Friday, April 30, 2010
Paige's 1st Soccer Lessons
Thanks to a birthday/Christmas present from Ron & Dana, we were able to sign Paige up for Daddy & me Soccer lessons through the city. It has been a lot of fun for both of them. Mostly the two year olds run around, but there is structure and they are learning how to kick the ball and not use their hands. My mom made her a cute soccer outfit which she loves.
50's style photo shoot
A friend of mine is building her photography portfolio and she asked if I would be willing to model for her. Of course I did! I borrowed some 50's dresses from my best friend, Mikaila did my hair and we pulled out the old car. It was a lot of fun. Here is the photo book that I created with the pictures.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Visiting my Aunt Cheryl- April 2010
My Aunt Cheryl and cousin Alicyn have not been able to meet Paige yet. Work has been good for Justin, and Paige is getting better with traveling so we decided to finally take the 5 1/2 hour drive to Southern California to visit. We left around Lunchtime on Friday. We took Mikaila with us. While Paige did only sleep 45 minutes on the way down, she did very well. She just watched movies and played games. We got in around dinner time. Got settled in. Paige & Gaven had a great time playing together until it was well past bedtime for Paige. It took a while to get her to sleep, but she slept fairly well. She did wake up at 6AM anyways, but it was not a bad night.
Saturday, we went to lunch at Red Lobster. Chelsie drove up from San Diego to hang out with us. We went shopping at our favorite store, the T-Mart and then headed off to Charlie Brown Farms. This is where we bought our favorite pickles, and some great beef jerkey. I bought a coffee shake, and got Paige a sugar free strawberry shake which she loved.
She did not nap well that day either. We had a great dinner, including some Lobster tails. But I was late coming down for dinner because it took Paige a while to get to sleep. We had a great time laughing as a family, and went to bed a while later. Paige did wake up a few times, but I just rubbed her back for a minute and she was back asleep. Not much sleep for me though.
On Sunday, we headed out to LA and went to a farmers market. We had lunch and did some shopping. Chelsie headed home from there, and we drove back to Palmdale. We loaded up the car and headed home. Got in about 10:30 and went right to sleep. It was a fun, but exhasting trip.
The kids all had a great time playing with Justin, who explored the skateparks and streets of Palmdale. They also took a bath together, which was so cute. And we went "Swimming" in the hot tub.
Saturday, we went to lunch at Red Lobster. Chelsie drove up from San Diego to hang out with us. We went shopping at our favorite store, the T-Mart and then headed off to Charlie Brown Farms. This is where we bought our favorite pickles, and some great beef jerkey. I bought a coffee shake, and got Paige a sugar free strawberry shake which she loved.
She did not nap well that day either. We had a great dinner, including some Lobster tails. But I was late coming down for dinner because it took Paige a while to get to sleep. We had a great time laughing as a family, and went to bed a while later. Paige did wake up a few times, but I just rubbed her back for a minute and she was back asleep. Not much sleep for me though.
On Sunday, we headed out to LA and went to a farmers market. We had lunch and did some shopping. Chelsie headed home from there, and we drove back to Palmdale. We loaded up the car and headed home. Got in about 10:30 and went right to sleep. It was a fun, but exhasting trip.
The kids all had a great time playing with Justin, who explored the skateparks and streets of Palmdale. They also took a bath together, which was so cute. And we went "Swimming" in the hot tub.
Easter 2010
The day before Easter we were going down to Santa Cruz for our friends, Jerry & Kelly, son(Landon) 1st birthday party. It was at a Park, and while it was a little chilly, the rain held out and we had a great time. They had a bubble machine and we knew that we needed to get Paige one. She was mesmerized for a long time just catching the bubbles.
We then drove out to Watsonville and picked up Justin's Grandma. She came and spent the night and hung out with my family for Easter. We had a nice relaxing evening and enjoyed catching up with her. On Easter Sunday, we all got up early. Justin took his Grandma to Easter Mass at a local Catholic church. We then got dressed up and headed to our own service after they got back.
After church, we spent the afternoon with my family. My mom cooked ribs (At the request of Chelsie who was visiting from college), a brisket, sweet potato casserole, scalloped potatoes, fruit salad. It was great. As usual we had some great appetizers including spinach dip that was in the belly of a bunny rabbit.
It was a wonderful day, and we were sad to take Grandma home.
We then drove out to Watsonville and picked up Justin's Grandma. She came and spent the night and hung out with my family for Easter. We had a nice relaxing evening and enjoyed catching up with her. On Easter Sunday, we all got up early. Justin took his Grandma to Easter Mass at a local Catholic church. We then got dressed up and headed to our own service after they got back.
