Band aid blues

I wish I had a good story about it. I wish I could say I hit my head
while rescuing a little old lady from a burning building. Or even I
bumped my head on a cupboard. But no, I woke up one morning with a
scab on my head. Then a week later (today) the scab fell off leaving a
5 mm hole on my forehead. I went to the walk-in today because I was so
worried that I would have a huge scar on my forehead. The doctor said
he could do stiches, but it would probably leave a worse scar then
letting it heal. So he recommended a dermtologist to help so that it
won't scar. So now I'm supposed to wear this beautiful band-aid on my
forehead. Everyone at work got a kick out of it. And russ wants me to
put a jewel on it so it has some Indian culture to it. I think I'll
just brave it out, wear my band-aid for a week and apply my anti-
bacterial creme. Let's see if I end up with a battlewound or not. Can you think of any fun stories I could use when people ask?

Happy Birthday Russ!

Happy Birthday Russ! To the best husband and best friends I have! I love you!

Snail Tipping

So every night when I take Baxter out to go to the bathroom, he snail tips. Let me explain. We have lots of snails around our neighborhood...and for some reason, whenever we walk by one, Baxter goes up to it, sniffs it, and then proceeds to tip it over. Why? I have no clue. But tonight I couldn't take it any more. The poor snail making its way across the sidewalk got to me. I pulled Baxter away before he could preform his normal brutality and saved the snail from its humility. I think it just goes to show that I've had enough. Today at work was extremely hard--I seriously do not get paid enough for what I do--something I hope will be rectified in the near future. We decided to close our doors and technically tell 50 people that they were out of a job (technically speaking--they have to "close their doors" until June 5th, and then hopefully the company will get going again). Being the only Human Resources person--questions and concerns, tears and anger was what I had to deal with all day. I had to put on a happy face and pretend like nothing effected me. Luckily it didn't... but when I came home tonight, I think the snail tipping was the last straw. I couldn't take it any more. Why does life have to be so tough for people some times? I know that we're never given more than what we can handle--but it just seems so unfair at times. I know things will get better this week, and as the next two weeks go along, I'll eventually reap the rewards of being patient and a good employee, but I just can't help but feel bad for the people I work with for everything that is going on. I don't feel like I can blog about it--just because you never know who reads these things, but if you want to hear the whole story--give me a call.... or maybe when all of this cools down I can sit down and write the whole story down--you won't believe all of the drama that's gone on!

Ped Egg

So this is what Russ and I did for Family Home Evening tonight-- we made a video for my mom. We saw this product on TV last night and she was so grossed out by how they dump the "excess skin" into the trash can, that when Russ saw it at Staples today--he had to buy one! The rest is movie magic. Check out our version of Ped Egg!

What would you do if this was your name?

Russ thought this guys name was so funny, that he had to take a picture!

The Renaissance Fair (Russ Post)

Amelia's CA babyshower

Today we got to go to Glendora to meet with GJ and Amelia who are down
visiting. I went to Amelias shower and Russ and GJ went to the
Renaissance fair to hangout with knights and wenches. Russ brought his
wooden sword- something he's been hiding in the closet for the last
few years ( he made it in woodshop).
We had a ton of fun!

Rachel and Chads little Brooklyn Kate

She made her debue! Just a week and a half later than expected
Congratulations Rachel and Chad!

Baxter makes the big screen(Russ)

For my man Baxter, he is going to go for the supporting roll of this summer's blockbuster

Happy Belated Mother's Day(Russ)

I wish that I found this before my Boy Baci but he gets the credit for the find. I have to dedicate this to my mother who is the best. 

Mr. T s Rap Song

Fwd: Debbie (Debbieism #4,456)

So so so so embarrassing! So I just woke up from my nap to find a return email from my boss, the CEO. I was really feeling sick this morning-- a horrible headache... check out where I totally messed up. Stupid iphone doesnt pick up on some spelling issues.

Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

From: "R B"
Date: May 12, 2008 2:24:17 PM PDT
To: "Debbie Taylor"
Subject: RE: Debbie

No problem. Feel better!

