Happy Chilean Birthday Husband: Day 6

How ironic that day 6 in Chile fell on the 6th of December and that is my sweeties birthday! Reese turned the big 2-5 on Monday. Unfortunately he actually had to go to work that day, so the day wasn't too eventful. Luckily he didn't have to go in till 1pm, so we were able to sleep in and go to breakfast. After breakfast we went to gym, and then came back to the hotel to relax and give him his prezzie. I have to say it wasn't the most original gift. But you have to understand Reese is really hard to shop for. I can't buy him clothes because he's way too picky. And then there was the whole space issue with bringing something from the States. I remembered from my birthday, when he bought me that beautiful watch, he said he wanted to get a stainless steel watch sometime to wear to work. So that was what I decided to get him. It was small, and it only took me about 6 hours to decide on the perfect watch. Yeah, I suppose I copied him a bit lot... but the point was for him to actually like what I got him and not return it right??? Well I was successful! And you have no idea how good that felt. You know, to give a good gift and to make someone you love so much happy! Oh and I made the biggest mistake first thing Monday morning. Reese made a stinker... and usually I say "sies man Reese, that is so gross. Why can't you leave the room and do it..." Anyways, after he did that after a few seconds I said "only because it's your birthday". Bad idea! After that, everytime Reese did something like make a stinker or do something inappropriate he would say "it's my birthday!" At one point he punched me in the arm and said those famous 3 words... What a clown!

Reese had to work till about 6pm, so as soon as he got home, we went straight to dinner!

Pictures courtesy of the self-timer. I completely forgot camera's have those! Doesn't Reese look absolutely fantastic? My fat-face courtesy of Chilean bread and icecream.

Reese refusing to smile. "Courts, no more pictures!"

We went to a beautiful Spanish restaurant for dinner. The great thing about Chileans eating so late is when Reese and I go to dinner, the restaurants are practically empty. So we always get the best tables and great service! I can't remember the name of the place and neither can Reese.

My attempt to get Reese to smile nicely for a picture. Third times a charm!

 My handsome man!

 Me

For starters, we each got soup. I got a veggie soup which was absolutely divine. I know it looks green and gross, but it was actually really good!

Reese got a mussel and clam soup. I don't care for fishy soups, but it was actually really good!

I let the birthday boy pick our main course. He chose a really nice Spanish rice dish, called Paella. It had pieces of fish, calamari, pork, chicken, mussels, and clams. It was really good and fresh!

My favourite part of the meal... The baby calamari! Delish!

Of course how could we not end the night with icecream? I promise you, I have never been to a place that loves icecream more than Santiago does. All they need is a coldstone and I can move right in! We went to Reese's favourite icecream place right by our hotel. Icecream and seltzer water to end off a lovely evening.



Happy Birthday To My Boobs!!!

No, not those ones... That birthday was earlier this month...

My best friend in the whole wide world (and cousin) Ruby-booby turned 24 today!!!

If you ever get the chance to meet her, you'll want to be best friends with her immediately. If you do want to meet her, she'll be making the 24 + hour trip from Jo'burg across the pond to Arizona in December and any meetings can be arranged then. :)

Some things you may want to know about Ruby before you meet her:

She's REALLY good at Carmen Electra's striptease "work-out" video.

Like any girly-girl she loves pedicures.

She loves surprises, body paste, dancing with creepy random men, and hanging out with Father Christmas and his helper.

Oh- did I mention she loves to spank guys with her feather tickler?

She married her best friend, Chase, last December and made the most stunning bride EVER.

Chace is soooo lucky!

She loves being called Ruby-booby... Probably as much as she likes to be tickled!

Rubs is always up for a good time, dancing, and dressing up!

She is the best tanning pal.

And (like all of us) loves long walks on the beach with her bestie. :)

She also loves acting inappropriately to extra large face statues.

She has always been there to greet me home and send me back.

She loves re-enacting tribal dances.

She is the best listener and advice giver.

And she contributed to our family of "spaz's"

She is so beautiful inside and out. (Especially out) And always has great things to say about everyone.

Except when Carissa jumped on her tube... You better believe she pulled out the Friz-face card because of that...

She was the most amazing maid of honour I could have ever asked for. Definitely more than I deserved. She should have been called the best maid of honour because of all the help she gave Reese too.

Her and I both share the favourite grandchild with our fantastic Gran. Because it is your birthday Rubs, I will let Gran favour you more today.

I love you so much my friend! You are the most spiritual girl I know and truly a daughter of God. You are so amazing and I look up to you so much. You are an example of who I want to be. I hope Chace spoils you loads this whole month! I wish we lived closer... 10,000 miles is a long drive, but I can't wait to see you in a few weeks! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Love you tons xx

And p.s. Kaizer Chiefs DEFINITELY wrote this song in honour of you!

