From the website:
On March 24, 2008, Matt Logelin posted on the joyous arrival of his and wife Liz's new baby. Madeline was born small -- 3 lbs. 14 oz. -- but healthy. The blog took a horrific turn when Liz died one day later after a lethal blood clot lodged in her lung. "It's an understatement to say my life has changed," he told ParentDish.com. "I had a birth and a death in 27 hours."
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Saturday, January 31, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
Fun day with Friends!
DJ is enrolled twice a week in the preschool program here in town.
He LOVES going and has made a great little group of friends. Here's some photos I took of the 'CREW' after class the other day. As you can see, they're NOT shy at all. HaHa!
Remember THIS?
I am happy to report, this new school is excellent and I have NO complaints. There are 2 teachers in the room and they are serious about supervision. The downside it's only 2 days a week and 2 hours a day. Hey, it's better than NOTHING and it gives me a little time to myself and gives DJ a little to spend time with people his size! HaHa.
He LOVES going and has made a great little group of friends. Here's some photos I took of the 'CREW' after class the other day. As you can see, they're NOT shy at all. HaHa!
Remember THIS?
I am happy to report, this new school is excellent and I have NO complaints. There are 2 teachers in the room and they are serious about supervision. The downside it's only 2 days a week and 2 hours a day. Hey, it's better than NOTHING and it gives me a little time to myself and gives DJ a little to spend time with people his size! HaHa.
When cravings go south.
Sweet Cake.
I had a serious sweet tooth and couldn't finish this cake quick enough. Needless to say after the cake cooled off and I added the glaze, I wasn't hungry anymore.
My family made sure the cake didn't go to waste though!
HaHa.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Has anyone ever heard of the group, GO FISH?
I love these videos!
Has anyone ever heard of the group, GO FISH?
The Ten Commandment Boogie:
The MOM rhyme:
Bible Book Bop:
Has anyone ever heard of the group, GO FISH?
The Ten Commandment Boogie:
The MOM rhyme:
Bible Book Bop:
To have a friend is to be a friend!
(Colleen is on the far left)
My sweet friend Colleen prayed over our group and read a scripture that encouraged us as a group to grow closer together to encourage one another and strengthen our friendships.
Here's the excerpt from her message to the group:
The Lord cherishes friendships and how he has designed us all to have a friend and BE a friend.
One of my favorite examples of friendship, in the Bible, is Job's friends. In Job 2:11-13 it describes 3 of Job's friends who traveled a long distance to be with him during his enormous struggle (with losing everything).
Crying with him, tearing off their robes to show their grief for Job. Pure friendship and devotion to him.
I know in our group, we have a lot of ladies, and not all of us share the same experiences or personalities (which is a great thing!). But, we share (i pray) a relationship with Christ, and now (i pray) a relationship with one another.
I think the gift of friendship is an amazing blessing from God and I just hope that we can all come together within this group this year and be blessed. Our goal is to be set a part (we don't want to just be another play group) and glorifying Christ within all we do....and godly friendships are the cherry on our spiritual sundae.
It's important for women to have friends. God designed women in a very special way; a way that is able to give to others and share with others. I just pray we can all be there for each other and become friends, lasting friends.
These other stories on friendship are pretty cool too....
*Ruth and Naomi (Ruth 1:16-17)
*David and Jonathan (1 Samuel 18:1-4 and 23:16-18) Check out 2 Samuel 1:17-27! a song written for his dear friend
Anyways, just wanted you to all know that your friendship is valued and the friendship you give others within this group is a true gift and blessing!
Here's Colleen's son, Jack and my son Darrin having a snack getting ready to go outside to tear it up! Hey, that's what boys do! Gotta love it!
It's important for women to have friends. God designed women in a very special way; a way that is able to give to others and share with others. I just pray we can all be there for each other and become friends, lasting friends.
These other stories on friendship are pretty cool too....
*Ruth and Naomi (Ruth 1:16-17)
*David and Jonathan (1 Samuel 18:1-4 and 23:16-18) Check out 2 Samuel 1:17-27! a song written for his dear friend
Anyways, just wanted you to all know that your friendship is valued and the friendship you give others within this group is a true gift and blessing!
As moms and wives we are limited in our time and it's not as easy as it use to be (before children) to have/make friends!! So, just know, that you have friends in this group! true friends
xoxo
All I have to say is this:
Everyone needs a Colleen in their lives. I am truly blessed to have her in my life. She makes me want to be a better friend! :)
Thanks Colleen.
Here's photos from the playdate! The kids had a BLAST!!
xoxo
All I have to say is this:
Everyone needs a Colleen in their lives. I am truly blessed to have her in my life. She makes me want to be a better friend! :)
Thanks Colleen.
Here's photos from the playdate! The kids had a BLAST!!
Here's Colleen's son, Jack and my son Darrin having a snack getting ready to go outside to tear it up! Hey, that's what boys do! Gotta love it!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
A man of the cloth and that ill-nahnah!-Ted Haggard
I guess by now, you've heard about yet another 'man of the word' Ted Haggard being caught up in some SCANDAL! I'm not even moved by any of it. I haven't batted an eye and I'm reserving my judgments on this one. I'm not even going to go there. Why would I? How does that saying go?
He who is without glass windows shouldn't live in a glass house. HUH???
.......OR something like that! HaHa!
You see.......
Problems arise when people choose to put ministers and the like on high pedestals. We have to always remember, they're HUMAN and make MISTAKES (bad/wrong decisions) just like the next person.
I think, they're tempted (even more) when they've been called to lead. I remember when Jim Bakker got 'caught' you would have thought my grandmother lost a family member. Yes, it was that serious for her!
She watched PTL faithfully and was HURT when the 'truth' came out. She was throwing her handkerchief at the TV yelling The Devil is a LIAR! She was dead on by sticking up for Jim Bakker, she would not and could not accept that the man messed up and he messed up big time. In all reality, he was just that. A man. Like most people in this world, A HUMAN, that messed up.
It wasn't until he came out on TV sniffling and slobbering talking about he's sorry and blah, blah. Yeah, I don't wear mascara to this day without thinking of his wife always crying with the makeup running down her face.
Hey, that's comedy when you're a young kid growing up watching this kind of stuff on TV.
I've learned to put all these type of people in the same box as a "regla" dude. They're HUMAN and they make mistakes. They don't walk on water, They can't perform miracles and they're sinners just like the rest of us.
I'm going to go on record right now to say, if it comes out that Joel Osteen is a FRAUD OR he's out there doing some ILL STUFF, I will NEVER be the same again. My heart couldn't handle it. It just couldn't. See, even I have my limits. Hah!
Question: What are your thoughts on the Haggard case or any other situation similar to it?
He who is without glass windows shouldn't live in a glass house. HUH???
.......OR something like that! HaHa!
You see.......
Problems arise when people choose to put ministers and the like on high pedestals. We have to always remember, they're HUMAN and make MISTAKES (bad/wrong decisions) just like the next person.
I think, they're tempted (even more) when they've been called to lead. I remember when Jim Bakker got 'caught' you would have thought my grandmother lost a family member. Yes, it was that serious for her!
She watched PTL faithfully and was HURT when the 'truth' came out. She was throwing her handkerchief at the TV yelling The Devil is a LIAR! She was dead on by sticking up for Jim Bakker, she would not and could not accept that the man messed up and he messed up big time. In all reality, he was just that. A man. Like most people in this world, A HUMAN, that messed up.
It wasn't until he came out on TV sniffling and slobbering talking about he's sorry and blah, blah. Yeah, I don't wear mascara to this day without thinking of his wife always crying with the makeup running down her face.
Hey, that's comedy when you're a young kid growing up watching this kind of stuff on TV.
I've learned to put all these type of people in the same box as a "regla" dude. They're HUMAN and they make mistakes. They don't walk on water, They can't perform miracles and they're sinners just like the rest of us.
I'm going to go on record right now to say, if it comes out that Joel Osteen is a FRAUD OR he's out there doing some ILL STUFF, I will NEVER be the same again. My heart couldn't handle it. It just couldn't. See, even I have my limits. Hah!
Question: What are your thoughts on the Haggard case or any other situation similar to it?
Lack of Customer Service-Pet Peeve #1009999 to the 40th power.
Check out this recent post by Dwayne.
My response:
WHAT!!!!!! NO way. I can't stand that. It peeves me when a customer service chews gum so, I already know this type of behavior would have thrown me way off! Not that I'm making excuses for this young person because I'm not, it's just that I've noticed people habitually cross lines because NO ONE has taken the time to 'check' their behavior at the door.
As adults, we are responsible for our young people and assisting with the mind molding of their future. It's our responsibility to take the time to 'check' irresponsible behavior of the young people today. Especially those that we come in direct contact with. Most times, they have NO idea. That's why I love your company and what you're doing for the community!! "Tick-Tick bomb about to go off feelings", yeah, I could feel your pain on that one too!!!!!! HaHa!
It's like you walk away from a situation thinking UMMMMMMMM what just happened here?
p.s. Dwayne, I'm not sure if you said anything to the young man because you didn't mention it in your post. From what I know about you, I know you said something to the young man. It's your responsibility!
My response:
WHAT!!!!!! NO way. I can't stand that. It peeves me when a customer service chews gum so, I already know this type of behavior would have thrown me way off! Not that I'm making excuses for this young person because I'm not, it's just that I've noticed people habitually cross lines because NO ONE has taken the time to 'check' their behavior at the door.
As adults, we are responsible for our young people and assisting with the mind molding of their future. It's our responsibility to take the time to 'check' irresponsible behavior of the young people today. Especially those that we come in direct contact with. Most times, they have NO idea. That's why I love your company and what you're doing for the community!! "Tick-Tick bomb about to go off feelings", yeah, I could feel your pain on that one too!!!!!! HaHa!
