I stayed home today from work.. I got sunburn on my face while eating lunch at the beach Sunday... it hurts and is starting to peel. I also have a stomach virus.
My Boss doesn't believe me but oh well.. she will live.
Jun 26, 2008
Jun 23, 2008
Lesley gets married !!!!!
The Bachelorette Brunch06-01-2008 Shanghi Reds, Marina Del Rey, CA
At the Rehersal Dinner, Niko was given a gift for being the ring bearer. Nikko is Chris's God son.
Mr. and Mrs. Valverde !! 06-21-2008 4pm
The Wattles Mansion, Hollywood CA
Erika, Lesley, Chris, Fabian, Me! Dave was no where to be found at this time.
Sarah, the flowergirl and Niko.
Three of the "Get Along Gang" My brother used to call us that.
Isabel is one of Chris's closest friends
Cake !!!
Mother- Son
dance
Father- Daughter dancehow adorable !!
I caught the bouquet, and Erick caught the garter.
it was about 100 degrees !!!
we wanted to sit down for a while..
The After Party to the reception... the Rosevelt Hotel, Hollywood CA
Don't ask... I didn't plan to be in the wedding suite. Chris insisted so I didn't sleep on a chaise lounge in the garden.
Our flowers after the 100 degree heat.Gladstones for lunch !!
Olvera street LA.
It was such a great party, lots of love , friends and family. I hope they know how special they are.
I love you two and happy "proper" honeymoon in the Yucatan!!!!!
May 15, 2008
New life
So now that I have been in Az for a year, life is becoming normal again. I have great friends here and some still in CA. I have my dad and soon my brother and his family will be only 25 minutes away instead of 6 hours. I really am blessed to have all of these great people around me. The one thing that aludes me is the love of my life. Did I miss him did I let him walk out of my life or was I five minutes late to the gym and he walked out before I got there. This is the one question I have about my life. I like my job, working and helping people in a simple but fulfilling capacity.
Oct 18, 2007
life happens
So it is now Oct... let me tell you haw my life has been. First, the bakery thing fell through with the financiers I had, luckily I had not signed anything. Also I was able to spend the last six months of my mothers life with her. Yes she passed two months ago today August 18 2007. Wow what a day, family and friends we all together in her Hospice room and we were reminiscing and laughing. I think that she felt that we were okay and we all said your goodbyes so the moment my father walked in the room and said hello, she said goodbye and went with the lord, her Mother, Brother favorite Aunt and so many friends. It couldn't have happened any other way, it was so her no fuss. we had two services for her one in Arizona and one in California where she and my father lived for 50 years. the Arizona one was small and nice, Dads' relatives and friends from the neighborhood and a few from hospice came and said nice quips about my mothers sweet but sharp tongue. the California one was huge and so many people came out of the wood works to pay their respects to our family. Friends from her childhood, my brother and my school teachers, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Teammates and new friends. It was heart warming.
I now work for the Hospice service my mother was on Hospice of Arizona, they are wonderful and I am proud to work for them. I know what the families are going through when they call me with questions and requests to page the RN's. It is such a great service I would recommend hospice for anyone who has months, not years to live.
I have started back to church and the gym, I have to loose the wt. that I gained not working for 6 months. I am excited for my nephew to arrive, he might arrive earlier than expected because he is growing so fast. By Thanksgiving we should have our own little turkey.
I now work for the Hospice service my mother was on Hospice of Arizona, they are wonderful and I am proud to work for them. I know what the families are going through when they call me with questions and requests to page the RN's. It is such a great service I would recommend hospice for anyone who has months, not years to live.
I have started back to church and the gym, I have to loose the wt. that I gained not working for 6 months. I am excited for my nephew to arrive, he might arrive earlier than expected because he is growing so fast. By Thanksgiving we should have our own little turkey.
Aug 4, 2007
Germany was Great !!!
Well I am back We had a great time. I was there for two weeks, met some great people and had some great food and drink. In Europe, Martini & Ross sell a bottle of Martini Bianca, this stuff is great. I have not found it in the states though. I might have to have a friend ship some over. Well Here are a few photos...
