Family Photo

I don't think words could accurately discribe the feeling I got when I saw the framed family photo of Scott, Annaleese and I. I felt a huge smile spread accross my face, my heart raced a little bit, and all I could think was that " I have my very own family photo!"

There's just something about seeing the three of us together in that picture that makes me so unbelievibly happy! I don't think anything else could have made this day any better.

Check them all out here :

http://picasaweb.google.com/tara.alarid/FamilyPhotos#

Oh what a night!!!!

Okay, first I have to tell you that I don't normally drink. My friends Norma and Serena wanted to take me out for a night, to be with girls and have a night away from mom duties. I have to say that I was a little leery about going out, because I'm not a fan of bars and don't consider my self much of a drinker. But I went with an open mind, and decided that I should just go with the flow. Norma and Serena decided that San Juan Batista was the best place to go, and figured the chances of running into some one we knew were slim to none. She just had to say it too. No sooner did I open the car door to find an acquaintance in front of me, litterally. Crazy.

We ate, then went to the Mom and Pops Saloon. It was where the fun was born. We ordered our drinks, and a shot, and well it continued like that for the remainder of the night. The bar wasn't too crowded, had lots of locals, and an older crowd. But I think the best part was karaoke. Yes, I did sing. Three times. I sang Baby Got Back with Serena, and then two other songs on my own. I'd hate to toot my own horn, but I owned that place! I got a lot of compliments. First time I've sung in front of strangers in YEARS.

We danced a little, and then went home, and that's where it got interesting. We'll leave it at that.

the night was EPIC! Thanks girls! Thanks babe for staying home for the night, and thanks for the MCDonalds the next morning!

YAY!!!

I'm so excited that Jess called today to say she's coming to Annaleese's 1st birthday!!

This is for You

This is for you Jess.

I'm hungry!

D and Alana Tied the KNOT!!

The Wedding was fantastic, and for the first time since i was 9 i was part of a wedding party. It was interesting to be part of the wedding, and not be the bride or a guest.

The whole day went by so quick. It felt as though we had just woke up and then it was already time for the ceremony.

Alana's brother Officiated the ceremony, it was witty and sweet, and they only had one! LOL

John gave a nice toast as the best man, Pam ( the moh and sister of the bride) made it through hers without crying, Sandra choked up during hers. And Scott gave a very nice speach, letting everyone know that he's grateful to Derek because he's responsible for introducing he and I. And so grateful for all the things he's recieved in life because of that introduction.

All the girls looked so beautiful! and the guys were pretty handsome too!

Alana's grandma caught the bouquet, and Camo- Derek's 9 year old nephew caught the garter. He quickly tried to hand it off to his dad...but it didn't work.

it was a fun time!

Fight like a girl

So here's the chorus to a new song I heard on the radio (yes, the radio- I don't always have my iPod plugged in), it's called Fight Like a Girl... it's a pretty good song, the end is sad ( i actually tear up a little)

Hold your head high.
Don't ever let 'em define
The light in your eyes.
Love yourself, give them Hell.
You can take on this world.
You just stand and be strong
And then
fight like a girl.

What's in a song

The wonderful thing about music is that it caters to your mood. There is a song for every event and emotion. What's great is that most of them can be interpreted to mean what ever you need it to mean. My husband and I have OUR SONG - Broken Road, everytime I hear it my heart smiles. I immediately think of him and a barage or memories flood my brain. I can see in my mind the first time we met, the first time we went on a date, the night he first kissed me, the time he cooked me dinner and met me at the door with flowers and danced with me in the living room, I see our first dance as husband and wife.

Broken Road:

I set out on a narrow way many years ago

Hoping I would find true love along the broken road

But I got lost a time or two

Wiped my brow and kept pushing through

I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you

Every long lost dream led me to where you are

Others who broke my heart they were like northern stars

Pointing me on my way into your loving arms

This much I know is trueThat God blessed the broken road

That led me straight to you

I think about the years I spent just passing through

I'd like to have the time I lost and give it back to you

But you just smile and take my hand

You've been there you understand

It's all part of a grander plan that is coming true

Every long lost dream led me to where you are

Others who broke my heart they were like northern stars

Pointing me on my way into your loving arms

This much I know is trueThat God blessed the broken road

That led me straight to you

Now I'm just rolling homeInto my lover's arms

This much I know is trueThat God blessed the broken road

That led me straight to you

That God blessed the broken road

That led me straight to you