(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.

Passionately Pink!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I'm SO excited to get the word out and help in any way I can to end the fight.

A woman who has treated me like one of her daughters was diagnosed yesterday with stage 3 breast cancer. As most of you know by my posts regarding the breast cancer walk in July, until this point, I hadn't had anyone close to me have to face the challenges this disease brings. She's strong, her family is strong and her faith is unbreakable. I know she'll come out on top. LaVor's mom made a moving statement to me tonight. She said, "If she's as special as she sounds, perhaps Heavenly Father wants to bring her home".

My sisters, Mom and I have marked October 18th as our day to help end this disease. I invite you to visit the link The Jibbley Girls and pass the word around. We really want to try and get as many people involved as we can. The more people that know about the cause, the closer we are to finding a cure.

We look forward to seeing you on October 18th!