It's like you walk away from a situation thinking UMMMMMMMM what just happened here?
p.s. Dwayne, I'm not sure if you said anything to the young man because you didn't mention it in your post. From what I know about you, I know you said something to the young man. It's your responsibility!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Pros and Cons for starting or waiting on Kindy! Please, help! Forward to friends! Thanks.
I am biting my nails right now.
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions to make.
My son (age 4) will turn 5 in October 2009.
Which means according to the California School guidelines, he's eligible to start Kindergarten in August 2009.
My question is:
1. IF your child turned 5 before December of a certain school year, did you start them that year OR did you wait until the following year? What were/are the Pros and Cons?
This isn't a DEBATE on which choice is better. It's just a DISCUSSION to find out what worked and didn't work for your situation.
Thank you in advance.
To be honest, I just brought him home from the hospital. How did we get to this point already?
*faints*
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions to make.
My son (age 4) will turn 5 in October 2009.
Which means according to the California School guidelines, he's eligible to start Kindergarten in August 2009.
My question is:
1. IF your child turned 5 before December of a certain school year, did you start them that year OR did you wait until the following year? What were/are the Pros and Cons?
This isn't a DEBATE on which choice is better. It's just a DISCUSSION to find out what worked and didn't work for your situation.
Thank you in advance.
To be honest, I just brought him home from the hospital. How did we get to this point already?
*faints*
Breakfast in Bed!
This weekend was like mostly every weekend, my husband made me breakfast in bed!
How sweeeeeeeet!
LOVELY and I feel spoiled and NOT ashamed to admit it.
HaHa.
Well, needless to say, his work break is over and he's back to work which means NO MORE breakfast in bed until his next holiday. Sad face, Sad face.
I know there was eggs, turkey bacon and spinach in there. How he made it? I'm not sure. I'm just the eater not the cooker!
But, I am going to ask him for the recipe and post it!
How sweeeeeeeet!
LOVELY and I feel spoiled and NOT ashamed to admit it.
HaHa.
Well, needless to say, his work break is over and he's back to work which means NO MORE breakfast in bed until his next holiday. Sad face, Sad face.
I know there was eggs, turkey bacon and spinach in there. How he made it? I'm not sure. I'm just the eater not the cooker!
But, I am going to ask him for the recipe and post it!
Monday, January 26, 2009
Did you have (family) help when you gave birth?
Just read the following question over at CreoleinDC's blog:
Did YOU have help when your babies were born? Who came over? Did you go to someone's home?
My daughter was old enough to help me out once her baby brother was born. It wasn't that she couldn't do a great job because to be honest, she really did. The only thing that sucked was, she was still in High School and had a social life which meant it was all on me. I wouldn't have it any other way. I never wanted her to feel like she had to drop her life to take care of her baby brother. She was expected to help around the help and that she did but, overall, the major responsibility was on me! I'm his MOMMY why wouldn't it be? Hah!
My MIL flew out here from New Jersey to help when DJ was born. Since he was a PREEMIE, needless to say, with the help of my dear dear friend Kim S., my MIL was able to get a very cool flight out here because she had to jump a flight OVERNIGHT to be there for me in my time of need. Darrin was in Iraq so it was a no brainer that she would come out to help.
Even though I wasn't a first time mom, there were so many years in between my kids, I FORGOT all about EVERYTHING and believe it or not, it does NOT just come to you. Like the juggling part, yeah that was hard for me. I'm not a MORNING person and guess what, babies could care less about how you are or used to be, once they're here, it's all about THEM!!!
I tried to shower and put the baby in the bouncer next to the shower business. He screamed and hollered. Then I tried to eat breakfast and read the paper and the baby was NOT trying to hear that either. I was a mess trying to figure out what the heck I was doing wrong.
My MIL told me to shower and take care of ME when the baby was sleeping.
OOPS. My bad! She was here for a month. I cried when she left.
Thankfully, I had my MIL to come out here to give her motherly wisdom or I would probably still be trying to get that needed shower. Yikes!
Question from CreoleinDC's blog:
Did YOU have help when your babies were born? Who came over? Did you go to someone's home?
Did YOU have help when your babies were born? Who came over? Did you go to someone's home?
My daughter was old enough to help me out once her baby brother was born. It wasn't that she couldn't do a great job because to be honest, she really did. The only thing that sucked was, she was still in High School and had a social life which meant it was all on me. I wouldn't have it any other way. I never wanted her to feel like she had to drop her life to take care of her baby brother. She was expected to help around the help and that she did but, overall, the major responsibility was on me! I'm his MOMMY why wouldn't it be? Hah!
My MIL flew out here from New Jersey to help when DJ was born. Since he was a PREEMIE, needless to say, with the help of my dear dear friend Kim S., my MIL was able to get a very cool flight out here because she had to jump a flight OVERNIGHT to be there for me in my time of need. Darrin was in Iraq so it was a no brainer that she would come out to help.
Even though I wasn't a first time mom, there were so many years in between my kids, I FORGOT all about EVERYTHING and believe it or not, it does NOT just come to you. Like the juggling part, yeah that was hard for me. I'm not a MORNING person and guess what, babies could care less about how you are or used to be, once they're here, it's all about THEM!!!
I tried to shower and put the baby in the bouncer next to the shower business. He screamed and hollered. Then I tried to eat breakfast and read the paper and the baby was NOT trying to hear that either. I was a mess trying to figure out what the heck I was doing wrong.
My MIL told me to shower and take care of ME when the baby was sleeping.
OOPS. My bad! She was here for a month. I cried when she left.
Thankfully, I had my MIL to come out here to give her motherly wisdom or I would probably still be trying to get that needed shower. Yikes!
Question from CreoleinDC's blog:
Did YOU have help when your babies were born? Who came over? Did you go to someone's home?
I'm a SELFISH person and I REFUSE to apologize for it.
Starting today, I am going to STOP feeling guilty for being a selfish person!
Turns out being a little selfish is a GOOD thing!
Wanna know more?
Click HERE
One of my favorite blogs has a few ideas on how you too can become selfish and improve your life!
Question: Are you already a selfish person? What's the one thing you've committed to doing for YOURSELF?
Each one, teach one!
**Excerpt from blog**
Are you selfish??
If you're not then you should be. Not necessarily all the time, but a little selfishness for a girl never hurts! Since I became a mother, I have struggled to take time for myself. I don't know if it was due to personal guilt or a sense of unworthiness. But recently, I've begun to force myself to be a bit more selfish so I could take time for ME.
Turns out being a little selfish is a GOOD thing!
Wanna know more?
Click HERE
One of my favorite blogs has a few ideas on how you too can become selfish and improve your life!
Question: Are you already a selfish person? What's the one thing you've committed to doing for YOURSELF?
Each one, teach one!
**Excerpt from blog**
Are you selfish??
If you're not then you should be. Not necessarily all the time, but a little selfishness for a girl never hurts! Since I became a mother, I have struggled to take time for myself. I don't know if it was due to personal guilt or a sense of unworthiness. But recently, I've begun to force myself to be a bit more selfish so I could take time for ME.
Random Questions I have received since I've been blogging.
I get tons of random questions.
I plan to attack these questions in the next few months. If you have other questions, feel free to add them to the list. I'll get to them (if I haven't already) and thank you again for all my readers taking time to stop by my little spot in the blogsphere. I really appreciate it!
Here's the compilation of questions I've received.
If you have one, add it to the comments!
Thanks.
Is there one blog that you go to daily without fail? If yes, what is it?
Besides parenting, what other blog topics are likely to interest you?
Did you know how cute your husband is? Loved his picture for Father's Day!
What's your favorite color? ;)
How did you used to get DJ to sit still to braid his hair. My toddler averages about 20 minutes max. And where do you get your energy, you guys seem to do so many fun things. Any special health drink or vitamins or something you take?
If i could ask another question, what did you do on days you felt like crying when your husband was in Iraq. My husband has been in iraq for just about 10 months, and we have 5 more to go, for the 15 month deployments the US army is doing now. ahhhhhhhh. i will take your words, I need a hugggggggg =(
What are your non-kid-related hobbies?
How much time do you spend blogging?
How many states & countries have you lived in?
Whats the one thing we'd be surprised to learn about Tanyetta?
What is a typical day like for you? or Where do you see yourself/family in 5/10 years?
how are you doing today?
how is your busband?
how are the kids?
how is the weather?
How'd you get little man to focus, point and shoot instead of spraying the walls? Get it?
I am trying to potty train my little boy, what advice can you give me?
how has blogging changed your world?
what did you do before you became a full-time SAHM?
What's your favorite food?
How did you and your wonderful husband meet?
Umm... does that husband of yours have a twin brother? or a clone, maybe? ;-)
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
(1)What in the hell took me so long to get over here?! LOL (2) Can I borrow this post idea?
did you have a good breakfast?
what was the first word your son said to you today?
Have you ever "Shaken It Like A Polaroid Picture?"
What's your favorite Bible passage?
What is your favorite dessert?
Are you going to have another DJ soon?!
Hmm. What part of Jersey are you from, I used to live in Morristown off and on for almost 12 years.
Don't you just love being a mommy?
What in the world do I do with an 18 year old daughter that wants to be grown, but doesn't really understand what grown means?
Did you ever find a better supporting bra? And How nice WAS Ellen, she seems so nice?
How do you deal with two children so far apart in age? I too have 2 children, both boys, 14 years apart. My youngest was born when I was 41. They are 16 and 2 now.
You and your husband have been together since you were young, how do guys stay "in love"?
How do you keep your blog interesting ? I am a beginning blogger and I want to make mine interesting. LOL
Where in NJ did you live?
Is it really difficult having 2 children sooo far apart in age? I have one son who is 11 and I just couldn't imagine having another baby right now.
Have you ever heard "Keep it in the family"?
What is something you are afraid to admit you like (for me, the TV show "Friends").
Why do you write/have more than one blog?
How was the trip, did I miss the pics?
Are you excited as excited about Disney as I am?
