Ode To My Cat(s)

This blog is dedicated to my three favorite fur balls:

Luna

TimAlexiOur babies :)

XOXO,

Nikki

Goodbye, Old House

My parents moved out of their house in San Ramon this weekend. Sad day. They are going to be renting a house in San Martin, and although they still own the SR house (they're going to be renting it out), it still causes a stir of emotion and nostalgia. Saturday night we went over there as they were packing and loading up the Budget truck. It was my dad's birthday and Jose and I stopped by for some pizza and cake. As we sat around the empty dining room with our paper plates, someone announced "This is the last family dinner in this house". That spun me into all sorts of memories in that house. Having "family dinners" (which was a special thing, since my brothers and I usually had to eat in the kitchen), watching movies in the family room, playing outside with the neighborhood kids, sneaking in far too late night after night in high school (hehe), all of the pets that have come through that house, the boyfriends, girlfriends and best friends that have been over to hang out, the parties (both with and without parental supervision), lounging around on a hot summer day, sleep overs, driving my parents crazy, building forts, sibling shenanigans.... I could go on and on forever.

I know it seems like I shouldn't have any attachments, since I'm married now and haven't lived at home in over four years, but I guess it's just the thought that I no longer have a home in San Ramon. AND there are going to be strange people living there, which I can't really wrap my head around. But I guess life goes on, and so must my parents. And the house they are going to live in now is perfect for them... A nice little 3 bedroom house on 2 acres of land, where the dogs will have plenty of room to run around, and my mom can have her horse there (and chickens and goats)... And who knows, maybe someday they'll move back to the good 'ole SRV. Until then, it was a very good house. If those walls could talk! ;) Jose and I in the SR house.. The first night we were officially bf/gf

XOXO,
Nikki

New Look

You'll probably notice that I changed the layout/colors of my blog. You like?? Let me know what you think!

xoxo,
Nikki

Quality Time

Just another exciting night at the Sanchez house... Jose sleeping, and me watching The Hills!

But don't worry... Jose's awake now and we really ARE going to spend quality time :)
Have a good night!!

XOXO,
Nikki

Twilight

I have to admit it... I am totally OBSESSED with the book Twilight. Ashley said I would love it, and made me buy the book and I'm so glad she did!! I'm only about 1/2 way through it, and I can't get enough. I'm already getting excited to read the next one! I really don't think I've ever been so engaged in a book, or obsessed with a main character before. Those of you who have read it probably know what I'm talking about... And if you haven't read it, I strongly recommend it! Trust me, you won't be disappointed... Can't wait for the movie!!

"About three things I was absolutely positive.

First, Edward was a vampire.

Second, there was a part of him -

and I didn't know how dominant that part might be -

that thirsted for my blood.

And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him".

XOXO,

Nikki

Hello, Lover!

Sex And The City: The Movie is now out on DVD! Can't wait to watch it tonight :) XOXO,

Nikki

Talk Like a Pirate Day

Ahoy Lads and Lassies! Today be Talk Like a Pirate day! So ye best be talkin like a pirate, or I'll make ye walk the plank! Arrrrrrr! :) XOXO,
Nikki

Nina Nicole

That's right... I'm going to be a God Mother! I'm soo excited :) My good friend Jenni, who I met when studying abroad in London (we were flat-mates), called me last week and asked me to be God Mother to her beautiful baby boy, Mason. Jenni has 2 kids, and they are absolutely adorable!!! I am so blessed and honored that she asked me. I'm still not sure when the baptism will be, but I can't wait!XOXO,

Nikki

Jose and Nicole's Wedding: The Soundtrack

As many people know, I work in the music industry, licensing songs to be used in movies, TV shows, commercials, etc... But my DREAM job would be to be on the other side of things, and actually be a music supervisor and choose the songs that would be in said movies and TV shows... So, imagine my delight in being able to choose all of the music for my wedding. I'm very proud, as I believe the music plays just as big a part of the day as everything else. Here is my Wedding Soundtrack:

♥ "Bless The Broken Road" by The Rascall Flatts (Processional)
♥ "Songbird" by Fleetwood Mac" (Bride's Entrance)
♥ "Forever and For Always" by Shania Twain (Recessional)
♥ "My Best Friend" by Queen (Introductions)
♥ "Hold You In My Arms" by Ray LaMontagne (Bride and Groom's First Dance)
♥ "My Little Girl" by Tim McGraw (Father/Daughter Dance)
♥ "God Only Knows" by The Beach Boys (Mother/Son Dance)
♥ "The Way You Make Me Feel" by Michael Jackson (First Party Dance)
♥ "The Way I Am" by Ingrid Michaelson (Cake Cutting)
♥ "Labels or Love" by Fergie (Bouquet Toss)
♥ "Real Good Man" by Tim McGraw (Garter Toss)
♥ "No One" by Alicia Keys (Last Dance)

XOXO,
Nikki

You Said It, Sister!

As many of you know, 4 of my girlfriends and I have been friends for over 10 years. Throughout the years, Holly, Heather, Ashley, Robyn and I have managed to remain very close friends... In case you didn't know, we're kind of a big deal ;) Anyways, below is an excerpt from Heather's blog, that she wrote the day before my wedding. I feel that it sums things up pretty well, and I would like to share. For more of Heather's blog, go to http://43874312.blogspot.com/ . Enjoy :)

"kinda can't believe my best friend is GETTING MARRIED in two days. i remember thinking that nicole getting her license to drive was a big deal... we were tooling around to the mall in her car an entire year before anyone else's. now she's the first one to get a HUSBAND. are the futures we used to imagine for ourselves when we were in high school actually coming true? ashley, holly, heather and robyn- bridesmaids in nicole's wedding, saturday august 16th, 2008. really, did life happen this fast? i feel like just yesterday nicole and i were crying over our 10th grade boyfriends, dancing the night away at the golden skate, eating chicken fingers and oreo madness at tgi fridays, trying to make our twelve o'clock curfew (well, MY twelve o'clock curfew :) the five of us were JUST YESTERDAY sitting on the block at lunch sharing big cookies, wearing our homecoming shirts, writing notes, writing in each other's yearbooks, having sleepovers, and insane ridiculous drama. and we're all still together? like, it's no longer a question of IF we will be there to see each other get married and, GASP! have babies... it's happening. two weeks ago we were in the airport bar having a drink before our flight to vegas for the bachelorette party. i looked at my absolute BESTS at that moment and told them exactly what I was feeling right then- "so, we're like... real ADULTS." hahaha. i guess it's just weird since we were so different, so much younger when we met. but the difference never feels that obvious unless i think about it. i guess that's a pretty cool thing, to have four other people that are so amazingly constant in your life you look back and say "where did all that damn time go?" you four bitches are amazing. i don't know what i'd do without even one of you in my life. and I know its totes nicole's day and all, but it's gonna be pretty rad saturday standing up with all four of you and thinking about how far we've come, and how much further we have to go. "it's hard to find people who love you no matter what. i was lucky enough to find four of them."

XOXO,

Nikki

PHOTOS

I was going to post some pictures from the wedding, but there are just too many... So, if you would like to see them, feel free to go to my Flickr account, www.flickr.com/mrssanchez where you will find the pictures in the album "Our Wedding". Enjoy! :)

XOXO,
Nikki

PS. I haven't gotten professional pictures back, but when I do, I will be sure to post where you can find those as well.