tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91918982168619333142024-03-14T04:35:34.417-07:00The Johnston-Riebe'sJohnston-Riebe'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09719436358310718513noreply@blogger.comBlogger141125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9191898216861933314.post-29299618505965210582010-12-27T13:00:00.000-08:002010-12-27T13:06:28.471-08:00Merry Christmas!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiueem_uJ1UEDqbmQILvLCDk48sYGkiAu4z_UG_bZ9VEFqYqaUQ2EAKH0wx2CQXFu59hpP-os37_tZqlYp_z2HL2iQpPeglhFOW0ThYAxDHi88Y2ViY6oGJ5Fmm85qbOGvrR_Xg_aOYNvg/s1600/2010+card.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 442px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 308px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555470566954839138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiueem_uJ1UEDqbmQILvLCDk48sYGkiAu4z_UG_bZ9VEFqYqaUQ2EAKH0wx2CQXFu59hpP-os37_tZqlYp_z2HL2iQpPeglhFOW0ThYAxDHi88Y2ViY6oGJ5Fmm85qbOGvrR_Xg_aOYNvg/s320/2010+card.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><p></p>Johnston-Riebe'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09719436358310718513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9191898216861933314.post-31628717044370095362010-09-28T12:13:00.000-07:002010-10-22T14:30:32.732-07:00Fall Update<div align="justify">So technically it's changed seasons since our last update, but here in Arizona it definately feels like summer with temps in the 100°s over the weekend still. It's cooling off in the morning and evenings which makes it a perfect time in the desert. (Welcome offer stands open to anyone who wants to visit, especially as we move into the winter time - we have a crib!) </div><br /><div align="justify">The kids have been really busy with school activities, Mallory has joined her Theatre Speech and Debate club at Desert Vista and it basically consumes all of her time. I didn't have any idea what this was all about until I got to see first hand at a practice tournament this weekend. There are about 5 categories of competion, from traditional debate, to poetry performances, to comedic interactions. Some of these kids prepare debate on serious topics within 30 minutes before presenting. The fact that they can gather key reference facts in such a short window of time is amazing to me. Also, the prepared features they did were really eye-opening. Mallory competes with a partner for a staged bit that is mostly comedy. She cannot look at her partner when performing and the event is timed. It becomes clear that you have to go 'all in' with these performances or you won't score very high, that's for sure. The ability to not care what anyone thinks is a hard thing for a high school kid, but they manage to pull it off. Her performance also includes a charactor with a Russian accent. One of the parents came up to her afterwards to let her know that her accent was great! I had no idea she had a Russian accent in her repertoire, but she does have a flair for the dramatic. </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Nick is still doing golf, it's his number 1 activity. He's biding his time really until he can join the high school golf team. In the meantime we need to hook him up with some more tournaments now that the weather is nicer. In the Spring he'll sign up for track so he keeps telling me that he needs to be conditioning now. There is nothing stopping him from taking some laps outside and around the neighborhood. I'll time him, that can be my job. :) </div><div align="justify"><br />Over the last few weekends, I've been able to take a few trips, one to see my family in PA over the labor day weekend and then a weekend to Austin, Texas for a bacherlorette party. It was fun seeing Kriste and the other girls, we had a great time. Austin is a fun city, we managed to hit Dirty 6th and West 6th for some fun! I'm very glad I got to be a part of the celebration and we can't wait for the wedding in San Diego this coming March!<br /></div><div align="justify"></div><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 214px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527159775683676114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSj1ymgt40y9OnP7xT9pWmThg9AtyjUEnwH4b-HddseTF2yTQlM5LxCiLfBgWuWLdr4kCgRNBK-pFT70_twVerPcinZhbcExbkgNdlDWKDRtATP71y4cevrJkKmYCwaParcD6bec6XqLE/s320/DSC_2321.JPG" /><br /><div align="justify">Mal's also gone to her first homecoming dance. We had made arrangements to be out of town when at the last minute she decided she wanted to go, typical Mal. So, we ran around to find a dress, shoes and since she would be with her dad that weekend, make arrangements to have her hair and makeup done. As it turned out, I had to work so we cancelled plans to go North to the cabin and I got to take her instead. She went with a group of girls and met lots more there. She's thinking next year it would be fun to go with a date. Oh my. A date.<br /><br /></div><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/Victoria/VictoriaSignaturecopy.jpg" /></p>Johnston-Riebe'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09719436358310718513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9191898216861933314.post-36926490883096143242010-07-06T17:54:00.000-07:002010-07-07T11:20:01.413-07:00Ah, the Beach...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMCHLWg2iX09cgs0FrwQ1wmpCJKfzeUeSL7ReMPlN_9IIkKc45EJGV8-c26Tz-LfcODQzvC8ldHyBpg33pJ_4CPl8nIA-ieaAKbwufMRqgAsgyA7x01uYConqHODCCuOp_cJvYaEOMd4k/s1600/Rocky+Point+July+4th+049.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490966424863500354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMCHLWg2iX09cgs0FrwQ1wmpCJKfzeUeSL7ReMPlN_9IIkKc45EJGV8-c26Tz-LfcODQzvC8ldHyBpg33pJ_4CPl8nIA-ieaAKbwufMRqgAsgyA7x01uYConqHODCCuOp_cJvYaEOMd4k/s320/Rocky+Point+July+4th+049.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikyLCDCUWfj1dt_iel_8uSFtSptX3otzmQixpWnY-nqe8AY1ziULfuFqsaS5qMaTof4pgf_vyuapJ5M9X9eWMx47thMl7MY010JXhuZgrXWLAg1sZKmsNd3Feqrvf3Agm1tFAVAK-LIwE/s1600/Rocky+Point+July+4th+043.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490964990232937794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikyLCDCUWfj1dt_iel_8uSFtSptX3otzmQixpWnY-nqe8AY1ziULfuFqsaS5qMaTof4pgf_vyuapJ5M9X9eWMx47thMl7MY010JXhuZgrXWLAg1sZKmsNd3Feqrvf3Agm1tFAVAK-LIwE/s320/Rocky+Point+July+4th+043.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDKX_ezwtySRdpQujbbHEMphb7QZ2n-y6UgAne2bUnc5UsYNBzPs0f74taTSNX98lFIUkAbS4Vut426ay4my86Q0ZHAz_CodXbWBNy3GIgGccDt0ZhP3hV918xjpXVvPnanoOuo-BfzDA/s1600/Rocky+Point+July+4th+054.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490964745837862626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDKX_ezwtySRdpQujbbHEMphb7QZ2n-y6UgAne2bUnc5UsYNBzPs0f74taTSNX98lFIUkAbS4Vut426ay4my86Q0ZHAz_CodXbWBNy3GIgGccDt0ZhP3hV918xjpXVvPnanoOuo-BfzDA/s320/Rocky+Point+July+4th+054.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ_xxNdtrSa9yviO5_s_Z8ZO8VWmT_MVaWrW_pTSG16uyNug9iRvZXFszcrSCGyeA6ROC5PkQuOH6qox5oW0Y-mFZYII4FgqsHk5KIMEEhjLSMNOQsq6m-JSzozz7owSfJJiSNxLae5bs/s1600/Rocky+Point+July+4th+033.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490964464888211426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ_xxNdtrSa9yviO5_s_Z8ZO8VWmT_MVaWrW_pTSG16uyNug9iRvZXFszcrSCGyeA6ROC5PkQuOH6qox5oW0Y-mFZYII4FgqsHk5KIMEEhjLSMNOQsq6m-JSzozz7owSfJJiSNxLae5bs/s320/Rocky+Point+July+4th+033.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUhicIsXG2dHcntZx3JjM70HlmGjsv7cGHR8ahNp3vg4Ljjr37pSzGrv9Efh0o4bNI3e6iRzhsf79u5l6DlGDS5cKsNK3x7UeejaaoiZJpakb7CETrYbXRxHg-d3tuJL97QLXla33IVxA/s1600/Rocky+Point+July+4th+021.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490964228038915074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUhicIsXG2dHcntZx3JjM70HlmGjsv7cGHR8ahNp3vg4Ljjr37pSzGrv9Efh0o4bNI3e6iRzhsf79u5l6DlGDS5cKsNK3x7UeejaaoiZJpakb7CETrYbXRxHg-d3tuJL97QLXla33IVxA/s320/Rocky+Point+July+4th+021.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div align="justify">This weekend we took off with a group to Rocky Point, Mexico. We stayed in a huge 4bdr, 4bthrm condo that was owned by a couple that one of the girls knew, and they let us rent out for the weekend. It was an amazing place to stay with awesome views of the Sea. We had gorgeous weather, heat and humidity made bearable by a huge, crazy wind. It was awesome to be in the sand and surf! It's been awhile since we took the kids to the beach anywhere and they enjoyed themselves immensly. They are totally pooped today though (day after) and they slept in fairly late which is uncommon for these two early risers.<br /></div><br /><div align="justify">We had a very relaxing, yet fun time; playing in the waves, having some drinks by the pools, negotiating some good deals with the vendors and Craig even got stung by a jelly fish on the arm. We went with friends who clearly knew all the good places to eat now, which helps a lot since we've only been there a handful of times and places can be hit or miss. Anyway, good times and fun memories. </div></div></div></div></div>Johnston-Riebe'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09719436358310718513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9191898216861933314.post-51505216670603172982010-06-13T19:48:00.000-07:002010-06-13T19:59:29.133-07:00Growing Up<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihb5e_brGHrlsjNdI0DdsoJugMf5VIXP1Losh6gPcwejd0fqSzhACLYoAOLj4TWIakyvnzAzeFekYYImY4n_rkzimF-TyQE5UyFfyLjRe2_bwMKau7De8XwZfsZDbnWqJ76R-P06PaItM/s1600/DSC_2086.