Friday, November 30, 2007

Christmas Tag

Christmas Tag
If you have a blog, please do this as well! I would love to read your answers!!

1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate? I am a HUGE fan of Starbucks' Peppermint Hot Chocolate.

2. Do you wrap presents or not? I do....Santa doesn't.

3. Colored Lights or White? I love the multi colored lights.

4. Do you hang mistletoe? No not usually

5. When do you decorate? The day after Thanksgiving if I have my way!!

6. Favorite holiday dish? Doreen's Homemade cookies.

7. Favorite memory as a child? Always having pizza on Christmas Eve so there were no dishes for me to do so we could open our presents.

8. When & how did you learn about Santa? I really do not remember, I think my mom told me when I was like 9 or 10, becuase it was getting to hard for her to hide things???

9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve? Yes we have always opened all our presents from each other on Christmas Eve then Santa came and gave us more unwrapped gifts

10. How do you decorate your tree? Well, with lights and ornaments, sometime tinsel

11. Snow...love it or dread it? I have not ever really been in snow but I have always thought that I would like to play in it but be able to get out of it. So not live in it!

12. Can you ice skate? No way

13. Do you remember your favorite gift? I have a few favorites but most of them are as an adult. One is getting Bon Jovi tickets, the other is the year we decided not to give presents to each other and go to Nashville as a family. (which killed me because I like getting and giving) and my sister bought me tickets to see the Judds at Oakland, and it was awesome:) Thank you Doreen!!

14. What is the most important part of the holidays? Family and taking time to enjoy what it is all about:)

15. Favorite holiday dessert? Peppermint ice cream

16. Favorite tradition? Going to Starbucks getting Peppermint Hot Chocolate and drive around looking at ligts, that is the newest tradition. The old one is eating Pizza on Christmas Eve!

Thursday, November 29, 2007

9 Days tell Disneyland

Ok so I am really getting excited for Disneyland. We have 9 days tell we leave. We are leaving the 8th of Dec and not coming home tell the 16th or 17th I have to be back at work on the 18th. We are going to be doing alot of things that we have never done before so it should be a really fun trip. Our contractor and his 2 1/2 year old and 11 month old and his wife will be down there on the 13th and we as in all of us are going to Medival Times which I have always wanted to do, so hopefully that will be fun. Then on our way home we are going to stop in Palmdale so that we can see Linda and Michael (for those of you that know Honey her daughter and grandson). I am really looking forward to that as well because Linda has some stuff of Honey's for me.
I will make sure to take lots of pictures and post them when we get back.

I have been really bad at posting but that is because I have been working alot of hours trying to get caught up before we leave because my boss was nice enough to let me have the time off when we really are not suppose to take vacations in December. He knew it was something special, and I gave him a lot of notice.

Well I am off to work. Hope this finds everyone well and in the Christmas spirit:)

Sunday, November 25, 2007

Christmas Decorations



Ok so I am not going to get to decorate inside again this year, for several reasons that most of you know. So I decided that I was going to put my stuff out in the front yard, except lights on the house because I got rid of them last year thinking we would be moved and have new ones on mom's house. So I thought I would share a couple pictures of my yard, nothing really special but I love to decorate for the holidays specially outside:)












ok so I will let everyone know how everyone is in sometime next week time for me to go eat dinner:)











Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Boots




Ok so I have posted that I started taking line dancing classes. To go along with that I had to go and buy a pair of boots, all I have is tennis shoes and birkinstocks. So I thought I would treat myself to a nice pair since I am enjoying the class so much that I think I am going to continue for awhile. These are pretty much the most expensive thing I have bought for myself in a LONG time 118.00. They are so comfy though.



I am at work and about to be late starting so I am going to make this short but I hope that everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoys being with there family. I am really missing my dad for some reason more so than last but it is ok I know that he is here in spirit and watching over us:)


Happy Thanksgiving to everyone:)


Thursday, November 15, 2007

Busy Week

Ok so it has been awhile since I posted because I just have not had time to get in the computer room and do it:) My mom and sister are still really sick. I have not yet caught it Thank God. I have been working alot of extra hours for one because I really need the money and the other is because I am going to Disneyland in 24 days (providing everyone is healthy) and I have no money, as well as they still have not replaced the parts lady. So I have been working 8 hour days then coming home and making sure that everyone has eaten and is taking there meds the way they should be all day.

Yesterday I had to take Doreen to the doctor to get a chest x-ray because the doctor wanted to make sure she was not getting pnamonia (spelled wrong maybe) because she just can not kick the cough and being tired. The good news is that the doctor called last night and the x-ray came out ok as of now she is in the clear, he gave her some antibiotics and told her to just try and rest.

I can tell my mom is getting a little better because yesterday she was fisty. Me or Doreen could not say anything right, we we wrong on everything, so I guess that is a good sign.

As for me I am ok I went to Weight Watchers last night and I lost another 2.2 pounds which brings me to a total of 34.6 pounds lost. That really made me happy, it has been really hard lately, because I have not been on my normal schedule so I have not been able to go to the gym or take walks at work like I was, but on the same token I am moving more doing my job now that I am doing 2 peoples.

Well I need to go finish getting ready for work so I will try and keep all updated on everyone in the next couple of days:)
Love to all

Monday, November 12, 2007

Friends are God's way of taking care of us

A friend of mine sent this to me and I really liked it so I thought I would post it for everyone to read:) I know it is long but good.

This was written by a Hospice of Metro Denver physician. I just had one of the most amazing experiences of my life, and wanted to share it with my family and dearest friends: I was driving home from a meeting this evening about 5, stuck in traffic on Colorado Blvd., and the car started to choke and splutter and die - I barely managed to coast, cursing, into a gas station, glad only that I would not be blocking traffic and would have a somewhat warm spot to wait for the tow truck. It wouldn't even turn over. Before I could make the call, I saw a woman walking out of the "quickie mart" building, and it looked like she slipped on some ice and fell into a Gas pump, so I got out to see if she was okay. When I got there, it looked more like she had been overcome by sobs than that she had fallen; she was a young woman who looked really haggard with dark circles under her eyes. She dropped something as I helped her up, and I picked it up to give it to her. It was a nickel. At that moment, everything came into focus for me: the crying woman, the ancient Suburban crammed full of stuff with 3 kids in the back (1 in a car seat), and the gas pump reading $4.95. I asked her if she was okay and if she needed help, and she just kept saying "I don't want my kids to see me crying," so we stood on the other side of the pump from her car. She said she was driving to California and that things were very hard for her right now. So I asked, "And you were praying?" That made her back away from me a little, but I assured her I was not a crazy person and said, "He heard you, and He sent me." I took out my card and swiped it through the card reader on the pump so she could fill up her car completely, and while it was fueling, walked to the next door McDonald's and bought 2 big bags of food, some gift certificates for more, and a big cup of coffee. She gave the food to the kids in the car, who attacked it like wolves, and we stood by the pump eating fries and talking a little.! She told me her name, and that she lived in Kansas City Her boyfriend left 2 months ago and she had not been able to make ends meet. She knew she wouldn't have money to pay rent Jan 1, and finally in desperation had finally called her parents, with whom she had not spoken in about 5 years. They lived in California and said she could come live with them and try to get on her feet there. So she packed up everything she owned in the car She told the kids they were going to California for Christmas, but not that they were going to live there. I gave her my gloves, a little hug and said a quick prayer with her for safety on the road. As I was walking over to my car, she said, "So, are you like an angel or something?" This definitely made me cry. I said, "Sweetie, at this time of year angels are really busy, so sometimes God uses regular people." It was so incredible to be a part of someone else's miracle. And of course, you guessed it, when I got in my car it started right away and got me home with no problem. I'll put it in the shop tomorrow to check, but I suspect the mechanic won't find anything wrong. Sometimes the angels fly close enough to you that you can hear the flutter of their wings... Psalms 55:22 "Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee. He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved."My instructions were to pick four people that I wanted God to bless, especially for the months in 2007, and I picked you.

