Nerding Out

For starters I am a NERD..no I am not trying to hide it, I am actually really proud of it. But often times I come across equations, problems, or concepts that I need to know more about and when I do I go to my buddy Sal. I wish I knew him personally, but he is brilliant and in my opinion changing the world of education and learning.

Here is the link Khan Academy

He can really teach you practically ANYTHING!

Also, like I said before...Khan Academy is really changing the world. Here is their mission statement, "The mission of the Khan Academy is to provide access to high quality instruction to anyone, anywhere. It was founded by Salman Khan who has recorded over 1,800 videos on math, science, finance, and economics at khanacademy.org"

I know this is a nerdy post, but it Khan Academy makes me SOO happy. And if your kids are driving you nuts this is a good site to throw them on!

Amazing Weekend...

I cant lie and say this weekend wasn't loads of fun:

Ryan went to Father's and Son's campout with cousins, uncles, grandpa,and Adam

While he was away I,
Grubbed at Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles with great company!!
Ate Dots Cupcakes (try it, they are in Pasadena)
Stayed up late playing Rummicube and watching The Office
Brunched with my sisters as well as, Rachel, Katie and Camille also sisters, at The Avocado House in Chino --A M A Z I N G..seriously life changing..that post will soon come.
Took a Saturday Nap
Watched Movies at home and ordered pizza with my boys
Sipped Hot Coco from Starbucks in bed brought home by my sweet hubby
Watched "How Do you Know"--Adam cant pass up a Reese Chick Flick he admitted it himself
Spent time with my brother and his family grubbing on kabobs, and taught the under 8 crowd how to play Clue ..which brought out plenty of giggles from me and Sarah
And today is Monday..I registered for the class I need over summer and GOT IT!
Adam and I dropped Ryan off at school and then went to the mall and enjoyed shopping (doing returns and getting cuter shorts that don't make me look like a pirate). Strolling around, and then delicious taco bell.

But you want to know what the best part was?
I have lost 30 lbs since January...yup 30 LBS!!! The new shorts I got at the mall today were 2 sizes smaller than what I was in January. I danced out of the dressing room, Adam laughed, but it is wonderful. Seriously, I LOVE Weight Watchers..amazing.

Yes I Did...

Yes I did watch the Royal wedding. I didn't wake up at 1:00 am I watched coverage this afternoon. The Hubs was making fun of me, and then I caught him standing in front of the "telly" with a huge smile. Like ear to ear. I called him out on it, he responded, "weddings just make me really happy."

But I just have one comment...this came from my sister April's mouth, "Don't these two look like the evil step sisters from Cinderella?" Discuss amongst yourselves.

Week In Recap..

I cant believe April is almost over..let the countdown to summer begin. So here are the Hammy's adventures for the past week.

Adam and I saw Soul Surfer and really liked it. Adam claimed we were going because he knew how bad I wanted to see it, but secretly I think he really was anxious to see it too!

Plus Bethanny Hamilton is awesome and it is pretty cool we have the same last name, right?


Grubbed at Lucille's while listening to some awesome Blues music, and watching hockey playoffs!


Went to the Elementary School Talent Show where Ryan and his friends did school cheers. They were so cute, and so many of the kids were very talented. Ryan has decided next year he is going to play the ukulele..better start practicing kid!


We got goodies from the Ice Cream Man. Although, it wasn't as amazing as I remember it being as a kid. Plus, he was out of Big Sticks and didnt even have screwballs WHAT THE???
(I remember eating screwballs from The Stefans house growing up all the time, I think there freezer was the first place I went when I walk through their front door)

So I settled for this beauty which was an excellent choice, and I enjoyed it while I watched Adam change my break pads and rotors.

I cant lie Adam was pretty impressive. It took him almost 5 hours to figure all of it out because Honda screws on their rotors. Long story short, YouTube and Honda message boards helped us figure out the problem. After using a blow torch and a drill I have new breaks and rotors, and we saved a ton of money!



We had a quick family trip to Disneyland. Just for posterity sake I killed the boys on Toy Story Mania..nothing like friendly competition!
I love these two guys!


Silly faces, their strange no denying!

Disneyland...My Happy Place

I love Disneyland, I have been a passholder for most of my life. I know the park like my own house, I know the best days to go and the best months. I have been all over the park. So here our my current fav's of Disneyland.

