8 Things About Me

Wordless Wednesday

2012-01-25T13:56:00.002-05:00

Miya

Whats Happening in February 2012

2012-01-25T08:49:00.005-05:00

2 Groundhog's Day
5 Super Bowl Sunday , Superbowl XLV
12 Lincoln's Birthday
14 Valentines Day
15 Singles Awareness Day - Are you single or in between relations? Then, this day is for you!
20 Hoodie-Hoo Day
20 President's Day
21 Mardi Gras(Fat Tuesday)
22 Ash Wednesday
22 Washington's Birthday
26 Oscar Night
29 Leap Day - It's this year!
More February holidays and special days

Valentines/Pinterest

2012-01-19T14:56:00.002-05:00

Well I'm hook on Pinterest thanks to Shawna at What I Do When I Play. She gets me in so much trouble. How you ask... she is always showing me new things to do on the computer.

My boards are starting to fill up on Pinterest and I'm finding lots of neat things to do on there. So I picked my first project and that was hearts.

I wanted to make the kids something little for Valentines Day.

These hearts are for the kids still living at home. I figured the girls can wrap them around a hair clip and shema can use his as a book marker. I'm going to give them to them in the morning before school.

Now the older kids I'm going to make them a Valentines card and one crochet heart. Then I will mail it to them. I don't no what the boys will think about them, but I know I'm sending with love.

Pattern for these hearts came from Planet M Files

The Money Saving Mom’s Budget ~ 5 Book Giveaway

2012-01-10T14:00:00.002-05:00

I don't know if you are having a money crunch time in your house but I know we are here. This book has found me at the right time and maybe I can win it (fingers crossed).

I found out about this book from a (game) friend on facebook. She posted it just like I did to get a chance to recieve a book.

So go check it out and see what you think. Women Living Well Ministries

If you would happen to be one of the people that win the book or even if I do please let me know and share, share , share please. LOL

Whats Happening in January 2012

2012-01-04T08:46:00.001-05:00

1 New Year's Day
4 Trivia Day
6 Feast of the Epiphany- Three Kings Day
13 Friday the 13th
16 Martin Luther King's Birthday - observed on 16th this year.
23 Chinese New Years It's the Year 4710!
25 Opposite Day
26 Australia Day
More January holidays and special days

2011-2012

2012-01-02T14:25:00.001-05:00

I never write a early letter but there is somethings that I just need to say about 2011.

I was laid off in 2011 and the reason is not known why for sure. I wrote a note to another full time employ and work got upset with it. I do not like jobs thru the temp serves if this is the way they treat there emploies. How can people work on job skills, how can you learn new jobs and push people away. I will never understand. So after 2 years of work all I can say is it was nice meeting and learning how to do lots of different jobs.
A plus side to not working second shift I get to see my kids. Oh my I had my work cut out for me. Alan is not the father that knows how to deal with all the running of the house and kids. I have to laugh because he acted like it was no big deal until he had to do it.
We have been having some issues with Tayinna, I'm hoping with extra help this will work out. It is so sad to have a child that u just can't understand, relate with, and your feelings are in a ball. There is so much that we can do if she would just let us help her and help herself. With Tayinna not understanding it has made things hard for the other 2 kids to. We are working hard to figure this all out together as a family.
Life has its up and downs and right now we are on the down side, but I know things will get better. I know there will be a smile on my families faces today and I know we love each other.
I know today is Jan. 2 2012 and I know I'm a day late, but starting today I'm going to do my best to keep my home a safe and happy one.

Whats is going to happen in my life in 2012

2012-01-02T04:19:00.002-05:00

Well I could do the I'm going to lose weight but we all no that will not happen, at least the amount that i would really like to lose.
I could say I'm going to scrapbook 100 pages, lol we all know I don't have the time, patients, or skill to do this.
So here is my list and before I make the list Shawna is on the phone making one to so make sure you check hers out.

I will clean up all the Christmas decorations and will start a gift closet in Jan.
Feb.-make Christmas cards
March make Christmas crafts/gifts
April- buy forever stamps for your Christmas Cards.
May- buy one gift for every child in my house.
June- find crafts (Kids) and recipes for Christmas
Christmas in July we are going to do crafts with the kids make a Santa list,watch a Christmas movie.
August- Stocking Stuffers- school supplies are on sale.
September- Make sure you have supplies for your cookies.
October- Address Christmas Cards, make sure I have enough crafts made for everyone.
November- rearrange furniture and start getting Christmas decorations out.
December- Wrap gifts

Stick to my Christmas plan
I will lose 10 pounds
Me and Shawna is going to have a contest, we both got to add 12 followers. I have 9 followers and 16 members now.
Go camping and have fun with the kids.
Have a Me Day

Well there you go, if anyone wants to share there list link it here.

Love to all

Christmas Crafts

2011-12-02T00:00:00.004-05:00

Here are a couple things I made for Christmas gifts.

I will give a book that I have read and I think and hope the person I give it to likes it lol and I made this book marker to go with it.

I challenged some of my craft friends to make ATCS. I made mine I hope I will get one back.

I hope the person I gave it to enjoys it. Crochet snowflake garland

You no I made a card and I forgot to scan it. Oh well Chow

Well?

2011-12-01T10:44:00.000-05:00

Its December, you got your Christmas shopping done? started?
Christmas cards sent out?
Any presents wrapped?
Do you know what your buying for everyone?

Isn't the holidays so much fun, the list can keep going and going. I use to be a person that just loved Christmas, any more I could live without all the drama that goes with it. Wrong color mom, wrong size, she wanted this I didn't etc...

Well my kids got a rude eye opener coming. They are not getting allot for Christmas! With not working and the cost of everything else it will be a year to be thankful we are together and a warm roof over are heads,. Don't get me wrong they are getting gifts, but it is going to be what they need mostly.

