A Picture a Day Keeps the Crazies Away.

Day 1: The Best Book You Read Last Year

2011-10-06T10:18:00.001-07:00

I picked this book up last October while we were in Vegas. I couldn't put it down it was so good!

New Challenge.

2011-10-05T16:24:00.000-07:00

Doing something a little different for the photo challenge this month.

Day 01 - The best book you read last year
Day 02 – A book that you’ve read more than 3 times
Day 03 – Your favorite series
Day 04 – Favorite book of your favorite series
Day 05 – A book that makes you happy
Day 06 – A book that makes you sad
Day 07 – Most underrated book
Day 08 – Most overrated book
Day 09 – A book you thought you wouldn’t like but ended up loving
Day 10 – Favorite classic book
Day 11 – A book you hated
Day 12 – A book you used to love but don’t anymore
Day 13 – Your favorite writer
Day 14 – Favorite book of your favorite writer
Day 15 – Favorite male character
Day 16 – Favorite female character
Day 17 – Favorite quote(s) from your favorite book(s)
Day 18 – A book that disappointed you
Day 19 – Favorite book turned into a movie
Day 20 – Favorite romance book
Day 21 – Favorite book from your childhood
Day 22 – Favorite book you own
Day 23 – A book you wanted to read for a long time but still haven’t
Day 24 – A book that you wish more people would’ve read
Day 25 – A character who you can relate to the most
Day 26 – A book that changed your opinion about something
Day 27 – The most surprising plot twist or ending
Day 28 – Favorite title(s)
Day 29 – A book everyone hated but you liked
Day 30 – Your favorite book of all time

Day 30: In Motion

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Day 29: Purchased

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Or should I say what I'll never have to purchase again; tomatoes! We have so many growing in our garden, I love it! These are my favorite, zebra tomatoes. Just waiting for them to fully ripen.

Day 28: Daily Routine

2011-10-01T22:19:00.001-07:00

Quiet moments reading after everyone else has gone to sleep!

Day 27: After Dark

2011-09-30T22:25:00.001-07:00

That tiny speck of light is the moon reflecting off my bathroom mirror.

Day 26: Sunflare

2011-09-29T16:49:00.001-07:00

My flip-flopped post from yesterday.

On a side note it was nearly impossible to get this shot without permanently damaging my eyes!

Day 25: Something Old

2011-09-28T21:22:00.001-07:00

Bryan found this old video camera at Salvation Army last weekend. He's selling it on eBay, I'd rather keep it. I think it's really cool.

Day 24: A Smile

2011-09-27T20:18:00.001-07:00

Another cheat. My last day of work with one of my favorite ladies. I miss laughing with her every day.

Oh and Paco, I miss you too xoxoxo!

Day 23: Sunset

2011-09-26T19:15:00.001-07:00

Day 22: Trees

2011-09-25T21:06:00.001-07:00

Totally slacked today and forgot to take a picture until right now. So I'm going to cheat and use an old picture. This picture is one of my favorites that I have taken. I took it in March and I just love how the flowers are just starting to blossom.

Day 21: Pretty Pattern

2011-09-24T21:59:00.001-07:00

Day 20: What I Read

2011-09-23T23:06:00.001-07:00

Today I read lots of goodbye cards, this was my absolute favorite thing I read today:

From my co-workers! I've already been warned I can't drink out of it, it's just for decoration.

Day 19: Where I Slept

2011-09-22T18:56:00.001-07:00

Of course this challenge would be the day the bed didn't get made.

Day 18: In My Bag

2011-09-21T19:49:00.001-07:00

Slowly taking things home since i only have two more days! Turns out over 5 years of teaching I've accumulated a lot of crap.

Day 17: On the Shelf

2011-09-20T19:18:00.001-07:00

Earlier this year I was worried Bryan would turn me into the show Hoarders, so I trimmed my book collection down to my absolute favorites.

Day 16: What I Ate

2011-09-19T16:52:00.001-07:00

A gift from my secret sister at work. I already tackled the mint chocolate one, the strawberry one meets it's maker tonight!

Day 15: My Shoes

2011-09-18T20:14:00.001-07:00

My favorite shoes, sadly I don't get to wear them too often anymore. That really needs to change.

Day 14: Flowers

2011-09-17T19:01:00.001-07:00

This flower:

Will soon be just like this guy:

A delicious eggplant!

Day 13: From a Distance

2011-09-16T20:00:00.001-07:00

Out for a bike ride, fog rolling in over the mountains.

Day 12: Close Up

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Day 11: Something Fun

2011-09-14T18:19:00.001-07:00

Opening birthday presents and finding your favorite band.

Day 10: Something I Made

2011-09-13T18:19:00.001-07:00

Making rockstar purple buttercream frosting for Dylan's cupcakes.