Whats th funniest thing your kids said this week?
What do you like most about being a military wife?
How did you get started on blogging?
Are New Jersey and California different enough to induce culture shock?
Do you have any unusual fears or phobias? I have MASSIVE clown issues, but that’s just me…
I am also married to my high school sweetheart. We have one teenager. I recently miscarried or we would be having one on the way. My question is do you regret not having your children closer in age?
I plan to attack these questions in the next few months. If you have other questions, feel free to add them to the list. I'll get to them (if I haven't already) and thank you again for all my readers taking time to stop by my little spot in the blogsphere. I really appreciate it!
Here's the compilation of questions I've received.
If you have one, add it to the comments!
Thanks.
Is there one blog that you go to daily without fail? If yes, what is it?
Besides parenting, what other blog topics are likely to interest you?
Did you know how cute your husband is? Loved his picture for Father's Day!
What's your favorite color? ;)
How did you used to get DJ to sit still to braid his hair. My toddler averages about 20 minutes max. And where do you get your energy, you guys seem to do so many fun things. Any special health drink or vitamins or something you take?
If i could ask another question, what did you do on days you felt like crying when your husband was in Iraq. My husband has been in iraq for just about 10 months, and we have 5 more to go, for the 15 month deployments the US army is doing now. ahhhhhhhh. i will take your words, I need a hugggggggg =(
What are your non-kid-related hobbies?
How much time do you spend blogging?
How many states & countries have you lived in?
Whats the one thing we'd be surprised to learn about Tanyetta?
What is a typical day like for you? or Where do you see yourself/family in 5/10 years?
how are you doing today?
how is your busband?
how are the kids?
how is the weather?
How'd you get little man to focus, point and shoot instead of spraying the walls? Get it?
I am trying to potty train my little boy, what advice can you give me?
how has blogging changed your world?
what did you do before you became a full-time SAHM?
What's your favorite food?
How did you and your wonderful husband meet?
Umm... does that husband of yours have a twin brother? or a clone, maybe? ;-)
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
(1)What in the hell took me so long to get over here?! LOL (2) Can I borrow this post idea?
did you have a good breakfast?
what was the first word your son said to you today?
Have you ever "Shaken It Like A Polaroid Picture?"
What's your favorite Bible passage?
What is your favorite dessert?
Are you going to have another DJ soon?!
Hmm. What part of Jersey are you from, I used to live in Morristown off and on for almost 12 years.
Don't you just love being a mommy?
What in the world do I do with an 18 year old daughter that wants to be grown, but doesn't really understand what grown means?
Did you ever find a better supporting bra? And How nice WAS Ellen, she seems so nice?
How do you deal with two children so far apart in age? I too have 2 children, both boys, 14 years apart. My youngest was born when I was 41. They are 16 and 2 now.
You and your husband have been together since you were young, how do guys stay "in love"?
How do you keep your blog interesting ? I am a beginning blogger and I want to make mine interesting. LOL
Where in NJ did you live?
Is it really difficult having 2 children sooo far apart in age? I have one son who is 11 and I just couldn't imagine having another baby right now.
Have you ever heard "Keep it in the family"?
What is something you are afraid to admit you like (for me, the TV show "Friends").
Why do you write/have more than one blog?
How was the trip, did I miss the pics?
Are you excited as excited about Disney as I am?
Whats th funniest thing your kids said this week?
What do you like most about being a military wife?
How did you get started on blogging?
Are New Jersey and California different enough to induce culture shock?
Do you have any unusual fears or phobias? I have MASSIVE clown issues, but that’s just me…
I am also married to my high school sweetheart. We have one teenager. I recently miscarried or we would be having one on the way. My question is do you regret not having your children closer in age?
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
PET PEEVES and TRASH CANS (Guest Post by my first born)
Hey Everyone!!!!
Something new is going on with today’s posting!
This one is a guest entry from the first born, me – DANYELLE!!!
So a couple of days ago my mom asked me for some ideas on what to write or if I would like to write a post just for kicks.
I thought about it for a few days and finally realized the perfect topic I could reveal.
You know how funny it is when she finds things that other people do to be absurd, let's turn the heat around on her!! Let's hope she doesn’t get too bothered I brought it up and will know that it’s all in good fun!
I’m sure everyone does things differently in their home to get simple chores done. Whether it is washing the dishes, laundry or vacuuming. All the way down to where extra napkins should be stored in case the table runs out.
I’ve learned that whoever does whatever task the most- they seem to develop their own habits on how to get the job done the fastest and easiest!
My mom is on this new thing about saving plastic bags to use them for the trash cans around the house. Ok! So in her mind, the easiest place is to put them at the bottom of the garbage pail - Right!??? Of course! So when the trash is full and it's time to change the pail, you have a new bag waiting underneath. Pure Brilliance. But, WAIT...
This is where it gets interesting. My mom puts bags at the bottom but, she always puts WAAAYYYY TOOOOO MANY!!!
It’s a little rinky dinky pail JAMMMMMED PACCKKKKED with bags and it gets to point where there isn’t enough room to put trash inside!!!
Oh don’t worry I have proof!!!
*picture 1
Example: Here’s a garbage can with considerably waayyy tooo many bags inside.
Notice the depth of the pail and how close the bags reach the top!
*picture 2
Now this picture shows all it takes to fill up the can is 2 tissues!! Something as small as tissues and then it’s time to change the bag again!…repeat….blow DJ nose…repeat….wipe off a counter…repeat…..throw away some lint, 2 buttons and a cracker….repeat…..WHEN DOES THE MADNESS END!!! Hahahaaha
My little brother even knows how crazy this is!
Soooooooo, my dear sweet Mom I’m asking you. PLEASSSE not so many bags!!! I'll make sure there’s an efficient ratio between extra bags and trash space! Please and Thank you!
Disclaimer: If this post lands me in hot water, I'll call Grandma. She always bails me out of jams! HaHaHa!!
Love you Mom!
Something new is going on with today’s posting!
This one is a guest entry from the first born, me – DANYELLE!!!
So a couple of days ago my mom asked me for some ideas on what to write or if I would like to write a post just for kicks.
I thought about it for a few days and finally realized the perfect topic I could reveal.
You know how funny it is when she finds things that other people do to be absurd, let's turn the heat around on her!! Let's hope she doesn’t get too bothered I brought it up and will know that it’s all in good fun!
I’m sure everyone does things differently in their home to get simple chores done. Whether it is washing the dishes, laundry or vacuuming. All the way down to where extra napkins should be stored in case the table runs out.
I’ve learned that whoever does whatever task the most- they seem to develop their own habits on how to get the job done the fastest and easiest!
My mom is on this new thing about saving plastic bags to use them for the trash cans around the house. Ok! So in her mind, the easiest place is to put them at the bottom of the garbage pail - Right!??? Of course! So when the trash is full and it's time to change the pail, you have a new bag waiting underneath. Pure Brilliance. But, WAIT...
This is where it gets interesting. My mom puts bags at the bottom but, she always puts WAAAYYYY TOOOOO MANY!!!
It’s a little rinky dinky pail JAMMMMMED PACCKKKKED with bags and it gets to point where there isn’t enough room to put trash inside!!!
Oh don’t worry I have proof!!!
*picture 1
Example: Here’s a garbage can with considerably waayyy tooo many bags inside.
Notice the depth of the pail and how close the bags reach the top!
*picture 2
Now this picture shows all it takes to fill up the can is 2 tissues!! Something as small as tissues and then it’s time to change the bag again!…repeat….blow DJ nose…repeat….wipe off a counter…repeat…..throw away some lint, 2 buttons and a cracker….repeat…..WHEN DOES THE MADNESS END!!! Hahahaaha
My little brother even knows how crazy this is!
Soooooooo, my dear sweet Mom I’m asking you. PLEASSSE not so many bags!!! I'll make sure there’s an efficient ratio between extra bags and trash space! Please and Thank you!
Disclaimer: If this post lands me in hot water, I'll call Grandma. She always bails me out of jams! HaHaHa!!
Love you Mom!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Advantage Publishers Group (San Diego, CA)
Our Learning Program obtained books from Advantage Publishers Group in San Diego, CA. The kids had a blast exploring each book and unfolding the treasures found on each page.
The following books will be added to our Learning Library and will be incorporated into our programs as well.
You can find the following books in the Silver Dolphin Books Catalog Fall 2009 Edition:
Sounds of the Wild: Jungle Book
Snappy Sounds: Woof
To the Rescue
Dinosaurs
Diggers and Dumpers
Oceans
Always remember to include babies in on the learning adventure and fun. Their young minds are at the right stage of shaping, molding and exposing them to the excitement of reading at an early age is very important.
Thank you again Advantage Publishers Group. Our Learning Group will cherish these books for years to come.
To the parents: If you're looking for a wide range of books to add to your learning library collection, I highly recommend Advantage Publishers Group for your educational resources.
The following books will be added to our Learning Library and will be incorporated into our programs as well.
You can find the following books in the Silver Dolphin Books Catalog Fall 2009 Edition:
Sounds of the Wild: Jungle Book
Snappy Sounds: Woof
To the Rescue
Dinosaurs
Diggers and Dumpers
Oceans
Always remember to include babies in on the learning adventure and fun. Their young minds are at the right stage of shaping, molding and exposing them to the excitement of reading at an early age is very important.
Thank you again Advantage Publishers Group. Our Learning Group will cherish these books for years to come.
To the parents: If you're looking for a wide range of books to add to your learning library collection, I highly recommend Advantage Publishers Group for your educational resources.
4th photo Tag from Katie.
You know I suck at Tags, Meme's and all that other stuff.
Since KATIE asked me to do the tag, how could I say NO? I mean come on now, it's KATIE! She asks you for something and well, you just do it. No questions asked. HaHa.
