A Form of Therapy

it's prom season

2010-05-10T09:15:00.007-05:00

this past weekend, my daughter and her friends attended the jr - sr prom of 2010. here are a few pictures of the "kiddos" before they took off for a night of fun!

~ Becca and her cousin, Greg ~

~ My beautiful daughter, Becca, & her date ~

~the corsage~

~ the gang ~

~ and a kiss before they head off ~

did i mention that this really great bunch of kids was home before curfew!!! yep, you heard me right... 45 minutes before curfew to be exact!

today's dilemma....

2010-04-30T11:19:00.001-05:00

what is your opinion on befriending the spouse of your "best" friend's ex??? Even if it weren't a serious relationship between your friend and her ex- boyfriend, would you be friend's with his current spouse???

a quick story....

2010-04-29T16:19:00.003-05:00

Once upon a time, there was a precious little boy with gorgeous blue eyes and the softest blonde hair. He was the light of his momma and sister's eyes! Such a sweet little baby he was...

NOW he is a preteen boy with changes going on in his body that makes his momma and his sister want to kick him in his butt on a daily basis... but we still LOVE him like there's not tomorrow...

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2010-04-29T14:36:00.000-05:00

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oh wow, i finally realized....

2010-04-28T12:22:00.001-05:00

Ya'll see this woman here ^^^^^^^??? Well I finally realized, I am NOT her!!! NO matter what I do, I can never be her as much as I tried to think I was.

I cannot change the world and there ARE limitations to what I can do for others.

Does this mean I don't care??? Of course not. Does this mean I wish ill will on others??? Nope.

It simply means that I've come to realize that I can only offer my best to myself and my immediate ONES because to do more is stretching myself thin and then I am not at my best and not better for those around me....

welcome to the world....

2010-04-28T08:16:00.003-05:00

Here is a picture of my new nephew, Michael D’Angelo Tingle. He weighed 6 lbs 8 oz and was 20 ¾ inches long. He is doing fine. They ran a barrage of tests on him due to his momma not having prenatal tests but so far we have a thumbs up on everything. He is very alert and when I was talking to him he would just open his eyes and look like he was listening as hard as he could.

As of bedtime last night, my sister in law was still hemorrhaging and the drs were trying to get that under control. If she didn’t quit bleeding they were going to do a blood transfusion this morning.

I was the first one in the family to see this sweet boy… I was able to be in the delivery room and helped welcome him into this world. I just pray his life will be okay.

Prayers to you....

2010-04-26T16:07:00.003-05:00

My thoughts and prayers are with Bret Michaels and his family. I sincerely hope he pulls through this.....

I can remember being a teen and listening to him and Poison. I thought they were sooo risque... ha ha... not in today's times.

And I LOVED watching Rock of Love, both seasons. While Bret is not my type, he has gorgeous eyes and is a smooth operator.

Get well soon Bret!

the green eyed monster

2010-04-26T13:58:00.002-05:00

see this guy here to your right.... cute little booger... but is the green eyed monster normal???? really, i would like to know you're feelings on jealousy.... i hate feeling like that but at times it's such a strong feeling...

I miss Texas... because...

2010-04-16T14:49:00.003-05:00

today I got an email from my cousin of pictures from the Texas hill country. For those of you who know me, you know that I grew up around this area. To me, this is HOME! Always will be. I love being there and it's hard everytime I leave.

While I did not personally take these photographs, I just had to share them with all of you. Nature in all it's beauty. I think this probably rates up in the top 5 reasons I miss Texas!!!

i really am HOMEsick!

Ms. Thang's first boat ride with Daddy

2010-04-12T12:34:00.007-05:00

Yesterday was a beautiful day here in Northern Louisiana. The sun was shining, the sky was blue, and spring... well, it was definitely in the air. We decided to take Ms. Thang for her first boat ride. She plays in there all the time when her daddy is out there messing around. She's learned how to honk the horn, she steers it and she climbs everywhere but she's never been in it while it was in the water... until yesterday...

Getting the boat ready for the river:

Life jackets must be on at all times while in the boat:

Daddy even let her "drive" the boat:

And of course, we had to bring big brother with us:

this is why she loves her daddy sooooo much:

Casey James: Jealous Guy

2010-04-09T09:12:00.000-05:00

Casey James: Jealous Guy

my hobby

2010-04-08T11:25:00.001-05:00

so, as many of you already know... i LOVE to take pictures... I mean, after all, I have some of the best models ever living in my house... :)

well, recently I decided, maybe, just maybe, I could earn a little extra cash turning my hobby into a mini career...

so here's the website...

www.portraitsbylala.com

our easter 2010

2010-04-07T09:35:00.009-05:00

this year for easter, we spent it in Longview with my brother and sister in law and their children. we fried fish. I even conquered the task of making homemade hush puppies.. i must say, they were awful yummy. Ms. Thang did not care much about hunting eggs. she did, however, want the candy out of the plastic ones. It was a nice weekend. Always hate leaving there. And here are a few pics for your enjoyment.

Ms. Thang at her daycare easter party

Picking flowers on easter sunday!

throwing the "mommy won't pick me up" fit....

discovering the candy in the egg...

my niece, balie, and her haul....

picture of an uncooperative teenager... ugh!

blake wouldn't stay still long enough for me to get a good picture.

I hope that you all had a wonderful and blessed easter as well....

growing up too fast

2010-03-29T16:09:00.001-05:00

While doing my niece's senior pics this weekend, I realized that all my girls are growing up way to fast. Kristin (my niece) will graduate in 2 months, my Becca will graduate next year and my baby girl is not going to be a baby much longer. this makes me a little sad.... okay, a LOT sad!!!

While I'm no professional at photography, I don't think I did too bad of a job... what do you think???

R.I.P Corey....

2010-03-10T15:50:00.004-06:00

My first love... Corey Haim. Oh how I had the hugest crush on him when I was a young girl. Posters everywhere. I don't think you could see an inch of wall, not even a speck. I watched his movies faithfully. Probably could have recited THE LOST BOYS from heart. I had pretty much convinced myself that if we could ever meet, he would be the man I would marry......

But life moves along and we grow up and childhood crushes aren't so prevelant. Yet as an adult, everytime I saw a picture of Corey or watched a movie with him in it I remembered a childhood "love" and a young girl's dream...

Today, as I came into work, I was going thru my normal morning routine and saw the tragic news.... COREY HAIM, FOUND DEAD @ 38 ... APPARENT DRUG OVERDOSE

I am deeply saddened by this and will even admit that I've shed several tears today. I don't want to read anymore stories, look at anymore pictures, watch anymore clips... I want to remember that giddy feeling from my childhood.

Too soon life is taken away from us and too easily temptation befall us. Rest in Peace my dear Corey for you will always hold a special place in my memories...

... a nice surprise....

2010-01-28T09:02:00.002-06:00

So, life has been pretty stressful lately. Raising three kids, watching a relationship steadily fail no matter how hard you try, work, the economy, sick baby, etc... you know, life in general. But the other morning I received a nice surprise from my parents... a trip to cancun with my dad for four days!!!

This is where we are staying:

I'm super excited! But have so much to do!!!!

... lost...

2010-01-20T09:57:00.002-06:00

I'm lost. So lost. Been searching my soul and praying that the decisions I make that will not only affect myself, but my entire family, are the right decisions. There are a million emotions flowing through my body at this point. I feel alone, I feel angry, I feel sad, I feel desperate, I feel confused. And right now, I'm just tired.

I wish there was a magic wand that I could just wave and make it all okay, but there's not and so the struggle continues..

And on a lighter note and just because seeing this face makes my day. My kids are my life and I love them all!

It's okay to say Merry Christmas!

2009-12-23T08:14:00.002-06:00

I hope that each and every one of you have a very Merry Christmas and a blessed 2010!

it's been awhile.....

2009-11-16T15:55:00.006-06:00

I'm ashamed, I admit it. I've gotten so terribly lazy. On top of being extremely busy. Who knew that raising three kids while holding down a full time job could be so time consuming??? ha ha... just kidding.

So what has happened since my last visit to the blogosphere????

Hmmm, my sister bought a house and we got her moved in and even had a Housewarming party... See for yourself...

This was quite a journey in itself and it wasn't even me buying the home.

What else?? Oh yea, my oldest turned 17!!! What a way to make a woman feel old.... and want to cry at the same time. Even though she's turning into quite the young lady, she is still my little girl.

and my baby, my sweet angel, celebrated her first birthday 4 days after her sister turned 17!

ohhhh, and we celebrated halloween by going to a relative's house for a bonfire and a good time had by all....

now, just trying to prepare for the upcoming holidays... whoa! this year has really flown by...

It's been a while

2009-08-17T07:47:00.007-05:00

Oh my, it's been such a long time since I've blogged! Summer 2009 has been a busy one indeed!!! And I don't even know where to start...

We started off in June going home to TX for the family reunion which I briefly blogged on. Then in July we took a girls' only trip to Dallas to see Keith Urban and Jason Aldean in concert. WOW! What a weekend.... That was followed by a quick trip to Houston and San Antonio to tend to some family business.

Through all of this we've played ball and did some fishing.

Now school is upon us and I have a junior in high school and one that started jr. high. Where does the time go??? And my baby girl will be a year old in just two months!!! Wow!!! There goes time flying by at lightning speed again.

Work has been busy and I'm preparing to go to Houston this weekend to visit with my sister and help her pick out some things for the new house she is having built. I'm very excited for her and glad I can be there to help her through it all. I love shopping!!! lol.. she despises it.

Not much else going on so I'm just going to post some pics... lol... besides, I know you all just wanna see how much Addison has grown~!

Urbanski family reunion

2009-06-15T14:41:00.001-05:00

This past weekend the 2009 Urbanski Family Reunion was held. This happens once every two years. And my mother and the rest of the family all get together for food and fun. It's always nice to go home to Texas for the event.

Just thought I'd share a few pics with you.

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the buzzard, bat and bumblebee

2009-06-11T08:28:00.001-05:00

THE BUZZARD:
If you put a buzzard in a pen that is 6 feet by 8 feet and is entirely open at the top, the bird, in spite of its ability to fly, will be an absolute prisoner. The reason is that a buzzard always begins a flight from the ground with a run of 10 to 12
feet. Without space to run, as is its habit, it will not even attempt to fly, but will remain a prisoner for life in a small jail with no top.

THE BAT:
The ordinary bat that flies around at night, a remarkable nimble creature in the air, cannot take off from a level place. If it is placed on the floor or flat ground, all it can do is shuffle about
helplessly and, no doubt, painfully, until it reaches some slight elevation from which it can throw itself into the air. Then, at once, it takes off like a flash.

THE BUMBLEBEE:
A bumblebee, if dropped into an open tumbler, will be there until it dies, unless it is taken out. It never sees the means of escape at the top, but persists in trying to find some way out through the sides near
the bottom. It will seek a way where none exists, until it completely destroys itself.

PEOPLE:
In many ways, we are like the buzzard, the bat, and the bumblebee...

