Friday Fill-Ins

1. My favorite food seasoning is that red cheesy Mexican sauce. 

2. My kids laughing is music to my ears.

3. Lucky is me!.

4. Being a wife and mother is something I take very seriously.

5. Many people are not as fortunate some, be sure to thank god for all your blessings .

6. Iced Venti soy, no whip white mocha was the last thing I bought at the store.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to Halloween festivities, tomorrow my plans include A's soccer game and going to the scrapbook store and Sunday, I want to lounge around and enjoy the rain!

Gallbladder or Reflux Update...

The blood work and X-rays came back okay. So, appears it may be a case of nasty reflux. It's just crazy to me how this has never been an issue and it sprouts up from know where. I am still doing thee no late night eating and such, and if the pain resurfaces, I should give the Dr. a call.

No surgery - Yay!

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween Graphics

Graphics for Orkut, Myspace, Friendster, Hi5

We have a fun filled day, so be sure to check back to see all the fun we had....

First Field Trip

Fog Willow Farms

Today was Andrew's first field Trip. Mrs. Newman's class went to the Fog Willow Farms. Rather than school at 8:20, we all meet at the PM class time, 11:00, loaded the bus, and headed off....

It was a nice trip, right away we all lined up and made our way to the first station which was learning about cows, they even got to milk it ( It was a fake cow btw ). Next was how to make a hay stack, then to meet Pete, cows, goats and to see a very large Pumpkin. Once we were done with all of that, we heading over to take a class picture, which followed with picking out our pumpkin. We played a game of Simon says ( AJ was Simon)  and finished the trip with a dusty Hay ride!

Take a look at how much fun we had!

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Gallbladder or Reflux?

For the past 2 weeks I have been waking up in the middle of the night in absolute pain. The pain seems to be in my stomach and radiates to the back causing me severe back pain. It happens in the middle of the night. Last night it was 4am when it started and did not calm down until after 8 or so. I am exhausted. This has happened a 2-3 times a week causing me to loose sleep and spend hours in pain with no relief. I thought since I work late and sometimes either eat late or have a snack lete, maybe it was causing my tummy to ache. But sleeping on my stomach, Tums - nothing helped. After limiting myself to not eating past 8pm, It still continued. Last night was enough. It was miserable. I toss and turn in horrific pain. After finally getting a couple hours of sleep this morning, I called the advice nurse to see what I can find out. Her concern was Gallbladder and she wanted me seen today! I was able to get in at 3:45 , which left me missing half my shift. Now, after an X-ray an blood work, hear I sit waiting. To be honest,  I have not felt myself after having Luke. I remember it took some time after Andrew until I felt good again, well over a year I'd say.

Wish me luck! I should know something tomorrow!

Friday Fill in #95

Friday Fill in #95

1. Right now, I'm feeling sick. 

2. My comfy bed is where I want to be.

3. How does one loose weight over night?

4. My family keeps me on track.

5. Please don't judge me.

6. Family fills me with joy.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to Andrew's soccer game, tomorrow my plans include nothing and Sunday, I want to continue relaxing!

Friday Fill in

Friday Fill in # 94

1. Follow the lord.
2. My ipod is something I always take with me on vacation.
3. To achieve your goals, you must never give up.
4. My loyalty is something I'd like you to know about me.
5. I have a new friend.
6. Hope floats.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to Dinner with new friends, tomorrow my plans include Andrew's soccer game and if I have time some baking and Sunday, I want to not have to start my work week!

Sunday is fun day!

Today my parents came over for the normal Sunday visit. I work on Sundays, so they come over to watch the kids and spend some time. I love it. We all work and it's very hard to make the time to hang out. I work with my dad but since I am now working from home, I feel as if I hardly see them. My dad wanted to go somewhere and Andrew of course was thrilled to go with him and Uncle Richie. That left myself, my mom and Luke for some play time. While we were at it, I tried on Luke's Dumbo costume. Actually, it was Andrew's but, it of course was used once, and looks brand new. I hung onto it just in case, and boy was I glad I did. Luke, just like Andrew, looked absolutely adorable. 

Andrew, wearing Dumbo Halloween of 2004

Luke, not feeling the Dumbo costume 

" Oh man! What are they doing to me now?"

"How do I get out of this thing?"

Before we "tortured" him with the costume I caught some adorable little playful shots of him.

Crawling right over Manama

"What? You know I'm cute!"

" MMM Brother's toys sure are yummy!"

"Try and stop me!"

"Manama you're funny!"

Something for Thursday

Stole if from Gin

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? 

