip

Yesterday we had a special Disneyland trip to celebrate Liz's birthday. We all had fun and I am sure there will be a return trip in our future.

After Dinner, Pretend Dinner

After dinner the kids wanted to make a pretend dinner picnic on the front lawn. 

Sydney was the best little waitress offering several options for dinner and Brooke provided us with money (flowers) to pay for our meal. 

If you were driving to Sierra Madre Blvd tonight and saw two parents on a date, it was us.

Tuesday Summed Up

Selfie

Flight

Friend

Home for dinner

Between flight and friend there was a whole bunch of work

Happy Birthday Elizabeth!!!

I love watching this girl grow up and can't wait to celebrate her 7th birthday at Disneyland on Sunday! Happy Birthday!