This is just one shot of the hillsides in Friebug, Germany. The weather there is great even though they get quite a bit of rain, but that makes everything so green and beautiful.
This is in the town Witzenhausen, we stood out because first there were three dark skins and one was 6'6 and one was 6'1. Toksi on the far right was our exchange student in 93', Marc is on the far left, he was marring her the next day. That was the reason for the trip.
This is the tower of the castle we stayed in for about a week. Toks and Marc wanted to have a wedding where everyone and their kids could stay and not have to worry about driving home the same night. Burg Ludwigstein is a 15Th century castle overlooking the river Werra and surrounded by beautiful woodland. It is situated southwest of the town of Witzenhausen (Nordhessen) and can easily be reached by car or train and bus. Grounded in 1415 the castle's buildings today were built in the 16th and 20th century The Wandervogel and German Youth Movement joined its history when they joined together to save the Burg. They bought the castle, renovated it, and founded a memorial for the Wandervogel that were killed in the 1st World War. The group that was founded in 1945 still take an active part in the history of the castle and in its support.
This is the adorable little church that they were married in. It was very storybook. The town it was in is actually on the former East German side of the Werra River, so years ago they could not have gotten married there.
My Dad, Toksi and Me after the ceremony. It was a very emotional time because my mom was suppose to be there but because of her illness she was unable to travel.
The cake and Toks Olivia and Me dancing to a great band the was put together for the reception. 
This was taken in the Black Forest. Toks, Britt and I took a hike and enjoyed the views and chatting about everything possible. When we reached the top of the mountain we stopped for ice coffees and an ice chocolate. Wonderful !!!
While we were in Frieburg, Toks's band mates had a cookout on the roof of their building. I was very nervous because this man I was having heart palpitations over was going to be there. This photo is only one of many we took that night.. Mark Me and Olivia.
This is my favorite family Lorenz, Britt, Jannes, and Lilly. Lorenz is in a band " The Brothers" Britt is an amazing photographer, Lilly ans Jannes are actors and singers. I don't know any other family with so much talent personally. Oh and Britt is on of Tok's best friends and Lorenz's brother is Toks' roommate.
I had the chance to catch up with another student who lived with us. Nick is Dutch and he and his friend Robin drove 6 hours to Frankfurt to meet up with me while I took a 2.5 hour train ride to meet them. Is was a fun and crazy 10 hour, 30 beers, one Baltic nightclub adventure. Now Nick is a new Papa, no more overnights to bars in foreign lands with Americans for him.
This I took on the flight home. I think that is England and Wales. I was so surprised how clear the view was and that the photo came out also.
This is just one shot of the hillsides in Friebug, Germany. The weather there is great even though they get quite a bit of rain, but that makes everything so green and beautiful.
This is the famous Dom Cathedral in Koln, Germany really this photo doesn't do it justice. I was huge and old and beautiful. It was almost better than Notre Dame.
This is in the town Witzenhausen, we stood out because first there were three dark skins and one was 6'6 and one was 6'1. Toksi on the far right was our exchange student in 93', Marc is on the far left, he was marring her the next day. That was the reason for the trip. 
This is the tower of the castle we stayed in for about a week. Toks and Marc wanted to have a wedding where everyone and their kids could stay and not have to worry about driving home the same night. Burg Ludwigstein is a 15Th century castle overlooking the river Werra and surrounded by beautiful woodland. It is situated southwest of the town of Witzenhausen (Nordhessen) and can easily be reached by car or train and bus. Grounded in 1415 the castle's buildings today were built in the 16th and 20th century The Wandervogel and German Youth Movement joined its history when they joined together to save the Burg. They bought the castle, renovated it, and founded a memorial for the Wandervogel that were killed in the 1st World War. The group that was founded in 1945 still take an active part in the history of the castle and in its support. 
This is the adorable little church that they were married in. It was very storybook. The town it was in is actually on the former East German side of the Werra River, so years ago they could not have gotten married there. 
My Dad, Toksi and Me after the ceremony. It was a very emotional time because my mom was suppose to be there but because of her illness she was unable to travel.
The cake and Toks Olivia and Me dancing to a great band the was put together for the reception. 
