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Cut a Hole in the Turkey

COVINA, CALIF — Home for the Holidays! I’m still waking up at 3 AM because my body’s still on overnight mode. It still feels so good to be back in home in So Cal with my family.

[Thanksgiving dinner in London 2004, with my Medill buddy Andrea, my mother-in-law Terri, and Mark's cousin, Eileen]
My hubby [...]

 

All Things Mario

So, I’m addicted to playing anything with Mario on our Wii. My dad gave it to us and we love it.
My hubby loves it a lot. And Daisy wonders why she can’t have her own Mii. I haven’t figured out how to make the Cocker Spaniel ears.
We’re having fun with bowling, tennis and [...]

 

Dreaming of Monterey

We picked the perfect time to visit Monterey Bay, just before the labor day crowds. In fact, on our way home last Saturday, we saw bumper-to-bumper traffic on the southbound lanes of 101 and the other highways leading into Monterey.
So, we were lucky.

We loved running by the bay, breathing in that ocean air as [...]

 

Passing Pyramid Lake on I-5

Passing Pyramid Lake on I-5, originally uploaded by queenkv.

Driving thru the Angeles National Forrest and watching water skiers on Pyramid Lake.

 

Zinfest

originally uploaded by queenkv.

Wine and food by Lodi Lake spells out good times for Zinfest. We enjoyed tasting the local vintages.

 

Top of the 8th

originally uploaded by queenkv.

Well, things look bad for the River Cats. They’re down 2 in their game against the Salt Lake City Bees

 

Winter Bunny

I woke up with sore, stiff joints this morning. Today, I may use my last day of my weekend to recover from jogging, yoga and skating. The exercises helps me stay sane with my graveyard shift.
It’s been about 7+ years since I tried a double salchow.
Double Salchow from Kris Vera-Phillips on Vimeo.

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Jogging in the Sierra

originally uploaded by queenkv.

I loved jogging by Lake Tahoe. It’s going to be a beautiful day for snowboarding

 

Getting to know you…

I’m listening to my puppy snore in our empty living room. I’m sitting on a camping chair…listening to the hubby and my parents fall asleep in our empty house. This week’s snow storm trapped our movers and all our worldly possessions in Lake Tahoe.
“My skis are in Lake Tahoe without me,” Mark said. “Something’s [...]

 

Homecoming

I woke-up in Vacaville this morning. It’s wonderful to be back in California. I know it’s grey, raining and a little dreary outside…but I’m thrilled to be home.

originally uploaded by queenkv.

I couldn’t have made this trip without Mark. He has been the road trip leader and our home provider. He’s been our rock. I’m grateful [...]