My book club is better than your book club

Why, you ask?

good books.

but even better...

good friends.

and...

good food.

good parties.

good memories.

good laughs.

good party games.

good times.

oh, and one more thing...

good decorations.

Check out the latest book club party hosted by yours truly...

I can't help but feel a little bit proud of the decorations and table settings

 I pulled together for our February tea party. 

Basically, I'm tooting my own horn.

My Happy Valentine

Look at the man... Seriously, Could I be any luckier?

(In real life his head and body are proportionate)

Raymond and I hit the streets of Glasgow for a fun night to celebrate our first Valentines together. We started the night off with a drink at Capitol, had Italian for dinner and hit the movie theater to see Valentine's Day.

And as if the night could not have been any better...

We found out our I-129F petition was approved. Talk about the best way to end the night.

Cold, Hard Evidence

Since receiving our "Request for Evidence" Raymo and I have made a running joke out of taking pictures primarily for the evidence. While I was in Scotland we rarely documented our days except for the occasional picture to prove we were actually together. Ok, so maybe it wasn't just for the evidence... Raymo and I had such a wonderful time together. We got to spend lots of time with family and friends (old and new), explored new places and enjoyed many dates out on the town.

Immigration Update

I was so excited to see a letter from Homeland Security in the mail today! Anything post-marked Laguna Niguel with the USCIS logo makes my heart skip a beat. I very UNcarefully ripped open the letter hoping to see the word APPROVED in bold letters

But

Guess

What?

Instead, I saw this...

REQUEST FOR EVIDENCE

Are

You

Joking?

Raymo and I have been asked to submit more "evidence" to prove we have a legitimate relationship. Technically we have until February 20th to turn it in but I am scrammbling to get it all together and out the door before I leave for Scotland in one short (or long) week. Not only do we have to provide more evidence but until we do, our case is on hold. So much for hearing back by the beginning of March...

Sweet Lola Jane

Welcome to the world Princess...

Lola Jane Bentley

January 22, 2010

7 pounds, 5 ounces

20 inches long

Totally Booked

I absolutely love to read. This is one of the biggest differences between Raymo and I. I could spend hours involved and completely lost in a good book. With all my extra time (since Raymo is not around) I have been able to read lots of great books and I even joined (or created) a book club with some girlfriends. You should know that I take great pride in being in a book club. You should also know that we started our book club during the summer before book clubs all of a sudden became so popular. Now, compared to Oprah we are total book club newbies but I am loving it none-the-less.

Our current read it another book of choice although it must be by Jane Austen or inspired by the wonderful author. Because it is February and Valentine's Day is just around the corner we thought it was only right to read a true lovey-dovey, nothing-but-romantic, novel. Our first thought was to read a book by Nichlas Sparks- the ultimate sap himself- but decided that a timeless classic would be better. I still haven't picked my book but I am leaning towards Emma. I will let you know how it goes... Until then, you can check out Totally Booked here. The blog is brand new and still in its baby stages but we will get it up-to-date soon.

Happy reading!

The year is here!

So 2010 is here! This is the biggest year of my life yet. Moving Country, New job, Getting married, New friends ....... its gonna be a big one. It's pretty much the start of a new life. A new life together with Annie! I'm looking forward to it so much though. I'm just waiting for the day that the Government is like " SURPRISE!!!!" you can officially move over. I'm pretty sure we both are!

Anyway here's to a New Year with lots of fun and happiness! Lots and Lots!