Happy Birthday Matt

Matt turned 28 yesterday! We didn't do much for his birthday. We picked up pizza from Pizza Hut (his favorite, not mine). Then got a movie and hung out at home. I made Bishops pie for his birthday cake but we didn't even get around to eating it. He is very excited though because he got spoiled by everyone. So thank you all for his wonderful gifts. He got a case of power tools as an early birthday present and when I made him put them in storage, until we get a house, he was devastated. He kept getting them out and just playing with them. He also finally got an ipod. Something he has been wanting for over a year!

This is a video from Matt's Birthday two years ago but it is still one of my favorites.


Happy birthday babe, I'm so glad that you are a part of my life.

We Made It

Everyone successfully made it to North Carolina without any major hitches. Although Matt and Gail may disagree. The drive was long to say the least. They covered 3000 miles in 3.5 days. Unfortunately the truck maxed out at 55 and until they got into Texas they are barely hitting 50. So instead of the 40 hour trip they planned on it was more than 55 hours. Yuck. I'm so glad that Gail was able to go with Matt. It is different here. Not necessarily in a bad way just different.
1. We are the only couple in our ward that isn't ether active military or retired. I'm glad that is the case. So many of the wives are left alone with their families to for up to 2 years. There will me be many opportunities to serve other girls in our ward as their husbands are away.
2. Everyone parks on their lawns. It is so bizarre to me. It isn't just a few not so nice areas that do this but everyone. It really is no big deal.
3. The accent. You can tell the locals from the implants by it. However, when Matt gets around people at work he claims he starts talking in an accent too. Funny!! I can't wait to hear that.

I'll post pictures when I get them.

We're Moving

I have several other post I need to add but in order to get the information out. Yes we are moving. . . actually tomorrow. We "officially" found out on Thursday last week. So, we have packed up and load the truck today and in less than one week we will be out of California. I'm headed north to stay with my Mom and Dad and relax for a few days before I fly to North Carolina (yes that is where we are headed). I will meet Matt there on April 1, just 45 days before we expect the baby to arrive. Fortunately Gail (Matts Mom ) will fly in tomorrow to help keep Matt awake and safe on his long drive, it will take him close to 40 hours to get there and he wants to do it in just 3 days. We will see how every one holds up. It is a good move for us but we will miss southern California and all our friends.

Moorpark 1- Undefeated!

Those of you who know me will never believe this story. I was called to be the YW sports coach/coordinator last spring. Not a problem right! Well, the sports happen to be volleyball, basketball and softball. My three greatest weakness. When Justin Pitcher found out he laughed because he claims the only way I play basketball is by tackling. Not much of a stretch. Volleyball went fine but in basketball my girls went undefeated! It's true. I'm afraid it had very little to do with my coaching or basketball abilities. But we had a great time and the girls are wonderful and pretty darn good at basketball too. NICE JOB GIRLS!!

Hollywood

We took a day trip one afternoon to Santa Monica and the Hollywood Sign. So I decided that before we left California that he needed to do that. Devin Wilson went with us, Stacy was out of town. Neither of the two California boys had been. So I decided that before we left California that Matt needed to do that. We started by going to Diddy Riese's to get $1.5 ice cream sandwiches. If you live close by this is a LA must do. Then we drove to the walk of fame. It rained the entire time and I had to go to the bathroom so bad that we ended up spending more time in the Napa Auto Car Store than on the street. Besides have you ever noticed that you don't really know very many of the people who have stars. Odd! The boys didn't mind the drive though because you see so many really nice cars. Many of the cars were worth more than $100K. Then we headed to the Hollywood sign and by pure luck we got really close. It was a fun little venture. It was probably a good thing that Stacy didn't go because we spent over an hour checking out the landscapes on the way out. We ended the day by endulging in Two Guys from Italy (German Food). Don't ask.