We struggle about with all our problems and frustrations, never realizing that all we have to do is look up!

That's the answer, the escape route and the solution to any problem!

Just look up. Sorrow looks back, Worry looks around, But faith looks up!

Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly and trust in our Creator who loves us

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Addy's bag

2009-06-10T16:19:00.001-05:00

My dear friend, Dinnetta, made this awesome bag for Addison. We are going out of town this weekend and she needed something sassy!

You rock Dinnetta!

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She's growing up way too fast!

2009-06-10T13:31:00.001-05:00

The adoption is taking forever! I'll be glad when it's over.

Life has been hectic. Hopefully things will go back to normal soon!

I'd be ever so thankful!

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THINGS I LEARNED IN TX

2009-06-02T10:45:00.001-05:00

THINGS I LEARNED FROM BEING RAISED IN TEXAS

Armadillos sleep in the middle of the road, with their feet in the air.

There are 5,000 types of snakes on earth, and 4,998 live in Texas.

There are 10,000 types of spiders. All 10,000 live in Texas , plus a couple no one's seen before.

If it grows, it sticks.. If it crawls, it bites.

'Twiced' is a word.

People actually grow and eat okra.

'Fixinto' is one word.

There is no such thing as 'lunch.' There is only dinner and then supper.

Iced tea is appropriate for all meals and you start drinking it when you're two. We do like a little tea with our sugar!

'Backwards and forwards' means I know everything about you!

Djeet is actually a phrase meaning 'Did you eat?'

You don't have to wear a watch because it doesn't matter what time it is. You work until you're done or it's too dark to see.

You don't PUSH buttons, you MASH them.

You measure distance in hours. Like it's 6 hours from Houston to Dallas.

You'll probably have to switch from 'heat' to 'A/C' in the same day.

'Fix' is a verb. Example: 'I'm fixing to go to the store.'

You install security lights on your house and garage and leave both unlocked.

Yes, Friday night high school football games is serious football!

You carry jumper cables in your car... For your OWN car.

There are only four spices: salt, pepper, Tabasco and ketchup.

The local papers cover national and international news on one page, but require 6 pages for local gossip and sports.

100 degrees Fahrenheit is 'a little warm.'

We have four seasons: Almost Summer, Summer, still Summer and Christmas.

Going to Wal-mart is a favorite past time known as 'goin' to Wally-World.'

A cool snap (below 70 degrees) is good pinto-bean weather.

A carbonated soft drink isn't a soda, cola or pop... it's a Coke, regardless of brand or flavor. Example: 'What kind a coke you want?'

Fried catfish is the other white meat.

We don't need no stinking driver's ed... If our mama says we can drive, we can drive.

If you understand these jokes, please forward them to your friends from Texas (and those who just wish they were).

EVERYONE can't be from Texas. You might say it's a gift from God!

And the most important thing we learn growing up in TEXAS is... IN GOD WE TRUST.

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the best BBQ ever!!!!

2009-05-19T10:20:00.001-05:00

Whenever I travel home to TX it is a must that we go by here and get some sauce and meats!!!

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I miss home!

Final Idol???

2009-05-18T09:36:00.004-05:00

Time to voice your opinion... Who do you think will be this year's American Idol???

Glam Rocker Adam Lambert:

Or Sweet Kris Allen from the South:

Personally, I'm pulling for Kris... he was the underdog and has come along way!!! He is very original and actually sings instead of screeching half of his song!

Go Kris!!!

No words

2009-05-12T10:42:00.002-05:00

There are no words to explain the saddness I feel after learning that sweet Kayleigh passed away yesterday.

Rest in Peace beautiful baby girl.

My mother's day - I'm so lucky

2009-05-11T16:19:00.001-05:00

Just wanted to share some pics... too busy to write a blog... but I had a good mother's day and I'm blessed with three of the greatest kids!!!

I love.....

2009-05-07T13:59:00.009-05:00

Thanks to Bethany over at Somethin' to Talk About!!! She has awarded me with this::::

She's such a sweetie and has two of the most gorgeous girls!!! If you don't know her yet, run on over to her page here and check her out!

Now to the nitty gritty. Here's the deal... when you receive this award you have to list 7 things you love and pass it on to seven bloggers you deem worthy. Don't forget to tag them in your blog so others can see how great they are!!!

1. My babies - Addison, Becca, and Blake. They are my world and my reason for breathing every day. I cannot imagine life without one of them. Thank you Lord for blessing me with such wonderful children!

2. Country music - Another thing I cannot imagine my life without!!! Not that every country song is great or has meaning, but alot of them I can relate to. And besides that, do you know how many hot men are in country???? Yea, that's what I thought!

3. Sunshine - I absolutely love sunshine!!! If I have to be inside, please put me in a room where there are several windows to let beautiful rays of light in! Appreciate the small things.

4. My friends and family - from my momma and my sister to my dearest friends, each of these people have supported and loved me, most unconditionally. Thank you to all who don't necessarily agree with me but are still here, for those of you who believe in me, and for those of you who make me laugh.

5. Pictures - anyone who knows me, knows that I have a "butt" load of pictures. I love to take them.... whatever it may be... my kiddos, other's kiddos, my animal babies, flowers, hell, sometimes even the wall... lol.. just kidding on that last one... but I've got several photo albums and boxes full of pictures. And I plan to add more.

6. The beach - and how do I wish I was there right now!!! Please, please, let something happen where I can make it by there this year.... I will be devastated to not feel sand between my toes... oh yea, and the sunshine I mentioned above.

7. Laughter - Another one of the small things we should all appreciate. And I truly think it is a good medicine. If I think someone is down, I do my best to make them laugh and love it when someone does the same for me.... the best laughter??? my kiddos!

Now for Seven Blogs I love to read::::
1. Heather over at a Day with Jake
2. Stephanie over at Dirt and Lace

3. Kristi over at Kristine Corpus

4. Missy over at the ProcrastaKNITTER

5. and everyone else..... I'm not good at this, but you get the point!

Once again, thanks Bethany! You're great!!!

Not me Monday - the wedding season~!

2009-05-04T14:34:00.005-05:00

Welcome to Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.

Whew! I have NOT attended TWO weddings the last two weekends in a row! This is NOT exhausting!!!

I did NOT agree to coordinate my co-worker's wedding. I did NOT get aggravated that no one seemed to want to cooperate.

I did NOT have a great friend helping in doing the decorations. She is NOT too funny. And we did NOT bust our butts for this wedding. This was NOT an eye opener!!

So, thank you Vickey just in case no one else says so.

I did NOT go with the hubs and his cousin and wife, along with my three kids, to see Xmen Origins - Wolverine Saturday night. It was NOT a good movie and I would NOT watch it again.

I did NOT look a couple of seats down and see Blake sitting there, mouth wide open, sound asleep. I did NOT laugh and think to myself that I hope he doesn't start snoring too loud or talking in his sleep.

I did NOT wake up to the sounds of a horrific storm outside my house yesterday morning. We did NOT lose electricity. We did NOT go without said electricity for nearly 12 hours!!!

I did NOT sleep nearly all day because there was nothing else to do... I did NOT realize that I was dependent on the television and stereo for entertainment on the weekends.

I did NOT run about 2 inches of bathwater in the tub while electricity was off because I so did NOT feel like I needed to bathe. The electricity did NOT come back on as soon as I sat my butt down in the lukewarm water. I did NOT say "thank you" out loud about 50 times that I would now be able to take a hot shower instead.

My baby is NOT getting bigger every day and while I know she's not meaning what she says, it does NOT bother me that she is constantly saying Dada all the dang time!!! LOL :)

I do NOT miss my sister, I do NOT miss my sister, I do NOT miss my sister.

I do NOT wish I could get in my truck right now and drive to see her!

Oh yea, and last, I do NOT absolutely love Lady Antebellum right now... go listen to them and you'll see what I'm talking about.

To my buddies

2009-04-29T15:42:00.004-05:00

I do apologize for slacking in the blogging department here lately. I've been extremely busy at work and at home and have recently come into contact with old friends on Facebook. I promise that soon life will slow down just a bit and I'll be back to my old blogging self.

Feel free to shoot me an email if you get to missing me too much!

One down, one to go

2009-04-28T14:18:00.006-05:00

Well, this past weekend I attended the most beautiful wedding I've ever been to. My "baby" cousin, Vanessa got married to her love, Matt. They really are a gorgeous couple.

We weren't able to take pictures during the ceremony. In a way I was disappointed but understood and was more than happy to respect others wishes. Then again, I probably wouldn't have been able to see thru the tears. I was very honored to have been there to see that. Matt and Vanessa recited their own vows... more boo hoo'ing. Then as they lit the unity candle, Jackson and Audrey (Vanessa's children) joined them as their family became one. I don't think there was a dry eye in the place. Even Becca was crying!!! After the kiss and the walk back up the aisle, it was time for the reception!!!

And I was allowed to take all the pictures I wanted now!!! And boy, did I!!! Over 200 pictures!! The reception hall was beautiful, of course. There was food, drinks, and dancing for those of us who cared to participate. Lots of conversation was going on and a good time was had by all. I'm glad I was there. Here are just a few pics that I'd like to share from the reception.

Aunt Sandra dancing with Isabell and Audrey
Doing the Cha-cha Slide - break it down Blake!
MMMMMMM, cake!!!
Father/Daughter dance... this picture makes me want to cry everytime I see it.
First dance as husband and wife to Brad Paisley's "then"......

Ummm, Matt, are you sure you're doing that right?
Sweet Sophie!
Me and Nessa Bobessa
Me and Kim and Andreas watching over us. It was such a pleasure to meet him!
And my cousin, Tommy!

I love these guys! I couldn't be more happy if it were my own sister up there. I wish Vanessa and Matt the best and hope they live a long, happy life together..

Now, this weekend my friend, LaTonya is getting married. So one more to go!

My beautiful daughter

2009-04-27T10:12:00.000-05:00

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2009-04-27T08:41:00.002-05:00

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my friday is today....

2009-04-23T13:31:00.005-05:00

So, today is my Friday. I am taking the day off tomorrow. Addison has a preemie follow up appointment where she will be assessed by a physical therapist, occupational therapist and a speech therapist. I think we will have a good visit. The only concern I have is her not sitting up by herself yet. Also, the next time we go to see her pediatrician I'm going to talk to him about allergies. She has a runny nose it seems like all the time...

On the other hand, she has got to be one of the most smilingest (yea, i know that's not a word)babies I've ever seen in my life. She is almost always smiling! To me, that's a GOOD thing.

I often wonder what questions she will have for us when she is older. I wonder if she will think she was unwanted. A million things go through my mind and the only thing I can hope is that she realizes how much we all love her and wanted her as part of our family.

So, I was looking at my calendar today and I pretty much don't have any spare time.

