The BIG DAY is almost here!!!

Wow, has it been over a month since I last blogged? Time sure does fly when planning a wedding. But I guess that's why I haven't really updated my blog since all I've been doing is planning. Just one more day!!!

More pics from the zoo

Back to Blogging...

Well it's been a month since I last blogged, and it feels so much has happened. Ok well not really, but have been planning our wedding and it's just around the corner. I also got a contract job which is fairly close...in Alamo...as a network tech/desk help/sys admin. Also was able to finally get my MCSE...that was brutal. On another note, I had to send in my camera to be serviced...problem with defect(dead) pixels, but now all is good. But now that I have a temp job, haven't really gotten to use it all that much. Last time I used it was to take pics at the SF zoo.

Guy's Weekend Trip

Just this past weekend the guys planned an awesome trip. Did a little bit of everything...played WoW, went white water rafting on the south fork of the American River, gambled a little in Boomtown, and finished up with golf at Northstar Resort in Lake Tahoe. It was an awesome time and I had a lot of fun. Thanks to all the guys for hanging out making this weekend a fun and memorable one!

Our First Garage Sale

Our first garage sale took place last weekend. Man it was busy on Saturday. There were so many people. We even had a case of shoplifting. We even had people returning stuff (so funny)! Can you believe people want to return stuff at a garage sale???...Come on people...first of all it was only a couple bucks and second, this aint Nordstroms...geez. Oh well, but we had a lot of traffic, thanks to the other garage sales' signs that pointed in our direction...hahaha.

But Sunday was a different story. Not too many people and I don't even think we broke $10. I guess people like to go to these sales mainly on Saturdays.

Pleasanton Relay for Life 2008

Another year relaying for life in Pleasanton. It always feels good to contribute to a cause. Although I didn't achieve my goal in donations, I was able to donate my time in making baked goods. I'm glad that people enjoyed them, especially one nice lady who bought out all of the mango bread. Funny she asked where my bakery was...hmmmm. All in all it was fun, hot but fun. I would like to thank all who donated to our team and to my team members thanks for your participation, GREAT job everyone.
Here are some pics of the event.

Johnny's Race this weekend

Some pics from this weekends outrigger canoe race.

Fireworks!!!

Hope everyone had a great 4th of July. Here are some pics I took of the San Ramon fireworks display from the backyard.

Teppanyaki for Father's Day

For Father's Day, we all went to Kaenyama, a teppanyaki restaurant. The food was pretty good. (Thanks Dave for setting it up). The chef was pretty good, but I wish he could've done a few more tricks and interacted a little more. He did the initial kling klang of the spatula and fork on the cooking surface, but didn't really flip the spatula all that much, didn't catch the spinning egg, but he put on pretty hefty pyro show...my favorite is always the flaming onion volcano. All in all it was yet another great teppanyaki experience (even though our chef wasn't Japanese... lol).

Johnny's Race

Went to John's outrigger canoe race at Shadow Cliffs last weekend.

Congrats David!!!

Congratulations David!!! You did it...AGAIN!!! We're all so proud of you!!!

Newest thing I saw at Waikiki beach

I guess the newest craze is paddle surfing. Basically you stand on top a long board with a paddle onto waves. Next thing you know they'll attach mini outboards on the back of them.

Elle's 1st Birthday Party at Dave & Busters

Kimber and Gee had Elle's 1st birthday party at Dave & Busters.

Happy 1st Birthday Elle

On Elle's birthday we went to a luau at Paradise Cove. Always good food.

Nice to be back in Hawaii

Its nice to get away from all the hustle and bustle of the bay area. For the first time in my life I actually missed my flight. After a cancelled trip from when ATA went under, I was able to find another flight via United coming out of SFO at 9am. So my plan was to leave around 6am, park at the long term lot, and get there with plenty time to spare...wrong...woke up late, 7am, then traffic on 580, 880, and 101, parked in short term and missed the checkin cutoff by 15 min. Fortunately they were able to put me on the next flight out (12:45pm) and even got a roomy exit row, with no extra charge. So worked out ok, just a little late.
Here are some pics from dinner at Ige's:
macaroni and potato salad combo

Korean fried chicken, brown rice and corn

Sweet and sour spare ribs, brown rice and corn

GMT-Master II...Another Pic

An artsy pic of the Rolex.

What time is it?

Its Rolex Time! Went to Ala Moana to look at watches and came home with this...

My engagement/wedding present from Chelle, thanks Honey!