I love Story Book Land it is one of my favorite rides in the park, plus I think it is a great crowd pleaser...to be honest I am smitten with Disneys Gardens and all the horticulture they embrace. It is AMAZING. I have actually pick and ingested a strawberry I saw growing...yes I am sure it was filled with pesticides but I just had to.

The CORN DOG stand is AMAZING. They are greasy and the line can be CRAZY long, but nothing is as tasty as a Corn Dog. Honorable mention next door is the Plaza Inn..it has great food and large portions but more of a sit down vibe and a little pricier but you can share!

White Water Snacks is inside the Grand California Hotel. It is a nice way to escape and get food that is hot and prepared when you order it. The staff is nice, it is usually pretty mellow and it is a great way to enjoy the hotel without paying to stay there. Not to mention the GREAT nachos, Adam and I can share an order and both leave stuffed.


My other tip is Enjoy the park, not just the rides. I like letting Ryan run around in the water features, enjoy free tortillas, and just explore.

I like to brown bag it on occasion and eat downstairs at the Hungry Bear. It is quiet and relaxing, plus the kids enjoy feeding the ducks.
My other must is the Dole Pineapple Whip located at the entrance of Adventrureland. I have used this picture before, mainly because the weirdo worker. But seriously it is refreshing and tasty! Next time you go try it, and don't wait in the long line, just go into the tiki rooom like and it is WAY faster!

My Very Special Secret is the Secret Bathroom. It isn't located on a map, and it is a singe bathroom with a door so you can be ALL ALONE!
This bathroom is right next to the Cast Members Entry at the Plaza Gardens stage. It is a family restroom and IS NOT located on the map "as a bathroom" It is located as a baby changing center though. Enjoy!



Enjoy my favorites of Disneyland! But in the words of my boy LeVar Burton (Reading Rainbow), "But you don't have to take my word for it"

Can't Complain...

I Enjoyed a great weekend, and when I wake up tomorrow morning I am on Spring Break!

This weekend I....
Played ALOT of Bop It! with Ryan, I received it for my birthday and I am currently the high score holder...any challengers?

Read magazines...

Ate the worlds BEST homemade matzo ball soup courtesy of my buddy Michelle..I seriously crave this stuff...


I studied alot... ALOT of Cardiology and Circulatory System...I don't consider myself M.C. Escher but I am pretty proud of my sketch...

and watched this cute guy play hockey! He scored 2 points!



Not to mention I had a beautiful run with my sister April and my Mom

Baked some yummy chocolate chip cookies

and enjoyed a wonderful Sunday at church, and I am looking forward to a beautiful Easter and celebrating our Savior!

I am hoping to have a few adventures this week while being off, maybe a museum, the beach, and walking Ryan to school each morning!

Dear Miss Manners...

So today has been full of adventure..okay not really at all..but I like my Saturdays that way. The pictures are from our adventures today. After finally getting out of the house this afternoon I took Ryan to get a free haircut (who doesn't love free stuff?) and to finally get my oil change. Side note: I hate doing anything that has to do with my car...this includes getting gas, going to get new breaks, oil changes..you get the point. I know it is MY car but still. I would rather move to a city with public transit and walk then have to continue getting gas and worrying about tire rotations. SO I decided that I needed an oil change, considering the digital readout on my car was telling me I was -475 miles past the recommended mileage. So I went to a place I had a coupon for, if its not free I like a discount.Sadly due to Ryan's large stature he will never make it as a jockey, but I don't have the heart to tell him. He rides weekly out in front of Albertsons..come place your bets.

As we walked into the waiting area ALL the seats were occupied by men. Darn it I really wanted to sit down. But nobody offered or even glanced over which brings me to my point when did men stop having any manners??

Some people say they died with women "coming into their own" , I choose to think that mothers are just doing a poor job.

So I proceeded to sit next to Ryan at the childrens' table while we waited. I also made it a point to talk to him about giving up his seat for a women if there are no seats available. I try to make it a point to have Ryan open doors for me and to teach him manners although sometimes my attempts are not so great..I find great pleasure in burping because it is something I am really good at and seriously.... it is funny.

Also I feel like I can officially say it Adam got a new job and will be working at AMR in the Rancho Cucamonga Division....so hide your kids, hide your wife, and hide your husbands because he is driving an ambulance in a community near you! Although he just switched from one ambulance company to another AMR runs ALS (Advanced Life Support) calls and 911, and he will not be commuting, so we are very excited!