This weekend I am attending my cousin's wedding. She's marrying this guy named Matt who is pretty cool. He fits with the family! I will get to see my cousin, Kim, from California and her husband, Andreas. I've never met him before but he's gotta be a pretty good guy to deal with Kim on a daily basis. (just kidding bobo, you know i love ya) So I can't wait to meet him. My uncle and aunt from Oklahoma will also be there. I'm hoping we can swing by after Addy's appt tomorrow and visit before Saturday because I'm sure things will be hectic then.

Anyways, can't wait to wear my new dress and such. These are the shoes I bought to go with the dress. Arent' they too cute??

Addy is not going to the wedding with us. (I'm very nervous about this) Instead her and Jojo are going to Tbo's for Balie's birthday party. She will be 4. I hate that I'm going to miss it, but I had already planned to be at Vanessa's wedding. But HAPPY BIRTHDAY BALIE BOO!!! LALA LOVES YOU!

Sunday I plan to clean house and maybe go spend some time with the horses.

Then next weekend I have another wedding to attend. My friend, Latonya, from work is getting married and she asked if I could help with the coordination. Of course, I said yes, I never say no! So I'll be busy that Friday with rehearsal and then the wedding on that Saturday.

On May 13th, my son graduates from the 5th grade.... ugh! He is growing up too fast. He will be in junior high next year. I'm not ready for this. He's trying out for football. As boney as he is I'm so very thankful he has speed. He's become infatuated with Shawn Johnson on Dancing with the Stars. He even told me last night he was writing a poem about her. Awwwwww!!!

I just have too much going on.... anyone have some calgon I can borrow?

p.s. i have a facebook now!!! whoo hoo!

okay, we gotta do this!!! NOW!!!!

2009-04-22T08:03:00.002-05:00

Please, please, please everyone pray for sweet Kayleigh. She has taken a drastic turn and is not doing well. This sweet angel and her family need our prayers!

Dear God,

Please watch over Kayleigh and her family. We know that your plan is in progress and only you know what is in store for her. Please give her family the strength to deal with your plan.

In your name we pray,
Amen

I gotta button, I gotta button

2009-04-21T10:47:00.002-05:00

Okay, so I've felt left out of the popular crowd... I didn't have a button! So I tutored myself and made one!!!!! Here it is for your viewing pleasure!!!

Whatcha think??? Go on over to the left side of the page and grab it for yours... yea, I know not the best link to a code, but c'mon and give me a break... I'm still learning!

Not a Not Me Monday

2009-04-20T10:43:00.003-05:00

As most of you have realized, I have NOT been posting my Not Me Mondays.

And I'm not going to, not until baby Stellan is back home and doing well. Until then I spend my Monday's (and every other day) for baby Stellan, his Momma, his family, and just praying in general for miracles and for peace.

So, get well soon Stellan!!!

Tag, you're it...

2009-04-20T08:01:00.003-05:00

Okay, I've been tagged by Suzanne over at Shabby Chicks..... so here it goes!

**8 Things I'm Looking Forward To**
1) Addison's adoption to be final
2) Seeing my sister, niece, and nephew this summer
3) Blake's ball games
4) Having my house paid off in October
5) Mammarazi's Favorite Things Swap
6) My baby cousin's wedding this weekend.
7) Summertime and relaxing on the beach
8) Taking my kids to the zoo.

**8 Things I Did Yesterday**
1) Laundry... every Sunday... do you know how much laundry 8 people make???
2) Put my pictures into my new photo album...
3) Talked to my sister on the phone.
4) Took the bassinet back to Amy
5) TRIED to take a nap!!!
6) Cooked steak, mac n cheese, and ranch style beans for dinner
7) Watched Family Guy
8) Played the XBOX with Blake

**8 Things I Wish I Could Do**
1) Go back to bed.
2) Have a full nights sleep
3) Get all my photos organized
4) Go on vacation for a couple of weeks to the beach
5) Take better pictures
6) See Clifford again
7) Say "NO"
8) Not go crazy whenever margaritas are involved!

**8 Shows I Watch On TV**
1) Dancing with the Stars
2) American Idol
3) Family Guy
4) The Simpsons
5) House
6) Two and a half Men
7) Operacion Repo... just started watching that.
8) Cartoons...

**8 People I Tag** (Please visit them... And to those I tagged, I can't wait to see your answers..unless you've already been tagged with this and then I excuse you from the tag:-))
1) Beverly @ Just 2 Get It Out N the Open
2) Stephanie @ More than a Mommy
3) Sandra @ Salutations
4) Kim @ This and That
5) Kristi @ Kristine Corpus
6) Becky @ Becky's Blogs
7) Heather @ A Day with Jake
8) Bethany @ Somethin' to talk About

A few of my favorite things!!!

2009-04-17T11:40:00.004-05:00

Come on Ladies!!! Get on over to Mammarazzi's site and get signed up for your favorite things swap. You never know what you might come across!!!

oh wow!

2009-04-17T11:36:00.002-05:00

I just realized that my girls are 16 years and 4 days apart! My oldest and my baby!!! Will this have an effect on their relationship?? I sure hope not!!! I hope that they love each other and admire each other as much as Me and Beverly do!!!

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will you pray?

2009-04-17T09:56:00.001-05:00

an honor

2009-04-16T13:42:00.001-05:00

As many of you know, sometimes I don't have the best relationship with my sister because we often don't see eye to eye on everything. And I do mean OFTEN... lol

But regardless, I love her and am proud of how far she has come in life. She recently surprised me by nominating me for a "Special Mother's Award.".... of course, this means alot to me (even if I don't win). Because I know she is proud of me and that means the world to me.

Here is the link to the story and all you have to do is rate the story! That simple!!!

http://secure.jamesavery.com/stories/mom/read.jsp

You may have to look for the story. If you sort them by date, ours was posted on April 14th. The heading will look like this:

By:MorrIsBetter

From:Houston, TX

Age: 31 - 35

Gender: Female

Posted: April 14, 2009

a MOTHER to SIX, a sister to one, a friend to many

thanks to each of my friends!

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Name that tune.... come on, you can do it!!!

2009-04-16T08:39:00.017-05:00

Okay, I got this idea from Shannon over at Welcome to the Nut House. And it was too cool not to repeat. I have a wide range of music in my iTunes from motown, to country, to alternative. I even have a lot of obscure songs that not many may know because they've never had "air" time. Good Luck and after you play, do the same. Here are the rules:

Step 1: Put your MP3 player or whatever on random
Step 2: Post the first line from the first 25 songs that play, no matter how embarrassing the song.
Step 3: Here’s the fun part: YOU get to guess what song it is from just the one line; if you’re really good, you’ll know the artist as well! (even on shuffle, alot of my songs are country so sorry you rock fans)
Step 4: I'll strike through the line when someone gets it right, linking to that someone, cause I’m nice like that.
Step 5: No cheating! And by cheating, I mean no looking them up on Google or any other search engine

1. A court is in session, a verdict is in -No appeal on the docket today Just my own sin (rock)

2. ~~Little while pills and whiskey - Honky tonks and smoke - One night stands with his country band~~ (country) Missy, my fellow Gary Allan junkie, guessed right with this one. It's "Nickajack Cave" - his tribute to Johnny Cash

3. You might've been hurt, babe - That ain't no lie (pop)

4. Looking back at the beginning of this and how life was - Just you and me and love and all of our friends (alternative)

5. L.A. proved too much for the man,So he's leavin' the life he's come to know (R&B)

6. Hey darkness dont you try to steal the moment or close my eyes - I won't let you in (country)

7. ~~Go ahead and take your best shot, Let 'er rip, give it all you've got,I'm laid out on the floor, but I've been here before~~ (country) Bethany, girl, you are hott today!!! Sugarland's "Stand Back Up"... just a side note, I absolutely LOVE this song!!!

8. I will not make the same mistakes that you did, I will not let myself cause my heart so much misery, I will not break the way you did (pop)

9. Margie said "Roy you ain't listening to me And I've got a whole lot more to say" (country)

10. Hopped out of that house with my swagger, Hop in that with girl, I got places to go! People to see, time is precious (hip-hop)

11. I should have stolen every moment, Now there's a page with not enough on it (country)

12. ~~I've been up to my neck workin 6 days a week, wearin holes in the soles of the shoes on my feet~~ (country) "No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problem" by Kenny Chesney and guessed correctly by Bethany... again!!!

13. ~~You know just the other morning I was hanging around in my house, I had that old book with picutres of Madonna naked and I was checkin' it out~~ (country) Another Gary Allan song, "Alright Guy" guessed correctly by Missy

14. Broke up with my girl last night so I went to the club (so I went to the club),
Put on a fresh white suit and a MiniCoop sitting on dubs (sitting on dubs) (hip-hop)

15. ~~When the rain is blowing in your face and the whole world is on your case, I would offer you a warm embrace(country)~~ - Shannon got this one right! It's "To make you feel my love" by Garth Brooks!

16. ~~I'm going out tonight-I'm feelin' alright, Gonna let it all hang out - Wanna make some noise-really raise my voice, Yeah, I wanna scream and shout (country)~~ - Shannon also got this one. "Man, I feel like a woman" by Shania Twain.

17. ~~Guess this means you're sorry, You're standing at my door, Guess this means you take back all you said before~~ (pop) Bethany - you rock! It's Kelly Clarkson "My Life would Suck without you!"

18. ~~Baby, the clock on the wall is lying, It's not really that late - It's too cold outside to be walking around the streets of this town~~ (country) Josh Gracin's "Brass Bed" or "Stay with Me"... and Bethany guessed correctly

19. ~~These are my confessions, Just when I thought I said all I can say my chick on the side said she got one on the way~~ (R&B) Bethany again - Usher and "confessions, pt.II"

20. ~~I'm waitin' on the sun to set cause yesterday aint over yet - I started smoking cigarettes there's nothing else to do I guess~~ (country) Missy guessed correctly. Miranda Lambert and Kerosene!

21. ~~Well this town has closed down way too early, And there’s nothing to do, So I’m driving around in circles,And I’m thinking about you~~ (country) Heather got this one! Gary Allan's "Songs about Rain"

22. Sail on, down the line About half a mile or so And I dont really wanna know ah
Where youre going (R&B) Kim got this one! It's "Sail On" by the Commodores

23. All this time I was wasting Hoping you would come around, I've been giving out chances every time and all you do is let me down (country)

24. ~~Sarabeth is scared to death to hear what the doctor will say. She hasn't been well since the day that she fell and the bruise, it just won't go away~~ (country) Missy guessed Rascal Flatts, Skin (Sarabeth).... and she was right!

25. ~~I'm so tired of being here, Suppressed by all my childish fears and if you have to leave, I wish that you would just leave~~ (alternative) Yes Shannon, you guessed correctly! This is "My Immortal" by Evanescence

And I'm sorry, but there's no prize... this quiz is just for fun!
Good luck! Now, impress me with your musical knowledge...

can I get you to do a small favor

2009-04-15T11:10:00.003-05:00

Okay, usually I don't do stuff like this buuuuuttttt:

could you please go here http://www.thecutekid.com/ckgallery/votemypic/email/21574 and vote for my sweet baby girl!!!

