My review: FIVE GUYS Burger & Fries

I noticed a new burger joint on 5600 west in West Valley. Surprisingly for a Saturday we had nothing planned. So we went there to check it out.. We walked in and I think everyone (about 10 ppl) behind the counter greeted us..hehehe. I was in shock I didn't even get what they said. I know I heard something as we walked in and all these big grins on their faces. Getting excited at this point. The atmosphere seemed fun and it was pretty crowded too. We looked over the menu and I immediately thought of In and Out where you just have your burgers. Nothing special or exotic on the menu. Just burgers and fries. We each ordered a bacon cheeseburger with the fixens.. My kids the lil kids version of course. Totally yummy. Juicy burger and hooked up to your likings with cooked onions mushrooms lettuce tomato mayo...yummy!!! ...but for the price, not worth it. For a burger and fries joint, too too pricey. Total price $33 for a family of four. And thats with my kids getting water. So yeah..PRICEY. So I'll stick to my Mcdonald's dollar menu..LOL. Seriously!!!

Music Phone..

My kids know the routine right when they get home from school. Call mommy at work. Here’s a convo between me and my Princess today...

Princess: Mom, I learned a new song
Me: Cool, can you sing it to me
Princess: *Start singing the song over the phone*
This land is your land, This land is my land, From California to the New York Island, from the red wood forest to the gulf stream waters, this land…..
Me: (Thinking to myself, her voice keeps cutting in and out)
*meany me interrupts her song LOL* I say “HEY”
Princess: Yeah Mom
Me: Are you marching while your singing?
Princess: *Laughs* and say “Yeah” giggles…
Me: You’re a fob just like your daddy..*we both laugh*

I had to call up daddy to tell him cause I thought it was too funny. Of course, he says..”your daughter is a fob like you” LOL. Fob and all, that was too funny her marching and singing over the phone. She is sooo proud of her new song she is learning in school. I will make a special request to have her sing it for me when I’m home.

Scrambled April..LOL

Don’t know what else to title this blog.. I can’t believe that April has come and gone and not one post from me. Was I not just excited about blogging..Terrible! Anyhoo, here is my attempt to summarize all the happenings this month. There were a few important events that I can not believe I did not document. Here it goes….

