Watching You

Is it silly to look through all my photos and want to cry. I see photos of people who were with me and now are gone. I've seen myself as a child and now with my own. I see the way people were and no longer are. I see how fast time has gone by already - seeing it all through pictures. I wish for one moment time would stand still and I could hold on to that perfect little moment forever. Though, I'm not sure which moment I would like to freeze. There are so many of them, which, luckily for me, means I've been blessed with the most amazing life and I will never take what God has given me for granted.

Through Her Eyes

I love Disneyland. Wouldn't need to go with anyone and I would still have an amazing time. But luckily I am here with Vanessa. It was so great to see her on the rides I went on as a kid and watch her reaction. When we went on Pinochio, I watched as her face lit up looking at all the coo-koo clocks. Are as she pulled my hand towards Dumbo. Every moment with her melts my heart and makes me thank God for blessing me with the most amazing gift ever. Couldn't ask for something more perfect.

Now for the shopping. I am weak. Real weak. There is a sweater, Dooney and Burke bag, hat, and some shoes that I would all like to take home with me. Please come home with me.

sorry/

Oh my poor blog. How I've ignored you. I started a google plus and thought i was done with you. Then i realized how much i missed you. I dont even know who reads you. Possibly no one. But i still value you. I promise to make more time for you.

Hyper Baby

Donuts from Krispy Kreme make for a very hyper baby. One crazy child at LeeAnn's. Who is driving her home?

Looking Back

I guess you can say I'm someone who dwells on the past - for good or bad, I definitely review, analyze and conclude everything that has happened to me. Some of it makes sense and some of it doesn't. The funny thing about my obsession with my past, is that it almost doesn't feel like it is mine. It almost feels like I watched it all happen in a movie. Kind of like watching Forrest Gump with the exception of me wearing braces on my legs and running across the country (though that is on my bucket list). I wonder if I am so focused on my past that I don't think of my future. But maybe that isn't true. I do like to plan ahead. Do I live in the present? I hope so. There is a lot to live for right now!

My name is Laura...

Someone in bible study asked me if I knew what my name was. I didn't and she told me that it meant victorious. Victorious - hmmmm.... What will be my victory or have I already experienced it and I was too busy to notice. Will I come from the bottom and rise to the top. All from a name.

CLICK CLICK

Nothing sounds better on a cold, fall morning than the clicks of my wooden knitting needles. Working on some socks. If you want to pair, you better email me now. Not later. Now!

Hey Dude!

Okay I'm lovin this whole 90's revival thing on Teen Nick. They are playing all the old shows from the 90's. Right now I'm watching Hey Dude! Does anyone remember that show? They all worked on a dude ranch. I'm looking forward to seeing Salute Your Shorts - Donkey Lips! Helloooooo

Hello Fall!

Finally Finally!!! My favorite month of the whole year has arrived and it brought with it everything I love about October. So, here is my list of why October takes the crown of the best month of the year (though I do enjoy the other one's. just not as much as October :))
1. pumpkins
2. cozy sweaters
3. scarves
4. cool breeze nights
5. warm stews for dinner
6. big fluffy socks to wear at night
7. time to relax earlier at night
8. halloween movies and shows
9. halloween period (favorite Holiday also!)
10. getting to make vanessa's costume
11. football games
12. knee-high boots with knee-high socks
13. Nevada city red-colored trees
14. apple cinnamon donuts from apple hill
15. knitting while watching old movies
16. halloween parties
17. pumpkin spice lattes from Starbucks (yes I am addicted to Starbucks. If there were meetings for them, I would go because I desperately need help)
18. Trick or Treating
19. Laser show at Nats on Halloween Night
20. Boo in the Zoo!
21. Ran my first half marathon and another one the day before Halloween.
22. Taking pictures of the beautiful scenery
23. Taking a stroll and breathing in all of this wonderful life has to offer me.

Nothing to Write About

It seems that I have been pretty bad about keeping up on my writing here. Sorry about that. And here I am and I have absolutely nothing to write about. Don't have a topic to discuss, something to review or a funny story to tell. Just a bunch of nothing. Nothing can be nice sometimes. Starting my day with nothing. Ending my day with nothing. Just a whole lot of nothing. Nothing Nothing Nothing. Well, when nothing becomes something, I will keep you posted :)

Explain Yourself Please

Can anyone explain life to me because I can't ever seem to get a grasp on it.

Jiminy Crickets!

Watching Snow White right now and one of the dwarfs says Jiminy Crickets. Now this came out before Pinocchio, so can anyone tell me the origin of the phrase? Also, watching the movie makes me excited for my annual trip to Disneyland. Can't Wait!!!

