So, I have been trying to get everything organized and that includes the guest room. I decided that in order to save money I would recover these hideous pillows rather than buying new ones. Here is what I had to work with....
I chose to go with bright cheery colors and this is how they turned out....
Overall, I am very pleased with how they turned out and can't wait to have visitors!!
It has been a fun and busy holiday season. We had our traditional family get together and the babies had a ball opening gifts this year!
Don't they look thrilled!!!
We also a girl's night out at Flemming's and the infamous Tumbleweeds.....
It was a great evening, but I was a little sad that I could only have one glass of wine. :( But, I only have a few more months of no wine.
Hope everyone's holidays were fantastic and the year to come is even better!!
Pop Up German Pancakes!
I got this recipe off another blog, Make and Takes, and it is easy and delicious!
You'll need:
1 cup milk
1 cup flour
6 eggs
1/4 cup melted butter
dash salt
Directions:
You simply combine ingredients with a whisk, grease a cupcake pan, and fill about half way with batter. Throw them into the oven at about 400 degrees and bake for 15 minutes.......
I serve them with a squirt of lemon and powdered sugar!
Enjoy
The season is in full swing!
We had some issues picking out the tree, but I was finally able to settle on this one.....
It's a little bit fatter than I wanted, but it's getting the job done.
Hope everyone has a a wonderful holiday and a happy new year!!!
xoxo
STRANGE ZOO PARKING ATTENDANT MAKES OFF WITH MILLIONS!
From The London Times:
A Well-Planned Retirement
Outside England 's Bristol Zoo there is a parking lot for 150 cars and 8 buses. For 25 years, its parking fees were managed by a very pleasant attendant. The fees were £1 for cars ($1..40), £5 for busses (about $7).
Then, one day, after 25 solid years of never missing a day of work, he just didn't show up; so the Zoo Management called the City Council and asked it to send them another parking agent.
The Council did some research and replied that the parking lot was the Zoo's own responsibility.
The Zoo advised the Council that the attendant was a City employee.
The City Council responded that the lot attendant had never been on the City payroll.
Meanwhile, sitting in his villa somewhere on the coast of Spain (or some such scenario), is a man who'd apparently had a ticket machine installed completely on his own; and then had simply begun to show up every day, commencing to collect and keep the parking fees, estimated at about $560 per day -- for 25 years.
Assuming 7 days a week, this amounts to just over $7 million dollars!
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And no one even knows his name! 
Wow....who knew there were so many variations of color in the world. At this point I almost wish I was color blind. We are having to pick paint for each room and it is exhausting, no wonder people just leave everything white! So far we have a couple colors decided on.....
This is what we have planned for the master bedroom - Royal Gray
This is Manila Tint which we are using in the guest bedroom and the guest bathroom
This is Christopher Robins Swing which we are using for the baby's room
Finally, this is Devonshire which we are still considering for the living room, kitchen, and office
Tell me your thoughts.....we obviously need all the help we can get!
Well.....summer is coming to an end and in no time (3 days) I will be back at work. :( Overall, this summer was pretty uneventful, except for a PREGNANCY and NEW HOUSE!!!! As of today I am 10 weeks pregnant and constantly feel like dog poop! I am hoping the morning sickness begins to wind down, but I won't hold my breath! The little bean is due March 18 and Nate and I are ecstatic! This is not much of a first photo, but we got to see the heartbeat!
As for our new home, we have yet to close escrow and we are still waiting to make it through underwriting unscathed! It is a 4 bd/ 3 bath townhome in Brea. We wanted to find something close to either set of grandparents and we couldn't exactly afford the beach. Anyways, we are really excited and I will try and post pictures soon.