I have some of my shopping done cyber Monday made that allot easier, and one trip to the mall and I will be done. I have not wrapped anything except the things I had to mail. I sent a few cards out and I am thinking about sitting down and making a couple more. I also need to get out the decorations. I'm not doing the whole house, but I will put a tree up in most of the rooms.

Don't get stressed out its not worth it. Just go with the flow and don't over do it.

Have fun watching the Christmas movies, I know I am.

Merry Christmas

Love Ya All
Teresa

Whats Happening in December 2011

2011-11-25T23:54:00.002-05:00

# 7 Pearl Harbor Day
# 12 Poinsettia Day
# 21 Chanukah lasts 8 days
# 22 Winter Solstice (shortest day of the year)
# 23 Festivus - for the rest of us!
# 25 Christmas
# 26 Boxing Day
# 26 Kwanzaa
# 27 National Fruitcake Day
# 31 New Year's Eve

Here is were I got my info http://www.holidayinsights.com/everyday.htm. To see more go there and check it out.

Whats Happening in November 2011

2011-10-25T23:52:00.002-04:00

# 1 All Saint's Day
# 1 Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
# 2 All Soul's Day - usually on the 2nd
# 6 Daylight Savings time ends gain 1 hour of sleep
# 7 Eid-Ul-Adha
# 8 Election Day -please exercise your right to vote
# 11 Veteran's Day
# 13 Sadie Hawkins Day
# 17 Great American Smokeout - third Thursday
# 20 Universal Children's Day
# 24 Thanksgiving Day
# 25 Black Friday
# 27 Advent begins

Here is were I got my info http://www.holidayinsights.com/everyday.htm. To see more go there and check it out.

Update

2011-10-25T10:46:00.002-04:00

I'm still working on the Christmas gift and its coming along slow, but faster every time I sit down and work on it.

Christmas

2011-10-24T00:01:00.028-04:00

   Christmas use to be my favorite holiday. I loved decorating the house, wrapping the gifts, making homemade bows, I even made curtains. LOL I know I'm funny, but as I have gotten older and the kids are growing I just didn't have the time or the care to decorate any more.
   Well this year I'm home and not working and I'm going to try to bring things back out that I haven't seen in years.
   I started with making a gift, not sure who its going to but I'm doing it. I will try to remember to share it when I'm done making it.
   I'm going to get out the Christmas cards that I started to make a couple years ago. So there will be a couple lucky people to get them.
   I even started a list of the gifts I'm getting. So I think I'm doing pretty good.
   If anyone has any fun projects for the kids let me know.
   Whats your thoughts on Christmas this year?

Changes

2011-10-23T13:57:00.000-04:00

Everything is changing around me.
Just looking out my window and seeing the leaves falling off the trees, oh I love fall. It has to be the pretties time of the year.
The kids are growing up way to fast, the things I have missed doing with them makes me sad but the things I have been able to do with them makes me smile.
I have a home that is building more and more memories, even with the bad memories we are here and together.
Friends that I don't get to see know that I have not forgotten about them, even if its just from a poke.
My parents- Oh how much I love you two, we have had are ups and downs but you have always been there for me. I wish we could spend more time together.
My son is starting a family, I hope that your life is full of smiles, laughter, and hugs. I love you baby and never forget it.
And Layne I wish I could stand at your side like I did at one time, family is everything. I miss you more then you know. (note need to call Layne) LOL
Grandma and Ed u are missed. Love you both.

I hope everyone has a great day. Love Ya All

Whats Happening in October 2011

2011-09-25T23:48:00.003-04:00

# 1 International Day for the Elderly
# 7 Yom Kippur
# 10 Columbus Day observed
# 10 Thanksgiving Day in Canada, 2nd Monday
# 12 Sukkot begins at sundown
# 15 Sweetest Day 3rd Saturday
# 16 Boss's Day
# 22 Make a Difference Day 4th Saturday
# 24 United Nations Day
# 31 Halloween

Here is were I got my info http://www.holidayinsights.com/everyday.htm. To see more go there and check it out.

Whats Happening in September 2011

2011-08-25T23:46:00.001-04:00

# 2 VJ Day, WWII
# 5 Labor Day
# 11 Grandparents Day the first Sunday after Labor Day
# 17 Constitution Day
# 21 International Peace Day (UN)
# 23 Autumnal Equinox
# 23 Native American Day the fourth Friday of the month
# 28 Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown

Here is were I got my info http://www.holidayinsights.com/everyday.htm. To see more go there and check it out.

Whats Happening in August 2011

2011-07-25T23:44:00.001-04:00

# 1 Ramadan begins
# 3 National Watermelon Day
# 10 National S'mores Day
# 13 Left Hander's Day
# 14 V-J Day
# 15 Feast of the Assumption
# 15 World Youth Day date varies widely
# 30 National Marshmallow Toasting Day

Here is were I got my info http://www.holidayinsights.com/everyday.htm. To see more go there and check it out.

Whats Happening in July 2011

2011-06-25T23:42:00.002-04:00

# 1 Canada Day (Dominion Day)
# 4 Independence Day
# 22 Hammock Day ...relax and enjoy!

Here is were I got my info http://www.holidayinsights.com/everyday.htm. To see more go there and check it out.

Whats Happening in June 2011

2011-05-25T23:40:00.002-04:00

# 6 D Day, WWII
# 14 Flag Day
# 19 Father's Day
# 19 Juneteenth Day
# 21 Summer Solstice (The longest day of the year!)

Here is were I got my info http://www.holidayinsights.com/everyday.htm. To see more go there and check it out.

Whats Happening in May 2011

2011-04-25T23:35:00.004-04:00

# 1 May Day
# 5 Cinco de Mayo
# 6 National Teacher's Day
# 9 MY BIRTHDAY LOL
# 8 Mother's Day
# 8 VE Day, WW II
# 13 Friday the 13th - the only one in 2011
# 17 Armed Forces Day
# 24 Victoria Day (Canada)
# 31 Memorial Day official date, celebrated date varies

Here is were I got my info http://www.holidayinsights.com/everyday.htm. To see more go there and check it out.