Rules:
1. Choose the 4th folder where you store your pictures on your computer.
2. Select the 4th picture in the folder.
3. Explain the picture.
4. Tag 4 people to do the same.
This photo was taken on the day before Darrin left for Iraq. It was a sad time for all of us because DJ was old enough to understand what was going on but, still young enough to not really really understand that daddy was going to be gone for a long time. We made it through, thank goodness for IM (instant messaging), Webcams and Wireless Internet in (room where he lived) the cans.
We were able to talk, see and hear from daddy often.
Hopefully this is the last of the deployments as we know them but you know with the military, anything is possible so for now, we'll just say we are counting our blessings that Daddy is home with us every single day!
I would Tag 4 people but, I don't take rejection well and would cry if you didn't do it. So, if you feel deep down inside of your soul to do this tag to make me happy, then please!!!!!!!!!! do the tag. Don't make me cry. Ok? Why? Because, I'm hormonal right now.
Thanks.
Since KATIE asked me to do the tag, how could I say NO? I mean come on now, it's KATIE! She asks you for something and well, you just do it. No questions asked. HaHa.
Rules:
1. Choose the 4th folder where you store your pictures on your computer.
2. Select the 4th picture in the folder.
3. Explain the picture.
4. Tag 4 people to do the same.
This photo was taken on the day before Darrin left for Iraq. It was a sad time for all of us because DJ was old enough to understand what was going on but, still young enough to not really really understand that daddy was going to be gone for a long time. We made it through, thank goodness for IM (instant messaging), Webcams and Wireless Internet in (room where he lived) the cans.
We were able to talk, see and hear from daddy often.
Hopefully this is the last of the deployments as we know them but you know with the military, anything is possible so for now, we'll just say we are counting our blessings that Daddy is home with us every single day!
I would Tag 4 people but, I don't take rejection well and would cry if you didn't do it. So, if you feel deep down inside of your soul to do this tag to make me happy, then please!!!!!!!!!! do the tag. Don't make me cry. Ok? Why? Because, I'm hormonal right now.
Thanks.
A generation continues.
My friend Briana gave DJ this robe!
This isn't just any robe, it has been passed down from both of her kids and now onto DJ.
How cool is that?
You know he LOVES Buzz LightYear!!!
So, this makes this heirloom even the more special.
Thank you again!
This isn't just any robe, it has been passed down from both of her kids and now onto DJ.
How cool is that?
You know he LOVES Buzz LightYear!!!
So, this makes this heirloom even the more special.
Thank you again!
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Dropping F bombs in front of the kids.
Stepping on my soap box....
Cursing in front of your kids is just WRONG and you're going to HELL with Fire and Brimstone if you don't repent STAT! So, I'll just go out on a limb and say:
We are to set a perfect example for our child (ren) and dropping the F bombs is NOT THE WAY TO BEHAVE!
Stepping down from the soap box before I slip and bust my head wide opened for that one! HaHa!
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Here's the deal:
I am guilty of dropping a F or S bomb around my kid. Insert SHRIEKING shocking sounds right now. It's sad but, very true. It's something that I'm working on. Let me make sure I clarify a few things, I don't do it all the time and I don't curse AT him. I have been known to curse AROUND him. Not that ONE or the other makes it better. The fact that I do it at all makes me sad and embarrassed.
The best part about it all is, I am a work in progress. My infractions always occur when I'm driving or trying to do something and my frustration builds up. That's when the F bomb drops. My son as if right on cue will say, MOMMY, DON'T SAY THAT! THAT'S A BAD WORD!
I know DJ, I know DJ Mommy PROMISES to do better. One day at a time. One F bomb at a time.
I just saw a very interesting video regarding cursing in front of your kids. I'm wiping my forehead in relief that I'm not the only one GUILTY as CHARGED and, we're all working to become better moms every single day!
Click HERE
Once I press submit and my MIL reads this, I know she'll be calling to give me a few choice words. I hope she isn't too disappointed in me once she reads this. She keeps me grounded and I love her for that. On the other hand, I sure hope my pastor's wife decides this is the day she will SKIP reading my blog. I am not sure I'll feel comfortable looking her in the face come Sabbath morning.
Hold me.
Cursing in front of your kids is just WRONG and you're going to HELL with Fire and Brimstone if you don't repent STAT! So, I'll just go out on a limb and say:
We are to set a perfect example for our child (ren) and dropping the F bombs is NOT THE WAY TO BEHAVE!
Stepping down from the soap box before I slip and bust my head wide opened for that one! HaHa!
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Here's the deal:
I am guilty of dropping a F or S bomb around my kid. Insert SHRIEKING shocking sounds right now. It's sad but, very true. It's something that I'm working on. Let me make sure I clarify a few things, I don't do it all the time and I don't curse AT him. I have been known to curse AROUND him. Not that ONE or the other makes it better. The fact that I do it at all makes me sad and embarrassed.
The best part about it all is, I am a work in progress. My infractions always occur when I'm driving or trying to do something and my frustration builds up. That's when the F bomb drops. My son as if right on cue will say, MOMMY, DON'T SAY THAT! THAT'S A BAD WORD!
I know DJ, I know DJ Mommy PROMISES to do better. One day at a time. One F bomb at a time.
I just saw a very interesting video regarding cursing in front of your kids. I'm wiping my forehead in relief that I'm not the only one GUILTY as CHARGED and, we're all working to become better moms every single day!
Click HERE
Once I press submit and my MIL reads this, I know she'll be calling to give me a few choice words. I hope she isn't too disappointed in me once she reads this. She keeps me grounded and I love her for that. On the other hand, I sure hope my pastor's wife decides this is the day she will SKIP reading my blog. I am not sure I'll feel comfortable looking her in the face come Sabbath morning.
Hold me.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
What do YOU do all day?
Check out this article:
By Carolyn Hax-Washington Post Columnist
Her humor and straightforward advice is on point. Gotta LOVE this woman!!
HaHa.
I RARELY get a person that asks me a sarcastically ladened question (like the one in the article) without me ripping them a new one. Here's the deal, you bring it to me, I will be sure to give it right back to you. What do you mean by asking what I do all day? Are you planning to come here and do it for me? What is your deal?
Seriously speaking.....how many of you have been asked this question?
I get the opposite: I usually hear: You're ALWAYS doing something! You're ALWAYS on the go!
Well, I'm sorry (not really) if staying home all day every single day, staring at four walls doesn't appeal to me. Just because I'm a stay at home mom doesn't mean I need to stay home all the time! If I were to stay home all day every single day, my son would thrash the place and I don't do well with junk, clutter and stepping on legos, therefore I take him to the parkso he can throw sand at kids thank you very much! Geez.
Funny thing is, I never ever ever think twice about asking my friends that work what they do all day. It's a choice they have made and I respect that. Why not give the same back to Stay at Home Moms or better yet, as Carolyn Hax so eloquently put it: "keep your snit to yourself!" HaHa.
Anyway, back to the article. What did you think of it? How many of you have been asked this (What do you do all day) question?
By Carolyn Hax-Washington Post Columnist
Her humor and straightforward advice is on point. Gotta LOVE this woman!!
HaHa.
I RARELY get a person that asks me a sarcastically ladened question (like the one in the article) without me ripping them a new one. Here's the deal, you bring it to me, I will be sure to give it right back to you. What do you mean by asking what I do all day? Are you planning to come here and do it for me? What is your deal?
Seriously speaking.....how many of you have been asked this question?
I get the opposite: I usually hear: You're ALWAYS doing something! You're ALWAYS on the go!
Well, I'm sorry (not really) if staying home all day every single day, staring at four walls doesn't appeal to me. Just because I'm a stay at home mom doesn't mean I need to stay home all the time! If I were to stay home all day every single day, my son would thrash the place and I don't do well with junk, clutter and stepping on legos, therefore I take him to the park
Funny thing is, I never ever ever think twice about asking my friends that work what they do all day. It's a choice they have made and I respect that. Why not give the same back to Stay at Home Moms or better yet, as Carolyn Hax so eloquently put it: "keep your snit to yourself!" HaHa.
Anyway, back to the article. What did you think of it? How many of you have been asked this (What do you do all day) question?
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Lucky is my middle name.
This year has been a world wind of prizes for me. Wouldn't you agree? I won this AWESOME prize on Gina's Blog!
This package of goodies will come in handy when I host the Valentine's Day Party here at my home for my Little Learner's Group next month.
I can't wait to see Mackenna's face when she opens her Princess prize. She loves all things PRINCESS so this prize was an inspiration to get my name in the pot just to see her face light up!
As an added bonus, Gina being the sweet and amazing woman that she is, sent DJ a little 'package' all for him! How sweet was that?
Needless to say he RIPPED through the package in lightening speed and is currently doing the remix on the mini piano and gobbling down the chocolate bar she sent. HaHa!
Thank you!
This package of goodies will come in handy when I host the Valentine's Day Party here at my home for my Little Learner's Group next month.
I can't wait to see Mackenna's face when she opens her Princess prize. She loves all things PRINCESS so this prize was an inspiration to get my name in the pot just to see her face light up!
As an added bonus, Gina being the sweet and amazing woman that she is, sent DJ a little 'package' all for him! How sweet was that?
Needless to say he RIPPED through the package in lightening speed and is currently doing the remix on the mini piano and gobbling down the chocolate bar she sent. HaHa!
Thank you!
Monday, January 19, 2009
Food by my Sweetie!-Claim Jumper WHO????? HaHa.
I love love love stuffed baked potatoes from Claim Jumpers!
My husband said he could do WAYYYYYYYY better than they could ever make a stuffed baked potato.
Well, I must say, he outdid himself. I will NO longer get my stuffed potatoes from Claim Jumpers, I will just ask my husband to make them. They were wayyyyyyyyyy better than eating out! YUM!!!!!!
Thanks Sweetie. You're the best!
Layout help NEEDED!!
My sidebar is at the bottom of my blog.
Why??????????
Can someone help me out? I can't figure out what happened to my sidebar.
Thanks.
Why??????????
