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I know it's crude but damn it's funny!

Christmas Card

I managed to get us all dressed and ready to go to church. I also managed to snap some pictures with my handy dandy tripod, and whamo a Christmas card.

I managed to get a few shots, did a small collage, and my card is done. :)

Precious

So I read a book cover to cover in one day. I have to tell you I don't know why I wanted to read this particular book. But I did. The book is not for the faint of heart. It's full of grammatical errors told by the perspective of a 16 year old girl.

It's a movie now in limited theaters. Maybe I will see it maybe I won't. I wanted to throw up in a few paragraphs. It's a hard read. Anyways here is a link to the book, and an excerpt.

Precious

Thankful Thursday.

Stole the banner from Tiburon.

I am thankful that I have my health. I have felt pretty crummy for the past few weeks but now I am feeling up to par. Good enough to start running again on the treadmill.

I am thankful for a job. Almost everyday I hear of someone losing a job or the unemployment rate is out of control.

For priceline, and the wicked good deal I got. $50.00 a night for a 3 1/2 star hotel. Can't beat it.

For coupons. They feed my shopping addiction. I have gotten some nifty things lately thanks to coupons.

What are you thankful for? Steal the banner I did.

Blog Fun!

I was nominated to take this survey by Honey I'm Homely. I say go to her blog she has the most awesome recipes. I only wish I had 1/10 of her mad baking/cooking skills.



1. You have get to answer a 35 question survey with one word answers.

2. You get to nominate six other bloggers to receive this reward.

The Survey:

1. Where is your cell phone? Laundry room
2. Your hair? Black
3. Your mother? Great
4. Your father? Dependable
5. Your favourite food? Cupcakes
6. Your dream last night? Suspenseful
7. Your favourite drink? Sprite
8. Your dream/goal? Debt free ( sorry 2 words)
9. What room are you in? Office
10. Your hobby? Photography
11. Your fear? Unknown
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? wealthy
13. Where were you last night? Home
14. Something that you aren't? Patient
15. Muffins? NOPE
16. Wish list item? Purses
17. Where did you grow up? California
18. Last thing you did? work
19. What are you wearing? Pajamas
20. Your TV? Huge
21. Your pets? None
22. Friends? Loyal
23. Your life? Charmed
24. Your mood? Moody
25. Missing someone? Nope
26. Vehicle? Bus
27. Something you're not wearing? Bra
28. Your favourite store? Forever 21
29. Your favourite colour? Black
30. When was the last time you laughed? Today ( at my expense)
31. Last time you cried? hmmm
32. Your best friend? Husband
33. One place that I go to over and over? work
34. One person who emails me regularly? no one
35. Favourite place to eat? Casa

Now to nomiate fellow bloggers.

Living in a house of Blue Belinda

Sharkbait Tiburon

My Life with Pink and Blue Sheri

Super Crunchy Mama Sara

The Busy Body Aimee

Katie's Crazy Life

There you have it now get to posting ladies. :)

This day brought to by the number 10!

This month the old hubby and I will be going out and celebrating our 10th year Anniversary.
Our anniversary date is actually in December. But with the holidays I doubt we will have the time so we will go earlier.



And no kids. Thanks mom for watching the kids.

And some adult entertainment. That doesn't involve any children or cartoons.

Flickr

And a few nights away from home with out any interruptions. ahhhhh!

What happened Mel Gibson.

Cyanide & Happiness @ Explosm.net






Totally random Yes I know.

Bit of Freak

So I am a bit of a freak. Always out for the best deal, cheapest I could find, let me look around kind of girl.

Well I was on the hunt for a silver dress. Yes we are weirdos but the department chooses a color for the Christmas party and all the girls where that particular color. Well this year it was silver.

Not being the disco loving lady, I was hard set on finding something appropriate, and not resembling a disco ball.

So I searched high and low at Fashion Valley thee best mall in all of San Diego. No luck. Unless I wanted to wear a tube top looking dress, that I would be embarrassed to show my mommy too.

