Trains, trains and more trains

Last Sunday we went to Orange Empire Train Museum in Perris for Bryan and Jen's little boys birthday. We got to mostly walk around and see all the different barns with trains and what they were used for. We also rode on a street car, and on a passenger train. We learned interesting history of trains. The girls loved it, and we all had fun. We also got to see our friends Harry and Mary and her little boy Joel. Been awhile, and we need to see each other more often.

Chelsey on the train with Joel, Harry and Mary

Issy and I, she was a little nervous. She can be so cautious

Justin and Ky!

We rode on this train for a small 2 mile distance and back. It was also seen in the movie Changeling. The museum borrowed 2 of these, a water gallon train cart, and an engine to the movie. It was very cool to say that we rode on one that has been apart of a movie.

This is a train that is in one of their barns. It was owned before from a man who worked for Disney and on movies like Pinnochio and Lady and the Tramp. It also was told to us that Walt Disney got the idea to add a train to Disneyland from visiting this mans property and his trains on it.

This was a funeral car that was on display in the one barn

A peek inside the funeral car

Different street car trains on display and being refurbished

Issy and Ky on the Street car train

Chelsey on the street car train

The guide also said that they had 3 street cars that were used in the L.A. area and also inspected and inducted by Shirley Temple. This was an ad in the Street car train

Kylee on one of the kids play train.

The kids on the play train. Joel is also with my girls.

Jen made 150 cupcakes instead of doing a cake. She also had this on display in the Party caboose. She made a cupcake train. They were very good. I didn't get any pics of the birthday boy himself. He was too busy running around the area and looking at trains. He LOVES trains! But overall we had a fun time!

Concrete deep July cruise night

After we finished up at SCMTC's day at the park we went over to support Concrete Deeps monthly cruise night. It was just a relaxed chill cruise night to hang out and talk after everything that day. We all grabbed something to eat and then hung out the rest of the time. We had 4 people take trophies and again Club Par.

Hatter brought his dog out..of should I say Wolf. Its 90% Wolf and 10% husky. Gorgeous dog though and very well behaved!

Alex and Sarah.. Sarah is so ready to be done with her pregnancy

Umpa chillin with us after working a long day driving the ambulance

Justin accepting Club Par

Nate got his first trophy and was pretty happy

Nick at Nite took Best overall!

Spazz even took a trophy for his rental he has while his scion is being fixed from an accident

Justin accepting his trophy for Under Consrtuction Car

Our Club Par trophy was as tall as Kylee. The girls got a kick out of it!

SCMTC Day at the Park

Saturday we went up to Rancho for Southern California Mini Truck Council's (SCMTC) Day at the park. They had a car show, kid games, and adult games. Everyone had so much fun. We took sandwiches, chips, and drinks. I also made some killer brownies for all my boys. They loved it. Brandon told me I'm going to make him fat...ha ha. Jesse also asked me if there was anything I can't do. I told him..I can't sew..my mother in law does that for me. They all laughed. The girls played some games like water balloon toss, 3 legged race, and wheel barrel. Chelsey paired up with Ky and Issy paired up with her friend Carter. Issy and Carter was so stinkin' cute in the races. They did a great job. We lost in the adult tug a war. But it was funny to watch. Then Alan and Mani took 2nd in the spin and run race. Most of our guys ended up placing. Justin took 1st place under construction car. Chelsey accepted an award on behalf of Bryan's little boy Nicholas who took 1st for kids bike. Of course we also took Club Par! It was an awesome day full of fun and laughs.

A song with alot of meaning!

I have always enjoyed this song but I've realized after being married to Justin for 10 yrs now...That this is one I truly feel is how I feel about him and our love. I can't imagine my life without him. I think back to the people who were in my life before and realize there is reasons why they didn't work out. There is a reason why my friend introduced Justin to me even though she didn't think we would last long as a couple. I love him so much and thank god every day for placing him in my life. We are perfect for each other, and we understand each other. Some people may not always understand and agree on how Justin and I live our life..but we do and we love it. I love you hun..more than you will ever know!

4th of July 2010

This year for the 4th we stayed at home. We went to Corona City's Parade the day before. Then Mike and Angie came over and bbq'ed with us. The girls chased each other around with squirt guns. Us 4 adults enjoyed a nice conversation. Then we had some delicious food and also went to Riverside City's firework display. All in all it was a pleasant day.

The other thing I wanted to mention is this was our 6th year in California. We moved out to Bakersfield 4th of July weekend 2004. Then the following year Justin took his job at Steel Tech in Corona and moved us down a month later. We have officially spent over half our marriage out here in California. It has grown on us and we have truly made our home out here. The friendships that we have made has become our family out here. Although I don't think I will ever find a 4th of July Celebration quite like my lil' home town of Mt. Pleasant. I guess with our friends we can make it at least a little more fun. Plus I can always go back every so often and get my fullfillment. Happy 4th everyone and remember why we still get to celebrate our freedom every year...I give great THANKS to the men and women who put their lives on the line of duty so that we can be free!



Justin and I celebrating our 6th year in California!

Chelsey holding Tink!

Issy singing away..reminded me of the blues brothers a little

Angie and her boyfriend Mike...he is a character!!

Mike surrounded by my girls. But he is used to it. He has 3 of his own.

Riverside City Fireworks Show. It's nice because the park isn't too far from our house. They do a pretty good show.

Kylee and Chelsey laying out and watching the beautiful show above

Ha ha I think Mike looks like a little kid all happy with his sucker in his mouth. I think everyone was enjoying the show.

Our family at Riverside fireworks.

My love and I enjoying the fireworks!

Issy is a little scared of the fireworks. So I held her close and then she was ok.

Gorgeous Finale!

Angie was about to head home so I figured I would grab one last pic with her.

4th of July Corona Parade

On Saturday the 3rd Corona City had their town parade for the 4th. Since I have been wanting to see a parade again Justin thought it would be fun to take the girls. So we woke up early, I made them blue pancakes to celebrate the 4th. Then we packed up w/o telling the girls where we were going. We drove over to Corona and found a nice little spot and then told the girls. They were excited! The Parade turned out great. It was pretty long for such a short route. The girls got candy and the only thing I missed was the pretty floats. Justin said though when did the parade's become all about the politicians and who's runnning for office. Other than that the girls really enjoyed it and had so much fun. Thanks Honey for taking me to the Parade!



Issy and Chelsey waiting for the Parade. Look how cute Issy's hair is :)


My girls..They are all excited about that parade.

My baby and me

Chelsey is taking a pic of us.

The Planes flying over head...Planes and California Palm Trees..what a beautiful site.

It's starting!!

Old fashioned fire truck.

The color guard and a guy playing the bag pipes

A small replica of the Statue of Liberty

The National Guard Marching Band

Bag Pipe Band

MONSTER!!!! Justin wanted them to throw out free Monsters..ha ha

West Coast Customs Shop is down the street from where Justin works in Corona. So of course they had some rides in the parade.

Justin would love to own this!

This is why I love So You Think You Can Dance.... They take these dancers to the next step. Who would of thought that Alex who's profession is in Ballet could do Hip Hop and with someone like Twitch..who is one of the best hip hoppers ever!! They ruled the show last night and I just had to add this to my blog :)