Can someone help me out? I can't figure out what happened to my sidebar.
Thanks.
Will you go with me?
My husband and I have two totally different versions on how we became girlfriend and boyfriend back in high school.
I distinctly remember him NEVER asking me to be his girlfriend. We just kind of starting hanging together everyday after school and then well, we never stopped hanging out.
He says he did ask me to be his girlfriend but, even if he didn't the most important thing is, he asked me to be his wife.
Yeah, Yeah, that's all nice, well and good but, you never asked me to be your girlfriend.
He starts looking at me like I have lost my ever lasting mind. Are you serious woman? I'm your husband now, isn't that what matters?
Yes, it matters but, it would have been nice if you officially asked me to be your girlfriend.
He said the conversation wasn't going anywhere therefore he said the conversation was over.
So, when I tell people we RARELY argue, I'm telling the truth. It's not because we have this perfect (without flaws) marriage, it's just that my husband REFUSES to engage conversations that aren't going anywhere (those are his words, not mine) HaHa.
We never really resolved the 'argument'
Fast forward to a few months later, he was sent to Iraq and he had already missed one of our most favorite holidays spent together (Thanksgiving) and I get this IM (Instant Message) from him that says:
Will you go with me? Yes or No
I BALLED for what seemed an eternity. How sweet and special was that?
I couldn't contain my emotions. I couldn't believe he actually asked me after all these years.
He waited patiently for my answer and I responded...
WHAT TOOK YOU SO LONG? OF COURSE, I'LL GO WITH YOU! NOW COME HOME SAFELY! WE MISS YOU!
Our daughter finds the story to be violably corny and gross and thinks we need to 'get a room' on most days. One day she'll understand, one day, I'm sure!
I'd like to happily announce my husband and I are officially 'going together' and we're having a date night to celebrate our union.
And guess who's NOT HAPPY ABOUT IT!!!!
HaHa!!!!!!!
I distinctly remember him NEVER asking me to be his girlfriend. We just kind of starting hanging together everyday after school and then well, we never stopped hanging out.
He says he did ask me to be his girlfriend but, even if he didn't the most important thing is, he asked me to be his wife.
Yeah, Yeah, that's all nice, well and good but, you never asked me to be your girlfriend.
He starts looking at me like I have lost my ever lasting mind. Are you serious woman? I'm your husband now, isn't that what matters?
Yes, it matters but, it would have been nice if you officially asked me to be your girlfriend.
He said the conversation wasn't going anywhere therefore he said the conversation was over.
So, when I tell people we RARELY argue, I'm telling the truth. It's not because we have this perfect (without flaws) marriage, it's just that my husband REFUSES to engage conversations that aren't going anywhere (those are his words, not mine) HaHa.
We never really resolved the 'argument'
Fast forward to a few months later, he was sent to Iraq and he had already missed one of our most favorite holidays spent together (Thanksgiving) and I get this IM (Instant Message) from him that says:
Will you go with me? Yes or No
I BALLED for what seemed an eternity. How sweet and special was that?
I couldn't contain my emotions. I couldn't believe he actually asked me after all these years.
He waited patiently for my answer and I responded...
WHAT TOOK YOU SO LONG? OF COURSE, I'LL GO WITH YOU! NOW COME HOME SAFELY! WE MISS YOU!
Our daughter finds the story to be violably corny and gross and thinks we need to 'get a room' on most days. One day she'll understand, one day, I'm sure!
I'd like to happily announce my husband and I are officially 'going together' and we're having a date night to celebrate our union.
And guess who's NOT HAPPY ABOUT IT!!!!
HaHa!!!!!!!
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Not sleepy, Just resting for a little while.
Check out who wasn't SLEEPY but, just resting for a little while.
Gotta love this kid.
Why is it some kids fight the naps? Just go and rest for a spell. You're not going to miss anything.
Instead they choose to crash and burn!
Gotta love this kid.
Why is it some kids fight the naps? Just go and rest for a spell. You're not going to miss anything.
Instead they choose to crash and burn!
Bonnie and Clyde with a twist.
Has your spouse ever done or said something that caught you by surprise and you were SHOCKED that they were doing or saying it?
Let me explain...
After breakfast my husband starts singing this catchy tune.
I got my thorough-ist girl with me...etc...
She rides with me...
How they gone stop "bofe" us.....
I thought it sounded familiar but, I couldn't really place the song.
Then he said: Don't let the unnecessary occur, YUP!
And I lost it. He sounded just like JayZ. HAHA!!!
My history buff, crossword puzzle fanatic was singing this song:
What is really going on???
He always listens to talk radio, at least that's what I thought.
Hah!
QUESTION: Has your spouse ever done or said something that caught you by surprise and you were SHOCKED that they were doing or saying it?
Let me explain...
After breakfast my husband starts singing this catchy tune.
I got my thorough-ist girl with me...etc...
She rides with me...
How they gone stop "bofe" us.....
I thought it sounded familiar but, I couldn't really place the song.
Then he said: Don't let the unnecessary occur, YUP!
And I lost it. He sounded just like JayZ. HAHA!!!
My history buff, crossword puzzle fanatic was singing this song:
What is really going on???
He always listens to talk radio, at least that's what I thought.
Hah!
QUESTION: Has your spouse ever done or said something that caught you by surprise and you were SHOCKED that they were doing or saying it?
Friday, January 16, 2009
(WE HAVE A WINNER) Che' Demi's Boutique Product Review and Starbucks GC Giveaway
Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:
19
Timestamp: 2009-01-26 17:38:16 UTC
Congrats to:
Karen at:
Thoughtful meandering Blog
http://karenzkorner.blogspot.com/
Send your mailing address within 3 days to claim your prize!
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I received a package from Che' Demi's Boutique of the Jaqua Cocoa Buttercream Frosting scented
Hydrating Body wash with Marshmallow Root Extract
Hand Creme with Meadow Foam Seed Oil
Cocoa Body Butter
All three fragrances are heavenly. I love that the products didn't leave a greasy residue or an over bearing scent on my skin. The Body Butter is a perfect sealant after a nice long hot shower with the Cocoa Frosting shower Creme.
If you're looking to purchase a gift for that special someone in your life, I HIGHLY recommend sending them one of these packages.
Kit Contains: Cocoa Buttercream Frosting Shower Creme - 8oz tube, Cocoa Buttercream Frosting Sinfully Rich Shea Body Butter - 2oz. jar, Cocoa Buttercream Frosting Hand Creme - 2 oz. tube
As a bonus, I'm giving away a 2fl. oz of Peach Bellini Hand Creme with Meadowfoam Seed Oil which will fit PERFECTLY in your purse for those days you want to hydrate your skin with sweet smells of Peach.
To enter, go to ChedemisBoutique and check out the list of Fragrances, come back and leave a comment with your favorite fragrance for a chance to win.
Bonus: $5 Starbucks Gift Card
Giveaway ends Monday, January 26, 2009
9am PST
Here are your random numbers:
19
Timestamp: 2009-01-26 17:38:16 UTC
Congrats to:
Karen at:
Thoughtful meandering Blog
http://karenzkorner.blogspot.com/
Send your mailing address within 3 days to claim your prize!
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I received a package from Che' Demi's Boutique of the Jaqua Cocoa Buttercream Frosting scented
Hydrating Body wash with Marshmallow Root Extract
Hand Creme with Meadow Foam Seed Oil
Cocoa Body Butter
All three fragrances are heavenly. I love that the products didn't leave a greasy residue or an over bearing scent on my skin. The Body Butter is a perfect sealant after a nice long hot shower with the Cocoa Frosting shower Creme.
If you're looking to purchase a gift for that special someone in your life, I HIGHLY recommend sending them one of these packages.
Kit Contains: Cocoa Buttercream Frosting Shower Creme - 8oz tube, Cocoa Buttercream Frosting Sinfully Rich Shea Body Butter - 2oz. jar, Cocoa Buttercream Frosting Hand Creme - 2 oz. tube
As a bonus, I'm giving away a 2fl. oz of Peach Bellini Hand Creme with Meadowfoam Seed Oil which will fit PERFECTLY in your purse for those days you want to hydrate your skin with sweet smells of Peach.
To enter, go to ChedemisBoutique and check out the list of Fragrances, come back and leave a comment with your favorite fragrance for a chance to win.
Bonus: $5 Starbucks Gift Card
Giveaway ends Monday, January 26, 2009
9am PST
Wear your pearls day and an inspiring video!!!!!
Thanks to OverAnalyzeit for the link.
What a beautiful beautiful video!!!!
Bonus:
Just found out about Wear your Pearls Day at Ephphata's Blog!
COUNT ME IN!!!!
Joke of the Day!
I usually don't forward jokes
but, this one is hilarious!
I just read an article on the dangers of drinking....
Scared the sh## out of me.
So that's it!
After today, no more reading.
Have a great Weekend!!!!
What are your plans for the weekend? Anything fun and exciting?
Spill it. Your plans, not your wine! HaHa.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
'What I Want for You — and Every Child in America' By President-elect Barack Obama
Cover Photo By Kwaku Alston/Corbis
Barack and Michelle Obama
with daughters Sasha, 7, and Malia, 10.
'What I Want for You — and Every Child in America' By President-elect Barack Obama
I love this so much!!
'What I Want for You — and Every Child in America' By President-elect Barack Obama
Publication Date: 01/14/2009
Next Tuesday, Barack Obama will be sworn in as our 44th President. On this historic occasion, PARADE asked the President-elect, who is also a devoted family man, to get personal and tell us what he wants for his children. Here, he shares his letter to them.
Click HERE
Dear Malia and Sasha,
I know that you've both had a lot of fun these last two years on the campaign trail, going to picnics and parades and state fairs, eating all sorts of junk food your mother and I probably shouldn't have let you have. But I also know that it hasn't always been easy for you and Mom, and that as excited as you both are about that new puppy, it doesn't make up for all the time we've been apart. I know how much I've missed these past two years, and today I want to tell you a little more about why I decided to take our family on this journey.