So I came across a simple dress that I could butter up and make it look nice enough.

Oh and since I love the ladies of mad men. It was mad men inspired. Take a look.

Yeah me pissed off looking. My hubby was being an arse when I told him I needed a picture.
And with a belt. And yes I know I have 2 different shoes on. It's so I can get an opinion.

Thoughts. Can't beat the dress price 29.00 at forever 21. :)

Keeping the Economy Going.

So I am a bit of a freak. I have searched high and low. Even read reviews, and opinions on phones etc. Yes I am a nerd. Well I finally got a new phone. I paid a pretty penny for it. But oh it was worth it.

I think I am in love. I hold my new phone more than I hold my kids lately. I think I could marry it and I would be known as Mrs. Hero. I got the new Sprint Hero. And it's everything my little heart desired. From facebook, to managing my calenders, and email. Oh I love it so.

Yeah I am a freak so what.

Flu Flu Go Away....

So I am done I need to post a white flag outside my door saying I surrender.

I surrender to the phlegm and the coughing. The fevers, and sore throats. The body aches, and chills.

To giving Tylenol around the clock to little ones who fight and squirm. To crying and whining. I am done I surrender.

I am tired I am beat up, and I think I could sleep in my bed for a week. Only after I wash my sheets because all my hacking and coughing at night I am sure they are full of germs.

Anyways, the plague has hit our home from kid to kid. I wanna feel better NOW!

I want a nap..... yawn!

ER Nurses day

Here is link to how we celebrated ER nurses week this year. My hubby being the director still, was eager to show his nurses how much he appreciated them. They got free make up and a back pack, goodies in the bags, and raffles too for gift cards etc.

Life as Nicholas

Nicholas funny. He truly is a snake charmer. He can smile and hug his way through almost anything. I blame my weakness on him being the baby.

Anyways Nicholas as we know it.

Power my butt.
Also known as powder my butt. He is one kid who requests powder on his butt every diaper change.

This morning he asked for dirget dirget dirget. I was like huh? Well turns out he wanted Yogurt.

He yells ,and fights when it's time for bed. Until you mention that you'll put on Bob the Builder DVD, and then all is right in the world ,and he'll go to bed no fuss.

He jumps off the couch like a baby evil knievel. Trying to fly as he says.

He has a better appetite than any of the other kids, and will eat everything. From sushi to chicken salad heck he'll even try salsa. Until he says hawt hawt hawt. (hot)

He runs like the wind. And I even have to wrangle him up from running in the street etc.

Anyways he is a good boy who brings me joy and laughter.

Annual Halloween Party

We had a blast at our Halloween party this year. The kids carved pumpkins, and ate, We had cupcakes, and drinks.

I love all the pumpkins and the parents who helped to carve them. Because we know we adults actually do the dirty work, and gut pulling from the pumpkins.

Anyways, I will continue to have this party as long as my kids want it.

Looking forward to it !

I am looking forward to having a night alone with the hubby this weekend. We are going to a hospital function that happens to be at a new casino this coming weekend. I am so happy. :)

I am so happy the weather although warm during the day is great in the evenings with temps in the 70's.

To finally being done with any that involves anesthesia. The boys made it through just fine. Although Richie is still sore which is understandable.

To being able to wear a coat again, and sweaters.

To baking I love baking and keeping the house warm with goodies in the oven warmth.

To buying a cocktail dress for the upcoming parties, and banquets we have coming up. I love a good cocktail dress. And of course the shoes.

What are you excited for or looking forward to?

Shopping addiction fed.

Being that I am working my tail off. I bought my self some boots, as I mentioned before and some jeans, and a sweater and a shirt. Yeah I went a little nuts. But hey I did get the purse free thanks to the coupon I had for DSW.

So here is a pic, of my purchases, well some of them.

Random Kid Pics.

My Kids being silly enjoying some ice cream outside on their swing set.

