Life Changes...

in the blink of an eye. This past week we lost my cousin. At the age of 20 he was taken from us while on a fishing trip with my family. His smile will be in my heart forever. His silly looks and snarky comments will be embedded in my mind. It is never okay for a child to die. It is never okay for a mom and dad to have to lay their child to rest. it is not okay for the world to lose such an amazing person. Sadly, I do not make the rules of this thing we call life. I can not control the sadness, hurt, anger and all the WHY's that are being asked right now. I do believe God has a plan for all of us, but that does not mean I understand what his plan is.

I miss you Nicholas. I will love you forever.

Love, your cousin & friend, Janel

Found some old pictures ~ things that make me smile

Catalina Island, California ~ Our Honeymoon Aug 2010

 

San Diego, California ~ Our Honeymoon Aug 2010

The Queen Mary~ Long Beach, California ~ Our Honeymoon Aug 2010

AT&T Park, San Francisco Giants vs LA Dodgers ~ August 2009

Half Dome, Yosemite California ~ Summer vacation 2011

 

Sea Bright Beach, Santa Cruz, California ~ Summer vacation 2011

Happy CINCO 2012 !

Hello out there ( where ever you might be ) 
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
I am at work today but the sun is out and I am feeling good. 
Gabe is out at Sears Point Raceway with the Awful Falafel Truck working a motorcycle event. Things are going REALLY good with the truck. Gabe is working his beeeehind off, I am so lucky to have him as a husband. The puggles are thriving and out of control - just how I like them! 
I got to spend some of my weekend with my new nephew. He was a doll - he even gave me a smile or 5! 
Tonight my mom and dad are hosting a family Cinco party ... I am looking forward to ALL my nieces and nephews being there ( PHOTO OP )
I am looking forward to getting May underway. I feel like this could be a good month. I am gong to NOT stress over "TTC" and let the powers that may be! I am going to spend as much time as possible out in the sun and doing yard work and getting my house to the way I want it. 
I am going to do the following:

• New master bath toilet
• Closet doors for the 3 guest rooms
• Faux wood blinds for the last 2 guest rooms
• Get the popcorn off the family room ceiling
• Get the yard all done up and pretty 
• Clean the garage
• Call the home warranty place about the dishwasher and kitchen window
• Ask my co worker about fixing the hardwood floor

WELL... Looks like I have a lot to do  :)

Have a great day out there !