April – I’m back in the YW presidency. As 2nd counselor. I have mixed feelings about my newest calling. The youth is a very demanding calling with something to do everyweek. That’s probably the most worst part of it. However, I love the ladies that I serve with and know that we will all work together to have a great program. Total in the past 2-3 years we’ve been at our RP ward, I’ve been called in and out of the YW like 10 times..Serious. Well wish me luck!!!
April 1st – Not only is it April Fool’s day to the world, but it is Happy Birthday to mommy and mama dearest. And anyone who knows my mom, knows that her birthday suits her. She’s is not your prankster type at all, but always sees the humor in everything. Probably even when it shouldn’t be funny…haha. We gathered together with the family to celebrate her bday with dinner and dessert. The family had a good time..
April 2nd – My mom goes in for knee surgery. Honestly knee surgery is not all that serious. But for us, it was. This is our mom and when you think of hospitals and surgery, I just get nervous. My mom was a good sport about her surgery. She had to get pics of her in her gown and everything to send to her friends. Who does that? Hahah. That’s how dorky my mom is. Fortunate to see the surgery was a success. We greatly appreciate all the flowers and words of comfort she received from everyone. We knew by all those who visited and called how loved our mother is. Thank you all very much.
April 4th – My baby PRINCESS turned 7. OMG..she is growing up too too fast. Please can we go back a couple of years..well maybe not. LOL. Kept her bday simple with cake and ice cream. She has outgrown her toddler bike so all she wanted was a big girl bike. And that she got. Love you babygirl.
April 10th – Mr COD and I celebrated our 10th year wedding anniversary. Like Whoa…Oldies. Hahaha. Time flies by too too fast. It definitely is an anniversary worth celebrating. Too bad Mr George Washington was no where to be found. LOL. So we kept it simple with dinner at Tuscano at the gateway and a sleepover at Mr. Holiday Inn. Thanks to my BF for the hookup. It honestly felt like we were far away.. Love the 10 years so far and look forward too many many more happy times and headaches with my honey bunches of COD.
April 12th - EASTER. This year everything didn’t go as plan. The weather Easter weekend was crappy. I was too into spending quality time for my anniversary that I really didn’t get into Easter. Sorry kids. Thank you to my SILs (love ya ladies) who were sweet enuf to provide easter baskets for my kids. And luckily JCP was having a good enuf sale that my children got easter outfits. I left it for FHE to help them understand the true meaning of easter. Next Easter I’ll be more prepared. HOPEFULLY!!!
April 14th – PRINCESS’s first dance class with the talents of MH. She was way excited to start her classes. She loves the dances of Polynesia. And I’m grateful she’ll have the opportunity to learn from someone who knows whats she’s doing. So no more youtube.com for us. LOL.
April 18th – A and K’s wedding.. So for the most part the whole month of April we tried to fit in the kids dance practice along with the already busy schedule we all have. A and K were sealed in the SLC Temple. The sealing was as always beautiful and the spirit was truly felt. It was the first boy wedding and also first palagi wedding (lol) for my mom’s side of the family. So it was very laid back compared to the other weddings. Everything was wonderful. From the sealing, pictures, reception, afterwards....the whole nine yard. Not bragging or anything. But it truly was a great wedding. K’s family are wonderful people and my cuzzin A is blessed to have awesome in-laws. Congrats you two…
April 19th – Sad day for me and my kids..LOL. Mr COD left today to cali and then on to NZ. My FIL will be getting married in NZ on April 25th. This is the first long trip he has taken by himself. And I hate it. I miss my honeyboo sooo much. And so do the kids. My PRINCESS cried the first nite so we had to make a call to daddy to make her better. And then every nite after that..hehe. We really were happy he could be there for his dads special day. But dang, I hate these long trips. Next time around, we’re all going. Hahaha. Meaning next LONG trip around…duh! I have to do a whole separate blog about his time in NZ. First for him….
April 25th – Happy 2nd Birthday to my niecey J-TAP. We were busy this weekend with Jerzy’s bday bash. She shares close bdays with her first cousin on her dads side. And since he was having a big 1st bday last year, my sis and bro-in-law didn’t want to take away from his celebration to give her a big party. So they waited and this year Miss J was able to have her big celebration. Thanks also to her 2nd parents, V&M T. The weather was crappy still. But that did not stop the Tapusoa’s and Tuinei’s from getting the party started..hahaha. J had a circus themed party with fun, food and games. All went well and J enjoyed herself and all the goodies she got. Thank you to our family and friends for your support.
April 29th – Preseason just ended and today is the first game of the regular softball season for my PRINCESS. Another one of her pastime activities. I love the game of softball and want my daughter to love it and play it. This is her 2nd year playing and so far she likes it but not love it. LOL. She’ll come around though. She better..Hahaha. I think she likes that she is playing with her favorite buddies. BTW, they won 5 to 3. Hehehe. Good luck Sweet Peas (her team name) for the rest of the season.

Well as you can see, its been a crazy month. And I’m glad its finally come to an end and I can sort of breathe.. My honeyboo is home and my kids are healthy. My life is truly blessed. So I can’t complain. Now…on to the next month. We’ll see what May has to bring….

This post would have been better with pictures but unfortunately I have no working cameras. I’ll be saving up to get one. Hopefully soon…

happy birthday KUEEN...

So today is also my sister #5's birthday. We'll call her KUEEN... Those who know her knows her as Kueen ___ (insert her real name LOL). She lives in N. Cali w/ sister #2 so we won't be having a lil gathering to celebrate. Bummer, would have been a good excuse to go stuff my face..LOL. I just wanna let my sister Kueen (LOL) know that I love her and am grateful to have her as my sister. We hope your 24th bday is all that and more. Hopefully the S* family spoil you on your bday. My lil Princess misses having you around for girlee girl things..hahaha. Love ya girl. Can't wait to see ya next month.

YAY me...LOL

So this isn't that important but I just had to post it anyway because I'm soooo proud of myself. LOL. Today, I finally made it back to the gym...YAY ME!!! Gotta give a shout out to my workout buddy "L" for getting me out there today. We did it. After procrastinating and making excuses, we finally got our muli's out there. Trust me, I was dying on the ilyptical (sp?) but knew I had to give it a go. Hopefully once we're back into the swing of things we can get back into Zumba. Zumba makes working out so fun. Even though I'm clumsy and off beat, I love that I'm working out. I hope today will be the start to a change of lifestyle for me. Ok, thats my short and sweet post for the day. Now I'm gonna go have some ice cream...hahahaha. J/k.

the ECONOMY sucks...

