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Do You Really Need a Guide For FarmVille?

2010-01-01T21:15:00.004-05:00

Here is a story of a Farmville gamer who got a lot of help...

I consider myself to be relatively well educated in the latest generation of social networking site games like Mafia Wars, Vampire Wars, and such. That's why when I started to see these FarmVille guides popping up all over the place I was kind of surprised. I mean, I can see why people might need some tips to get going in games like Mafia Wars, but FarmVille?

At this point though I hadn't actually played the game, but I didn't really think it could be all that complicated. I figured I should give it a shot though, just so that I could say I knew what I was talking about. And I was in for a rather big surprise. In no time, I was out of money and had no crops to plant. I have to admit, there way more to this game than I had anticipated.

I eventually managed to dig myself out of my original hole and out of the red, but I still wasn't making all that much progress. I started to think that maybe I needed to see what these guides were all about. I wasn't really expecting much, but since I hadn't done so well on my own either, I figured it was worth a shot.

So I picked up a guide called FarmVille secrets, and was pleasantly surprised by the tips I found in it. You wouldn't think there were so many ways you could screw up a virtual farm, but believe me, you can. I was still stumbling along at level 6 when I got the guide after 2 weeks of playing regularly. Now I'm the proud owner of a plantation and a level 26 Sultan of Soil. And I still look back at my guide from time to time. If you're having trouble getting into the swing of things in FarmVille, this guide is not a bad investment.

Aloha Friday - September 25, 2009

2009-09-25T06:23:00.003-04:00

Welcome to this week’s edition of Aloha Friday.

In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.

If you’d like to participate, just post your own question on your blog and leave your link at An Island Life. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends!

My question is:

Do you know what this is?

My parents didn't plant a garden, but some stuff grew from their compost. Pumpkins, guards and squash grew, but we can't seem to identify this, it's about 12-15 inches tall. Anyone know?

Take Me Back Tuesday

2009-09-22T06:32:00.003-04:00

This is a picture of me, at my baby shower with my first pregnancy. It wasn't a surprise, but I had a wonderful shower. To bad, my doctor told me that it looked like I was having a girl, so a lot of stuff I got was girly. Then the following Monday, I had an ultra sound, and Tristan (my baby boy) decided to reveal himself, which did surprise me!

Remembering 9/11

2009-09-11T05:00:00.000-04:00

Can you believe it's been 8 years since the 9/11 attacks? I still remember it as if it was yesterday. I still remember what I was doing, how I felt and praying that night in hopes of finding survivors from the Twin Towers. This is the first time I just started crying for our country and for the people I never met.

It's funny, but for some reason, I remember looking at the sunrise that morning, it was a bright orange and beautiful. I was admiring it while I was driving to work at 7 o'clock in the morning. I was working at the Vermont Teddy Bear Company and the day was just another typical work day. I put on my head phones while I was getting ready to start my daily sewing, listening to Howard Stern. I remember when the first plane hit the towers that Howard had mention what had happen. It was awful, but no one seem to be to concern. I thought it was an accident. I honestly never even knew what the Twin Towers were until that morning. Everyone at work started talking about it at our stretch break. Then after the stretch break we went back to work, I put my head phones on, and shortly after, Howard announced another plane hit the towers. He said this is an attack on America. I was so scared. What was happening. New York City is not that far from Vermont. I was in a total trance and just listen to the radio and my sewing had gone on auto pilot, I was not even thinking about my sewing.

Finally, we had our first break. I went outside to talk to other co-workers, everyone was talking about what was going on. We all were in disbelief and wondering what's going to happen next. After break, I went back to sewing. I couldn't stop listening to the radio, I even remembered at times I stopped sewing for awhile just trying to comprehend what was going on. You see, in our department, we weren't allowed to "stop" working, we would get spoken too, but at this point, I don't think I even knew that I was stopping. We then heard how a plane hit the pentagon, so at this point I was terrified. I didn't want to be at work, I wanted to be with my family. No one knew what was going to happen.

Around 10:30am, we were told that there was a TV on upstairs and anyone can go up and watch if we wanted to, and of course we all did. At this point they were talking about the plane going down in Pennsylvania, and there were a lot of us quietly watching the TV in a small room. We were told, that we can leave if we wanted to but we would have to use our own vacation time. I thought, I don't care, I can't work right now anyway. Though I stayed in the small room for another 20 minutes watching TV. Then, a lady came in and said, we're closing for the day, you all can leave and will be paid for the rest of the day. After that was said, we all, got up and got our stuff and left at 10:50am. I didn't go home, I went straight to my mom's work. I remembered driving down the road and stopping at red lights, and I could here the other car passengers and drivers listening to their radio, listening to the horrific broadcast. I got to my mom's work, gave her big hug. Told her that we were dismissed from work and wanted to see how she was doing. She was just like the rest of us, disbelief, scared and sad.

I remember that night, we all went outside and looked to the sky. It was so quiet, no plane in sight. The only type of traffic we'd hear in the sky would be jets, and I can tell you, when we heard a jet go by, we surely looked to the sky. I stayed the night at my parents house that night, and prayed, and cried myself to sleep.

Thursday Thunks - September 10, 2009

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1. A 90 year old man's dying wish in South Carolina was to be buried in his car. Link If you were told tomorrow you have 3 weeks to live, would you have any dying wishes or something special done before you died?

I would spend the rest of my day's with my boys and family. I would want everything recorded so my boys will have something to remember me as they get older.

2. Do you pay for more stuff using a credit/debit card or cold hard cash?

Debit Card

3. What's cuter- a baby lizard or a baby snake?

Baby Lizard

4. You go out to eat by yourself at a restaurant. While waiting for your food do you people watch & easedrop on others conversations, read a book, use a laptop or chat with people around you?

I would people watch and ease drop.

5. If you see someone walking around with toilet paper stuck to their shoe, do you tell them or just laugh?

Depending if I know the person. If I know them, I'd tell them, if it's a stranger, I would probably chuckle.

6. You are talking to someone you just met but you can't understand them at all because of their accent. Do you tell them you can't understand them or just smile and nod?

Smile and nod

7. Mudfest! Park filled with pools of mud and an obstacle course of mud. Do you go and play in the mud?

Most likely I would not.

8. Have you ever had a headache so bad it effected your vision?

Yeap, I use to black out from my headaches. Thank goodness I haven't had one that bad in years.

9. Would you fit in more with the circus, Hollywood, Broadway, or comedy circuit types?

Circus

More Thursday Thunks

Wordless Wednesday & Thousand Words Thursday

2009-09-09T07:19:00.002-04:00

I did something a little different this week:

Check out more Wordless Wednesday Pictures Here & Here
Check out more Thousand Words Thursday Pictures Here

Aloha Friday - September 4, 2009

2009-09-04T05:54:00.002-04:00

Welcome to this week’s edition of Aloha Friday.

My question is:

Do you have an HDTV?

We just got our first HDTV, of course, we're not paying the extra $20/month for the HD channels. Guess that don't make much since huh? Though getting use to a rectangular shape television takes some time. We're still adjusting.

Thursday Thunks - September 3, 2009

2009-09-03T07:05:00.000-04:00

1. Your thoughts on truck drivers?

I respect them. I think that have an unappreciated job.
Many people don't realize what they give up by being a truck driver.

2. Did you hear Michelle Duggar is pregnant for the 15th time?
(but that will be kid #19 if you lost count....)

I did not hear, though I think I heard somewhere that they're going for 20.

3. Have you ever done something to hurt someone intentionally... just for the sole purpose of hurting them because you thought they deserved it? Maybe a paybacks a bitch sort of thing?

I can't recall ever doing that.
I've had the thought, but to actually hurt someone
on purpose, no I haven't.

4. Is there anyone in your life that when you go to their place of residence, you just walk in without bother knocking? Does anyone just walk into your house without knocking?

I never knock when I go visit my parents house
and my parents sometimes will walk in without
knocking at my house, but not that often.

5. Whats in the trunk of your car? Do you even have a clue?

Oh, I know what's in the trunk of my car,
3 full garbage bags of baby clothes that I need to give to my cousin soon...

6. When you go to a family holiday get together
(such as Christmas or Thanksgiving), about how many people are there?

About 10-15 people

7. What is in your kitchen sink right at this very moment?

Oh boy, I'm proudly to say a spoon and 1 coffee cup!

8. You go to a store to buy an expensive item... say $150. You pick up that item and a couple other this n' thats. You get to the register and the expensive item rings up at $40. The cashier doesn't seem to notice and tells you your total. Do you go with what they say and pay it or do you question the price difference? You know you would question it if your $40 item rang up at $150....

Honestly, I would question the price, just because it's a big difference
and with my luck I'd get caught or question about it later.

9. Do you fold your underwear or do you just toss it in a drawer?

I fold them in half and that's about it.