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482457633999046162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihb5e_brGHrlsjNdI0DdsoJugMf5VIXP1Losh6gPcwejd0fqSzhACLYoAOLj4TWIakyvnzAzeFekYYImY4n_rkzimF-TyQE5UyFfyLjRe2_bwMKau7De8XwZfsZDbnWqJ76R-P06PaItM/s320/DSC_2086.JPG" /></a> Nick and his dudes<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIqgdnpMm_BYzfJPXnuMSLW7oHDdNJlYprd237VVcj1o8bI6OACqravFkr-gP-0z-GMx7jkkxqFl2z33_uGt1oICv5x1M1N7G7c3dPk3fCy7MtkZ7EdUzJVF2xfXYp1c3NOYxpwrqZ328/s1600/DSC_2077.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 178px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482457099833156386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIqgdnpMm_BYzfJPXnuMSLW7oHDdNJlYprd237VVcj1o8bI6OACqravFkr-gP-0z-GMx7jkkxqFl2z33_uGt1oICv5x1M1N7G7c3dPk3fCy7MtkZ7EdUzJVF2xfXYp1c3NOYxpwrqZ328/s320/DSC_2077.JPG" /></a> Is Craig pushing them down somehow?<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu3qCYqQ6UbDUSQjQI7QSzsV5oSL7yt5reeYnuRifHmzQsIgDRaiiLA_4J79s4tt-3Z80mCnFtZhkVjNrICjRRu9eSCZNvyoGKr45LNNbXAjj0R1fTObNjMZ-kf6Zxk5ur2shIDQ6EDQc/s1600/DSC_2068.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482456998339515746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu3qCYqQ6UbDUSQjQI7QSzsV5oSL7yt5reeYnuRifHmzQsIgDRaiiLA_4J79s4tt-3Z80mCnFtZhkVjNrICjRRu9eSCZNvyoGKr45LNNbXAjj0R1fTObNjMZ-kf6Zxk5ur2shIDQ6EDQc/s320/DSC_2068.JPG" /></a> My boys, dressed as twins and didn't even plan it!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu4Estu_3_db6AgSy4m4oI857HqpVzgoaf6O1MinNedspl4le9LELX15yiqRLAZJkpRpSRljtZp4ilsjNqKXI_btVljtiSCPz44u_LUWFwKHXzi5RpNJEoPkjUQ3E08bHlX19axRkWQf0/s1600/DSC_2074.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482456888934483730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu4Estu_3_db6AgSy4m4oI857HqpVzgoaf6O1MinNedspl4le9LELX15yiqRLAZJkpRpSRljtZp4ilsjNqKXI_btVljtiSCPz44u_LUWFwKHXzi5RpNJEoPkjUQ3E08bHlX19axRkWQf0/s320/DSC_2074.JPG" /></a><br />Mallory and her friends and teachers<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUk56vXI3hU97UjHs8MlAI-AKkaCsrlOkmaNosT5xMmW6Q8FKd8XcRWvPFTYNQ6LNrWALEynxjwJmxG3Mr5fhJu5xYLNiEFU68A3a39Mt0hZNbQ7igyahjWx_386lNF7ROgM6z339F6RA/s1600/DSC_2072.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 197px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482456635865841650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUk56vXI3hU97UjHs8MlAI-AKkaCsrlOkmaNosT5xMmW6Q8FKd8XcRWvPFTYNQ6LNrWALEynxjwJmxG3Mr5fhJu5xYLNiEFU68A3a39Mt0hZNbQ7igyahjWx_386lNF7ROgM6z339F6RA/s320/DSC_2072.JPG" /></a> Mallory and her closest friends. </div><div><br /><div align="justify">So late in posting these photos, the kids have been done with their school year for at least 2 weeks already. They both had really good years, Mallory won the President's Award for having a 3.9 GPA and Nick finished out the year with awesome grades. It's been a transition year for them being in a new school and meeting new people, but we're so proud of how they've handled themselves this year and done so well. </div></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">As much as Mallory tries to deny it, I think she looks a lot like me!! Sorry, little one! heehee...<br /></div><p align="left"><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/Victoria/VictoriaSignaturecopy.jpg" /></p></div></div><br /></div>Johnston-Riebe'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09719436358310718513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9191898216861933314.post-17867239890241185792010-04-18T10:38:00.000-07:002010-04-18T12:03:05.001-07:00Home Stuff<div align="justify"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 214px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461542151690266818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdzPGYKif8NvnL0b2OAmCh72swtC0113s7OAxqDxOoIt9ONN4TZaNEslVkolXxznaqQbghaSpwhgl3Cys9n6ZoLsfXQXqeTXZNPF8BOlu-MtArocM0E5luBXWcvEnhdXi1XxQZGUn-lso/s320/054.JPG" />A post just to update on some things we've been up to since our last post around valentine's day. We've been doing some little things around the house, found the inspiration for some other improvements, and we've been making plans for some cool things to come. </div><div align="justify"><br />My closet is a never ending project, I only get to work on it when nothing else is going on, so it's slow goings. The latest addition is the chandelier Craig bought me. I have a chandelier in my closet? - someone has to. The walls are gray, the floors are the same tile installation we did in the main bathroom and there are some furry faux sheep rugs on the carpet. Finally all of my hangers are the same color wood too! It's coming along. Instead of the long poles I'm thinking about some shoe racks and drawer system, but that will probably take another year. </div><div align="justify"><br />The second little transformation was our powder room in the main area of the house. When we moved in it was painted a faux finish; made to look Tuscan or Spanish, not sure which. Craig <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB49bYfgSL78vOCTdegSl4SwRbcyN1XCwiiSSPu9a2s6fhvfLVt0QGJEZQRayTtmDQZP656GGE3Opkju7Sa7J998JKBbpzpqC84X_AtjzESOgUvdt8mJQs48tuAbzU9JK2GVOtOgRLHag/s1600/063.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 214px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461549024683824450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB49bYfgSL78vOCTdegSl4SwRbcyN1XCwiiSSPu9a2s6fhvfLVt0QGJEZQRayTtmDQZP656GGE3Opkju7Sa7J998JKBbpzpqC84X_AtjzESOgUvdt8mJQs48tuAbzU9JK2GVOtOgRLHag/s320/063.JPG" /></a>loved it, I didn't. I'm not a faux finish gal. And of course it had one of the big wrought iron light fixtures that were throughou<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBZnoschDgT1EgYmt6qZLA732Q3Dtol8Ftg-Zbro-096rGnwxPfudcharwAx5z4kEfumMBuk_neVIccaAAtxMCzmPR9YWoiey035D7yIRyC-ajCpfgKuwGdV-JlNQtlglUa_tVXmw_KYM/s1600/064.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 214px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 306px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461550164697437922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBZnoschDgT1EgYmt6qZLA732Q3Dtol8Ftg-Zbro-096rGnwxPfudcharwAx5z4kEfumMBuk_neVIccaAAtxMCzmPR9YWoiey035D7yIRyC-ajCpfgKuwGdV-JlNQtlglUa_tVXmw_KYM/s320/064.JPG" /></a>t the house. So, over a weekend, I totally changed it around. We installed new silver towel racks, where previously they were gold, installed a new light fixture (found at a consignment store for $20) and took off the no edge round mirror, in favor of a dark wood framed mirror with a ledge shelf. I don't think I took a before picture, but here's a 'during' and an 'after'. Still not sure about the pedastal sink, we'd like to update that and include an open console with some storage underneath. The room isn't huge, but we could pull something off maybe?<br /><br /></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Our next group of projects will be the back yard, since the nice weather is here and maybe we'll get some visitors. The outside is looking a bit tired and we'll need to spruce it up. We've had a patch of grass that refuses to grow since we've moved in. It might be time to stop spending money trying to bring it back and just put the putting green that Craig wants back there. He'll love it, Nick will love it and most of our friends golf and could putt around there when not in the pool anyway. Could be useful and will always be green and nice looking. We're going to have some major trimming back on some trees that come over into our yard from the neighbors. I think they are blocking sun and are crowding the trees that we do have. So some tired rocks and scrubs will go in favor of plants that are more lush. I would love, love to have all of the deck area back there resurfaced too - that will be a big job. I'd better start saving some cash! (Right after I get back from my trip to New York City!)