Wordless Wednesday --GAME FUN--

I love a kid who can make up his own game!!!

and have hours of fun!

WINNER!!!!!!!!

=^D

Happiness is... a Pedicure

OK I might make a few of you made here....but read the whole post before you react!!

I've never been one to see what the big deal was about going to the nail salon and getting a manicure /pedicure  IMHO its a waste of money, I didn't even go to the salon on my Wedding Day (pick your jaws up off the ground) and that day would be the ultimate reason to pamper yourself silly!!!(Maybe after giving birth too )

But I know many people who do it monthly or weekly.-JUST NOT FOR ME.

My Aunt is a monthly visitor  and is always joking about how she'd get me in there one day!! Well true to her word she did. For my birthday she treated me to the Ultimate Pedicure Pack. (I could feed my family for a week with what she paid, but that's was her choice)

Here are some snaps of use having JUST a little TOOOO MUCH FUN!


You have to excuse the PJ's I thought we were just spending the day catching up on our DVR reality shows =^D

he didn't know he was going to be working so hard first thing in the morning.

We are both very ticklish on our feet ...and we had the heavy massage on our backs too!

 sorry its blurry laughing SO HARD!

in the end turn out very cute

I'm not sure I've jumped on the bandwagon 100%, but I can see a huge difference in my feet... there was some VERY ROUGH SKIN and now smooth as a baby's bottom. I may treat my self to a mini pedi again, that was priced considerably less. Its always a good idea for Mothers Day too =)

~Personal update~ Happy Columbus Day

Happy Columbus Day !!!

I've been a little out of commission this past week, baby sitting in the first part and then late in the week threw out my back and haven't been moving much--My Brother and his family have come up from Indiana, Saturday we faced a BIG windchill while my kids both played soccer-I didn't bring my camera-even if I had I don't think I would have unbundled to snap a shot-we looked like a line of MUMMYs LOL- my son's team won 7 to 1 he had three goals, daughters team it was the first playoff game and they lost by one goal =(

We enjoyed some dinners with our grandparents after while I sat in the EZ chair reeking of back cream like I WAS THE OLD LADY THERE!!! My hubby served me my dinner my Opa (how's 87) said I've got it made!! LOL We watched a few collage football games--honestly I was doozeing off more then watching!

Sunday was church --my Mom was so thrilled when she was asked to sing a special -she normaly would sing with my Dad, but his throat was bothering him so my Bro and I sang with her--she was so beside herself she forgot the words!!=D
That after noon we was the other side of the family while watching our Bills get pummeled yet AGAIN--Can you tell I REALLY LIKE FOOTBALL   NOT Then I had the three girls sleep over at my house and Mom took the boys, nail painting, crafts etc photo essay is on the way. Today's actives include an indoor bumper car paint ball and indoor gym. Should be loads of fun to watch!

Hope all of you have a fun Columbas Day!!

Wordless Wednesday--Red White & Blue!

~***~***~***~HAVE  A   HAPPY 
  
AND  SAFE 


FOURTH  of  JULY!!!!***~***~***~




Showing our colors!

thanks to Gussied Up Bows!!!!

READY FROM HEAD

TO

RED WHITE AND BLUE TOES!

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY WINDY DAY FUN

ON A WINDY DAY NOTHING IS BETTER THEN A LIL KITE FUN!!!!!

WWWWWHHHhheeeeeeEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happiness is ...{{great concert night}}

Tried to snap a few shots before...she's such a ham-but did get a nice one. The singing sounded really good! Even lil bro sang along; such fun.  =^D

My kids make me laugh........

This week our family got into a little discussion on the

car ride home from church. After church we have some really interesting conversations. My son always has tons of questions about GOD and Heaven etc...because that not what my blog is really about --and HONESTLY sometimes these talks just HURT my head --I don't really share them here but  he said something in this last talk that just really tickled my funny bone.

 After he said it my daughter said I should
 video it for the blog--but I think its wouldn't
 have been the same.
Our discussion this time was about the moon and the stars...when my son
just pipped up and said "So God just cut the Moon
 out of a big piece of
 paper and threw it up in the sky!!!!!!!" What really
 made me laugh even more
was he was so SERIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!

can you picture it?!?!?!?!?

Birthday Party Sneak Peek

Daughters party to day---Here's a sneak peek to all the fun

lil baking



beading



beauty



good buddies

I'M READY!!!!!

ALMOST FORGOT-
"NO BOYS!!!!!!!!!"

Its just STUFF.....

CRASH!!!!!!!!  The sound that brings terror into every parents mind!

Followed by "MOM, I'm SO SORRY!!!!" OK lil lady is talking so she's alright!  As I make my way to the "crash site" I see pieces of china scattered EVERY  WHERE! Honestly my heart sank into my feet!!!!! BUT somehow I kept it together! "its OK  get the  broom..."

