Goodbye to 2009. This has been a rough year for everyone and I have had several ups and downs this past year. Here's a brief rundown of my year. Randy and I fighting a lot and trying to work things out. ( Definatly Improving). Our fighting still happens as it would in any marriage and some of you have read my complaints and actions that caused the problems, We renewed our vows in May. Got a new place to live. I finally found a job after a year of not working. I quit counseling ( but reconsidering that one). I found out this past summer that I have a heel spur that has grown more and still waiting to get it fixed. I'm learning more about my anger issues and my depression (which I refuse to take meds for). I was made a member of my church this year. I have negleted my blogging but I'm slowly making a comeback.
The kids have made wonderful progress this year in all aspects. (still working on the chores issue) but doing great in school. I'm ready for a new year and hopefully more progress in the right direction. I would love to quit smoking sometime in the new year and to be healthier mentally and physically and emotionally. I hope we all see improvement in the economy and in the market for jobs. I wish you all a Happy and healthy New Year! Be Safe!
After working an 8 hour shift I left work went home already exhausted to pick up the kids to go to Christmas Eve Service at our church. When we got there we talked to a few people just before services began and one of our fellow friends brought us 3 bags wrapped up and said these were sitting on the bench in the library for you. We said Thank you of course and when we read the tags on the bags one said to Gage from Santa, To Faith from Santa Claus and to Randy and Michelle from S. Claus. We were stunned to say the least. I did fill my heart warm over such generosity and I felt the love that went into this wonderful surprise. (It made my having to go back to work for 2 more hours just a little more bearable). Here are pics of what we all received in the bags.
This was Faith's Bag of goodies.
This was Gage's Bag of goodies.
Randy's & My Bag of goodies.
I have never felt so blessed as I do with all of my blogging friends, online friends , family and church. I hope you all had a safe and wonderful holiday and all my best for you in the new year.
I have been looking for a new skirt for awhile. I could never find what I like or what I liked wasn't in my size. One day I decided to go to goodwill with my son to look for him a coat for winter. He finally found something he liked for around $6.00. We walked around just to look real quick ( I had to be at work soon). I wanted to see if they had couches in so I could price them. On our way to that section of the store I found a pretty skirt that caught my attention. Not expecting it to be in my size I went ahead and looked at it and it was in my size. I was so excited and it cost $5.00. Here is a picture of the skirt.
The skirt fit me perfect and it is so comfortable.
Happy Belated 58th Birthday Mom. I avoided writing this post yesterday on your actual birthday because it was to difficult for me to do. I'm dealing slowly with your death and hopefully I will find the final closure I need. I have accepted that you are gone but that doesn't make it any easier. You died way too soon and way to young. Somehow I know your still with me in spirit, I swear sometimes I feel you and dad giving me hugs. I just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday and say I miss you so very much.
Here are a couple of photo's of my mom some you may have seen, hopefully a couple you haven't.
Every year our city sponsors Christmas in the Park. This is where different organizations like schools, boy and girl scouts, and other groups enter a contest decorating the shelters for Christmas. Every year I take the kids to see the lights and we decide what one we like the best. I took a few pictures but most didn't come out right :( (I think I need a new camera). The park department will set up a little house for kids to see Santa (Faith's favorite part) and this year they added carriage rides around the park and train rides. Here are a couple of pictures I got. A Charlie Brown Christmas (This was one of our Favorites)
This is one that plays to music. Sorry it's so blurry but my other pics looked worse.
Faith visiting the Park Santa. My pic was blurry so I paid for a copy from them.
A couple of weeks ago I got up early to keep the car and it was so foggy. I took these pictures on my way back home. I had to stop at a gas Station to get a couple of shots. I know the fog could have been worse but this is the worst I had seen here for a long time and some of this had settled before I got the pictures taken.
Our new additions to the family are doing great. Both of them are getting along well and the youngest is finally playing and not hiding so much. But today I'm preety sure we may have to change Anastasia's (Annie) to Alex lol! I think she's a boy it's still kind of hard to tell. Oh well! We'll love him just the same.
Do you remember.... wait a minute this will prove I was an 80's child lol. anyway Do you remember the commericals for the Dominos NOID. For some reason this hit me so I thought I would post it. My parents gave me a huge stuffed NOID when I was younger. It was one of my favorite toys LOL! For those of you who don't remember here is a youtube clip.