10. There is a Harley-Davidson giveaway.
Chances are $100 and they are only selling 250 tickets.
Do you buy one?

No, I don't like motorcycles

11. Who is your favorite Disney character?

Belle!

12. It's September - most of the weekly sitcoms/dramas are starting new seasons again. Which one are you most looking forward to?

House!

13. You are at a grocery store and are on your way out to your car with your cart full of grocery bags. On your way to your car you see a black kitten in an empty cart. What do you do?

I probably wouldn't do anything. I would want to go over and hug it and then take it home and find the owner. But, most likely I won't find the owner, and I can't afford to take another cat. Plus the human society here can be a pain to deal with, so I sadly would say, my heart would break for it but won't do anything about it.

14. Is there anything that you do for a hobby that you are asked to do for friends/family that most people would hire a professional to do? (example: cake decorating, fixing cars....)

Anything that deals with computers. I'm not a computer wizard, but, I do know a lot about certain programs, and some designing. Which I love doing!

15. Are we there yet?

Not yet, but hopefully it's not much further...

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Take Me Back Tuesday - September 1, 2009

2009-09-01T08:23:00.007-04:00

This is my first Take Me Back Tuesday, after about 1/2 an hour of trying to get my scanner working I finally did it! These pictures were taken when a bunch of my family and friends (9 of us), went to the Great Escape in NY. This still is the most fun I had going there, in August 1997. I've been there a few times before and after '97 but most of the fun memories are in '97. I'm the 2nd one in the front of the Desperado Plunge, along with my 2 cousins in the back and my best friend in front of me!

My cousins and I wanted to get a picture of us in the "Big Chair".
We look like babies. I'm the first one one the left.

My cousin & best friend wanted to go on this ride, The Skylab.
They're in the front. I was to chicken to go on it.

This was just a random picture that we decided to pose for.
My cousin Jess, me and my cousin April.

Here are some of the boys going for lunch.
We all would separate the reunite then separate, then reunite..
from left to right, Eric, George & Brian.
Not sure who that other guy is walking by them, some how got a stranger in the picture...hmm

Aloha Friday - August 28, 2009

2009-08-28T06:36:00.002-04:00

Welcome to this week’s edition of Aloha Friday.

My question is:

Do you ever have a reoccurring dream?

About once a week (sometimes more) I dream about dinosaurs. Not sure why, I don't watch them on TV or read about them. But they seem to haunt me in my dreams all the time, and I hate it.

Top Ten Thursday - 10 Of My Favorite Blogs

2009-08-27T22:00:00.001-04:00

This is my first time doing the Top Ten Thursday, and I'm choosing my top 10 blogs I love to visit. No certain order, they are all my favorite!

Click here to join the fun!

Wordless Wednesday/Thousand Words Thursday

2009-08-26T05:00:00.002-04:00

Adam got out of the car to get the mail, and
when he went back to the car, shut the door..

*SHATTER*

Be sure to check out "Dedicated To The One I Love" Fest, with a chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card

Dedicated To The One I Love!

2009-08-25T10:31:00.005-04:00

I love watching slide shows that people put together of their loved ones, I also like making them! That's why I came up with a month long "Dedicated To The One I Love" blog fest! This means you have a month to put together a wonderful video slide show of someone you love. Sometime in the middle of September I'll be posting McKlinky so everyone post their links, which will be allowed to post until September 25th 11:59PM . Then from September 26th - 30th everyone will be able to comment and vote on their 3 favorite videos. After the votes are counted I will post the winning video on my blog and the winner will win a $50 Amazon Gift Card!!!

Be sure to follow me so you can stay inform of this exciting event!

The only requirement you need to do if you want to participate, is to post the "Dedicated To The One I Love" button on your blog.

Lets have some fun!!!

Here is an example of one video I did earlier...

Some helpful tools:
Windows Movie Maker 2.1 Download

Youtube

Aloha Friday - August 21, 2009

2009-08-21T07:05:00.002-04:00

Welcome to this week’s edition of Aloha Friday.

My question is:

Do you have a twitter account? And if so, do you use it?

I have multiple twitter accounts. One for each of my blogs. This way I can stay in touch with all my readers. If your interested you can follow me here.

Writer's Workshop: Things I've Learned From My Toddler

2009-08-20T06:00:00.004-04:00

I'll actually will be writing about Things I've learned From My Toddler's.

I've learned that

- Even toddlers need some reading material when they go potty

- How badly they want to be just like the big kids

- No matter how HOT it is, they just want to run and play

- Even though a child can't carry a tune, you replay their music video over and over again because you just love hearing it.

Check out more Writer's Workshop at Mama's Losin' It

Wordless Wednesday/ Thousand Words Thursday - Potty Training

2009-08-19T05:00:00.003-04:00

The Time Travelers Wife Review

2009-08-18T07:03:00.004-04:00

Yesterday my best friend and I had a girls day out, and we decided to go see The Time Travelers Wife. Well I have to be honest, part of me wanted to see the movie and part of me didn't. Though my best friend could not wait to see it.

Please be aware, that there is spoilers in this review, so if you don't want to know what happens stop reading. This movie is about a man, Henry (Eric Bana), who has a rare genetic disorder, which happens to be able to travel through time. The beginning was a little hard to follow, but you stay into it. Henry falls in love with Claire (Rachel McAdams), who has known him since she was a little girl. She knows all about his genetic disorder but still fall's in love with him. They then get married, which he surprisingly leaves on their wedding night. After some time goes by and Henry leaving Claire uncontrollably and being gone for who knows how long, Claire becomes tired of it. She then finds out she's pregnant and, after a couple miscarriages, which is believed it's because the baby has the same genetic disorder and is traveling outside the womb. Henry becomes concern about it and takes it into his own hands and gets a vasectomy without Claire knowing. Well Claire knows how to play games too. One night Henry's younger self calls Claire up and wants her to meet him and she sneaks out of the house to do so, and guess what she does, yeap, because the younger Henry hasn't had a vasectomy, she get's pregnant again, though this time she was able to carry the baby full term.

The movie was incredible, and your waiting for what is going to happen. As it shows one part where the older Henry is in the current couples home laying on the floor with a blood on him, then disapears, the couple becomes worried. As Claire does say that she never see Henry older then his 40's.

I recommend to go watch the movie. I give it 4 stars! Here is a trailer of the movie...

Wordless Wednesday

2009-08-05T12:45:00.001-04:00

Friend Makin Monday #1

2009-07-13T07:54:00.002-04:00

Every Monday Kasey will give different directions for a different activity to be done by each of us on our own blogs. It could be anything from answering questions about our self, sharing pictures, really anything that helps us to get to know each other and support each other better.

This week is hosted by Mamarazzi because Kasey is on vacation.

List 5-10 of our favorite things

My Dyson

My Organize Now Book

My Wii EA Sports Active

My George Foreman Grill

My Ipod 8GB Nano

Win A Skitter Ride!

2009-07-05T06:57:00.002-04:00

Win a Skitter Ride!

Go to Mommy Goggles NOW, for a chance to win!

Enter by 7/5/09 11:59PM!

Red White & Blue Swap Received

2009-06-29T20:08:00.005-04:00

Oh this swap was so much fun! I got a lot of great red, white & blue gifts. Check out what Brandy gave me. First a cute little bag which I instantly fell in love with! Then there was 4 patriotic dish towels which I loved! 1 box of cherry and 1 box of Berry Blue Jello. We all love Jello! Some Wyler's Light Raspberry soft drink, which I haven't tried the raspberry flavor yet, but I know I'll most likely like, since I've had Wyler's before! 2 rolls of red & blue ribbon plus a cute quilt block kit that I'm going to add on my list of things to do this summer for my, Underachiever Blog. 2 packages of kool-aid one cherry the other is tropical punch both our favorites! Plus an 8 pack of Hawaiian Punch Singles To Go for the boys. Some cute ice trays that fit in a water bottle, way cool! Red Maybelline lip gloss and some really cute red,white & blue star garland. Plus I have to mention the card she sent me which I really loved. Yeap, it's red, white and blue flag. Thank you Brandy!

Aloha Friday - June 26, 2009

2009-06-26T05:00:00.002-04:00

Welcome to this week’s edition of Aloha Friday.

If you’d like to participate click here.

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Do You Believe In Karma? If So, What Happen?

I want to believe in karma, but I don't think it's really happen to me.

Works For Me Wednesday - Creating A Wii Mii Online

2009-06-24T10:28:00.005-04:00

I have finally found it! A way to create Wii Mii's online. I found one site that seems to be everywhere but didn't like it. It wasn't exactly like what you do on the Wii. But after searching I've finally found the right site! I wanted to create a Mii for my avator, and it works for me!

Here's mine:

You can check it out too at http://www.myavatareditor.com/. Create your Mii as you would at on the Wii and then save it to your computer. Actually don't "Save" it, when you do save your file click on "Export". You need to save it under JPEG or PNG.

I also have another project I'm doing with the Mii's that you can see here.