The Days of my Life

So I am tired of reality television and its over done drama. I decided that I need to start watching soap operas and get the good stuff. So here I am beginning my addiction to Days of our Lives. Nice

Vintage Laura

I'm sitting in an open house right now and loving this home. Now this is the same home I commented on a long time ago and I was going on and on about how much I love it. It is completely vintage. Wood paneling, old sconces and light fixtures. The house looks like something that came out of the Rat Pack, but you know what? I love it. I could wear a little apron and bake cookies all day and do craft projects with the kids. Weekends would consist of backyard bbq's with Brian at the grill and me tending to my guests. I love this house!

A Costco lunch

So, after church today, I went with LeeAnn to Costco. Somehow Sample Sunday's slipped my mind (wow did anyone just see how many s words I used in that sentence). I ended up pigging out at Costco. I made it a point to visit every sample station they had. I'm one of those annoying people who cuts you off because she is running towards the lady who is handing out sample chicken sandwiches. Pathetic!

Pink Floyd

Today Pink Floyd died. Tonight Brian burried him with me and Vanessa. He loved his tank and he knew when it was feeding time. He was a good fish.
Rest in peace
Pink Floyd
May 2008 - August 9, 2011

TCM

I'm so stoked. TCM is having a tribute to Lucille Ball movies. Woo Hoo! Can we say The Long Long Trailer

Pour Vous

Je souhaite que je pourrais figurer dehors la vie. à ce moment, je pouvais apprecier mon passe même si il n'a pas établi comment j'ai prévu. J'attends avec intérêt mon futur tandis que j'apprécierai toujours mon passé parce que vous êtes une partie de elle

can't sleep

I can't sleep at all. It is like my brain is twiddling thumbs - it just won't stop. I have a million things on my mind on top of some annoying tune that won't shut up. And i swear the curtains in my room are moving in an unnatural way. We all know about the creepy lady who died in my room. Oh shoot! Did i just curse myself to be haunted? Man! I'm always getting myself into trouble.

Messy

So, I made a dish for a dinner party I'm having tonight. And I was a mess! and I hate messes. This is why I don't cook. I'm a mess, the kitchen is a mess, and then I become panicked Laura (not a good Laura to be around). But when I was following the recipe and looking at the pictures along the way, her kitchen is perfectly clean and her hands don't look messy at all. In fact, they looked perfect. Is this cookbook misleading me to believe cooking can be fun and I won't be making any messes at all? I hate to cook! Where is my genie when I need him?

Am I the only one?

Am I the only one who noticed that I begin or end almost all my entries with 'am I the only one?'. Jeeze why didn't anyone tell me?

Winnie the Pooh

I just finished watching Winnie the Pooh - the 1968 version. I love that movie. I always laugh when he gets stuck in Rabbit's hole. Probably will always be my favorite Disney movie and then Lady and the Tramp. Is it weird that I cried at the end?

Holiday Outfit

Toddler costumes for winter holidays Sewing Pattern 2537 Simplicity

How much do you think Vanessa will hate me if I make her the snowman costume to wear for Christmas? I think it's cute!

Therapy session

What i really need is a therapy session with my knitting needles and a starbucks coffee with bacon artisan sandwich. I don't think anything will help at this point except that.

Lights Off

Right now there is nothing going through my head. I'm literally just sitting here and sitting here and sitting here and can't come up with one cognitive thought with any sort of logic to it. It's like someone turned the switch off to my brain!

Chillin with a blanket

A few days before July and it is 71 today in Sacramento with rain. I'll take it!

A Note for You

I really want this beautiful typewriter. I would write on it every day and write long notes on my personal stationary to all my friends telling them how much I love them.
Look how beautiful it is: http://cgi.ebay.com/Vtg-SMITH-CORONA-JUNIOR-FJS-Manual-Typewriter-w-RIBB0N-/160607425609?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2564f2d449

Change?

So i have been really sick the last few days and had a chance to catch up on a lot of cartoons. Has anyone else noticed that the characters wear the same outfit for every episode? Hmmmmmm

how you know you're a mom

So you know you are a mom when you walk around all day with your daughters name tag on your butt and you don't notice nor does anyone inform you. Nice huh?

Full Moon

Weird things happen when there is a full moon. Lock your doors, pull the blinds, and stay close to loved ones. Am I the only one who believes this stuff?

Nook

Okay, so most people know I'm not a huge reader. Every once in a blue moon I will read a book, but then I got the Nook from Barnes and Noble and I have actually been reading more. Crazy, right? I really love this thing. It does so much - I can surf the web, download music, watch movies and read books and now I'm reading more! I can even share books with others who have a Nook and, luckily, Ashley lent me one - Retail Hell. It is the funniest book I have ever read. I laugh out loud constantly with tears streaming down my face. Check it out if you can: CLICK HERE to check it out!

