HER: Last night was super fun!!
Frank's friend Chris Wyszinski invited us to come over for Rock band, chatters and wine. It was my second tried at this game and I super enjoyed it. Thanks to all for your encouragement =).
Saturday, January 31, 2009
TO MIAMI..
Riding the mommy coaster!!
Sebastian being silly =)
Strawberry milk! Chin chinHer: For the third time in the last two months I had to take a quick trip to Miami and pick up my passport. As a peruvian, I do need to apply for visas to go to most places. I had recently applied for a Schengen visa at the spanish consulate for our trip to Europe and my passport had been held there and was waiting for me to go and get it.
After terrible weather, construction and 3 hours of "knock knock, who is there?" straight. Six hours and some later we were finally there. We stayed at our hotel, took care of business early next day and were back on the road again, this time 5 hours of woofing around and suddenly we were back in Jax.
I don't know what is it when Sebastian and I are together, but we talk non stop, laugh, joke, sing, laugh some more, dance, and could keep doing these things for the longest time.
Thank you Sebastian! It was the BEST time!
KUNG HEI FAT CHOI!!
HER: Facebook is a great way to keep in touch with your friends, see what are they up to these days. Some of my friends are Chinese descendant, after looking up their new year's celebration photos, I found out this is the year of the OX so I looked over and asked Frank..
V: Love? What zodiac animal are you?
F: I am a GOAT!
V: I Laughed super loud..
He looks over at me like I was some maniac and so I said...
V: Love, there is no such a thing as a goat in the Chinese zodiac... for example I am a Dog..
F: Then I must be a Sheep.. you know.. "a fluffy mamalian" stuffed with cotton.. that's all ... like a goat!
Sure love.. Sheeps and goats... POTATO, potato...
Sure enough he was a Sheep.
THE SHEEP
Sheep are the good samaritans. They are gentle mannered and on the shy side. Being very sincere they are easily taken by a sob story. Sheep people are compassionate,understanding of others' faults, and quick to forgive.
Sheep like to set their own hours and will not tolerate too much discipline. They cannot work well under pressure and must be allowed to do things at their own speed. They usually find someone to look after and care for them.
Good fortune smiles upon the sheep. They benefit from wills and inheritances. Even in the roughest of times, the Sheep always acquire the basic needs. Sheep get their own way without force or violence. They have that passive endurance that drives you mad. Eventually they wear you down with their pleas.You just can't break them!
Sheep never come right out and discuss what's bothering them. You pry it out of them bit by bit. When all else fails, yell at them, and bang things around. They should be impressed and might unfold all their secret woes; then, you can clear the air. The Sheep are family people. They never forget anyone's birthday, and you had better not forget theirs! Sheep worry, too. They want others to cheer them up and tell them everything will be okay.
Sheep overspend and should avoid dealing with money. They find it hard to be practical and would love a life of luxury and ease. Ugly things will depress Sheep. They hate to displease anyone especially their loved ones. They will edge around an issue rather than take a firm stand. Difficulties are a delicate issue with Sheep. They are too sensitive and often overreact. Reassure them often.
Romance is a part of the Sheep's being. Moonlight and roses, soft music and candlelight will get them every time. They tend to view the world through rose-colored glasses. Sheep do not usually have to work hard. Good things just happen naturally. They need bright, airy surroundings and excel in creative fields. Appreciation of their talents make Sheep glow, and with encouragement, they can go far in life.
THE DOG
Dogs are honest,straightforward,and friendly. They are extremely protective of themselves and their loved ones. With a passion for fair play and justice, they never fail to rescue you time after time. They may rant and rave, but they never rest until they right the wrong. They are true humanitarians and suffer with the world.In spite of their concern for others,social graces and fancy parties do not impress them. Having sharp eyes, they will see through people's motives. They are quite private about their personal lives and someone prying into their affairs make them secretive and withdrawn. Once you gain their confidence, they open up freely.
Once Dogs classify you, they rarely change their minds. There are few in-betweens. Dogs perceive things either in black or white. You are either friend or enemy. Luckily, they are good judges of character and have superb insight into human nature. Dogs are tolerant of their friends. Before they approve of you, the friendship must develop slowly with a variety of meetings and conversations. If they look you over and decide they can trust you, you remain in their hearts forever. If you need them, Dogs will be there.
When the time is right, Dogs work long and hard, but they know how to relax, and enjoy their home and loved ones. The Dogs have playful moods and a great sense of humor. They have quick emotions and if you offend them, they will snarl and insult you with expertise. They forgive with the same speed. Dogs are intelligent and well-balanced. With their stable minds, they make good counselors or psychologists. They endure during any crisis situation. They are trustworthy people and know how to keep a secret. Being efficient and very diplomatic, they can hide their prejudices well. Most Dogs have a comfortable home and do well.Dogs always defend what is theirs and have a high sense of value. Home and family come first,and Dogs will work to see that they have the best!
