The Great WALT DISNEY

"If you can dream it, you can do it."

"I always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but I am realistic enough to know that life is a complex matter."

"All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you."

"All your dreams can come true if you have the courage to pursue them."

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

A VERY Quick Inspiring Trip

I spent a total of 44 hours in my homeland of So. Cal this past weekend and it was fantastic!!! 44 hours ended up being enough time to:

1. Be rejuvenated by the PERFECT weather
2. Get some vitamin D rays from the sunshine
3. Run 7 miles through my old neighborhood, elementary school, and park where I played softball
4. Eat In N Out and Taqueria with Brynn
5. Play some old school Mario Brothers on Nintendo with a hilarious 3 year old (Dallin)- or should I say "Mapio"
6. See and spend all too quick time with 5 of my very best friends
7. Attempt surprising Adriane at her baby shower (turns out she was on to me)
8. Hold THREE one month old babies
9. Play with two other little guys who I adore <3 Heart for my Fisher
10. Attend Church
11. Be treated by the voo-doo magic of Matt
12. Oh...and eat some very squishy brownies right out of the oven...YUM!


The adorable, happy Adriane with her Dr. Seuss basket!!! Gettin' ready for baby Jude!



Eating in the perfect weather at the shower with some of the best long-time buds, great day! (Wendy, Holly, me, Bre, Michelle)



Plus Brynn and Adriane=perfection!



Too bad I'm a goof with the mango, otherwise this could be cute...



Holly's perfect sweet twin boys! Caeden and Brysen :) They're so tiny and I love them- so happy for her!



Brynn and Caeden



Brysen



OH, excuse Holly's poor engorged chest, ha ha- well, that's what they're for folks! Women have utters. She's amazing...



Cute Aubs! She's Brynn's little gem, and the hilarious Dallin wouldn't pose for a picture!



Quick visit with Sari



My favorite little Schmoopies!!! Fish and Ty



The newest of the Schmoopie family, Alex



Sweet Carrie has her hands full with three little ones, but they are such an adorable family and she amazes me!

4 comments:

Torre said...

Good times! I would love to "escape" with you sometime and go on one of your little weekend rendezvous!

Brynn said...

It was good times! Come again soon!!!! I forgot to tell you that Dallin was crying for you on the way to church, and when I told him you had to go back home he threw a little bit of a tantrum. Must have been the lack of sleep. Oh wait, that was just us.

The Manzo's said...

Thank you Thank you Thank you so much for coming! Even though I sort of knew...I loved the surprise anyway!!! I wish we could have spent more time together!!!! I love you friend.

Carrie said...

We are always delighted to see you! I got a delightful package in the mail today and I am SOOOOOOOO excited to wear my team paula shirt that it will be worn every tuesday or wednesday of the American Idol season. No joke.
Thank you! You are awesome & we love you Schmoopie!!!!!! When I grow up I want to be Schmoop!