Oh thank you! We appreciate it so much and don't be shy, spread the word!!!

tax day and half way mark to a milestone!

2009-04-15T09:07:00.005-05:00

Hey peeps! It's April 15th!!! Hope you got your taxes done and in. We don't want the IRS on your butt!!!

On a brighter note, today Addison is 6 months old. I can't believe it. So, here's to her:

Dear Addy -

On October 15th God set one of his greatest plans in motion. You see, that is the day you were born. Little did I know that on that day that all of our lives would change. You came into this world so small at only 4 1/2 lbs. This is because you were a little over 5 weeks early.

That day, Stacey, your birth mother called me. She knew in her heart and her head that she would never be able to give you the life you deserve so she asked us to take you instead. She did this because she loves you and wants the best for you. I, of course, did not hesitate to bring you into our family.

You spent the first week in NICU due to pneumonia, jaundice, other respiratory issues and an infection in your stomach. I was not able to see you at this time but had pictures of you. Your head was big!!! LOL.... but you were still so precious.

On October 21st you were able to come home to us. Was I prepared for having a newborn in my home again??? Probably not, after all Becca was 16 and Blake was 10, they were pretty self sufficient and didn't "need" me much. But I was ready to give you all the love I could.

You were such a good baby. You slept most of the time. You liked to be held by everyone. And you were eating like you were supposed to.

Momma went through so many emotions and fears the first few months. Scared that they were going to change their minds and take you back. Scared that it would not only break mine and daddy's hearts, but Becca's and Blake's as well. Because you see, every day that you were with us our hearts grew bigger with the love we have for you.

Now six months later, you are still with us and we love you even more than the day you came to us. You are mine and daddy's little toota, the apple of your sister's eye and your brother's pride and joy! We cannot imagine life without you and are so happy to have you as a part of our family. We will continue to make sure that you have the life you deserve and have all the love in the world. Even though, Becca says when she moves out she is taking you with her.... we might have to discuss that!!!

We love you baby girl!!!

Momma, Daddy, Becca, and Blake

some other babies...

2009-04-14T12:04:00.005-05:00

I constantly blog about my kiddos, my babies. And, well, the others are starting to feel neglected, as if I don't love them quiet enough... so here they are, in no particular order.

This is Lily. Our evil cat. She's definitely not right in the head. She likes to attack without any warning. She doesn't like too many people but loves Becca. She thinks she wants to be an outside cat but as soon as we let her out she's trying to come back in.

This is Charlie. He is our "special" doggie. He thinks he is a cat as he will not eat dog food. And plays with Lilly and Big Daddy. Addison loves him but he wants nothing to do with her. He pretty much thinks if we sit down to eat, he should eat also and will "mumble" under his breath until you give him a bite off his plate. He thinks he owns the house and we should do his will... yea right Charles!

Here is Bandit... my big baby. Don't let him fool you, he's a big ol' baby!! Unless you try to mess with one of the kids or us. He doesn't like strangers in his area and please don't try to take his ball. He loves his ball because since he was a little pup, he and Blake would play football. He's a pretty awesome running back. I love him!

And here are some of the horses... for some reason there aren't alot of pics of them on the computer... darn it!

An uneventful Easter weekend

2009-04-13T14:39:00.007-05:00

Okay, did you really think I was not going to post any pics from this weekend??? Don't you know me by now???

This weekend was really uneventful which in my book makes it a good weekend.

I spent the weekend missing my husband's grandparents as we usually spent Easter at their place hunting eggs.

The forecast called for rain on Saturday so I made the kids get dressed so we could take pictures.

First I took CJ, Emily, and William for their Spring pics. They were so difficult. If I got one to look at me and smile, the other two wanted to be little donkeys... but I guess they are at that age. Here are a few of them.

We didn't get a whole lot because like I said, the team work was just not there.

Then it was time to take my three. I thought things were going to go smoothly because Addison is always such a happy child. Then Mr. Hyde came out.

I was able to snap a few before she started throwing this fit. Behold:

It was pretty much after this that she started throwing her tantrum... because she couldn't eat the leaves off the tree. So we went home. Obviously she was hungry because she took her a bottle and went to sleep. For about 15 minutes. She woke up then happy as can be. So I grab Becca and Blake and try to squeeze in a few more photo ops. I was actually quite pleased with the results. Tell me what you think of these:

Then on Sunday we visited my husband's nephew in prison. It was a nice visit on a rainy Easter day. We finished the weekend off with a bit of Bunny Candy before bed... but not too much.

Hope each of you enjoyed your Easter weekend as well. From our house to yours, hugs and kisses

i HEART faces - amateur version

2009-04-13T13:15:00.003-05:00

This week over at i HEART faces they are giving us amateurs a shot at winning... whoo hoo!!! While I'm getting better with my skills I'm nowhere near being a great photographer. But by luck I happen upon shots like this:

My girls on Saturday before Easter. I knew it was going to rain yesterday so we got our pics out of the way.

To see what other amateurs are taking these days, check out these pics over HERE.

Good Friday and such

2009-04-10T12:15:00.002-05:00

This week has been one of the most stressful weeks that I have had in ages. I'm still praying everyday. I still have alot going on, more than I need actually. I hope that through all this, something good comes. I hate to see my kids hurting, no matter how aggravated I get.

Anways, I'll do my best to take pictures this weekend. May have to do it tomorrow since it's supposed to rain on Sunday.... yuk!!! Maybe I can get my Becca Lu to dress up for family pictures..... lol

I hope that each of you have a wonderful Easter. Enjoy time with your family, because that's what is important. God Bless each of you, my friends!

a prayer

2009-04-06T15:44:00.002-05:00

Hey there God! If you're listening at this time I have a few questions...

I know they say you don't give us more than we can handle, but geesh, how much do you think I can handle??? You must think an awful lot of me to think that I can withstand the trials you are putting me through. I appreciate the faith that you have in me but I could really, really use a break right now.

God, I'm trying to be a good person and do the right thing but it gets harder by the day. People talk and make me want to scream and holler at them. I try to do the best I can, and others should look around their own doorstep before they start yaking about mine.

Anyways God, if you can be ever so kind to give me a small break I'd be so grateful. I just want to rest and don't want to stress and worry over everyone.

Thanks!

when I got home

2009-04-03T09:08:00.002-05:00

When I got home yesterday afternoon, this is what I found...

We have another horse that is expecting any day now..... I love spring!

a recent revelation....

2009-04-02T13:19:00.003-05:00

While I love my job and my co-workers, I've always felt something was missing here. I've searched and searched.

I've also often wondered how come I never went to school to become "something".

The answer came to me the other day as I was watching my kids.

What was missing at my job??? The fact that even though I'm needed and appreciated here, am I really making a difference in anyone's life by sitting behind a desk doing paperwork???? To me, no!

Why did I never go to school??? I could never decide on my true calling but I think I've figured it out.

I want to become a neonatal nurse. My friend, Amey, had her twins when she was only 5 mos pregnant. They are now 15 months old and doing great. My own Addy was 5 weeks early and has suffered few set backs.

I know I'm going to have a long road ahead of me and alot of learning I have to do, but I really want to do this. And I'm going to!!!

do you see a resemblance

2009-04-02T08:44:00.003-05:00

I love my toota to death and she totally cracks me up.... her Mawmaw Deborah put her hair in pigtails the other day and when I took it down, this was the result:

and I am a big Disney movie fan.... and so often when her hair is all crazy she reminds me of Terk from the Tarzan movie...

I love her and we are having a rough time right now from some news we recently heard so I believe in prayer and if you will all please pray that the adoption goes smoothly, I, as well as the rest of my family, will appreciate it.

defying gravity

2009-03-31T11:44:00.002-05:00

Today the new Keith Urban cd hits the stores!!!! Oh how I've waited for this day. But as unfair as life can be, with money going to lawyers and doctors, I have to wait until Friday in order to go buy it!

i'm not sure anymore

2009-03-31T11:33:00.002-05:00

I'm having a day where everything makes me want to turn into a blubbering idiot.

I actually think I've reached my breaking point. They say God doesn't give us more than we can handle but what happens when we've handled all we can... then what??

I'm struggling with an overabundance of emotions..... guilt, resentment, happiness, anger, anticipation, disappointment, optimism, pessimism, affection, pride, relief, sadness... I could go on and on but you get the jist here.

I don't know if my physical self can handle my emotional self anymore.

I've prayed and prayed, for myself and for others. I've tried to tell myself tomorrow is a new day. Unfortunately for the last week, nothing has worked or I should say I FEEL as if nothing is working.

Today I cry at the drop of an eyelash... the mere thought of someone asking me a question... I should've stayed in bed.

i heart faces - pouting

2009-03-30T13:06:00.006-05:00

This is my first week participating in I Heart Faces. This week's theme over at I HEART FACES is Pouting. While alot of this goes on in my home at several times throughout the day, I often do not have my camera ready when they do. So, here is the pic that I've come up with today:

Go on over here and see who else is pouting today!

20 Random Questions to offer a little insight

2009-03-30T11:21:00.004-05:00

1. When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
The great thing about being a child is you can be anything you want!! I, however, wanted to be like Dolly Parton... boobs and all. I really thought I could sing country music. Even went so far as to ask my mom how to get big boobs like Dolly. Her response, "eat your corn." I ate corn, it didn't work!

2. What have you done in the past week to help someone else?
the same thing I've been doing since November 15th, taking care of her 3 kids!

3. Who is the best-dressed person you know?
My friend, Danielle, she wears really nice and cute outfits.

4. What is on your nightstand?
a clock, the phone, bottles of lotion, addison's hair bands, Some meds for Addison, Addison's hair brush, probably a bottle from last night... Do you see a theme here?

5. If you were a cat, what kind of a cat would you be?
I would probably say a siamese since they are moody and tempermental.

6. If you lived in a house surrounded by acres of trees, what particular type of tree would you want flourishing on your land?
Oak trees! I love them... they are big and they have the best branches to crawl up in and just hide out... we used to do it all the time when we were little living in Prairie Lea, TX.

7. What do you find to be very overrated?
Oh, lots of things.... at this point though, cell phones!

8. How many email addresses do you have?
four or five...

9. Have you ever felt replaced?
yes, on a daily basis

10. Would you rather watch football or baseball?
Baseball, I have three nephews and a son who are awesome at this game!

11. What is the wallpaper on your phone?
ummm, I don't own a cell phone... see question #7

12. Name a lyric from the song you're listening to.
here comes goodbye... here comes the last time... here comes the start of every sleepless night... the first of every tear i'm gonna cry.

13. Do you use a feed reader?
no

14. What chocolate do you always leave in the box?
anything with cherries in it... ewwww

15. What would you do if you found out your ex is engaged?
feel sorry for the poor girl who said yes or wonder if she was retarded...