Yes, my Dad's mom

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? 

Thankfully it has been a while

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? 

Yes, in fact, In school I always received awards for perfect penmanship

4. What is your favorite lunch meat? 

Usually Turkey, occasionally I'll want something different

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? 

Yes, 2 beautiful healthy boys

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? 

I think so, yea =)

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? 

Yea, when the time permits

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? 

Yes

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? 

I don't think so

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? 

Hmmm..I am not sure i have a "favorite". Maybe Rice Crispy treats cereal

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?

Depends on where I am removing them at, it's usually in the garage, so no.

12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? 

Most of the time.

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? 

I have many. Cookies-n-cream, Mint Chocolate Chip and ANYTHING Cold Stone.

14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? 

I don't think I pay attention to notice anything....probably the face.

15. RED OR PINK? 

I really actually like them both equally 

16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF? 

Weight

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? 

My Grandpa

18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU? 

If they want to post it and let me know, I would love to read it..

19. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? 

I am wearing brown active wear pants and no shoes

20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? 

Choco-Pimpkin Cake

21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? 

Anytime - Brian Mcknight

22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? 

Purple

23. FAVORITE SMELLS? 

Don't laugh.. the smell of my babies feet, Lavender and my current candle burning is Pumpkin for fall

24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? 

My Son's god mother and Aunt, Laura

25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? 

Sure, she's my blogger buddy

26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?

Eh, I don't intentionally watch sports, my husband usually has it on. But a good B-ball game is nice.

27. HAIR COLOR? 

Dirty Blonde

28. EYE COLOR? 

Brown

29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? 

No

30. FAVORITE FOOD? 

Mexican!!

31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?

Happy endings

32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? 

Iron Man?

33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? 

White

34. SUMMER OR WINTER? 

Winter,  I hate being hot all the time

35. HUGS OR KISSES? 

Can I have both?

36. FAVORITE DESSERT? 

A good chocolate cake or chewy brownie always hits the spot

37. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? 

Whomever would like to share I'll come read.

38. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND?

Don't know..

39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?

 None right now

40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? 

Doxie's

41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V. LAST NIGHT?

Well, I recorded it because I work nights, It was private practice 

42. FAVORITE SOUND? 

Luke and Andrew playing together / their laughs

43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? 

Neither

44. WHAT IS THE FURTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? 

Uh, Nogales

45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?

I use to play the violin 

46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? 

California 

47. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK? 

Whomever would like to share...

Question of the Day?

Question of the Day?

From Pennies In my Pocket

If you have a good book do you read it all the way through in one day, take your time or skip the book and watch the movie instead?

If it were 10 years ago, I would have either skipped to the last chapter to see what  happens or went straight to the movie. These days since I have become a little more partial to reading, as long as it is a good book, I for sure would want to take my time. I would not want to miss anything. Now, if I had a really long road trip to go on, I may consider just reading the whole book. Again, this would all depend on what the book was.

ATM inside

Thought this was cute, These are his initials!

Friday Fill -In

Yes, I cheated, I forgot to do this yesterday, Friday...


1. October marks the month of fall.
2. Spiders - EEEK!
3. Leaves are falling all around, it is one thing I love about fall.
4. My favorite horror movie is non existent, I do not like horror!
5. Good friends and family = good memories.
6. It was a dark and stormy night last night.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I am looking forward to Andrew's game, tomorrow my plans include the Pumpkin Patch and Sunday, I want to enjoy that extra hour of sleep I will be getting!

Bishop Pictures

Make a Smilebox photobook

Bishop's Pumpkin Farm

Today we visited Bishop's Pumpkin Farm. It was a spur of the moment trip. I was completely content with staying home and enjoying the over cast sky and the smell of the nights rain still lingering in the air. Steven and I were just surfing the net and he was looking at a list of Farms.

My parents had given us the coupons for this place, so it was definitely on the list of things to go do before Halloween. It's located in Wheatland, so, it is about an hour away. Which is fine, we love taking drives anyways. We went to Fog Willow Farms last year, which I like too, It is smaller and Andrew will be going on a field trip there on the 24th, which I will be chaperoning.

Bishop's is huge. I was impressed. There is so much to do there! Not just for kids, but even adults can really enjoy themselves. You have to pay for some of it, but, it's is very reasonable. I think we will go back next year, but we will have a picnic instead of buying food. We came home Pumpkin-less, only because Andrew and I will both get one on his Field trip and we end up throwing the un-carved Pumpkins away by Christmas anyhow! I will probably buy an additional one for Luke then too..