*Don't forget to turn off my music player to hear the commercial*
These old commercials use to make me laugh. Here's is actually the reason I remembered these commercials Family Guy used the NOID in one episode. Here is the clip for that.
I'm not saying I agree with Family Guys version but it did remind me of the old vintage commercials.
I've been plagued by some thoughts lately that I think I need to blog about to get it off my mind. First I want to say I am grateful for our new home and we love it. Secondly I am grateful I have a job now (even if its at a gas station) but I am not grateful for hardly ever seeing my family because of it. I close practically okay mostly every night. Randy works days and when he gets off work I go in. I'm usually going to work before our son ever gets home from school. By the time I get home they are in bed. We never get to spend time together as a family. Not by my definition. Randy and I don't get to go on dates because I work every weekend and by the time I get home I'm too tired to care I just want sleep and to relax my feet (which I have had to see a Dr for multiple times now). The time I do get I have to spend running errands and cleaning.
Granted one benefit is very little daycare but Randy and I have never gotten along or tend to fight more because we never really see each other. I was told when I got the job I would close 2 nights max but it is all the time now this is ridiculous. Is it too much to ask to want to spend time with your family? Maybe I'm being selfish.
All of us at work were already told that we have to work Christmas Day . It's hard telling what shift I'll get. If it s anything like Thanksgiving Day it will suck. I closed the night before and then had to make a couple of things before I went to bed to be at work the next morning at 9 till 2. I then came home and had to finish making and baking Thanksgiving Dinner. I then closed the next 2 nights and opened on Sunday. Needless to say I was extremely tired. So I doubt I will see much family this year on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. So how am I supposed to get into the holiday spirit. Its already tough to get into the spirit without both of my parents here. I guess I will have to figure out a way to make Jesus' birthday special for the kids somehow. I don't know how yet, They won't get much and I know it isn't about that but I want it to be special in some way.
I guess deep down I feel like I have abandoned the family to a point. I'm use to working days not all evenings I enjoy being with my family and I would like to have some time with them. And I liked it when Randy and I could go on a date but now I don't foresee that anytime soon. Hopefully things will change but I highly doubt it right now.
I have been gone for so long I 'm not real sure what to post about anymore. I've considered redoing my blog or just leaving it the way it is. I know I have lost most of my readers and that is my fault. I still have somewhat writer's block but I do want to come back to all of my faithful readers and friends. I'm just not sure what to write about. I am open to feedback . Do you think I should still keep my blog the way it is or change it up some? I'm just curious to see what you all have to say.
As promised I said I would introduce you to our other new cat. He is a male Seal point Simaese. (Might be a blue point Not sure). Anyway we were debating on names for him and we chose Phoenix. (we also debated on Ramsey). He is approximately 7 monthes old.
I think he will be a great addition to the family. He loves to play and is full of personality.
Hi everyone I just wanted to introduce you to one of the newest members of our family. Meet Anastasia (Annie for short). She was a rescued cat that we adopted.
I know with all th elove she will recieve she will not be so scared anymore and she will look a lot healthier. We may have another cat coming soon too and if we do get him I will post his pics too.
Well I have been MIA long enough. Here's what has been going on, We are finally moved and we love the new place. We are still unpacking but overall we are done. WOOO HOOO! I have been working a lot but still desire to be out of retail. Oh well maybe someday. Gage starts wrestling for middle school soon. His first practice is this week. Faith has met all but one goal in her speech class and she is getting so big.
I was also made a member of my church officially today. Here is a photo of 3 other's and I getting presented to the church congregation.
Well that's all for now I'll post more later promise.
Well we are pretty much moved in. Still unpacking and cpl more things to move at the old house but we are staying at the new place now. We absolutely love it.
Gage and I got sick but we are doing better. That's what I get for moving in the rain and cold weather. LOL!
I've also been watching an old 80's mini series while I was sick. How many of you remember the show "V" . This was a show my dad and I enjoyed watching together. I usually don't get into sci-fi stuff but this just brings back good old memories. Anyway I guess a new series is coming out and of course I'll watch it to see what it is all about. Here is a website specifically pinned for the the original and the new series. http://thevisitors.info/
Well we are still packing to move and we get to move next week. Sis' birthday was this past wednesday and I had to work, so I went to her speech class with her to spend time with her. We took cupckaes and juice to share and she got to be the helper for class that day. She did get some presents and we will get her more after we move.
