Mrs. Lochridge ~ Blog

So this past Sunday, Trent and I got our engagement photos done. We had Ken Kienow do them. He did a great job and was really fun to work with. Check out his other work here http://kenkienow.blogspot.com/.
We took most of the pictures in downtown San Luis Obispo. The others were done at just random stops along the way. We had so much fun that day; felt like models. We can't wait until the big day. Check out our other shots here http://www.flickr.com/gp/82455003@N00/53R5N1.
Hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!!!

Today Trent's Mom, sister, and I took a drive down to San Luis Obispo to check out The Jack House where Trent and I will be married. I have been there many times but had never taken a tour. The tour was very interesting. The house was originally owned by the Jack family who owned the Jack Ranch Near 41 East. It was built in the late 1800s after they discovered their youngest daughter was seriously ill. They moved from the ranch to SLO to be closer to doctors. But on the long (in those days) journey from the ranch to where the Jack House is today, the ill child died. The Jack family consisted of father,Edgar, mother, Nelly, and five children, including the young girl that passed. They were wealthy and great entertainers. After Edgar and Nelly passed the house was left to the two children that never married. After they died, the remaining family decided they didn't want the house and gave it up to the city, who still owns it today. It had gone through quite a bit of refurbishing before it was what it is today. If you want to know more, take a tour. They are open on Sundays from 1-4pm. I also posted a little video that I had made with the pictures I took. Enjoy!

It has been a long time since my friend Holen and I talked about getting dinner and a movie together, so tonight we finally did. We headed out to a fantastic little Thai restaurant, called Basil. One of my favorites and only three blocks from my house. I love it because of it's atmosphere, but mostly because their food is always so great. We both thought we would try something different from the menu, but went with our usuals. She had the pineapple chicken fried rice, which is actually served in half of a pineapple. And I had the Param Chicken; basically chicken smothered in a really tasty peanut sauce. Both are highly recommended. Well, after good grub and a great chat we decided to head over to the theater to see what was playing. We chose this great new drama with John Cusak, Joan Cusak, and Amanda Peet, called Martian Child. What a great flick. About a recently widowed man who decides to adopt a child. The boy believes he is from mars and is really quite troubled. But John's character takes him in even though he knows he's probably headed straight for a train wreck. The movie was so wonderfully written, and touched both Holen and I so much. For those of you who don't know, Holen is unfortunately a recent widow herself. She said it was actually comforting. So check it out!!!! I posted the trailer. Enjoy!

Trent left this morning to spend the weekend in Santa Cruz with all of his buddies. So, that leaves Ginger and I all to ourselves. There is nothing more rewarding than having the friendship of a dog. She is always right by my side. If I'm upstairs she right there, if I'm laying on the couch, she is right there too. Trent will tell me when he gets home, she'll make no effort to get out of bed. But as soon at I walk through that door, she leaps straight up and out, over to my feet, bouncing up and down until I finally acknowledge her. It's really quite funny! So, even though Trent is gone and I sure do miss him, having Ginger attached at my hip makes it all so much easier. =o) She's such a good lil' Pip!