When I was a young man, I thought life was all about me-about how I'd make my way in the world, become successful, and get the things I want. But then the two of you came into my world with all your curiosity and mischief and those smiles that never fail to fill my heart and light up my day. And suddenly, all my big plans for myself didn't seem so important anymore. I soon found that the greatest joy in my life was the joy I saw in yours. And I realized that my own life wouldn't count for much unless I was able to ensure that you had every opportunity for happiness and fulfillment in yours. In the end, girls, that's why I ran for President: because of what I want for you and for every child in this nation.
I want all our children to go to schools worthy of their potential-schools that challenge them, inspire them, and instill in them a sense of wonder about the world around them. I want them to have the chance to go to college-even if their parents aren't rich. And I want them to get good jobs: jobs that pay well and give them benefits like health care, jobs that let them spend time with their own kids and retire with dignity.
I want us to push the boundaries of discovery so that you'll live to see new technologies and inventions that improve our lives and make our planet cleaner and safer. And I want us to push our own human boundaries to reach beyond the divides of race and region, gender and religion that keep us from seeing the best in each other.
Sometimes we have to send our young men and women into war and other dangerous situations to protect our country-but when we do, I want to make sure that it is only for a very good reason, that we try our best to settle our differences with others peacefully, and that we do everything possible to keep our servicemen and women safe. And I want every child to understand that the blessings these brave Americans fight for are not free-that with the great privilege of being a citizen of this nation comes great responsibility.
Sasha (l) and Malia Obama at play in New Hampshire in 2007.
Bumper cars at the Iowa State Fair in August 2007.That was the lesson your grandmother tried to teach me when I was your age, reading me the opening lines of the Declaration of Independence and telling me about the men and women who marched for equality because they believed those words put to paper two centuries ago should mean something.
She helped me understand that America is great not because it is perfect but because it can always be made better-and that the unfinished work of perfecting our union falls to each of us. It's a charge we pass on to our children, coming closer with each new generation to what we know America should be.
I hope both of you will take up that work, righting the wrongs that you see and working to give others the chances you've had. Not just because you have an obligation to give something back to this country that has given our family so much-although you do have that obligation. But because you have an obligation to yourself. Because it is only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you will realize your true potential.
These are the things I want for you-to grow up in a world with no limits on your dreams and no achievements beyond your reach, and to grow into compassionate, committed women who will help build that world. And I want every child to have the same chances to learn and dream and grow and thrive that you girls have. That's why I've taken our family on this great adventure.
I am so proud of both of you. I love you more than you can ever know. And I am grateful every day for your patience, poise, grace, and humor as we prepare to start our new life together in the White House.
Love, Dad
Things that make you smile and cry at the same time!
My dear sweet loving son decided the other day he wanted to watch TWO of his DVD movies at the same time.
What would any cute and sweet 4 year old do?
I'm so glad you asked. He put BOTH DVD's in the disk drive of my laptop at the same time.
(As all computer lovers around the world fall to the floor clutching their hearts from the pain I'm going through)
Needless to say, this warranted a visit to the Apple Care store.
When we checked in the laptop and told the technician the story, he thought it was cutest story ever and proceeded to tell the others about it.
The guys were stunned in horror at such an event but, the women were oohhhhing and ahhhhhing all the while DJ proceeds to explain what he was 'trying to do'.
I stood there biting my lip. Trying to resist the urge from crying. I'm emotional lately everything has been making me cry. This situation is no different.
It's been a week. I miss my baby. My laptop that is.
Hold me.
What would any cute and sweet 4 year old do?
I'm so glad you asked. He put BOTH DVD's in the disk drive of my laptop at the same time.
(As all computer lovers around the world fall to the floor clutching their hearts from the pain I'm going through)
Needless to say, this warranted a visit to the Apple Care store.
When we checked in the laptop and told the technician the story, he thought it was cutest story ever and proceeded to tell the others about it.
The guys were stunned in horror at such an event but, the women were oohhhhing and ahhhhhing all the while DJ proceeds to explain what he was 'trying to do'.
I stood there biting my lip. Trying to resist the urge from crying. I'm emotional lately everything has been making me cry. This situation is no different.
It's been a week. I miss my baby. My laptop that is.
Hold me.
Subject: Relationships
Subject: Relationships
Three women friends, one in a casual relationship, one
engaged to be married and one a long-time wife, met for
drinks after work. The conversation eventually drifted
towards how best to spice up their sex lives.
After much discussion, they decided to surprise their men
by engaging in some S&M role playing.
The following week they met up again to compare notes.
Sipping her drink, the single girl leered and said,
'Last Friday at the end of the work day I went to my
boyfriend's office wearing a leather coat. When all
the other people had left, I slipped out of it and all I had
on was a leather bodice, black stockings and stiletto heels.
He was so aroused that we made mad passionate love on his
desk right then and there!'
The engaged woman giggled and said, 'That's pretty
much my story! When my fiancé got home last Friday, he
found me waiting for him in a black mask, leather bodice,
black hose and stiletto pumps. He was so turned on that we
not only made love all night, he wants to move up our
wedding date!
The married woman put her glass down and said, 'I did a
lot of planning. I made arrangements for the kids to stay
over at Grandma's. I took a long scented-oil bath and
then put on my best perfume. I slipped into a tight
leather bodice, a black garter belt, black stockings and
six-inch stilettos. I finished it off with a black mask,
ready for action.
When my husband got home from work, he grabbed a beer and
the remote, sat down and yelled,
' Hey, Batman, what's for dinner ?
Three women friends, one in a casual relationship, one
engaged to be married and one a long-time wife, met for
drinks after work. The conversation eventually drifted
towards how best to spice up their sex lives.
After much discussion, they decided to surprise their men
by engaging in some S&M role playing.
The following week they met up again to compare notes.
Sipping her drink, the single girl leered and said,
'Last Friday at the end of the work day I went to my
boyfriend's office wearing a leather coat. When all
the other people had left, I slipped out of it and all I had
on was a leather bodice, black stockings and stiletto heels.
He was so aroused that we made mad passionate love on his
desk right then and there!'
The engaged woman giggled and said, 'That's pretty
much my story! When my fiancé got home last Friday, he
found me waiting for him in a black mask, leather bodice,
black hose and stiletto pumps. He was so turned on that we
not only made love all night, he wants to move up our
wedding date!
The married woman put her glass down and said, 'I did a
lot of planning. I made arrangements for the kids to stay
over at Grandma's. I took a long scented-oil bath and
then put on my best perfume. I slipped into a tight
leather bodice, a black garter belt, black stockings and
six-inch stilettos. I finished it off with a black mask,
ready for action.
When my husband got home from work, he grabbed a beer and
the remote, sat down and yelled,
' Hey, Batman, what's for dinner ?
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
FREE bottle of Suave
FREE bottle of Suave (Shampoo, Conditioner, Hair Spray, Styling Aid, BodyWash, or Body Lotion (good up to $3.00) by mail.)
TODAY ONLY!!!
Click HERE
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Register on suave.com to receive a coupon for one (1) bottle of Suave Shampoo, Conditioner, Hair Spray, Styling Aid, BodyWash, or Body Lotion (good up to $3.00) by mail. Registration begins at 12:00:01 a.m. ET on January 14, 2009 and ends at 11:59:59 p.m. ET on January 14, 2009. Open to all legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, age 18 years or older. Limit one coupon per household. Coupons will be mailed 2 - 4 weeks after registration close and can be redeemed through February 28, 2009.
TODAY ONLY!!!
Click HERE
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Register on suave.com to receive a coupon for one (1) bottle of Suave Shampoo, Conditioner, Hair Spray, Styling Aid, BodyWash, or Body Lotion (good up to $3.00) by mail. Registration begins at 12:00:01 a.m. ET on January 14, 2009 and ends at 11:59:59 p.m. ET on January 14, 2009. Open to all legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, age 18 years or older. Limit one coupon per household. Coupons will be mailed 2 - 4 weeks after registration close and can be redeemed through February 28, 2009.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
1-8 what?
Your friend decides to put on something that you know good and well is NOT a good idea. Would you say something to him OR just go with the flow?
There was a fair here in town during the summer and I saw this couple and couldn't resist snapping this photo.
Is it just my imagination or is this shirt totally INAPPROPRIATE?
187 definition(foul language)
Now, remember, I'm the same person that just recently found out what 4/20 meant so cut me some slack!
HaHa.
There was a fair here in town during the summer and I saw this couple and couldn't resist snapping this photo.
Is it just my imagination or is this shirt totally INAPPROPRIATE?
187 definition(foul language)
Now, remember, I'm the same person that just recently found out what 4/20 meant so cut me some slack!
HaHa.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Dress Codes for Comedy Shows? This is NO laughing matter.
How can they mandate a dress code for comedy shows?
I should show up in shorts and rain boots! Just kidding, we always dress nicely for date nights and comedy shows. I never realized there was an actual dress code for such things. The military is so formal gotta love it.
Dress Code: Civilian Informal
Women: dressy dress or dressy skirt/slacks with blouse.
Men: Alphas, Bravos, Charlies, Deltas or dress shirt with tie and slacks
Question: Do you dress up for date nights or shows?
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Please join us to celebrate Valentines Day and the 12th anniversary of the Wives Club.
Please join us for our Annual Valentines Day Party! We are welcoming back Comedian Mollie Gross to entertain us!! The event will be held in the luxurious Oceanview room at the 'very fancy place' near the front gate.
There will be a cocktail hour at 6, followed by a delectable dinner. Dinner choices are Prime Rib or Champagne Chicken, served with savory roasted potatoes, steamed vegetables and a crisp salad.
Pasta Primavera available upon request for vegetarians. Cost is $10 per person and Childcare will be provided during scheduled activities from 6-9 pm, off-site (details to come later). Please RSVP for Childcare requests for this date. Include names, ages, phone, email and allergies.