Whats Happening in April 2011

2011-03-25T23:29:00.001-04:00

# 1 April Fool's Day
# 1 International Tatting Day
# 1 National Walk to Work Day 1st Friday
# 15 Income taxes due
# 17 Palm Sunday
# 18 Patriot's Day Third Monday
# 19 Passover begins at sundown, lasts 8 days.
# 22 Earth Day (U.S.)
# 22 Good Friday
# 24 Easter Sunday
# 27 Administrative Professionals Day formerly "Secretaries Day"
# 28 Take Your Daughter to Work Day 4th Thursday
# 29 Arbor Day always the last Friday in April

Here is were I got my info http://www.holidayinsights.com/everyday.htm. To see more go there and check it out.

31 Day Challenge

2011-03-16T12:08:00.000-04:00

16: Your least favorite chore.

I like cooking, but I don't like doing the dishes.

31 Day Challenge

2011-03-15T11:24:00.011-04:00

15: Something that bugs you.

Backstabber- Someone that goes behind your back instead of facing u.

31 Day Challenge

2011-03-14T11:17:00.000-04:00

14: One thing you want to do before you die.

I would like to go away with a few friends to a spa resort and not have to worry about money.

31 Day Challenge

2011-03-13T10:56:00.001-04:00

13: How you relax.

I enjoy playing on the computer, and reading a good book.

Birthday Party

2011-03-12T16:41:00.000-05:00

Happy Birthday Mom

We tried to surprise her but with the weather not everyone got here in time.

We all love you Mom!

Snow Snow Snow

2011-03-12T16:36:00.000-05:00

This is what my house looked like on Friday morning March 11. It was pretty.

My house is in there somewhere!

31 Day Challenge

2011-03-12T16:30:00.000-05:00

12: Something you do every day.

I do pretty much the same thing that I posted the other day.

Clean, play with the kids, play on the computer, cook, laundry.

I would like to get back into scrapbooking.

31 Day Challenge

2011-03-11T09:51:00.000-05:00

11: A photo that makes you laugh.

Ok the story behind this photo is-

We had a girls weekend at camp and we were trying to get a picture of the 4 of us. We were using the timer on the camera and of course it was not working out well. We were trying to keep it together because we were laughing so hard. We had a great weekend.

31 Day Challenge

2011-03-10T00:00:00.005-05:00

10: Your favorite room in your house.

I guess I would have to say my living room, that is when its clean. LOL

I like it open and nothing around. Ignore the kids things laying around.

I do have to say right now it needs cleaned bad.

Have A Great Day

31 Day Challenge

2011-03-09T11:35:00.000-05:00

9: Your most treasured item.

This is another tough one. I can't figure out one thing so I'm going to make a list of 9 most treasured item/things.

I treasure my family
I treasure my friends
I treasure my camera
I treasure having a home with the things in it that makes my life easier
I treasure my computer. Without it I would never of gotten to meet the people that I know now.
I treasure the right to be able to think and do what I want.
I treasure nature
I treasure my pictures
I treasure LIFE

“Laugh as much as you breathe and love as long as you live.”

“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.”

Maria Robinson quotes

Quotes

31 Day Challenge

2011-03-08T00:16:00.000-05:00

8: A birthday celebration.

They grow way to fast.

These 2 pictures were taken in 2007. There birthdays are 3.

This pictures was taken in 2009.

31 Day Challenge

2011-03-07T10:26:00.000-05:00

7: Something you use every day.

Well this is a easy one

Have a Great Day everyone!

31 Day Challenge

2011-03-06T10:36:00.004-05:00

6: A favorite memory.

This is tough but I will have to pick one and that will be the cruise that we took my son on for graduation. I have never seen him smile as much as he did that whole week and he deserved it.

He got the new shades and was trying to not smile this was in Mexico.

On the ship.

Hati


Ship

31 Day Challenge

2011-03-05T00:00:00.001-05:00

5: Your day.

My day is filled with watching my kids grow.

Love you guys

Other then that it is playing on the computer, cleaning, cooking, laundry, but I would much rather spend time with the kids.

Have a Great Day and enjoy everyday.

31 Day Challenge

2011-03-04T00:00:00.002-05:00

Day 4: An experience that made you who you are today.

This one is a definite chalenge for me. I can not think of ONE experience.

Growing up tho was not always easy nor hard, we made the best out of what we had, and that is what I do now, make the best out of it.
My parents showed me love. We worked hard together and played hard together. They made us a family and showed us that family means everything.
I have one brother and I wouldn't trade him in for the world, he loves me, he cares about me and would do anything for me.

They have made me independent, caring, loving, brave, hard working and make me feel beautiful all pulled into one.

31 Day Challenge

2011-03-03T00:00:00.001-05:00

Day 3: A picture of your favorite TV show cast.

Hmmmm I don't watch a lot of T.V. I was working the afternoon shift for a while and I don't even know what is on anymore. Here are the 2 shows I do get to watch that I like.

31 Day Challenge

2011-03-02T00:00:00.001-05:00

Day 2: A picture of yourself and the person you're closest with.

This is a picture of me and my mom. We do almost everything together and I wouldn't want to do it with anyone else. This picture was taken at Longwood Gardens, we had a great day. I can't wait till are next trip. I hope its soon. Love you mom

31 Day Challenge

2011-03-01T11:57:00.001-05:00

Day 1: A picture of yourself with 10 facts.
Picture of me "I do not like pictures of me" taken today just for this Challenge.

Ten Facts About Me

I enjoy out door activities (camping, gardening, walks, etc)
I'm a stay at home mom again and loving it
I do not like snakes yuck yuck yuck
I love to cook but don't like cleaning up after myself
I love waking up to the sound of birds chirping
Nothing is better then a chicken patty with swiss cheese on flat bread
I like vacations
I like to take pictures (not of myself tho)
I like to be creative
I like being at home and not running all over the place

Thoughts

2011-02-27T14:52:00.000-05:00

Sharing?

