Fond Memories...

For those of you who don't know NKOTB...where were you in the late 80's and early 90's? I can tell you that I was madly in love with Jordan Knight, I knew that I was the perfect wife for him and he just needed to wake-up and realize it! LOL. Anne and I use to sit up late at night an make our wedding plans for them. She is just as crazy about them as I am.

They are getting back together and they are going to go on tour pretty soon...how cool is that! I can't wait until them come here, I gonna drag my husband along, kicking and screaming. He'll love it I'm sure, if not he'll have to get over it!

It's Wed, happy hump day! My hubby gets home early on weds and we get to do a lot of family time. The rest of the week he doesn't get home until after 9pm sometimes after 10pm. He hates it because he doesn't get to see Anaya before she goes to bed. He tries to call her before bedtime, so she can at least talk to him.

Anaya has decided that she wants to be a doctor, I hope she does. She is so funny, she told me this morning that the cranes are monsters because they are so big. She thinks they are small dragons because they can fly, where does she come up with these things?

Slobs

I know that those of you who have a husband or boyfriend will be able to relate to this one. Why is it that they don't know where the laundry hamper is? Can they not see the Big basket in the bathroom? Do they think that the maid will be by in an hour to clean up after them? Take my husband for instance...he takes his socks off and leaves them on the floor. He will then get up and go into the garage (where the washer and dryer are). Did he take the socks with him? Nope! That would be tooo easy! Let's not even TALK about the bathroom it's self. He seems to find away to get toothpaste in every corner of the sink and vanity. I often ask him..."you go hunting and you can shoot a deer 100 yards away, but you can't hit inside the toilet?"

Why is it, that when you go out with the girls, the house is a total disaster when you get back? I don't have a dishwasher, so when i get home there is a sink FULL of dishes. What about just using one or two of them? Do they have to use EVERY dish in the cabinet?

I guess i have to be fair to him and tell of his good points. He does do a lot of things around the house and for me. He cleans and details my car, and sometimes i can get him to do some laundry for me. He is super sweet and a very caring man, he just doesn't know where is dirty socks belong! HAHAHAHAHA!

Let me know if i am the only crazy woman who thinks that this is not acceptable.

My beautiful baby girl!

Here are pictures of my sweet and beautiful Anaya. I think you will all agree that she is a character, she cracks me up. Some of these pics are from last year but there are a few current ones. I hope you all enjoy them, let me know what you think.

My weight loss journey

Alright, alright. Everyone knows that i have always struggled with my weight and keeping it off, now is no different. I have decided to really stick to getting my weight down and being healthy. I already eat some of the foods that are good for me, but now i am going to eat only the foods that are good for me. That means no more french fries and pizza, two of my most favorite foods. It's not that i can't have them i just have to have them made differently. No more fatty oils and fried stuff.

I'm not doing it because of any medical conditions, it's because i don't want any medical conditions. My doctor is surprised that i am healthy for being heavy. For those of you who don't know, my mom was a diabetic and had a serious heart condition before she passed away. I remember her haveing to test her sugar everyday and during the last couple of years, she would have a hard time breathing. I would have to give her insulin injections everyday twice a day. She hated it, i don't blame her it hurt. I miss my mom very much, she was gone from us at an early age and i don't want to die that young. I know that if the good Lord wants me home with Him, He will call me home when He wants. I just don't want to give Him any reason to take me at a young age.

Mom use to say, that you reep what you soe. She said it didn't matter if you were being mean to people or just mean to your body, ya get back what you give ten fold. I have a lot of making up to do with my body. I want to be around to see my childrens children. I want to be a grandmother and spoil my grandbabies. I have a lot of saddness, because my mom is not here to see my little girl. Plus, I can't call her up and find out what to do next. I know that i have family and friends who i can turn to, but it is not the same at all. My tia Judi has stepped up and is doing a great job, trying to give me the advise that my mom would have given. There are times when Anaya is doing something and i catch a glimpse of my mother. Those few fleeting moments mean the world to me. I know that my mom would think i was being silly and that i shouldn't miss her so much, but i do...a lot.

Ok, no more saddness, I plan on loosing 40lbs in 4 months. 10 lbs. per month I'm told that that is a smart way to do it. Wish me luck and keep me in your prayers, the Lord knows I need them! If you have any good ideas I would love to hear them. I am greatful that God gave me a wonderful husband who stands beside me no matter what, he also loves me no matter what size i am. Thank you baby!

No more babies!

I always thought i would want to have two-three kids. What was I thinking? I have two beautiful girls, one that God blessed me with by marriage and the other one that God gifted me, by delivery. I wouldn't trade them for the world. Today however I watched a 6wk old baby girl...I realized that I don't miss those days for nothing! Feedings every two hours and the pucking all over the place. This baby has projectile vomiting going. She can make it half way across the room! Even I can't do that! The smell of infant diapers is horrible, I thought for sure I was going to loose my lunch. You would think I would remember these things, I guess I got lucky, because Anaya never did that too me.