Jem

Am i the only one who is completely stoked about Jem and the Holograms being played on the Hub? Do you think i can get away with a painted star on my face?

If the Shoe Fits....

So, the song to best describe my mood as of right now is Evil Women. Hey, if the shoe fits wear it right? I need a strong Vodka Collins right now!

Straight On

I'm definitely a girl who goes to the beat of her own drum. I think Vanessa is followed on my path. Rock it!

Sunny days chasing the Clouds away

All the windows in the house are open with a nice breeze coming through and the sun shining with pillowy clouds spotting the sky. What a change from yesterday - the calm after the storm. Much like life I guess.

Hot Cocoa please

Today is a hot cocoa and marshmellows day. The day before June - crazy!

Bodie - ghost town

We are back in our room from Bodie. We are trying to thaw. It has been snowing all day. There were few moments the sun would come out but it was very windy. There was a gift shop and we bought vanessa a cute book about a dog and a couple of kids and the ghosts of bodie. I didn't see any ghosts today but the guy working the shop said the workers are required to live in bodie. They stay in the old old houses and freeze their behinds off to provide us the opportunity to visit. I could never do it. I barely survived today. Thinking about going into the hot tub but the walk to and from would be tough. We are going to get some pizza at the only place to eat - the bar. Still hoping i'll see my first ghost. Just kidding. I'm such a baby. Cant wait to share my pics tomorrow.

bridgeport

In bridgeport typing on my nook - i love this thing. We went to mono lake today. Ill make sure to post pics when we get back. It is absolutely freezing out here. Im so happy i brought my winter essentials. Came back to bridgeport and headed to the local bar Rhinos. Im not sure why i got dressed up because it really was a local bar (pop. 894). I really wish i wore my Bass Pro shop hat and then i wouldnt have stuck out like a sore thumb. Its very cute here and very small. We were going to head for the hot tub but it is so cold that i dont think we could have made it that far. There were little snow flurries earlier. I miss the baby but its nice having mommy and daddy time. Tomorrow is bodie. Ill keep you updated.

Celebrity Apprentice!

J.R. you rock! You and Marley did an amazing job. And, yes, I do like Donald Trump. Am I the only one who thinks he is a nice guy? Can't wait for next season!

Baby of Mine

This video makes me cry all the time. I guess when you are a mom you will understand.

My Bucket List

Everyone has a bucket list and I started one when I just got out of high school, though my list has grown since and things that I thought would happen might not, but it is worth a try. So, I thought I would share all that is on my list of things I want to do before I die.


1. Go on a safari ride in Africa - I want some up-close pictures of lions
2. See the pyramids
3. Make my own spool of wool yarn in Sweden - then i can knit myself a cozy sweater
4. Jump in Lake Tahoe in the middle of winter - I want to follow in my dad's footsteps
5. Pay homage to the King - Elvis Presley at Graceland
6. Spend the night in a haunted hotel
7. Drive a car in Europe
8. Go in a shark cage
9. Be an extra in a movie
10. sew a wedding dress and give it away
11. be able to give a 10,000 check to a charity
12. do a back flip
13. Read the bible front to back - working on it
14. Have 5 children
15. Work at a DisneyWorld hotel - i would like to help people plan their vacations
16. Close 50 deals in a year
17. See the pope - i have a lot of questions for him
18. Play the piano in a concert
19. Snowboard in Montana
20. Get a tattoo - CHECK and a half because I want a third and last one. I want a cross but not sure where to put it
21. Eat a whole margarita pizza in Italy - Laura loves her pizza
22. Skydive - CHECK went when I was younger and stupid
23. Hold a snake - my biggest fear above all fears is snakes so this one will be tricky
24. Get married - CHECK got married in 2008
25. Take the 5 pound chili dog challenge at Parkers
26. Go to Yosemite - you would think with it only being 3 hours away I would have been there by now
27. Knit a car cozy
28. Drive a green 1949 Town and Country with convertible top and wood siding to Santa Cruz
29. Golf Pebble Beach - I suck at golfing
30. Take a dirt bike off a jump - with Brian, I want us to do family things
31. Have my own travel photo published in Travel + Leisure
32. Work for the CIA - now that I'm older, not sure this one will happen
33. Grow a 500 pound pumpkin - Halloween is my favorite holiday
34. Graduate from college - CHECK went to UCD and loved it
35. Go to the top of the Eiffel tower
36. Live in France for two months
37. Become fluent in French - far from it, but I did take, collectively, 4 years of French
38. Ride my bike across America - I have a beach cruiser so I'm not sure it will make the trek
39. Go to a Star Trek convention - I have never seen an episode but I'm intrigued to see a convention
40. Learn how to play the drums
41. Buy my parents a home

Stylish Belt Buckle

I have to figure out how to get this belt buckle. This would be perfect for my RV camping - the rough life.