16. Do words hurt you?
oh yea, sometimes a lot worse than physical pain.

17. Are you a talker or a listener?
I am a talker, and I think I talk too much.

18. Have you ever walked on the beach at night?
Yep, I love the beach... love it, love it, love it... can't wait to go this summer~~~

19. Who is your favorite professional athlete?
oh wow! not really into professional sports but I'm going to go with Peyton Manning since he's Blake's favorite right now.

20. Which TV show have you seen pretty much every episode of?
Beverly Hills 90210... I never missed an episode... Oh and more recently, Nip/Tuck!

Now it's your turn... let us in a little

still pray

2009-03-27T15:26:00.003-05:00

See this precious little boy:

He is still not well and still needs our prayers. It only takes a second. Please pray and let God know that we are all here for this family. And go on over to his Momma's page for updates on his status.

We are praying for you Stellan!

a peek into my weekend....

2009-03-27T15:21:00.002-05:00

Just in case you were all wondering what BIG plans I have for the weekend, wellll.... if things go accordingly I will look a bit like this:

This, by the way, is NOT my dog, just a dog enjoying life. Oh how I wish, it were that simple!!! But it's not, no one to feed me, let me out when I gotta pee, play ball with me, and rub my head til one leg starts kicking away... lol.. Instead it's off to work, cooking, cleaning, no sleep, getting up at night to warm bottles... etc.. etc.... But this weekend... NOPE... I'm resting!!!

Happy Birthday to my sister!!!

2009-03-27T08:35:00.002-05:00

Today is my sister, Beverly's, birthday. She is in TX and we arent' able to spend the day together. I hope she knows how much I miss her and love her. Go on over to her blog and wish her a Happy Day!

How I've spent my morning.

2009-03-26T09:35:00.001-05:00

This is what I've been doing this morning. Be sure and turn up your volume so you can hear the song. I used to sing it to Blake and now sing it to Addy... well, we all three do and she just laughs... maybe because we sound horrible... but to her, she loves it!

for my amusement

2009-03-25T16:19:00.001-05:00

These are my two nephews and niece that live with me... and at that moment they were ACTUALLY being good... it's a rarity!

Random blahness

2009-03-25T11:06:00.005-05:00

Yep, it's hump day and I'm still in a funk. Just blah!!! Nothing seems to excite me and I dang sure cant' get motivated. What I really want to do is just sit at my desk and cry!!!

So, in all my random thoughts today that I may post on later, here are some random pics!

This is Charlie... our dog who doesn't realize he is a dog. He will NOT eat dog food and instead beats the cats up and takes their food.... go figure. Notice how he is sticking his tongue out at me. Bad dog Charlie!!!

Here is Princess Lily. She has learned to tolerate Charlie and the rest of us. She likes Becca the most. She gets on my last nerve because she loves to sleep on the table. Although the other day I caught her on the kitchen counter. The sun was shining through the window that day and I guess at that height she didn't have to worry about Charlie waking her from her nap.

And this is cat #2... he has several names... Big Daddy, Conway, Damn Cat. He is our most loving pet by far. He loves to sleep in Addy's bouncy seat which causes me to break out the lint roller everytime we put him back outside. If we keep him in too long he forgets to use the litter box... ewww. He is giving Becca kisses in the pics!

Okay, going back to work now.... blah!

the whole scheme of things

2009-03-24T08:56:00.007-05:00

Well, hot diggity dang, I made it through Monday!!! Yay for me.... not really a great accomplishment in the whole scheme of things. Just my opinion.

I forgot my glasses this morning and everything is a blur so pardon me if my spelling is not up to par. Thanks!

I hate writing a blog where all I'm doing is complaining but dang, I got some complaining to do and I am using this as a form of therapy.... soooooo....

Work has been crazy. I can't seem to get caught up. Maybe it's because I'm to busy reading and writing blogs.... nah, that can't be it. I think its contributed by the fact that everytime I start getting there, I have to take off for something that involves the other three children I have living with me. It's very irritating. I'm thankful that my company is understanding but still, when I'm missing a day or so a week it just doesn't look good in the whole scheme of things.

I'm in the process of training others to do my job so they can fill in as needed. And in this process I'm creating a training manual and I want it to be perfect so that if someone who has never done this before sits at my desk, they should have no problems creating the paperwork needed. I really don't want to fail at this.

Today I'm meeting my cousin, Vanessa, for lunch. I left my camera at her house Saturday when I attended her bridal shower. We have sat down and had a conversation in a while so it will be nice. It's sad that we don't live too far from one another yet never see each other on a regular basis.

Speaking of the shower, here a few pics that my aunt sent me because you know, I was forgetful and forgot my camera.

This is me and my Aunt Sandra... and Addy pigging out... lol

Addison and Sophie - who is my cousin, Tommy's, youngest daughter.

Isabell (Tommy's oldest) and Shannon (Tommy's wife) with me, Becca and Addison

It was good to see family the other day.

Got a call from the lawyer's office yesterday morning and the adoption papers have been filed at the courthouse. Now we are trying to schedule the counseling sessions and lawyer visit with the birth mother and that's not going so great. I can't get anyone to freakin' call me back!!!! UGH!!! Once that is done and we have home study and at least 45 days has passed then they can schedule the court date to make everything final. He said it should all be done and said within the next three months. That's good news!

On the other hand, my hubs is driving me completely insane!!! As well as my 16 year old who thinks she is grown!!! WTH???? She doesn't seem to care about her grades or anything else. She made co-captain of the varsity cheer squad for next year. I reminded her that without goood grades she wouldn't be cheering at squat! Then I got total attitude from her... why oh why??? She really isn't a bad kid, just has a bad attitude. I don't know what to do anymore as far as her grades are concerned. I'm exhausted.

Anyways, enough ranting and raving, I gotta get my behind back to work. Happy Tuesday to you all!

Not me Monday - it's a bad day

2009-03-23T12:32:00.003-05:00

Welcome to Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.

Oh boy, here we go again!!!

I did NOT work my butt off last week to get a few overtime hours on my check only to lose them when I had to take off Friday.

I did NOT puke in my mouth Thursday night when I walked into the kiddos bedroom only to find that Emily had puked and pooped all in her bed.

I was NOT thankful that her mattress is waterproof and puke proof and could be easily cleaned with Lysol.

I did NOT have to take Emily to the doctor on Friday morning because she had severe diarrhea and a fever of 103.

She did NOT proceed to poop all over me two times while we were at the doctor.

I do NOT have a week stomach and this did NOT bother me at all... hence the puke in the mouth.

I did NOT go Saturday to my cousin's bridal shower and have my first mimosa ever... okay, well maybe two mimosa's ever... lol

Vanessa did NOT look beautiful in her pink and black dress.

My visit was NOT cut short and I did NOT run off and forget my camera at her house.

This, of course, did NOT piss me off!!! I do NOT feel lost without my camera.

Addison was NOT oohhed and ahhed over at said shower!!! Why would anyone do that???

We did NOT grill steaks and sausage on Saturday evening because it was such a beautiful day!!!

I am NOT having feelings of guilt because I feel like my life has been put on hold while I raise another person's children. I do NOT at times resent that!

I did NOT get extremely aggravated with hubby and his snoring last night. And when I woke him he did NOT start complaining about how HE never gets any sleep.

He did NOT sleep on the couch and did NOT threaten that he was moving out today.

I did NOT tell him that I didn't care, that I was glad he was leaving. I am NOT tired of fighting with him all the dang time!!!

I am NOT having a bad day, I am NOT having a bad day, I am NOT having a bad day.

I am NOT thankful, however, that no other child has gotten sick with the virus so far!

Please Pray

2009-03-23T07:29:00.001-05:00

Please pray for baby Stellan today. He is not doing well and needs our prayers. Thank you.

Fast and Furious

2009-03-18T12:03:00.003-05:00

Okay, I admit it, I have a weakness for this. My reason:

Paul Walker... completely hot. Forget Vin Diesel (although he's nice looking). This blonde hair, blue eyed hunk takes the cake! I've seen every Fast and Furious movie since the first.. even though he was not in Tokyo Drift... still.

And he's in this movie, "Running Scared", and completely hot in it also... wait, I don't think I've seen a movie he's not hot in... lol

So, am I going to see Fast and Furious when it opens April 3rd... well, of course!!! But I will use Blake as my excuse for going..

Wordful Wednesday - Model in the making

2009-03-18T08:10:00.004-05:00

*Wordful Wednesday is for those of us that like to showcase a photo(s) but that just can't seem keep our mouths shut about it(them). If you'd like to play along, post a photo on your blog, and let the words roll. Be sure you go see Angie over here and let her know you participated.

I know we've all done it before... went to take your baby's clothes off only to find that they look so stinkin' cute with them stuck on their heads. This was no exception with Addison the other night. Photos are courtesy of her big sister, Becca.

She let us play with her for a while like this and then she got aggravated. Probably because we kept taking pictures. She thinks she's a model in the making and is starting to get the diva attitude to go along with it!

These are my confessions....

2009-03-16T13:43:00.002-05:00

I got tagged by KRISTEN over at Somethin' about nothin'....

1) What is your blogger name? LAURA

2) When is your birthday? JUNE 10

3) How long have you been blogging? SEPTEMBER 'O8

4) Who tagged you? KRISTEN

5) Tell me your 5 most favorite body parts?
1- EYES
2- ARMS
3- MOUTH
4- STOMACH
5- BUTT

6) What do you wish most for your birthday? TO BE ABLE TO GO TO TEXAS TO VISIT FAMILY

7) What color are your nails now? NATURAL, NO POLISH AT ALL

8) Any depressing thoughts lately? YES, QUITE A FEW ACTUALLY

9) What's your next 1 month's plan? HELL, JUST TO GET UP EVERY DAY

10) At what age did you have your 1st crush? I THINK FIRST GRADE, BOBBY DELEON

11) Did you attend any school reunion after you graduated till now? NO

12) Have you ever passed gas in public and pretended you didn't smell anything? NO, I JUST PRETENDED IT WASN'T ME

13) Are you a clean freak? NOT TOO BAD BUT I DO NOT LIKE CLUTTER

14) Which era do you wish you were born into? THE DISCO ERA... I LOVE DISCO MUSIC AND I WOULD HAVE SOOOOO BEEN A DISCO QUEEN

15) Are you a vegetarian? OH HECK NO, THERE IS NO WAY I COULD DO THAT.

16) How many pillows do you sleep with at night? TWO

17) Are you a light sleeper or an I-don't-care-if-there's-a-bomb-here sleeper? UNFORTUNATELY, I TEND TO BE A LIGHT SLEEPER BUT THERE HAVE BEEN NIGHTS WHEN I'VE BEEN THE OTHER

18) Do you secretly wear comfortable granny panties when your man is not around? NO

19) What is your ultimate dream job? BEING PAID TO LAY ON THE BEACH, DRINKING MIXED DRINKS

20) What is it your hubby does that annoys you the most? DOESN'T PICK UP AFTER HIMSELF

21) What is your dream car? CHERRY RED MERCEDES

22) Do you easily wake up in the morning? NO, I HATE THE MORNING...

