Bummer!!!

I had to be picked up here...

 Which is a Circle K! As you can see the chain didn't just fall off (which was one of my worries) it broke! Brian was at an appointment so I called Kristian and she came to my rescue, thanks again my friend. I have to admit I was extremely bummed so I went up to WalMart to get a chain. It didn't work so we raced to Sports Authority and it was closed, Target no chain, Dicks closed, and back to WalMart! No good news!

I am hoping to get one tomorrow and be back on

my bicycling way :)

Bike Ride

I rode my bike to work today! It is approximately 4 miles and it took me 25 minutes. I took the canal and it was awesome! I haven’t rode a bike in quite awhile (well I have cruised in San Diego) so I was kinda nervous. But overall it was a very nice ride! Brian sent me off this morning and snapped a picture ;)

Looks like I am headed to my first day of school!, haha

The scariest part was crossing the road (the canal pops you out all over the main roads) a mustang was coming a little too hot and I couldn’t jump on the bike fast enough!! But other than that it was a beautiful morning…friendly people (this is gonna sound terrible but I got more hellos and good mornings from strangers on the canal than I do at work, grumpy old teachers…geez!!) I saw horses, I heard a rooster cock a doodling (the kids were excited to hear this) and I smelled the orange blossoms which remind me of my mom, she always talks about how much she loves the smell of them! :) So one day down many to go. I am trying to talk Kristian into leaving her car at my house and cruising with me!!

On my wish list: A bell and basket!

Weekly 99 Cent Only Store Shopping!

My first shout to the 99 Cent Only store can be read here

But i just had to share what I found this week and might keep showing you the deals I get until you start shopping there and saving yourself quite a bit of money!

I mean it...I seriously save a bunch!

 click on the picture it will make it bigger and easier for you to read :)

Spring Break Part 2

Thursday…

Lydia, Jessica, Kristian and I celebrated St. Patrick’s Day together! (with some green beer)

Friday...
Brian and I went to the Drive-In

We have been together before...years ago but it reminds me of my birthday when I was little! I am surprised we would go in July but it was so much fun! I highly recommend going…we grabbed some goodies and blankets and snuggled up to watch two movies for $6.50 (that’s a deal right there)! We saw Limitless (not too bad) and Just Go With It (cute love story, funny Adam Sandler parts).

It was a quick Spring Break...but needed and enjoyed! :)

Spring Break 2011 Part 1

I have to admit that I was slightly disappointed I wasn’t going to San Diego for Spring Break (it would be the first time in 6 years) and that means no beach, wineries, or Kristin hang time that we enjoyed last year! However, this year it's a thrifty style spring break and so far I have been enjoying! Like my mom always says, “If you do have fun it’s your own (damn) fault!” It sure is one to live by.

I started Monday off by doing absolutely nothing! It was nice but I got a little stir crazy and was waiting (impatiently) for Brian to come home! ;) He gets home and says I don’t know if I can leave you home alone like this. Hahaha! I did make dinner (after watching hours of cooking shows) and we ate out on the back patio. A very nice start of the week.

Tuesday

Kristian and I headed to Jessica and Kristen’s and we met up with two of her work friends Liz & Liz and did a little happy hour at Zipps! It was fun to be with new company as it started a lot of new and interesting conversation!

Wednesday

I headed to the bank to change my name on all my accounts! Unfortunately I still have the picture on there from who knows when. I am only complaining because people have looked at it and made comments. One kind woman said…”Oh hunny, you look much better in person, when was this taken?” She then says, “I bet you won’t come back to our restaurant after me saying something like that!” Yes you are right I haven’t returned! So obviously the picture is bad! But I am stuck with it! After that…

We headed to the new Spring Training field for the Diamondbacks and Rockies. The facility is huge and very pretty. We found a little trick for parking…you can park at the shops off Indian Bend (North side of the Pavilions) and then walk right behind the movie theater and tah dah there it is! We parked on the south side of Indian Bend and got on a trolley, I was giggling as the trolley crossed the street went behind the theater and there we were. Boy, it sure was a hot day! When I got home my legs were on fire and I had a funny looking tan but it was a nice afternoon!