Thankful Thursday

I am thankful for...

I am thankful finally feeling better.
My kids and the joy they bring me.
Having health care available to us so readily.
Drugs, no not the bad ones the ones that helped me get over my bug.
The weather being beautiful.
Some money in my pocket, and a coupon for shoes. :)
My hubby, he drives me crazy at times but I love him.
My mom watching my kids in a few weeks so I can have some alone time with said husband.

Hope you have a great week.

Tag Your It!

A: Addiction: Crushed ice
B: Breakfast: Eggs or Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds
C: Chocolate or Chips: Chocolate.
D: Dessert or Appetizers: Dessert. Forever I have a wicked sweet tooth.
E: Essential Items: lipstick, phone, camera, my purse aka luggage
F: Favorite Color: Red with a close runner up of black.
G: Gummy Bears or Gummy Worms: I don't eat them at all. But if I had to choose worms, I like to put them in oreo pudding.
H: Hometown: Imperial, CA
I: Indulgence: Purses the really expensive ones.
J: January or July: January. The weather here is beautiful then.
K: Kids: Got 3 don't need anymore.
L: Life isn't complete without: My family.
M: Most exciting memory: I don't have too many. I need to make some.
N: Number of Brothers and Sisters:1 brother
O: Oranges or Apples: Apples. Love gala apples.
P: Phobias or Fears: Aliens, they freak me out.
Q: Quote: Always forgive your enemies, nothing annoys them so much. Oscar Wilde

Reading:Critical Care Nursing Book. oooh how fun.

S: Summer or Spring: Spring! Spring. Love the weather.
T: Tag 6 people: OK, Steph, Belinda, Sheri, Dani, Katie, Mother Goose.
U: Unknown Fact About Me: I looked like a monkey when I was born.
V: Vacation I want to go on: Rome to see the Vatican.
W: Walking or Running: Both although my body likes walking more.
X: X-Ray or Ultrasound: X-Ray. It's cool to see the bones broken on film or foreign bodies in other cavaties.
Y: Your favorite food: Pizza although it doesn't like me.
Z: Zoo or Bowling: Zoo, My kids love it.

I covet these shoes

Is it wrong to really want some shoes. I once said I am a shoe whore. I love shoes. I want to buy them, and plan the outfit around them. I want the shoes to go out, on a field trip, a see me and my cute shoes trip.

These shoes below need to go with me, they need to go out on the town. It's too bad I would probably only wear them once. But I promise Gianna will have some really kick ass shoes when she is older.




The red ones call to me. I think they need to go to a Christmas party.

An Edward of my own.

So I am looking around the Nordstrom store online, and whom do I find??? My very own life size cut out of Edward. Ha Ha. Or Jacob if you prefer. I think Gianna would just die if I bought this for her. Die from happiness.

How do you do it in your house?

Pic Link

So how do you do it in your house? Christmas I mean. Do you buy or a set amount for each child. Or just one really good gift?

With economic times, I don't think we will be doing heavy duty expensive gifts this year. I think I will follow the 3 wise men's rule, and each child will receive 3 small gifts.

Really my kids don't NEED anything at all. They have a house over their heads, clothes on their backs, and food in their tummies. Most I can say for some kids these days.

I do think at times the meaning of Christmas is lost on little ones. This year I will do my best to remind them it's Jesus's birthday, and not a day of presents alone.

It's the most wonderful time of the year.

We are biggies here when it comes to Halloween. I am embarrassed to say I currently have 6 of those storage tubs in my front room, waiting. All full of Halloween decorations. We have been putting some up a little at a time. The wind was not cooperating this weekend, and I was not about to chase ghosts, and goblins who blew down the street.

So we are also having a big party for the kids. Complete with pumpkin carving, games, and of course food.

I hope the kids enjoy it. I hope to scare a few kids, also and have some fun.

Best Diet Ever..