23) Do you like hairy men? I WILL BE FRIENDS BUT NOT FOR DATING.

24) How about goateed men? OH, I THOUGHT THAT SAID GOATED... WHAT THE HECK IS A GOATED MAN??? BUT ONE WITH A GOATEE, YEA' I GUESS

25) Which one would you prefer, 2 hour spa, 2 hours Thai Massage or 2 hour foot massage? 2 HOUR FOOT MASSAGE

26) Have you ever wished you had a different name other than your real name? YEP, I USED TO HATE MY NAME... I'VE GROWN TO LIKE IT THOUGH

27) What is the most extreme sport you have ever done? HA HA... ME, SPORTS??? PLEASE!

28) Do you prefer traveling in Europe or Asia? NEITHER BECAUSE THAT MEANS I WOULD HAVE TO FLY AND WE'VE ALL READ THIS BLOG HERE.

29) What is your favorite food? CHICKEN

30) What is the most embarrassing moment when you were out on a date? UMMMM, THAT'S A HARD ONE... CAN'T THINK OF ANY.... BEEN FOREVER SINCE I'VE BEEN ON A DATE AND SINCE I'VE SLEPT SINCE THEN THE MEMORY ISN'T WHAT IT USED TO BE

Here are the rules: Copy and paste the whole questionnaire and replace my answers with yours. You have to create a link for the blogger who tagged you. Pass to 4 other bloggers. Remember to inform them by commenting on their recent post. Display the logo anywhere on your blog. Last, answer each question with the truth, and nothing but the TRUTH...this is a confession tag, you know.

The 4 people I am tagging are:
KIM
BECKY
BEV
YOU!

Not Me Monday!!! - monday again???

2009-03-16T12:42:00.005-05:00

Welcome to Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.

I did NOT wake up this morning and think, "Oh my, Monday again". Nope, wasn't me, because I just LOVE Mondays!

I did NOT spend all day Saturday at home cleaning only to realize last night, that you can't tell.

I was NOT secretely thrilled that my hubs had to work all weekend because that meant that I didn't have to deal with his complaining.

It did NOT rain for two days straight over the last week and it so did NOT drive me crazy.

I have NOT been having to go every evening and pick up two kids from day care, drop them off, switch vehicles, go feed six horses, go back home and get the other vehicle, then go pick up Ms. Addy. No, I would NOT do that becaue that is just way too stressful.

A bag of horse feed and a bale of hay are NOT heavy and I am super woman and it has NOT taken it's toll on my back!!!

I am NOT still trying to potty train Emily who does awesome at day care but wants to be a little butt when she gets home and will poop her pants. I do NOT just throw away the panties instead of washing them out because poop makes me gag.

With this said, Emily has NOT gotten into a biting stage and started biting her brothers like crazy. I have NOT dealt with this enough and just told them to start biting her back... I wouldn't do that, not the best advice.

I did NOT get to spend all day yesterday with my three "babies" and we did NOT just enjoy a day out.

I did NOT go pick up my glasses yesterday and that are not tremendously helping. I think I am in love!

And I am NOT closing this post with a few pics from our outing yesterday. Enjoy!

Drum Roll Please!!!!

2009-03-16T07:49:00.003-05:00

First off, I want to thank everyone for stopping by and entering the drawing!!! I hope you enjoyed your time on my page.

Now on to the good stuff... the winner of the mini loaf pans is......

Rikki over at Cowgirls like Me! Please stop by her page and say hello!

I also drew for a second prize, which will be a grab bag of sorts and the winner of that was Jenn over at Ramblings of a Housewife!

Contact me asap ladies with your info and congratulations!!!

Funky mood Friday

2009-03-13T13:57:00.006-05:00

Ugh, it has been raining for two days straight. Although we desperately needed the rain, I don't think we needed two days worth. You see the rain makes me want to stay at home, on the couch, cuddled under a comforter with the soaps on. Not that I really watch them but I turn them on while I nap. But of course, I have to work instead which causes me to be extremely lazy at work. I so do NOT want to be here today.

The week as a whole has flown by. Today has drug on though. I'm ready to go home. Not that I'll be glad to be at home, just be glad that I'm not at work. I may even go home and grab a nap for a couple of hours and then get up and clean or something. After all, it's Friday and I don't have to get up early tomorrow. Thank goodness.

The hubby is working a shut down which means I have to go home and pick up kids from day care then go feed horses! In the rain!!! And it's cold. Okay, I just got over bronchitis and am worried about getting sick again from working in the cold rain.

Not much planned for the weekend since it's not going to be a nice weekend. But since I got a new camera, I plan on playing around with it and seeing what all it will do. I took a few pics of Addy last night. Nothing spectacular but dang, she's awful cute.

My friend, Danielle, scolded me today for taking too many pics of Addy and not of my other two children. I reminded her that my 16 yr old hates to have her pics done now that she has braces and my son is often in his own little world. But I promised that I would get some of them this weekend so warning for pictures coming Monday.

Hope you all have a good weekend.!

Thousand Word Thursday - Peace and Serenity

2009-03-12T07:53:00.002-05:00

Wanna join in the fun??? Click the button above and post your pic!

photo courtesy of my sister-in-law, Christina

GOD is AWESOME!

Wordful Wednesday - Rah, Rah, Ree

2009-03-11T14:48:00.002-05:00

If you want to join the fun, head on over to Angie's page @ 7ClownCircus ..... Enjoy!!!

These pics were taken last year at my daughter's cheer camp! The Red River High Bulldogs brought home the award of most spirited team. Go 'dawgs! As a parent, I was very proud. This is Becca's second year on the varsity squad and she is a sophmore! Whoo hoo. The girls also brought home some other awards. So, I present a group pic with our awesome mascot, Spike/Chelsea and then one of my kiddos... Becca and Blake. Yea, sorry, no Ms. Addy this time. She was still incubating... lol

where did my angel baby go?

2009-03-11T08:56:00.003-05:00

Last night was the worst night since October 15, 2008. Not once in this time has my baby been a baby that is just crying... and I hate saying just crying because I have to believe there is a reason!

Well yesterday, I pick my sweet angel baby up from the sitters... she always has a smile for mommy when I walk through the door. Our routine is as normal. We go home, she sits in the bouncy seat while I get dinner and other things done. At seven we sit down for a bottle and to watch American Idol... yes, she watches too... she likes the singing... especially Danny Gokey.

Then it happened, at 8 o'clock, someone took my sweet angel baby away and left in her spot a baby that cried for two hours and could not be soothed!! I tried everything. Hungry? Nope... even made another bottle because I thought "hmmmm, maybe she didn't get full the first time." Wet/Poopy??? Nope, just changed the ol' diaper!! It was a little warm yesterday so I thought she might be hot. Nope, cause I stripped her down to the diappy only and she was still crying. Gas??? It's possible and we got the mylicon drops just in case. I tried laying her on her belly with her head resting on the boobies (her favorite position) and patting her little butt, this usually works... Not this time! She didn't want her pacifier, she didn't want to be held, she didn't want to be laid down, she didn't want to be rocked... what the hell happened??? It finally got to the point where I had to put her in her swing and just walk away for about 10 minutes. I, of course, felt horrible for doing this~~ she is my baby after all and I hate hearing her cry. But I was on the verge of tears myself... Finally, about 10 she took 2 oz of formulay, her pacifier, and the belly boobie position and went to sleep and slept til one. Then it was up for another bottle but she went right back to sleep. Lucky for her because I couldn't!!

Then this morning, my sweet angel baby was there again! Ahhhhh, gotta love motherhood!

UPDATE* My first giveaway!!!

2009-03-10T12:58:00.006-05:00

Today is Spring Fling over at SITS website.... it's hundreds of giveaways! What can be better than that?? So head on over and check IT out and get yourself in the running for some of these awesome prizes!

For my first giveaway, I'm giving away 6 mini bread loaf pans. They are ceramic and are mustard, orange, and green... I am not a baker, so I don't use them and they shouldn't be just sitting there gathering dust. I'm at work so I don't have a picture of them but they are similar to these:

You have three ways to enter:
1. Leave a comment
2. Become a follower... be sure to leave a comment and let me know you're following
3. Mention me in your blog and include a link back to me!

So you can get three entries per person! Come on now ladies, you know you want them!

p.s. feel free to browse around my site and enjoy reading about how hectic life is...

OH YEA! Contest will end Friday, March 13th in honor of the "lucky" day!

****UPDATE**** here is the pic of what the actual pans look like. My mother took these and told me to be sure to let you all know that the yellow one is sitting on a saucer, not a dinner plate. So when I say mini, I mean mini... LOL... Contest is still open and I'll announce the winner on Monday! Thanks!

Not Me Monday - nothing in particular

2009-03-09T08:48:00.007-05:00

Welcome to Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.

I did NOT have a very bad week last week where to me it seemed as if nothing went right.

I did NOT get entirely aggravated because all I want is one night of sleep and I can't seem to get that.

I did NOT take my 16 yr old to get her driver's license and I did NOT sweat the whole time she was gone in my tahoe. And I was so NOT proud of her for passing.

I did NOT resort to cans of Beanie Weenies this weekend to feed the smaller children because they are too picky and don't want to eat anything I fix.

I did NOT get up Saturday morning with every intention of spending the day busy, cleaning house and so forth. I did NOT end up spending the day on the couch sleeping instead.

I did NOT call Becca a million and two times while she was out of town this weekend at a ball tourney. I'm so NOT over protective like that!

Blake did NOT attempt to crawl over a fence and instead get a seven inch scratch all the way down his leg that looks like someone took a knife and tried to cut him. He's way too smart to do something like that and doesn't act like a boy at all. (yea right)

I did NOT have to go to the doctor last week because I had bronchitis and a double ear infection. There is NO way I would get sick after spending all winter taking care of sick kids. I'm much to strong for all that.

I do NOT love sitting and holding hands with my baby. She does NOT try to eat my hands now when I hold her.

I do NOT want a new camera because I think mine sucks! And I did NOT remind hubs that our anniversary is coming up on April 1st! I would in NO way throw subtle hints like that.

I did NOT have to make myself an eye appointment for this week so that I can go get glasses. After all, I've known for years I have issues with my sight. I so would've taken care of that by now.

I did NOT repeatedly wish several times this past week that I could go to Lala Land because it's very peaceful and serene there. Maybe a trip should be coming up.

Hubs and I did NOT go to eat at Applebee's yesterday. He would NOT suggest taking me to lunch after being cooped up in the house with all the kids this past weekend. He tends to NOT be thoughtful like that.

He did NOT insist on going to Cavender's and getting boots for Ms. Addy.

And I did NOT take pictures just because over the weekend. And I did NOT post them throughout this blog just so you would have to look at them. And I do NOT appreciate it at all that you understand that I have an obsession with pics of the kiddos and other things.

Enjoy!

Spring is in the air!

2009-03-09T08:35:00.002-05:00

Imagine the joy I felt when I was able to go outside on Saturday and not be freezing! And noticed signs of spring!!!