Day 9: Faceless Self Portrait

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Day 8: Technology

2011-09-11T18:43:00.001-07:00

Don't know where l'd be without my tv on opening day for the 2011 NFL season.

Day 7: Something New

2011-09-10T18:23:00.001-07:00

A new spot for a tattoo:

Day 6: A Childhood Memory

2011-09-09T16:11:00.001-07:00

My Gramps passed away suddenly almost two years ago and I still miss him so much. When he passed away my Grandma gave me a few of his things because she wanted me to always have part of him with me.

The first things she gave me were two of his handkerchiefs. He always carried one in his pocket and when I was a kid he would dry my tears with it.

She also gave me one of his fishing hats. When I'd visit for the summer I'd always steal it and wear it the whole time I was there.

Bryan and I started a garden this year and one of the things I had to plant was radishes. Gramps had them in his garden and they were my favorite to pick and eat right out of the garden. I was so proud that I grew them completely from seeds:

He taught me well.

Day 5: Somebody I Love

2011-09-08T17:50:00.001-07:00

These two crazy kids and the fact they bust out their awesome dance moves any chance they get. Like mother like children!

Day 4: My Favorite Color

2011-09-07T19:01:00.001-07:00

Day 3: Clouds

2011-09-06T17:00:00.000-07:00

Today is a MISERABLE day! It is 103 degrees with about 1,000% humidity and it's all thanks to the remains of these bad boys. A rare thunderstorm that rolled through yesterday.

Day 2: What I Wore

2011-09-05T16:24:00.001-07:00

My leggings, my new favorite pants. I fought wearing them for so long because I thought they made me look like a chicken. Now I wonder what the hell I was thinking?

Day 1: Self Portrait

2011-09-04T20:14:00.001-07:00

Another First

2011-03-28T21:17:00.001-07:00

Reading her first chapter book. Junie B. Jones Toothless Wonder.

Sticky Goodness

2011-03-27T08:59:00.000-07:00

Chopstick Training Wheels

2011-03-26T22:57:00.000-07:00

Next step....sushi!

Never Leave Home Without Them

2011-03-25T06:56:00.000-07:00

Game Night

2011-03-24T19:11:00.001-07:00

This is how he rolls on family game night.

Kindergarten Bound

2011-03-23T19:46:00.000-07:00

Can't believe he's all registered for kindergarten.

Favorite Part of Spring

2011-03-22T18:44:00.000-07:00

My tulips blooming.

A Sign?

2011-03-21T19:02:00.001-07:00

A rainbow over my house, has to be good luck right?

Rainy Reflection

2011-03-20T20:17:00.001-07:00

Rainy Sunday night.

Professor Penny Pickle's House

2011-03-19T18:40:00.000-07:00

AKA, the Temecula children's museum.

This guy has some great taste in music.

Student of the Week

2011-03-18T20:31:00.000-07:00

The Remains...

2011-03-17T20:08:00.001-07:00

....of St. Patrick's Day 2011.

My Future Generation

2011-03-16T20:59:00.001-07:00

Scholastic book order, raising my own future generation of nerds:

First Flower of the Spring

2011-03-15T19:12:00.000-07:00

Sink

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Foggy Morning

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Curb Appeal

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Day 30 A Picture of Me

2011-03-11T20:21:00.001-08:00

I made it through the photo challenge. Props to the photog Justin on this fine shot:

- Posted using my iPhone's psychic abilities.

Somebody I Miss

2011-03-10T19:40:00.001-08:00

Gramps, I love and miss you everyday.

The Picture That Always Makes Me Smile

2011-03-09T19:33:00.000-08:00

So Afraid

2011-03-08T19:31:00.000-08:00

This tops my fear of all fears. It's a bigger fear for me than spiders, snakes, drowning and flying.

I'm deathly afraid of the port-a-potty, I shit you not.

Me and a Family Member

2011-03-07T18:16:00.001-08:00

My sister in law is one o my favorite partners in crime and one of the few chicks that I actually get along with in the real world.

- Posted using my iPhone's psychic abilities.

Something That Means A Lot to Me.

2011-03-06T15:41:00.000-08:00

The most thoughtful gift I've received from a friend. I cried when she gave it to me. Includes charms of all the things I love, even my brats.

A Picture of My Day

2011-03-05T19:16:00.001-08:00

Beautiful, pretty much the word of the day.

Something I Wish I Could Fix

2011-03-05T08:44:00.001-08:00

My poor dilapidated fence, but building fences ain't cheap folks.

My Favorite Book

2011-03-03T15:39:00.000-08:00

"If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you want to know the truth."

Something I Wish I Was Better At.