When I learned of the Great Depression during my school days, never did I think that I would have to live thru it during my life time. Grant it, we have been more fortunate now as they were back then. And have been advised from great leaders to be prepared. But losing your job is a big deal. And changes ones life drastically. Or at least I know it will mine..

With the economy the way it is, it should be no surprise that they would start to make job cuts in my company. Especially given the fact that I work for a retail company. Our success for the most part depends on the success of our stores. I find pride in the fact that I work for a company that has been around for over 100 years. And try to be very optimistic and just hope that with our past success that we will be able to get thru the hard times. But who am I kidding, I could very well lose my job. Soon too!! It has been a sad week at work as we’ve had some job cuts in the accounting center. Some of which is my direct area manager and assistant manager. Two of the most smart, honest and hard working individuals I’ve ever worked with. I was speechless as I heard the news. We have known for some time now of cut backs, but never did I think that it would be individuals that I work directly with. My heart aches for these women who have families to care for. One of which whose spouse has also lost his job. It’s been a few days of sorrow and tears. I would compare the feelings as if going thru the death of a close friend. The morale of our area has just plummet. I personally haven’t been able to concentrate on work and get anything done. I’ll have angry suppliers wondering why they haven’t been paid..hehehe. But I can’t help but to think of these outstanding women who have worked practically there entire adult life for this company and to pretty much be toss to the side. They were notified yesterday and today is there last day of work. Like Whoa…where is the love. I hope and pray that they will have much luck in the employment world. May they have many doors of opportunity opened up to them. They are very talented and smart and I know that they’ll get thru this hardship. Its been a pleasure working with these ladies and I have learned soooo much from them. Good Luck SR and JH.

BTW, if your looking for something for your family and home, stop by any JCPenney store or check us out online at http://www.jcpenney.com/ . Hahaha. Hey, I’ve gotta do my part to keep the company going so I can hold on to my JOB.. Hehehe.

OMW..just noticed today is Friday the 13th...hmmmmmmm. LOL.

meet the "TALOA" family

Well its only necessary to make the introduction of the family my first blog. So here I am introducing the blog family to my family....

The main man, macho man, my #1, priestood holder, hardworking, comedian, lazy lounger, the head of our family..we'll call him Mr.Call of Duty..LOL. He's all that I've mentioned and more. We'll call him Mr. Call of Duty because thats his #1 favorite past time activity, playing COD on the 360. I hate it but it keeps him happy. When he's happy, I'm happy. He helps out when he can and we appreciate him for all that he has done and continues to do for our family. Born in N.Y., childhoold in the Bay (Daly City..YAY 49ers and GS Warriors) now Rose Park is home.
The main squeeze, hotmamma (haha), comforter, family doctor, taxi driver, house maid, family chef, hairdresser, family shopper, sometime stylist, working mother and family blogger is myself. We'll call me The Mrs. Hahaha. So original huh? I'm easy to please most of the time. Love being with my family. Keeping things cool and simple is what I like. Born in Am Samoa (Faleniu), childhood in L.A. (Compton/Lynwood) and now home is Rose Park.
Our big boy, mommy's bigtime helper, older brother, laid back, calm, cool and collected only son we'll call J-Rock. He is 11. Our one and only boy who is my right hand man. I know I can always count on my baby boy to get things done. Most of the time..LOL. J-Rock never wants to disappoint mommy and daddy and shows in how hard he works at home and school. Favorite sport is football. Loves BYU (boo..hehe). Has many NFL favorites. Kind of a band wagon fan. hehe. Loves the Jazz. Go D-Will. Enjoys being a boy and trying to be a daredevil although he is an angel at heart.
And lastly, our only daughter who we will call Princess is our baby girl. Diva of the family. Not soo much her fault. But as the baby of the family, mommy lets her get away with things easily. She is a gentle child but will have her monster moments. She's our talker, and our singer, and our writer, and our athlete, she tries to be a dancer..but, we won't go there..LOL. She drives her brother crazy but what lil girl doesn't. She is a very smart girl. I think she'll be my doctor. Hahaha. She loves the girly girl things but at times like to get down and dirty like a tomboy. She is 6 going on 16.

Thats our family in a nutshell. We'll try and update this blog as often as we can. To share our story and to keep our friends and family posted. We are glad you came by for a visit. God bless you.

Softball life..

My babygirl is sooo tiny here.. Where it started to get serious.. LOL

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