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Making Myself Over in 2012

2012-01-09T21:48:00.000-08:00

Guest post written by LuAnn Wilson

One thing that I have planned for this year is to spend a little more time on myself. I've let work just take over my life and I don't think that it's worth it to take it home with me. Work is work, not my life. I'm trying to just keep that in mind.

My health has definitely suffered from my workaholic attitude, so I'm going to work on exercising regularly again. Plus, eating right is also a top concern of mine. While I was looking online to get some tips about eating right, I ran across some info on a ear aid and thought that it wouldn't hurt to go and get a hearing aid test done. I've been having some hearing problems for a little while now and weould love to get that addressed.

I'm going to start working out before I go to work in the morning as a better way to start my day. Plus, I'll be able to get in my required exercise before I start worrying about the stress of work. A lot of the time I want to just go and watch TV after work anyway so I don't think that exercising after work would work out so well

Kyle's Very Own Chirtmas Tree

2011-12-24T09:23:00.000-08:00

We normally have our tree up after Thanksgiving day but this year kind a the Christmas spirit did not sink in as early as normally does. It's our family tradition to go visit Home Depot and pick out a live tree but not this year. Kyle had been haunting us to get a tree so finally we decided to go to Walmart and he picked out his very own tree. He was so excited and warned us not to help him putting it up. He did great! I added the lights and the topper. The Christmas tree is all decked up with his very own style.
It is beyond compare on how he decorated the house. He is so ready to see what Santa Claus will be bringing to him this Christmas. We are so blessed to be surrounded with loving family, friends and for sending angels to us. Have a joyful Christmas to everyone. Blessed be The Name!!!

Health e Bulletin

2011-11-07T18:46:00.000-08:00

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shotty

2011-11-07T18:24:00.000-08:00

Guest written by our friend Trent Horton

We use hughes net as our satellite internet provider. I never really have any problems with the internet, which is good, because I have decided to start my own freelance writing business where I work from home. I will need to have the internet ( we live really far out) for staying in contact with clients and those people who I will out source my work to. I will also need the internet to send in my completed pieces to my clients. I will be posting and working on my blog in between doing work for clients. I was a little nervous at first, because there are deadlines that I have to meet and being the procrastinator that I am, I can’t afford to have shotty internet service. Luckily, the satellite internet provider that we use has gone really smoothly. I seriously have not had any problems. The internet also works pretty fast. It is actually pretty nice working from home because I can get everything done that I need to at home while I am making money too!

Halloween 2011

2011-11-07T18:16:00.000-08:00

Kyle's favorite character - Anakin!!!

Yee haw @ school with fellow teachers!

Below are Kyle (left) and Jason (right). Kyle ended up wearing his old costume because his Anakin's face and belt got left at the other party!

Kyle and Ayden (right)

Friends at Alexander City. The cheapest way to have a costume is look around what can u find in the house. I used my old blanket (green one) and turn into a thief costume (inspired by Peter Pan).

2011-10-18T19:34:00.000-07:00

2011-10-18T19:29:00.000-07:00

Fishing Rodeo!

2011-09-26T20:37:00.000-07:00

Fishing Rodeo with the scouts! This Kyle's first rodeo with the scouts and with me as his partner. Ironically I'm the wrong partner to the fact that I don't know how to fish and scared of baits especially live ones. Kyle was apprehensive at first of hooking the worm. So he started using the gloves that I brought if in case I have to touch the worms. But it was time consuming indeed but there was a sweet parent who helped us out. After endearing time of hooking using gloves later Kyle had a gut to try it without gloves and voila he got it! Finally he is not scared of worms! We didn't use the casting rod because we both don't know how to do it. It would be nice if Glenn was there it will be perfect but we made a deal. Kyle did really good to the fact that he overcame his fear in holding worms right then is a winner to me!
It's amazing how competition can change your mind and focus!

Scouting Kicks in!

2011-09-12T20:30:00.000-07:00

Kyle is so excited because "scouting is back!" Last year he was a in a Tiger and this year he is in Wolves! He anticipated the events and activities of this year. The first kick in was the "rocket bottle", which was held few weeks ago. He is so proud of his very own creation rocket. We helped him of course by putting the tape around it. We witnessed the successful launching of it! He did great!

Tonight was our first pack meeting and announces the upcoming events and activities for the scouts. He is looking forward for his Fishing Rodeo which will be held at Oak Mountain Birmingham, AL. on Sept. 24th. He earned his first badge tonight (recruit badge)!

What's your favorite ride?