Sharing the joint use of a resource or space. Do you think kids know this? In its narrow sense, it refers to joint or alternating use of an inherently finite good, such as a common pasture or a shared residence. Do you think husbands know this? It is also the process of dividing and distributing. Do you think family knows this? Apart from obvious instances, which we can observe in human activity, we can also find many examples of this happening naturally in nature. Is this really true? When an organism takes in nutrition or oxygen for instance, its internal organs are designed to divide and distribute the energy taken in, to supply parts of its body that need it. True Flowers divide and distribute their seeds. Some In a broader sense, it can also include the free granting of use rights to a good that is capable of being treated as a nonrival good, such as information. Sometimes true and sometimes false Still more loosely, “sharing” can actually mean giving something as an outright gift: for example, to “share” one's food really means to give some of it as a gift. Yes truly there are many that share all they can and there are others that take and never look back. Please help my kids your kids my family and don't forget the hubby how to share and take.

“Three keys to more abundant living: caring about others, daring for others, sharing with others.”

William Arthur Ward quotes

“When you dream alone, with your eyes shut, asleep, that dream is an illusion. But when we dream together, sharing the same dream, awake and with our eyes wide open, then that dream becomes reality!”

“Happiness is not so much in having or sharing. We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”

Norman MacEwan quotes

Whats Happening in March 2011

2011-02-25T00:00:00.001-05:00

# 8 International Women's Day
# 8 Mardi Gras(Fat Tuesday)
# 9 Ash Wednesday
# 13 Daylight Savings Begins at 2:00 a.m.
# 15 Ides of March
# 17 St. Patrick's Day
# 20 Purim begins at sundown
# 20 Spring (Vernal) Equinox
# 20 International Earth Day - also called Sun-Earth Day
# 25 Feast of the Annunciation

Here is were I got my info http://www.holidayinsights.com/everyday.htm. To see more go there and check it out.

Thoughts

2011-02-24T18:14:00.002-05:00

Love?

share it
take it
give it
cherish it
live it
need it
leave it
worship it
value it
seduce it

To love is nothing.
To be loved is something.
To love and be loved.....
is everything.
by Cookie Monster

Never apologize for what you feel. It's like saying sorry for being real.

by CAMMi BABYYY

Im not lucky, im blessed .

by Luciana

http://www.best-love-poems.com/love_quotes.htm

Thoughts

2011-02-23T23:11:00.001-05:00

Has anyone ever thought about what it would be like if your life took a different turn then what it did.
That maybe if you could just of changed one thing it could of been different.
Don't forget that one change could make things better or make them worse then the way it is now.

“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.”

Maria Robinson

“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.”

Ashley Smith

Congrats Chris

2011-02-21T00:00:00.002-05:00

Graduation Day 2010

We are all so proud of you!

Even tho I miss seeing your smile, hearing you laugh, watching you grow, having you right at my side I know that this was the best thing for you to do.

I felt that all the hard work was going to pay off and it has look at you my little boy has grown up.

Don't miss the smile

We all Love U

I have to say I didn't iron his robe this time I thru it in the dryer and poof the wrinkles GONE. LOL I wasn't taking the chance.

Chris got a full time job from his internship.

I'm Still Here

2011-02-20T17:05:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone, its been a long time and I have lots to catch you all up on.

I'm back to being home again and I am enjoying it. Money isn't everything, but it did make it easier to pay the bills.

I have missed a lot of time with the kids and I'm hoping to make that time up. So be on the look out for some pictures.

My house has been screaming for a good cleaning.

And I want to do somethings that I have been meaning to do for the last 2 years.

So if there is anyone out there that wants to Live Laugh Love life come join me and we all can make the best of it that we can. With money or with out.

Holiday Card Making 101

2009-10-17T16:56:00.001-04:00

On this blog you have to be able to find the card you want to make.
Thanks Capture The Moment for sharing it.

FaceBook

2009-10-17T16:33:00.002-04:00

Is there anyone else out there that feels like they spend to much time just on facebook and not enough time working on there blog, etc...?

Hi Everyone

2009-10-02T08:46:00.006-04:00

Its been awhile since I have posted on here and I'm sorry to say it might be alittle bet longer before I get to adding everything that I want to. Here are some updates, and I hope everyone is staying warm.

I have been working for a temp agency and its taking away from everything at home. I do like what I'm doing and hopefully it continues a little longer so I can get my Christmas shopping done, and pay some bills off.

School started Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! now they can feed 3 starving monsters that are raiding my cupboards and fridge. I can not believe how much they eat over the summer, they are growing like weeds. The other nice thing is there all in school all day now.

Tayinna just had a birthday, she is 8 now. Don't look at the candles, I didn't even think of making sure I had enough. She wanted a strawberry cake so mom put strawberry icing on it (it was yum yum) Happy Birthday Tayinna!

My dh is stilling looking for a job and I'm hoping there will be one right around the corner, but what ever happens I know we will make it. :) He is trying his best to be a stay at home dad and he is doing a great job at it.

I have lots of other pictures to share from are trips and camp this past summer so don't give up on me I will get them on here soon. I even got to do a girls scrapping weekend, it was a blast.

To those of you that enjoy getting your Christmas shopping done early I have started mine, I might not have all of it bought but I know what I'm getting them. I need to start wrapping now, but I know that won't happen.

Have A Great Day!

Whats Happening In August

2009-07-31T00:49:00.000-04:00

3 National Watermelon Day
10 National S'mores Day
13 Left Hander's Day
14 V-J Day
15 Feast of the Assumption
22 Ramadan begins
30 National Marshmallow Toasting Day

Here is were I got my info http://www.holidayinsights.com/everyday.htm. To see more go there and check it out.