It was great to see things blooming in my yard. And then my hubs decided to do some yard work. If I've never mentioned before, the smell of fresh cut grass is one of my favorite smells. Reminds me of my childhood and my pawpaw mowing the yard!!!

I love spring!!!

I'm a featured reader... go check it out

2009-03-09T07:33:00.003-05:00

Good Monday morning everyone! Hope your weekend was nice and "springy".

This morning I bring you great news! I'm a featured reader over at Kristen's site. Go check it out!

While you're there be sure to leave a comment about the post! Just let Kristen know you were there.

Also, check out her cute jewelry! She's pretty awesome at this stuff! This is my favorite and I'm doing my best to get it. Becca and I used to say this to one another when she was small... now she's too big to say it to me. :(

So head on over here and give everything a look!!!

he could be my hero.....

2009-03-06T09:47:00.004-06:00

Ladies and gentelman, I'd like to take a moment to introduce you to my nephew, Shawn. He is my sister's youngest child. He is one of the sweetest boys I know. He has spent several years in karate but has recently been burned out on it and wants to take a break. I was heart broken. I've promised him the moment he gets his black belt, I would drive to Houston and be there for that!

He is quite the opposite of my son. Shawn tends to be quiet and reserved for the most part. He is smart (Blake is too)! The girls tend to be the only ones to give us trouble.

But don't let this sweet face fool you. He can be a firecracker (he gets that from his mom). He has called his sister the "p" word, he has run away from home, he shot his grandma's shed up with the paintball gun after he was told not to, and there are several other incidents my sister has informed me of. Of course, it's hard for his Lala to believe any of this cause he will always be my sweet little Shawn-Shawn.

I love you man!

A moment of weakness...

2009-03-05T12:43:00.004-06:00

Okay, so a couple of weeks back, I admitted here that I was up bright and early one morning watching infomercials and for the first time ever, I bought something... well, this is what I got:

This is the InStyler. I have hair that has no body. Becca has hair that is not very manageable. So after watching 30 minutes of people styling their hair, I broke down and called the number.

This is what the website says about their product:
It's not a brush. It's not a flat iron. It's not a curling iron. It's the InStyler®!

The InStyler® is a totally new styling and straightening tool unlike any hair styling product ever invented!

The secret to the InStyler® lies in its rotating heated polishing cylinder, along with four rows of precision-aligned bristles.

Here's how it works: when you run the InStyler® through your hair, the first set of bristles gently sort and separate your hair strands. Then the rotating heated polishing cylinder gently glides over your hair, smoothly polishing, straightening, and styling each strand. Finally, the second set of bristles puts the finishing touch on your hair, leaving you with shiny, silky, "In-Styled" hair! It's truly amazing!

And the best part is, because of the InStyler®'s patent-pending design, your hair won't get smashed and baked by the super-intense heat of a flat iron or other "hot" tools. In fact, the InStyler® uses less heat than traditional hot tools, and delivers better results. How? Because the InStyler®'s gentle heat in conjunction with the rotating motion of the polishing cylinder literally polishes your hair strands individually so it doesn't need extreme heat to get amazing results.

Your hair will be shinier, bouncier and full of lift and life!

Plus, the InStyler® does so much more than any styling tool out there. Get lift and fullness – right from the root! Get a sexy flip in seconds. Straighten even the toughest, most coarse hair – and still get fullness and style without the stick-straight "flatness" of a flat iron. Do a full style in 8 minutes… and change it again in two minutes! Wrap your hair around the rotating polishing cylinder – and get an amazing curl that lasts all day!

If you can hold it, you can do it with the InStyler®!

I hope and pray that this is true. I will let you all know how things go as I play around with my new "toy". And just in case you've ever used this product, tell me what you think...

And if I hate this thing it may turn into a giveaway... keep your eyes open...

p.s. I got two of them!!!

Just one word

2009-03-05T07:45:00.003-06:00

I found this over at Kristen's page....

More 1 word answers but not just yes/no ... originally on Facebook!

1. Where is your cell phone? Becca
2. Your significant other? Grumpy
3. Your hair? Short
4. Your mother? Home
5. Your father? Works
6. Your favorite sound? Laughter
7. Your dream last night? Weird
8. Your favorite drink? Tea
9. What room you are in? Office
10. Your hobby? Sleeping
11. Your fear? Spiders
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Happy
13. Where were you last night? Home
14. Something that you aren't? Awake
15. Muffins? Blueberry
16. Wish list item? Cash
17. Where you grew up? TX
18. Last thing you did? Type
19. What are you wearing? Jeans
20. Your TV? Off
21. Your pets? Alot
22. Friends? true
23. Your life? crazy
24. Your mood? OK
25. Missing someone? Always
26. Car? Tahoe
27. Something you're not wearing? Jewelry
28. Your favorite store? All
29. Your favorite color? Pink
30. When is the last time you laughed? Today
31. Last time you cried? Yesterday
32. One place that you go to over and over? Crazy
33. One person who emails you regularly? Beverly
34. Your favorite place to eat? Saltgrass

UPDATE I'm in need of help

2009-03-04T07:47:00.002-06:00

I've not been to many weddings in my life. Most of the people I know have eloped... not such a bad idea. I've been to more of my own weddings... lol... anyways, here's the dilemma. I've got two weddings to go to this spring... April 25th my cousin is getting married and then on May 5th my good friend at work is getting married. I can only afford to buy ONE new dress.... but what kind of dress??? What is appropriate???? Any suggestions from you fashion mavens out there would help tremendously!!!!

***So, I've been browsing the net today instead of working, racking my brain about a dang dress!!! I've picked a few. What do ya'll think? The one little dress with the ruffles on the bottom is not black, it's eggplant.

Letter to Mr. Winter

2009-03-02T16:11:00.002-06:00

Dear Mr. Winter -

I hope that you are doing better today than I am.

I'm writing to ask you to PLEASE make up your mind what you are going to do.

It seemed that last week you had made the decision to go on vacation for an extended amount of time. And then by surprise, you were back again on Saturday, bringing with you brisk winds that chilled many a southerner to the bone.

I'm not sure if you realize this, but when you are wishy-washy, you tend to wreck havoc on the best of us. We start coughing and sneezing because just a few days ago we were able to wear short sleeved shirts and capris. And now here you are, forcing us to bundle up in jeans and sweatshirts and fight the freakin' snifffles.

Please, please, find it in your heart to go ahead and go on vacation. I am (as I'm sure are many others) in need of some nice spring weather. Some nice warm temps so that we can take our children to the park. So that we may enjoy some time out with nature ourselves.

The faster you can oblige the more appreciated it will be.

Take care and we will see you, oh let's say, in December!!!

God Bless,

Not Me Monday.... spit bubbles

2009-03-02T10:56:00.013-06:00

Welcome to Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.

I did NOT take about 70 pics this weekend and I do NOT want to post all of them on here because that would be just way too many and would bore the heck out of all of you.

I did NOT have an extremely long week last week and am NOT glad that it's over and a new one has begun. Because Toota did NOT have a double ear infection which made her extremely grumpy and we did NOT stay up for hours during the night and I did NOT still get up and come to work every day.

I did NOT leave work everyday last week to go pick children up from day care and then go feed horses, come home, cook dinner for said children and wait for hubs to get home from his 12 hour shift to cook him dinner. I would NOT do that because I am much too lazy.

I did NOT load up all six kids in the vehicle on Saturday morning to drive an hour and a half to my sis in law's in TEXAS! That would be just crazy of me.

I did NOT get asked 90 million and one times by my niece, Balie to take her picture and if Toota could take one with her. And I did NOT oblige her request because that would make me a bad Lala.

I did NOT fall completely in love with my niece, Krisin's, new puppy.... get ready for this... Ace Van Tootie.... lol. I do NOT like animals at all and am NOT a sucker for them.

I did NOT have to fight Becca just in order to get one dang picture of her this weekend because of course she says she looks like crap! And I did NOT catch one of her yesterday morning sans makeup and told her I was NOT going to post it on my blog... lol

I did NOT have to fight with 4 kiddos on Saturday night to finally sit down and go to sleep. And I did NOT use a movie to get them to do so.

I did NOT get to listen to the greatest Rock Band ever!!!! And it totally did NOT drive me crazy with the lack of rhythm and soul.... lol...

I did NOT let my nephew, Daniel, get Toota to sleep for me on Saturday night. Because she so does NOT love him and vice versa...

I did NOT lay on the couch with my sis in law and niece Saturday night cracking on people and started laughing so hard that I pooted. And if I had, there is NO WAY I would ever admit that!

I did NOT take way too many pictures of Toota this weekend.

And this is NOT my favorite picture of the weekend:

And Blake has definitely NOT gotten the same bug as me. He did NOT take my camera yesterday and start snapping pics of Toota in her car seat as she was blowing spit bubbles.... he is so NOT like me at all!!!

And I do NOT feel bad at all for just boring the heck out of all of you with the pictures that I just had to post! Thanks for reading!!!

My first blog award!!!

2009-03-02T09:59:00.005-06:00

Today I feel so honoured to be accepting my first blog award!!! Thanks to the ladies over at 3BayBChics for giving me the "Turning Lemons into Lemonade" award!

First off I'd like to thank the little people... all six of them! Because without them I wouldn't have much to blog about.

Next I want to thank my mother for bringing me into this world full of crazy people and a whacked out family. She also gifted me with issues of my own that one day we will delve into because we know there are many!!!

And many thanks to all my readers!!! Your insight has been much appreciated.

Now it's your turn. To play along:

1) Put the logo on your blog or post.
2) Nominate at least 10 blogs that show great attitude or gratitude.
3) Link to your nominees within your post.
4) Let the nominees know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog.
5) Share the love and link to the person from who you received your award.

Passing along the award love onto....

1. Beverly @ Just 2 Get It N The Open
2. Becky @ Becky's Blogs
3. Danyele @ A Thorn Among Roses
4. Tess @ Life of a Bipolar Mom
5. Kristi @ Living Life in TX
6. Kim @ This and That
7. Bethany @ Somethin' to Talk About
8. Jade @ Unspoken Words
9. Stephanie @ More than a Mommyblog
10.Mary @ Rejected Truth

My purse... or junk bag for better words

2009-02-27T15:33:00.002-06:00

Every Friday before I go home I try to clean my purse out. This is my purse and what came out of it today:

There are a weeks worth of receipts from Mickey D's, Sonic, Walmart, the grocery store, etc... There is chapstick, letters, change and even a baby pacifier.... I've tried to scale down to a smaller purse but just get aggravated when I cram it full. So I get a bigger one and get more junk!!!!

So I ask, WHAT'S IN YOUR WALLET?????

Friday eye candy... looking forward to a relaxing weekend

2009-02-27T13:57:00.000-06:00

*UPDATE*** time for a change

2009-02-27T09:59:00.005-06:00

I have been patiently trying to let my hair grow out. I personally like it short but the hubs likes it long. Well, today I've decided to go get it cut off for a number of reasons...

