Vday Gifts 2009

Jose and I have a tradition were every Valentine's Day, instead of going out and buying each other some extravagant gift just because society tells us to, we take the opportunity to make each other a gift from the heart. We started this because the first Valentine's Day we spent together, I had a great idea of something I wanted to make for him (a scrapbook made up of the few baby pictures he has), so I said "lets make our gifts instead of buying them", and we've been doing it ever since. I for one LOVE this tradition, and highly recommend it :)

This year was no different. For my gift to Jose, I typed up our wedding vows (we wrote our own) and put them side by side in a frame.

For Jose's gift to me, he got a picture frame that has several openings, and filled it with pictures of us. There is a pic of us from each year: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008.

Can't wait till next year! Only 12 more months to think of something else to make :)

xoxo,

n&j

Sad Day

Looks like the economy has gotten the best of the Advertising industry, and of my company. They had to let me go today :(

Soooo now I am looking for a new job, if anyone knows of anything.

xoxo,
n

New Posts Coming Soon!

I have about 5 different posts in my head right now... Actually getting time to blog and post them is a different story. I'll get there soon, I promise. Probably this weekend.

Ok, back to work! Until then, here's something that was featured on The Soup last week that is beyond cute. Enjoy ♥


xoxo,
n&j

Got Sand???

Aaah, here I am back at work after 5 wonderful days off... Here is a recap (in pictures) of our weekend in Pismo Beach:

Driving on the beach, on our way to find a campsite

Just some of the beautiful scenery

Our home for the weekend aka the Weekend Warrior!

Jose chillin inside the trailer on a rainy morning, watching 40 Year Old Virgin

Ronnie showing Jose the ropes before heading out on a ride for the first time

He couldn't wait to get out there

There he goes!!

OK, my turn now!

"Weeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!"

Our fabulous hosts/roommates for the weekend

Jose and I, hanging out by the campfire

So it was a pretty fun weekend overall! Not too much rain, plenty of time to relax and be with my baby :) I hope everyone else had a great weekend!

xoxo,

n&j

Much-Needed Weekend Getaway

Tomorrow morning Jose and I are heading down to Pismo Beach to camp with our good friends, Ronnie and Jenn (and baby Jason, of course!)... I can't wait!!! While it's probably not going to be quite as beautiful as the picture above (it's supposed to rain the whole time!), it's sure to be a relaxing weekend... Hanging out in Ronnie and Jenn's ginormous trailer, drinking, watching movies, riding some ATVs when the rain subsides... PLUS I get to spend the whole weekend with Jose, something I haven't been able to say in a very long time!!

And don't worry, I haven't forgotten about VDay... I've made Jose a very special gift that I'm really excited about, and will be giving it to him when we get back on Sunday night (pictures to come after he opens it!)... I hope everyone has a fantastic rest of the week/weekend/Valentines Day! ♥ ♥ ♥

xoxo,

n&j

Me Duele de la Cabeza!

It's no secret that I have been getting migraine headaches my whole life. The first one I can remember getting is when I was in kindergarten... It was during play time and I went all over the class room trying to find a place to lay down without being disturbed and finally passed out in the "Reading Corner"... Anyways, I usually only get them about once every couple of months. Well, this weekend I got one on Saturday, and then ANOTHER one on Sunday night! Both were really horrible and I felt like I was dying :( So I went to the doctor yesterday and got a whole batch of medications to help me with them... Here's hoping it works!

xoxo,

n

I think I found my calling

I just took part in a focus group for the first time, and I loved it! I'm sure they are all different, but in this one they had us making collages, drawing pictures, using our imaginations, etc. At first I was like "LAME" but then it was really fun! And at the end I got $100! I'm stoked, I can't wait to do one again :)

And now I'm off to unwind and watch some TV while my sweetie gets ready for work. Sucks that he still has about 2 weeks left of his night shift, but he's off this weekend! Yay! :)

xoxo,
n

Not sure how I feel about this...

So this new video is circulating around the web. It's been emailed to me, and I have noticed it being posted on Facebook by a few people... And I really cannot decide how to feel about it... On the one hand, it is pretty hilarious and obviously the kid is fine, but on the other hand he is so cute and I feel bad for him!

Basically, it's this kid who went to the dentist to get an extra tooth pulled, and his dad videotaped it because the kid was so nervous about the whole procedure, and his dad promised he would videotape before and after... Well this is the after. Funny or Sad? You be the judge:



xoxo,
n&j

Lovesit: Jacobs by Marc Jacobs

Oh em geeee! Marc Jacobs has come out with a line that is even more affordable than Marc by Marc. Jacobs by Marc Jacobs offers goodies that are totally just as cute as the original brand but at a fraction of the price! Here are just a few of my faves. Click here to see more!

Quilted Evening Bag: $35Monocle Necklace: $11

Rubber Boots: $28Key Loops: $5 each

xoxo,

n

i would do n-e thing for love

Tonight at Jose's request I made my very first meatloaf (get my title? Meatloaf?? haha) and did so using my Nintendo DS "Personal Trainer: Cooking" game. It took FOREVER, but it turned out great! Me cooking in our much-too-small kitchen (apron: William Sonoma)

The final product... yes, its wrapped in bacon!

Jose loved it :)

Hope everyone had a great weekend!!

xoxo,

n&j