Aloha Friday - June 19, 2009

2009-06-19T05:40:00.002-04:00

Welcome to this week’s edition of Aloha Friday.

If you’d like to participate click here.

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Do You Have Any Tips/Suggestions How To Make Money For A SAHM Mom?

I've been pondering about the idea to go back to work, but even if I went back to work part time, it really won't matter considering I'll have to pay for daycare, which will basically be my whole paycheck, so it won't be worth it to work outside the home, have someone else take care of my children, when I really would rather be with my children then anything else. So I've trying to figure out ways how I could make a few extra bucks just by staying at home. I've thought about selling stuff on Ebay, but that can be really unprofitable since I've done it before and actually lost money. Maybe not selling the right stuff.

Aloha Friday - June 12, 2009

2009-06-12T06:25:00.002-04:00

Welcome to this week’s edition of Aloha Friday.

If you’d like to participate click here.

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What Is Your Worst Health Issue You Had To Deal With?

I've been having to deal with a lot of pain on my shoulder and arm. I'm rarely sick/hurt and this is really taking me in. I'm now going for therapy, and hopefully I'll be feeling better soon.

Keurig Coffee System Giveaway

2009-06-12T06:16:00.001-04:00

Over at My Organized Chaos, their giving away a Keurig Coffee System plus 4 boxes of K-cups!
Check it out and enter!

Giveaway! $40 Custom Blog Design

2009-06-10T21:24:00.003-04:00

Check out Beautiful Blog Designs, there hosting a giveaway for a custom blog design worth $40 from Designer Blogs From Erin! Giveaway ends Wednesday June 17th!

Red White & Blue Swap!

2009-06-05T06:21:00.002-04:00

Mamarazzi is hosting another swap. I had so much fun with the last one, I wanted to do participated in the next one. This one is called the Red, White & Blue Swap, where we send our partners something that is red, white and/or blue. This is going to be so much fun!

18 x 24 Poster Print Giveaway!

2009-06-02T09:43:00.004-04:00

Over at Aunt Rene is hosting a giveaway for 1 18x24 Poster Print of any picture you choose from uprinting.com! She offers many chances for entries, so check it here. You have until Midnight, June 5, 2009 to enter.

If I won, I would pick one of the pictures below, of course, if I did win, I would have to purchase 2 more for my other boys. ;)

Mamarazzi's Favorite Things Swap

2009-06-01T16:08:00.006-04:00

This was the first time I participated in Mamarazzi's Favorite Things Swap, and I had a blast. My partner is Maureen from Aunt Rene's Blog. She sent me some wonderful things, and even stuff for my boys. That just melted my heart....

Here is what I got

A set of 5 Micro Fiber scrubbing clothes...ohh I know I'll be using these!

Some heal & foot cream...this will definitely help with my dry feet issues.

Stress & Tension Bath Soak...I had to try this the next day and it was really relaxing

A set of 5 children books that she sent for the boys...Brayden just loves books he had to check them out after I showed them to him

3 packages of Zinnia seeds...I'll be planting these very soon!

A pair of gardening gloves...I've been procrastinating on buying some, now I'm all set!

A bag of Dove Chocolates...oh so yummy! I actually had bought some for Maureen, but, kind of ate them before I put the package together...*bad girl*

3 bags of M&M's for the boys...I had to save one bag for the picture, the other two were grabbed by the boys.

A stack of post it notes...I sure can use these!!

And finally 2 pairs of cute socks! Aren't they cute!!!

This was so much fun...Thank You Maureen for all the lovely stuff and thank you Mamarazzi for hosting this swap! Hope I get a chance to do this again!

Not Me! Monday

2009-06-01T11:56:00.004-04:00

This is my first Not Me! Monday!
You may want to join in too!

I did not think it was more important to stay home on Memorial Day then go to the parade!

I did not put my housework on hold to visit my BFF on Friday!

Sunday I did not use the excuse of no electricity due to strong wind, to go out for dinner because I really didn't want to cook.

And, today I absolutely did not wait until last minute to pick up my living room before Tristan & Brayden's EEE and FITP teachers arrived.

Aloha Friday - May 29, 2009

2009-05-29T06:37:00.003-04:00

Welcome to this week’s edition of Aloha Friday.

If you’d like to participate click here.

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Do You Have A Savings Account? If So, How Much Money/Percentage Do You Put In It Every Week/Month Etc.?

We just started a savings account and want to eventually have enough money to buy (down payment) a house. We haven't figured a set amount or percentage to put in weekly yet, it's just random.

Menu Plan Monday - May 26 - June 1

2009-05-24T18:52:00.003-04:00

Tuesday May 26, 2009
Scrambled Eggs, Bacon & Orange Juice
Tomato Soup, Grilled Cheese & Ham Sandwich, Watermelon & Milk
BBQ Chicken Breast, Corn, Potato, Cottage Cheese & Orange Juice

Wednesday May 27, 2009
French Toast, Banana & Orange Juice
Hot Dogs, French Fries, Watermelon & Milk
Pizza Pockets, Corn, Cottage Cheese & Orange Juice

Thursday May 28, 2009
Going Out To Friendly's
PB&J Sandwiches, Pickles & Milk
Sloppy Jo's, Corn, Cottage Cheese & Milk

Friday May 29, 2009
Oatmeal & Orange Juice
Ramon Noodles, Pickles & Milk
Pizza, Corn & Milk

Saturday May 30, 2009
Cereal, Banana & Milk
Hot Dogs & Spaghetti O's
Pot Roast, Potatoes, Corn, Cottage Cheese & Jamaican Freeze

Sunday May 31, 2009
Pancakes, Sausage, Bacon & Orange Juice
Hamburger & French Fries & Milk
Leftovers

Monday June 1, 2009
Cereal, Banana & Milk
Muffin Tin Monday
Homemade Mac & Cheese, Corn, Cottage Cheese & Orange Juice

Check Out More Menu Plan Monday Links Here.

Aloha Friday - May 22, 2009

2009-05-22T05:00:00.001-04:00

Welcome to this week’s edition of Aloha Friday.

If you’d like to participate click here.

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There are some funny commercials out there in TV land. When those kind of commercials come on, I instantly stop what I'm doing to watch it, even if I've seen it 20 times. Some of my favorites are the Mac & PC commercials...

So this weeks question:

What Are Some Of Your Favorite Commercials?

Random Picture Challenge - May 16, 2009

2009-05-16T09:02:00.003-04:00

This week is...

9th picture folder
or September 2008
18th picture

This is a pic of the "Wiggles" stage at "The Great Escape".
Tristan was very disappointed because there were no Wiggles, and Captain Feathersword was obviously not him...but he did like watching Henry, Dorthy & Wags.

Aloha Friday - May 15, 2009

2009-05-15T05:52:00.002-04:00

Welcome to this week’s edition of Aloha Friday.

If you’d like to participate click here.

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Summer is almost here, and it's that time of year where I like to take my boys to places that will give them some great memories. Mainly things that are free or inexpensive, like we'll be going to the local school playground once school is out. So my question for this week is...

What are some free to inexpensive things you do with your children?

Wordless Wednesday - May 13, 2009

2009-05-13T10:10:00.003-04:00

Tristan chasing his cousin on her 4 wheeler.

Random Picture Challenge

2009-05-10T06:31:00.004-04:00

This weeks random picture challenge is:

.July 2004.

or

.7th folder closest year.

.22nd picture.

I had to use 2007 because that's as far back I can go with digital pics...

This is my mom and my nephew, Robbie on the train at Santa's Village.

Small Talk Six - Like Mother, Like Daughter

2009-05-09T07:01:00.004-04:00

Today’s topic is “6 ways you are like or unlike your mother.” You can answer this with a list of 6 words, 6 phrases, 6 sentences, 6 paragraphs, 6 photos, 6 videos, etc . . .

How we are alike:

1. We both are forgiven people. People may hurt us by saying something that is very hurtful, or be used or unappreciated and we forgive them in no time.

2. We both are honest and trustworthy people. We can be count on most of the time. We also tell each other our deepest secrets and thoughts even when we can't tell them to someone else, we tell each other.

3. We both like to scrapbook. When we get a chance, it's so much fun to scrapbook together. While we scrapbook we have our mother/daughter talks, which I always look forward too.

How we are not alike:

4. My mom is more outgoing than I am. If she has something to say, she'll say it. As for me, I don't. I tend to be more shy and quiet.

5. I'm 32 years old and not married with 3 children, though I've only been with 1 partner in my whole life, which we're getting married in June 2010! Mom, was pregnant when she got married at the age of 20, but she's only had 1 partner in her life as well.

6. We don't look anything alike. I resemble more of my father's side of the family.

Aloha Friday - May 8, 2009

2009-05-08T06:04:00.004-04:00

Welcome to this week’s edition of Aloha Friday.

If you’d like to participate click here.