1. Easier to fix when it's short
2. I look younger with short hair
3. No more spit up in it from Addison

And I'm sure there are more I can think of... Anyways, here's the before... and I'll post the after when I get back...

***** I think I may have confused some. This is my hair now!!! I hate it!!! To me, this is long... lol. Anyways, here shortly I will post the "new" hairdo... wish me luck!!!******

I hate my camera... it takes the worst pics... but this will give you an idea of how it turned out. It looks much better in person.

a dorie day

2009-02-26T15:56:00.003-06:00

Well, actually, it's been one of those weeks, months, years... etc, etc. Just feeling kinda lost in this big ol' ocean we call life. But as Dorie did, I keep telling myself,

"just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming".... and maybe, just maybe, one day I'll find where I'm supposed to be.

oh yea! i forgot

2009-02-26T13:29:00.002-06:00

Some friends of mine that recently moved up the West Coast sent me this beautiful picture the other day. It was too beautiful not to share with the rest of you. I plan to visit them as soon as I can, even though it will be a long drive due to my fear of flying... lol... I can picture myself walking along this beach as the sun comes up and having one of my "talks" with God because that's when I feel closest to him. I'm so ready for that walk!!! This pic is now my desktop background.

We're expecting....

2009-02-26T12:55:00.003-06:00

Well, not us per say (heck I have my hands full enough).... But this beautiful babe here is expecting...

That's right. We are going to have us a cute little baby horse running around in the next few months! I'm so excited but scared at the same time. And in all honesty, we have six already, don't really need another one. But I figure by the time the little baby is ready to be broke, then it will be time for Ms. Addy to be strapping on the chaps and pulling on the boots and learning how to be a cowgirl. That's of course, if she wants to. I hope we have a baby that looks more like momma and less like daddy. Paint horses are my favorite.

Let's see, other news going on.

Addy has been sick. Took her to the doctor yesterday because she had developed a new cry and it sounded like she was in pain. She hasn't been running in fever that I am aware of. I was guessing it had something to do with her little kidneys and the issues she has with them. Nope. Double ear infection!!! Whoo hoo... They also wanted a urine sample. Have any of you ever had to be around while they try to get a urine sample from a 4 month old.... not fun!!! We sat in the lab from 7:30 to nearly 10 waiting for her to peepee... nope, she wasn't having it. And finally, when she did, the bag came unsealed and pee went everywhere. So they send me home with another bag and a collection cup to try to get the sample. We're sitting on the couch watching tv, trying to pee, when all of a sudden she grunts and poo is everywhere.... UGH!!! Bag still in place I clean her up and sit down to wait for pee and as you would guess, when the pee came the bag became unsealed from her skin and pee was everywhere again... I give up!!! Called the doctor and she said not to worry about it but if she is still acting different or like she's in pain in the next couple of days, bring her back.

And this didn't stop here. The antibiotic they have her on makes her belly upset. We're sitting there watching American Idol last night and she is just pooting away. Of course, Becca and Blake are laughing. And I admit I was giggling too until I picked her up and there was poo all over me and her!!! Ick, Ick, Ick. This only made B & B laugh harder!!!

Her sitter says she is better today, thank goodness! Maybe we will make it through the night without an "incident".

Not much else going on. Potty training Em (my niece/foster child) right now, trying to deal with CJ (nephew/foster child) and his disruptive behavior (i.e., screaming at adults, stealing from daycare, etc.), William (nephew/foster child) has actually been on a good streak. Look for them to switch up any day now. I think they refuse to all be good at one time.

Hoping to go to Texas this weekend for my niece, Kristin, is having her 17th bday party and the kids really want to go.

I'm ready for normalcy again!

My life

2009-02-24T14:32:00.003-06:00

Alright, so I know we've all went on those find a friend sites like CLASSMATES... well, my friend, D, in S'port sent me a contact request from mylife.com.... formerly Reunion.com. I updated my profile and such and hope to come in contact with a few lost friends from my childhood and teenage years... but I also hope to stay in touch with my new friends... so come on over and join the party!

www.mylife.com/lalatingle

Tuesday's Tribute - a man of many colors

2009-02-24T09:10:00.005-06:00

Yet Another Jay and Deb Production.

Today I feel like honoring my hubs!

While he and I have our differences and he drives me batty on a daily basis, he really is a great man. He has been a wonderful father to my children and would go to the ends of this earth to protect them. He is a man of many colors. He cherishes his family (almost to the point of driving me crazy) and doesn't require materialistic things to get him by. We are as different as night and day but heck, maybe that's what makes it work. He has his faults (like we all do) and he has his strengths. We are lucky to have him.

A provider of food... and an avid hunter. His first TX buck! Not bad!!!

The Horse Whisperer.... little does he know Buck doesn't care what he has to say.

Teach a man to fish..... and yes, he did catch that one!

Song title tag

2009-02-23T12:58:00.003-06:00

i got this over at MakeMIneAMojito

rules are simple: You must pick one singer/artist and use only one song title to answer each question!

Pick a band/artist: GARY ALLAN... of course, did you think I'd pick someone else!!!

1. Are you a male or female: SHE'S SO CALIFORNIA

2. Describe yourself: I'M DOIN MY BEST

3. How do you feel about yourself: CAN'T DO IT TODAY

4. Describe your ex-boyfriend/girlfriend: WRECKING BALL

5. Describe your current boy/girl situation: LEARNING HOW TO BEND

6. Describe your current location: RIGHT WHERE I NEED TO BE

7. Describe where you want to be: BOURBON BORDERLINE

8. Your best friend is: NO DAMN GOOD

9. Your favorite color is: RED LIPS, BLUE EYES, LITTLE WHITE LIES

10. You know that: LIFE AIN'T ALWAYS BEAUTIFUL

11. What’s the weather like: WE TOUCHED THE SUN

12. If your life was a television show what would it be called: TRYING TO MATTER

13. What is life to you: BEST I EVER HAD

14. What is the best advice you have to give: LIFE AIN'T ALWAYS BEAUTIFUL

15. If you could change your name what would you change it to: RUNAWAY

Now, it's your turn... I tag Beverly, Kim, and Becky

Not Me Monday.... praying hard.

2009-02-23T09:06:00.003-06:00

Welcome to Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.

I have NOT been in a funk here lately which is cutting into my blogging time. Because of this I have NOT refused to take my camera out and snap any pictures.

I also do NOT hate to post a blog without any pictures. Because after all, no one really likes to look at them anyways.

I did NOT have a crappy week where I feel that I'm not making any difference in the lives of my niece and nephews that are living with me right now. I did NOT get so p.o'd because my life has come to a standstill while their parents lives seem to be going on as normal.

I did NOT have to call social services to have said children's father's visits cut from my house because he choose to be stupid and show his arse and came to my house reeking of alcohol. And now his visits will be done through the social services office. Oh, no, I wouldn't do that because I just love to add more stress to my life!!!

I did NOT load up my sister-in-law, 5 children, and one other adult in my tahoe to drive an hour and a half so that she could visit her son in prison. I did NOT swear that I would never do this again because it was way too much for my nerves to handle.

I did NOT fall asleep several times this weekend (i.e., everytime I sat down on the couch). I am too full of energy to do something like that~

I did NOT pray several times this weekend for patience and understanding because I did NOT feel like just giving up on trying.

I did NOT watch an infomercial at 7 a.m. Saturday only to call and order the product they were selling. I'm NOT addicted to shopping at all.

I did NOT cook one awesome roast yesterday and make two kinds of potatoes to go with it... who the heck eats that many potatoes???

Oh, and Addy did NOT sleep in her own bed for the majority of the night last night. Nope, there's no way she'd give me such a break! It would be heaven if she did though.

Breakdown

2009-02-18T14:20:00.001-06:00

one more reason to love him and this video does not do it justice... I've seen him perform this and heard his soulful voice reaching deep down into the depths of us all to sing this song....

A few reasons....

2009-02-17T13:41:00.009-06:00

Just because I sit here at my desk all day and listen to them, I wanted to share why in the world I love country music so very, very much... We have some darn good looking men singing to us!!!

Keith Urban - He absolutely rocks!!! I've always liked him but once I saw him in concert, I was in love!!! And "Stupid Boy" is one of the best songs ever... give it a listen!

Blake Shelton - hmmmm, just a good ol' boy but look at those gorgeous blue eyes! And he dates Miranda Lambert who is from TEXAS by the way!!! Saw him in concert and he was so down home, I was hooked!

Jason Aldean - can we all say it together class??? YUMMMY!!!! and that's all I got to say about that!

And MY MAN, Gary Allan... You didn't think I was going to leave him out, did you??? He is the most underrated, best male vocal in country music... my opinion only. I love to listen to him sing, I love to watch him sing, I love to see him rock out on stage... He can do no wrong. I've seen him three times already and would see him more but being a mommy comes first....

So ladies, if you haven't checked this hunks out before, do so now... let me know what you think...

A Form of Therapy

it's prom season

today's dilemma....

a quick story....

early bird special...

oh wow, i finally realized....

welcome to the world....

Prayers to you....

the green eyed monster

I miss Texas... because...

Ms. Thang's first boat ride with Daddy

Casey James: Jealous Guy

my hobby

our easter 2010

growing up too fast

R.I.P Corey....

... a nice surprise....

... lost...

It's okay to say Merry Christmas!

it's been awhile.....

It's been a while

Urbanski family reunion

the buzzard, bat and bumblebee

Addy's bag

She's growing up way too fast!

THINGS I LEARNED IN TX

the best BBQ ever!!!!

Final Idol???

No words

My mother's day - I'm so lucky

I love.....

Not me Monday - the wedding season~!

To my buddies

One down, one to go

My beautiful daughter

DANCING WITH MY MAN

my friday is today....

okay, we gotta do this!!! NOW!!!!

I gotta button, I gotta button

Not a Not Me Monday

Tag, you're it...

A few of my favorite things!!!

oh wow!

will you pray?

an honor

Name that tune.... come on, you can do it!!!

can I get you to do a small favor

tax day and half way mark to a milestone!

some other babies...

An uneventful Easter weekend

i HEART faces - amateur version

Good Friday and such

a prayer

when I got home

a recent revelation....

do you see a resemblance

defying gravity

i'm not sure anymore

i heart faces - pouting

20 Random Questions to offer a little insight

still pray

a peek into my weekend....

Happy Birthday to my sister!!!

How I've spent my morning.

for my amusement

Random blahness

the whole scheme of things

Not me Monday - it's a bad day

Please Pray

Fast and Furious

Wordful Wednesday - Model in the making

These are my confessions....

Not Me Monday!!! - monday again???

Drum Roll Please!!!!

Funky mood Friday

Thousand Word Thursday - Peace and Serenity

Wordful Wednesday - Rah, Rah, Ree

where did my angel baby go?

****UPDATE***** My first giveaway!!!

Not Me Monday - nothing in particular

UPDATE* My first giveaway!!!

UPDATE I'm in need of help

*UPDATE*** time for a change