October In Review

I have been so busy being a desperate housewife, I have only found time to bloog now! Sheesh- who would have thought one could become so busy.

Anyways, remember when I made peppermint crisp tart? Well, I still had some tennis biscuits left, so I thought I would make it again! I went to World Market to see if they had some South African peppermint crisp, but unfortunately they didn't. So I substituted peppermint crisp for a crunchie bar and cadbury's milk chocolate. It turned out quite delicious. I mean- anything with caramelized condensed milk, heavy whipping cream, delicious tennis biscuits, and SA chocolate will turn out divine!

 For Sunday dinner, we are usually prepared and get what we need the day before. A couple Sunday's ago we didn't prepare so we had to whip tgoether something with ingredients that we already had. So my mom and I made some delicious feta and spinach stuffed chicken. Or is it stuffed chicken with feta and spinach? Hmm... Anyways, it turned out divine. I made it again this passed week but made a light cheese sauce to go on top. YUM!

All you need is fresh or frozen spinach, fresh garlic, grated onion, and fresh feta cheese. Mix all those ingredients together, pound out the chicken so it stretches out and then add the spinach/feta mix. Close up the chicken with a toothpick and cook for 25-30 minutes. And there you have it, yummy chicken!

 We tried to make the dinner nice, so Reese got some of the martinelli's out of the pantry. Turns out it was vrot vrot vrot. So that was gross.

 Reese has been quite the kid person lately. Payton absolutely LOVES Uncle Reese.

 Child 1: I know it might look like payton is crying, but he really isn't. That face is pure joy!

 Child 2: Reading the night away with little miss Sadie! Melts your heart, doesn't it?

 We were so excited to see the Ray's a couple weeks ago. They came for Andy's brothers wedding. It had been about a year since we saw Andy and 6 months since we saw Hillery and Sadie- so Reese and I were quite excited. I am sad I didn't get more pictures. I am so excited- Hillery is due in a couple weeks (even though she doesn't look like it) with a baby boy! Payton will have to share the favourite-ism with another little boy!

While Sadie was over, we got to dance, read, sing, and paint our nails!

 What a gorgeous girl!

 I am aware this picture is over-exposed. You see, were were in the car driving to Matt and Ruby's reception and it was either an over-exposed picture or nothing.

 Now we are moving to the end of October. My brother Michael is on the swim team at Dobson. Every year they have a "shave party" where they shave everything. Head, arms, legs. He came home that night with hair like this:

Model Pose

 I guess one of the girls on the swim team tried to shave her initials in the side of his head, messed up, and then decided to completely clean the mess-up by using 0 on the shaver.

 Yes, that is supposed to be a lightening bolt.

 Of course, the mohawk he tried to achieve flopped. And yes, it looks like my brother is sporting a rats tail.

 A close up on the lightening bolt.

 Later that night he heard the garage door start opening. I hear Michael race up the stairs. He knocks on my door and says "whatever you do, don't tell mom what I did to my hair". Then runs to his bedroom, turns off the light, and pretended to be asleep. Like she wouldn't notice in the morning??? Ha ha! Oh boys will be boys I guess!

 Last Saturday was Payton's big 1st birthday! It was so fun! Liisa did such a great job. You can check the professional pics here.

 Look at his little red nose! He was sick that day, but still put on quite the show for all us guests!

 I videoed Payton eating his giant cupcake and you can... and should... watch it here!

 Present time!

 Daddy Jeremy and the birthday boy!

 "Kisses"

 So I should probably just tell you all now instead of waiting till the end of the post. Reese and I didn't dress up or do anything for Halloween. I know, I know. One of my favourite holidays and I didn't even dress up! You see, Reese had the opportunity to meet his dad in San Francisco for the World Series. Jon and Reese got to go to game 2. They had an amazing time, and the Giants put on a show killing the Rangers 9-0.

 Reese only got home Saturday night, and the Giants were playing game 3, so we decided to just hang out and watch the game. Reese bought me my first Giants shirt. I looove it! Especially since Buster Posey's name and number is on the back.

 We did have a super hero come visit us that night! I'd like to introduce you all to Jack-Jack. The smallest member of the Incredible Family!

It looks like he's trying to combust into flames!

 Jack-Jack and a Giants fan!

 Isn't he just the cutest?

 Getting ready to fly...

 Showing everyone his walking skills.

 Check those two tiny front teeth! They may be small, but they certainly can do damage on your arm...

 Jack-Jack with his mask on.

 When I look at this picture, I see Taylor from the nose up and Sharp from the nose down...

 Such a happy 1 year old!

 Jack-Jack trying to destroy Uncle Reese... Step 1: pin him down.

 Step 2: Flip over while sticking right elbow into Uncle Reesey's ribs.

 Step 3: Try to bite off face.

 Step 4: Handcuff and wait for back-up.

And that was my October in review. Here is to a fabulous November!