Not to rub it in or nothing to my family and friends in NJ...it is a little cloudy and 75 degrees outside right now. I have all the windows open and the ceiling fans on circulating the nice breeze. Do ya hate me now? I thought ya might! Everybody is welcomed to come for a visit and enjoy the nice weather. I have an extra room and lots of blow-up mattresses! See ya on the next flight! Come one come all!

Heath Leadger

I can't believe that he is gone. I had the pleasure of meeting him once, a few years back. He was very kind and generous. He was so young, it's kinda like River Phinox. I don't think he actually ment to overdose, I think he was just trying to get some sleep. Now he is resting forever. I liked his movies, I think he always chose really good roles to play. What a waste! I feel bad for his children, they will never get the chance to know their dad. Now the only way they will get to see him is through his movies. That makes me sad. I guess it's true when they say money can't buy you happiness.

I'm looking forward to this weekend, there are a couple of pre-Superbowl parties that are happening. We are also going to have a night out for our Anniversary. That's gonna be nice, John and I haven't been on a date since Anaya was born (she is almost three). I really think it's time. There are so many up and coming things, that we won't have time after this weekend. We have something going on every weekend until Easter. We will get a break for about two weeks and then it's on to more Rodes and shows. We only do two rodes a year, the same for the baby shows. I'm not one of those mothers that has to have their child in every pageant. I will get some of last years pics and put them on here as soon as i find them. I will probably have this years pics by the time i find last years. =)~

Superbowl

Man was i excited to see the Giants win the game. If it couldn't be my Cowboy's then why not the Giants? It was a great game to watch and just like everyone else I was on the edge of my seat for that last field goal. Wow! how cool was that?

There will be a Huge Superbowl party at our house. We will all be watching to see the Patriots get the butts handed to them. I can't stand the Patriots, i hope they get beat bad.

On another note, we are getting ready for the Silver Spurs Rodeo and baby show. Anaya is going to be wearing pink this year. We got her these really cute Ariat boots and she looks so adorable in them. Her hair is getting so long, it is still full of curls. She is beautiful! God really has blessed us with a beautiful little girl. She is very sweet too, she wants to make sure that if you are hurt or sad that she makes it better. She does.

I just want to say Thanks to my family and friends for loving me and my family. I know that sometimes things can be crazy around us but it is ALWAYS fun! kiss kiss

Voting

I have NOOOOOO idea what in the world is going on, in this world now a days. I just received an email from a friend of mine informing me about some of the candidates that are running for the highest office in our nation. It makes me mad that someone like Baraka Obama could think that we are dumb enough to not do our research about him and his past. It also makes me mad to think that soooo many people haven't done there homework. Oprah, is backing this man and a lot of people will vote for him because of her. I don't claim to be a big political follower, but i do follow the presidential race. I will also vote for a candidate that I think will be the BEST choice for our country and not because they belong to my political party. I don't usually talk about politics but i am fired up about this one.

It is a privilege to be able to vote and i think we should all vote. I also believe that we should do our homework and research the people who are trying to win our votes. We are still one nation under GOD! When we take God out of the picture and let someone who doesn't believe in the American Flag and the Pledge of Allegiance to run our country then we are defiantly asking to be taken over and letting OUR free nation go to Hell in a handbasket.

Reconnecting

Lately I have found myself looking back on my life and the person I was vs. the person I am. I relized that sweating the small stuff, really isn't THAT important. There poeple who are in your life for a time, a season and definatly for a reason. You should enjoy the time that you have with them and let them know just how much they mean to you. Ever since my mom passed away 3 years ago...I have reevaluated what was and is truely important. She was a wonderful mom and my very best friend, I miss her tremendously. I am proud of who I have become and the life that I have. I know that she would be too. I treasure my husband and my girls. They make me laugh and bring me such joy. John is a wonderful man, and the best husband a girl can ask for. God truely blessed me with him. God gave us two beautiful girls and I am eternally grateful. Taylor is 12 and growing up right before our eyes. Anaya, is 2 going on 30. She is too smart and just as beautiful.



I have this friend that I have been friends with for 30 years, and when I think about my childhood, there isn't a memory that she hasn't been apart of and shared in. She now has a husband and two kids of her own, and from what I hear she is a wonderful wife, mother, daughter and friend. She reminds me that life is too short and that we should live each day to the fullest. Thanks Anne!



I pray that the Lord will continue to guide and show me the way. The way back to old friends and the way to mend fences with family memebers that I haven't talked to in a while. I pray that He will continue to bless my family and friends. May God bless you and yours always.