This was taken in the Black Forest. Toks, Britt and I took a hike and enjoyed the views and chatting about everything possible. When we reached the top of the mountain we stopped for ice coffees and an ice chocolate. Wonderful !!!
While we were in Frieburg, Toks's band mates had a cookout on the roof of their building. I was very nervous because this man I was having heart palpitations over was going to be there. This photo is only one of many we took that night.. Mark Me and Olivia.
This is my favorite family Lorenz, Britt, Jannes, and Lilly. Lorenz is in a band " The Brothers" Britt is an amazing photographer, Lilly ans Jannes are actors and singers. I don't know any other family with so much talent personally. Oh and Britt is on of Tok's best friends and Lorenz's brother is Toks' roommate.
I had the chance to catch up with another student who lived with us. Nick is Dutch and he and his friend Robin drove 6 hours to Frankfurt to meet up with me while I took a 2.5 hour train ride to meet them. Is was a fun and crazy 10 hour, 30 beers, one Baltic nightclub adventure. Now Nick is a new Papa, no more overnights to bars in foreign lands with Americans for him.
Jun 27, 2007
Germany
Hi there, it has been a while .. Mom is now on Hospice care and I don't know if she is going to make it to the birth of her grandchild but we are hoping. Dad and I are leaving in a few weeks to go to a wedding in Germany ( my sister/ exchange student) I really can't wait I was in Germany once before but that was 15 years ago, I was so young and didn't appreciate it like I would now. If it wasn't for my mom being ill I think I would stay for a couple of months. Two week will have to do. I just don't know what to see out there. I will be in the Western part of the country and I can use some ideas.. I have I jet now..
May 6, 2007
I left Ca
So here it is May, I now live in AZ have no job and I am living with my parents at 31.... Well it isn't what most would think. I moved to my parents place because my mom has cancer for the third time. The Dr. says it is treatable but not curable so.. I have moved to be near my mom and dad to help them life the time she has left.. funny thing is that it could be 3 months or 23 years, they have no idea. I will have a job as soon as i quit my other one and open my own bakery, yep a bakery my dream come true.
My brother and his wifey are expecting a bundle of joy this Nov so mom has to be here to see her first grandchild. I am excited to be an Aunt for the third time, especially that i will actually see this one and speak to this one the other two are not in my life. I just know they are in the world. in Texas with their mother and not my brother.
My brother and his wifey are expecting a bundle of joy this Nov so mom has to be here to see her first grandchild. I am excited to be an Aunt for the third time, especially that i will actually see this one and speak to this one the other two are not in my life. I just know they are in the world. in Texas with their mother and not my brother.
Feb 5, 2007
no reunion
So soon after i started hanging out with him again i realized why I didn't continue the relationship before. We just don't fit and I hate his laugh. That is huge.. if you don't like someones laugh you can go crazy!!!
Oct 11, 2006
Reunited??
So three years ago I was introduced to a man by some friend that I had at the time. It was summer and for the first time in a long time this man was someone I clicked with. We started seeing eachother and things were alltogether great. Then the friend that introduced us tried to take her life, thus started my pre-occupation of helping her get better. because of this, I broke up with this man.
We kept in touch over the three years by e mail and the phone very casual. He moved to another state and is now back in Cali, we met for drinks and he asked if I would consider going out with him again. Is this stepping forward or reliving the past? We had no issues, and laugh a lot. I like him enough to start again, but should I?
He says that he has never stopped thinking about me and that he had compared all the women he dated after me to me. Is this good? I thought about him but not so much, more of what is he up to. So what.. am I over analyzing this? shall I just go with the flow?
We kept in touch over the three years by e mail and the phone very casual. He moved to another state and is now back in Cali, we met for drinks and he asked if I would consider going out with him again. Is this stepping forward or reliving the past? We had no issues, and laugh a lot. I like him enough to start again, but should I?
He says that he has never stopped thinking about me and that he had compared all the women he dated after me to me. Is this good? I thought about him but not so much, more of what is he up to. So what.. am I over analyzing this? shall I just go with the flow?
Sep 19, 2006
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