</div>Johnston-Riebe'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09719436358310718513noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9191898216861933314.post-20735828082779412872010-02-07T17:32:00.000-08:002010-02-07T18:27:40.880-08:00Early Valentine's Day<div align="justify"><br /><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 278px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 209px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435683058857266210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdK5El79Wt7PBQz2CypVA5fqdXmZDmPEYLGJaWwwDgbT5UIu9RFl0M38O6u4IyH1yCUO6LopDlFRBDjYCWYnexTx5HOhoM0YnA12hhKL0JMbKnbm1IxOpuAUk75pHjR5RZLQxXFjKk18I/s320/IMG00226-20100207-1224.jpg" />We took advantage of this weekend to head up to Sedona to celebrate Valentine's day early (my favorite holiday!!) and get some relaxation after a stressful couple of weeks. We had an amazing time, there's no way you can't be in Sedona and be happy. It's entirely too beautiful to feel stressed. We got there Sat afternoon in enough time to get settled in and head over to the spa for a couple's massage. Heaven. I think from now on the key is to get a lady to do it. She used just the right amount of pressure on my sensative shoulders and didn't try to be the hero who worked out all the knots that took years to build. It was wonderful. From there we went back to our cottage - yep cottage! - the folks at the resort were nice enough to upgrade us out of a lodge room, which would have been really nice anyway, and into our own cottage, which was super nice and unexpected! Our room was wonderful, awesome bed, living area, flat-screen, jet tub, outdoor shower, heated floor in the bathroom and the list goes on.... <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5MbzzsZfjjr22CxZNP6Nl5vm3cdy86n4DO5XZrAz7BqxAxPZ-KSdlWsRuyyL8svNUPoT63D4txmyYJ2hrRTvOk-lFXuIh4oHetdg09TtZ4IPV1GtcF_yOH5bRNqHlZC6rEWH6sQOEKtg/s1600-h/accomm_cottage_02.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 319px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 199px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435683696882579554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5MbzzsZfjjr22CxZNP6Nl5vm3cdy86n4DO5XZrAz7BqxAxPZ-KSdlWsRuyyL8svNUPoT63D4txmyYJ2hrRTvOk-lFXuIh4oHetdg09TtZ4IPV1GtcF_yOH5bRNqHlZC6rEWH6sQOEKtg/s320/accomm_cottage_02.jpg" /></a> Even though the photo on the right is a stock photo, it is of our room - it was exacly like this only now there a big rug under the bed and chairs.<br /><br />Because it was pouring rain by this time, we had dinner inside the dining room at the famous L'auberge restaurant, where previously we had dinner creekside. The creek was raging with water from the snow melting in Flagstaff and we saw some white caps from our table by the windows. Our dinner was fabulous, as always and I think the creative caesar done as a wedge salad and the amazing lobster bisque was the best part even before the entrees came.</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><br />Sunday came too fast and before we knew it it was time to check out. It was very cloudy but nothing too weird when we were walking around the shops, then as we sat down at our favorite scenic bar, Canyon Breeze, the clouds came in across the red rocks and it started to hail, then snow. After some soup and drinks, we hopped in the car and headed back to Phoenix where it was 65deg and sunny. It's so amazing that in an hour and a half you can go from snow and hail to perfectly nice weather. The best of both worlds. I'm sorry I forgot my camera, I could have gotten some amazing photos of the red rocks with the cloudy cover that brought the snow. (These photos were taken from Craig's camera phone)<br /></div><div align="justify"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_8pNBhxLnj6RkssWAc4hUaUyJVq6JY88pLDy_bmf1ZnhomwzkkheIGfK5o8fBYJy8uT1feKD8HtMGhwGTPuabjs74bzR6QyB45wBIM5g-133NaGMz_tjDW_upF_ninGjs3-WTYEuVG0o/s1600-h/IMG00228-20100207-1229.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 311px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 217px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435684055782155458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_8pNBhxLnj6RkssWAc4hUaUyJVq6JY88pLDy_bmf1ZnhomwzkkheIGfK5o8fBYJy8uT1feKD8HtMGhwGTPuabjs74bzR6QyB45wBIM5g-133NaGMz_tjDW_upF_ninGjs3-WTYEuVG0o/s320/IMG00228-20100207-1229.jpg" /></a>What a fabulous husband I have to plan this outing as a surprise the weekend of the Superbowl. I know that if he cared one bit about either team, we'd be at home or somewhere watching the game and a Valentine's celebration would escape us. Much needed R&R this weekend, thanks to Craig for booking it and still wanting to go even with the cold I gave him from last week! Love...<br /><br /></div>Here's a link to the few photos we took with the blackberry camera..<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/transparent_album_background.gif">Sedona</a>.<br /><p></p>Johnston-Riebe'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09719436358310718513noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9191898216861933314.post-68778228437790582752010-01-18T16:50:00.001-08:002010-01-18T19:29:51.632-08:00Fam Picts & other stuff...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOFFQxD32xeVrD6DjBH4e53fTImis3umM3CnqdCQIwzMtcWEYEqjDb1_MofcfKnMXvJWF2FJ8m_y2SQ_6P_ZAqFFtWqgIHqbkn6sMziEaUQcPL_7dhkMAakMREgvzF8E1vrGI_-jRqUqs/s1600-h/Family+Photos+263.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 276px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428248076893291730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOFFQxD32xeVrD6DjBH4e53fTImis3umM3CnqdCQIwzMtcWEYEqjDb1_MofcfKnMXvJWF2FJ8m_y2SQ_6P_ZAqFFtWqgIHqbkn6sMziEaUQcPL_7dhkMAakMREgvzF8E1vrGI_-jRqUqs/s320/Family+Photos+263.JPG" /></a><br /><div align="center">Geez Nick, can Marcel be in the picture too? :o) </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXHebd8jEMCd0TI57Kh_FK9sMS4DWhuXTbaJLETzEOQRqRzYah0aZW_YdcWFnRo0N4-X6D_bIIPneVuy3s3Jfft82qGSijTpyDSHne2sRuSAD-P3TnnmdmnhO98XR6VoFf-oh32e-5hcw/s1600-h/Family+Photos+256.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428247734727035010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXHebd8jEMCd0TI57Kh_FK9sMS4DWhuXTbaJLETzEOQRqRzYah0aZW_YdcWFnRo0N4-X6D_bIIPneVuy3s3Jfft82qGSijTpyDSHne2sRuSAD-P3TnnmdmnhO98XR6VoFf-oh32e-5hcw/s320/Family+Photos+256.JPG" /></a> Aah, my doggie digs me...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ZW2w2K39ZyDt_BO4qV3OgpP8O9SQNjA0-Lj5XQKJbb96ER94wB02fAPbWFdbLdRJrQQFzXsiNC6ywqNtUGxrczxKjsBje8PK0zoQH2AECKEGmaGjbk7uV3-Z95OpfJUkoUAIyNcEZZs/s1600-h/Family+Photos+258.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428247468426111218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ZW2w2K39ZyDt_BO4qV3OgpP8O9SQNjA0-Lj5XQKJbb96ER94wB02fAPbWFdbLdRJrQQFzXsiNC6ywqNtUGxrczxKjsBje8PK0zoQH2AECKEGmaGjbk7uV3-Z95OpfJUkoUAIyNcEZZs/s320/Family+Photos+258.JPG" /></a> The one we finally chose! yea...<br /><br /><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Since I've been busy switching jobs and learning a new position over the last 5 weeks or so, I didn't have time to schedule a session with the official family photographer, so we set up the tripod and took some shots in the backyard for the greetings this year. It probably worked out for the best anyway, we wanted Marcel in the photo and he's sometimes not the greatest with new environments. So, above you can see the outtakes and then finally the one we chose. Marcel looks very.. professional.<br /><br /></div><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/Victoria/VictoriaSignaturecopy.jpg" /></p></div>Johnston-Riebe'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09719436358310718513noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9191898216861933314.post-91851442249031588692009-12-02T09:03:00.000-08:002009-12-02T09:47:10.980-08:00Last Day<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh05B7yTUXpUbSPZpH9NFSaYOqdRFwHUA_EjTpl-8RQt07-KmVlT3vfIf1wPnh_gknN9dTtdptyYigr0T__vldoKo3mVK2W3HU-ZIFHYa7ItMKtfB1B1_cwln9MbwuZVy9_8P3VYG91I68/s1600-h/office3.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410688729581761970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh05B7yTUXpUbSPZpH9NFSaYOqdRFwHUA_EjTpl-8RQt07-KmVlT3vfIf1wPnh_gknN9dTtdptyYigr0T__vldoKo3mVK2W3HU-ZIFHYa7ItMKtfB1B1_cwln9MbwuZVy9_8P3VYG91I68/s320/office3.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN3EABBu9VAJGV4NoNfhIgZNdgEy42dtDdJ1puu-Ox8l7zfJSzfOL1X3EZIC3p1iSYcgare0TY4J_KtakTgfe7QYP-DulxuH214QuOr5dwkdWL_yQFncJzR3planMIpx9bCBKPSl2tKCg/s1600-h/office2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410688563138283858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN3EABBu9VAJGV4NoNfhIgZNdgEy42dtDdJ1puu-Ox8l7zfJSzfOL1X3EZIC3p1iSYcgare0TY4J_KtakTgfe7QYP-DulxuH214QuOr5dwkdWL_yQFncJzR3planMIpx9bCBKPSl2tKCg/s320/office2.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja7ydMzJwqLVqBsmIqAtAigMstNWhpYdt7eNkLpywmYcC5__dh6ssJf9oKJMh_7Jx1V90-6x92KprglTKqlR6Les6Mtvt3a9xYNzXk-yyjmfnuhUtUKgeoasYGsBMsMZHStrPFN1JNOU0/s1600-h/office1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410688426275028674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja7ydMzJwqLVqBsmIqAtAigMstNWhpYdt7eNkLpywmYcC5__dh6ssJf9oKJMh_7Jx1V90-6x92KprglTKqlR6Les6Mtvt3a9xYNzXk-yyjmfnuhUtUKgeoasYGsBMsMZHStrPFN1JNOU0/s320/office1.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div align="justify">Yesterday was my last day on the job and when I arrived, this is what I found in my office. Wall of packing peanuts! It was so great, and I was totally surprised - we only prank those we like and I guess they like me!! :o) It took a little while to clean up but it was well worth it. It was a fitting end to 2 weeks of awkwardness and such. A group of us went to lunch and I got a lovely parting gift from my boss. It was a good day, although I think I might be the only person to stay until 530 on my last day. My boss had to come get me and tell me to get outta there! So, the Hemisphere Chapter is closed for now and a new chapter opens on Monday at the new firm. Although leaving HEM was a bit bittersweet because of the great working relationships I had formed, Im anxious to hit the ground running.