I'm Addicted...

To...

WORDS with friends...

On my cell phone.

I love all word games! And this one is right up my alley!

I've been playing with friends everyday! I know..I need to get a life!

But, that's the beauty of this game. There is no rush when it's your turn!

If I can't get to it for a few hours, no biggie!

And when the other person is done, I get a notification on my phone that it's my turn!

That's me..Buzymama!

Wanna play?

Scripture Sunday

"In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him."-1 John 4:9

SOOC {Week 8}

I'm am enjoying linking up to this meme, "Straight Out Of the Camera Saturday."

Amy @Marvelous Mommy says, "Whether you are a professional photographer, an amateur photographer, or just someone who likes taking pictures, I encourage you to link up! This is a super simple weekend meme that doesn’t take up much time! Please join me! I’d love to see your shots."

We were having beautiful weather in Northern California. I was even able to wear flip flops a couple of weeks ago!

This is the weather we're having now! I took this from our front porch yesterday morning.

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Friday Photo Flashback

I started "Friday Photo Flashback" because I have so many pictures from my PRE-digital camera days. I thought it would be fun to scan them and share them here with you. I'm having so much fun doing this, that I would love for you to join me, too! So dig out the photo albums and put your scanner to good use! Don't forget to link up so we can all visit and comment on each others blogs!

2005

I love this picture of my three older kids! This was about six years ago, but I remember this day clearly! We were in Nevada visiting my in-laws, and on the way home, we stopped so the kids could play in the snow. Well, we weren't prepared (dressed) for it, so my kids ended up getting really bad colds!! Ahh..good times!!

Co-Sleeping?

Are you a believer in this method?

Well, if you were ever curious about it, I feel like I have some experience in this subject!

"Does it work," you may ask?

Well, just look at my picture below. That should answer your question!

We've been co-sleeping for 7 years! When is the cut off time? LOL

Wordful Wednesday

Like father...like daughter...

My oldest daughter is very much like my husband. From her athletic abilities to her personality!

While I was browsing through my pictures that I have saved to my computer, I came across one of my husband last year when some of the high school boys from church kept telling him to flex.

The other night, my daughter and her friend were taking pictures on Photo Booth, and it just so happens, she totally had the same kind of pose as her daddy!!

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I Heart Faces-Photo Phone Challenge

I knew I had to join in on this week's challenge. I love the photos that my cell phone takes! 

Taken with my LG Optimus T

 Edited with picplz Android application

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And Then There Were Three...

Two of the puppies went to their new families this weekend.

It was so nice to see how excited they all were to take them home.

It was a little sad AT FIRST, but a huge relief at the same time.

I'm just glad they are going to loving homes!

Another one goes on Tuesday, and then we'll have two left to give away.

My friend's kids are so excited!! I already know that this puppy is going to be loved..big time!

And this is my friends son holding their new puppy!! My youngest son was really attached to this one, and he actually cried both times the puppies left. So sad!! But, this one is only five minutes away!

Scripture Sunday

"You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up."-Deuteronomy 6:7

SOOC {Week 7}

I'm am enjoying linking up to this meme, "Straight Out Of the Camera Saturday."

Amy @Marvelous Mommy says, "Whether you are a professional photographer, an amateur photographer, or just someone who likes taking pictures, I encourage you to link up! This is a super simple weekend meme that doesn’t take up much time! Please join me! I’d love to see your shots."

Here's another one straight out of my CELL PHONE! I'm starting to think it takes way better pictures than my regular point & shoot!

I must be on the same wavelength as Marvelous Mommy because we both posted pictures of cupcakes!

Love these treats we get in the staff room!!

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Friday Photo Flashback

I started "Friday Photo Flashback" because I have so many pictures from my PRE-digital camera days. I thought it would be fun to scan them and share them here with you. I'm having so much fun doing this, that I would love for you to join me, too! So dig out the photo albums and put your scanner to good use! Don't forget to link up so we can all visit and comment on each others blogs!
 

1997

 I love this picture of my eldest when he was probably around 2 years old! He had the cutest little face and the cuddliest little body!! He always had the sweetest disposition, and even till now, people consider him a gentle giant!! I love this boy/young man so much!!!!

Writer's Workshop {Road Trip}

A Vacation to Remember...

1987

I wish back then I had a camera, or even documented our road trip we took with my grandparents. I was 17 years old at the time, and my grandparents decided to DRIVE from Virginia to California to pick up my sister and I. The reason they drove? My grandma did not like to fly.

After a week or so of them spending time in CA, me, my sister (who is two years older), and my grandparents got in their VW van and headed back east to Virginia! We drove through Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, and then stopped in Illinois for a few days to spend time with my aunt, and to also pick up our cousins! We continued on to Indiana, Ohio, got a flat tire in West Virginia, and finally made our way to Norfolk!

The funnest parts of that road trip was staying at a hotel each night, having endless amounts of snacks, buying postcards in each state, me and my sister making fun of my grandparents snoring, and my grandpa letting me drive even though I didn't have a license yet! Besides him, I was the only one who knew how to drive a stick shift! Go, me!

And, after being in Virginia for most of the summer, I came back to California saying, "Ya'll" to all my friends! 

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Wordful Wednesday

My husband has never been one of those mushy, romantic type of guys. I know this, and am totally fine with it. I'm actually the same way too, so it works for us!