*****

So for almost all my life I've been a "Slob". I'm the queen of clutter and I hate it. I'm trying to get control of the clutter now, but when something needs a home, I'm not sure where to put it. I know there is probably a lot of ideas of organizing things out there on the web, but it can be very overwhelming. So for today's question...

Do You Have Any Household Organizing Tips To Share?

My New "From Pigpen To Paradise" Blog

2009-05-07T05:37:00.003-04:00

I just starting a challenge in hope to get my home in order. I'm doing "The Clutter Diet" which gives you weekly chores to do around the house but it's makes it fun and motivating! Click on the link below to check it my new blog, and if you want to join me!

From Pigpen To Paradise

My 20 Favorite Things

2009-05-03T18:05:00.003-04:00

Peggy at The Simple Woman is hosting 20 of my favorite things. Click on the link to join the fun!

20 Of My Favorite Things

1. Color-Any Shade of Blue
2. Dessert-Red Velvet Cake
3. Smell-Lilac
4. Flower-Carnation
5. Animal-Cats
6. Month-July
7. Beverage-Coke
8. Pair of shoes-Just My Sneakers I Wear Everyday
9. Snack-Reese Cups
10. Song-God Bless The USA
11. Book-None
12. Fruit-Strawberries
13. Hairstyle-French braid
14. Piece of clothing-None
15. Store to clothes shop-TJ Maxx
16. Season-Spring
17. Hobby-Scrapbooking
18. Thing to collect-Charming Tails
19. Movie-Independence Day
20. Restaurant-Longhorn

Ipod Challenge

2009-05-02T06:30:00.005-04:00

Cara over at Every Day, Every Hour, Every Minute put together an Ipod Challenge, so I had to participate! All you do is sit and listen to your Ipod/MP3 player and set it to shuffle/random and write down the first 24 songs that come up. It gives us a way to know each other more. Sounds like fun don't it!

I decided to put my music on a playlist instead of typing it in, here's my 24.

Error Codes

2009-05-01T12:59:00.001-04:00

Oh boy, I had a scary moment. I kept getting a bX-r1ezpk error code on my blog but now it's fixed. If anyone has the same problem just go to Layout -> Edit HTML -> Revert Widget Template To Default

Worked for me!

Aloha Friday - May 1, 2009

2009-05-01T06:19:00.003-04:00

Welcome to this week’s edition of Aloha Friday.

If you’d like to participate click here.

Adam & I have finally set a date for our wedding! I know your wedding day is special and memorable and I can't wait to be able to experience that moment! So my question for today is,

What is the most memorable moment on your wedding day?

Wednesday Weekly Wow #4

2009-04-29T05:00:00.001-04:00

Create your own stick figure family. Post it to your blog or whatever. Be sure to include your pets, they are family too.

Simple Woman's Daybook - April 27, 2009

2009-04-27T10:44:00.004-04:00

For Today...

Outside my window... sunny clear sky's with a breeze.

I am thinking... how fast this month went by

From the learning rooms... mother's day crafts

I am thankful for... that Memorial Day is almost here...Big Town Wide Lawn Sale. I'm getting rid of a lot of things this year!

From the kitchen... I have a sink full of dishes that is calling me

I am wearing... jean shorts, white kitty t-shirt and barefeet

I am reading... blogs

I am hoping... to box all the winter clothes up this week and bring out the summer.

I am creating... my scrapbooks that I've been falling behind in

I am praying... my family to be well

Around the house... Opening all the windows.

One of my favorite things... sunrises

A few plans for the rest of the week... Brayden's OT, babysit my cousin and hopefully some walking.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...

My baby, Jayden who fell asleep while I was filling out my daybook.

Springtime Giveaway Carnival - Clutter Diet Giveaway

2009-04-27T08:06:00.007-04:00

Over at Heavenly Homemakers they're hosting the Springtime Giveaway Carnival and to contribute to the fun I'm giving away a one month membership to Clutter Diet!

What is Clutter Diet?

"...Clutter Diet will help you conquer the clutter in as little as 15 minutes per week. Our fun and easy seasonal action plans take you step by step through every room in your house, and our team of organizers will provide you personally with direct advice and support in our private member message boards. You can even upload a photo to show us your space..."

Memberships Provides:

Access to their organizing experts for direct, personal advice in their member message boards, where they answer every question!
Their exclusive weekly project plans
Hours of multimedia tutorials and audio content
A customizable e-mail reminder system to help you stay on track
Searchable articles to help you with any area of your home

How to enter the Clutter Diet Giveaway?

*Go to the Clutter Diet website then come back here and leave a comment about what you think? Is this something you could use?

*Add my button to your blog and leave a comment that you did so and the link to your blog.

*Follow my blog and leave a comment that you're following. If you already do, leave a comment that you do.

*Twitter the giveaway and post a link by leaving a comment.

*And finally...earn 5 more entries by blogging this giveaway. After you've blog about the giveaway enter 5 separate comments with:
#1 "blog link"
#2 "blog link"
#3 "blog link"
#4 "blog link"
#5 "blog link"

Contest ends 11:59PM EST. May 1, 2009.

Winner will be chosen by random.org.

Also, make sure you leave an email address so I can notify you if you win! If I don't get response with in 48 hours I will redo the drawing.

Have Fun!

Random Picture Challenge #1

2009-04-25T12:22:00.005-04:00

2002
8th folder - July
25th picture
{if you don't have this far back pick the next closest year}

This is the first time I've done this. I don't have any pictures saved in 2002. I didn't get a digital camera until 2006 but didn't start saving pics until 2007. So I had to use 2007, July and the 25th picture. This picture is Tristan and Daddy at the beach. The girl on the left is Brooke, my cousin's daughter.

You can join the fun to here!

Aloha Friday - April 24, 2009

2009-04-24T05:00:00.002-04:00

Welcome to this week’s edition of Aloha Friday.

If you’d like to participate click here.

My question is:

I was wondering if you have an ironic story that happen to you in your life?

Back before I had children, when I was working, there was a few of us that had our cars broke into during work hours. So the company called the police and they came to ask all of us that had our cars broke into what happen. So when the policeman approached me, he asked if something happen to my car? I said yes, I had somethings stolen. He had his notepad out and started writing. I told him I had a 10 gift card stolen. Then he asked anything else, and with a little hesitation, I said yes, the robbers stole my...uh...radar detector. I felt so weird telling him that, but he wrote it down, asked me what brand it was, how long I've had it and how much I paid for it. After that, I never owned a radar detector again.

$25.00 Gift Certificate Giveaway To Layer's Clothing

2009-04-22T21:22:00.004-04:00

I just visited Piece Of Me Blog and they're giving away a $25.00 gift certificate to Layer's Clothing! I checked out the Layer's Clothing and picked the picture above as the item I'd buy if I won the giveaway. They're giving readers many chances to win this giveaway. So go over to Piece Of Me Blog right now and check it out!
Giveaway will end on May 7th at 11:59pm ET.

Wednesday Weekly Wow #3

2009-04-22T05:00:00.004-04:00

Do you have your own blog? Do you have a disclosure policy? Maybe you should.

Disclosure Policies are designed to allow bloggers to self-identify any affiliation, payment or other conflicts of interests that may influence the content of a blog. From banner ads and paid content to free gadgets and travel, disclosure policies allow you to make your own judgement regarding the influence on content you are presented with. Bloggers provide this service to you, their reader, in order to be as transparent as possible with their blog.

Check out DisclosurePolicy.org where you can get your own disclosure policy. Very easy and simple to get.

EA Sports Active

2009-04-21T07:26:00.001-04:00

I just pre-order this! Can't wait to get it. I think it'll be lots of fun and motivate me!
You can pre-order it now too. Check it out here at amazon.com.

Product Features

Game includes a deep co-operative multiplayer game mode.
Engage in fitness made easy through 20 minute circuits feature a variety of familiar activities that target upper body, lower body as well as cardio.
Follow the guidance, motivation and training tip of your very own virtual personal trainer.
30 day challenge' of tailor made 20 minute workouts, that change as you progress each day, and track calories, intensity and progress throughout your journey.
Gameplay/workout options are extended with the included Nunchuck strap and resistance band accessories, and compatibility with the Wii Balance Board (not included).

The Simple Woman's Daybook - April 20, 2009

2009-04-20T10:35:00.004-04:00

For Today...

Outside my window... sun shinning and and a light breeze

I am thinking... how I have a lot to do this week within my home

From the learning rooms... earth day crafts

I am thankful for... warm temperatures, finally

From the kitchen... dishes in the sink, counter and table need to be cleaned

I am wearing... t-shirt, pj bottoms and barefeet

I am reading...blogs

I am hoping...to finish some things I want to do this week

I am creating... nothing right now

I am praying... that Adam finds confidence in his job

Around the house... a lot of picking up

One of my favorite things...is bowling. We went bowling yesterday for my nephew's birthday. I didn't get to bowl, but my mom said that she'd watch the kids some night so Adam and I can go bowling

A few plans for the rest of the week...nothing to much, hope to visit my best friend before the week is over since her kids are on vacation this week.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...

Tristan & daddy watching the bowling ball go done the lane, hoping Tristan get's a strike!

Small Talk Six - April 18, 2009

2009-04-18T20:20:00.003-04:00

Today’s topic is “6 animals (domestic, wild, or exotic) you think would be fun to own as pets.” You can answer this with a list of 6 words, 6 phrases, 6 sentences, 6 paragraphs, 6 photos, 6 videos, etc . . .

My 6 are

1. I've always thought it would be cool to have a mercat as a pet

2. A Dolphin would be really cool

3. A Panda Bear would be so cute

4. A Penguin would be really cool and cute as a pet.

5. A Raccoon is cute, and would be great if it was friendly.

6. And those cute little chipmunks.

Favorite Things Swap

2009-04-18T09:43:00.002-04:00

I just joined Mamarazzi's Favorite Things Swap!!
I will be sending a package of my favorite things to someone and someone will be sending me a package of their favorite things.
This is so exciting, I've done swaps before in my Yahoo groups so I know this will be just as fun! Plus meeting new people is always nice.

Aloha Friday - April 17, 2009

2009-04-17T07:11:00.003-04:00

Welcome to this week’s edition of Aloha Friday.

If you’d like to participate click here.

My question is:

What can be used as an reward for losing weight?

I've been trying to motivate myself to lose weight, and thought I could reward myself every time I hit a milestone. The only thing I can think of is for every pound I lose I can buy 1 itunes download.

Wednesday Weekly Wow #2

2009-04-15T05:00:00.002-04:00

This Wednesday Weekly Wow is from Flickr Badge Maker. Check it out share with us! Link it to Mr. Linky so we all can visit your blog. Here's mine...

Quick...1 Day Left Giveaway

2009-04-14T20:14:00.002-04:00

Hurry, you only have one day left to win a $20 gift certificate for Claire's Closet, an online used children clothing site. Check out the giveaway at Sensible Finds!

Homemade Dinner Rolls

2009-04-11T09:11:00.007-04:00

For Easter my family and I are making different things to bring for dinner. I said I'd bring the dinner rolls. Well normally I'd go to the local grocery store and buy the rolls there. This time, I've decided to make the dinner rolls. But, I'm not a great cook. I've only made rolls a hand full of times and they usually come out heavy. So I found a different recipe, altered it a little and
presto the rolls are done.

I'd like to share the recipe, so here are the ingredients...

3/4 Cup Milk
3/4 Cup Water
1/2 Cup Sugar
1 Teaspoon Salt
2 Eggs
5 Teaspoons Yeast
5 Cups Flour
1/2 Cup Melted Butter Flavored Crisco

In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, warm milk, water, sugar & salt.

Remove from heat & mix in the eggs & yeast.
Measure flour into a large bowl.
Make a well in the flour.

Pour milk mixture into it.
DO NOT STIR

Cover with lid and let stand for 30 minutes

After the 30 minutes, uncover & pour melted butter flavored Crisco into flour & mix well.
Add more flour if to sticky.

Cover with lid and let rise for 30 minutes

After the 30 minutes is up, shape the dough into rolls & let rise for 30 minutes

After that 30 minutes, place baking sheet in a preheat oven at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.

Of course after the rolls were done, I had to try one...

It was yummy!
I did a good job. I just hope the family likes them too!

Aloha Friday - April 10, 2009

2009-04-10T05:24:00.002-04:00

Welcome to this week’s edition of Aloha Friday.

If you’d like to participate click here.

My question is:

What Is Your Favorite Restaurant & Why Is It Your Favorite?

My favorite restaurant is Long Horn because I love their food, excellent service and their strawberry daiquiri are the best, yummy.

Homemade Pancakes

2009-04-09T18:12:00.004-04:00

When I create my weekly menu's I always have trouble thinking of something new to eat each week. I haven't been making menus that long, so the ideas are still coming in my head. But one suggestion that I forgot about, was breakfast for dinner. My mom use to do this when I was a kid, and I just totally forgot about it. So tonight was pancake night. I dug into my recipe box, and grabbed my mom's recipe. Yeah, if I make pancakes, I tend to rely on Bisquick, but tonight I wanted it to be special, and it was. When I took that first bite, yummy, it was a memory flashback for me. So, I like to share this recipe and moment with all of you. I hope you try it, and enjoy it as much as I do.

Here is the recipe...

Ingredients
1 1/4 Cups of Flour
2 Tablespoons of Sugar
2 Teaspoons of Baking Powder
1 Egg
1 Cup Milk
1 Tablespoon Cooking Oil

Mix all ingredients in a bowl, pour on to warm griddle.
Makes about 6 4" Pancakes.

I Received An Award!

2009-04-09T11:42:00.003-04:00

Jenn(ifer) from Adventures In Raising Boys gave me the Kreativ Blogger Award.
Here are the rules:

List 7 things that you love and then pass the award on to 7 people...
tagging them and letting them know they won!

You can copy the picture of the award and put it on your sideboard
letting the whole wide world know you are KREATIV!

Seven Things I Love:

1.Blogging

2.Spring

3.Christmas

4.Vacationing With My Family

5.Longhorn Restaurant

6.Sunrise

7.Taking Pictures

Seven blogs that impress me with their creativity:

1. Brenda at Party Planning Mom

2. Shannon at Shannon's Creations

3. Jennifer at Blissful Moments

4. Sherrie at Boogers, Screams, Headaches & Dreams

5. Gail at Can't Stop Making Things

6. Bobbi at Casa Camacho

7. Colleen at Crayons Glue and Scissors...Oh My

Swagbucks...Get Free Stuff Just From Surfing The Web

2009-04-08T20:31:00.004-04:00

If you surf the web, wouldn't it be great to get something for it! This site is you can do that, and it's free!

How does it work?

1. SEARCH

Search the web using www.swagbucks.com and receive results from Google and Ask.com.

2. EARN

Swag Bucks are periodically awarded as you search the web.

3. REDEEM

Redeem your Swag Bucks for exclusive swagbucks.com products and more in the Swag Store.

Other Ways to Earn Swag Bucks

Trading In Cell Phones & Video Games
Inviting Your Friends To Join
Shopping In Their Shop & Earn Mall
Interacting On Their Facebook Page
Finding Swag Codes
Submitting A Poll Idea

Wednesday Weekly Wow #1

2009-04-08T13:33:00.004-04:00

This Wednesday Weekly Wow, is from Street Sign Generator .com. Check it out share with us! They offer street sign generator, tombstone generator, warning sign generator & warning label generator. Pick one or all and link it to Mr. Linky so we all can see yours.

I picked the street sign generator...

The Simple Woman's Daybook - April 6, 2009

2009-04-06T10:33:00.002-04:00

For Today...

Outside my window... cool cloudy day, again

I am thinking... I need to make some changes in my life

From the learning rooms... Easter celebartion

I am thankful for... dollar stores

From the kitchen...clutter

I am wearing... my Ben & Jerry's shirt and maroon pants

I am reading... learning books for the boys

I am hoping... for a warmer and sunny week

I am creating... a menu

I am hearing... TV and the furnace

Around the house... clutter, clutter and more clutter

One of my favorite things... finding new things to do with my boys

A few plans for the rest of the week... nothing really planned for the week

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...

Jayden got into Tristan's recliner, all by himself

Aloha Friday - April 3, 2009

2009-04-03T06:29:00.001-04:00

Welcome to this week’s edition of Aloha Friday.

Today's question is:

Did You Get April Fooled This Week Or Did You Fool Someone? And If So What Was The Prank?

I didn't fool anyone, and the only one who got me was our local news channel in the morning. They were showing our local temperatures, and it was single numbers and my mouth dropped and I wondered why the temperature dropped. Then they yelled out April Fool's. The temperatures were in celsius.

The Simple Woman's Daybook - March 30 2009

2009-03-30T15:15:00.003-04:00

For Today...

Outside my window... cool and dreary

I am thinking... how I need to lose some weight

From the learning rooms... putting together this weeks plan for Tristan

I am thankful for... for my health. Being over weight, but yet healthy

From the kitchen... some picking up that needs to be done

I am wearing... Grey t-shirt and jeans

I am reading... The Life Organizer by Jennifer Louden

I am hoping... That I get some motivation this week

I am creating... Next weeks menu

I am hearing... The TV

Around the house... Lots of laundry that needs to be done

One of my favorite things... Finding new crafts to do with my boys

A few plans for the rest of the week... Jayden has a doctor's appointment on Wednesday and hopefully go to my SIL to do some scrapbooking or crafts.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...

Tristan working out on the Wii

Pay It Forward

2009-03-30T14:54:00.002-04:00

I saw this cool idea on Ten Kids And A Dog.

