C.L.U.E. Night

Who doesn't love Clue?  It's one of those classic games that I loved as a child and I love as an adult.  So, when I saw this Clue Date Night idea, I knew I couldn't pass it up.

I started by making the invitations and sending them out.

Inside each "confidential" envelop, I put the actual invitation, 2 scanned Clue cards, and 2 weapons.  It was completely random, so I didn't even know what cards we would get until I opened up our envelop.

Each person had to dress like their character and bring their assigned weapon.  Admittedly, Luis and I were not as inspired as the other couples and they completely outshined us.  I didn't even have on red lipstick as any good Miss Scarlet would!

We began with a "fancy" dinner...I even got to pull out my china and borrow some linen napkins for the occasion.  Afterwards, we delved into solving the mystery behind who killed Mr. Body.

After a while, things started getting out of hand and it was hard to tell who the murderer was.

Even dear, sweet Lu turned on me.

Then again, there was a lot of that happening throughout the night.

 It took all the way until after cheesecake for Miss White to finally crack the case.

Thanks to the McGarys and Mohlmans for a hysterical night!

(Sorry I coughed on you all night.) 

• Special thanks to the Mohlmans for providing an extra dinning room chair (Luis is espcially grateful since he would have been the one without).
• Special thanks to the McGarys for bringing the linen napkins (dinner just wouldn't have been the same). 
• Special thanks to Jen for taking all the pictures AND creating amazing photo shop creations.

Pregnancy Stories

I hate to disappoint my following, but I don't feel like I have much to post.

Unbelievably, I have had several requests for new cankle shots.  I guess some of you have less to do than I thought.

I guess this is the part where I fill up the rest of my post with deep insight.  First, let me just say, that pregnancy is not really like I thought it would be.  I pretty much don't feel any different than I used to feel.  I suppose the main difference is that now I can pat, cradle, and look with fondness at my growing belly whereas that would have seemed strange pre-pregnancy.

I wish I could say that another difference is that I am more emotional than normal, but truthfully, Luis has seen me cry far too often for me to be able to blame it on pregnancy.  I did have an experience a couple of weeks ago that perhaps was elevated by my state.  I had just returned from grocery shopping and had my usual trunkload of plastic bags to haul upstairs.  It was an evil, hot, day and I was NOT looking forward to multiple trips up and down the stairs.  However, a hoarder's got to do what a hoarder's got to do.  I made trip one and returned to my car for round two.  Suddenly, a meter-reader man was by my side and said, "You're pregnant and shouldn't have to do this.  Let me help you!"  He then proceeded to carry the rest of my groceries up to my apartment.  I thanked him and as soon as I shut the door, started BAWLING... just because he was so nice.  It took me 30 minutes to calm down.

 And now, for a story about weight!
I had a regular check up with my OB recently...only my doctor was out of town, so I was seen by her partner (whom I dislike).  When I was called back, I could tell the nurse was in a hurry.  I stepped on the "professional" scale and she barely flicked the slider before jotting down a number.  Later, when the doctor came in, she disapprovingly told me I had gained 23 lbs so far in my pregnancy!  She gave me that condescending "you've been naughty" look as she informed me that I needed to watch what I ate.

Okay okay, so maybe my pride was hurt, but I truly thought they had made some sort of mistake.  I've been carefully monitoring my cankles and haven't seen much development.  It's not like I've been sitting around all day long eating Twinkies.  Okay, so maybe I did eat that piece of cheesecake last week.  And maybe I did accidentally eat three chocolate chip cookies before bed last night.  But those are rare occasions that don't flare up THAT often.

Anywho, yesterday I had a different appointment where I was, again, weighed.  This time, I was 12 lbs less than what the good doctor had said.  In fact, I was right on track with normal weight gain for a 23-week pregnancy.

Take that doctor!

Still, I prefer to weigh myself on my own scale, for I always end up weighing the least:)


(Pretty brave of me to put my number on here, don't ya think?)

