Today is your birthday Andie Rose Taylor

This morning Andie Rose Taylor was born, 7 pounds! Congratulations to Hill, Christian and Holden. Hill is doing well, much better now that Andie is out! Welcome to the world Andie, I am so excited to be an auntie again to another Taylor!

Where is my I heart Mia pin?

Last night Billy and I were going through old pics when I came across a series of pictures of me wearing my I love Mia pin.....Mia, did I give that back to you to give to Gavin? If so...he better be wearing it. I loved that pin and Mia!

Something for Billy

http://www.t-g-u.com/

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARA HARTY (MY FOOD, TV AND HUMOR SOULMATE)

I Love you Sar! Since I am doing this from work I do not have a fun montage ode to Sar, I will later on this week. I love you sar so much for the person you are and the wonderful, gorgeous, smart, funny, honest, loyal friend that you are. You are one of my best friends, I love you dearly...even though you sing like Jewel. Thank you for teaching me how to say 12! xoxo lulu I KNOW!!!!!!!!

In a Nut Shell

Well, it's been a hell of a past couple of months. Lots has happened, I haven't been able to take a lot of pics, or really remember even that much but this is what I have so far....they are not taken in any order, but you get it. Marriage (no folks not me) babies...everyone's seems to be having them, birthdays, parties, lots of good dinners, lots of concerts,reconnecting with old friend and much more. I am back, I found my camera (I can stop using my cell phone) I will give you all more updates on my life as I know it!

Yay, the Lakers Won!

Okay really quick, Laker won, barely. WE game (BEAST IS BACK), good food, good company, always many laughs. I know, just a little obsessed with Lo, but she is truly to die for! And a really cute pic of Princess Leah. Now Thatch, you have to read my blog, don't be a hater TBONE just because my music is better than yours!

If you're ever in Hermosa Beach

Please go and see my friend Tim Pape's new play Doll. He is a brilliant young fellow, and it shows! It's playing Saturday and Sunday nights at 7:30 at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse 2nd Story Theater for 3 more weeks. See you there!

Chanel’s Latest Hot Item: The Fly-fishing Rod -- The Cut: New York Magazine's Fashion Blog

Karl Lagerfeld is fabulous and all, but you have got to be kidding me!

Chanel’s Latest Hot Item: The Fly-fishing Rod -- The Cut: New York Magazine's Fashion Blog

A bit of culture...

'So it's really not East or West, it's really part of the human experience that you are given certain conditioning and a certain character and that you have to live with that, and make the best you can of it. That is why we love the Hindu tradition, because of all these paradoxes we are confronted with - on the one hand this image of immobility and original knowledge and original uncontaminated being that we carry within ourselves, and on the other hand the deepest human desire: the desire for a narrative. And interesting narratives imply conflict. A narrative without conflict is boring - this is why I get very diffident about presentations of yoga or contemplative practices as "conflict free". When I hear about peace I get mad, because there is no such thing as peace, there is always war. It's either war with the other, or war within. If you are wise, it's war within.'
Francesco Clemente

Reviews

This is about as New York we could get!

Can you believe Hill's is with child?
Last night was the night. I met up with the girls at Salt Creek around 6 pm. The bar was so packed with business people and such drinking and watching the Lakers (unfortunately loose) and the Celtics. To my dismay, I thought I would see a bunch of gals having their martinis and going to the see Sex, but no. Lindsday met up with us, but didn't end up going to see the movie (she wanted to watch the game). My thoughts on the movie? If anyone cares, eeeh...Let me start by saying, it was overall a good movie. Great fashion, great hair, funny moments etc. It really wasn't anything like the actual show, it was almost corny? I still loved it, I am actually considering buying the matching sequence robes Smith and Samantha wore on New Years, for Billy and myself? Thoughts? I just love sitting next to Sara during movies. I feel like were the sista's talking, at a very low pitch, and commenting throughout the whole movie. Charlotte's little adopted mandarin child really really killed me. Is it wrong to detest a child? The only good thing about that kid was her cupcake Judith Leiber purse, that was it. SPOILER ALERT..It was really Lily's fault that Big couldn't get out of the limo. If that little beotch would have just handed Carrie's cell to her, we would have had a perfect wedding, no? I digress, overall liked the movie, it gives me hope. If Big & Carrie can make it after 10 years together, so can Billy and I! Hint to Billy if you are reading this...Big proposed to Carrie by putting on a fabulous Manolo Blahnik on her foot...hint hint hint, that's all I need!

Love the bag, hope ya win!

Finally, Sex & The City

Tonight I have a date with Sar, Hill, Alli and Linds for what will be a great night! First we are starting and Salt Creek for apps and drinks and then the movie every female has been waiting to see. I am so excited, even though I will be missing Bubba's softball game, and not to mention the Lake Joints too! By the way, Meg and Sar, aren't you so proud of me and my blog? 3 days in a row!!

