San Diego

Oh my goodness, this was a much needed trip. I got to spend 3 days and 4 nights with my husband. It was the best Valentines/Presidents Day weekend...couldn't possibly ask for more.

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Friday, I got there around 4 o'clock pm, traffic wasn't bad at all, not like I expected anyway. We went to dinner at a place called The BBQ Pit, it was really good and not too expensive. It was too late to really do anything else, so we went back to the room and cuddled and watched movies.

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Saturday, I was craving pancakes, so we went to IHOP...Yummy! We drove to Coronado Island and checked out the beaches. Oh how I love the beach. While we were there, we walked up and down the main street and browsed the shops. Matthew bought me a cute beaded necklace with a pretty pink flower on it. We had yummy frozen yogurt from this shop that you make your own frozen yogurt with toppings and what-not...it was delicious. People watching with my husband is fun...and hilarious...*giggle*

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Sunday, after all that walking and exploring on Saturday, we went to the San Diego Zoo...I have never been to such an enormous zoo before...it was AMAZING! We spent the entire day at the zoo and saw everything...we walked probably 6 miles...and believe me, I'm feeling it in my calves. Lol. But it was so worth it. We didn't take the still camera in with us because we wanted to spend quality time together. Not to mention who wants to look at a million pictures of animals, lol, its more fun and enjoyable in real life, but we did take the video camera in, and let me tell you what, Im not very good with the video camera yet, but its funny to watch and memories we have to keep and watch later.

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Monday, we decided to take it easy, Matthew had to go back to work Tuesday and I didn't want him to be so tuckered and run down from the weekend. But, he had some laundry to do, and didn't want to go back to the room while it was going, haha, so we stayed in the laundry mat for a little while till we decided to take...yeah...another walk. Lol. We walked to the ocean to look at the HUGE military ships by the pier. I was gimping the whole way there and the whole way back, Lol, not only carrying our baby girl (an additional 20 lbs on my front side) but walking as much as we did all weekend, I was done...my body was so sore I was walking like an old lady, hahaa! But it was so worth it, wonderful weekend. I got to meet one of his buddies in the training with him. He is from Monterey and had just got back from seeing his wife and daughter...he called Matthew and asked if he wanted to get a beer from the bowling alley...I was hungry anyways, so I said lets go. Nice guy, and when Matt and him get together, they are some funny bastards, Lol. I had dinner and they had a beer, then we all played arcade games...like we are 12, haha, but it was great. I didn't want the weekend to end, but I tried not to think about the fact that this was the last day and I would be heading out before the sun rises the next morning.

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I miss my husband so much, but I'm glad that I have gotten to see him the last two weekends. Its going to be a while before we see each other again, but these first 2 weeks has gone fast, I'm hoping the next 6 go by just as quickly...and considering I have so much going on in March, I think they will. I feel so fortunate and happy...I have so much. I am incredibly grateful for my husband and daughter on the way...I cant even put it in words. As much as I miss him and want him to be home already, its healthy for couples to have some time apart...makes you that much more grateful for the time you have together. I fall in love more and more with him every time I look into his gorgeous blue eyes.

Our 1st Camping Trip

August 15-16th, 2009

It was awesome...even though I got super burnt LOL.

Check out the pictures...

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Our trip this weekend

Well...I had to take my wedding ring to Bakersfield Kay Jewelers to be inspected and they said that there were a couple of loose diamonds so they had to send it out. Friday, I got a call that my ring was back and ready for pick up...so we headed to Bakersfield, picked up my ring, browsed around a bit, and then got Panda Express for dinner. Then, we headed to Isabella and stayed the night at Matts parents house. They are in Alaska, but said that we are welcome to stay there anytime while they are gone. We watched a movie and then went to bed. This morning, we got ready and headed up toward the 100 Giants and took pictures and explored. We went to this field of flowers to take pictures and there was a family there doing the same...well they had this gorgeous boxer puppy, but the dog was having allergies and started making weird noises which freaked out the little girl and had her crying saying that the dog got stung by a bee and is allergic...drama queen you could imagine, the little boy was having all sorts of attitude with the mom who was psycho, and when they got to their truck the dad started yelling and freaking out...it was awkward. One happy family. LOL. Anyways, we started heading back and Matthew wanted to go to a nice restaurant, he suggested Ewings, not remembering exactly what the food was like, well....put it this way, it was a $40 dinner and tasted like dirt. It was awful, but didn't ruin our day, we stopped and played with some cows LOL, I know sounds weird, but we wanted to take pictures of the baby calves and the cows were all huddling around us and posing for Matthew. It was cute. Although we had a wonderful trip, its always nice to come home. Home Sweet Home.

SHOPPING!

Just got back from Bakersfield. We originally were going because a friend, from Matthew's younger days, wanted pictures done of her two kids. Well, unfortunately, she found out, one of them has arthritis in her hip. Only 2 years old. :(

So, we went anyways and made a shopping day out of it. Besides, it is close to August and I needed to get my ring checked up. So, I went to Kay Jeweler and dropped of my ring. There were a couple of loose diamonds, so they had to sent it out. I'm without my ring for 2 weeks while they repair it. I feel so naked. :( Matt and I spent a little too much money on clothes, but its not often that we get to splurge. Better to do it and enjoy it now, because once we have a house payment, our disposable income will be no more. I got 4 shirts, a skirt, a dress, lip gloss, and sandals and Matthew got 2 hats, a pair of board shorts, and 2 pairs of pants. We went to Isabella and visited with Brian and Danielle for a bit and then headed home. Now, we are at Jim and Marya's house watching the UFC fight on pay preview. Its been a busy, but fun day.

