Friday, July 30, 2010
Friday Blog Hops - July 30th, 2010
These are the blog hops I am participating in. Be sure to follow me and I will follow you back. Visit all the other participants when you get the chance to. Let's have fun & Happy Hopping!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Friday Follows - July 23
Welcome to Fun Follow Friday hosted by Simply Stacie and My Wee View. The goal of this hop is to get new Google Friend Connect Followers for your blog and be introduced to new blogs to follow! We wanted to keep it fun and easy so all you have to do is add your blog link and start blog hopping and following away! You aren’t required to write a post for your blog for Fun Follow Fridayunless you want to (but we really appreciate it if you do – to help get the word out).
When you visit a blog that you like and want to follow, leave them a comment with your link telling them you are following from the Fun Follow Friday. Of course, we would love for you to follow both hostesses blogs, Simply Stacie and My Wee View, but it isn’t mandatory. If you do follow us, just leave us a comment and we will follow you back.
The main goal is to have fun and follow the blogs that interest you!
There are a few fun things that Fun Follow Fridays does each week:
1. Each week 1 winner will be randomly drawn for the #3 Spot, this week it’s #123 Say Anything.
2. Each week 1 winner will get Premium ad space for 1 week on both Simply Stacie and My Wee View. To enter, you have to blog about Fun Follow Friday! This weeks winner is The Elect Lady. (You can still participate in Fun Follow Friday without making a blog post about it. However, to participate in this special giveaway, you need to write a post about it)
Marriage - A Must Read
I found this story on Facebook and I thought I'd share it with all my readers and followers.
MARRIAGE
When I got home that night as my wife served dinner, I held her hand and said, I've got something to tell you. She sat down and ate quietly. Again I observed the hurt in her eyes.
Suddenly I didn't know how to open my mouth. But I had to let her know what I was thinking. I want a divorce. I raised the topic calmly.
She didn't seem to be annoyed by my words, instead she asked me softly, why?
I avoided her question. This made her angry. She threw away the chopsticks and shouted at me, you are not a man! That night, we didn't talk to each other. She was weeping. I knew she wanted to find out what had happened to our marriage. But I could hardly give her a satisfactory answer; she had lost my heart to Jane. I didn't love her anymore. I just pitied her!
With a deep sense of guilt, I drafted a divorce agreement which stated that she could own our house, our car, and 30% stake of my company.
She glanced at it and then tore it into pieces. The woman who had spent ten years of her life with me had become a stranger. I felt sorry for her wasted time, resources and energy but I could not take back what I had said for I loved Jane so dearly. Finally she cried loudly in front of me, which was what I had expected to see. To me her cry was actually a kind of release. The idea of divorce which had obsessed me for several weeks seemed to be firmer and clearer now.
The next day, I came back home very late and found her writing something at the table. I didn't have supper but went straight to sleep and fell asleep very fast because I was tired after an eventful day with Jane.
When I woke up, she was still there at the table writing. I just did not care so I turned over and was asleep again.
In the morning she presented her divorce conditions: she didn't want anything from me, but needed a month's notice before the divorce. She requested that in that one month we both struggle to live as normal a life as possible. Her reasons were simple: our son had his exams in a month's time and she didn't want to disrupt him with our broken marriage.
This was agreeable to me. But she had something more, she asked me to recall how I had carried her into out bridal room on our wedding day.
She requested that every day for the month's duration I carry her out of our bedroom to the front door ever morning. I thought she was going crazy. Just to make our last days together bearable I accepted her odd request.
I told Jane about my wife's divorce conditions. . She laughed loudly and thought it was absurd. No matter what tricks she applies, she has to face the divorce, she said scornfully.
My wife and I hadn't had any body contact since my divorce intention was explicitly expressed. So when I carried her out on the first day, we both appeared clumsy. Our son clapped behind us, daddy is holding mommy in his arms. His words brought me a sense of pain. From the bedroom to the sitting room, then to the door, I walked over ten meters with her in my arms. She closed her eyes and said softly; don't tell our son about the divorce. I nodded, feeling somewhat upset. I put her down outside
the door. She went to wait for the bus to work. I drove alone to the office.