After church, we spent the afternoon with my family. My mom cooked ribs (At the request of Chelsie who was visiting from college), a brisket, sweet potato casserole, scalloped potatoes, fruit salad. It was great. As usual we had some great appetizers including spinach dip that was in the belly of a bunny rabbit.
It was a wonderful day, and we were sad to take Grandma home.
My new Haircut (March 2010)
I have been in desperate need of a haircut. Money has been tight so I can no longer spend $100+ every few months on my hair. A couple of ladies I work with went to this place near our work and got some great cuts. The place has a referral program. The person who gets referred gets half off and the person who refers them gets a free haircut. For $22 after tip, I thought I would give her a shot. And I decided to chop it off since it was starting to get hotter. I was very happy and it is so easy to take care off. Plus I then referred someone else, so my next haircut is free. Now I just need it colored. 
March 2010
March seemed to fly by so quickly, that I am not sure what happened during the month. Certainly not anything too life changing. Here are some pictures to keep you updated. We bought Paige a new helmet (Dora the explorer) and she has been learning how to ride her tricycle. But mostly we have to push her. And Justin had a photo shoot of his own (I will get around to posting mine soon enough). So those photos are below.
Friday, March 26, 2010
February 2010
Time really flies around here. I just can't believe how fast it goes. In effort to keep you updated with all things Huffman Family related I am going to try to remember the things we did in February. I am hoping the pictures that I have will help guide my memory. But they are not in a particular order.
One very exciting thing for me is that I went on my first official business trip to Canada. We flew into Vancouver the Monday before the Olympics started and left on Wednesday. We had decided to move our product to a new warehouse and went up to get them started. I was really honored to have been invited on this trip- it is not often that we get to go places. Especially places in another country. I was really nervous. Being a girl, I was mostly nervous about what someone wears on a business trip that involves a warehouse. Being so young, I wanted to look professional and so I set off to Ross with some Christmas money and was able to get some nice outfits. The trip was a lot of fun, and while there was not a lot of sight seeing, we ate good and I was able to meet a salesman that I have been dealing with for at least 8 years now. It was really fun. And now I have been attempting at dressing better. "Dress for the job you want, not the job you have" a friend advised me. So I am slowly building a more professional wardrobe despite the somewhat casual workplace.
That being said- my purse my mom made me (Which I loved) was starting to fall apart and I have been wanting a new one. So I set my heart on this purse. Most people would have to agree that this purse was made for me and who I am. I had the nice lady who made it add a flat bow to give it a slightly more feminine touch.
We were able to get down to Santa Cruz and spend an afternoon with Justin's Grandma. It is always such a delight being around her. We wish we could spend more time with her. And it always makes me miss my grandparents more.
Justin's brother Dan came and brought our niece Teagan up for a visit while his wife Michelle was judging a gymnastics tournament. I just love holding such a little baby again, and it did make me think harder about another one. But trying to take care of Paige while I was holding Teagan proved to be difficult. I think we will definitely be getting a sling or something for the next one because I need my hands free. And Paige had a hard time watching me hold another baby. But I enjoyed every second.
Justin's team- THE COLTS- made it to the Superbowl this year. So for one day, Paige & I dressed up in Colts Gear (My mom had bought a kids jersey for her a while ago- so even though it was big- she wore it). Unfortunately they did not win but it felt good to be able to root for the same team for a change.
Other than that, I think February was somewhat uneventful. We are looking forward to the warmer weather, and are being teased by mother nature right now.
I had a photo shoot in 50's style dress and the car- I will try to get to posting those pics soon.
One very exciting thing for me is that I went on my first official business trip to Canada. We flew into Vancouver the Monday before the Olympics started and left on Wednesday. We had decided to move our product to a new warehouse and went up to get them started. I was really honored to have been invited on this trip- it is not often that we get to go places. Especially places in another country. I was really nervous. Being a girl, I was mostly nervous about what someone wears on a business trip that involves a warehouse. Being so young, I wanted to look professional and so I set off to Ross with some Christmas money and was able to get some nice outfits. The trip was a lot of fun, and while there was not a lot of sight seeing, we ate good and I was able to meet a salesman that I have been dealing with for at least 8 years now. It was really fun. And now I have been attempting at dressing better. "Dress for the job you want, not the job you have" a friend advised me. So I am slowly building a more professional wardrobe despite the somewhat casual workplace.
That being said- my purse my mom made me (Which I loved) was starting to fall apart and I have been wanting a new one. So I set my heart on this purse. Most people would have to agree that this purse was made for me and who I am. I had the nice lady who made it add a flat bow to give it a slightly more feminine touch.
We were able to get down to Santa Cruz and spend an afternoon with Justin's Grandma. It is always such a delight being around her. We wish we could spend more time with her. And it always makes me miss my grandparents more. 