You must be a paid member by 1/30/09 to be eligible for childcare. Invitation open to a member + guest.
Spouses welcome and if your spouse is unavailable, a friend is welcome.Our focus is not on romance, but on comedy, so please don't hesitate to come if your spouse isn't available! Please RSVP to receive your invitation at the next meeting and to pay your ticket fee. Any questions, please email...
I should show up in shorts and rain boots! Just kidding, we always dress nicely for date nights and comedy shows. I never realized there was an actual dress code for such things. The military is so formal gotta love it.
Dress Code: Civilian Informal
Women: dressy dress or dressy skirt/slacks with blouse.
Men: Alphas, Bravos, Charlies, Deltas or dress shirt with tie and slacks
Question: Do you dress up for date nights or shows?
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Please join us to celebrate Valentines Day and the 12th anniversary of the Wives Club.
Please join us for our Annual Valentines Day Party! We are welcoming back Comedian Mollie Gross to entertain us!! The event will be held in the luxurious Oceanview room at the 'very fancy place' near the front gate.
There will be a cocktail hour at 6, followed by a delectable dinner. Dinner choices are Prime Rib or Champagne Chicken, served with savory roasted potatoes, steamed vegetables and a crisp salad.
Pasta Primavera available upon request for vegetarians. Cost is $10 per person and Childcare will be provided during scheduled activities from 6-9 pm, off-site (details to come later). Please RSVP for Childcare requests for this date. Include names, ages, phone, email and allergies.
You must be a paid member by 1/30/09 to be eligible for childcare. Invitation open to a member + guest.
Spouses welcome and if your spouse is unavailable, a friend is welcome.Our focus is not on romance, but on comedy, so please don't hesitate to come if your spouse isn't available! Please RSVP to receive your invitation at the next meeting and to pay your ticket fee. Any questions, please email...
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Peace with the 2 fingers!
Why does it ANNOY me when I see people doing this in photos?
I know that it's just the 'cool' thing to do.
It just ANNOYS me.
You have to admit this man is really HANDSOME so, I'll give him a pass!
HaHa.
I know that it's just the 'cool' thing to do.
It just ANNOYS me.
You have to admit this man is really HANDSOME so, I'll give him a pass!
HaHa.
Spaghetti Factory will offer 40% off their regularly priced menu.
Spaghetti Factory will offer 40% off their regularly priced menu.
Click HERE for the nearest location.
Jan 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27, 2009
Times: 5pm-closing
I've never tried this place? Anyone have any experience with it? Do you think it's worth the drive?
The drive is about 20 minutes from our house.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Friday, January 9, 2009
Friends, how many of us have them?
I was chatting online with a friend I've known since 1992. The time has flown by and no matter how many years go by that we haven't seen each other, we ALWAYS pick right up where we left off. Not everyone can say they have friends like this. I am blessed to say I have those kinds of friends. I often find myself longing to see my friends from 'back in the day' as my daughter would say! I wish we could see each other more often. We always have a blast catching up and just letting loose!
Since my husband and I went to the same highschool, we pretty much have the same friends so, it's always like a HUGE reunion and reminisced moment turning back the hands of time. The last time we were home, we had to pull out the yearbook. Umm...let's just say, we had a good laugh over the fashions and such. Someone should have told me that my glasses were TOO big for my face.
When we go home to NJ my MIL is always marveled that my friends always show up. Her house is always busting at the seams and the door is on revolving status the entire time. She and Nana always cook up so much food to make sure our bellies are full. My MIL goes through her mental rolodex and say things like "aren't these friends from when you were in high school?" My response is always YUP, they sure are! One of my friends that were at the house said, "once you're friends with Tanyetta, you're a friend forever. You can't ESCAPE her clutches." I know that's right!
That comment made me laugh because it's so true. If I consider you a friend, and I truly care about you, then I am on you, I want to know that you're OK and that your life is moving in positive directions. Can't have slackers in my crew!
Haha!
Question: Do you keep in touch with your friends from 'back in the day' or once you move, do you move ON from friends?
Since my husband and I went to the same highschool, we pretty much have the same friends so, it's always like a HUGE reunion and reminisced moment turning back the hands of time. The last time we were home, we had to pull out the yearbook. Umm...let's just say, we had a good laugh over the fashions and such. Someone should have told me that my glasses were TOO big for my face.
When we go home to NJ my MIL is always marveled that my friends always show up. Her house is always busting at the seams and the door is on revolving status the entire time. She and Nana always cook up so much food to make sure our bellies are full. My MIL goes through her mental rolodex and say things like "aren't these friends from when you were in high school?" My response is always YUP, they sure are! One of my friends that were at the house said, "once you're friends with Tanyetta, you're a friend forever. You can't ESCAPE her clutches." I know that's right!
That comment made me laugh because it's so true. If I consider you a friend, and I truly care about you, then I am on you, I want to know that you're OK and that your life is moving in positive directions. Can't have slackers in my crew!
Haha!
Question: Do you keep in touch with your friends from 'back in the day' or once you move, do you move ON from friends?
A Message from Tyler Perry - Dream Small
I really enjoy the messages sent from Tyler Perry's message board and this one really spoke to me! He talks about wanting to know the GOD that made his mother smile. This is such a great post and I hope you'll enjoy it:
A Message from Tyler Perry - Dream Small
From: newsletter_08-bounces@tylerperrystudios.net on behalf of Tyler Perry Mailing List (announcement@tylerperrystudios.net)
You may not know this sender.Mark as safe|Mark as unsafe
Sent: Fri 1/09/09 2:24 AM
To: all_lists@tylerperrystudios.net
Hello there!
I TOLD YOU SO, I TOLD YOU SO! Didn't I tell you MEET THE BROWNS was
hilarious? Thank you for watching MEET THE BROWNS last night! You have no
idea how much your support means to us. Just keep watching and watch how
this show blossoms.
In my last email I said I wanted to talk to you about dreams. So this is a
follow-up to that. I'm on the cover of ESSENCE this month. It's on the
stands now. I talk a little bit about this. Pick it up if you can. Okay,
I'll try to make this short but when I start talking about dreams I get a
little long-winded.
I don't think I told you about this. When I was on the stand for that
trial last month my lawyer, Veronica Lewis of Dallas, asked me a question
that I had never thought about. She asked me, "Where do my Christian
messages come from in my work?" I sat on the stand and I thought about
that and it hit me. I have spoken many times about the kind of man that my
father was, and don't get me wrong I don't want to beat a dead horse, but
I can't tell you how I got to my answer without explaining this to you.
When I was very young, about 5 or 6 years old, Monday through Thursday was
pretty uneventful in my house most of the time. But on Friday and Saturday
he would go out and get drunk and come home and all hell would break
loose. And as a little boy I would feel so helpless watching this man beat
my mother. I would sit in the corner covering my ears wanting the madness
to stop. Most times, after it was over, I would lay next to her trying to
comfort her as we would both cry ourselves to sleep.... that's still hard
to think about. Anyway, early Sunday morning she would wake me up and take
me to church. Most of the time it would just be the two of us. We'd get
there and my uncle, Rev. D. J. Campbell, would be up preaching. I would
look over the pews and see my mother smiling. Then she would sing in the
choir and she would be happy. When she smiled I smiled wider, when she
laughed I laughed harder, when she sang I sang louder. So, when my lawyer
asked me that question all I could say was, "I wanted to know the God that
made my mother smile.” I wanted to know this Jesus that my uncle preached
about. I get a chill even thinking about it now.
My uncle would preach and say things like, "Pray, and if you have faith
and believe, God will do it for you. Just believe." Now, while most of the
kids my age were playing or asleep, I was listening. You would be
surprised what a 6-year-old will listen to. Even though I was very young,
I heard that. Not only did I hear it, I wanted to see for myself. So, I
put this "pray, believe, and have faith" thing to the test. Now at that
age, I had a vivid imagination and I thought that the people on the TV
were little people trapped inside the TV, and that if I could get inside
of it, I could take them out and have my own little family that would talk
to me and that I could love and take care of. I wouldn't dare go behind
that old floor model color Zenith and unscrew something--I would have been
murdered for sure...LOL. But, I remembered my uncle's words and I prayed
and asked God to send me some little people to take care of. Now this
sounds like an impossible prayer for God to answer, but one day while I
was at school, a lady who lived across the street was moving away and she
had asked my mother if she could leave something for me. My mother said
yes and when I got home there it was, a three-story bamboo house with two
living creatures that spoke to me! They said, "Hello!" There were two
parakeets. I thought God had answered my prayer. Listen to me when I tell
you, something got born in me that day. I had prayed, believed, and had
faith and it had come to pass.
>From that day to this one it is that process that I have used to see all
my dreams come true. Pray, believe, and have faith. It started with
something as simple and small as two parakeets for me. If you start
believing for little things, it will allow you to grow into believing for
all things. That's the way to see all your dreams come true.
If you've been trying the same thing over and over and aren't getting any
results then how about in 2009 trying something else? It doesn't matter if
a million people tell you what you can't do, or if ten million tell you
no. If you get one yes from God that's all you need.
This year PRAY, BELEIVE, and have FAITH for your one YES!
God bless you today.
Tyler P.
A Message from Tyler Perry - Dream Small
From: newsletter_08-bounces@tylerperrystudios.net on behalf of Tyler Perry Mailing List (announcement@tylerperrystudios.net)
You may not know this sender.Mark as safe|Mark as unsafe
Sent: Fri 1/09/09 2:24 AM
To: all_lists@tylerperrystudios.net
Hello there!
I TOLD YOU SO, I TOLD YOU SO! Didn't I tell you MEET THE BROWNS was
hilarious? Thank you for watching MEET THE BROWNS last night! You have no
idea how much your support means to us. Just keep watching and watch how
this show blossoms.