Click Here for Belt Buckle

Seasons Change

Things always seem to change with the weather. Today was one hecka of a day!

Tears Tears and more Tears

Wow! Meatloaf cries a lot!

Ghost Busters

So, I'm watching Ghost Busters 2. Never sure if the first or second one is better, but I do like the soundtrack. What is it about 80's music that makes me want to break dance?

Fun Fun Fun

Today was so much fun. I seriously have the best of friends ever. It has been so long since I laughed so hard - you all are so great. Also, something very funny happened in the midst of all this fun. It is interesting when life throws those things at you that makes you go "hmmmmmm"
What a good day :)

On Vacation!

I'm taking a vacation to Graceland this week - through my daydreams. I've been dying to go there. Who wants to come? Plane ticket is cheap - almost nothing at all. Drinks will cost you, though.

Fortune Cookie

Today I opened a fortune cookie and there was no fortune inside. What the bleep does that mean for my future?

Thank You

I can't really explain life. I'm not sure how it is decided when one life begins and another ends, but today many of the pains we have felt in the last tens years have been vindicated by our TRUE heroes - the men and women of our armed forces. We can never thank you enough for all your sacrifices for our great country.

Rebel Souls

Bad Company!

Disney Commercial

Am I the only one that cries every time the Disney commercial comes on - the one where the families are surprising the children that they are going to Disney World. Tears every time - Every time!

Right Turn Here

Why is life so confusing? You have someone telling you to go there while someone else is suggesting you go this way instead. Your heart sends you in one direction and your head advises you to take the right turn. Sometimes a long long run on an empty road going no where makes the most sense.

Cozy day

As of right now you will find me watching a Doris Day movie, a cup of hot cocoa with little marshmellows floating on top sitting on the table, wrapped in my blankie that I've had since 3rd grade, and my bamboo knitting needles clicking back and forth as the yarn flows through my hands. Sounds like a pretty good day to me!

Back to the Drive Ins

I am the biggest fan of the drive-in theaters. We crowd the car with all our friends, pay little admission and we get to see two movies. The summer sun dances between the leaves of the trees and we drive the car on the gravel road to view the old 1950's sign displaying in red block letters which movies are playing. The car is finally parked with the tailgate facing the large, white movie screen and then we race to the playground and run up and down the slide. I head back to the car for some cool drinks and cheezy pizza and I always, always stuff myself. I start to cuddle up with my favorite blanket and the previews starts.

My favorite advertisement, which they still play during the previews, is the one with the dancing hot-dog encouraging me to head to the snack bar, which I oblige to do after the first movie. During intermission I head to the concession stand and the smell of buttery popcorn overcomes my senses. I tend to follow my nose and I buy a bucket of popcorn along with other things I don't need like candybars, ice cream, and, yes, I have even bought more pizza after already eatting a box at the car. I head back for the second movie and the chill in the air leads me to pull on my sweater. Once the second movie is over we drive tiredly back home and I easily fall into a long sleep in my bed and the next morning I wake to remember how wonderful the night before was.

These are my memories of the drive-in and yes, we are all going back again. Text me if you are interested in going because it is going to be wonderful! Because I love the drive-in so much and I would hate to see it disappear, please check out the website: http://www.westwinddriveins.com/theaters/

Please remember to go. It is more than seeing a move - it is making memories that last forever.

Love Work

Believe it or not, I love my job. I love everything about it, but mostly all the great people I work with. I'm close to closing my first deal on a home and I am so excited, and all my great co-workers have been really there for me. There is so much to buying a home and I'm lucky that I have so many people to go to if I ever have a question. I'm truly blessed.

More Important Things!

Does Mayor Kevin Johnson focus on anything more important than trying to keep the Kings in Sacramento? Sacramento is suffering from crime, economy, and overall quality of life, and he puts all of his energy into a basketball team where the majority of the population could care less if they stay. If I end up having to pay for a new arena, I'm getting the h#@! out of here!

Ghost Adventures

Okay so every Friday, after I eat a large pizza for dinner, I watch Ghost Adventures. I am not sure why I watch it every Friday because it freaks me out to the point that I can't sleep at night. I just watched the new episode of Old Sacramento. I guess the original city is actually underground where the "New" Old Sacramento is. There was part of the show where a rocking chair is rocking and it put chills up my back. Now that is time for me to go to sleep, I have to switch to the Disney channel and sleep with the lights on. Why? WHY? Why do I watch Ghost Adventures???

Accident Blue-Light Special

I don't know if anyone has been to Walmart lately but it is a freaken zoo and the people who are pushing their carts are animals running around as if they are trapped in a cage. If you go down one of the aisles, go with caution - you might get run over by someone pushing a cart who just doesn't give a hoot. Several times i thought I would die by all these crazeeys - jeez.

Help!

Help Help Help!!! I'm trapped in a box.....

Tombstone vs. Wyatt Earp

So, I've seen Tombstone and Wyatt Earp and I had to compare the two films. Hands down, Tombstone is better than Wyatt Earp and here is why. 1) Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer are more fun to watch than Kevin Costner and Dennis Quaid. 2) You can't beat Val Kilmer's one-liners in the film (I'm your Huckleberry!). 3) Wyatt Earp is slow slow slow. I get bored watching it and sometimes I feel like I'm watching a movie on the history channel. Tombstone has more action and tells the overall story a little faster. I can't sit through long movies. 4) Kurt Russell has that wonderful mustache 5) Tombstone is a Buena Vista movie and if anyone knows me well enough you would know why that is a highlight for me :) Tombstone is probably one of my favorite movies.

Open House Today

I did an open house today on the house that I posted yesterday and the house is sooooo cute! It is so retro. The house was built in 1960 and all the lights, fixtures, and appliances all look from 1960. There is even wood panneling on the walls. But the house is in pristine condition, so even though the house is vintage it feels all brand new. I felt like I was stepping back into the 60's or the set of the Wonder Years (my fav show) The owners of the home took such great care of it. If anyone is interested let me know. You will just fall in love with it.

For Sale: 3BR/2BA Single Family House in Carmichael, CA, $289,000

For Sale: 3BR/2BA Single Family House in Carmichael, CA, $289,000

Come join me for some cookies on April 2 from 12 to 3 at 4830 Alexon Way in Carmichael. I'll be hosting this beautie! Call me at (916) 616-6040 if you're interested and check out my website www.laurafetrow.com

What homes will look like in the FUTURE!!!

You might be wondering what new homes will look like in the future. We actually talked about this in our sales meeting today. The consensus is buyers are looking for smaller homes with more functional spaces. Here is an article that you might enjoy if you're curious as to what the future will bring to home design: http://styledstagedsold.blogs.realtor.org/2011/03/28/what-new-homes-in-2015-will-look-like/ If anyone is ever looking to buy or sell a home, please let me know at laura.fetrow@cbnorcal.com and check out my website at http://www.laurafetrow.com/

Guess my Weight

To all my friends that are wives or girlfriends, have you ever asked your significant other to guess your weight? I weighed myself at the gym tonight and felt okay about what the scale told me. Though what the scale says and what I feel are totally different, and I was curious if I look as big as I feel. Soooooo, I asked my DH to guess my weight. He immediately told me "That is a loaded question and there is no way in heck (not the term he used but it is kid friendly) that I'm going to answer it." So, he guessed my weight (if you watch my snowboarding videos you will see I'm quite the persuasive talker). The number he came up with made my jaw drop and I was like "what, you really think I'm XXX?" Any similar stories? Please share.

Friends

I consider, for the most part, to be lucky. No, I am not like my brother and seem to hit $1,000 dollar jackpots every time I hit the casino (true story: my brother on his 18th bday went to an indian casino and called that night to say he won $500. Everytime I have ever gone to the casino, I walk out negative $20 from the Keno lounge (yeah I'm an old person and I like it). But I am very lucky, or more blessed would be the right term, to be surrounded by the best friends who truly love and take care of me.

I don't have a ton of friends where it takes me five hands to count all the closest to me, but I have a small group of really great friends. One of my friends, who I should call Airplane (if you are reading this, you know who you are), has remained by my side for as many years as I can count back. Someone who has guided me during rocky times and who has always been my biggest chearleader during my happier moments. Either way, I'm most grateful for everything that airplane is and isn't, for all she has done for me and everything we have accomplished together. It makes life all the sweeter knowing that for the rest of my life she will be there calling out Spalora.

Hello World!

So, I started a second (actually third) blog. The first one I created was strictly to post pictures of my life's travels. The second blog I created was for my charity knitting group - a place for knitters, loomers and crocheters to find out what our group is making and all the organizations that these handmade gifts will go to. And now the third blog - this blog is really my opportunity to journal what is going in my life, send articles that I find that I enjoy and maybe others will too. So, now a new journey begins on a new blog.