My birthday was yesterday but nothing special. I ran errands all day and cooked spaghatti for supper. I'm just ready to move and get it over with. Hopefully soon I will have pics to share with you.
I just wanted to share some awesome news. We finally got approval for where we want to move to. I'll share pics as soon as I can. So we will be moving here real soon. WOOOOO HOOOOO!. I also got supervisor already at my new job. What a week. Talk to you all soon.
I know I haven't posted much lately but here is what I have been doing lately. I make siggies for for a group on cafemom.com. Here is my lateest creation.
We have been packing and going thru stuff to move and still looking for an apartment or get the trailer we have looked at. We just need approval from the bankruptcy trustee which we have been waiting on for a month now. I have been fixing my resume and looking for a job. I finally got a part time job at a gas station and I have another interview Monday for another part time job. The kids are good and back in school and doing well. Randy is still working and doing good. Hopefully we get to move soon. Keep in touch.
I was brought to tears by Madonna's speech about her affliation with Micheal Jackson . Those were very Powerful words and you could hear the respect she has for a pop icon. Then when they went into the video tribute with live dancer's I was awe struck. My favorite part was Janet Jackson doing the dance and singing the only song they ever did together. This was very tasetfully done.
This song really makes you think. I have always been a fan of Eminem. Really listen to the lyrics if you have never heard this song before. "Beautiful" by Eminem
I as well as my hubby have been so stressed out lately. His job is still worrisome in that we never know when or if they will let him know. We have been struggling so bad as of late and I still can't find a job. Now we are looking for a new place to live. I truly believe that the house is keeping me sick with my allergies and it needs so much work and we can't do it. I want as well as my hubby to get the kids in a safer place. The problem is the bankruptcy and possibly a forclosure at some point. We need to rent or rent to own and aren't sure how we can get anything because of our credit now. UUUUUGGGGGHHHHHH!!!! How do we do this and still find a place to go. I just want to cry (and I have) . What do we do ? Where do we look for help? Please just pray that we can accomplish what we need to survive.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
I have been missing in action on blogger as of late. I have writer's block and not much has been going on. I just wanted to say I'm ok and I may be back sometime just not sure when. Sometimes I find myself debating on keeping my blog. I don't get the comments I used to I have a hard time keeping u and I defiantly don't want to bring people down. If I decide to shut down my blog I will let you know. For all of you who have been faithful thank you .
This past Sunday we took a trip to Four Winds Resort and Marina to spend the day. We packed a picnic lunch and we spent most the day swimming in Lake Monroe. It is so beautiful out there. Unforutionly though neither of us know how to drive a boat so we can't do that but we love looking at the marina. The hotel is awesome. They have a restrant, indoor/outdoor swimming pool, sauna, hot tub, putt putt golf,tennis & basketball court. Here are some pics I took while we were there.
I am not the greatest swimmer but I love to take the kids to the lake to cool off. This past Saturday we did just that. We went to one of our local parks Fowler to cool off and just hang out. We packed sandwiches and chips and of course drinks. We swam in the lake, ate lunch, walked around the park and went swimming again. Unfortunately I couldn't find the sunscreen and we got sunburns. Here are a few of the photo's from that day.
I'm to list six things that are unimportant but make me happy then tag six others. I was tagged by Clean & Crazy of My Recovery for this meme. Thanks I love doing these.
So on with my list:
1. Sitting by a fire (campout) 2. Going to the park with my family 3. Taking photo’s of various stuff 4. Quiet time 5. Camping 6. Fishing
Now I will tag the following: I will leave this open to anyone who wants to do it.
Well the wedding renewals went great. I'll just post a few of the pics to let you see and they kind of speak for themselves. I do want to thank Sindi of Life Is A Rollercoaster for taking them for us. They turned out great.
I've been happily married 18 years to my hubby Randy. I have 2 wonderful children a boy and a girl 8 years apart. I love learning new crafts & Recipes. I am currently going back to school to be a cosmotologist.
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