My daughter and her cuz had asked if they could play tea party she had grabbed a few of the china cups and some other do dads to decorate for the party. NOW she's almost 10 and had played with these before so I didn't think much of it, but somehow in their excitment the girls lost balance going down the stairs and that was the crash.  Most of my tea cups are yard sale finds so really no big loss...as I was cleaning I did see one thing that caused my heart to sink again-- a minishoe from my collection, it was the shoe my hubby bought me on our honeymoon. The ankle strap had broke off...

thanksfully a lil superglue and should be as good as new

I flashed back to my teaching days and remembered when children make mistakes, errors and failures they need to be treated as important learing steps.
This was going to be a lesson for myself as well as the girls. Now they will learn to hold on more firmly next time; and I learned IT'S JUST STUFF! Thankfully neaither of the girls had any  bumps, bruises, or broken bones.
As the adult we have to learn to controll our emothions somethimes.
REMEMBER as the parent, caregiver or teacher we are the role models of behavior for our children,we demonstrate everyday  through language, social interaction or ways of handeling stress...Use every moment ( even the "BAD ONES") as a way to learn. From birth, children begin to infulence the behavior of parents and caregivers. In turn, parents and caregivers influence the child. Thus, developing  a give-and-take process that contintuosly inflouence each other's behaviors.

28 Day plan--update

If you've read any of my last few post you know I've been really inspired by Dr.Oz. 28-Day plan...if you need to catch up CLICK HERE




Well after reading and wanting to do EVERYTHING I so my  New Years Resolution is to follow the plan. In reading I found a few steps that I just wanted to rearrange....for me it just made the plan flow better so today I'm sharing Day 3 & 7.
 
Day 3 Cook for your Heart

Promote good blood flow by incorporating these foods in to your meals. Salmon, Tomatoes, Garlic, and Lima Beans.
Salmon is full of omega-3--works like your arterial handyman. Tomatoes are good for your blood pressure. Garlic is though to protect from harding of the arteries and Lima Beans contain magnesium that's good for easing any stress on your heart.

A new lunch for me now is a piece of salmon with a hearty salad  lots o tomatoes,and a BIG glass of water. YUM  =^D



Day 7 Write every bite scribble every nibble!!!!!

Write down EVERYTHING!!!! Even the bites you take while cooking!!!!
Its so EZ to mindlessly munch! People who keep track of every bite have been shown to loose twice as much as those who don't.

I got myself a mini composition book and jot every thing down...if I grab something while I'm out or without the book---write it down ASAP---along with that my trainer said I should have a glass of water before every meal, so I have water at the top of my page and tally every cup-- I SHOULD have 3 glass for sure...an interesting side note from  Mayo Clinic.com

Every day you lose water through your breath, perspiration, urine and bowel movements. For your body to function properly, you must replenish its water supply by consuming beverages and foods that contain water.



So how much fluid does the average, healthy adult living in a temperate climate need? The Institute of Medicine determined that an adequate intake (AI) for men is roughly 3 liters (about 13 cups) of total beverages a day. The AI for women is 2.2 liters (about 9 cups) of total beverages a day.


 If you exercise or engage in any activity that makes you sweat, you need to drink extra water to compensate for the fluid loss. An extra 400 to 600 milliliters (about 1.5 to 2.5 cups
 
 
I strive for at least 5 cups of water and 2 glass of juice...remember you're getting fluids from fruits and veggies too and even the not so good drinks like coffee, soda ,beer and wine all have water.



I hope if you read these post you'll be incouraged to take these small steps -- I know they will make BIG differences.

Wordless Wednesday~Ice Rink~

The FIRST....

first wordless post of the new year
first time on the ice for my kiddos

over all I believe they had a blast...THEY are begging to go again!!!!!

Wordless Wednesday 12/28

HAPPY HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS...

I loved when my kids re-created one of my most favorite holiday shots!!!!!!!!!!

 2005

2011

Hope every ones Christmas was filled with many great memories and Best Wishes for the New Year!!!!!

Featured blog!!

This week is starting out pretty good, after getting a call from school Friday that son has pinkeye!!
I found out this week I'm the HOT BLOG over at the Follow Us Monday Blog Hop run by Frugality Is Free and Being Frugal and Making It Work.

I'm also one of the Featured Member over at voiceBoks  If your a member of voiceBoks you know what a great community it is.

Its a collection of many differant groups,events, and others forum from Moms for Moms. Connect there to help your blog traffic, get mommy tips,chat, and much more. CHECK IT OUT!!!!

Wordless Wednesday 11/16

When your not feeling well
and there's not a fireplace

to curl up by...

the heat duct is the next best thing!!!!!!!!!!   ;^D

Wordless Wednesday

~Nov 2011~

Happiness Is... Multicultural Feastival!!

My children's school runs a Mmulticultural Festival at the beginning of every school year.

There is dancing, food samples and wonderful various actives from all over the world. They try to make sure that countries that represent the cultures of the student body are represented. IT IS LOADS OF FAMILY FUN!!!

We're here...some fun crafts DD showing her school spirit!

The Firetruck...always a hit!!
Vietnamese Lion Dancing, this lion was a hoot to watch!

There were many fun games-Sons first time playing Boccie
A Turkey Vulture showing us his wingspan!  =O
At the end of the night my son was so tired, but as soon as he saw the camera SMILE  =^D

Joine in all the happiness fun...







 
 

Happiness Is...

one more trip to the beach!!

SWIMMING WITH  DADDY

LETS GO TO THE BIG HILL!!!

WhEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee