Memorial Day

We had a great Memorial Day weekend.  Friday we drove to Redlands and had a great dinner with the McNairys and the Boghs.  After wonderful food, great conversation, and a late night we finished our trip onto Palm Springs.  We spent the rest of the weekend at my grandparents house.  Dan, Steph, and baby J joined us for Saturday.  We talked, snacked, talked some more, and went out to dinner.  Sunday we enjoyed breakfast together, church, and more talking.  Little S joined us in the afternoon for swimming and a lovely dinner outside on the patio.  

Ryan and little S

baby J

me and little S

Dan and baby J

Dan, Steph, and the girls left Sunday evening.  Monday Ryan and I enjoyed a round of golf, shopping at Target, and swimming.  

The end of a great weekend was dinner at Kobe Steakhouse.  This was Ryan's first time at a Japanese restaurant where they cook in front of you.  It was an interesting evening and great food.   

Have you ever laughed out loud when you were by your self?

I did last night.
Let me set the stage for you. I stopped at In-N-Out after a business dinner to get Ryan some food. In-N-Out is right off the freeway tucked between some gas stations but not much else around. I went through the drive through because I was lazy and didn’t want to get out of my car. After I paid and got the food I was pulling though the parking lot making my way to the exit. In the dark I could see a man walking towards In-N-Out. He was fully decked out in his cowboy attire. Vest, chaps with side fringe, cowboy boots, and a huge hat. I though it was a little funny seeing this man full clothed in cowboy attired strutting into In-N-Out burger. I smiled at the sight and I kept driving just in time to see a huge horse standing next to a palm tree in the parking lot. Are you kidding me? This cowboy rode his HORSE to In-N-Out at 10 o’clock at night in the middle of Santa Barbara CA and tied him to a PALM TREE to make sure he didn’t run away. It was awesome.

Happy Friday

My niece is so stinking cute. I haven't seen her in a month and a half and that is way too long.

These pictures are going to make my mom worry... But we are ok

I took these pictures yesterday.

This is in the parking lot of my office looking right at the fire. The scary part is that the flames were at eye level.

This is from the window in my office. The fire is to the back of me but the wind was blowing the smoke right over head.

He's off to...

Johannesburg, South Africa

Where's it going to be?

Kyle (my brother-in-law) got his mission call this morning but he hasn't opened it yet. He is waiting until he can be with the family this evening. I can't wait to hear where he is going. Maybe Japan or the Philippines or South America or Africa or Canada or Alaska or Germany or Tahiti or New York, who knows your guess is as good as mine.

More Pictures of Isabel's blessing

The weather in Reno was perfect.Rod (Ryan's Dad), Ryan, Craig (my dad), Chris (my brother-in-law), Mike (Chris' Dad), Laif Meidell (Chris' Bishop), Dan Dyer (family friend)
From left to right

Rod and Gay (Ryan's parents), Ryan, Me, Chris, Nicole and Isabel, Debra (Chris' mom), Mike (Chris' dad in front), Laif Meidell (Bishop), Hillary and Jenny (Chris' sisters), Christy and Dan Dyer (family friends), Cami (my sister), Grandma Bailey (my Grandma), Kathleen (family friend), and my mom and dad
Proud parents

Chris' mom made Isabel's outfit

Isabel was passed around like crazy all day long and was a perfect angel about it.

Isabel's middle name is Delone after my grandma Delone Bailey

The O'Duttonmeister Clan

I loved this picture of my grandma

Catching up with Random things

Now that it is April everyone is staring to enjoy trees that look like this. Don't you just love spring.

Santa Barbara is a little different...

I took this picture in January

Our favorite pastime is going for rides on the Vespa

Our favorite beach to watch the sunset

Since we moved to Santa Barbara Ryan has been working out with the UCSB Triathlon club. In February he did his first sprint triathlon at Stanford.

It is hard to see but he is getting out of the nasty bay after the swim.

the bike

And he was still smiling at the end.

I was very proud of him and then at the end of March he did his first Olympic length triathlon at UCSB. That one was a little harder but he still did a great job. I have pictures of will have to add them later. Now I am doubly proud of him.

Easter

Our poor blog has been so neglected. It is time for an update.

Last weekend we journeyed home to Reno to be a part of Isabel’s name and blessing. We had a great time hanging out with the family and eating lots of food. I tried to hold Isabel as much as I was allowed because I miss her as soon as I get in the car to head back to Santa Barbara. She has grown and changed so much in the three weeks that I haven’t seen her. I unfortunately forgot my good camera so there are only a few pictures below but as soon as I get the good ones from Nicole I will post more. The blessing was beautiful and we had a great Easter Sunday all together.

Happy Easter from the Stodtmeisters

Ryan calls these nose kisses

Chubby cheeks, after the blessing we were standing outside taking pictures and Isabel's little rash got bright red. Poor little thing.

This picture doesn't do them justice but her eyes are a beautiful blue. We didn't expect anything else because both mom and dad have awesome blue eyes.

She had her 2 month check up yesterday and here are the stats:

11lbs 8oz and 23 1/2 inches long

Happy 1 month Birthday

Irresistible

Craigslist Find

I found this fun desk from the 40s on Craigslist. I want to repaint so here are the before pictures and as soon as it is done I will post the after pictures.

I like the chair but I don't like the pink.

Pictures from last weekend

I finally got the pictures from last weekend to download so here are just a few.

This one is on my fridge
She was out cold. So cute!

She has the biggest eyes and the cutes chin.

The new do

(Sorry the picture is so bad, but you get the idea)

I have the best sister in the world

My sister is the best. She sends me little pictures of Izzy (I am already trying out nicknames) so I don't miss out on anything. Here she is sleeping soundly after her fist doctors appointment.

This will have to do

I took loads of pictures this weekend but of course I was having issues downloading them. So this will have to do for today until I can figure out what the issue is.

It is official, her name is:

Isabel Delone O'Neil

Delone is my Grandma's name.

She is the sweetest little thing in the world. I held her as much as I could because I know the next time I see her she wont be so small and new. I have to soak it in while I can. I already love being an aunt and Ryan couldn't be more ecstatic about being Uncle Ryan.

Our Niece

We drove for 10 hours through rain, sun, and snow to see this little one.

2/13/09 5:25pm

6lbs 1oz

18 3/4" long

dark hair

(We are waiting on a name)

Mom and baby are doing great.

More pictures to come.

Rain

It is raining today, and I love it because it makes everything look so green.

(More posts to come soon.)

Palm Springs at Christmas

What a beautiful day

Hidden little Treasures

I was downloading some pictures off a camera I don’t use very often and came across some photos I forgot that I had taken.

Happy Birthday Joelle (from July)

Doesn't the city look awesome in these pictures. The blue is perfect.
These pictures make me miss the city and the people there.