Our High Country Excursion

Its been a while since Matthew and I have been to Upper Peppermint, but its just as beautiful as I remember. We took Matt's parents with us and made a day out of it. It was so much fun. Debi and I explored and took pictures of random things while Matt and Don did some fishing. At first they weren't catching anything, but once we moved down by the campgrounds they started catching some trout. I found lots of Ladybugs...I'm posting my favorite picture of them. I love ladybugs. Then we went to McNally's for lunch/dinner and then headed back to Isabella.

We played Nasty Neighbors with Don and Debi (couples vs. couples) it was sooo much fun. My mother in law had me laughing so hard I was crying. Loved it. We came home(without our pride because we lost the card game not once, but twice LOL) around 11pm pretty much exhausted and slept in till 9 this morning for the first time in probably a year if not longer. I love getting out of Ridgecrest, even if its only 2 hours away...but its always nice to come home too. Today, we are being lazy and playing games on the laptop and watching movies.

Hmmm...What to do this weekend

So, the weather has been pretty much amazing lately...it would be a shame to stay inside all weekend and waste it.

I was thinking that it would so much fun to go take pictures. There is this way awesome beat up ol' run down truck in the front yard of this house on the 178 around Onyx. We really want to get dressed up in like the moulin rouge dancing girl or Bonnie & Clyde look...I don't know if that gives a very good description for the visual, but its the best way to say it. Basically, we need to find the Can-Can dancer dress with the corset top and fishnet tights, garter, and feathers in the hair...then Matt could wear like slacks with a black top and white suspenders and his crooked pinstriped hat, hold a cigar and I could hold a whiskey flask and do some poses with the truck in that one yard...IT WOULD BE HOT! I have the picture in my head, but don't know how to describe it, which makes it that much harder to find the outfit I want for the picture...and not to mention, where do you look for something like that? Its almost like something you would have to make yourself.

The other thing we were thinking about doing this weekend is going to the wine walk on Saturday here in town...don't know if we will do that though. We were talking about going to Upper Peppermint with Matt's parents Saturday and have a picnic and explore. I think Upper Peppermint is way more exciting than the crowded and sweaty wine walk. While we are up in the mountains hanging out we can go to the trail of 100 giants. Its been a while since we were last there. I'm in a out and about kind of mood and want to take pictures and have fun hanging out with my hunny.

Fishing in Isabella

Super bummed...I didnt bring the old camera and its raining and thundering and we dont want to get the new camera wet...I sure do love this weather though!

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So, we had so much fun yesterday, we got to the lake around 1 o'clock and it was cloudy and you could hear the thunder just over the mountains. Well, by the time we left my in laws house it started pouring. There was lightening and thunder crashing...oh my goodness...my favorate kind of thunderstorm...SUMMER RAINS!

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We decided to get lunch/dinner and then come back, by then the rain would have stopped. We went to Pizza Barn (only the best pizza ever) and had an enjoyable dinner. After dinner we went straight back down to the lake. Because of the rain, the fish were biting real good...Matthew and his dad both caught 3 a piece right off the bat. I was laying on a rock, relaxing and soaking it all in. Got a few decent pictures, but mainly just played around. I started getting more and more of a cough so we packed up and went back to the house. It was about 8pm by this time. Its crazy how long the days are...it was still so bright outside at 8 o'clock.

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We watched some TV with Don and Debi for a while before heading back home. Didnt get home last night till 11pm. I feel like crap, but it was so worth it. I love spending time with the family and doing out door things.

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Here are some pictures from our day...

These small fishies are called Crappy...lol...Matt caught probably 10, some of them pretty good sized, and Don caught about 15...Im guessing cause I wasnt keeping accurate count...but thats close enough...

Photos From Our Trip

April 27th-May 2nd 2009
Matthew & Lisa Griswold
Highway 36, Highway 44,

Burney Falls,

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My Daddy's House

"Say Burney!"

I love Burney Falls...

An adorable couple if I do say so myself...hehe

My handsome husband

Our Famous Feet Pictures...

Me and my handsome hubby at Eagle Lake

Giant Wild Turkeys!!! lol....

Okay, this one is actually Matthew's shot, but I love the picture...BUMBLE BEE!

A chimney that grew legs and ran away from home. haha

Pathetic. haha

This is Satan, well actually my family named him Pimp, but I call him Satan...even though I love him.

Yup, my kick ass camera took this one.

These Beasts were all over Eagle Lake

Yup, this one is mine too...pretty good huh. *giggle*

Susanville Main St. Mirrals

Beautiful Trees...I love Susanville's Spring

Our Mini-Vacation

We left last weekend, for Susanville, to see my daddy and the family. We had so much fun...didnt really want to come back. We were supposed to be back yesterday, but Im glad we decided to stay, we got to spend some quality time with the family. We played Cranium, Apples to Apples, Poker, Scategories, and Partini. It was so funny. When my dad, Matt, and I were playing poker we decided to play Indian Poker...basically, you take one card, dont look at it and put it on your forehead, then you bet on weather you have the highest card based on what you see everyone else holding up...its hilarious. The weather was beautiful, raining, cloudy and, 50-60 degrees. Im dreading going back to work tomorrow...stupid 80-90 degree weather. Matthew and I were on our way to Burney Falls on Wednesday, but ended up missing our turn off, we did make it to Burney but took a long detour to get there and saw lots of neat stuff. I will post pictures when we have time to go through them, right now I think I just want to relax with my hunny.