The Pay It Forward Exchange....
is based on the concept of the movie “Pay it Forward”.

I will send a hand made gift to the first three people who leave a comment to this post on my blog requesting to join the PIF exchange.

All the gifts will be made and posted out "sometime within the next year".
How exciting to not know when your surprise package will arrive!
What you need to do in return is pay it forward by making the same promise on your blog.
This Exchange is only open to those with active websites or blogs.

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS PROMISE TO POST THE SAME PAY IT FORWARD PICTURE AND THIS MESSAGE ONTO YOUR BLOG, WHICH MUST BE ACTIVE IN ORDER TO PLAY. YOU WILL PAY IT FORWARD TO THREE PEOPLE WHO COMMENT ON YOUR BLOG.

Sugar On Snow

2009-03-30T07:10:00.003-04:00

Yesterday, we went to Palmers Sugar House for a first time experience of sugar on snow. My mom said I went to a sugar house when I was younger, but I don't remember it, so this was like the first time for me and the boys. Though unfortunately, Brayden had no interest at all of being there. Tristan like checking everything elese around instead of the maple syruping process. Jayden on the other hand couldn't get enough of sugar on snow and the maple cotton candy. Even thought it didn't quite go as well as planned, it still was fun!

Here's Jayden having a wonderful time

Here's Tristan trying the sugar on snow and the maple cotton candy

Friday Fill In's - March 27, 2009

2009-03-27T05:34:00.004-04:00

This week, I took the first sentence in 6 of my favorite books...you fill them in...with the right words or even better, ones of your own.

And...here we go!

1. "In a hole in the ground there lived an ant and his colony."

2. "I have two left feet, but that ain't no matter."

3. "After dark the rain began to fall again, and the air became cool."

4. "As I looked down to see, I spotted a journal that was found from the hold of the Spanish galleon."

5. "There was a hand in the darkness, and I reached for it, hesitatingly."

6. "Accidents ambush the unsuspecting, which causes a turn of events."

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to pizza night with my family, tomorrow my plans include dinner with my brother & sister in-law and Sunday, I want to enjoy my first sugar on snow experience!

Aloha Friday - March 27, 2009

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

In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day they take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would participate and take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.

If you’d like to participate, just post your own question on your blog and leave your link at An Island Life. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends!

My question for this week is:

What is one thing scientists should invent?

I think scientist need to invent a devise that would read any kind of book so, when you are eyes start hurting and need a rest, you can still listen/read your book.

Do You Like To Shop? You Can Get Cash Back With All Your Online Purchases!

2009-03-25T09:32:00.004-04:00

This is the best thing I've ever done!!! A lot of us shop online everyday, why not get some of that money back! The more you purchase, the more you get back. There is a HUGE list of shops that we shop at everyday. Plus, it free to join!!! And when you join you automatically get $5.00 dollars! You can't go wrong there! This is a win win site. Well, I'm going back their now to do some more shopping and redeem more cash back! You should check it out to, just click here and sign up today!

The Simple Woman's Daybook - March 23, 2009

2009-03-23T12:18:00.003-04:00

Outside my window... Sunny skies

I am thinking... How sad I've been feeling

From the learning rooms...Projects for the boys to do

I am thankful for...getting Tristan's glasses fixed

From the kitchen... A huge pile of dishes that need to be washed

I am wearing... T-shirt & jeans

I am reading... More blogs

I am hoping... That we can check out the new IHOP that's opening this week

I am creating... Some Easter plans

I am hearing... The TV and the wind

Around the house... Tidying up

One of my favorite things... Watching my boys explore

A few plans for the rest of the week... Curves workout, Brayden's Doctor appointment on Friday

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...

Tristan shaking a bag, one of the process of making ice cream!

Join Me For The Ultimate Blog Party 2009

2009-03-20T09:08:00.010-04:00

First, click on the play button to start this party...

This is the first time I've participated in the Ultimate Blog Party. I've got the music going, and ready to party!

I'm having a strawberry daiquiri...anyone else want one?

I also spared no expense on the appetizers

Now the music is playing, drinks are served and our bellies are full with yummy food I'll tell a little about me:

My name is Angie, I'm a stay at home mom of 3 boys. My oldest who was suppose to be born on Thanksgiving, decided to come 3 weeks early, and my water broke at 5:15pm on Election Day. He was born at 4:14am November 3 2004. He was 6lbs & 1oz. My 2nd little man, Brayden, was the opposite. He did not want to come out. My doctor tried to induce me the week before my due date, and he was not coming. I had contractions for about 5 hours, and nothing. So 2 weeks go by, and again, I'm now 1 week past my due date and my doctor induced me again. This time it was more successful. The nurses started the IV at 7am and my little stubborn boy was born at 12:25pm, weighing in at 7lbs 15oz on the January 31, 2007. My little boy, who was a surprise, was only a couple day's early. He was ready to come into this world. My water broke at 2:30pm on February 14, 2008, and I delievered him at 6:59pm weight 8lbs 3oz. He was a quick one.

I live in a small town in Vermont. I have lived in Vermont all my life. I love the changes of the leaves, the cool spring and fall. The summers can be HOT and the winters are COLD. I've been to Maine, New Hampshire, New York and Pennsylvannia. I also have been to Montreal when I was a kid. Not much of a traveler.

My family and I live in a trailer, in a park, and in hopes, that someday, we will move out and live in a nice big house. With a front yard, and a big back yard for the kids to play in. Adam, my significant other, who I've been with for over 6 years now, just got promoted at his job. He is a meat cutter, and now a meat manager at a local grocery store. So that dream may come true, someday.

I have other blogs as well. I like to keep them separate. Check them out, they are link to my life.

My Angie Is Flying Blog - Trying to get control of CHAOS in my home. I follow Flylady and she has really helped my getting my home in order.

I also have a blog called Fun With The Kiddos. Its fun activities my boys and I do together and some learning.

My last blog is called Holiday Memories. It's all about Christmas.

Anyway...let's get this party started!!!

Prizes I'd like are:

13. Scrapbook Photo Box
19. $50 Gift Certificate At Target
58. Kitchen Aid Artisan Stand Mixer
60. Pepsi Tote Full Of Loot
72. $10 Gift Certificate At McDonalds

There are so many prizes...I like them all!

Aloha Friday - March 20

2009-03-20T06:29:00.002-04:00

Which TV Show Would Best Describe Your Life?

Home Improvement would be the TV Show of my life. Of course Adam isn't a handyman, but is Tim? Since everything he touches seems to break. I'm somewhat like Jill and a mom of 3 boys.

The Simple Woman's Day Book - March 16, 2009

2009-03-16T07:21:00.002-04:00

For Today

Outside my window... Foggy and a light frost on the ground. Birds chirping near by.

I am thinking... How my hair looks. It's a new look for me. Red with bangs.

From the learning rooms... new crafts

I am thankful for... the ability to hope

From the kitchen... Some prepping I'm going to be doing for St. Patrick's Day

I am wearing... Champion t-shirt, and sweat pants

I am reading... More blogs

I am hoping... That spring is finally here!

I am creating... a schedule

I am hearing... An airplane passing by

Around the house... Tidying up

One of my favorite things... Taking pictures

A few plans for the rest of the week... EEE visit, Curves workouts & Dinner with my parents on Tuesday

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...

My new hair style

The Simple Woman's Daybook - March 9, 2009

2009-03-09T10:48:00.003-04:00

Outside my window... Snow, again

I am thinking... How exciting it's going to be for St. Patrick's Day. Never really did anything before, but this year I will be.

I am thankful for... spending the whole day with my family yesterday.

From the kitchen... will be preparing lunch soon

I am wearing... blue wind pants, a Vermont t-shirt and bare feet

I am reading... blogs

I am hoping... spring is coming, warmer weather is on the rise!

I am creating... new crafts for my boys to do

I am hearing... the furnace

Around the house... some tidying I need to do

One of my favorite things... watching my 1 year old learning to suck through a straw

A few plans for the rest of the week... going through some clutter in my bedroom, and packing it up to donate

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...

Getting ready for St. Patrick's Day

Brotherly Love

2009-03-08T07:09:00.006-04:00

Having children is beautiful and rewarding. I always wanted children, but didn't really think it would happen to me. Now I have 3 wonderful boys that I love with all my heart. Of course they're still very young, but teaching them now about love and family will definitely progress as they get older. My brother and I were very close as children, and to this day, we love and respect each other. We're only 13 months apart but there are time you'd thing we were twins, because we know what each other is thinking and or doing.

I believe it has a lot to do with upbringing. My parent's didn't allow fighting or disrespecting each other. I have to admit, my brother did spoil me. He'd give in to me when I was young, I guess he didn't want to hear me whine. But, like I said, we got along great. I have a lot of fond memories of my childhood. I hope my boy's will too.

