Phil and Fran’s Wedding

Nicole, Kelly, my parents, and I were fortunate to be able to travel to Arizona last month for my cousin Philip Blair’s wedding.   We flew from Bakersfield to Phoenix.  The weekend was packed with great food, shopping in Scottsdale, visiting with extended family, and gorgeous weather.    We enjoyed catching up with the Hollis family and playing the game “Truth Be Told” (which we have since brought and played and laughed and laughed).   The wedding festivities were lovely and it was a special treat to visit with my Mom’s cousin Kim who traveled all the way from Connecticut to be there.    The weekend concluded with Craig doing a bit of dental work on my Dad which takes a load off my shoulders!     Looking forward to another excuse to visit Arizona next spring……maybe Phil’s twin Patrick will provide another occasion.

Top Ten Reasons Not to Buy Rental Property or Become a Landlord

 

10.    It sucks every bit of time, energy, and money out of you and your pocket. 

9.   Paint ends up on everything you possess.

8.   Tenants that get arrested within the first month of the rental contract.

7.    Borrowing and spending more money than your ever expected too.

6.   Having to repeatedly explain that criminal activity is not allowed.

5.   Getting bit twice by your tenant’s vicious dog.

4.   You can’t sit through a movie without a call from the nice neighbors with noise complaints. 

 

3.   Cleaning and cleaning and more cleaning.   And watch out for how well bleach works! 

2.    The joys of dealing with the building department. 

1.      Despite every effort to make the place nice and attract good tenants, you still  become a SLUM LORD. 

Beginning and Progress Pictures of the House…..

Walking for Joe Kent 2010

This year the FARA Race for Results was held on Easter weekend.  As a result, we didn’t have the best turnout but it was still  a special year for us as a family.   We decided to have special shirts designed in honor of our dear brother Joe.   Kelly, Krissy, and I together designed the shirt with the help of Custom Ink.  The picture  of Joe is from his walking days.  

This year they added a 1/4 mile run for the young children.  We had 4 runners   BUNNY RUNNERS : Adam, Luke, Sienna and Luke 

 

 

The Gonzalez and Ozier families made a bold showing.  Emily and Leif both won medals for their age divisions.   The Ozier’s traveled all the way from San Bernadino to participate. 

 

Also traveling a distance from Yorba Linda was Rick and Wendy.   Randi joined us from Ridgecrest.   Kelly’s friends are wonderful and have been supporters for the past three years. 

And Joe’s Number one Fan:  Elle Tucker

Thanks to all who participated and showed continue to show their love and support to my family.   We are truly blessed with or without a cure for this devastating disease.  Wishing all a Happy Easter!

Before and Afters of Apartment A

BEFORE AFTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BEFORE                                                AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

Race 4 Results 5/10K Run/Walk for FARA

 

Its hard to believe but another year has flown by and its time again for the annual Walk/Run for Friedreich’s Ataxia.  We would love anyone who is interested to join us in raising money and awareness for this devastating disease.    The details are as follows:

When:   Saturday, April 3, 2010

Time:    8:30am

Where:  Yokuts Park in Bakersfield

Entry Fee: $30.00

This includes a T-shirt and BBQ lunch following the race.   They are also having a “Bunny Run” for children this year.  The cost is $15.00 and each child will receive a T-shirt, ribbon, candy filled egg, and lunch also. 

Online registration is available at www.bakersfieldtrackclub.com or on Active. com.   I have registration forms available if anyone needs them.  Thanks to all who have supported us in the past!   Looking forward to a fun day on Saturday, April 3rd!

Looking for good renters…

For this cute little 670 ft apartment.  Two bedroom. One bath.  Laundry room.  Yard. Patio.  Close to shopping center and beautiful view of the mountains and of course Arlies’s Bar.

Here’s a quick tour through Apartment B.

 Views of the living room………….. 

Views of Kitchen………………..

 

 

Views of the Laundry Room…………

Views of the Bedrooms and Closets……….

 

The Money Pit---a few before and after……