Please pass this to four people you want to be blessed and a copy back to me. This prayer is powerful and prayer is one of the best gifts we receive. There is no cost but a lot of rewards. Let's continue to pray for one another. Here is the prayer: "Father, I ask You to bless my children, grandchildren, friends, relatives and email buddies reading this right now. Show them a new revelation of your love and power Holy Spirit, I ask You to minister to their spirit at this very moment. Where there is pain, give them Your peace and mercy. Where there is self doubt, release a renewed confidence through Your grace. Amen." I know I picked more than four and you can, too.

This was written by a Hospice of Metro Denver physician. I just had one of the most amazing experiences of my life, and wanted to share it with my family and dearest friends: I was driving home from a meeting this evening about 5, stuck in traffic on Colorado Blvd., and the car started to choke and splutter and die - I barely managed to coast, cursing, into a gas station, glad only that I would not be blocking traffic and would have a somewhat warm spot to wait for the tow truck. It wouldn't even turn over. Before I could make the call, I saw a woman walking out of the "quickie mart" building, and it looked like she slipped on some ice and fell into a Gas pump, so I got out to see if she was okay. When I got there, it looked more like she had been overcome by sobs than that she had fallen; she was a young woman who looked really haggard with dark circles under her eyes. She dropped something as I helped her up, and I picked it up to give it to her. It was a nickel. At that moment, everything came into focus for me: the crying woman, the ancient Suburban crammed full of stuff with 3 kids in the back (1 in a car seat), and the gas pump reading $4.95. I asked her if she was okay and if she needed help, and she just kept saying "I don't want my kids to see me crying," so we stood on the other side of the pump from her car. She said she was driving to California and that things were very hard for her right now. So I asked, "And you were praying?" That made her back away from me a little, but I assured her I was not a crazy person and said, "He heard you, and He sent me." I took out my card and swiped it through the card reader on the pump so she could fill up her car completely, and while it was fueling, walked to the next door McDonald's and bought 2 big bags of food, some gift certificates for more, and a big cup of coffee. She gave the food to the kids in the car, who attacked it like wolves, and we stood by the pump eating fries and talking a little.She told me her name, and that she lived in Kansas City Her boyfriend left 2 months ago and she had not been able to make ends meet. She knew she wouldn't have money to pay rent Jan 1, and finally in desperation had finally called her parents, with whom she had not spoken in about 5 years. They lived in California and said she could come live with them and try to get on her feet there. So she packed up everything she owned in the car She told the kids they were going to California for Christmas, but not that they were going to live there. I gave her my gloves, a little hug and said a quick prayer with her for safety on the road. As I was walking over to my car, she said, "So, are you like an angel or something?" This definitely made me cry. I said, "Sweetie, at this time of year angels are really busy, so sometimes God uses regular people." It was so incredible to be a part of someone else's miracle. And of course, you guessed it, when I got in my car it started right away and got me home with no problem. I'll put it in the shop tomorrow to check, but I suspect the mechanic won't find anything wrong. Sometimes the angels fly close enough to you that you can hear the flutter of their wings... Psalms 55:22 "Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee. He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved."My instructions were to pick four people that I wanted God to bless, especially for the months in 2007, and I picked you.

Please pass this to four people you want to be blessed and a copy back to me. This prayer is powerful and prayer is one of the best gifts we receive. There is no cost but a lot of rewards. Let's continue to pray for one another. Here is the prayer: "Father, I ask You to bless my children, grandchildren, friends, relatives and email buddies reading this right now. Show them a new revelation of your love and power Holy Spirit, I ask You to minister to their spirit at this very moment. Where there is pain, give them Your peace and mercy. Where there is self doubt, release a renewed confidence through Your grace. Amen." I know I picked more than four and you can, too.

