Vision 2011

I love where I work! Let's just start there. I so much enjoy that I get to wake up every morning and step in an office full of people who want nothing more than to help the lost, love the broken, serve the abandoned, give hope to the hopeless, and share the one and only truth-The Lord. Working at the Rock has definatly brough major growth in our lives over the past years we have worked her. I have had many times when I got home and laid my head on my pillow I say to myself....you chose ME? Wow. Here is the Rock's (where Mingo and I both work) 2011 vision for the city of San Diego...so excited that I get to be apart of it!

Let's take the challange this year, and be the change we wish to see in the World!

Chef Gordon Ramsey and Mingo the Astronaut

Since we decided to take a few days in LA, i had to break it down into a few posts. Mingo and I decided to go to Universal studios since i haven't ever been to the one in LA. In the first show we went to (the special effects show) they wanted two people from the audience to get on stage and not only act, but take part in the show's finale. As soon as they said that I looked down and started to fidget with my phone...but that didn't work...plllleeeeease no i thought in my head. But sure enough Mingo pulled me out of my chair and there we were. Yep, Mingo was an astronaut and i was his controller.

{Us backstage...hahaha I'm still laughing}

{The Stage} 

Another thing Mingo and I have discovered this last year is how much of foodies we are! We really enjoy trying new restaurants and sampling varieties of their gourmet food. We decided to pick two places to try in LA. One is called Boxwood at the London. This is chef Gordon Ramsey's restaurant, who we watch all his shows (kitchen nightmares, and hell's kitchen)! We were SOOO excited when we saw him in  by our table filming for his show! Not only did we get to see him but since it was our anniversary he let us have a private tour of his kitchen....so fun! 

The Second was Eva Longoria's new cuban/mexican infused cuisine at her new restaurant on Hollywood Blvd called BESO. Enjoyed the food...but almost missed the door....pretty hidden. 

{Chef Ramsey's Restaurant }

{Boxwood} 

{Kitchen Tour}

{BESO Eva Longoria's Restaurant}

{ Made us Smile} 

{Yummmmmmm}

Now back to life in San Diego! 

4 Years and Lovin It! Part 1

This week Mingo and I celebrated our 4 year wedding anniversary. WOW...we were both telling each other how it still feels like we just walked down that aisle. I have to say (please close page now if you don't want mushy gushy) but i am so thankful for my loving, passionate, humble, God-fearing, funny, and all around WONDERFUL husband. Sometimes I can't even believe how incredibly lucky we are. I am not only proud of my Husband and everything he is and stands for but he pushes me into greatness that i haven't ever experienced. Butterflies-still there! So this ones for you babe, thank you for simply being YOU...wow its so easy to love you! To 100 more !

So we took a couple days and celebrated in Beverly Hills, Sunset Strip, Hollywood, Melrose, and just explored. I know we live so close to LA but haven't ever really ventured out. Mingo found this amazing loft in the hills for us to stay...need I say more...LOVED the design and super modern take on decor.

{The Mondrian}

{Def Want this couch in our House and chair....couldn't sneak it out though}

{Welcome}

{Lobby}

{Mingo deep in thought}

{Happy 4 years}

Feliz Anos (Happy New Year)

I know I have been pretty busy over this last few weeks with Christmas, New Years, and our Anniversary but I am making an attempt at updating from that point:) Every year since Mingo and I have been married we have spent New Years at his parents house in Ensenada Mexico. This house was built by his grandpa who even made the bricks before Ensenada was even a full city. It is a blast to head down there and celebrate the New Year with friends and family. We had a dance party, ate lots of street tacos, played games, and had a blasty blast.

{Rooftop of the House-We were excited}

{Buddy Not So Excited}

{Of course the guys had to buy fireworks to set off at midnight}

{Our Fav Taco Stand Downtown}

{SOOOOOOO Good...I want one Now}

{Best fresh Churros of your LIFE, had to get these at the boarder wait} 

{The Whole Group}

So if you have never been to Mexico or are afraid of everything that is happening there...just ask us to take you down to the house! Hope you all had an unforgettable New Years! 

CHEERS! 

2010

WOW, you forget how many amazing things can happen in just one short year. Instead of jumping ahead and thinking of all the great things to come in 2011 I've decided to take some time and thank God for all the blessings that have happened in 2010. I could write a list that would go miles, so instead I've chosen to write 20 things that i've loved in 2010.

1. The first year since we have been married that we have not moved! Yeah!!!!
2. Got the opportunity to go to Greece to run a camp for military kids through Hume Lake
3. Mingo and I backpacked through Rome and Florence (this was a dream)
4. Expanded the Revlover ministry to start the Art of War to reach out to the City of San Diego through Art
5. Took an amazing trip to Hawaii to spend some time exploring and laying in the sun. 
6. Celebrated many friends who got engaged, married, and wecome new little babies into the world
7. My little brother got engaged!!! Preston and Crystal I love ya!
8. Started an all women's cafe that young adult women could come and grow together in Christ
9. I turned 25 and Mingo and I took a road trip up the California Coast (this was an interesting and fun trip).
10. Mingo turned 28 and went to Las Vegas to see lots of shows!!!
11. Took our 2nd annual marriage retreat to Palm Springs to spend some time together through our church!
12. Made some new friendship that I don't know what I would do without!
13. Spent Chrsitmas in San Diego for the first time ever in our house
14. Coming up on celebrating 4 years married to the LOVE of my LIFE
15. Made a trip to Waco Texas to Visit my closest friend Casi
16. 1825 got to work with Catalyst this year! And have made some great friends through that:)
17. Mingo finally got to bring back his 61 VW bus to start to restore (its been fun! even though our breaks went out one time)
18. We made our 2010 finacial goal which was to pay off our car 2 years early! Felt really good :)
19. Made the descion in 2009 to spend as much time with people in our lives as possible...this was a huge blessing!
20. We have the best gift of all...our Savior.


So i know its a little late and I decided not to upload a TON of pics to go alongside these blessings. But I m so excited for 2011 and what amazing adventures it will bring us:) Try something new this year, take a chance, and choose to love.