Justin's brother Dan came and brought our niece Teagan up for a visit while his wife Michelle was judging a gymnastics tournament. I just love holding such a little baby again, and it did make me think harder about another one. But trying to take care of Paige while I was holding Teagan proved to be difficult. I think we will definitely be getting a sling or something for the next one because I need my hands free. And Paige had a hard time watching me hold another baby. But I enjoyed every second. 
Justin's team- THE COLTS- made it to the Superbowl this year. So for one day, Paige & I dressed up in Colts Gear (My mom had bought a kids jersey for her a while ago- so even though it was big- she wore it). Unfortunately they did not win but it felt good to be able to root for the same team for a change.
Other than that, I think February was somewhat uneventful. We are looking forward to the warmer weather, and are being teased by mother nature right now. I had a photo shoot in 50's style dress and the car- I will try to get to posting those pics soon.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Richie & Jenna's Wedding
At the end of January, Mikaila, My mom and I hopped on a plane to Detroit for my cousin Richie's wedding. It was nice to be able to see some of my family, but wish we could have all made the journey. But it was also nice to have a few nights away. The wedding and reception were beautiful, but it sure was cold there.
There were a few interesting stories. The one most blog worthy was our plane ride/car ride there. On the plane we were not all able to sit together, so my mom sat by herself and met a nice young lady. She was from South Africa, had met her boyfriend on the set of a movie. He is originally from Detroit so they had spent Christmas there with his family. Then they went to Hawaii and had spent the time recently in SF while he was working on another movie. It was time for her to head back home, so she was going to Detroit to get the rest of her stuff and then would be on her way to South Africa on Sunday. Anyways, she was going to be taking a cab to her boyfriends parents house because they were out of town. She was maybe 23 or so and the thought of her taking a cab late at night to an empty house freaked out my mom. They looked on a map and it looked like the house was on the way to the hotel. So we gave her a ride. She was really nice, but it was pretty funny.
Also, my mom brought some beautiful lemons from her tree. We each had a bag. She gave them to the people at the car rental counter, the guy who checked us out of the car rental lot, the hotel clerks and even the security guard at the wedding reception. It was so cute! But very funny and so my mom. She also gave them to our family and Jenna's parents!
Here are some pics but they are not in any particular order because I did not pay attention while I was uploading.
Gaven had a great time dancing and playing with all of the kids.
Cutting the cake
Grandma and Aunt Cheryl
The candy table
Our table
Alicyn & one of the groomsmen.
Richard & Jenna with the grandparents
Kayla and I freezing taking a picture by the frozen lake
A pretty view.
The cop that asked us why we were on the side of a freeway after pulling out from the lookout spot. We were waiting for another car in our caravan to pull out. Grandpa & Doris pulled out as soon as the cop pulled up to talk to us, so the cop is right behind their car.
Kayla & me
Aunt Trish taking a picture of me taking a picture of her.
There were a few interesting stories. The one most blog worthy was our plane ride/car ride there. On the plane we were not all able to sit together, so my mom sat by herself and met a nice young lady. She was from South Africa, had met her boyfriend on the set of a movie. He is originally from Detroit so they had spent Christmas there with his family. Then they went to Hawaii and had spent the time recently in SF while he was working on another movie. It was time for her to head back home, so she was going to Detroit to get the rest of her stuff and then would be on her way to South Africa on Sunday. Anyways, she was going to be taking a cab to her boyfriends parents house because they were out of town. She was maybe 23 or so and the thought of her taking a cab late at night to an empty house freaked out my mom. They looked on a map and it looked like the house was on the way to the hotel. So we gave her a ride. She was really nice, but it was pretty funny.
Also, my mom brought some beautiful lemons from her tree. We each had a bag. She gave them to the people at the car rental counter, the guy who checked us out of the car rental lot, the hotel clerks and even the security guard at the wedding reception. It was so cute! But very funny and so my mom. She also gave them to our family and Jenna's parents!
Here are some pics but they are not in any particular order because I did not pay attention while I was uploading.
Gaven had a great time dancing and playing with all of the kids.
Cutting the cake
Grandma and Aunt Cheryl
The candy table
Our table
Alicyn & one of the groomsmen.
Richard & Jenna with the grandparents
Kayla and I freezing taking a picture by the frozen lake
A pretty view.
The cop that asked us why we were on the side of a freeway after pulling out from the lookout spot. We were waiting for another car in our caravan to pull out. Grandpa & Doris pulled out as soon as the cop pulled up to talk to us, so the cop is right behind their car.
Kayla & me
Aunt Trish taking a picture of me taking a picture of her.
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