1st picture is Tristan & Brayden. 2nd picture is Tristan & Jayden

3rd Picture

Brayden & Jayden

Jayden's 1st Birthday

2009-02-14T06:58:00.004-05:00

Today is Jayden's 1st birthday. Officially at 6:58 tonight. He came only a few day's early. Did I even think of my baby being born on Valentine's Day. No way. Friends and family joked with me about it, how "wouldn't it be cool if your baby was born on Valentine's Day?". I would chuckle and say yeah, but never believed it would happen. My first boy was born 3 weeks early, not sure why, he was healthy, and I was healthy through out my pregnancy. He just wanted out I guess. Then Brayden, well he didn't want to come out. 1 week before my due date, my doctor wanted to induce me. It was mainly because I want her to do the delivery, that's why they scheduled it. But he was not ready. They started the procedure at 7am and at 2:30, nothing. So I stopped it and we rescheduled another date 1 week after my due date, the 31st of January. He was born at 12:25 that afternoon.

Jayden, I figured would be the same as Brayden. I'd probably have to be induced again. At 2:30 in the afternoon my water broke. Adam was at Wal-mart, and I was home with the other 2 boys. So I called him up and told him my water just broke. He was not to far from my mother's work so he stopped in and told her that my water broke. They both arrived home at the same time. Adam stayed with the boys, and my mom brought me to the hospital. I had called the hospital before they arrived, and told them what happen. So at 4:00 I finally arrived at the hospital, very little contractions. Went to the labor room, and waited. I was dilated and we were all waiting. At 6:00, my contractions were getting very painful. I wanted and epidural, because I had it with Brayden, and it made my delivery so much easier, but the anesthesiologist, couldn't do it. After about 15 -20 minutes of trying, she gave up. After she left the room, I told the nurses I was feeling pressure, so she checked me, I was only 9cm dialated, but she got my doctor. My doctor arrive and checked me and said lets start pushing. Well at 6:58pm he was born. It's a Valentine's Day I'll never forget!

Jayden's Birthday Party...

His Birthday Cake (Grandma Made it)

Singing Happy Birthday To Jayden...He Then Put's His Hand In

Jayden Eating His Cake & Ice Cream

All Done Eating

Tubby Time...

The Simple Woman's Daybook - February 9, 2009 Edition

2009-02-09T12:22:00.002-05:00

For Today...

Outside my window...Sunny but there's still snow out there

I am thinking... When are we going to get our water fixed?

From the learning rooms... I'm trying to eat right

I am thankful for... That Adam got his promotion last week!

From the kitchen... A sink full of dishes is waiting for me

I am wearing... brown stripe sweater & black pants

I am reading... nothing

I am hoping... Adam changes his auto insurance this week. It'll cut our bill in half

I am creating... room in my living room

I am hearing... the tv

Around the house...living room needs a pick up & vacuum

One of my favorite things... eating watermelon

A few plans for the rest of the week... go to Curves at least twice & a meeting with the FIT program.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...

Change I found in my purse last week when cleaning it.

How To Add A Signature To Your Blogger Blog

2009-02-03T19:02:00.006-05:00

Ever wonder how to posts those nice signatures on your blog like this one...

Well I was puzzled for awhile, but finally got one. I would recommend going to www.mylivesignature.com. You must register first, then, "Login". After you login, click on "New Sig". You have 3 choices...

1. Using the signature creation wizard
Select this method if you want to get an imitation of your signature. You will have to enter the name of the signature, select the handwriting that suits you from the offered list, specify the size, color and slope of the signature and it will be ready!

2. Hand draw your own personal signature
Use your mouse or pen to hand make your own personal signature straight on your screen!

3. Using a scanned image
Select this method if you want to get an exact copy of your signature. You will have to write your signature on a sheet of paper, scan it and send it to us. Our designers will process the image in a short period of time and use it to create a signature for you.

I used the first one, quick and easy. You then enter the name you want as your signature. after that you pick a font. Then you pick the size of signature. Of course after you picked the size, you need to pick what color. After the color, you get to pick the slope of the signature. It may have no slope if you choose. Finally you name your signature. I used my own name, easy for me to remember.

Now it's time to put it in your blog. On the My Live Signature website, click on "Use Sig". Click on the "Generate HTML code". Click on "Generate Code For Your Handwritten Signature". If you have more than one signature choose the one you want to used, then click "Generate Code".

Copy the code. Now go to Blogger and in the "Settings" Click on "Formatting". At the bottom of the screen you will see "Post Template", paste the code in that box. Then click "Save Settings". Your signature will be there everytime you start a new post. Just remember to write above the code, so your signature will be at the bottom.

Hope I was able to help.

The Simple Woman's Daybook, February 2nd

2009-02-02T13:41:00.002-05:00

For Today...February 2

Outside my window... chilly, with snow on the ground. Cloudy and a slight breeze.

I am thinking... how I'm procrastinating the day away

I am thankful for... having a very nice birthday party for my boy, Brayden.

From the learning rooms... Tristan listen well with his EEE teachers.

From the kitchen... A sink full of dishes that need to be washed.

I am wearing... Comfortable jeans and a Disney's "Goofy" sweatshirt.

I am creating... a new blog, which will help me declutter my home.

I am going... to my mom's later, plus I need to go to the store and pick up somethings for my Valentine swap.

I am hoping... that the ground hog will be wrong. I've had enough winter already!

I am hearing... my little boy whimpering as he is trying to go to sleep.

Around the house... A lot of cleaning and picking up to do.

One of my favorite things... The way my boys laugh

A few plans for the rest of the week... Meeting with Tristan's & Brayden's teachers.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

Brayden's 2nd Birthday

Brayden's 2nd Birthday

2009-02-01T07:30:00.003-05:00

Yesterday was Brayden's 2nd Birthday. He seem to have wonderful time. He's really into all kinds of Matchbox cars, and he got a lot of them! He needed help with openning gifts, he still don't comprehend presents yet. Though when we opened his big truck of cars, he had a grin from ear to ear.
It was a small party, but it went really good. Thank goodness for family! Here are some pics of the party.

Here they are playing with the balloons...but wait where is Brayden?

Here is Brayden opening one of his gifts...see the wrapping paper, it Hotwheels, he love cars!

Here is Brayden when he opened one of his Car gifts...like I said, he love's cars!

Brayden's cake...Tristan kind of checked it out before I got a picture of it.

Here is Brayden, trying to blow his candles.

Assignment #118 - All You Add Is Love (Purina Dog Chow)

2009-01-27T12:15:00.004-05:00

Memory Verse: Psalms 127:3 (New Living Translation)

Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.

Intro: This week we continue with shaking things up a bit. Children are often so pure in what they say. There is no sugar coating it, they just say it as they see it. Their thoughts can make us laugh, touch our hearts and open our eyes.

Assignment: This week are going to do an “Interview With Mom” and post it to your blog. There are a list of questions below to interview your children with. Feel free to add your own questions or remove any question you don’t want to use. You will then ask your children the questions and post the answers that they give you.

I have 3 boys, but my younger 2 are 1 & 2 years old, so I couldn't interview them. But I did interview my older boy, Tristan who is 4 years old.

WHAT DOES MOM ALWAYS SAY TO YOU?

I love you.

WHAT MAKES MOM HAPPY?

Kisses.

WHAT MAKES MOM SAD?

Miss MaMa JuJu (Mama Juju is my mom, I refer to her as Grandma, but for some reason, he likes to call her MaMa JuJu).

HOW DOES MOM MAKE YOU LAUGH?

When Mommy makes a funny face.

HOW OLD IS MOM?

5 (little off on that one, LOL)

HOW TALL IS MOM?

Big, Big. (must be to him. LOL. I'm only 5'0")

WHAT DOES MOM LIKE TO DO?

Go to sleep.

WHAT IS MOM’S JOB?

Go shopping!

WHAT IS MOM’S FAVORITE FOOD?

Sandwiches. (I think he was confused on this one, because he just got done eating sandwiches for lunch. LOL)

HOW DO YOU KNOW MOM LOVES YOU?

Big Kisses!

BFS #117 — Say It In Signs!

2009-01-21T11:50:00.006-05:00

Memory Verse: Genesis 1:14 (King James Version)

And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years.

Intro: This week the other Teachers and I want to shake things up a bit! We wanted for everyone to have some fun and have an assignment that would be easy and enjoyable too. This is a creative blogging assignment but hopefully it will offer help to some newer bloggers still trying to learn “how” to add pictures to their blogs and also help learn your classmates names to easily identify them…and it’s just FUN!

Assignment: This week you are to use your Blog Name (or your own pen/real name) and create signs. There are two ways to do this and you can do one or both ways.
Here are my banners and signs that I’ve made to share with everyone. I have my two of my favorite verses within the signs! They should be easy to spot! Go to this location and use the Create tab at the top of the page to select All Templates or go to the bottom of the page and on the left choose Banners to make your project. Then follow the directions to copy the code and post it on your blog. Have Fun!!! Warning: This is NOT a christian site!

