Make Over

Here I am and again I need to make some changes and I am starting with a new blog look. Do you ever think that really makes people come to your blog? I don't but it makes me feel good inside when I think of what we are given to look at around us everyday.

Second things is I was told I am type 2 diabetic. So this means I need to eat better, exercise and be healthier then I have ever been so I don't have to give myself any injections.  I did find a online friend and with support from other family and friends to help me start moving again. With it being winter and not working I need the push even more.

The third thing I really need to get things put together around my house. With 3 kids you would think I would have control but I am finding it is getting harder and harder to get them moving. Help me someone please ( take me away). The teen age years have hit and we all know what that can be like.

And now the last thing is I would like to get creative again. Maybe even get back to making homemade gifts. We will see what happens won't we. Oh and I want to keep reading  I love a good book.

So I am ready to start tomorrow is a new day and it will be day one.

Have a Great Day/Night and smile at someone today/ tomorrow. 

Hugs

Internet

Isn't it fun to be on the internet?

1. You get to learn new things.
2. You get to read.
3. You get to see what friends and family are doing.
4. You get to meet new people.
5. You get to play games.

I am thankful that I am able to have it. 

Christmas Blogs

I searched just now to find a Christmas blog that is active. I fond one that posted in February.

I use to belong to a couple yahoo groups then they slowly faded away so I went to blogs and now I'm finding they to are fading away.

I just can't understand what is going on!!!!!!

Christmas was always the time of year that u could believe, spend time with family and share the love Make gifts etc... Even if you don't have much you do the best you can (Love).

If any of my readers know of any please pass them on to me.

Thoughts

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

I'm Still Here

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.

Hi Everyone

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!

Welcome to my Flower Party

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

Blog Party

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.

Blog Face Lift

Thanks to Barbee my blog got a face lift. Thank you Barbee.
It took me some time but I think it looks great.
Here is where I went to get the template http://www.thecutestblogontheblock.com/ Have fun doing a face lift on your own blog.

Day 3 Thanks

Well I made it to day 3 on my blog, thanks Storm for all your help. Now I hope I can meet lots of new people.

This week has been a busy week for me. We came home from camp, so that means tons of laundry. The yard needed cut, the flower beds need bark put on them, and I trimmed the burning bushes and azaleas. Don't forget about the everyday stuff fun fun.

I wanted to touch base on why I picked my title. There are 8 people that I see everyday in my life and they are very special to me. I don't know what I would be doing without everyone of them. My sons Raymond, Christopher, and Tashema, my daughters Tayinna and Tamiya, and we can't forget about Jess, dh Alan and myself. We all make the 8 of us. Jess if you ever read this I hope you know you are loved just like my own daughter, I don't know were I would be without you.

There is also the list of 8 things about me. Its fun having this list, even know I could change it daily or add more to it. I will be adding a page into my Book About Me on this subject. 8 is such a great number. I will share when I get it done. I better go make a to do list on here today so I don't forget about it.

The sun is shining here today. It will be a great day to get outside.