2011-09-10T20:15:00.000-07:00

Weekend is a great time to lay around, be lazy and just be with your family and do some fun stuff! Today, Kyle is so excited because I promised him that we'll go to Alabama Adventure. I was uncertain of going because I just don't feel comfortable. But Kyle felt dismayed and reiterated that this is only the time that he can go because it will be closed and will be re open next year. So we decided to go after his baseball practice. We're so excited because our dear friends are already there waiting on us. This plan was supposed to happen last week but due to the inclement weather we decided to postpone it today. Thank you "Baging for the tickets!" We really enjoyed it except for the roller coaster.

The water was a little bit chilly but once you get a hang on it, it was bearable and the kids surely had a great time. Well since the park is closing early we decided to go to the amusement park for rides.
Let me tell you, I don't like heights but I try to get over it, before I get too old for rides. The first time we went there I refused to ride the roller coaster because I am fledged plus Kyle was just too young for it. We did a lot of rides: Wild River Gorge, Giant Wheel, Hurricane, Scrambler, Midway Carousel, and the Rampage (wooden coaster). We couldn't ride all of it due to limited time but for me and Kyle the Rampage was the scariest ride I ever had, and I refused to ride it again! This ride is the top rated wooden coaster in the world! While we were inside the cube waiting for our turn my heart started pumping so fast. Kyle held my hand so tight and whispered to me "I'm a little scared but let's do it together....". I was about to back out because of fear of heights and the speed. But Kyle wants me to be with him. So Im putting out my tough facade to alleviate his fear. The incharge announced "enjoy your 30 sec. ride!" I was relieved! But that the 30 sec. seemed to me a prolong one. Me and Kyle clung our hands tightly and shut our eyes as we sped and coasted along. It was the most scariest and infurating ride I ever had. I wish I had me a button to stop it so that I can just step out! But guess what? We endured the ride and both nauseated. But by all means we tried it before I get too old for it! But the Rampage (roller coaster) ride is my least favorite! But to be around with beautiful friends is a fun ride!

Four Weddings!?

2011-08-31T18:48:00.000-07:00

This guest post from Lewis Beck

Have y’all ever seen that show called Four Weddings? It comes on TLC and I think it’s just the best thing since sliced bread! My fiancé got us http://www.direct.tv/direct-tv-hd.html satellite so he could watch all his games but I’m always hogging the TV so I can watch my wedding shows. Ours is coming up in December and I think it’s a really fun way to get some ideas and also not to feel so crazy – some of the girls on these shows seem to make it their life’s mission to make everyone around them miserable before their wedding! I try really hard not to do that because I still want everyone to like me when it’s time for my wedding to happen so I try my best to be a nice person about everything including all the planning that I have to drag everyone into. It’s only a few months away now and I’m getting some really good ideas just from watching TV which I never thought was possible!

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2011-08-30T17:39:00.000-07:00

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2011-08-29T21:08:00.000-07:00

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2011-08-13T21:54:00.000-07:00

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2011-08-13T21:21:00.000-07:00

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Entering 2nd Grade!

2011-08-13T20:26:00.000-07:00

Wow years pass by so quickly and just didn't realize that our son is in 2nd grade. Kyle's first day at school was Thursday so the day before his first day he decided to buy a backpack so we went to Kohls to get his backpack. But when we got there he didn't like what they have and he insisted to go to Walmart because he saw what he wants. The price was half of what I thought he would get from Kohls. He wowed me because of his choice and keeps me from splurging money. I'm lovin' it.

That night we fixed his meals and snack for school. I told him to start acquainting himself to try fruits. So he suggested that he might can try grapes, seedless & little ones. He wants to have 3 grapes in his lunch bag but I stuck 5 in it because they were little. When he got home that day I asked him if he did try the grapes? He said that he tried but the peeling making him choked up and he confronted me of why I put 5 grapes instead of 3! I told him that I assumed 5 are ample because they were little. Lesson learned: Do as I say! I am still impress because he did not throw up. Normally if he sees something green or just the texture of it will make him sick. So we made a deal to give another try the next day and I will peel it for him.

The second day of school he came home with a commendation notes from his teacher:

*Great thinking in Math!

*Great Behavior!

Then I asked him if he ate his grapes then he said that "Ah Mommy, I didn't have enough time to eat it." I responded calmly that ok we'll try again... So I guess the grapes episode will be to be continued...

We are so proud of him!!!

Horrible Pain

2011-08-04T17:16:00.000-07:00

Today me and my co-worker Bevs went to Red Cross Headquarter to take 6 hour class for CPR/ First Aid in order for us to be a certified individuals. It was fun learning and soar hands while doing compressions for several times but it was loads of fun to learn. It is really important for us to learn when someone's life is threatens. It might be scary in reality but it's the best tool to have in order to save lives.

