Crown Molding Project

Ever since we bought our house, we have wanted to put up crown molding. The model of our house had it and we thought it looked really nice. So, Rob, my very own extreme home makeover dream team, decided to tackle crown molding on his own. Now, I shouldn't be surprised because Rob really can do any home improvement project he tackles, but it is actually turning out professional! He has completely finished putting it up, and now just has to paint and "touch up."

Rob said it was a good thing he did this project when I was at work...apparently it was messy and took a lot longer than he thought, with a few bumps in the road. I do not do well with the messy part (or the unexpected bumps in the road part)...but he promises me it will all look brand new in the end!

Snowboarding!

You will never believe these pictures were taken in Southern California! That's right...we picked an AWESOME day to snowboard! We decided to hit Mountain High in Wrightwood since we had free lift tickets, it's close AND requires NO mountain driving. Normally Mountain High is only "so-so" for snowboarding in Southern California...actually, snowboarding is usually only "so-so" anywhere in Southern California...but not this day! It snowed the entire time we were there! I was so excited to see it snow, the trees were covered, and the conditions were great! The only down side was the wind...and although we hung on for dear life on the lift, there was only so much we could take. We got a good 4-5 hours in on the slopes (with no crowds!) before we decided we didn't want to feel like we were going to blow off the lift chairs anymore! Oh...and can I say thank goodness for those warmers you put in your jacket and boots! Without those I would have been an ice cube in no time. Now, I know this is far from the tropical climate we love so much...but we love snowboarding together too...and snowboarding WHEN it is snowing is sooo much fun!

Notice the "basically" white out conditions behind me!

Taking a hot chocolate break! I insisted that we sit outside to drink our hot chocolate in the snow!


Rob, at the top of the mountain.
I think this was our last run...notice it is snowing harder now!

A baby shower for Christy and baby Caleb!
On Saturday February 7, I threw a baby shower for my best friend Christy. Christy and I have been friends since high school and we have been there for each other ever since. We were each others maids of honor, have spent many hours talking about everything and nothing all at the same time and have laughed and cried together more times than anyone can count. I couldn't be more excited to be a part of this new adventure in her life! Christy and Eddie are expecting baby Caleb at the end of April, and Rob and I just know they are going to make great parents! And don't worry Caleb...your Auntie and Uncle in California are going to spoil you rotten!

Christy and I (and baby Caleb!)

This was my first ever attempt at making a diaper cake...I think it turned out pretty darn good! Oh...and thank you to my other good friend Kim, for helping me make bows for everything!

Christy and Eddie are decorating Caleb's room in primary colors with animal accents. I decorated accordingly!

Grandma Larson made a cute diaper cake too!

The day turned out great and a lot of fun was had by all! Thanks to Grandma Larson for helping with everything and to Grandma Franco for bringing the delicious tamales!