My Points

2009-07-20T01:09:00.000-04:00

Has anyone ever joined and got lots of point from my points and got gift cards? Well I'm trying it, I hope it really works. I got almost enough points to get a $50 gift card from Target. I also won a gift card on the blog party so I figure by Christmas I can have $150 in gift cards. That will help me get some gifts for the kids. So if anyone would like to join let me know and I can sign you up under me.
http://www.mypoints.com/emp/u/index.vm

Quote

2009-07-02T01:25:00.000-04:00

Do all the good you

can, in all the ways

you can, as

long as ever you can.

- John Wesley

Whats Happening In July

2009-06-30T00:47:00.000-04:00

1 Canada Day (Dominion Day)
4 Independence Day
22 Hammock Day ...relax and enjoy!
27 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony - not until 2012

Here is were I got my info http://www.holidayinsights.com/everyday.htm. To see more go there and check it out.

Quote

2009-06-26T07:56:00.001-04:00

Do all the good you

can, in all the ways

you can, as long as

ever you can.

- John Wesley

Quote

2009-06-22T01:06:00.001-04:00

There is a crack in

everything. That's

how the light gets in.

- Leonard Cohen

What Happened to Posting On My Blog?

2009-06-20T15:08:00.003-04:00

I know I have been so busy doing other things that I have not been posting, scrap booking or even looking for new quotes. Well that is going to stop and I'm going to start posting again. It just might be quotes or even random writing but it will be something.

Before the warm weather was upon us I had all these plans to go outside and work work work. Well I don't know if anyone else is like me, but the house work did not stop. The kids are out of school and they want to help all the time. So here I am playing simon says, red light green light, going for walks, etc... with them and nothing is getting done. Well I can't say nothing! This year are rototiller decided it wasn't going to run, so we did allot of work trying to get the gardens ready and the kids did help.

The weather has been so not like summer one week its raining and cold, then its sunny and warm the next. I do know that I got around 40 tomatoes, 40 peppers, tons of onions, 5 mounds of zucchini, couple cucumber,Brussels sprouts, corn, Indian corn, sage, parsley,cilantro, chives, and basil planted. I hope they grow, I can't wait to start picking tomatoes off the vines YUM. I still have allot of mulch to put on my flower beds. Believe me they are not pretty now, some of them have lots of weeds. All this rain has made the weeds grow well.

Me and my mom are planning on taking the kids to camp for awhile. We will be there over the 4th, and I am really looking forward to this. I have not been to camp yet this year, and I can't wait to sit by the fire, go for walks in the woods, read a couple good books and just relax until my dad gets there. Then it will be work work work LOL. At least some of it will be work but not all of it. Then we are taking Chris on a trip, hotels here I come. While we are on are little trip I am hoping I will be able to meet one of my chatting friends from online. Other then that we would like to take the kids to Erie and spend a day or 2 on the beach and I would like to get some girlfriends together and go to camp for a weekend.

Well as you can see summer is going to be busy but I will try to keep up with my posting. If anyone has any canning or freezing recipes for any of the veggies in my garden please let me know were they are.

Have a great summer everyone. :) Inside or outside there is always something to do!

Todays Quote

2009-06-01T00:28:00.000-04:00

When you get to the

end of your rope, tie

a knot and hang on.

- Franklin D. Roosevelt

Whats Happening In June

2009-05-31T00:44:00.001-04:00

6 D Day, WWII
14 Flag Day
21 Father's Day
19 Juneteenth Day
21 Summer Solstice (The longest day of the year!)
Here is were I got my info http://www.holidayinsights.com/everyday.htm. To see more go there and check it out.

Todays Quote

2009-05-30T00:19:00.001-04:00

There is more to life

than increasing its

speed.

- Gandhi (submitted by ystonehiker)

Todays Quote

2009-05-28T21:22:00.002-04:00

There are years that

ask questions, and

years that answer.

- Zora Neale Hurston

2009-05-25T16:32:00.003-04:00

Happy Memorial Day

Todays Quote

2009-05-25T00:39:00.001-04:00

You only live once-
but if you work it
right, once is enough.

- Joe E. Lewis
(submitted by Nadyne)

T-Mobile Mom to Mom Quiz

2009-05-23T11:28:00.000-04:00

T-Mobile Mom to Mom Quiz: "

Take the fun, Mom to Mom quiz and discover your parenting style.

Todays Quote

2009-05-18T13:25:00.000-04:00

It's not how much
you have that makes
people look up to
you, it's who you are.

- Elvis Presley

2009-05-10T12:14:00.004-04:00

Todays Quote

2009-05-10T09:54:00.000-04:00

I am not afraid of
tomorrow, for I have
seen yesterday and I
love today.

- William Allen White

Whats Your Birthday Wisdom

2009-05-09T00:01:00.000-04:00

Your Birthday's Wisdom is Creation

You have learned that you're happiest in life when you're working with your hands.

Whether you're cooking or writing, being creativity is what fools you.

You don't like to be stagnant, and you are always thinking of new projects.

You believe that a wasted day can lead to a wasted life. You make the most of the time you have.

What's Your Birthday's Wisdom?

What Color Christmas Tree Should You Have?

2009-05-05T00:48:00.000-04:00

You Should Have a Blue Christmas Tree

For you, the holidays represent a time of calm, understanding, and peace.

You avoid family fights, and you don't get too stressed out - even when things are crazy!

You like to make Christmas about making everyone's life a little bit better.

You don't get caught up in greed or commercialism. You're too sincere for that.

Your blue tree would look great with: Lots of silver tinsel

You should spend Christmas Eve watching: It's a Wonderful Life

What you should bake for Santa: Chocolate chip cookies

What Color Christmas Tree Should You Have?

Cards from the Crop

2009-05-04T12:26:00.003-04:00

Scrapbook Lane had a weekend crop and these are what I made.

Todays Quote

2009-05-03T00:02:00.000-04:00

The more you have,
the more you're
occupied; the less
you have, the more
free you are.