<br><br><br /></div><div align="justify"></div><div>Today starts 3days off and I have a lot planned. Its already 10:16 though and I havent started anything, so well see how far I get. Its interesting to see what happens here at the house each day while I am at work, and as I sit here eating my caviar, (parting gift from my boss!) I have noticed the following: </div><ul><li><div align="justify">Marcel loves to bark at anything and everything. That one I kinda already knew. He sleeps in the entryway (something he never does when everyone is home) and barks at anything stirring outside. A leaf blew across the front door and he barked. </div></li></ul><ul><li><div align="justify">Craig and I suspect that Marcel is also slowly moving Craig out of our room one item at a time and into the spare room. If I go to bed early, Marcel comes with me and sleeps on Craigs side. If Craig comes to sit next to me on the couch, Marcel jumps up and sits down next to me first. So, it is confirmed and I will have to take out a restraining order on Marcel, as its a bit unhealthy. </div></li></ul><ul><li><div align="justify">I havent been on the family computer in awhile, and now I noticed that the screen is fading a bit and the apostrophe key doesnt work. Thats why I havent used any (apostrophes) in this post. Maybe well have to get a new one for Christmas. </div></li></ul><ul><li><div align="justify">I have found our neighbors. Since Craig and I moved in over the summer, we havent seen any of our neighbors. No one came over to meet us and no one answered their doors when we knocked. Friends told us that it was because of summer, people were in the back yards enjoying the pool and whatever, well its winter now and still no one is out on weekends or nights. But, they are here and out and about during the week days. This either means that we live in an older retirement age community or we moved into a neighborhood where everyone got rich on a .com and now they dont have to work? I dont know what to think. What do these people do for a living I wonder if they are home during the days? Its everyone, moms, dads, dogs....everyone is out. Its like Who-Ville here during the day and weve been missing out. </div></li></ul><ul><li><div align="justify">Has anyone noticed that the Target Christmas commercial is a little tense? Its a couple opening presents that seem a bit extravegant and they argue about the recession under their breath while smiling. Weird and tense.<br /></div></li></ul><p align="justify">I suppose its time for me to get started on my tasks. My cell phone has rung twice with people calling me from the office, maybe they need help? hmmm... </p><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/Victoria/VictoriaSignaturecopy.jpg" /></p></div></div>Johnston-Riebe'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09719436358310718513noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9191898216861933314.post-15442694738031622222009-10-25T20:02:00.000-07:002009-10-25T21:41:40.682-07:00Halloween & Weekend Fun<div align="justify">This weekend was busy for all of us as usual. The family comes and goes from the house while I work on the many projects I still want to get done. (Right now I'm refinishing a night stand and an armoire for Mallory's room ~ Cute!)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmZkDvPY7BSybXNxP6yzOlL9_5Wab4Nem_hIoRyGtWuKRIrcwqTtIv44JrQ34dBc46ezOgC8IcGQ4DighdZikndey4F-Dh_JORg2P6zmxi2fioKpkzVUSAhsdsRo-ljp56-Zf_xPpojk0/s1600-h/Frys.com"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396741521876341186" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 259px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 54px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmZkDvPY7BSybXNxP6yzOlL9_5Wab4Nem_hIoRyGtWuKRIrcwqTtIv44JrQ34dBc46ezOgC8IcGQ4DighdZikndey4F-Dh_JORg2P6zmxi2fioKpkzVUSAhsdsRo-ljp56-Zf_xPpojk0/s320/Frys.com" border="0" /></a>Saturday morning, Craig took Nick to a PGA tour event at Scottsdale, Grayhawk Golf Course. <a href="http://www.frysopengolf.com/">The Fry's (Electronics) Open </a>is a more subdued PGA event geared a bit more for families as opposed to the Phoenix Open that normally entails a lot of cocktailing for most, not hating, it's just that I wouldn't take Nick to that particular event. He had a great time, came home beat tired and was happy to see some players up close. He mentioned Fred Couples and Rickie Fowler, who Nick thinks looks a lot like Zac Efron.<br /><br />Then Sat. night, we left an exhausted Nick with a sitter, and Mallory with a friend and her family at the AZ State Fair, and headed out to a Halloween party. Some friends of ours invited us to his bosses' all-out Halloween event. They had some serious decorations, a caterer, bartender and a DJ! Not to mention the psychic who told me I was going to have twins this year, and told Craig he would have one more child? Huh? Anyway, it was a great time ~ Thanks Shel and Mike for inviting us! </div><br /><div align="justify">We originally went in search of "Bunnies" costumes for Halloween this year, and even though we all ended up ordering something from stores on-line, only Shelsea was brave enough to be an actual 'Bunny' and looked great. We settled on the Kitten, the Bunny and the Lion, but I couldn't find a photo of us all together? At least you can see Semi-Pro, Jackie Moon in action as well. (when Craig wears the wig, Marcel goes nuts!!)<br /></div><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396744756781988914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCijUAP83jKxk8IZcpaszEgU-Lg-9Si_L8MV7MBjqcfbuyduZdnyE4-6gQYMrb-85mCCWV8PNvZ9t7WCIk90JSddbHunkGsUDzdOA7VtuNFCJDfEZP-S6LIpV9pHoptv4AvHmt9bC4XDc/s320/MeandCraig2009Halloween.jpg" border="0" /><br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396745812562300146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPelkYESWekDgFc_hfqYged0xRcBVSmeVf91ZHgYGmPzMZ9h5wdM5UejXsc17N5TDyT83_xk2TjFl2795oBAUHB-8LjPD6Yrr6yJPU96h1D6XohM0AO7W9c_NZg-6Z_Ofd2-SO2NHP1rk/s320/MeandJill2.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396762859292461570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW2GXUrPurFadtckytFPNCo7ORaOFgGQB8_f9cDzgQDMJjKz5FWwxaeI1QCseA9qeU17WmUA3-oK-Zuumif_5p8r3KkJFvD_Y4PX9fLduPuaI3lvzn_9FyMveMUxZuaGsd0ypoiJpmME4/s320/PA240133.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396763311076823986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipOcDt-9MeQhJZTWTLC5txyYlDdmOhDlejxfrXx8F6n3jNhJh_5CW0GCNkj_VmxYj6uribrGEDa5B0gxEvwFF20JVupKT99VRkUdkPkQKCa4FX29nu-IXa78gZtrcXGTA9dzWhGYJ06GA/s320/PA240120.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/Victoria/VictoriaSignaturecopy.jpg" /></p>Johnston-Riebe'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09719436358310718513noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9191898216861933314.post-79063190182582392882009-09-28T17:52:00.000-07:002009-09-28T17:55:39.296-07:00Alex<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwEdCK0nOaMQxyZECxQhzwRf3mZ2W3IqvnrxC-HjneSw0NWGoj7Vj46q5wyZyQ2XHqChjhZhaBhHx4QNQnV_QasQvarFQmSmEcSH7eCDZH8XsRVnrjas0ipMCeR6JGKAX9mkQDpBksONM/s1600-h/P9280015.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386686415418585810" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 260px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 286px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwEdCK0nOaMQxyZECxQhzwRf3mZ2W3IqvnrxC-HjneSw0NWGoj7Vj46q5wyZyQ2XHqChjhZhaBhHx4QNQnV_QasQvarFQmSmEcSH7eCDZH8XsRVnrjas0ipMCeR6JGKAX9mkQDpBksONM/s320/P9280015.JPG" border="0" /></a>Popping on to post an updated photo of our nephew Alex with his Mom, my sister Stephanie. We haven't seen him since Feb of this year and he'll be a year old in Nov. We're hoping to see them around Thanksgiving... He's got teeth now and I hear that he's cruising around fairly well.<br /><br />I love his little cheeks!<br /><br /><br /><br /><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/Victoria/VictoriaSignaturecopy.jpg" /></p>Johnston-Riebe'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09719436358310718513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9191898216861933314.post-85012253026014730472009-09-18T11:02:00.000-07:002009-09-18T11:35:13.681-07:00Love these jeans!!<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjccF6weWINiA-Bo2np88IG6JcHMdK4WI6RAhyphenhyphenB9y8qTKBorRvQWN1Sb0qI6NVxCcGG7139tLpO99GZqO3rb9Rbz1eTZnwmkCD5r1K1vqQ4-pwgPoUjeM654pleS0VjF_utnAOyTS1YVvM/s1600-h/Love+jeans.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382876464402553874" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 179px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 269px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjccF6weWINiA-Bo2np88IG6JcHMdK4WI6RAhyphenhyphenB9y8qTKBorRvQWN1Sb0qI6NVxCcGG7139tLpO99GZqO3rb9Rbz1eTZnwmkCD5r1K1vqQ4-pwgPoUjeM654pleS0VjF_utnAOyTS1YVvM/s320/Love+jeans.jpg" border="0" /></a>Any woman knows, (or maybe just me and I'm a freak), that you can spend countless hours searching for the right pair of jeans. Each brand has a different way of sizing, so the size that may fit you in one name may not fit you so well in another. ugh. So, it's a process - on and off until you find the right ones. Like I said, it could be just me that goes through this process?