Jmar's 30th Birthday Cruise to Mexico

Bon Voyage!!
Party Crew Before Leaving Port Last weekend was a blast. What a way to celebrate my cousin Justin's 30th birthday then on a 3 night cruise to Ensenada, Mexico!! 27 friends and family members definitely made it a weekend to remember. We set sail out of the Long Beach Port on Friday night and returned on Monday morning. I can honestly say that I have never been on a cruise before and it was so much fun. At times I felt the boat moving but for the most part its a floating city. Gambling was fun since I won but since Corey lost I think it cancels out. Boo!

First Dinner Night Welcome to Ensenada... Me, Pepper Man & Autumn
Birthday Boy & Our Dinner Waiter

Kayla & Brianna's Reggae Boat Cruise

Mackenzie, Me, Kristi, Kayla

Saturday night we went on a Reggae Boat cruise out of the Long Beach Harbor. The boat was by no means a yacht but it definitely was a sight for a fun evening out on the water with a live band. The weather was a little chilly for SoCal but once everyone got a few drinks in them it was perfect ; ) After the 3 hour cruise in the harbor Brianna's boyfriend Jay made arrangements for us all to go to a club in Long Beach called Sachi for bottle service. The place was absolutely huge with a number of different rooms and great music.

Reggae Boat Cruise

Party Time: Halloween 10/31/08

Halloween Party Kelly & Rebecca's Place For some reason adults in costumes make me laugh. Going to Kelly & Rebecca's for a house party on Friday night worked out well. We didn't have to worry about getting into a crowded bar only to wait in a long line to get drinks. Everyone came in costume and had a great time. Looking forward to next year when it is on a Saturday night! Corey dressed as "Turtle" from Entourage was the highlight of my night!The Geisha & Turtle

Mackenzie, Kristi, Me, Tara

The Boyz

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.