Malinda's cousin, Jake, at the ball game.
Jake and Derek at the game. Stayed for all 13 innings!
Memorial Day at Petco Park.
Memorial Day fireworks show.
Taking a break from the action for a quick photo.
Take Me Out to the Ball Game!
Derek is a huge baseball fan. Actually, he's a fan of most sports including football, hockey, tennis... you name it, he loves it! We go to the ball park regularly to cheer for our favorite team, the San Diego Padres. We love grabbing a hot dog, kettle corn (yum!) and ice cream sundae. Here are some pictures from recent games at the Padres' ballpark, Petco Park.
Puppy Love
This weekend, Malinda traveled to Atlanta, Georgia to attend her little sister's bridal shower.
It was a great weekend full of “girl time” and lots of wedding talk. As the matron-of-honor, we spent a lot of time together working on last minute wedding details, attending dress fittings and trial hair/make-up. Every girl should feel like a princess on her wedding day, no? And although I was only gone a few days, and had a wonderful time with my with my dad, step-mom and sister, I really missed Derek. In a few weeks, we’ll head back to Atlanta together for the big day – the wedding! So exciting!
Derek can’t get enough of this little town near my dad’s house: Flippen. “There’s the Flippen’ hardware store… and the Flippen gas station… and there’s a Flippen dog!” It was funny… the first time. :) I had to take a picture.
My love of animals comes from my dad and step-mom. Over the years, they've had a variety of animals including horses, goats, chickens, rabbits, dogs, cats… you name it! I needed a break from all the wedding planning and got some much-needed puppy love.
It was a great weekend full of “girl time” and lots of wedding talk. As the matron-of-honor, we spent a lot of time together working on last minute wedding details, attending dress fittings and trial hair/make-up. Every girl should feel like a princess on her wedding day, no? And although I was only gone a few days, and had a wonderful time with my with my dad, step-mom and sister, I really missed Derek. In a few weeks, we’ll head back to Atlanta together for the big day – the wedding! So exciting!
Amanda's Bridal Shower in Georgia
Derek can’t get enough of this little town near my dad’s house: Flippen. “There’s the Flippen’ hardware store… and the Flippen gas station… and there’s a Flippen dog!” It was funny… the first time. :) I had to take a picture.
Flippen Hardware Store... always funny to Derek
My love of animals comes from my dad and step-mom. Over the years, they've had a variety of animals including horses, goats, chickens, rabbits, dogs, cats… you name it! I needed a break from all the wedding planning and got some much-needed puppy love.
Dad's newest puppy, Opal. She's got crazy eyes! I love this dog!
"Little People"
We love spending time with the “little people” in our lives including our nephews, Grant and Blake, and our niece, Ava. Our family is very excited and supportive of our plans to start a family through open adoption.
They adore Derek’s parents, their grandparents.
Can't stop the giggles once they start! (Ava and Grant)
Smile BIG for the camera! (Blake)
Road Trip
This weekend, we took a quick road trip to the historic town of Julian in the mountains near San Diego. Once booming with gold rush pioneers, this charming town is known for its delicious apple pies, antiques and specialty shops, horse-drawn carriage rides and old-time hospitality. We had lunch at the Julian Café and Bakery, checked out trinkets and treasures along Main Street, and finally, settled down for a piece of delicious homemade apple pie. Yumm-o!
When we got home, we worked in the backyard for a bit and planted a few more veggies including Anaheim chiles (for delicious Chiles Rellenos) and a few more tomato plants. Can’t have too many tomatoes, or can we? Several plants are starting to flower (yay!) and we’re evening getting a few baby bell peppers.
Julian Apple Pies - delicious!
Enjoying Apple Boysenberry Pie on Main Street in Julian.
When we got home, we worked in the backyard for a bit and planted a few more veggies including Anaheim chiles (for delicious Chiles Rellenos) and a few more tomato plants. Can’t have too many tomatoes, or can we? Several plants are starting to flower (yay!) and we’re evening getting a few baby bell peppers.
Aren't they adorable?
And the roses are in bloom, too. Beautiful!
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