So when he buys me a card, I don't reach for the kleenex before I read it, if you know what I mean.

Who would have thought that a Valentine's card would spark such controversy amongst my children.

Seriously...they were in SHOCK when they read the card my husband got me.

They could not find the humor in it at all! 

They take everything literally!

Here...take a look for yourself!

I'm not even exaggerating..they could NOT understand:

1. Why this was even considered a Valentine's Card.

2. Why would he even buy me a card like that.

3. Why is there a bad word in it.

4. Why am I even taking pictures of it and putting on my blog!

But, I guess I should be happy they care so much!

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Yes, I Did Cook On Valentines!

I could have so taken the easy way out for Valentine's Day!

Because I ended up having bronchitis (again), we missed a Valentine's dinner we were supposed to go to on Friday, plus I didn't go to a soccer banquet on Saturday night. I couldn't pick up my meds till after work today, which meant that I was in no mood to cook. You would think I'd be bouncing off the walls after all the sugar I ate at school, but I could have called it a night.

My husband didn't care what we were having for dinner, and I was really close to buying pizza (again). BUT, I told myself that I was going to suck it up and make my family a nice dinner! So I did! I went to the grocery store and bought some rib eye steaks, asparagus, and a frozen apple pie!

And two hours later, we had this!! I'm so glad I did this for them! I should have made gravy for my mashed potatos, but I was in a hurry to get it all done!

Thank you, Sara Lee!

Before and After...

My youngest was LOOOONG OVERDUE for a haircut. 

BEFORE...

and AFTER!

And my cutie Danny!!

Scripture Sunday

"Only fear the LORD, and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you."-1 Samuel 12:24

SOOC {Week 6}

I'm am enjoying linking up to this meme, "Straight Out Of the Camera Saturday."

Amy @Marvelous Mommy says, "Whether you are a professional photographer, an amateur photographer, or just someone who likes taking pictures, I encourage you to link up! This is a super simple weekend meme that doesn’t take up much time! Please join me! I’d love to see your shots."

I hope this pictures counts because this came right out of my camera phone!

I was blessed by my good friend the last couple of days because when she dropped off her kids at school, she also dropped off Starbucks for me!!!! My favorite...White Mocha!

 

 

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FRIDAY PHOTO FLASHBACK

I started "Friday Photo Flashback" because I have so many pictures from my PRE-digital camera days. I thought it would be fun to scan them and share them here with you. I'm having so much fun doing this, that I would love for you to join me, too! So dig out the photo albums and put your scanner to good use! Don't forget to link up so we can all visit and comment on each others blogs!

1974

When I look at this picture, I can almost assume what is happening at that moment. My sister is probably bossing me around, telling me what album to play. I can even tell by the expression on my face that I'm not sure what I should be doing! I wish I could recall what albums were in that rack! I also remember the big rug wall hanging of Jesus in our room. It was HUGE! We weren't even religious, but I'm sure my mom felt that we were safer with Him in our room. I also remember that toy cash register on the dresser. I LOVED playing with that! One thing we did have alot of were toys, and my parents bought us some really cool ones!!

Isn't She Lovely...

Are ya tired of my puppy posts yet?

I love them all, and they are all so cute in their own way. They just turned five weeks old and they have recently started playing and wrestling with each other. They are all healthy, strong, and so extremely lovable!

It's funny though, I'm still not "emotionally" attached to any of them (or I'm just in denial).  The one in the picture below is the prettiest, by far. She has the fluffiest coat, and I believe she is going to have the curly hair like her Bichon family! I'm just happy that she is going to a family who is going to love, and take care of her!! In fact, I will finally get to meet them in "person." Laura and her kiddos, at Wasted Textbooks is getting this pretty girl!

Now I'm A Believer..

In touch screen phones!

I've been a Blackberry girl for the last two years, and I LOVED it!!!

Even when I played with my son's iTouch, I didn't understand the hype on those things.

Plus, it always seemed like I clicked on the wrong letter when I would try to type something!

Unfortunately, my BB was dying a slow death. It would just randomly shut off, and if I ever had to make an "emergency" phone call, forget it! Totally undependable.

Thank God I was eligible for an upgrade, and I was considering getting another BB. Well, the sales guy suggested I try an Android just to give it a shot. I told him that I didn't need anything fancy. I just wanted to be able to text, and access Facebook!

And that's what I got...plus with tons of fun applications!!! I love it!!!!

And I love the quality on the pictures!!! This is my daughter (on the right) and her friend being goofballs at school! And their hair looks crazy because it was super windy!!

Sick=Take Out!

It seems like the only "positive" thing about being under the weather (for a mom) is that we're not expected to cook. And of course, there is no argument from the kids either!

Thank you, Mountain Mikes!!

Scripture Sunday

"There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all."-Ephesians 4:4-6

SOOC Saturday {Week 5}

I'm am enjoying linking up to this meme, "Straight Out Of the Camera Saturday."

Amy @Marvelous Mommy says, "Whether you are a professional photographer, an amateur photographer, or just someone who likes taking pictures, I encourage you to link up! This is a super simple weekend meme that doesn’t take up much time! Please join me! I’d love to see your shots."
 

My son's class had a party at the end of the week because all the kids had good behavior! Their teacher bought them all slurpees, made them cakes, and they got to watch a movie at the end of the day!!

 
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