On the second day, both of us acted much more easily. She leaned on my chest. I could smell the fragrance of her blouse. I realized that I hadn't looked at this woman carefully for a long time. I realized she was not young any more. There were fine wrinkles on her face, her hair was graying! Our marriage had taken its toll on her. For a minute I wondered what I had done to her.
On the fourth day, when I lifted her up, I felt a sense of intimacy returning. This was the woman who had given ten years of her life to me.
On the fifth and sixth day, I realized that our sense of intimacy was growing again. I didn't tell Jane about this. It became easier to carry her as the month slipped by. Perhaps the everyday workout made me stronger.
She was choosing what to wear one morning. She tried on quite a few dresses but could not find a suitable one. Then she sighed, all my dresses have grown bigger. I suddenly realized that she had grown so thin, that was the reason why I could carry her more easily.
Suddenly it hit me... she had buried so much pain and bitterness in her heart. Subconsciously I reached out and touched her head.
Our son came in at the moment and said, Dad, it's time to carry mom out. To him, seeing his father carrying his mother out had become an essential part of his life. My wife gestured to our son to come closer and hugged him tightly. I turned my face away because I was afraid I might change my mind at this last minute. I then held her in my arms, walking from the bedroom, through the sitting room, to the hallway. Her hand surrounded my neck softly and naturally. I held her body tightly; it was just like our wedding day.
But her much lighter weight made me sad. On the last day, when I held her in my arms I could hardly move a step. Our son had gone to school. I held her tightly and said, I hadn't noticed that our life lacked intimacy.
I drove to office.... jumped out of the car swiftly without locking the door. I was afraid any delay would make me change my mind...I walked upstairs. Jane opened the door and I said to her, Sorry, Jane, I do not want the divorce anymore.
She looked at me, astonished, and then touched my forehead. Do you have a fever? She said. I moved her hand off my head. Sorry, Jane, I said, I won't divorce. My marriage life was boring probably because she and I didn't value the details of our lives, not because we didn't love each other anymore. Now I realize that since I carried her into my home on our wedding day I am supposed to hold her until death do us apart.
Jane seemed to suddenly wake up. She gave me a loud slap and then slammed the door and burst into tears. I walked downstairs and drove away.
At the floral shop on the way, I ordered a bouquet of flowers for my wife. The salesgirl asked me what to write on the card. I smiled and wrote, I'll carry you out every morning until death do us apart.
That evening I arrived home, flowers in my hands, a smile on my face, I run up stairs, only to find my wife in the bed - dead.
My wife had been fighting CANCER for months and I was so busy with Jane to even notice. She knew that she would die soon and she wanted to save me from the whatever negative reaction from our son, in case we push thru with the divorce.-- At least, in the eyes of our son--- I'm a loving husband....
The small details of your lives are what really matter in a relationship. It is not the mansion, the car, property, the money in the bank. These create an environment conducive for happiness but cannot give happiness in themselves. So find time to be your spouse's friend and do those little things for each other that build intimacy. Do have a real happy marriage!
If you don't share this, nothing will happen to you.
If you do, you just might save a marriage.
Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.
A CHRIST-CENTERED MARRIAGE IS A MARRIAGE THAT IS SURE TO LAST A LIFETIME.
So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate. Matthew 19:6
-Stephanie Hamilton Brown
My Thoughts on the reading:
While I started reading this I felt my heart being torn. I did not understand why. The more I read the more it was torn. The part when the husband realized that he wanted to stay married to his wife til death do they part, well I though hey he finally realized he truly loved his wife. Then he came home to find her dead in bed that broke my heart and I started to cry and could not stop. She did not want her son to hate his dad because of a divorce and shatter his spirit. She wanted her son to remember that his dad loved his mom and carried her to show it. I still cry as I write this.
It made me realize I do not want to lose track or forget the love i share with my fiance. I want to cherish him and show him my love for him. I want us to be best friends and share our lives together and not just be "together" like a couple. i want us to truly be connected as one.
Intimacy is not just about sex. It's about being caressed and a sense of being loved. It could be a touch on the hand, a hug, a gentle kiss on the forehead or the cheek. It's what you want to make of it and having the recipient feel the love you want to offer.
I am glad I found this reading and shared it with all of you!
I love this pic of my fiance Antonio and myself taken sometime last year. We show much love and I plan to get that same feeling back as I feel I am the one drifting apart due to stress in my life.
I love you baby!