In my last email I said I wanted to talk to you about dreams. So this is a
follow-up to that. I'm on the cover of ESSENCE this month. It's on the
stands now. I talk a little bit about this. Pick it up if you can. Okay,
I'll try to make this short but when I start talking about dreams I get a
little long-winded.
I don't think I told you about this. When I was on the stand for that
trial last month my lawyer, Veronica Lewis of Dallas, asked me a question
that I had never thought about. She asked me, "Where do my Christian
messages come from in my work?" I sat on the stand and I thought about
that and it hit me. I have spoken many times about the kind of man that my
father was, and don't get me wrong I don't want to beat a dead horse, but
I can't tell you how I got to my answer without explaining this to you.
When I was very young, about 5 or 6 years old, Monday through Thursday was
pretty uneventful in my house most of the time. But on Friday and Saturday
he would go out and get drunk and come home and all hell would break
loose. And as a little boy I would feel so helpless watching this man beat
my mother. I would sit in the corner covering my ears wanting the madness
to stop. Most times, after it was over, I would lay next to her trying to
comfort her as we would both cry ourselves to sleep.... that's still hard
to think about. Anyway, early Sunday morning she would wake me up and take
me to church. Most of the time it would just be the two of us. We'd get
there and my uncle, Rev. D. J. Campbell, would be up preaching. I would
look over the pews and see my mother smiling. Then she would sing in the
choir and she would be happy. When she smiled I smiled wider, when she
laughed I laughed harder, when she sang I sang louder. So, when my lawyer
asked me that question all I could say was, "I wanted to know the God that
made my mother smile.” I wanted to know this Jesus that my uncle preached
about. I get a chill even thinking about it now.
My uncle would preach and say things like, "Pray, and if you have faith
and believe, God will do it for you. Just believe." Now, while most of the
kids my age were playing or asleep, I was listening. You would be
surprised what a 6-year-old will listen to. Even though I was very young,
I heard that. Not only did I hear it, I wanted to see for myself. So, I
put this "pray, believe, and have faith" thing to the test. Now at that
age, I had a vivid imagination and I thought that the people on the TV
were little people trapped inside the TV, and that if I could get inside
of it, I could take them out and have my own little family that would talk
to me and that I could love and take care of. I wouldn't dare go behind
that old floor model color Zenith and unscrew something--I would have been
murdered for sure...LOL. But, I remembered my uncle's words and I prayed
and asked God to send me some little people to take care of. Now this
sounds like an impossible prayer for God to answer, but one day while I
was at school, a lady who lived across the street was moving away and she
had asked my mother if she could leave something for me. My mother said
yes and when I got home there it was, a three-story bamboo house with two
living creatures that spoke to me! They said, "Hello!" There were two
parakeets. I thought God had answered my prayer. Listen to me when I tell
you, something got born in me that day. I had prayed, believed, and had
faith and it had come to pass.
>From that day to this one it is that process that I have used to see all
my dreams come true. Pray, believe, and have faith. It started with
something as simple and small as two parakeets for me. If you start
believing for little things, it will allow you to grow into believing for
all things. That's the way to see all your dreams come true.
If you've been trying the same thing over and over and aren't getting any
results then how about in 2009 trying something else? It doesn't matter if
a million people tell you what you can't do, or if ten million tell you
no. If you get one yes from God that's all you need.
This year PRAY, BELEIVE, and have FAITH for your one YES!
God bless you today.
Tyler P.
Attention Retired and Active Duty Military Members (FREE disneyland tickets and DISCOUNTED for family members) Limited Time ONLY!
Attention Retired and Active Duty Military Members (FREE disneyland tickets and DISCOUNTED for family members) Limited Time ONLY!
Attention Active or Retired Military members (complimentary 3 day admission tickets) limited time ONLY! Please read all details and call to confirm the details BEFORE setting out to Disneyland for your trip!
Contact the ITT office on Camp Pendleton--(760) 725-5805 / 5863 for more information on how to obtain tickets.
Disneyland Anaheim Ticket PRICE LIST
From what I understand from this offer, the active duty or retired personnel will ONLY receive the FREE tickets and they can purchase the 3 day hopper tickets for up to five family members for the 1 day price.
2009 Theme Park Tickets
1-Day Park Hopper® Ticket Prices:
$84.00 ages 3-9
$94.00 ages 10 and up
3-Day Park Hopper® Bonus Ticket
Save up to $20 per person when you buy online!
$169 ages 3-9
$199 ages 10 and up
I could be off a little with the details so, I would recommend you contacting Disney OR the ITT (discount ticket) office on base BEFORE you make the trek up to Anaheim or to Florida!
Click HERE for the Press Release and the FAQ regarding this offer:
Through June 12, 2009, each active or retired member of the U.S. military can receive one complimentary three-day “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” Park Hopper ticket valid for admission to both Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure parks. During the offer period, active or retired U.S. military personnel also may make a one-time purchase of an adult or child three-day “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Companion” Park Hopper ticket for up to five family members (including spouse) or friends for the price of an adult 1-Day Park Hopper ticket.
Disneyland Resort hotels are also offering special room rates for active or retired military personnel. For example, at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, active or retired members of the military and their families may find hotel rooms starting at $119 per night during value season, with great savings during other times of the offer period. This offer is available through June 12, 2009, and the number of rooms available at these special rates is limited.
For information regarding “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” at the Disneyland Resort, or to make reservations, military personnel may call 714-956-6424.
At Walt Disney World Resort in Florida:
Through Dec. 23, 2009, each active or retired member of the U.S. military may obtain one complimentary 5-day "Disney's Armed Forces Salute" ticket with Park Hopper and Water Park Fun & More options. This ticket is valid for five days of admission into the four Walt Disney World theme parks, plus a total of five visits to a choice of a Disney water park, DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive Theme Park or certain other attractions.
During this offer period, active or retired U.S. military personnel may also make a one-time purchase of up to a maximum of five 5-Day "Disney's Armed Forces Salute Companion" tickets (one theme park per day) for $99 per ticket, plus tax, for family members (including spouse) or friends. Although this ticket for family members and friends does not include either the Park Hopper or Water Park Fun & More options, this ticket can be upgraded to add either such option, or both, for an additional $25, plus tax, per option. All tickets and options are non-transferable and must be used by Dec. 23, 2009.
Ask about the great rates that may be available at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels for active or retired U.S. military personnel during this offer period.
For information on the "Disney's Armed Forces Salute" offer at Walt Disney World Resort or the Disneyland Resort, or to make reservations, active and retired U.S. Military personnel may call the ITT office on their base. Information about "Disney's Armed Forces Salute" offer at Walt Disney World Resort is also available HERE.
Have fun! This is an AWESOME deal and hopefully your family will be able to take advantage of this limited offer.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
The good old days! (My daughter's version of course)
Back in the day!
It's funny to hear my daughter refer to things that are 'back in the day' or 'the good old days'
We're going through old photos and came across this one.
She said, "oh yeah those were the good old days."
She starts reminiscing on her summers 'back in the day' when she and her friends only had school to worry about. Now they're grownups with jobs, school and responsibilities.
Umm...the last I checked, you're still living the good life Miss Girlfriend.
Someone please tell her she'll always be my baby who just happens to have a job, school and responsibilities to worry about too!
HaHa. These kids are too funny!
It's funny to hear my daughter refer to things that are 'back in the day' or 'the good old days'
We're going through old photos and came across this one.
She said, "oh yeah those were the good old days."
She starts reminiscing on her summers 'back in the day' when she and her friends only had school to worry about. Now they're grownups with jobs, school and responsibilities.
Umm...the last I checked, you're still living the good life Miss Girlfriend.
Someone please tell her she'll always be my baby who just happens to have a job, school and responsibilities to worry about too!
HaHa. These kids are too funny!
Suze Orman's FREE download book!
Click HERE to download Suze Orman's new book:
2009 Action Plan for FREE.
Hurry, offer ends Jan. 15th-11:59 CST
Thanks to Oprah for hosting this download on her website.
2009 Action Plan for FREE.
Hurry, offer ends Jan. 15th-11:59 CST
Thanks to Oprah for hosting this download on her website.
Hidden Treasures and an impromptu book review at CVS
I've mentioned how much my son enjoys our trips to CVS.
Check him out in the cart. There's NO room to fit any merchandise. Do you think he cares? NOPE. He just loves to ride in style!
Here's why:
Check him out in the cart. There's NO room to fit any merchandise. Do you think he cares? NOPE. He just loves to ride in style!
Just wanted to let you know, the bookstore isn't the ONLY place to find great deals on books. Don't forget about your local CVS. Their book section has some steals that you just can't pass up!
Workbooks for 99 cents! You can't BEAT those prices.
I snagged all the Pre-K and K books! Couldn't resist.
Remember this? Well, ever since, I've always BROWSE through a book BEFORE purchasing or checking it out of the library to avoid a mishap at home.
After checking out the following books, I decided to buy the Bittle book and DECLINED to purchase God Bless the Child book.
Here's why:
While I can appreciate the 'flavor' of the African-American language, I REFUSE to sit down and read this type of book to my son. The 'ebonically' speaking nature is NOT CUTE and I think it will do more harm than good.
He's 4. His mind is still forming. His language skills are maturing on a daily basis. I can't run the risk of him thinking it's OK to speak this way. There's MORE than ample time for him to get a taste of the 'flavor' when he gets older. For now, we'll stick to proper English OR close to it as possible. HaHa.
I am so glad I browsed through the book BEFORE purchasing it.
Saved myself $4 and a headache.
Here's an excerpt from the book:
One more. Are they serious?
I really LOVED this photo. The family sitting around listening to Mom reading and spending time together. That's about all I enjoyed from browsing the book.
One more. Are they serious? 
I really LOVED this photo. The family sitting around listening to Mom reading and spending time together. That's about all I enjoyed from browsing the book.Again, these are just my opinions. So, no hate mail. Thanks.
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