Kung hei Fat choi!
What zodiac animal are you? if interested you should check it out and see if this sounds like you http://www.rainfall.com/horoscop/chinese.htm
V: Love? What zodiac animal are you?
F: I am a GOAT!
V: I Laughed super loud..
He looks over at me like I was some maniac and so I said...
V: Love, there is no such a thing as a goat in the Chinese zodiac... for example I am a Dog..
F: Then I must be a Sheep.. you know.. "a fluffy mamalian" stuffed with cotton.. that's all ... like a goat!
Sure love.. Sheeps and goats... POTATO, potato...
Sure enough he was a Sheep.
THE SHEEP
Sheep are the good samaritans. They are gentle mannered and on the shy side. Being very sincere they are easily taken by a sob story. Sheep people are compassionate,understanding of others' faults, and quick to forgive.
Sheep like to set their own hours and will not tolerate too much discipline. They cannot work well under pressure and must be allowed to do things at their own speed. They usually find someone to look after and care for them.
Good fortune smiles upon the sheep. They benefit from wills and inheritances. Even in the roughest of times, the Sheep always acquire the basic needs. Sheep get their own way without force or violence. They have that passive endurance that drives you mad. Eventually they wear you down with their pleas.You just can't break them!
Sheep never come right out and discuss what's bothering them. You pry it out of them bit by bit. When all else fails, yell at them, and bang things around. They should be impressed and might unfold all their secret woes; then, you can clear the air. The Sheep are family people. They never forget anyone's birthday, and you had better not forget theirs! Sheep worry, too. They want others to cheer them up and tell them everything will be okay.
Sheep overspend and should avoid dealing with money. They find it hard to be practical and would love a life of luxury and ease. Ugly things will depress Sheep. They hate to displease anyone especially their loved ones. They will edge around an issue rather than take a firm stand. Difficulties are a delicate issue with Sheep. They are too sensitive and often overreact. Reassure them often.
Romance is a part of the Sheep's being. Moonlight and roses, soft music and candlelight will get them every time. They tend to view the world through rose-colored glasses. Sheep do not usually have to work hard. Good things just happen naturally. They need bright, airy surroundings and excel in creative fields. Appreciation of their talents make Sheep glow, and with encouragement, they can go far in life.
THE DOG
Dogs are honest,straightforward,and friendly. They are extremely protective of themselves and their loved ones. With a passion for fair play and justice, they never fail to rescue you time after time. They may rant and rave, but they never rest until they right the wrong. They are true humanitarians and suffer with the world.In spite of their concern for others,social graces and fancy parties do not impress them. Having sharp eyes, they will see through people's motives. They are quite private about their personal lives and someone prying into their affairs make them secretive and withdrawn. Once you gain their confidence, they open up freely.
Once Dogs classify you, they rarely change their minds. There are few in-betweens. Dogs perceive things either in black or white. You are either friend or enemy. Luckily, they are good judges of character and have superb insight into human nature. Dogs are tolerant of their friends. Before they approve of you, the friendship must develop slowly with a variety of meetings and conversations. If they look you over and decide they can trust you, you remain in their hearts forever. If you need them, Dogs will be there.
When the time is right, Dogs work long and hard, but they know how to relax, and enjoy their home and loved ones. The Dogs have playful moods and a great sense of humor. They have quick emotions and if you offend them, they will snarl and insult you with expertise. They forgive with the same speed. Dogs are intelligent and well-balanced. With their stable minds, they make good counselors or psychologists. They endure during any crisis situation. They are trustworthy people and know how to keep a secret. Being efficient and very diplomatic, they can hide their prejudices well. Most Dogs have a comfortable home and do well.Dogs always defend what is theirs and have a high sense of value. Home and family come first,and Dogs will work to see that they have the best!
Kung hei Fat choi!
What zodiac animal are you? if interested you should check it out and see if this sounds like you http://www.rainfall.com/horoscop/chinese.htm
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
CHIP N DALE ARE IN THE HOUSE
HER: Chip n dale are in the house! That's right! ;) ... and by that I don't mean the boys in briefs outfits dancing all over my living room... but more like squirrels running around the attic...
I know this sounds crazy... but they were "talking to each other " / chattering for the longest time later this evening...