2011-03-02T19:16:00.001-08:00

Shit, something I wish I could do at all. I once made an extremely feeble attempt at learning to crochet, I failed miserably. I'm thinking of making another attempt in the near future, it's something that I really want to learn to do. Especially so I can whip up a set of these bad boys:

Totally kidding by the way ;)

Something I'd Like to Forget.

2011-03-01T17:39:00.001-08:00

We knew it would happen, it was only a matter of time, but that day still scares the crap out of me when I think about it. Right before Justin turned 3 I got a call at work that he'd fallen at home and busted his head open. I was 45 minutes away while my baby was in the emergency room. I had no idea how he was, how bad it was or what he was going to look like when I got there. I felt so helpless being so far away from him at a time like that. I knew he was probably scared and wanted his mommy. It was pretty gnarly, but thankfully the ER nurses and doctors did a wonderful job taking care of him and stitching him up. If this happens to be the worst thing I ever want to forget, I'll consider myself a very lucky lady.

Somewhere I'd Love to Travel.

2011-02-28T17:48:00.000-08:00

Someday, someday (fingers crossed).

Picture of a Letter

2011-02-27T19:47:00.000-08:00

A letter to represent my identity for the rest of time...Mom.

Cali Snow

2011-02-26T23:29:00.000-08:00

So today I'm supposed to post a pic of my biggest insecurity. I don't really like that one, kinda dumb. So instead I decided to post a picture of the closest thing we will ever get to snow here, hail:

And not much of it!

What's Made a Huge Impact.

2011-02-25T21:31:00.000-08:00

Sam the Cooking Guy and his cookbooks have made a giant impact in the kitchen lately. We've yet to find a recipe that isn't a family favorite!

Who Inspires Me?

2011-02-24T19:28:00.000-08:00

Hell if I know! No, strike that, I do know. Who ever invented wine. Without wine I'd be a lost soul! Well I guess that doesn't make them my inspiration, it'd make them my Savior.

And I've got to get me one of these babies...SWEET!

What I Must Do Before I Die

2011-02-23T20:19:00.000-08:00

Before I die I MUST attend an Oakland Raiders game here:

Not only will I be at the game, I must join my fellow Raider Nation in the Black Hole:

Then and only then will I go quietly into the night.

I Can't Imagine My Life Without

2011-02-22T20:30:00.001-08:00

It may be obvious, it may be the go to cliche mom answer, but I absolutely cannot imagine my life without these two in it. They may drive me crazy, embarrass the hell out of me every waking chance they get, but they are my true loves. They make me a better person and they are my whole world. My heart will forever belong to my beautiful children.

My Favorite Band

2011-02-21T20:48:00.000-08:00

Ah! Such a tough one! So many bands/artists that I love, so I had to attack this from a disaster scenario perspective. If I was stranded on a deserted island and could only listen to one band for the rest of my life it would be:

CAKE!

What I Love

2011-02-20T18:05:00.001-08:00

A nice glass of wine in my favorite wine glass (thanks again Stacey)!

What I Hate.

2011-02-19T19:54:00.001-08:00

My glasses. Every time I wear them it's a reminder that I getting older and older.

The Person I Do the Craziest Things With

2011-02-18T21:10:00.001-08:00

Me, I'm not afraid to make a total ass of myself. I think I'm a blast to hang out with!

The Person Who Has Gotten Me Through the Most

2011-02-17T16:48:00.001-08:00

Mr. Coffee

A Picture that Makes Me Laugh

2011-02-16T20:19:00.001-08:00

Next Photo Challange

2011-02-15T19:37:00.000-08:00

Bring on the new challenge! I guess I should of posted this a few days ago, but once again I dropped the freakin' ball on something. Oh well!

Day 01 - A picture of yourself and 10 facts about yourself
Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest
Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show
Day 04 - A picture of your night
Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory
Day 06 - A picture of a person you’d love to trade places with for a day
Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item
Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh
Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most
Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the craziest things with
Day 11 - A picture of something you hate
Day 12 - A picture of something you love
Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist
Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without
Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die
Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you
Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently
Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity
Day 19 - A picture and a letter
Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you’d love to travel
Day 21 - A picture of something you wish you could forget
Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at
Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book
Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change
Day 25 - A picture of your day
Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you
Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member
Day 28 - A picture of something you’re afraid of
Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile
Day 30 - A picture of someone you miss
Day 31 - A picture of yourself

My Most Treasured Item

2011-02-15T19:31:00.001-08:00

Hi, my name is Jenni and I'm addicted to my iPhone.

The Person I'd Like to Trade Places With For the Day

2011-02-14T20:12:00.000-08:00

Piece of cake. Anna Paquin, while she's filming a steamy sexy love scene with Alexander Skarsgård (for those of you non True Blood fans he's the sexy blond vampire).