Apple Trees and Superheros

You know how much I loathe putting together bulletin boards, BUT it can't be helped.  I have created two so far this year.  First up, I was assigned A Healthy Body.  Gag me.  I hate health.  However, I found an idea online and (with some help from my boss), created this:

My second assignment: Superheros Wanted.  You know I can't draw, but Mr. Hubby can.  So I had a little heart to heart with him and it went like this... "Hey Luis, you like eating right?  Well, if you ever want another meal in this household you better help me draw a hero!"  (Okay, so maybe he was more than happy to help me and I didn't actually have to threaten him, but the point is, he said yes.)

 

Fun With the Mohlmans

Labor Day weekend, Luis & I had a hunkering for some good old beach fun.  We invited anyone to join us, but only one family took us up on the offer:  our very own Mohlmans.  

We headed to Salt Creek Beach, a new one to us, but one I will surely visit again.  The best part?  There is a big parking lot right there, which means we had NO parking spot hunting or constantly feeding the meter!  The worst part?  There is a big hill you have to traverse to get from your car to the beach.  Not bad on the way down.  Much worse on the way up.  

It was nice to escape our 100 degree temps and actually feel chilly.  I was especially thrilled I could keep my much-too-tight swimsuit hidden beneath my layers.  What?  Like I'm going to buy a pregnancy swimsuit NOW?

 

Another favorite for me was watching Luis with the kids.  He'll be such a good daddy!

Later that weekend, we met up with the Mohlmans again to celebrate BJ's birthday and visit Five Guys (much to Luis's delight).

The Hills Are Alive

So I got dressed today and thought my outfit looked pretty cute.  That was until I gave my ensemble some serious consideration.

I realized that no one over the age of 9 should wear a matching shirt & head wrap UNLESS that person is about to attend auditions for one of the Von Trapp Children.

Unfortunately, I was going to no audition.

Did I change my outfit? 

Nope.

Just Because!

A week or two ago, Luis came home with flowers for me... just because. 

I LOVE just because!

I was watching Elder Scott's talk on marriage and was once again reminded how important all those "little" things are in marriage. 

http://lds.org/general-conference/2011/04/the-eternal-blessings-of-marriage?lang=eng

I love reading the blog Dating Divas (linked on my page) and finding creative ways to show Luis how much I love him.  That's where I found the idea I'm blogging about now, "The All About You Basket."

(Read the original idea here.)

http://www.thedatingdivas.com/holidays/valentines-day/all-about-you-basket/

Start by creating a list of 101 reasons you love your hubby.  Print them out and stick them in the back of a container.



Then, take some of those ideas and buy objects to go along with them.  I tried to think up ideas of what to buy BEFORE heading to the store so I didn't wander around and around.  Still, there were some ideas that came to me while shopping.  It was so much fun coming up with creative - and cheap - ideas.  (Plus, it has been my "quiet activity" for the past few nights as Luis studied for his final.)

I did end up spending more than I had originally planned, but feel justified because many of my items are necessities: toothbrushes, soap, clothes, silly string, etc.

Finally, put it all together.

This would be such a fun idea for a birthday or anniversary, but I couldn't wait, so I'm giving it to him

JUST BECAUSE!

A "Quakin" Good Time

Saturday night was the annual, Mormon Night at Quakes Stadium, so we got tickets and headed to the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes baseball game.

We had a great time with our fellow ward members and were super excited to see our old friend from last year, Tremor.

My FAVORITE part of the night was when Tremor pulled out a toilet seat with the word GO under the lid.  He would shut the toilet, and then open it up so us fans would yell, "GO!"  This charade went on for about 10 minutes...and then I had to go the the bathroom.  Think about it, wouldn't you?

There were fireworks after the game, so we had planned to stay and see them.  We left at 10:45 when the game proceeded into inning 11.  We heard later there were a total of 14 innings, followed by the fireworks. People didn't get out of there until midnight.

Glad we left.