- Mother Teresa

Todays Quote

2009-05-02T00:38:00.000-04:00

Friendship is always

a sweet

responsibility, never

an opportunity.

- Kahlil Gibran

Givaway

2009-05-01T00:43:00.000-04:00

365 Days of Christmas is hosting a givaway. Please go check it out.

Whats Happening In May

2009-04-30T00:36:00.002-04:00

1 May Day
5 Cinco de Mayo
6 National Teacher's Day
8 VE Day, WW II
10 Mother's Day
17 Armed Forces Day
24 Victoria Day (Canada)
25 Memorial Day

Here is were I got my info http://www.holidayinsights.com/everyday.htm. To see more go there and check it out.

Blog Fine

2009-04-29T00:37:00.000-04:00

Oh I love this blog Deep Fried Kudzu , there are so many ideas on it for anytime of the year. Thanks Ginger for posting all your ideas.

Free Hallmark Card

2009-04-28T18:09:00.000-04:00

Hallmark.com: Free Card W/ Free Shipping

Want to save some money on your Mother's Day cards? Simply go to Hallmark.com, register for an account, choose a card that is $3.49 or less, personalize it, and enter discount code CARD4MOM at checkout. Even shipping is FREE!
Offer is limited to one card per person and is valid through May 4, 2009. However, to get your card by Mother's Day, you must order by May 1st.
Thanks, Saving our Cents

Blogger Buddy

2009-04-28T00:00:00.001-04:00

Storm from All Things Cherished has been so nice by giving me a Blogger Buddy award. I love blog hopping and your blog is one of my favorites. Thank you Storm.

Storm has said the one thing I need to do with this award is pass it onto 3 of my blogger buddies. Here they are:

Shawna at What I do when I play..........
Babas at BabasFarmLife
Marilne at The Crafty Oma

Happy Birthday Cards

2009-04-27T12:09:00.002-04:00

I'm not real sure about them, but I made them from a sketch challenge and recipe chellenge on ScrapBook Lane, Cherished Memories

What Internet Slang are You

2009-04-23T17:08:00.000-04:00

You Are LOL

The internet is always cracking you up. You could waste the day away finding things to laugh at.
You're usually the first one to find a new funny video, picture, or website.

You're always up for wasting time online, even if (especially if) you're at work.
You also tend to spend a lot of time chatting, especially with people who make you laugh out loud.

What Internet Slang Are You?

Garage Sales

2009-04-17T11:56:00.001-04:00

I was looking around Sugar Ridge blog and found this neat site that people can post there Garage Sales to and you can look and see if there is any in your area. I will defiantly be trying it out this summer.
Thanks Diana.

Easter 2009

2009-04-16T09:08:00.006-04:00

The kids got up and found there baskets, had breakfast and were ready to go to grandma and paps. We were not going to grandma and paps until dinner so the kids were not happy, but that's the way it goes.

We normally don't give the kids to much candy, but for Easter you have to have candy. So the kids were running around all wired. I could not wait to get to mom and dads just so they could go run around and look for Easter eggs.

Here is a picture of mom and dads back porch. There almost done with it. When we have big dinners, we use it for a second diningroom for all the kids.

Here are some radem pictures I took at mom and dads.

Three of my kids have birthdays in April so we celebrated there birthdays after we ate. They are all getting so big.

2009-04-15T11:30:00.000-04:00

You Are Considerate and Mature

You approach the holidays with responsibility and cooperation.

You'll do your part to make sure that everyone else has a happy holiday.

You aren't particularly picky or high maintenance during the holidays.

You're happy to be in the company of people you love, and you're willing to "go with the flow."

Of all the types, you are the most likely to give someone exactly what they want.

You're also the most likely to wrap all your presents well - to prevent peeking!

The Wrapping Paper Test

I hope everyone has a wonderful day.

2009-04-12T10:25:00.005-04:00

Plant a Garden

2009-04-11T11:36:00.003-04:00

Edgar A. Guest

If your purse no longer bulges

and you've lost your golden treasure,

If times you think you're lonely

and have hungry grown for pleasure,

Don't sit by your hearth and grumble,

don't let mind and spirit harden.

If it's thrills of joy you wish for

get to work and plant a garden!

If it's drama that you sigh for,

plant a garden and you'll get it

You will know the thrill of battle

fighting foes that will beset it

If you long for entertainment and

for pageantry most glowing,

Plant a garden and this summer spend

your time with green things growing.

If it's comradeship you sight for,

learn the fellowship of daisies.

You will come to know your neighbor

by the blossoms that he raises;

If you'd get away form boredom

and find new delights to look for,

Learn the joy of budding pansies

which you've kept a special nook for.

If you ever think of dying

and you fear to wake tomorrow

Plant a garden! It will cure you

of your melancholy sorrow

Once you've learned to know peonies,

petunias, and roses,

You will find every morning

some new happiness discloses

Alzheimers

2009-04-07T19:02:00.003-04:00

Today me, my mom, and my aunt went to a class on Alzheimer's. The class will be every Tues. afternoon for four weeks. National Institute on Aging and National Institute of Health is giving us this info.

My grandmother has Alzheimer's and we want to see what they are doing about it. We never realized how bad my grandmother was until my grandfather passed away and she was on her own. There are so many signs we missed when he was living and we just thought oh that's just grandma.

On the info they gave us they shared 3 stages.