Sometime around last fall, our apartment complex did some renovations... not making assumptions here, but who knows what the quality of the job might of been... regardless it wasn't gross or scary, it was actually a bit funny and amusing for us.. It was Sebastian's idea I should climb on a chair and try to roar through the vent... they will stop and as I would climb down they will start all over again... wonder if they could see me and if that was what they were talking about....
Monday, January 26, 2009
Sebastian's social adventures..
HER: I must say how impressed I am of Sebastian's "skills".Back again to Chick-fil-a mondays, play dates, starbucks, book stores and pretty much running all over the place.
Doesn't matter where we go, his social skills have improved along with everything else, everywhere we go he somehow manages to make a friend his age. In spanish, english, to him it doesn't matter just wants to play. I guess we have all been there.
A few months back, after watching Wall-E at the movies. Frank, Sebastian and I, along with our friend Jacob decided to go to starbucks for the tasty and delicious caffeine and some cards. Across our table there was this little girl talking to her mom...
Little girl: Mom, what's that boy's name?
Little girl's mom: I don't know.. why don't you go there and ask him?
Back and forth the conversation was between this little girl and her mom. Eventually she came to introduce herself. They played tag, talk, ran, laugh, sit beside each other, made silly faces and somehow chatted for quite a while...
Few months later, They had the opportunity to meet for kids night at a local restaurant, and have become great friends.
Our Christmas..
HER: Our Christmas day was EXCELLENT... Frank and I got to sleep in late on Christmas morning! YAY! Opened and shared presents while listening to Christmas classics on the radio, enjoying some iced coffee and slow danced a little on our living room floor.
Hope you all had a wonderful and relaxing holiday season!
The 24th..
Sebastian pointing at Santa's plate of goodies..(Cookies for energy and milk to keep Santa's bones string.. and just because it is good with cookies)
Hot Chocolate, cookies and stories..
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Santa Claus is coming to Town..
Her: I am absolutely in love with the holiday season.... Christmas lights, decorations, Christmas songs on the radio (It is embarrassing to admit it but yes, I am actually one of the people that turns the radio on at 7am on her way to work and lung strong sings along, and dances her way through traffic) love the holiday spirit... what else can I do... meanwhile at home.. we enjoy watching Christmas classics everyday... and well embarrassing enough... I love Will Farrel in ELF.. I watch that movie over and over and laugh like it is the first time... I don't know what is with this movie but it is so much fun... after that there might be a few times that I actually talk singing everything I am doing or that I am about to do... I know it I am pretty woofy but I love it!
This year it was our First Christmas at home.. Just the three of us and the puppies of course =)!
We followed the Newkirk tradition of baking cookies for Santa on the 24Th, we read Christmas stories and set cookies and milk for Santa so that he has plenty energy to keep going from home to home...
Here all of us Baking cookies!
Chocolate Truffles =P
HER: Chocolate truffles... simply a mouth watering experience... the feeling of the Cracking chocolate as you bite into... the soft, silky, creamy chocolate texture of the ganache and all its components complaimenting each others texture and flavours... simply delicious. I love to cook, create and spoil anyone around me, anyone I cross paths with, challenging myself to new flavours, new experiences, new memories. It may seem I am always cooking, baking or doing something... I have a passion for what I do.. and I love it!
Holiday weekend getaway to Epcot and Animal Kingdom!
HER: Our Holiday season had a change of plans...
Feeling the need to get away from Jacksonville, we took a well deserved trip to Animal kingdom and Epcot... once again our Disney experience was absolutely fabulous and totally magical.. Between the holiday cheer, christmas decorations, kisses, fun, rollercoasters, hugs, fireworks, family, friends...
Breakfast at Mc Donalds =)
Her: Here at Mc donalds in downtown Disney.
Sebastian and Frank.... " I am loving it "
Picknicking by Lake Salinda
Her: So much to do in such a short time.. Taking a break for a picnic by Lake Salinda in Salem. Check out the beautiful trees in the background... I wish we had more pictures or the scenario..
FUN AT CORNUCOPIA FARM!
HER: One of the things that I love most about Indiana is how beautiful this place is during the fall... The colorful trees, the views, the comfortable weather, the lakes... I love this place!
While visiting, last november we decided to check Cornucopia farm out. We love this farm. They have all sorts of family fun activities. http://www.cornucopiafarm.com/html/info.htm#map
Birthday People!
HER: This was a Birthday celebration weekend! Here in this picture Sebastian, Sue and Vanessa Newkirk!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ALL!
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Guitar HERO!
HER: Interacting video games has definitely giving a totally new meaning to home entertainment...
Who hasn't enjoy, play and love this game? Here visiting Frank's cousin Brian in Orlando.
Sam (guitar), Stacey (lead singer), Brian (Base) and Frank on drums =).
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