Saturday, November 10, 2007

Home all Day

Ok so my mom and sister are still sick, but my sister is feeling better, but my mom is still not really feeling good. So today I got up and went to the store and got some fruits and lunch stuff for the week and came home and cooked breakfast. Then me and Doreen decided to go through and clean up a little in our living room. Since London is coming over more and more, we wanted to put up some of the things in there that we did not want her to play with. So we did that then I made lunch which was clean out the refridg. Then I started wrapping Christmas presents that have to be shipped in a couple of weeks, and making sure that I have something for everyone. I think I have everone covered but my 2 newest additions Kyle and Jackson, which are my bet friend Beths twins. I am not really sure what I will get them for Christmas, (any suggestions Beth?) Also cxhanged my sisters bed for her because she is feeling better and I did not want her to be sleeping with all her sick germs:)

So them I decide that I want something good for dessert tonight so I get up and go and make a cinnamin loaf cake. It smells good I will let you know if it tastes good tomorrow. Then I finish making dinner which was just warming up some leftovers. I know that it does not sound like a lot but I am tired and feel like I got so much stuff done today. So I am now going to go and relax for the rest of the evening.

Hope everyone is good and had a nice Saturday.

Friday, November 9, 2007

Sick

Sick
So my sister has not been feeling well the last couple of days and yesterday it finally hit and she has a full blown cold. My mom also was not feeling well yesterday, so we will see what she feels like today. I am on the other hand ok so far. I just keeping taking airborne and lots of coffee:)

I have been working alot more than I was because one of th girls I worked with got let go when I got back from Arizona in Oct. She is a really good friend of mine, who I met through work, her name is Marney. So I have been not only doing my own job but what she use to do as well. I do not really think the manager knew what Marney really did because it is a lot of work. Thank you Marney for helping me when I call you, because I know you really do not have to help!

So this week by the end of today I will have worked my first 40 hour week in a very long time and I am really tired. THANK GOD it is Friday and I have NO plans for this weekend. I plan on resting and wrapping some Christmas presents, and make sure that I have something for everyone, so that I can ship them before we leave for Disneyland.Oh yea me mom and Doreen are going to Disneyland in Dec, that is how we are going to celebrate our Christmas. We will be gone from Dec 9th to Dec 14th or 15th, I think. All I know is that all my hard work right now came at a good time.

Well I need to get going to work so talk to ya all later,Deb

Monday, November 5, 2007

Billy Ray Concert


Ok so as many of you know we went to Santa Rosa Friday to see Billy Ray Cyrus. He put on an awesome show. The meet and greet was a little disappointing because it was really rushed andhe did not really pay attention to us, but that is ok. As we all know everyone has bad days, and that is what I am going to stick with he was having a bad day. Because that makes me feel better. I know that he is not normally like that as I have met him before! Over all we had a good time.


We stopped at a couple of stores on our way up there and on our way home, and did some shopping for Halloween for the kids next year. We also bought London (our contractor daughter) a few costumes to leave at our house to play dress up in, when we are watching her. She is 2 and loves to play dress up. I also bought some candy for my candy jar at work. Who could pass up a bag of candy for .50.


Ok well I am suppose to be working right now so that is it for this one, but I will be back later to let you kow about the rest of our weekend.

Thursday, November 1, 2007

Halloween Pot Luck





Ok so here are the rest of the goodies I made. Oh by the way I am not bitter but I am the only one that made anything to do with Halloween, which really made me angry, but I got over it because I had a lot of fun doing it, the other thing that is really kinda sad is that I did all this and I have no kids yet:)




These are Apple Monster mouths, they were a pretty big hit also specially with me because I was trying really hard not to eat the other wonderful things there:)



This was the punch that I made and the ice cups were hands with gummy worms in them.
Over all it was a fun day and I really did not do much work.
I hope that everyone else had a great day:)
I forgot to take a picture with my costume on so I will just tell you all what I was, it was really hard. I took Smartie wrappers and attatched them to my pants and I was a Smartie Pants:) LOL
Well off to work. I am going out of town tomorrow to see Billy Ray Cyrus, so I might not get a chance to update tomorrow, but Saturday I will try and post a few pictures:) Have a wonderful day:)