Few minutes after I got home I had this excruciating pain in my abdominal areas. It was so painful that I began to sweat and nauseous. I can't barely stand up straight due to the pain. I was thinking- probably because I ate too much Fiber One bars while the class was in session but I have my cycle too so either way. I took some pain reliever and Kyle heated me some heat pads. Sub consciously I was thinking "oh no which first aid do I need to use?" . I threw up once and laid back down, I didn't realize that I fell asleep for an hour or so perhaps the medicine took effect. Right now I feel a little bit better and I hope it won't come back. Thanks for my wonderful nurses.

COWBOY!

2011-07-31T14:18:00.000-07:00

One of Kyle's favorite costume was his cowboy outfit that his Aunt Janne gave him when he was two year old. He wants to wear it on Saturday's Daisy Duke/cowboy party at my friend'd house. So I decided to make him one. I stayed up so late that night to finish it. He was telling me exactly the older one looks like but I don't have enough fabric to go for his long sleeves so I ended up making his vest and pants. Then he asked me if I can take the sheriff badge off from the old one. While I was sewing he keeps looking for his accesories to go with his cowboy outfit and he found his pistol, hankerchief (bandana), hat and then he inisisted to make him a cowboy boots! I said "what!!!" I am not a shoemaker I am just a dressmaker (barely). Well I guess that would be our next project for him to find a cowboy boots.

So proud his costume turn out better!!!

His very own signature pose!

His prize of being a cowboy!

Proud sheriff!

Freebies Arrived

2011-07-29T04:51:00.000-07:00

I'm so excited to come home and finally see my freebies from P&G company and Kimberly -Clark:

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You can get these stuff by joining in their email list and by liking their products. I signed up for Blue Bell ice cream because I love their products too and they gave me a dollar coupon to print out! It's better than not saving at all! Love it!!!

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2011-07-22T22:13:00.000-07:00

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My Sweet Nurse!

2011-07-20T21:01:00.000-07:00

When I got home tonight! I was tired and exhausted. Yesterday I promised my husband that I will cook the squash and the rest of the vegetables that were given by our sweet neighbor but unfortunately I didn't and I can't do it. I just wanna lay down and sleep. I'm not sick just feeling tired and gloomy and restless... The other night I only have 2 or 3 hours of sleep for no reason and today I got up so early and can't get back to sleep. I think my body needs fully recover and ample of sleep. I'm not use to this sleeping routine. I normally snooze off before my eyes will completely shut.

Kyle knew I was tired and he was such a great helper. He gave me massages, fixed me water with ice and even ice cream! I don't feel like eating so I guess that was my supper. He was such a great care taker when I'm sick. I'm glad Glenn feel like fixing their supper because I don't feel like it.

In few more weeks Kyle will be entering 2nd grade and just can't believe it....

Kylesicle!

2011-07-17T13:39:00.000-07:00

So hot to be outside! I rather stay indoor and do some fun stuff! Well I can stay longer indoor if I wanted to! But I am not that inconsiderate for my son! What about him can he stay indoor for the whole day? Of course not! Yesterday we were watching a movie and suddenly he perked up and said... "how can we cool off, mommy?" "Open the fridge and feel the cold air ... (giggling)". I said. "No not that way...(frowned face)", he insisted! So I said "well..." (took back my sarcastic approach) we can make our own popsicle! Then he got so excited!So we both decided to gather all the ingredients on the counter and he insisted to do it all by himself. I will just tell him what to do then he will execute the rest....here we go

Ingredients:

a packet of crystal light or your favorite flavored juice drinks

a glass of water

an empty ice tray

a popsicle sticks (we're out so we used b-b-q skewer divided into halves)

tin foil

freezer

Procedure:

1.) Mix the crystal light or you can just use your favorite juice drink.

2.) Mix it thoroughly

3.) Poor onto the tray

4.) Cover it with tin foil (for the purpose of the stick to stand still) and then stick the popsicle sticks. Put in the freezer for an hour or until it's completely harden.

Have fun!!!

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2011-07-17T12:17:00.000-07:00

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2011-07-17T11:40:00.000-07:00

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Burn extra 80 calories!

2011-07-10T14:59:00.000-07:00

This is a drink that most likely I don't drink. I rather have water than tea. But after reading this article it changed my whole outlook about tea. According to the study that the caffeine might help your body burn 80 extra calories every, according to an American Journal of Clinical Nutrition study. Aim for 3 cups daily. It will satisfies your thirst and yet you are burning calories too! I enjoy drinking it even my hubby was surprised of what made me to like it.