Early Stages: (1-3 years)

Mildly impaired
Increased difficulty following directions
Increased difficulty understanding large amounts of information
Increased difficulty making quick decisions
Difficulty remembering recent experiences
Uncertainty and hesitancy performing duties
Difficulty handling money
Difficulty driving a car
Difficulty learning new activities
Mood personality changes

Middle Stages: (5-7 years)

Moderately impaired
Communication difficulties more prevalent
Disoriented to time, may confuse day and night
Asks questions repeatedly
Hygiene is inconsistent
May be suspicious, agitated, paranoid, or aggressive
May wander, pace, rummage

Last Stage: (2-3 years)

Unable to communicate with words
May not recognize family members
Needs assistance with ADLs
Swallowing difficulties or forget to eat
Mobility unsteady or become immobile
Incontinent of bladder and/ or bowel

Statistics say:

1 in 8 age 65 and older will have Alzheimer's
1 in 2 age 85 and older will have Alzheimer's

It has been really hard seeing my family go through so much and wondering if they are doing the right thing for her. I am thankful that she knows who I am, because there is some in the family she doesn't know. We think she knows me because I go see her as much as I can.

Its Monday

2009-04-06T00:27:00.000-04:00

I have to say Sunday went allot better then Saturday did with the kids. We got to go outside and play. Yaaaaaa!
Now the weather is turning yucky again, but the kids will be going to school. I hope I can find time to go hide in my scrap room. I will share what I get done.

Quote

2009-04-05T23:16:00.007-04:00

There are no more

hours in a bad day

than in a good one!

-Unknown

Its hard for me to believe this is true when I'm having a bad day.

Is it Mondy Yet

2009-04-04T19:34:00.003-04:00

It has been one of those days that I wish I could send the kids outside, but its to cold and wet to do that. They don't know how to just sit and watch a TV show with out fighting during the commercials. So the TV gets shut off, lets play a game ( I thought ya the kids will be good playing a game with me) NOT. So I send them to there room to play thinking they need to blow off some steam and run around. Well they broke the closet door. Then there is time out for all of them, so that means I have to watch them because they think if I turn my head they can do what they want. I'm ready to pull my hair out today.

On the plus side I got to talk to a friend today and dh is making dinner (pork chops, scalped potatoes, and carrots), and the kids will be going to bed soon. YAAAAAAAAAAA Then I will be able to have me time.

I hope everyone else is having a better day then me.

Quote

2009-04-03T09:33:00.005-04:00

Bad habits are like a
comfortable bed, easy
to get into, but hard
to get out of.

Isn't this the truth?

Whats Happening In April

2009-03-31T00:21:00.001-04:00

1 April Fool's Day
1 International Tatting Day
3 National Walk to Work Day 1st Friday
5 Palm Sunday
5 World Youth Day date varies widely
10 Good Friday
12 Easter Sunday
15 Income taxes due
19 Passover begins at sundown, lasts 8 days.
20 Patriot's Day Third Monday
22 Earth Day (U.S.)
22 Administrative Professionals Day formerly "Secretaries Day"
23 Take Your Daughter to Work Day 4th Thursday

I got this info from http://www.holidayinsights.com/, if you want to know more info about April go check it out.

Who is the Winner

2009-03-30T09:45:00.000-04:00

Blog party Winner is Christi

Congratulations Christi

Thank you so much for visiting my blog.

Please send me your address so I can get your seeds sent to you.

I Won!

2009-03-29T22:35:00.003-04:00

I won a prize at the blog party and it is #21 — $50 gift certificate to Target Stores from Agoosa.
Thank you Katherine I can't wait to go shopping.

Welcome to my Flower Party

2009-03-27T00:02:00.002-04:00

Grab a plate, napkin, cup and silverware and lets see what we can eat.

APPLE (Malus sp.)--Apple blossoms have a mildly sweet, floral flavor. These trees grow wild in some parts of the Northeast. If you eat blossoms from cultivated apples, make sure they haven’t been sprayed yet. They also work well as a pretty pink and white garnish.
BEE BALM (Monarda didyma)--Bee Balm is a hardy perennial. The red flowers have a minty flavor, as Monarda is a member of the mint family. Anyone who has grown Bee Balm knows that it is very easy to grow and can become somewhat invasive in a spot it likes.
CALENDULA (Calendula officinalis)--Calendula is a lovely, self-seeding annual. The deep yellow or orange petals add a beautiful touch to a green salad and can also be used as a garnish. Calendula has a slightly bitter flavor, and it best used with tangier greens.
CHICORY (Cichorium intybus)--Chicory is a common roadside weed with beautiful periwinkle blue flowers in midsummer. Many people who lived through the Depression remember making a coffee substitute out of Chicory. Make sure you don't pick flowers on heavily traveled roads because of the pollution absorbed by the plant. Chicory has a pleasant, mild-bitter taste that has been compared to endive.
CHAMOMILE (Chamaemelum nobile)--English Chamomile is a hardy perennial that prefers moist soil and full sun. The flowers are small and daisy-like and have a sweet, apple-like flavor. CAUTION: Ragweed sufferers may also be allergic to Chamomile. It contains thuaone and should be eaten in moderation.
DANDELION (Taraxacum officinale)--Yes, this is the common weed. If the yellow flowers are picked young, they have a sweet, honey-like flavor. Mature flowers are bitter. Do not eat Dandelions from lawns that have been sprayed! If in doubt, ask or just don’t eat them. As you know, Dandelions will grow just about anywhere.
DAYLILY (Hemerocallis fulva)--Daylilies, which are hardy, indestructible perennials, have lovely blossoms in many shades. Their flavor is a combination of asparagus and zucchini. Some people think that different colored blossoms have different flavors. They make a nice garnish and may be stuffed for hors-deuvres or made into fritters.
DIANTHUS (Dianthus sp.)--Dianthus, or pinks as they are sometimes called, are annuals or hardy perennials that prefer sandier soils and full sun. The spicy, clove-like flavor is more intense in some species. D. caryophyllus, a tender perennial grown usually as an annual, is reported to have great flavor. Always remove the white-colored base of the petal, as it may be bitter.
ELDERBERRY (Sambucus canadensis)--Elderberry is a large shrub or small tree that grows wild in many parts of the Northeast. The blossoms are a creamy color and have a sweet flavor. The fruit is used to make wine. CAUTION: All other parts of this plant are poisonous! Do not even eat the stems of the flowers!
LAVENDER (Lavendula sp.)--Lavender is a beautiful and wonderful smelling perennial or small shrub depending on where you live. The flowers are lavender, of course, and have a perfumed flavor. The flavor may be very intense, so use them sparingly. Lavender prefers a light, well-drained soil and full sun.
LILAC (Syringa vulgaris)--The common Lilac, a familiar shrub sometimes seen growing next to abandoned farmhouses (and in yards everywhere) is remarkably hardy and easy to grow. An added bonus is the beautiful purple or white "lilac-scented" flowers in late May and June. The flowers, which have a delicate floral flavor, make a beautiful garnish or can be added to vanilla frozen yogurt for a treat.
MINT (Mentha sp.)--Mints are clean-smelling, hardy perennials. Members of the mint family are characterized by their square stems. The flavor of the flowers is minty, with different overtones depending on the variety. Other members of the mint family with edible flowers are Bee Balm (mentioned above) and Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis).
ROSE (Rosa sp.)--Roses can be shrubs or climbers. Some are hardy, some are not. They all prefer rich soil and full sun (except for a few species that will grow in some shade) The beautiful, perfumed flowers, which come in shades of pink, red, yellow, or white, have a perfumed flavor. It is important to remove the sour petal base.
SCENTED GERANIUM (Pelargonium sp.)--This is a tender perennial usually grown for its scented leaves. Scented geraniums come in many "flavors," ranging from rose to nutmeg to lemon and mint. The flowers may be white, pink, red, or purple and resemble the flowers of the annual ivy-leaved Pelargonium. The flower flavor generally corresponds to the variety. For example, a lemon-scented geranium would have lemon-scented flowers.
SQUASH BLOSSOMS (Cucrbita pepo sp.)--The blossoms of the annual squash plant are a vibrant yellow color and possess a mild vegetable flavor. They prefer soil enriched with organic matter and full sun. Squash blossoms, like daylilies, may be stuffed or made into fritters.
SWEET WOODRUFF (Galium odoratum)--Sweet Woodruff is a spreading, groundcover perennial with pretty, star-shaped white flowers in early May. The flower flavor is sweet and grassy with a hint of vanilla. Sweet Woodruff prefers partial to full shade and rich soil.
This list came from-http://pss.uvm.edu/ppp/articles/ediblefl.htm