Clumsy

2009-01-18T16:19:00.000-05:00

Here is Tristan singing Fergie's Clumsy.

Hair Cut!

2009-01-15T13:57:00.004-05:00

Wow, last Sunday, I did it!
My Sister in law and I went to O'Brien's at the Mall and got our hair cut. I was excited about it. I've been wanting my hair cut for awhile now. Just kind of hard to find someone babysit so I can. Adam works all the time, and his schedule is different every week, so I never know when to make an appointment.
I didn't think I would be getting it though. The morning of our haircuts, I looked out the window and saw that we got about 6 inches of snow over night. The weather man said we would get a dusting to an inch. I think he lied. LOL. Anyway, I called my brother up and told him that I will not be getting my hair cut, because I refuse to drive in snowy conditions. The roads get slippery and I can't handle the anxiety.
But a couple hours went by, the sun started to shine, and my brother called my back and said get ready to go, because Shannon, my sister in-law, will be coming down and driving us to the the mall.
So I said sure, as long as I didn't have to drive. Here are the before and after pictures of me.

Before

After

Surpise On House MD

2008-12-10T14:24:00.003-05:00

I am a total House MD watcher. I don't watch a lot of TV, but this is one show I have to watch! Even the reruns. Anyway last night, was a good episode, actually this whole season has been great! But last night Foreman and Thirteen kiss! Whoa, not expecting that one. Maybe I should have, looking at the previous episodes. Just like a few weeks ago, House and Cuddy finally kissed. This show get's my adrenalin going.

Here a seen from last nights episode...

Here a seen for a few weeks ago...

Beauty And The Beast

2008-11-21T10:21:00.004-05:00

Last night my mom & I went to our local high school performance of Disney's Beauty And The Beast. I have to give the actors and crew 5 stars. It was an awesome performance. The leads were all superb . They're singing, oh, was right on. I kept thinking some of these singers need to go for an American Idol tryouts, they were that good.

Over 4 years ago, my mom and I went to Pennsylvania on a bus tour, and one of the things on the itinerary was a dinner & theater, which was Beauty And The Beast. Those actors were older and professional, and I LOVED the performance there. But I have to say, the High School performance was just as good as those who performed at that dinner & theater performance. I'm still in WoW. My mom was hesitant at first, because being on a work night for her, she'd be awfully tired the next morning. But she enjoyed it and was glad she went. She said it was worth it.

Also I encourage any theater teacher out there, who don't know what to perform for their school, do the Beauty And The Beast! It's a great story, that everyone loves!

I really recommend everyone to check out there local school theater. Those kids work hard, and who know, may someday be famous! Plus it's great to get involve with the community!

Found a clip of the performance on you tube. Hope they'll be more!

What Am I Suppose To Think?

2008-11-06T20:36:00.003-05:00

I am so glad that this election is over with. I'm not really that educated about politics but I'm not stupid. I honesty didn't want to vote for either candidate. How can there be so many people in this country and have only these 2 candidates running for president? I wanted McCain because he felt safe. Obama I want the change. But with so much being said on the news, media, internet you just don't know what to believe. I'm not sure how to react to the win. I voted for McCain, and I really hope Obama can give us what he promises.

Mom's Day Off

2008-11-06T09:31:00.003-05:00

I had a really nice day on Tuesday. Adam wanted me to get out of the house, since I'm there all the time. So I went to my best friends, Carrie's for the day. Well she got a new home, so we decided to meet at her old house, and I'd fallow her from there. Well, knowing Carrie, she's always doing something nice. So she said to a fallow her to her home and leave my car there because we got an appointment in 15 minutes. Luckily she don't live to far from her old home. So we got to her house and I jumped into her car and off we went. She brought me to get my nails painted. It was so nice of her. Then afterwords we went to Rosies for lunch. Then I spent the rest of the day at her house.

It was really nice to get out the house and do something besides being with my boys. Don't get my wrong, I love being with my boys, they are my life, but 24/7, a mom needs a break sometimes.

Pop Goes The Wiggles Live Concert

2008-11-01T05:45:00.007-04:00

Thursday night me, Adam & Tristan went to the Wiggles concert. It was an early birthday present for Tristan. It was at the Verizon Center in Manchester NH. Took us 3 hours to get there, not to bad. The concert didn't start until 6:30 so we decided to stay at a Hotel for the night. Good thing we did, the concert ended at 7:45 and we all were tired. Luckily the hotel was only across the road from the arena, so we walked. Tristan had the biggest smile when the Big Red Car came out with Jeff, Anthony, Murray and Sam in it. That's when he comprehended what we were doing there. He later danced in aisle having so much fun.

At one point, the Wiggles all got off the stage to say hi the children. Of course, Tristan's favorite Wiggle is Murray, because he plays the guitar. I saw Murray coming up are aisle so I grabbed Tristan and said look who's coming...It's Murray! Murray came over and said hi to him. He had the best expression I'd ever seen. I wasn't able to get a picture of it, but it was the shock, happy, & glowing look. We all had fun!

Halloween

2008-11-01T05:34:00.004-04:00

My boys all went trick or treating last night. It was exhausting, and we only went to 4 houses. Hopefully next year it'll be easier. Tristan was a BIG green dragon, Brayden was a red dragon & Jayden was a pumpkin. I wasn't going to bring Jayden at first, because he's so young, but when I looked at I had to dress him up and have him join the fun. 5 houses were enough for all of them. We had a blast. I was able to capture 1 picture, as they were getting a little grumpy.

Change of Plans

2008-10-27T20:54:00.003-04:00

I was going make my boys' Halloween costume, but my mom came across some other costumes so now my Tristan & Brayden are going to be dragons. They're going to be so cute. Jayden will be staying home with daddy. It'll be fun!

101 Update

2008-10-27T12:30:00.000-04:00

81. Hit 1000 post on the Flylady forum

I did it! I hit 1000 post on the Flylady Forum! Yay Me!

101 In 1001 Update

2008-10-06T19:34:00.003-04:00

Over a few weeks ago I completed #67 Have $1000 in our Emergency Fund on my list. I forgot to cross that one off. Yay, so happy I got that security.

Working-Out Highers Your Weight?

2008-10-06T13:07:00.004-04:00

Today was the first day to weigh in for the 6 week challenge, well no one told me that I was suppose to weigh in before I worked out until afterwords I went to the trainer and asked her if I can weigh in now. She told me I couldn't because when you work out you weight will be higher. It's amazing how you do learn something new everyday. So Wednesday, I'm going to workout again, but this time, I'll make sure I get measured and weighed before I work out.

2 Pounds Down

2008-10-04T06:56:00.003-04:00

Yesterday I went to LA Weightloss to be weighed, I felt better getting on the scales this time because I knew I ate well all week with hardly no "Extras". I got on the scales and weighed in at 198...still a big number. The consultant reasured me that 2 pounds is a lot. Which is true, if I had gained 2 pounds I would have been devistated, so I'm very proud of loosing the 2 pounds.

Next week Curves is doing a 6 week challenge. I'm going to get weighed in on Monday. There will be different winners for different challenges.

1. Whoever looses the most weight
2. Whoever loosed the most body fat
3. (Don't remember...Fill In Later)

Plus there are other challenges that we have to do to qualify for other prizes...

1. Bring in a bag with a can of juice, cereal & meat/tuna fish in a can for H.O.P.E.
2. Loose 5 lbs or 5 inches
3. Do at least 14 workouts within the 6 weeks
4. Do a workout on Halloween with a costume on

I think it'll be fun...can't wait to do it!

ABC, Easy as 1,2,3

2008-09-30T18:19:00.002-04:00

A is for age:
32

B is for burger of choice:
Big burger with lettuce, tomatoe & extra mayo

C is for what kind of car you drive:
Chevy Malibu

D is for your dog's name:
N/A

E is for essential item you use everyday:
Computer

F is for favorite TV show at the moment:
House

G is for favorite game:
Scene It

H is for Hometown:
Lincoln, Vermont

I is for instruments you play:
Clarinet

J is for favorite juice:
Orange Juice

K is for whose butt you'd like to kick:
I don't kick butt.

L is for last restaurant you ate at?
Friendly's

M is for your favorite Muppet:
Gonzo

N is for Number of Piercing:
2

O is for overnight hospital stays:
When I had my club foot surgery & babies

P is for people you were with today:
Grandma, Grandpa, Adam & the boys

Q is for what you do with your quiet time:
Spend it on the computer

R is for biggest regret:
I don't think I have any.

S is for status:
With a signifigant other

T is for time you woke up today:
5:30am

U is for what you consider unique:
Homes

V is for vegetable you love:
Tomato (or is it a fruit?)

W is for worst habit:
Not keeping up with my house work

X is for x-rays you've had:
Teeth, Foot & hand

Y is for yummy food you ate today:
Yogurt

Z is for zodiac sign:
Gemini