Another me...

Do you ever Google yourself?


Sometimes I wonder what's "out there" about me.
Today, I found this lovely picture of me in 1995. Hot.




And when I typed in Sherry L. Grimes, I found the article that one of my students wrote about me in the Bakersfield Californian... (Today, I noticed their typo too; On the front page of the Eye Street section that day, they wrote: "Readers share their toughts about the best of the best") Ohh... you've gotta LOVE the Californian!










But more fun - apparently, I also live in Montana and can do this!



















Oddly enough, this chick's middle initial is 'L' as well.

The lucky residents of Newport...

Ahhh! Newport Beach! Could it have been any better? I seriously doubt it. Bakersfield was 110 deg. and we were enjoying 65-70's. Just beautiful.

We stayed at a Marriott Resort Hotel which was exquisit. There was a restaurant, a separate bar, gift shop, spa, and a Starbucks within the hotel. It was like an airport in itself. This was the view from our 3rd floor balcony window. Yes, that is the beach you see on the horizon of that lovely golf course!!

Since it was 07-07-07 - weddings were happening all over the hotel! In fact, from our front door we spied on this!

SOO PRETTY! (Just a thought for your future Moe!)

The reason behind us staying in such a lavish location was that it was tremendously discounted IF we attended a "time-share seminar." Marriott owns the only time-share property located on the CA shoreline. We had to go see it (gorgeous) and get their 90 minute tour - THAT'S ALL! They gave us cheap hotel rates, $25 to the hotel restaurant/bar, and $50 to Fashion Island (the mall within walking distance). We went there with the mindset that WE WERE NOT INTERESTED, however, Matt and I caught ourselves actually considering the time-share concept once there! It was just SO nice! Maybe someday.

Yep! For the price of my FJCruiser, we could own a piece of this beach front property for ONE week each year!

That night, we ate at the Cheesecake Factory - a place where my stomach is never as big as my eyes! MMmmm Oreo Cheesecake! But the gift card came in handy!

The next day, we ordered room service for breakfast and then headed out to HOLLYWOOD to watch WICKED on Broadway! Oohhh SO GREAT!

I was surprised at how humorous the play was. Ga-linda was hilarious! I loved it. Those girls can sing!

We spent some more time at the mall, and in our room...

I know what you're thinking... "Who's that model? Damn good lookin!"

No...back off! Sorry Girls, he's taken!

On our way back home, we went to one of Matt's fav. spots to eat...

"Thee Original Shack." Matt has been to 3 of the 8... (5 in Hawaii, 2 in CA, 2 in CO) Really good food! They BBQ... Mmm.

Mayberry

Matt and I were invited to spend the morning of the 4th in Palm Tree Circle (a Mayberry-type community here in Bako) by one of my previous "Room 10 5-year olds." It was truely great. The parents in the gated community get together (7 years now) and coordinate festivities for the 4th. They decorated their yards, their vehicles, their children... honored veterans, provided a buffet breakfast, had my ex-kindergarteners sing "God Bless America" and "You're a Grand Ol'Flag," a parade lead by their own "grand marshall," and games with candy prizes to follow. Ordinarily, they have the local fire department come and kick-off the ceremonies - leading the parade around their circle-community. The fire department is known to give rides to anyone who wishes to jump on their truck. This year, unfortunately, the fire crew were sent on a call downtown, and were unable to attend. Even without the firefighters, it was AWESOME!





(Thanks for this picture Mary!)

My darling, loving, nurturing, caring husband SIGNED ME UP for the potato sack races. After 4 qualifying rounds, I took 2nd place to an eight year old boy. I was THE ONLY ADULT in the competition. My former students loved it....

Later Matt and I both competed in the tug-o- war competition (Girls against Boys). The Girls won... But if you ask Matt... we lost.


It's all a matter of perspective!

--So just to clarify, the girls won!!

From the Front Yard...

Let Freedom Ring!

Bang, Bang, Bang!

It's been a week,

and we've been busy!

I am officially 6 semester units smarter! My summer class is now over.

Our bathroom is nearly completed (last minute items are being compteted today).















Check out this med. cabinet! HUGE!




















We got a new cat to keep Bear company. (Blue likes her too!)
















Any names come to mind? She's super sweet and cuddly. Her tail curls like a monkey's. She's only like 5 lbs. Sooo cute!


















We are enjoying our new Cal King bed, and redecorating our bedroom (what do you think of this comforter set?) I haven't quite decided yet.








...ignore the wrinkles!











Seriously, it feels as though we have been constantly changing things up - I can bearly keep up with it all. This weekend should be a wonderfully relaxing break. Matt and I have decided to go to Newport Beach for four days. While we are there, Matt just informed me, we are going to go see "Wicked" on Broadway! I am SO excited! I've never seen a Broadway performance before, and I've heard only GREAT things about this one! I'm going to go rent the Wizard of Oz today so that we can be prepared!