I feel empowered

*Please note, this is strictly Kimberly speaking and not the feelings of Kimberly and LaVor.

Since Alice @ 97.3 fired No Name and brought Vinny back, I've had to change my morning radio show. I always gave LaVor grief for listening to the losers on Live 105 and now I've joined the audience.

On my way to Kari's on Thursday, they read an e-mail from a listener that works at Genentech. Apparently every year for Halloween, people pair up and come up with a "theme" that they decorate their office with and dress up as. This particular listener and her partner decided to do the election. They decorated their office with the equal amount of McCain/Palin signs as Obama/Biden signs. One day, their boss strolled through and approached the desk of the listener, who just so happened to have the McCain signs up on her side, but not necesarily a supporter. The boss explained that she was offended by her decorations and demanded she take them down. The listener pointed out that 1) it was for Halloween 2) it was a joke 3) there were the exact amount of Obama signs on the other side of the office. The boss didn't care and later that day, the listener and her partner removed their decorations. The listener pointed out that several people have had personal Obama signs & stickers up in their cubicles for the entire election and have not had to remove them.

Towards the end of today, a co-worker shared with me what he was doing this weekend. Last weekend, he was visiting Newport Beach and came across a large group of people standing along PCH, holding "Yes on 8" signs. He was motivated by their enthusiasm and positive feedback that he is holding the same type of event tomorrow. I was excited to hear of someone who isn't afraid to stand up for what they believe in, isn't afraid to publically announce what he supports, can wear a shirt to Disneyland that says, "A marriage is between a man and a woman".

I've heard several people say that moving to another (remote) state sounds pretty good right now. But what is that telling the people that are against us? "You win! We won't stand our ground...you can have it".

I'm afraid that this election has become the "trendy" one. It's cool to vote this way and popular to vote for this. I'm glad to say I've never been one to follow the trends.

Just like the walls in Europe, I've been tagged

My sweet sister-in-law, Krista, tagged me! Yippee!

I had to go to my photo files, click on the 4th folder and pick the 4th picture. Since we just saved all of our "main" photos to cd's, I had to go to my personal folder. And this is what I found...

This was the cake that I made for Kari's work baby shower when she was pregnant with Will (obviously). Almost as cute as the kid himself.

I tag...Nicole, Katie, Michelle, Catherine & Kristi.

(Almost) Officially Ready for Halloween!

I still need to get my costume...then we'll be ready.

LaVor's parents came over last night and we carved pumpkins. All different but creative and cute!

The dirty work

Kathy's - LaVor's - Kimberly's

Bridge School Benefit Concert

Last night was the 22nd Annual Bridge School Benefit Concert, held at the Shoreline Amphitheatre.

This was the second year that we had the opportunity to attend. Unfortunately, our camera was considered "professional" so we had to rely on my cell phone. I apologize in advance.

My favorites were Sarah McLachlan, Norah Jones & Jack Johnson. But the other Artists that performed were Band of Horses, Cat Powers, Wilco, Death Cab for Cutie & Neil Young.

(Tilt your head to the right for these next two)





Things I enjoyed:
Music
Company
Weather
Snacks
Little girls in front of us dancing


Things I didn't enjoy:
Everyone talking about Obama...it felt like the Democratic Convention
Weed being blown in our direction
Security Guard accusing us of smoking weed
Blanket getting damp
Nasty feet of woman sitting behind us, resting on our blanket

1st Annual Passionately Pink for the Cure Walk

Last Saturday, the Jibbley girls held the 1st Annual P.P.F.T.C. walk @ Quarry Lakes. We had a great turn out and were so excited that other people were excited to join us in the fight against breast cancer! We raised over $200.00 to donate to the Susan G. Komen foundation.

The Jibbley Girls

The great group of walkers!

My mom, me, LaVor & LaVor's mom

Mean Auntie Popie

When I got to Kari's house yesterday, Will had just woken up and still had his binky in his mouth. I took it out so he could tell me something and wouldn't let him have it back. Kari & Alex are trying to only let him use it when he sleeps.

The cute kid that he is, he tries to sneak it back in his mouth. Once he gets it in his mouth, he looks at me like, "I wonder how long until she notices". I notice and pull the thing back out.

After one of our "sneak" games, he goes up to Kari and said, "Popie said 'NO!' No more dubby!". My 2 year old nephew tattled on me! Kari and I couldn't help but burst into laughter. He mentioned it a few more times before Kari left for work and the second she walked in last night, he said, "Popie said 'NO!'". Seriously, how did the kid remember THAT after we went to Target, saw the BART train, watched episode after episode of "Max & Ruby", picked Claire up from school, went to the ice creamery? I talked to Kari today and she said he was still bringing it up last night.

He's hilarious and I love him...dubby and all.

Growths or accessories?

While doing my routine blog stalking...well, not stalking, more "browsing", I've noticed a trend. And it's a weird one.


Is this cute to anyone? And no, not the chunky baby, but the darn flower on her head! Is she supposed to be a miner looking for gems? Because it reminds me of this...

Headbands are great! Heck, I still wear them. But are flowers that are bigger than your kids head really necessary?

I resembled a 4 year old boy

When Claire's friend, Prajed (sp), came by to play with her this afternoon, I noticed the shirt he was wearing. A blue polo with red and yellow horizontal stripes. I actually thought it was a shirt I once owned.

(It had to be cropped. I was apparently trying to grow out my bangs, had curled my hair some funky way and used some eye make-up that made me look ill. Nothing good about that picture.
And yes, I don't have a chest. Not sure the "hunched" look helped any.)

When I was little, I re-named myself "Danny" and wanted to be a boy (thank goodness that phase passed). Apparently that phase didn't end as quickly as I thought. Seeing Prajed in his shirt made me realize that while in high school, I dressed like a 4 year old boy.

I spent most of my shopping time at thrift stores, which I have nothing against. I still have several items that I bought years ago. I just don't think shopping in the little boys section AT thrift stores is the coolest.

Thank goodness I've accepted the name "Kimberly" and have found some sense of style, in the girls departments.