My Favorite Memory

2011-02-13T16:14:00.001-08:00

The births of both my children of course are special to me. They are each special in their own way. Justin's birth was special because he made our family complete. Dylan's birth was special because she was the first and she started our family. September 14, 2004 ~Dylan Renee~

A Picture of Your Night

2011-02-12T21:07:00.001-08:00

Wine tasting in Old Town for Valentine's Day. I heart my hubby!

Photo of Favorite TV Cast

2011-02-11T12:33:00.000-08:00

Dexter, that about sums it up. Best show ever! Never thought I'd be cheering for a serial killer, yet here I am rooting for him every week.

The Person I've Been Closest to the Longest

2011-02-10T22:01:00.001-08:00

No big shock here. I've known Bryan for what seems like forever (11 years). This is my absolute favorite picture of him. The day we brought Justin home from the hospital and our family was complete.

Me + 10

2011-02-09T22:07:00.000-08:00

So with the help of some lovely ladies I'm going to keep this thing going and make it the full year. Only 11 more months to go! This month brings about another photo challenge. Today is day one of our new challenge and it starts with a pic of numero uno and 10 fabulous facts.

1. I take terrible self-portraits (as is evident in above photo).
2. I am the worlds worst procrastinator, especially when it comes to housework.
3. I fear that I'm not a good mom.
4. I love to read and really hate that I don't make more time for reading.
5. I have developed a terrible potty mouth over the last year. I cuss about everything! It's getting so bad I'm thinking of making a swear jar and letting the kids keep the money.
6. I love, love, love to watch Investigation Discovery. My favorite show on there is Deadly Women. Can't get enough!
7. I'm a terrible friend and don't call people as often as I should.
8. I hate driving on the freeway. The idiots in Southern California can't drive for shit and I'm seriously scared for my life most days I have to commute to work.
9. Without wine and coffee I would die (no seriously I would).
10. I would love to write a filthy, dirty, sexy romance novel. I think that would be so much fun!

Photobooth

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Delicious

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Day Twenty Something, I Think

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The back of my favorite shirt. I seriously heart this shirt!

Oops

2011-02-05T17:51:00.001-08:00

FUBAR, big time! Here's hoping the geek squad can fix this otherwise I'm screwed!

Happy Friday

2011-02-04T19:58:00.001-08:00

Never get tired of this:

Home Sweet Home....

2011-02-03T19:36:00.001-08:00

....about to be smashed by the grumpy giant Justin!

Sinfully Delicious!

2011-02-02T19:58:00.001-08:00

If sin came pre-packaged in a fast food container then these would be it. They are heaven on Earth!

Time to Relax

2011-02-01T17:49:00.001-08:00

My favorite way to unwind after a long day of work. A cup of chai tea and a book.

Take Me Away!

2011-01-31T18:44:00.001-08:00

After the afternoon I had today I wish I was back here. My uncle's boat sipping on a margarita.

Day 22

2011-01-30T18:14:00.001-08:00

Moon jelly.

Death

2011-01-29T19:37:00.001-08:00

My poor dead morning glory vine. Have my fingers crossed it comes back in the spring.

F**K!

2011-01-28T19:30:00.001-08:00

Average speed over a thirty minute span, a whopping 4 miles per hour. When I took this pic I actually made it up to 6...yipee!

Second freaking time this week I've been stuck in traffic from hell! I really need to rethink this whole commuting nonsense.

Speechless

2011-01-27T20:02:00.001-08:00

Justin, what else can I say:

Confusion Maker!

2011-01-26T12:15:00.001-08:00

My poor Daylilies have absolutely no idea that it's winter. I guess that's what happens when you live in SoCal and the temperature is 75 degrees in January. It's a rough life I tell ya.

My Secret Obsession

2011-01-25T18:29:00.001-08:00

I was so excited today when I saw my Smithsonian magazine arrived in the mail. I know, I know I'm such a nerd. Just wait it gets worse. When I subscribed to the magazine I also received a Smithsonian umbrella! Player!

~Yeah that's right I blocked out my address. That's all I need crazies from the blog world stalking me ;)

Like Sands Through the Sandbox...

2011-01-24T18:38:00.001-08:00

...these are the days of my life.

Two Man Wrecking Crew

2011-01-23T16:22:00.001-08:00

Helping Uncle Michael with his bathroom re-model.

Justin, this will be the only time in your life you will be given permission to hit a wall with a hammer.

You Will Obey!

2011-01-22T13:53:00.000-08:00

Twisty Slide of Death

2011-01-21T19:39:00.000-08:00

If I had a nickle for every time I heard myself say, "Don't hang over the side of the slide, you're going to fall and bust your head open!"
Oh I could retire and quit my job a gazillionaire. I'm seriously starting to feel like the mom from A Christmas Story. For some reason I just can't convince this group of four year olds that dangling from the top of this slide isn't a good idea. Oh well, I quit.