A light at the end of the tunnel

The evacuation for our area of Fallbrook has been lifted. One quick thought: why did they call us to tell us that our evacuation has been lifted? If my parents listen to them then they shouldn't be there to get the call. But whatever.
So I am going to head home tonight. There is still tons of smoke but our house looks safe. No camp outs or bon fires for me for a while.

Update

Well it was all fun and games until someone needs to evacuate. The fire was at first taken lightly and a great excuse to skip work but now its starting to get a little serious. The rice fire is the one that is most threatening to us. We have been on the look out all throughout the night and today. My parents are still at the house and waiting till they have to leave. My brother and I took off. We packed some bags with personal stuff and headed for safety. He is at his friend's parents house and I went up to LA where my grandma and Shelby are. From what it sounds like the fire is heading north west from us. Hopefully the winds continue to agree with us and keep calm so we can control the fire. Tough time for So Cal but we are handling it like pros.

Anyone up for S'mores

So I went into work today and was getting the guys ready for the day and also listening to the news. I heard that they were evacuating north of 76. I paused for a second and said hey I am north of the 76. They proceeded to say people east of I-5 and west of I-15. Again I thought hey thats me! I jumped in my car and headed home. As I continue to listen to the radio I guess it was 56 not the 76. 56 is a lot farther south then I am. But I was already half way home so I decided to just keep going.
The fires down here are a little out of control. We are okay and safe for now. There is a fire by us but it is not heading in our direction. The mayor came out and advised those that could stay home from work to do so. I took that counsel to heart and took the day off. It was a hard decision but I feel it is very important to follow our local leaders.
So we are just sitting here waiting hoping the winds don't shift to much.

A quick trip to Utah

I just got back from a quick trip up to Utah. I went mainly for Emily's wedding. It was a beautiful day and wedding. She just looked as happy as could be. Which is pretty good since it was her wedding day.

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I have to admit when I got to Utah I forgot how beautiful it gets in the fall. On saturday there was a snow fall. I didn't want to go anywhere because I HATE driving in the snow. It was gorgeous to see the snow lay upon the mountain.

I also got to be apart of a last minute murder mystery party. One of the couples backed out so I stepped in as the father of the groom. It was a little bit of a stretch but we made it work.

It was a great trip. I really miss Utah. The idea ran across my head if I should come back but I think I will stick with San Diego for a little longer.

New Layouts

So I thought I would get into the halloween/fall spirit. There is a website that has some fun blogs if you are tired of the ones we have to choose from. I know I was. It does erase your quick links though. I am not sure nor do I know how to fix it. Some times it costs to have a cute blog background.

website http://www.pyzam.com/bloggertemplates

Have fun with your blog.

A new game

So last night we had game night like usual. We were playing scum but me and Katie had a game of our own. We took a blue blow pop and bet who could get our tongues the bluest. We were pretty serious about it. Its the simple things in life that can make a fun memory.

My friend came to visit

My friend Melissa came to visit me for a couple of days. It was her fall break from UVSC so she headed west to enjoy it. We spent the first day in LA. We went to go see the taping of The Price is Right.

We then walked down the hollywood walk of fame. Checking out the stars and handprints.

There was even one star for Melissa Gilbert so we just covered up the Gilbert and pretended it was our star.

We then watched the most amazing musical Wicked!

The next day I took her sailing, in n out and downtown San Diego.

And what trip could be complete without a trip to the San Diego Temple.

It was great spending time with a good friend. If anyone else feels they need to come down here and visit me I am totally for it!

I ditched work today (shh! don't tell)

Shelby has the day off on tuesdays and usually I have to be with one of my clients but she is out of town this week so I headed to Monrovia since my other clients I am able to see later on in the week. And it was a great day! We had a girl time which I always love. Okay anytime with her is a great time. First I got there and she showed me costumes and clothes of her dog Lexie.

We then went to lunch and then shopping. I had to get a new outfit for an upcoming wedding and well she just loves to shop. I learn that we show very differently.

I with no clothes and her with tons!

Then we tried everything on and to see what looks good. I thought it would be funny to take some pictures while she was dressing. She didn't think it was so funny.

but then she went along with it and posed.

She did get me back though...

I got a cute outfit, a snack and went back to her place where we had sushi and watched a movie.

It was a great time being with Shelby. Far enough from reality to enjoy life but not too far that I couldn't find my way home.

Its all about me!

A- Attached or single: I am slowly getting attached.
B- Best Friend: Shelby. its been a good 10+ years. no matter how many times I have fired her she just keeps coming back
C-Cake or Pie: pie all the way! especially strawberry
D- Day of choice: thursday. have you seen what is on thursday night. life is good!
E- Essential Item: air
F- Favorite Color: green and blue
G- Gummi Bears or Worms: I will pick worms over bears but I am a fan of both
H- Hometown: Vista, Ca
I- Indulgence(s): a good competitive game.
J- January or July: what about june! its my birthday so obviously I pick june
K- Kids: not yet but I am keeping the childlike/ish alive till then
L-Life is Incomplete Without: gospel, family and friends
M- Marriage Date: April 8, can you tell my husband that is out date and then tell me what husband you picked out for me
N- Number of Siblings: 1 brother. he is a stud!!
O- Oranges or Apples: you can never go wrong with freshly squeezed oranges but a good apple hits the spot sometimes
P- Phobias or Fears: dark. I watched too much unsolved mysteries and americas most wanted as a kid that I get a little scared when I can't see around me
Q- Quote(s): try not. do or do not. there is no try - yoda, i tend to quote the office alot!
R- Reason To Smile: life, sunsets, family, love and the office
S- Season:you can't compare to a summer in san diego
T- Tag Three +: anyone who reads this consider yourself tagged
U- Unknown Fact About Me: now how would I know an unknown fact about me
V- Vegetarian or Carnivore: meat is a tasty treat
W- Worst Habit: cracking my knuckles. I hate it but I can't stop
X- X-Rays or Ultrasounds: I would like the power to have x ray vision then being able to know what the sex of a pregnant mother's baby
Y- Your Favorite Food: my moms cooking. everything little thing she cooks is magic
Z- Zodiac: Gemini