More Critters

Today at work I was interrupted with the news that there was a family of river otters playing in the resevoir next to my work.

I declined to go and look mostly because I was in a groove and wanted to finish. Later, I had to head to the bank and stopped to find them on my way down the hill. Lo and behold there was mommy otter and her 4-5 babies. Playing on a booey in the water. It was adorable. Another reminder of the wonderful area that my work is located in.

I called my friend on the way to tell her all about it and realized I was starting to turn into the birkenstock wearing granola eating californian I constantly make fun of! I tried to take pictures when I got back but iphones are not the greatest cameras!

Vacation dreams without the caviar to pay for it! and other updates

Disney's booking line opened and accepted a butt load of ressies without me! cue sad face. I have many friends going on many different Alaska Cruises and mexico cruises and even one on the panama cruise, but I couldn't book one! Unfortunately no school calendar yet means no notice of when Tay goes to washington dc or when spring break is etc... I'm going to try to save my points to have a few different options when I have better dates available to me. On top of that I really want hawaii too. So I am willing to do another summer of nothing and save up for 2011 bonanza!


My view on the way to work the other day. Yes, this is the road I take to my office and the other "drivers" . Not so bad huh!



Volleyball season has ended and even though our match total was 1-3 we came out winners. The girls played a stellar season ending game against rough opponents. Next week they play the parents we'll see how that goes. I'm not allowed to serve apparently. hmpf!

Soccer is going well. Tay has been playing really well for her first time in 5 years. The unicorns are in 3rd place in their division.

Tay is also enjoying cheer. They have a long way to go but she is happy to be there.

Her next sport is basketball. Luckily soccer ends shortly after bball starts. She is doing well in her classes but still struggling with organization. It figures that she attends a school where she gets graded on organization! darn it.

I have been asked to coach a boys volleyball team. It's great to have the opportunity. I enjoyed coaching the girls and hope to be asked back next year. Student Council is going well. They need to get on it as they have alot on their plate this month. We'll see how it turns out.


Jillie and Senora Demaria on the first day of school.






I went to my first book reading in August and had a great time.
I have alot of books in the cue right now. I am reading the sookie stackhouse series and I have Jennifers new book and then Dan Brown's new one. Alot to read while waiting for tay at all her practices.


Looking forward to the holidays when my niece and nephew get to come out and visit. Can't wait to see how big ashley has gotten.