<br /><br />Anyway, I determined last weekend that I needed to find another pair of good fitting, perfect jeans as I'm down to about 2 pairs now. (Craig will tell you that I have a closet full of jeans and I do, it's just that for one reason or another and over time, they are not quite right.) So anyway, I hit Anthroplogie yesterday because I heard about a huge sale on everything and I find odds and end accent pillow cases and cute things for Mal's room there most of the time, but I didn't realize they also have a big selection of jeans?! They have JBrand, Joe's Jeans (which I normally love) and several others to choose from. So I head into the dressing room with no less that 26 pairs - all different, skinny, dark, faded, riped, frayed, boot cut, straight leg - a very random assortment. And wouldn't you know it, the very last pair of jeans I try on are 'the ones'. I settled on a pair of worn looking Adriano Goldshmeid, boyfriend cut, Tomboy jeans. They are a bit of an investment I'll admit, but I love them and I know they will be my go-to jeans for the season as they are classic. </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">And since this post is already kind of random, I'd like to add that I have Shakira's She Wolf song in my head again today and I like it. </div>Johnston-Riebe'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09719436358310718513noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9191898216861933314.post-32630327480935848762009-09-10T13:22:00.000-07:002009-09-16T22:20:53.466-07:00Oops<div align="justify">Yep, I admit it. I goofed up the colors on the blog and now i don't know how to fix them because I used a service for a custom template. Oops! I'll figure it out, or you could just see something totally different the next time you check in here.<br /><br /></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Not a lot to report, busy busy with work and.. um... work. Oh, and the house. We (really me) are not happy with the red kitchen, so we are bringing it back to a lighter color. I am planning to have all of the work done when Craig is gone to Seattle in a couple of weekends. It's for the best this way - hee hee.. There could be a new backsplash installation during that time as well - if we can find one we both like. :o)<br /><br />Marcel continues to be a source of joy for the family. He's such a good heart to have around, and he is sllowwly getting used to our family and the house he lives in now. It comes with a whole new set of noises that he must get used to. He loves to bark at the pool guy - I found that out this morning. </div><div align="justify"><br />Here's just a fun summer photo I took of the kids playing in the pool. Happy times!<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379938437935397986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9leBkgEuMr0X7bK3pCm_l3iK8K-yTlKaXtIdTPY0Ix94D4nVqZaqgv6l3MIWy7SIATOqYyR98cWt_qieNWtalt4kAA7s7FhkGJnDki9wB-DoVc7y6kEnApXn3sGY4PH-dXom-Gs0maik/s320/DSC_1119.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/Victoria/VictoriaSignaturecopy.jpg" /></p>Johnston-Riebe'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09719436358310718513noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9191898216861933314.post-62143056157173382512009-08-28T08:23:00.001-07:002009-08-28T08:24:53.381-07:00One more thing...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGILvOEmwBxPe0QzUPAJkiIXH5iLJrsozJM4ymG59V5hGsP91T7xT9N85zIASYgKQtkdCSVn9s0mpUPR2W8E9PCIYX3exZkQi2YPtxEAlL5JnQvMvqSTqAega5jr1W4YQleX2Sqk0Yroc/s1600-h/DSC_1353.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375035818060208882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGILvOEmwBxPe0QzUPAJkiIXH5iLJrsozJM4ymG59V5hGsP91T7xT9N85zIASYgKQtkdCSVn9s0mpUPR2W8E9PCIYX3exZkQi2YPtxEAlL5JnQvMvqSTqAega5jr1W4YQleX2Sqk0Yroc/s320/DSC_1353.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">Marcel is not allowed on the bed. Heehee...<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/Victoria/VictoriaSignaturecopy.jpg" /></p>Johnston-Riebe'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09719436358310718513noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9191898216861933314.post-38820229634290645672009-08-28T08:06:00.000-07:002009-08-28T08:28:45.468-07:00Our Newest Addition...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglzayMtl9G-w54ebFpB96Pb6sv-oJlBcnNpyKpElU5pusbsxzPzOgdvu9DoumHpFceQgSjwnz1OQm3Hc6UNcYB5yjJsO9Z65aDq4FbOqZd3HmaIewHe-wMfnJ6uGkq3Dw9u4BMRH_8cMQ/s1600-h/DSC_1322.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375034358808532418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglzayMtl9G-w54ebFpB96Pb6sv-oJlBcnNpyKpElU5pusbsxzPzOgdvu9DoumHpFceQgSjwnz1OQm3Hc6UNcYB5yjJsO9Z65aDq4FbOqZd3HmaIewHe-wMfnJ6uGkq3Dw9u4BMRH_8cMQ/s320/DSC_1322.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9uEzfu91neR2QuwNwMgHVzqvY8daQNNIhujar4t76gogyOCKnmmjz3TMuaVxNJL9xEMiq0U1KVdCk44qlxlmtKbvR1FsFjg9DegaemeFQX0gqMeKRjTxqshbwiZ5eTyrdeXaOf3gEDUw/s1600-h/DSC_1323.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375033717938833554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9uEzfu91neR2QuwNwMgHVzqvY8daQNNIhujar4t76gogyOCKnmmjz3TMuaVxNJL9xEMiq0U1KVdCk44qlxlmtKbvR1FsFjg9DegaemeFQX0gqMeKRjTxqshbwiZ5eTyrdeXaOf3gEDUw/s320/DSC_1323.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQe59IpjysoPzsQ2sJv13IpbbguhRSGn2SxY6Ys_KOJQbwlEOvp6VxThPTf0kBXXXoIUUK9FaWj3igB8RpSriMKYwA7w9VNygwF-2haSzatc6s72JJxRUvSJF32L8lCHWRODKK8hzfq7w/s1600-h/DSC_1324.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375033503388795602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQe59IpjysoPzsQ2sJv13IpbbguhRSGn2SxY6Ys_KOJQbwlEOvp6VxThPTf0kBXXXoIUUK9FaWj3igB8RpSriMKYwA7w9VNygwF-2haSzatc6s72JJxRUvSJF32L8lCHWRODKK8hzfq7w/s320/DSC_1324.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilhyphenhyphenwJtAGRkcWbODn45OeOJM1x-bUTVgTD8EJOxAt09RGL94-48Qt6ASEt9asPAFuq0ZAjXwNS68d1kPdgEiYpHo27bUlw9yjAz9XV1hsetiDnPmUUAdasy8BWhfmd0yZO7mkQEDQGuZU/s1600-h/DSC_1325.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375033270912068962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilhyphenhyphenwJtAGRkcWbODn45OeOJM1x-bUTVgTD8EJOxAt09RGL94-48Qt6ASEt9asPAFuq0ZAjXwNS68d1kPdgEiYpHo27bUlw9yjAz9XV1hsetiDnPmUUAdasy8BWhfmd0yZO7mkQEDQGuZU/s320/DSC_1325.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUIHng_y_q48uHHI_I3DmhrGzEY9ST6-EzrpZx35uBERCskKaOO8gzj02Picc-wdYldqAnwh_PpZpL4f0f9iCv6oZztsP5oHrD_cn7qvLKV_acy9O67j6ubbSuASD9MIt4G64U4bPZ3vQ/s1600-h/DSC_1326.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375033021701078690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUIHng_y_q48uHHI_I3DmhrGzEY9ST6-EzrpZx35uBERCskKaOO8gzj02Picc-wdYldqAnwh_PpZpL4f0f9iCv6oZztsP5oHrD_cn7qvLKV_acy9O67j6ubbSuASD9MIt4G64U4bPZ3vQ/s320/DSC_1326.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Tc4XaLlFKyvJfIYij4eFUD2kcF-YJ9zILKCJHksLwDgfW4CNZ7kj2Xxt-ClFR77OCFSky5Kp8egtpLOnb-iapA6zdh7jb8sDGODGxTfFrJyiy331hfk9QoKSZeKajjNXx7xUR50emyk/s1600-h/DSC_1327.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375032761481411266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Tc4XaLlFKyvJfIYij4eFUD2kcF-YJ9zILKCJHksLwDgfW4CNZ7kj2Xxt-ClFR77OCFSky5Kp8egtpLOnb-iapA6zdh7jb8sDGODGxTfFrJyiy331hfk9QoKSZeKajjNXx7xUR50emyk/s320/DSC_1327.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div align="justify">Marcel is the newest furry addition to our family! He's a great cocker spaniel (mix) with the cute little white spot on his nose. He's a rescue dog, so he's a bit skittish, but we can already tell that he has a big heart - he will do just about anything to please! He's such a good doggie!<br><br><br /><br /></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">He loves to swim too, he actually has a rather smooth doggie stroke under the water. If you throw the ball to the edge-ish of the pool he won't jump in for it, instead he'll make little waves with his paw until the ball reaches him and he can bend down and pull it out. If you throw it in the middle of the pool, he'll jump! See progressive photos above! Wish my good camera had a video feature? You'd think it would.<br /></div><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/Victoria/VictoriaSignaturecopy.jpg" /></p></div></div></div></div></div></div>Johnston-Riebe'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09719436358310718513noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9191898216861933314.post-8394824534245948812009-08-26T03:15:00.000-07:002009-08-27T16:04:44.228-07:00Prayers for Maximus<div align="justify">A quick note this morning to ask for prayers for my friend Claire, her husband Jordan and their sweet baby Maximus, who is in the fight of his life. Max was born about 3 weeks ago with a condition called CDH, a defect in the diaphragm that allows the abdominal organs (stomach, intestine, liver, bowel, and spleen) to migrate into the chest cavity in utero. Since surgery, his recovery has been steady and progressive until last night when he crashed a bit and is now stable on the heart and lung machine. Hopefully, this machine will do a little work for Max and give him the rest he needs to continue fighting in the coming days, weeks, months...