So, half way through the break but looking forward to ending with some more fun! Eeee! Brian and I are going to have a Friday date night! Drive In Movie here we come!!! I am hoping we can get the chairs from the backyard in his car, cross your fingers for us!!

Fiona's Birthday!

We celebrated Fiona Pearl’s birthday at the dog park!

A few of her friends were able to make it… ;)
Gus & Kristen, Hallie & Kristian, Me & Fiona, Eli & Jessica

She was so done after a hard day at play...

Once we got home this is where she was for most of the night!

She is such a hoot and has so much personality, we sure do lover her so much!! :)

Fiona!

Our fabulous edition to the family will be turning the BIG 1 on March 13th! Never thought I would be this Dog Loving kind of girl but

oops I am! :) Love her!

I found this collar at the DollarTree!! Isn't flashy!! :)

(The actual dog bone tag was from Petsmart and was $15ish)

 Someone is trying to get this...

 ...out this door!! Hahaha!

Might be having a birthday party for Miss Fiona Pearl!

Can you make it?!?

Whats Happening at Work!

I have been writing down a few of the funny things the kids have said to me lately and wanted to share…

I was on duty in the morning and a girl I had last year came to chit chat.

M: “So how is Mr. Brian?”

Me: “You know what he is good, just busy working.”

M: “Oh, well how is Fiona?”

Me: “She is great, but she did chew up one of my shoes the other day!” Meanwhile I took out my pump to give myself some insulin…

M: “Oh so I see you still have diabetes.”

Giggling Me: “Yes M, yes I do!”

Such a serious conversation and such a funny question! :)

B: “Mrs. West, Can I get your phone number?”

Me: “Why do you want my phone number buddy?”

B: “Well…I want to come to your house.”

Me: “Why do you want to come to my house?”

B: So serious… “So we can play!”

Too cute!

I hear a child calling someone from a distance…It sounds like Mrs. Breast, Mrs. Breast!

I turn to look at someone waving to me!!! West/Breast…hey they rhyme!! :)

I have to admit some days I am glad the day is over, but at the same time

I love what I do and I sure do love them!!

We just added the West Yummy Shack to the classroom! It’s a restaurant/store/drive thru! I have been setting it up and the kids keep asking if it is OPEN( I am keeping them in suspense, hehe). We decorated the outside and the kids just kept throwing out their input…Put an open sign, lets write a menu, the watermelon should be like $20, why don’t you draw a picture of you and Mr. Brian eating outside (unfortunately there was only room for me and the talking bubble)! They cant wait to get in it!

To Grandma and Grandpas House...We Go!

We went to have lunch with Grandma and Grandpa not too long ago! Something we need to do way more often! It is so nice to be with them, we chit chat about this and that (and this time we watched inappropriate dating game shows...they were talking about you know what with G & G at the table! Not like it was really a big deal...they could care less...but all we could do was look left and then look right...you know what I mean :) We took a quick stop at the lake by their house so Fiona could run a bit...oh and we stopped at Sunrise Rest Stop. She looks like Queen Sheeba in the back seat with her

Princess pillow courtesy of my mom.

Happy (Late) Valentine’s Day!!

I have been meaning to post but it finally got me…the death like feeling sickness that has been going around! Kids have been out left and right at school but I was keeping my fingers crossed that it wouldn’t get me! Last Saturday after hiking I had this weird feeling in my chest like the wind had been knocked out of me. On Sunday we were playing tennis and I had to stop because my chest was hurting too bad. Something wasn't right! I had to go to school on Monday because we were having a party but all day I felt terrible. I went to the Urgent Care after school and I ended up with Bronchitis. I had chills, my head felt like it was going to pop off, I couldn't breathe... the whole nine! Brian tried to stay clear but it got him late Tuesday night so home is where we have been for the last week feeling Terrible!!! Still not feeling fantastic but just want to kick it and quick!

Back to Valentine's Day... we enjoyed a Valentine's Day Picnic in the Park! I made chocolate covered strawberries...I have to admit that I am terrible at melting chocolate!!! They tasted great but I would definitely get an F for looks! I made potato salad, we got a yummy sandwich from Sprouts and we had the champagne. It was an inexpensive and fun Valentine's day for us! I hope everyone enjoyed theirs!