Yeah this week I found the best diet ever. It's called a stomach bug. That kind that makes you lose 6 lbs in a few days. The kind that makes you scared even to drink water. Yeah that was me this week.

I can tell you since Monday night I have not had a real meal. I have had some bread and water. And thanks to the hubby, a nice IV complete with 2 bags of saline here at home. Thankfully the IV perked me up a bit, and also sadly gave me some of my weight back. :(

Anyways here is to hoping I can eat some real food this week.

Guilty of...

I am guilty of

Surfing the internet way too much.

Not making breakfast cereal is just as good right?

Not shaving my legs for days on end.

Letting the kids watch too much TV.

Cheating on my diet.

Not going to church every Sunday. (watching football or sleeping in instead).

Speeding.

Road Rage. (with some choice words).

Using my horn at people, dumb people on the road.

Having the worse sweet tooth.

Cursing like a sailor at times. It's rubbing off on the little one. I caught him saying ass the other day.

Having stuff in my cart, buyers remorse, and putting it back on any shelf. Sorry Target employees. I will try to be good.

Having to many magazine subscriptions. I am getting better though down to 2 now.

Yelling to much at the kids. I need to stop.

Not making a scrapbook for kid 2 or 3. I got lazy along the way.

Not keeping in touch with family.

I am sure there is more, I'll get back to you later.

Thanks a lot legs!

So I have been trying to be faithful to my treadmill or running outside if the hubby is home. I did a great run today on the treadmill. Thanks to music, and my ipod which I love. Here I am about to change out of stinky clothes, and what do I see.....

The back of my legs. They are starting to resemble cottage cheese. WTH? I am being good, why must you do me like that?

Please legs, please cooperate, and not go down the path of cheesy-ness. Why o' why?

Let's make a deal, I will run, and eat better, and you will not resemble cheese. K!

Holiday Family Photos

With the holidays coming up I think these would be appropriate pictures. :)

Just when I thought I looked cute....

So I bought some new jeans awhile back, thanks to a coupon at Gap.They are the sexy boot cut jeans. They hug in all the right places. Just love them. I paired them with a cute cardigan sweater, and some boots. Here I am thinking I look cute. Only to look in the mirror, and what do I see. A pimple right in the middle of my eyebrows. LOL

God pegged me down a few notches. Not so cute now huh???

Story of my life. IN other news it's Friday. For this I am happy. I work the weekend though boo hoo.

Shoes - A love story

A girl can wish can't she? Let's go window shopping a'la internet. Maybe if I am lucky I can find the knock off of these shoes some where. I love shoes. I always have. I am the type of girl that will buy the shoes, and then look for the outfit to match them. I love my DSW here. I am a loyal customer.

I love a good pump or a boot. This year I bought some new flat boots, at Forever 21 one of my favorite stores. For 20 bucks. Can't go wrong with that price. And yes I am far from 21 but still love the store. It feeds my trendy monster.

Anyways, off to find some cute pumps, and some where to wear them too. hmmmm????










I especially love that purple pump reminds me of Prince in the 80's.

First Holy Communion

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I am so happy. This year well actually in April, Gianna will be making her first Holy Communion. She has been studying for 3 years now, and is so excited. She is such a girly girl. She is really excited about the dress.

This is special to us as a family as well. I never made my first Holy Communion as a child even though I was baptized Catholic, my parents never followed through. So I am happy to say I am fulfilling my obligation to her, and the Church.

I can't wait for her to be able to receive communion.

Where's my Money Tree??

There is some big things coming up in my household. First off my Richie needs to have his tonsils removed. The thought of this scares me to death. He has had anesthesia once so I know he will hopefully God willing do OK with it.

On the other hand the little one Nicholas needs to have his front teeth fixed. Courtesy of mommy , and the sippy cup. I really do think some kids are prone to cavities.

Anyways between the both of them minus the flexible spending account, we are looking at a few thousand. Oh, and the hotel rental for when we go. Yipee! Where is my money tree when I need it.