</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">This family needs all the prayers they can get! You can check out their story at <a href="http://www.clairegriffinsblog.blogspot/">www.clairegriffinsblog.blogspot</a>. <a href="http://www.clairegriffinsblog.blogspot.com/"><br /></div><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/Victoria/VictoriaSignaturecopy.jpg" /></p></a>Johnston-Riebe'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09719436358310718513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9191898216861933314.post-37963813731277558032009-08-08T08:46:00.000-07:002009-08-08T08:49:26.010-07:00Australia Update<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc4jAZcEaBeoP-XCzZquAxO21ZoagHfRin4k1hyphenhyphenYKZRMROQV3r7oH14VOEBiD36JDrNylVKY1FKsXLCAaRKvI-JKHsigJ1kQ7L4IRL4LVA1Vtg0FsWWcAv7reLsdC31PJsqMhBxhpwsXs/s1600-h/Khloe+Koala.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367620593843411762" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 216px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc4jAZcEaBeoP-XCzZquAxO21ZoagHfRin4k1hyphenhyphenYKZRMROQV3r7oH14VOEBiD36JDrNylVKY1FKsXLCAaRKvI-JKHsigJ1kQ7L4IRL4LVA1Vtg0FsWWcAv7reLsdC31PJsqMhBxhpwsXs/s320/Khloe+Koala.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Just a brief update as Vic's still in Australia, but from the pic she seems to be doing well making friends across the pond... She leaves today (Sunday in Aussie land) on the 22 hour or so trip back. Say hi to Vic's new friend Khole. Animals love Vic; I guess Khole was hugging her like crazy!<br /><br /><br /><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/Victoria/VictoriaSignaturecopy.jpg" /></p></div>Johnston-Riebe'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09719436358310718513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9191898216861933314.post-30248927451099083952009-07-27T21:51:00.001-07:002009-07-27T22:26:52.038-07:00For our Golfer Followers....who'd like to visit!<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVk2hodGo1flD5UNMXY6l5fwHHgqaD0zW_dTQHGmWeqSbmby_l46D5bwbkhJwI9GgKkcrkqM3aqGfaZ9e8fmKRwWyirY3S5ufU88t7OIKcRAiF-jLtPN6eCgnoOVJGq5iwt3nHQnTMCqg/s1600-h/clubwest.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363372318758545458" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 194px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVk2hodGo1flD5UNMXY6l5fwHHgqaD0zW_dTQHGmWeqSbmby_l46D5bwbkhJwI9GgKkcrkqM3aqGfaZ9e8fmKRwWyirY3S5ufU88t7OIKcRAiF-jLtPN6eCgnoOVJGq5iwt3nHQnTMCqg/s320/clubwest.jpg" border="0" /></a> I apologize I haven't been posting as much lately; been busy with tiling, painting, work, etc....need to get more pics up. But, I do have a quick post for all our golfer followers out there. I played the course we live on (across the street) this past Saturday and I'm extremely glad to report it's a great track (83--driver and short game good, irons awful. FYI: R9 460 TP is $$$). I went in cautiously optimistic but thinking there was a 50/50 chance I'd not be a fan. Well, I can now say I'm really impressed. I'm over the super desert-like courses and this is not one of those. Plenty of grass so you don't feel like every shot is going to go in the desert, even if you miss hit it. I'm sure the Colorado River isn't a fan but I am. Lot of different terrain and two par 3s where you literally tee off on top of mountains overlooking the foothills. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPn4CnDTly48TO7Noy0qPhbH4C-emsTO3FdS4awjYb97HIhRteWfF7ACwNhbbz2vHlYtMtqd_2KlULGXpB_Yzt7va_eRVr_sr55geoGEpDXFSo5iShUasVAhQNaO4qQpTPSoZY79vGRxo/s1600-h/clubwest2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363374753145143570" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 194px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPn4CnDTly48TO7Noy0qPhbH4C-emsTO3FdS4awjYb97HIhRteWfF7ACwNhbbz2vHlYtMtqd_2KlULGXpB_Yzt7va_eRVr_sr55geoGEpDXFSo5iShUasVAhQNaO4qQpTPSoZY79vGRxo/s320/clubwest2.jpg" border="0" /></a>I hope those of you that follow our blog that are golfers will get to experience the course soon. The guest room is furnished and ready to roll so come out and visit. Sure it's hot but the pool is only a minute drive away... <br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.clubwestgolf.com/">http://www.clubwestgolf.com/</a><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJvE8VcMZUvDAvJjWn8PTSV1aKbnn62NHva54D3sWmmQA-BOXwbhH0uc3xbA4qAcIrsQb3XyLDc7JD52a0nm4u90eSlzXKt959P4m44kAoHycnBsYaHX6JS-orWFG_7NX3YcF7LkpwhS4/s1600-h/clubwest2.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/Victoria/VictoriaSignaturecopy.jpg" /></p></div>Johnston-Riebe'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09719436358310718513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9191898216861933314.post-77581592950610302512009-07-13T20:44:00.000-07:002009-07-13T20:46:58.434-07:00Benny UpdateWell, I give up. I didn't get a call back, no emails, and no response to the application I sent in. So... no Benny. Sad :o( <br /><br /><br /><br /><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/Victoria/VictoriaSignaturecopy.jpg" /></p>Johnston-Riebe'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09719436358310718513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9191898216861933314.post-48571646276725270132009-07-05T21:08:00.000-07:002009-07-05T21:25:08.320-07:00Benny<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivq017AndrJNROpNwF4mRnkeCR7si6uW10fK8I355zLeCQqUeFx-XIhYyV3x7Ln-gdCmpZDMpC5i89mf6VPOywhjXjjG_b7ZMDOmf8voVk5tWCRrzfNt916R9f5SPdxrUouG7rP-p1osU/s1600-h/Benny.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355194440340513970" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 310px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivq017AndrJNROpNwF4mRnkeCR7si6uW10fK8I355zLeCQqUeFx-XIhYyV3x7Ln-gdCmpZDMpC5i89mf6VPOywhjXjjG_b7ZMDOmf8voVk5tWCRrzfNt916R9f5SPdxrUouG7rP-p1osU/s320/Benny.jpg" border="0" /></a>This is Benny, he's a cocker spaniel & papillon mix. He's featured on a website called PetFinder.com and he's looking for a home. The more I scanned through the dogs last Thursday, when I was the only one in the office practically, the more he grew on me. I looked at cockers, same as Brittany was and decided that would be too weird, I looked at Bernese Mountain dogs, we looked at Golden retrievers, but I kept coming back to Benny. When you first look at him he has a forgettable quality about him, but the more you look at him, he's really pretty. His fur looks 'cocker' soft and he definately has the cocker snout, without being a cocker. Anyway, he grew on Craig over time too, me sending messages to his blackberry with Benny's pictures that said Hi, probably helped! Here's the thing. <br><br> </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">I've called the shelter twice and even sent an email to get an adoption application. No word. Are several people lining up to adopt each dog they have? I can't belive this to be the case since their website is seriously begging for foster families. So, why don't they call us back? If we had a shelter organization with bunch of contacts from a family that wanted to adopt one of our dogs, I would definately be calling back. What if Benny is in the kennel somewhere chillin' alone when he could be with us? ugh.. poor Benny. Or maybe he was already adopted since he's so cool. Who knows I guess. Keep your fingers crossed that it was just the holiday weekend slowing things down, and we get the call to come and pick up the Ben-ster. Doesn't he look like he just wants to give you a high 5? <br /><br /><br /></div><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/Victoria/VictoriaSignaturecopy.jpg" /></p>Johnston-Riebe'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09719436358310718513noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9191898216861933314.post-44764187062186761962009-06-28T11:11:00.000-07:002009-06-28T12:10:28.754-07:00DLove's Wedding<div><div><div><div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsIsCgSeaQWyBxd78ofxh_kAYV-QbQ9ntVtY2sMeELC3v3Ns9HmLQARe0Y0fdjBfeX-ytjgH3erynKJ-QvMA3gMJF_7LPgO49GPr6jIox1k5aJX4vnTHjWmEnkqO63dNRQH2SGD2gTwlg/s1600-h/DSC_1085.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352452799814792786" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsIsCgSeaQWyBxd78ofxh_kAYV-QbQ9ntVtY2sMeELC3v3Ns9HmLQARe0Y0fdjBfeX-ytjgH3erynKJ-QvMA3gMJF_7LPgO49GPr6jIox1k5aJX4vnTHjWmEnkqO63dNRQH2SGD2gTwlg/s320/DSC_1085.JPG" border="0" /></a> Last week Craig was able to take off on Thursday to help DLove start celebrating his wedding weekend. He had a great time, able to play Torrey Pines with the boys. Being that we had the children that weekend at home, I was able to get a sitter for Saturday and flew in around noon. When I got there it was raining and June gloom, but it was so good to be there at the beach and smelling the ocean air! </div><div align="justify"> </div><div>I know our friends are tired of hearing about it, but I must blog about it anyway. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLf63e8qmAZ26z0nkhv7BDMeCUU4X3pom2wrSDHotrATLyTHqmfLc0j6mtway8s_fQK41gtZNk2EP_qlujitpgk06WlikjkYKFS2ZuBEUVkWpitPSI-qZ-3eFN-3VjCu5qnTI8W_Hn7ZA/s1600-h/DSC_1101.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352455721894811682" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLf63e8qmAZ26z0nkhv7BDMeCUU4X3pom2wrSDHotrATLyTHqmfLc0j6mtway8s_fQK41gtZNk2EP_qlujitpgk06WlikjkYKFS2ZuBEUVkWpitPSI-qZ-3eFN-3VjCu5qnTI8W_Hn7ZA/s320/DSC_1101.JPG" border="0" /></a>Bein<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvH4_gJbVjRz831RzqlT1OP-Me3E8B16mWMUZwtHkWt9EkSv3koT38uHm66JpFuOFJ39oR4i_UQ7rx-t1Cb7XrQK1JhMbs9PluGWJIOwSH8SX9iYiNVQfCFSQ3RbVEzYX3rTYpH_n5wpw/s1600-h/DSC_1089.JPG"></a>g that we booked our room on Hotels.com, we thought we were in for another view of the hotel parking lot somewhere, so imagine our huge surprise when they told us we would be in the presidential Suite. This place was an amazing 3 room suite - bedroom, seperate dining room with a table for 10?! and a seperate living room - all with double door access to our own private beach? I seriously thought it was a mistake! This suite would later come in handy as we invited anyone who wanted to keep the party going over for drinks. Even the bride and groom came to our after party, how cool is that?! </div><div><br><br><br /> </div><div align="justify">Derek and Julie's wedding was amazing and just before the ceremony started, the clouds parted and the sun came out. It was a beautiful ceremony filled with quite a lot of emotion. Julies face when she saw Derek waiting for her is something I'll always remember. I'm a crier at wedding's anyway, but this just caused me to lose it entirely. What a moment? <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRJwsX8VefF1ZYFFPTntdvUYiDiLC4Uj4Vi5rJZQIougEESwWr67mNnSuZQCkPQxczzzybjjtpUKF4X_fs4JNsqf4j1r9iMDSeBDRkTyiKb3PQOj7q0zHl8SAmSQNH1xAFBQ8r0noADRM/s1600-h/DSC_0973.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352456223371783778" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRJwsX8VefF1ZYFFPTntdvUYiDiLC4Uj4Vi5rJZQIougEESwWr67mNnSuZQCkPQxczzzybjjtpUKF4X_fs4JNsqf4j1r9iMDSeBDRkTyiKb3PQOj7q0zHl8SAmSQNH1xAFBQ8r0noADRM/s320/DSC_0973.JPG" border="0" /></a>After cocktail hour, Derek and Julie surprised their guests with a choreographed dance to Fly me To the Moon that was amazing! They are very smooth. Such a lovely wedding, thanks so much to the May-Laake families for hosting such a fabulous night! They are on a 2-week honeymoon that includes 1wk at a very nice hotel/resort on an island, and then switching to another island and another lovely hotel for the second week. Nice.<br /></div><div><br><br><br /></div><div align="justify">On Sunday, after reluctantly checking out of our awesome suite, we tried to go see a couple of things we always like to see in la Jolla and just spend some time.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj85uWQYhl3WvLskJgoEjI1AVpCt0_WxAY57624EV_YCHd0jNZVUyfdb0YpeyNKSxAVV2a9QxMyzpZujFPrrcR-bohlbyxIn9WH7WSnsfF17B5E8kaQ2VFEZgFDucOtDwfi3HkxK0xX4ro/s1600-h/IMG00053-20090621-1503.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352456757996005874" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj85uWQYhl3WvLskJgoEjI1AVpCt0_WxAY57624EV_YCHd0jNZVUyfdb0YpeyNKSxAVV2a9QxMyzpZujFPrrcR-bohlbyxIn9WH7WSnsfF17B5E8kaQ2VFEZgFDucOtDwfi3HkxK0xX4ro/s320/IMG00053-20090621-1503.jpg" border="0" /></a> But instead, I got horrible sick and we ended up missing our flight. Oops. They were seriously overbooked and just gave our seats away, for us to fly standby for the rest of the night. Craig put me on the flight right after ours, so I could get home for the kids and he came home finally around 11pm.<br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/Victoria/VictoriaSignaturecopy.jpg" /></p></div></div></div>Johnston-Riebe'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09719436358310718513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9191898216861933314.post-10718663848434326412009-06-14T02:32:00.000-07:002009-06-14T02:36:52.483-07:00Thanks Babe!It's time for me to say thanks to my beautiful wife Victoria. First, she puts up with me daily which is not an easy task as most of you know. Second, she literally has taken our new house from a Grandma palace to a really cool, great house. Finally, we recently had our 1 year anniversary and I can't say enough about how great things are going. Vic, you supported me throughout law school, in taking the Bar and now as a great wife with a beautiful family. Thanks for a great first year of marriage and many more to come. Life is good. We are lucky.<br /><br /><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/Victoria/VictoriaSignaturecopy.jpg" /></p>Johnston-Riebe'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09719436358310718513noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9191898216861933314.post-23921909955230118172009-06-08T18:29:00.000-07:002009-06-11T13:35:38.191-07:00Is anyone still reading this Blog?<div align="center"><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><br /><div align="justify">We haven't really been on top of the posts lately. Its not even that we don't have spare time, its just that when we do, we veg out. Literally. I love reading everyone elses posts...<br /><br /></div><br /><div align="justify">The last few weeks have been just us settling in at home. We've been really happy with some of the things we're getting accomplished. The painting of the common rooms came out really well. Its pretty amazing how talented these guys were. They managed to paint 3 big rooms and a hallway (with ceilings) in 2 days time, while we managed to barely paint, 2 small-ish bedrooms, a halfway finished master bedroom and bathroom in 4 weekends. Huh? Since I am 'the closer' (the girl who does the trim and finishes the connection from wall to ceiling) I asked what they thought of my skills. They were not overly excited to have me on their crew?<br /></div><br /><div align="center">Kitchen before, nice shade of apple green - not really our taste though. Doesn't actually look too bad in this photo, maybe you had to see it in person?<br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345135918179693762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZBJpalejnZphfinZ9NsNdeDbi_j4Q1ZV_TsyZXn1MnkPcIXtxkVFyIXrWF_PqHwH4tOFWu9626MHPY9wXgGwPkXIZqS3lPG1aeFZZL88XTo8SscF3oobvbxWZGO1lrCC7tb24sN1Ti_g/s320/DSC_0930.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><div align="center">Kitchen after - Warmed up a bit, we think. More exciting. Will look good after some darkening of the cabinets with new hardware, new countertops and new floors too. The stuff on every surface has been put away now.<br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345137601750791362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_ICAO8I5OG7k_w-MyXI4ZW8iojmN4moRZ1e98DAUOqBSaUXSPwbIsV_cpeReO4aTrpHKZenrUyQqeANgYcU_9haGyAa_Rs1mb9rmWukwfWZN5b4e1Xdwbv66ODFwee0aqqH9udcVBbS4/s320/DSC_0941.JPG" border="0" /><br />This is the family room, which was a goldenrod, yellow baby poo shade. Can't really tell a difference in this photo. Cannot wait to plaster over those weirdly shaped, useless cubbies next to the fireplace and really make it the focal point. Not a big fan of the old fan either.<br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346165145384026898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC28Y53C6v13MTVSXhSAhD1e5OOFvTjndN9VdgQpFdEXSb3DA-HDlCl82NJzHAFZ-20WZTfho4wj1RsQXiM8IEyPpWT0jvo5EJfGKAsLu-2j77QM61dVnmkmk3LZE2oyEaiuKZG62y1pU/s320/House6.jpg" border="0" />After. Kind of looks like we successfully made the room look smaller, but I think it's just the way I shot my photo. Now a nice shade of khaki on 3 walls, with an accent wall on the back. Again, stuff will be moved out of the center of the room.<br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346163962394373762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn1brPXt4eb2ZfogPvccqW5OHKaJ19aF2FGmD5u10D-VQESeiNbSVL6vC_eP-7-i_n1DoO4Ir7yALU2rW0H2oonLrDpne52_MY6xnxQgp1BuP6LPtxt5MtGDi15oONW7ce1u60n0E5hoQ/s320/DSC_0942.JPG" border="0" /><br />Formal Living room. Also a yellow-y shade of baby poo. Not horrible, just not us.</p><br /><p align="center"><br /></p><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346167701440658002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDTacXmQKi5XHslQnq3Bm9H7WUWSSSmSspCmaUzpfNBeDpS6cIY3Qe1x-my8d70lAZOSO2iVMBrqXs50cGRKQ1FObnTPZgmg5NcaAVTIv9eIx1rHOAvtNpiYB23DIi5bVS6SRtilKA4PM/s320/House7.jpg" border="0" /><br />Formal Living room after painting. Khaki shade on 3 walls, accent wall in the back.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346168878517500306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Vr4724GtoeIA5TH1b7dfW5ZNbRHEItbyAWigXc3BMIo2t8FT13sfjysDl9vix8KLhzbFjptMQEIRV_fY0816A87xCIN4_eyMoT_Jm9GUKreWTedXOyxnvmQJ0xOpazY-_N1DFJ8M3AE/s320/DSC_0943.JPG" border="0" /><br />Perhaps the 'after' photography could be a little better, but I took those shots right after the painting was mostly complete. Now, I can't get new ones uploaded, so....