Have fun and let me no how everything taste.

My Ultimate Blog Party Prize List so far.

Here is my top 3

19 — $50 gift certificate to Target Stores

21 — $50 gift certificate to Target Stores

INTL 9 — Flower Desktop Sculpture designed by artist Robert Sloan

and 6 more.

22 — $50 gift certificate to Target Stores

37 — Omron HJ-112 Digital Premium Pedometer

60 – Pepsi Tote Full Of Loot

65 – girly scrapbooking embellishment kit

86 –$25 Gift Certificate to Close To My Heart

109 — $30 Stampin’ Up Prize pack

Quote

2009-03-25T09:19:00.000-04:00

We must remain as

close to the flowers,

the grass, and the

butterflies as the child

is who is not yet so

much taller than they

are.

-Friedrich Nietzsche

Mom

2009-03-24T20:16:00.005-04:00

I don't know how many people get to go do things with there mom, but I love to. We go out at least once a week, to were ever we need to go.

My mom means the world to me and I don't care who knows. I made a scrapbook page with her being the star on it for my book of me.

Google Needs...

2009-03-23T14:38:00.003-04:00

I found this idea over at The Lady Bug Chronicles. You put your name in a google search followed by the word 'needs' and post the first ten things that come up with.. Then comment on them if you'd like. I made a story. Make sure you let me know if you do this by posting here.

Teresa needs to lay off the sauce!
Teresa needs help!
Teresa needs a party at the beach.
Teresa needs you
Teresa needs to quit trying so hard
Teresa needs a single miracle
Teresa needs one more miracle to become a saint.
Teresa needs’s profile on Classmates.com
Teresa needs your help!
Teresa needs a strait jacket.

Well as you can see I guess I drink alot and I need help for it. Going to the beach sounds like a great idea and with you going that would be great. I won't ask again because I don't want to be pushy. I would really be surprised if you don't go, so pretty please go with me. Maybe I should find a old friend from high school to go with me. Now I need to figure out how to get my profile set up. This is driving me crazy, how do I set this up. I guess I better go find the sauce.

Scrapbooking Crop

2009-03-21T13:17:00.009-04:00

I went to a crop last night and we had a great time. I did more talking then working on my cruise LOs but it was just fun to get out.

This is Bonnie and me.

Here are the two LOs I did. I'm getting all the pictures on paper and the 4 of us are going to do the journaling together. I have two more pages started, hopfully it won't be long till the next crop so I can get them done.

Blog Party

2009-03-18T20:31:00.002-04:00

5 Minutes for Mom is haveing The Ultimate Blog Party 2009.

Its Starts Friday March 20th.

Come have some fun. I know I can't wait.

2 Cards to Share

2009-03-15T00:21:00.005-04:00

There was a card sketch challenge on Scrapbooklane and here is the cards I made.

What You Give A Women

2009-03-14T00:33:00.000-04:00

"Whatever you give a woman, she will make greater.
If you give her sperm, she'll give you a baby.
If you give her a house, she'll give you a home.
If you give her groceries, she'll give you a meal.
If you give her a smile, she'll give you her heart.
She multiplies and enlarges what is given to her.
So, if you give her any crap, be ready to receive a ton of shit."

2009-03-13T12:54:00.001-04:00

Blog Giveaway at http://shawnabatesart.blogspot.com/

Quote

2009-03-13T00:25:00.001-04:00

If you want to lift

yourself up,

lift up someone else.

-Booker T. Washington

I like this quote and I think its very true. I like helping others if I am able to. Sometimes it can be something little, like a phone call or a card just asking how your day is going. It could even be just stopping in to say hi.

Don't forget someday you will need a lift, so go find someone that needs one today.