check out this great feature on us from ElSegundoTV:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NwoFV1wtwQ&sns=em
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Jul
2010
Jul
2010
Hip Hoppin’ mamas!
while we’re on the topic of being HIP, thought i would post about the adult HIP HOP class that I’m taking with a bunch of other moms…we are having an absolute blast! My friend kelly, who is the “Julie McCoy” fun planner of the group, sent an email a few months ago for an 8 week dance class this summer. Quite a commitment, i missed the first two classes with my husband’s surgery and all that we’ve had going on. I went for the first time last week and am SO GLAD I DID! I have not felt so ALIVE in a long time! It was quite a workout, we were all drenched in sweat…and that was only the warm up. Many younger “teens” in the class, but our “hip hoppin mommy crew” is sumthin else! (my kids would be horrified) I’ve been having terrible arthritis flare ups lately, but i decided to put my fears and pain aside and give it my all…it was so therapeutic and invigorating! I attached a video clip to show what we learned…this is our darling YOUNG instructor, I wouldn’t dare show you my moves! ha! hip hoppin’ mamas!
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- not much of a ballerina!
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- hip hoppin’ mama!
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Jul
2010
Jul
2010
unpredicatable appendectomy!
must say, our summer has been off to a rocky start, and it sure hasn’t helped that our California sun just refuses to shine down on the beach cities! My husband had an emergency appendectomy 2 weeks ago that really knocked the wind out of us all…i suppose that sort of thing can never be predicted, but he really had very little pain until just a few hours before. After removing a “gangrenous” appendix that had ruptured, he spent a week in the hospital and then developed an infection and poor guy had to be opened up again! Doc says the whole process was more like a C-Section than a standard appendectomy. He has a 7″ scar, but thankfully didn’t deliver another set of twins! We are blessed with the two we have and just relieved to have him healthy and home. As always, we are able to reflect and find the humor, even in this experience. I mean, do you know a 6 foot 6 inch man that paints his toe nails black?? yes, I took this photo of my husband as they wheeled him off to surgery…clearly our hospitals need to get bigger beds! All good now, surely counting our blessings and hoping the summer sun will shine down on us all soon.
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Jun
2010
Jun
2010
Oh! What a Week! with Brooke Burke
..and I thought I was a busy mom! It really is amazing what Brooke can accomplish with 4 kids, her exploding career hosting Dancing With the Stars, running her own on-line business & blog, while lending her time to many needy causes. She was recently in the South reporting on the struggling community around the massive oil spill…just awful. Brooke and I met to collaborate on this non-personalized versison of our weekly schedule pad for her website, www.modernmom.com
Also available on my site in the personalized version, together we hope to help busy families stay organized and on track 
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Jun
2010
Jun
2010
Bathroom is finished!
As usual, we were down to the wire with our last minute home improvements before the wedding!
I put on the final coat of paint to my green vanity/sink and my husband hung the fab mirror from Restoration Hardware just minutes before the guest arrived. It was tough to take a photo of the entire space, so this is the best I could do.
I am madly in love with the new wallpaper!!! Can hardly wait to offer all the new designs on my site….you will be able
to choose ANY color combo, the sky’s the limit!
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Jun
2010
Jun
2010
It’s a family affair: Go Hooks!
it’s hard to believe the end of our baseball season is near, 2nd play off game tonight! We have such an incredible group of families and boys playing together again and I am so blessed to have my amazing family so involved too.
My best friend lives across the street and her husband is the head coach. Yes, that’s me wearing all the photo buttons of my son…such a goofball, i know
My dad (he’s 71 years old) is the most amazing assistant coach. He coached College Baseball and Softball for over 30 years and is an incredible instructor for these young boys.
My brother is another assistant coach that is truly the “personality” in the dugout! He is leading every cheer and “two out rally” at every game. His energy is endless and infectious! He also spoils them with Big League Chew (gum.)
My brother’s wife, Carol Reach, the amazing photographer lends her talents on the field as well. I plan to create a slideshow for our year end “banquet/pool party” at our home next week.
My mom and I head up the cheer section, of course with personalized stickers to show team spirit
On Mother’s Day we played “Moms vs. Boys” and the moms came out the Champs!
(well, perhaps they let us win, but that’s the way it should be on Mother’s Day)
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Jun
2010
Jun
2010
Oh What a Colorful Beach!
So fun to see that the artist panels have been installed on our lifeguard station!
My kids were thrilled to see this art project come to life, especially knowing they played a part.
Gotta love our colorful California beaches…I am soooo ready for summer!
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May
2010
May
2010
Fun for the Bride to be!
I brought the bride to be a goody bag, stuffed with fun things for our girls’ weekend away!
a bit of bubbly with personalized, waterproof wine labels…
plastic cups to SHARE her bubbly…
a 6 pack of “Go Girl” energy drinks…
a 4 film favorite CD collection from Target, only $4.99!
some sassy, Liberty of London (for Target) lingerie…
all wrapped in tulle to make the gift feel very bridal. such fun, can’t wait for the big bash on Saturday!
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May
2010
May
2010
No arms, No legs, NO WORRIES.
what an incredible message from such an inspirational man.
I hope you all start your weekend and count your blessings after seeing this.
we all get so caught up in our own imperfections and expections, this is such a powerful message that we all have so much to be thankful for.
carpe diem!
erin
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