R.B.
CEO



-----Original Message-----
From: Debbie Taylor
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 2:18 PM
To: R B
Subject: Debbie

Roman, ive had a pretty bad headache today. Im going to go home for
lunch and take some more medication and try to take a nap to get rid
of it. I'll try to come back this afternoon, but I might take a half
dick day. Call me on my cell if you need anything. Thanks!

Sent from my iPhone

Garage Sale Scores

So this weekend we got some AMAZING garage sale loot. Russ found some RC car stuff--about $3000 worth of cars and equipment for $200. He's going to sell some of it to pay for the purchase and then play with the rest of it--he spent the rest of the weekend playing and tinkering around with the cars. I found a jar full of paintbrushes for $3--all in excellent condition--probably worth around $50. We got a couple of books and movies--Russ got Zathura which has our favorite quote in it "Get Me A Juice Box Biotch" for a $1. We also got a $50 airplane dog carrier for baxter for $2--almost brand new! We got a brand new beach chair for $2. And my favorite--this $50 brand new DRAGON FLY kite--never been opened for $5. I can't wait to fly it this summer at Salt Creek Beach! We picked up a couple of other small things--but we got some amazing loot this weekend! :)

The picture is of Russ and Brian when they were deciding to purchase the RC car stuff.

BJ's Pizzeria

Brian and Cathy were in town this week vacationing. We went to BJ's on Thursday! :) Cathy snapped this shot of me and Russ--I thought it was kinda cool with the glare! :)

Coach Girls

On Tuesday Cathy bought me my VERY FIRST COACH PURSE! I hear this is like getting your first training bra. :) And I love my new purse! It's the new Ergo Leather Pleated Hobo. Cathy got the Burnt Orange Color and I got the Tan. Here we are with our cute new purses and matching bows!

Coach club

Baxter's ridin dirty

This is Baxter rolling deep

3-D Baxter

So I put these glasses on Baxter and he has had them on for over an
hour. I am not sure if he sees his dog treats in 3-D and makes them
look better or what but he is down with these shades. Now we just need
to hit the streets and roll dirty around downtown lake forest and pick
up some bisnatches for Baxter

Chris & Lynsey Come To Town!

Chris and Lynsey came to So. Cal to visit her family... and we lucked out and got to see them last night! We hit up Javiers (at the Spectrum) in the spirit of Cinco De Mayo, followed by the puppy store (see Russ' face below as he tried to talk me into getting Boots), frozen yogurt at Golden Spoon, and then catching up and talking into the wee hours of the night at our house. We had such a great time!

Boots

Russ wants to get this puppy from the pet store at the spectrum. I'm
not sold yet. The people at the pet store named him boots.

BABY SHOWER

On Sunday I got to go to Carrie's Baby Shower! Her family always knows how to throw the most fun parties! We played games like guess the baby animal and name that BABY song.... it was so much fun! Carrie looked amazing like always--she's due in June! Both Allison and Rachel also got to come--I didn't know if Rachel was going to make it--since her due date was the same day! So she'll be having her little girl this week some time! Here is the last picture I'll get of her before she has the baby! :) She's huge.. huh?

SWAP MEET

On Saturday morning, after hitting up the garage sales--our golden finds were two retro chairs for the new store (pictures to come later), and a new roomba vacuum cleaner (we got it for $5!)---we met up with Rob and Megan at the Orange County Swap Meet. I hadn't been for about two years and this was Russ' first time. We had a blast and walked each aisle. I got a new purse, Russ and I both got new sunglasses, and I got some necklaces. However, I couldn't believe the deals we got on fresh vegetables and fruit. We got a huge bag of grapes for $2.50, a huge bag of tomatoes for $1, a huge bag of green beans for $1, and a cucumber for $.25! It was awesome! We will definitely be eating healthy this week!

P.S. This random guy just jumped in the photo we were taking... I have no clue who he is! :)

The spoils (russ post)

This is just a small sample of the spoils of my redbull day. I
finished the last can about a month ago from last years event so
hopefully I have enough to last me through the winter

Red bull air race. ... More to come (russ post)

Here is a teaser pick of the red bull air race in san diego. I'll have
some more pics and videos soon to come