My Trip To Ohio

Well, I am not sure if you know, most of you do, but about a week a go my dad called me on my way to work. He informed me that he was in the hospital and needed to a quadruple open heart by-pass surgery. My mom and I flew out immediately to Ohio (mind you 18 years a go he had the same surgery, not quadruple though). My mom and I spent about a week in Toledo Ohio (my mom about 2 weeks). We had a very interesting time. It was a lot of fun actually, loads of laughs, a lot of time spent in the hospital watching Clint Eastwood movies and reminiscing, but all and all was an unexpected great trip. My Dad is doing much better, he has been back at his home for the past 2 weeks. He lives in a great part of downtown Toledo, I know what could be so great about it. The street he lives on almost reminds me of a smaller pace New York city street. Cute antique shops, farmers market, pizza joints, coffee shops, bars and a stable for the police horses! We made friends with the captain of the police, who let us pet and play with the horses. Even though the trip was serious, we ended up making lots of friends (people are so friendly back there), and realizing how much it sucks to fly standby. My mom (and dad as you all know) have worked for the airlines for about 38 plus years. We spent most of our time in stuck in Chicago. My social butterfly mom ran into all of her little friends, had many cups of Starbucks and not to mention ran into a little bunny rabbit outside of our hotel while running to the airport to try to get on yet another flight..Was that rabbit the white rabbit or what? The Alice's were in Wonderland for sure.

I mean please...

How cute is this little muffin? There has been many adorable moments caught of this little munchkin, however this particular one has to be one of my favs! This is my honorary niece Lola Kate Peterson. She is the funniest little thing I have ever met. We just spent some time with her last week, and she truly had us cracking up. Lola was crawling all over the place even with 3 dogs at her side. Her facial expressions are the very best, she is like a little person. Uncle Bubba and Lola were the cutest. I think they bonded so well because Uncle Bubba is almost like a "Big Baby".She looks a lot like her dad, but seems to have a personality a lot like her mom. Once her mom & dad put her to bed, we all seemed to return back to childhood. We had a smoke out (literally) with the Petersons Fire Pit. We made smores, and made fun of Billy, he looked like a perverted old man sitting in the chair passing out the smores. Jen and I had to run away in fright, only because Thatch ate a dog poop flavored smores. The laughs and childhood did not end there. After a lot of peer pressure, I was forced to play with the Peterson's new WE bowling and tennis games. It was quite fun, and a slight workout as well. The best part of the whole evening was watching Thatch create Billy's and my characters. Every time I am around the Petersons I always leave with a sore stomach from laughing so hard, but this one takes the cake. I could not even breath. We all know how competitive Thatcher is, but even with our little characters on a video game, not to mention the actual game itself. I basically looked like a Giant, punk, chola beast, hence my characters name Beast. But, poor Billy. Thatcher really made him perversely grotesque. After many rounds of bowling, Jen pretty much kicked all of our asses, I came in second (with the help of Jen and Bubba), Bubba came in 3rd, and Thatch, I think last. The end of the evening eventually came, of course to our dismay. We left the Petersons, funny enough Jen was still arguing with Thatch on why he made my character so ugly.

Back by popular ( and threats) demand!

Hi Peeps, Alright, so I will start by apologizing. I know, I know it has been awhile, maybe a couple of months since I have posted anything. A lot has happened since we have spoke last. I have a new job for first. I start Monday in my new home away from home Orange County. I will be considered a "party planner" of sorts, so hosting a party and have a lot of money? Please call me! Even though there will be times I will have to work on weekends, I will soon be apart of the regular world, Monday through Friday. This is very exciting for me, I am a little nervous, but can't wait. Did I mention that if I ever have to kill some time, I have Sara right around the corner, I think, and my haven, South Coast Plaza 5 minutes away from my office! Yay!

Those were the Days

Another thanks to Meg for digging this picture up. I believe that this was the third meeting with Billy. We first met at the annual 1441 Halloween Party. I was dressed as a mental patient, Billy was a pirate. Thanks to the help of A LOT of people ( Justin Thirsk, Jen Peterson, Stacey Sarconi, Hillary Taylor, Christian Taylor, Sara Harty, Megan Taylor no relation to the Taylor's and Mia McNeice) ...I stalked, I called, I captured. Since I would not do anything without my girlfriends, I had Billy meet all of us at Manhattan Coolers for dinner and then to Sangria? for dancing and drinks. We have pretty much been inseparable ever since although it's all pretty much a fog, but, 8 1/2 years later, we are still together, yet a couple hair -do's and lbs. different. I miss Manhattan Coolers...

Introductions

This is the newest addition to the family, Oscar Wilde. We also adopted Oscar early January and saved him from a life on the streets dogging coyotes and cars. He now spends his days inside the house, torturing his 4 legged sister, looking out the window, sleeping and chasing shadows.

This is the light of my life Chloe Harvey (Chlobear, Cubbie, Chloista & Punk). Billy and I adopted her about 3 years ago from a shelter in San Bernadino. I highly recommend animal adoption. They absolutely know you are rescuing them from a life behind bars, or sometimes worse. Chloe is very protective of her parents and her turf, she also suffers from extreme anorexia, hence the nickname Chlosita Flockhart.

Gene Taylor

This is my friend Megan aka Gene. She is the reason why I entered this crazy world called blogging. Megan and I were introduced through our mutual friend Mia (aka Meme). We have probably known each other for almost 10years?(maybe more) She has always tried to get me out of my Manhattan Beach Bubble even though I never wanted to leave. She is a true friend, always makes me laugh, and is one of my style icons. Thanks to Megan she is getting me out of my tech challenged bubble and bringing me into this century......Please Meg, you will have to help me with this blog stuff, I someday want my blog to be as fabulous as yours!

By the way. The handsome man in the picture (below) with me is my roommate and soul mate Billy Bernard Harvey. We have been special pals for quite a while ( this November 9 years ). I love him dearly!

Say It Ain't So!

Welcome to my Blog....

I never even thought this would happen. Thanks to my dear dear friend Megan, and especially now that my dearest friend Sara has begun, why can't I? We shall see how long this will last. Oh dear god.