Hall-o-ween

Last night Corey and I carved pumpkins after a double header in flag football. I wanted to get them done last night so we would be able to enjoy them for a few nights. What do you think? Corey's pumpkin carving skills are pretty stellar and I must admit I didn't think I had it in me. We watched some show on The Food Network the other night with a pumpkin carving contest and I definitely have to give it to those guys. Pumpkin carving is not easy! My arm was killing me when we were finally finished but it was all worth it...

My Lil Guy - Corey's Big Guy

Camp Ronald McDonald Halloween Carnival 2008

This past Sunday we took Corey's nieces and nephew to The 16th Annual Camp Ronald McDonald Halloween Carnival on the Universal Studios back-lot. Corey's sister Tiffany and his brother-in-law David joined us too for the toy extravaganza. I can't even big to describe what a neat event this was. The company that my friend Mackenzie works for "Jakks Pacific" sponsored the carnival day in conjunction with Camp Ronald McDonald and is was such a neat thing to attend. The kids had such an amazing time getting autographs from their favorite stars, eating great food, playing carnival games, riding rides and enjoying the back-lot at Universal. I must admit this was a fun day even for me. Only in LA can you go to such an over the top Halloween Party and leave with so many carnival toy prizes that you felt like it was Christmas!

Ally, Josh, Rachel & Jessica (Rachel's Friend)

A Life Size Cabbage Patch Kid That Made Me Laugh Everytime I Saw It!

Josh's New Hairstyle...

Ally Getting Autographs-

Hillbilly Ho-Down

Ah, yet another surprise party and another great weekend! Yes, Corey and I attend way too many parties. Every weekend comes and goes in a blink of an eye and next thing I know its Monday morning. I definitely wouldn't say I live for the weekends but let me tell you my life steps up a notch when the weekend rolls around. I still play co-ed football on Wednesday nights and try to exercise after work to justify my social life but its tough to keep up. Here are some pictures from our friend JP's party on Saturday night 10/25. Keli (JP's girlfriend) did such a great job keeping the party a surprise that JP actually thought that everyone forgot his 30th BIRTHDAY! I felt like we were all celebrating Halloween a week early since everyone was dressed up in Western/Hillbilly/White-Trash Clothes but I imagine Halloween could rival this party. JP (Birthday Boy) and Keli Kayla, Kelly, Rebecca, Me

Biscuit's Party

Corey's CrewAnother year down for Corey's good friend Steve "aka Biscuit" Charelian. Last night we went out to dinner to celebrate at Fritto Misto- this great little Italian place in Hermosa. It was actually a surprise party and let me tell you it was a big surprise for him. We had such a great time with everyone. It had been awhile since we had seen everyone from Corey's crew so it was nice to catch up.

Jersey Baby...

John & Nicole's wedding was a blast. The outdoor cermony was so beautiful. I couldn't get over the amazing colors of all the trees. I can't really say that California has true seasons so we don't get to see leaves change. The food was over top and the dancing was nonstop. Needless to say we had such a great time. Thanks guys!

Philly & New York Recap

What a fun trip! Corey and I both had such a great time. We definitely fit as much as would could into 5 days. We lucked out with great weather the entire time too. Spending the day in NYC was a big highlight. Philly is a great city too and Atlantic City was like a mini Vegas. We were all about some public transportation. I loved it... plane, train, bus, taxi and car. Check out our photos...

Atlantic City Hotel Room Corey & Aaron Atlantic CityDinner w/ Aaron & Nina

Out in Philly Thursday Night...

Sightseeing in Jersey...

Lunch in The Delegates Dining Room @ UN

Touring the UN (kind of a funny photo)

New Jersey Here We Come

Tonight Corey and I fly to New Jersey for a week of fun and adventure. We arrive early @ 604a Wednesday morning and head to Corey's buddy Aaron's house in Philly. Then we are off to Atlantic City for a night of wining, dining, dancing and gambling. Aaron got us a comped room at a new hotel called The Water Club which looks absolutely amazing on-line. This should be really fun. Thursday we return back to Philly for some site seeing and plan on spending Thursday night checking out Philadelphia's nightlife. Friday we are off to NYC to spend time with Corey's aunt and uncle. His Aunt Terri has made plans for us to have lunch in The Delegates Dining Room at The UN. Should be very neat to check out. Weather permitting we are going to tour Greenwich Village and SoHo then meet back up with Corey's uncle for dinner. Saturday we have a wedding back in Jersey for our friends that live here in Hermosa with us. This too should be a blast. I will post tons of pics once I return. Miss you all!!

Rebecca's 30th Birthday - 80s Bicycle Pub Ride

I'm having trouble updating my blog after events happen so bare with me as I recap Saturday October 4th... Lets start with saying what a momentous day it was for may reasons. The most important of all was the celebration of my good friend Rebecca Lum's 30th Birthday Party!! The reason I say it was so momentous is because it was full of a few "firsts" and was very "victorious". A "first" account not to ever be forgotten was the transporting of 20 bodies and 20 bikes in the back of a 14ft U'Haul. Never would I begin to justify what we had done to any police officer but holy funny. Yes, we put people in the back of a U'Haul dressed in 80s clothes without any air or light. Oops! The good news is everyone made it there safely. The next "first" was our bike ride from Santa Monica to Hermosa Beach. Without stopping at bars the ride is apprx. 15 miles and is an absolute beautiful ride b/c it is along the beach. We did, however, stop at 6 bars on the ride. Overall everyone was still entacked when we got back to Hermosa. The reason I consider this day "victorious" is because we only had a few bumps and bruises along the way and no major accidents. Rebecca had an amazing time with all of her friends and family so this made for a day to remember forever!!

Group Shot Baja Cantina

With The Birthday Girl- Rebecca! Packing The Bikes... Stop #4 - The Shack...
Corey Riding The Strand...