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About Me

Now I truely understand what they mean when they say that having a child is like having your heart living outside your body! Having her and James in my life has made me complete! I am adoring having the titles "wife" and "mommy" - I WAS BORN TO DO THIS!!!!It honestly feels so good to have the most amazing man to come home to at the end of a long day, and to know that your best friend is the one you call "husband". I am so damn lucky! I grew up in Lake County and graduated from Clear Lake High School in 2000. I went on to college in Long Beach, CA and then settled in Napa, CA in 2004. I met my fantastic husband James the first week I was here and we were married June 4th, 2005. James is an Elementary School teacher and is in the middle of his 6th year teaching. We were blessed with a beautiful baby girl, Madison Rae, a year later on July 9th, 2006. We bought our first house as I was in labor and have really enjoyed updating it and making it our own! After leaving my Youth Ministry position at St. John's and the parish completely I am now happily settled at St. Apollinaris doing Youth Ministry and enjoying parish life again! If you come into Napa to do some wine tasting let us know and we'll do lunch or dinner or can make some great recommendations as we both have a history of working in the hopsitality industry here.
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My Interests

Drinking Champagne, Dance, home improvement projects :), Catholic Youth Ministry, wine tasting, and spending time with my wonderful husband and beautiful daughter!!

I'd like to meet:

People with the same values and morals that my husband and I have. We would love to hang out with other couples who are in the same place in their lives that we are in ours. And of course, all of my oldie but goodie friends! I miss you guys!

Music:

Mainly Country and Christian (gotta love KLOVE) and I have to admit that I have a little thing for R&B and slowly but surely my husband has attracted me to good ol' classic rock!

Movies:

I am a sucker for Romantic Comedies and Lifetime movies....but shhhh....don't tell!

Television:

Women's Murder Club, CSI:Las Vegas, Law and Order:SVU, Cold Case, Without a Trace, and my sister in law has gotten me hooked on Grey's Anatomy!

Books:

Anything really, I'll read whatever I can get my hands on...I'm such a nerd.

Heroes:

My Grandma! She survived poverty, child abuse, the suicide of the only brother she ever knew, a cheating husband, the betyral of a best friend, and never knowing who her real father was. The only thing she couldn't fight through was Leukemia. But she never "hated" anyone, or anything. Her capacity for love was like that of Christ and that is her legacy! She is missed and thought of every day! Along with Patrick Savage - the most energetic, outgoing, fun-loving guy I have ever met. His passion for EVERYTHING was contagious and he could talk you into or out of just about anything! His presence and friendship is missed! My first born son's middle name will be Patrick to honor this amazing example in my life! Rest in peace my Mr. Loud!! MY MOM! She is a fantastic litte woman! Such a powerhouse! I aspire to be as phenomenal as her someday! Yup, basically, she ROCKS! I also adore my husband, James. He works so hard and sacrifices so much so that I can be home full time with our daughter. He keeps me happy and laughing and has been more than supportive over the last two months with the extra emotional trials that were taking place in my life! I am head over heels for you, Love Bucket!!!!

My Blog

Madison is ONE!

So, Madison Rae turned one years old on Monday! She is freakin' AMAZING! She is walking and talking up a storm! She says "mama" (only when she's crying so it's extra pitiful!) "dada" "dog" (sounds lik...
Posted by Madison's Mommy on Thu, 12 Jul 2007 10:44:00 PST

For Heather

A girl that I used to baby sit when I was in college was killed last night while crossing the street. She was absolutely beautiful, 16, full of life and in love for the first time. Her boyfriend is in...
Posted by Madison's Mommy on Wed, 27 Sep 2006 11:46:00 PST

It's a.......

Well, it's a very healthy, very stubborn baby! :) (Just like mommy and daddy!) The doctor said, " I think it's a girl but I can't get a good look." So, we're going with girl but we'll be just as happy...
Posted by Madison's Mommy on Wed, 08 Mar 2006 07:50:00 PST

Wedding pics

Hey all! Because everyone has asked to see wedding pics I decided to give you all the link to the photographers website. You can see ALL of our wedding pics there! Go to: www.sarabalis-colephotograph...
Posted by Madison's Mommy on Mon, 22 Aug 2005 11:12:00 PST