<br /></p><br /><p>Here's one more, not a before/ after yet since it's really still work in progress. The status of the master bedroom is not good right now. There are still boxes everywhere in there, which I'm slllowwwly chipping away at. Even the bed is a bit in disarray as I can't find the bedskirt or the duvet cover? It's odd. But thank goodness the TV's hanging on the wall. Never mind any of that other stuff all over the place...TV is hung. Whew. Thank you Craig. </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346170727048166018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg8alYbvSwZOJbB8zM8ovrtY6n88nGygQPi9Qq0I7OeiJknSh9H6tdbvdxvExc0b0NpL-HpEffRz83Oc41OYm-Si-cetG6fJxuZ8eBgLIdotPoyP8Lt-8PkoQuaNkNBZXZsUmLTTNzTbI/s320/DSC_0940.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p></p><p> </p>Johnston-Riebe'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09719436358310718513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9191898216861933314.post-13585732930439220952009-05-11T14:36:00.001-07:002009-05-13T10:24:09.106-07:00Painters for hire?<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGk5FIkR5HLoq33l3k5SYzY2vVLwabJDqVAAImB0Td2tmr9exB89Ut6oQdJOrB74Sm34jKqbCMSvwiBs0BwUMEhvv3qw_NUxadA_6347NwQeBAR26lh5NcY9PJ9Ue2hnueb-SuuyqRBVU/s1600-h/DSC_0871.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334683987876546418" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGk5FIkR5HLoq33l3k5SYzY2vVLwabJDqVAAImB0Td2tmr9exB89Ut6oQdJOrB74Sm34jKqbCMSvwiBs0BwUMEhvv3qw_NUxadA_6347NwQeBAR26lh5NcY9PJ9Ue2hnueb-SuuyqRBVU/s320/DSC_0871.JPG" border="0" /></a>We've resurfaced briefly for a quick post about what we've been up to. Was it 3 weeks or 4 weeks ago we were sitting in lovely San Diego with friends celebrating a wedding? Our lives of leisure have changed! We've closed officially on our home, that news is probably old to most of you, but we've started making our changes already and with the hope that we can get the painting done before the actual move. The master bedroom that was a fabulous peach color everywhere is now turning into a nice gray/blue. It was seriously everywhere, ceilings and windowsills too. Is that normal?<br><br><br /><br />Its nice having some extra help when the kids are home for the weekend. Even though they spent most of the day in the pool while Craig and I taped, painted and labored in general inside the house - they pulled out some hard labor at the end of the day on Sunday. Nick is all business, he wants to help. And Mallory? - well this is how you paint when you've been outside in the sun all day and are completly exhausted. Its rough playing in the pool...<br><br></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334686297010651106" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF6vXjfohIltHvPEgA3UCXHX9BsEztaA4HDbCSJThr4mOJr5O3kZYkJXpkDmQlKMDYF2wUan8CgBgcxpygTXOt8EyT11ZIXUdsMe-YVDtU9OCwYq0H5KFze637bZ-qXEVAH-njiC0dM4U/s320/DSC_0876.JPG" border="0" /></div><div align="justify">We're hoping to get the painting all done this weekend, Saturday actually. Then on Sunday our goal will be to purchase the 2 items we deem to be the top priorities. We'll try to purchase a guest bed and bedding, and a really nice outdoor dining table for the patio since we'll be spending most of our summer out there. <br><br></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">We're planning our move for May 22 and haven't packed a box yet. We're more of a box it while you move it family, I think. It's just been a crazy month of major projects coming due, end of year school parties, birthdays coming up and our 1 year anniversary too. To say that I'm overwhelmed is an understatement, but these are all good things. At some point, I'll post some photos from our Chicago trip. The wedding was gorgeous and it was nice to see the Fellows/Riebe side of the family as well as spend time with friends in the downtown area. Mallory is still talking about our 4-mile walk to the (wood)Shedd Aquarium. </div><br /><br /><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/Victoria/VictoriaSignaturecopy.jpg" /></p>Johnston-Riebe'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09719436358310718513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9191898216861933314.post-4098560541849809702009-04-29T19:53:00.000-07:002009-04-30T11:06:57.193-07:00Our Honor Student<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnOWf-3SKIdRUclgfqRdgavUluJ-BS30OkuBWl2M2OfS91ClCMe7oJ59eERgQ1MP6iecsZc6Hwkjn6LdcN8v1tQR6_sNI72i3iA9HF37G-36zi-iaNR8i1LxNCtaGG-BWYVeiF4yycgYE/s1600-h/NJHS.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330547357246150098" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 54px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 168px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnOWf-3SKIdRUclgfqRdgavUluJ-BS30OkuBWl2M2OfS91ClCMe7oJ59eERgQ1MP6iecsZc6Hwkjn6LdcN8v1tQR6_sNI72i3iA9HF37G-36zi-iaNR8i1LxNCtaGG-BWYVeiF4yycgYE/s320/NJHS.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj6cMy9h5pCivY3O4b8s4z7nt9H5l7ePRaCBfWAAS3pgpy966o8R6B5k9P2GHOcPtlN0UovBrXd0O47LKVPZdNjIOYchi_-VdO_4xDu2kVU8YpjvUEmDHxDFCx9M3FQMmpflMN4lyNr1I/s1600-h/NJHS.jpg"></a>Congratulations to our Mallory who was inducted into the National Jr. Honor Society last night. She's worked very hard throughout her school years so far, this accomplishment is her reward. We're extremely proud of our wonderful girl!<br /><br /><br /><br /><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/Victoria/VictoriaSignaturecopy.jpg" /></p></div>Johnston-Riebe'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09719436358310718513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9191898216861933314.post-23807526553093572802009-04-28T21:44:00.000-07:002009-04-28T22:03:53.499-07:00Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Harper!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglUKAry0-qjMwmPOWlIc0xo85BtPInKYZGqN6jdEPQahg_d5IxhoSDKk7imKqmCqapoIa0sEyY9UJxxVSVq0c2CR_5ZKzO5rzU0aRG9fYhlz5mDWel1rSZAyYVsI3IXj3PySEIe8klmFA/s1600-h/CSC_0764.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329973542335424834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglUKAry0-qjMwmPOWlIc0xo85BtPInKYZGqN6jdEPQahg_d5IxhoSDKk7imKqmCqapoIa0sEyY9UJxxVSVq0c2CR_5ZKzO5rzU0aRG9fYhlz5mDWel1rSZAyYVsI3IXj3PySEIe8klmFA/s320/CSC_0764.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibw8zCjnfsvrwM7v0DaLMnY5nUn1-GxqEpLt_Em4Lx2T3lgT3cd7PEgOrk2ypnksiKhclCg_aVXptRUwrmmd987hNbZuNh5toRAgABUZPf3Zn7Y7dTdO7aqDJcKEOU5IbCQVd9HZdniQo/s1600-h/CSC_0762.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329973289947491266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibw8zCjnfsvrwM7v0DaLMnY5nUn1-GxqEpLt_Em4Lx2T3lgT3cd7PEgOrk2ypnksiKhclCg_aVXptRUwrmmd987hNbZuNh5toRAgABUZPf3Zn7Y7dTdO7aqDJcKEOU5IbCQVd9HZdniQo/s320/CSC_0762.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieoeirkfjMWlQyZtxNZTh4nBdUbXN9XQQ7kJ7vP63djhbF_1VuxTyA1zCcgm8_GiVO9k9QJIoFg4wkUz_ayYBJCSOAzIZIlzvR20IqJo280QScJCY_AqAJjGMfdQI2157MC_SFvVR5Zow/s1600-h/CSC_0823.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329971433719935042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieoeirkfjMWlQyZtxNZTh4nBdUbXN9XQQ7kJ7vP63djhbF_1VuxTyA1zCcgm8_GiVO9k9QJIoFg4wkUz_ayYBJCSOAzIZIlzvR20IqJo280QScJCY_AqAJjGMfdQI2157MC_SFvVR5Zow/s320/CSC_0823.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9n87SNC54h6r7liaEdGYVCkDGR6_QBIWxHHeDdkDoTT-Pl5NBIk5tmy7sm2zcMozOTZ8M3-LQHLAzkMcJ78cnCUcnQgilOIW_BDyBeOzmIFfa3eEby0YvfzX9Z7FLtIPuZp7cnP4D0cU/s1600-h/CSC_0815.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329971225193015778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9n87SNC54h6r7liaEdGYVCkDGR6_QBIWxHHeDdkDoTT-Pl5NBIk5tmy7sm2zcMozOTZ8M3-LQHLAzkMcJ78cnCUcnQgilOIW_BDyBeOzmIFfa3eEby0YvfzX9Z7FLtIPuZp7cnP4D0cU/s320/CSC_0815.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="justify">So over the last few weeks, we've been to 2 different weddings. Each very lovely, and each giving us a chance to see friends and family that we haven't seen since..well, last May when we got married.<br><br><br /><br />Two weeks ago, Craig's friend from high school, Kevin Harper married his girl of a few years, Renee in a very lovely ceremony in downtown San Diego. We had so much fun in the gaslamp district and seeing The Hunts, Rob & Carmen, EA, Chris and his girl Autumn and The Bollig's. So good to see all of them and help Kevin and Renee celebrate their marriage. I imagine right now they are in St. Lucia having a wonderful time! Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Harper! We thank them for a wonderful time & for allowing us to be a part of their special day! </div><br><br><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Here are the rest of the photos, I didn't post them all on the facebook account. See them <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/vicandcraig/KevinSWedding?feat=directlink">here</a>.<br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><img class="right" alt="post signature" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/eggebrechtprincess/Blog%20Spa/Victoria/VictoriaSignaturecopy.jpg" /></p></div></div></div>Johnston-Riebe'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09719436358310718513noreply@blogger.com0