Dear God.

Please let one of these be growing in my back yard by the time I get home.

Amen. Me.

Picture found from Google Images

Wishful Wednesday

'I wish' .... I had never-ending funds to donate to ______ charity!

There are a few charities that I try to donate to. They are...

I adopted my dog, Puka, from the Hawaiian Humane Society when I was on a family vacation. They are not a chapter of a national organization and doesn't receive funding from mainland groups such as ASPCA and HSUS, therefore they rely solely on donations. I try to send some funds their way as often as possible to assist with care and shelter of their animals.

My grandma was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease when I was younger. She lived with the disease for 11 or 12 years before she passed away. Although she managed to stay with it for a long time after being diagnosed, the last few years were really hard on the family. I have such fond memories of my grandma and such respect for my grandpa who took care of her by himself for the majority of the time she was living with disease. It is a horrible disease and wish I had the money to send to them to assist them with finding a cure and help those in need of support. I have been involved with the Memory Walk (put on by the Alzheimer's Association) on Treasure Island a number of times.

I have lost several loved ones to cancer. It is a horrible disease that affects a wide range of people and is very harmful to the body, mind and spirit. I would love to be able to give more money to the American Cancer Society and hope to one day participate in Relay for Life.

Join in on the Wishful Wednesday fun by going to Kelsey's blog

All pics taken from Google Images.

Ten Miiilllliion Dollars

My boss is in the "Final Stages" with Publisher's Clearing House to win $10,000,000 (that is a lot of zeros). She has been going through the necessary steps just to test her luck. I mean, some one has to win, right?!

Anywho, today we were talking about what we would do if we each won $10,000,000. She said she would help out her family (parents, in-laws, etc.) and maybe spoil herself, husband and kids a bit, but wouldn't go too extravagant. Although this sounds responsible, I think I would do the exact opposite!

I would probably quit my job and start the business my friend's and I have always dreamed of (that is a whole other post), go on a few major shopping sprees, travel around the world, buy a house or two on the beach either in California and/or Hawaii, build a dream house for me and Mr. Pickle, pay off any debt, buy a new car, boat and a motorcycle and because I would feel selfish if I didn't share the wealth I would give some to my friends and family and donate some as well. I guess I would put the rest in savings.

Ahhhhh if only dreams did come true.

Would you make extravagant purchases or hold on to your money?

Pic found here

Weekend Review

I had a pretty good weekend despite the weather trying to bring me down!!

Saturday we were supposed to have a baby shower for my sister-in-law, but we found out on Friday that she went to the hospital (thought she had appendicitis) and when she was released her doctor put her on bed rest. She is due in about a month, so resting is definitely a good thing. I just felt bad that we had to cancel the baby shower since she wasn't able to make the trip from LA. We decided that we are going to have a party after she has the baby.

Since that was a slight curve ball, my weekend plans were totally up in the air!!!!

Mr. Pickle and I decided to invite my sister and her boyfriend to go wine tasting on Saturday. We headed up to Napa to try a few new wineries out (Frank Family Vineyards and Rombauer) and visit two of our absolute favorites (Raymond and Bell).


We had a wonderful time, however I must have had a bit much to drink because I came home and crashed at 8:00 and slept through most of the night!!

Sunday morning we all met Mr. Pickle's dad for breakfast. My sister and I headed to our friend's house in Modesto to meet her new little baby while the boys went to our house to BBQ.

This precious thing is my friend's one week old baby girl. I was so happy I got to meet her, she is adorable. We were there for about three hours and she didn't make a peep the whole time we were there. It was of course great to catch up with her mommy and daddy too!!

When we got home the boys just about had dinner ready. It was delicious!!! I'm so happy our guys get along and have so much in common. Plus it is nice that they both like to cook since my sister and I aren't great chefs but like yummy food :)

Mr. Pickle bought me flowers on Friday and by Sunday the were blooming and looking beautiful!

How was your weekend?

Dawg Gone

My boss is out of town, which means my puppy gets to come to work with me. I love my dog so much that I actually enjoy coming to work when he gets to come too. He keeps me smiling and allows makes me in a much better mood. Here are some pics of my pup.

Enjoying the beach

Santa Puka

Hard at work

What a face

Another day at the office

Puka LOVES going on car rides

Puppy Dog Eyes

Checking out the crazies outside the office

Yes, he is one spoiled dog!

Wishful Wednesday

I wish' .... I had the willpower to stay on one particular diet, and it would be ______!

At this point, I am going to say any diet that will help me shed some lbs.

I have tried a few diets in the past, but truly believe in the lessons you learn while on Weight Watchers. Too bad I have strayed from all those lessons.

This subject really hits close to home because I need to get a handle on my weight gain before it truly effects my health, but I totally have a mental block right now.

I can do this!!

Join in on the Wishful Wednesday fun by going to Kelsey's blog

Weekend Review

This weekend was very busy but very fun!!

Friday we went to Tonic in San Francisco for a fundraiser our friends were having for the Liver Foundation. I know, I know it is a little ironic to have a fundraiser for the Liver Foundation at a bar, but the boys were able to raise over $1,000. They bar tended for a few hours and all the tips went to the Liver Foundation. Way to go boys....and way to go us for drinking for a good cause!

Rachel even sported a festive T-shirt.

Some of the ladies.

While the boys were off at the rib cook-off on Saturday, my sister and I kept ourselves busy with baby shower errands. We are having a baby shower next weekend for Mr. Pickle's sister and had LOTS to do!

The boys ended up placing 7th for taste and 19th overall. Not bad for their first competition, not to mention they were up against mostly professionals.

Saturday night was back to San Francisco for our friends birthday celebration. We had dinner at Bocce Cafe and then headed to Fiddler's Green for some drinking, dancing and a fun girls vs. boys competition. The birthday girl compiled a list of activities for the girls and the guys to do. Each activity gained points and I am pretty sure the girls dominated!!

The Birthday Gal

The Dinner Group

Some ladies on the dance floor

The boys trying to come up with a plan to earn more points than the girls

Fun times

Sunday morning I picked up my grandpa and we headed to Fairfield for the family's Easter celebration. We had a wonderful time hanging out with family, eating/drinking and hiding eggs for the kids. (Mr. Pickle was spending time with his grandma in the hospital, we missed having him around, but was glad he was able to spend time with his grandma.)

Even grandpa got an egg!

The adorable Jackson looking for eggs

Me, my mom and my sister (with her new hair do)

Overall a great weekend, but I went to bed early on Sunday night since I managed to get very little sleep.