Dear Friends,
My aunt, Linda Corwin, was a vivacious, talented, loving, beautiful 55 yr old. She loved everything about her life, being a grandma, her friends and family, her job as a vocal instructor. She was seemingly healthy aside from an ache on her side when she was diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer in November 08. She succumbed to the disease just four months later. She didn't want to die and fought so hard to live but Pancreatic Cancer brutally stole her life from her. Its a vicious cancer. Only 4% of those diagnosed live a year after the diagnosis (most die within 6 months). Only 1% last longer than 5 years. Those odds are unacceptable and we must demand better treatments and screening. That's where you come in:
I will be running in the 11th Annual LA Cancer Challenge 5K/10K on Sunday, October 26, 2008 at the VA in West LA. I will not just be running for myself but for the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Research (Federal Tax ID #954640311).
Running my first 5K/10K is not my only goal. I intend to raise at least $500 to help support the doctors and scientists at the Hirshberg Pancreatic Cancer Center in their mission to find a cure for pancreatic cancer. Currently, pancreatic cancer is the fourth-ranked cause of cancer related death in the US amongst both men and women. Despite this, the federal government invests less money in pancreatic cancer than in any other leading cancer.
Running in this race and raising $500 is very important to me. I hope you will consider making a donation to sponsor me as I help support the Hirshberg Foundation's research efforts. The way I see it, if 10 friends donate $50 my fundraising is complete. Also, 20 donating $25 will also help me reach my goal. Any amount you can give will be greatly appreciated. All donations are tax deductible and a receipt will be mailed to you.
Thank you for your support!
Follow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support The Hirshberg Foundation For Pancreatic Cancer Research.
Sincerely,
Lauren Perkins
Covina performer takes final bow
COVINA - Linda Corwin, a musical performer known for her infectious smile, selflessness and singing talent, lost her battle with pancreatic cancer on Sunday. She was 55.
The West Covina native and longtime Covina-area artist spent most of her life performing, teaching and singing on stages in the San Gabriel Valley and around Southern California.
"We called her our little songbird," said Retha Champion, owner of the Covina Center for the Performing Arts. "She was always singing, even when things were bad."
Friends said that Corwin, a Chino Hills resident, considered the Covina Playhouse, which later became the Center for the Performing Arts, her second home.
At the playhouse and performing arts center, she appeared on stage numerous times, including her most recent performance as Mazeppa in "Gypsy."
Corwin, who was described as friends as having an outgoing and magnetic personality, passed on her passion and enthusiasm for theater to those who came to watch her on stage, as well as to those eager to learn.
It was at the center that she also had the Linda Corwin Vocal Studio, which she opened nearly 15 years ago and has since helped mentor hundreds of students, some of who have performed on Broadway.
She also helped cultivate talents that many students never realized they had before stepping foot into her studio.
Among them was the son of Covina Mayor Walt Allen.
"She convinced my son to participate in a number of musicals," Allen said. "I was shocked. Before Linda, my son had no rhythm, no voice. But she took my son and provided him with skills that he would have never had."
Corwin was also quick to volunteer her talents for local fundraisers and community events, such as the Covina Concert Band and the Covina Christmas Parade.
"She was the type of person that just wanted to give and give and give," Champion said.
For those of you who don't know, she is battling pancreatic cancer and we would appreciate your prayers and healing thoughts!
Reminiscing on the past Hallmark holidays, the one that stood out the most didn't involve any romantic restaurants or even flowers........it was made up of 80's clothes, a one gold Acura Legend, and my best friend.
We dressed up, hopped in the "legend,"blasted some Pat Benetar, and proceeded to drive through every fast food joint in a five mile radius ordering only waters! We sure knew how to do it back then!
What were we thinking!?!?!?!?!?
NEW CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nate and I bought it on Saturday and love it! It looks exactly like the one above, except usually you'll see me in it. I am still enjoying the new car smell and will be sad when it is gone. Can't wait to show it off.........
I know I have been the worst blogger on the face of the planet and I hope everyone can forgive and forget. The new year is a fresh start for Dailyperk(in)s and it won't disappoint! We rang in the new year at Casa Perkins and everyone got in on the action........
Everyone was having a great time except for this party pooper, who tried to sneak to bed early!
Hope everyone is having a fabulous 2009 and be sure to drop by soon!!!!
