So this is the first summer since I was probably 16 that I am not working. It feels great! Week 1 I spent in Murrieta (near Temecula) with my cousin Sonny. He just moved into a new apartment. I am so happy for him. While I was there, I couldn't help but remember the first time I moved into an apartment all by myself. I remember feeling proud, responsible, and scared all at once. Here's a couple pics from the game. Sonny is sad because he's an A's fan and the Dodger's won. Go Dodgers! We had a great time at a Native American casino and a Dodger game.

Also, I've been spending a lot of time with my baby cousins Danielle (3 years old, will turn 4 in July) and Jaydee only a 2 1/2 months old. Danielle and Jaydee are exactly 3 years 9 months apart in age. That's the same age difference between Alisha and I (my only girl cousin, like a sister since neither of us have sisters). That's so weird! But aren't they the cutest?




Well, I need to step up my fitness program. Geof and I have been eating at home a lot more often. I just need to increase my physical activity. I guess 1/2 hour walks with Dora and Daisy (my pups) aren't enough :-( I will work on getting an established fitness routine during the month of July. Wish me luck!

So in case anyone didn't know. I seem to be what we call, "reproductively challenged". Well, maybe not completely but as my OB/GYN says, it's going to be harder for me to get pregnant than others. :-( I won't go into the details but it has to do with my unpredictable cycle. Oh well. I'm not even really sure Geof and I are ready to be parents but we do know we're not getting any younger. Geof use to always say, "nobody's ever really ready to be a parent". I didn't use to understand that but now I think I do.
If Geof and I got pregnant right after we got married, we would already have a three year old. Yikes! I can't even imagine that. When/if I get pregnant, I just hope it's before I'm 35. My egg's aren't getting any smarter. LOL
What makes it hard is that I am now at an age where all my friends are either having babies or already have children. Although I am so happy for them, it's hard to face that I might never know the joy of carrying my own child. Eh, I'm not a deeply religious person, but maybe some higher power has a different path for me. It's just hard to deal with.
But to look at the positive side of the story, Geof and I are continuously working on our relationship together. I loved him within the first few months that I met him, I loved him the day we were married, but I love him even more now. We know each other so well that we can predict our mood swings. I know I'm far from a perfect wife. I'm bossy, pessimistic, controlling, and did I mention bossy? But I will work on being a better wife for my husband. He is a big kid and I'm pretty sure he'll always be that way. He has a big heart, bigger than anyone else I know. That big heart of his isn't always visible to all, but I know how often he puts others in front of himself, and I will continue to love him with all my heart for that reason and many others.
Well, I don't think anyone actually reads this but it helps to type it.

Hello. Been a very busy few months. I'm almost half ways done with my master's class. It's not very hard work, just hard to fit the work in my already busy day. I also have a new niece. My brother-in-law and sister-in-law Ben and Jenna have a beautiful new baby girl, Kharlee. She was almost born in Sizzler! Also took a few trips to L.A. I will write more later...

Madi and "Bob" from Bob's Big Boy in Burbank