MARRIAGE
When I got home that night as my wife served dinner, I held her hand and said, I've got something to tell you. She sat down and ate quietly. Again I observed the hurt in her eyes.
Suddenly I didn't know how to open my mouth. But I had to let her know what I was thinking. I want a divorce. I raised the topic calmly.
She didn't seem to be annoyed by my words, instead she asked me softly, why?
I avoided her question. This made her angry. She threw away the chopsticks and shouted at me, you are not a man! That night, we didn't talk to each other. She was weeping. I knew she wanted to find out what had happened to our marriage. But I could hardly give her a satisfactory answer; she had lost my heart to Jane. I didn't love her anymore. I just pitied her!
With a deep sense of guilt, I drafted a divorce agreement which stated that she could own our house, our car, and 30% stake of my company.
She glanced at it and then tore it into pieces. The woman who had spent ten years of her life with me had become a stranger. I felt sorry for her wasted time, resources and energy but I could not take back what I had said for I loved Jane so dearly. Finally she cried loudly in front of me, which was what I had expected to see. To me her cry was actually a kind of release. The idea of divorce which had obsessed me for several weeks seemed to be firmer and clearer now.
The next day, I came back home very late and found her writing something at the table. I didn't have supper but went straight to sleep and fell asleep very fast because I was tired after an eventful day with Jane.
When I woke up, she was still there at the table writing. I just did not care so I turned over and was asleep again.
In the morning she presented her divorce conditions: she didn't want anything from me, but needed a month's notice before the divorce. She requested that in that one month we both struggle to live as normal a life as possible. Her reasons were simple: our son had his exams in a month's time and she didn't want to disrupt him with our broken marriage.
This was agreeable to me. But she had something more, she asked me to recall how I had carried her into out bridal room on our wedding day.
She requested that every day for the month's duration I carry her out of our bedroom to the front door ever morning. I thought she was going crazy. Just to make our last days together bearable I accepted her odd request.
I told Jane about my wife's divorce conditions. . She laughed loudly and thought it was absurd. No matter what tricks she applies, she has to face the divorce, she said scornfully.
My wife and I hadn't had any body contact since my divorce intention was explicitly expressed. So when I carried her out on the first day, we both appeared clumsy. Our son clapped behind us, daddy is holding mommy in his arms. His words brought me a sense of pain. From the bedroom to the sitting room, then to the door, I walked over ten meters with her in my arms. She closed her eyes and said softly; don't tell our son about the divorce. I nodded, feeling somewhat upset. I put her down outside
the door. She went to wait for the bus to work. I drove alone to the office.
On the second day, both of us acted much more easily. She leaned on my chest. I could smell the fragrance of her blouse. I realized that I hadn't looked at this woman carefully for a long time. I realized she was not young any more. There were fine wrinkles on her face, her hair was graying! Our marriage had taken its toll on her. For a minute I wondered what I had done to her.
On the fourth day, when I lifted her up, I felt a sense of intimacy returning. This was the woman who had given ten years of her life to me.
On the fifth and sixth day, I realized that our sense of intimacy was growing again. I didn't tell Jane about this. It became easier to carry her as the month slipped by. Perhaps the everyday workout made me stronger.
She was choosing what to wear one morning. She tried on quite a few dresses but could not find a suitable one. Then she sighed, all my dresses have grown bigger. I suddenly realized that she had grown so thin, that was the reason why I could carry her more easily.
Suddenly it hit me... she had buried so much pain and bitterness in her heart. Subconsciously I reached out and touched her head.
Our son came in at the moment and said, Dad, it's time to carry mom out. To him, seeing his father carrying his mother out had become an essential part of his life. My wife gestured to our son to come closer and hugged him tightly. I turned my face away because I was afraid I might change my mind at this last minute. I then held her in my arms, walking from the bedroom, through the sitting room, to the hallway. Her hand surrounded my neck softly and naturally. I held her body tightly; it was just like our wedding day.
But her much lighter weight made me sad. On the last day, when I held her in my arms I could hardly move a step. Our son had gone to school. I held her tightly and said, I hadn't noticed that our life lacked intimacy.
I drove to office.... jumped out of the car swiftly without locking the door. I was afraid any delay would make me change my mind...I walked upstairs. Jane opened the door and I said to her, Sorry, Jane, I do not want the divorce anymore.
She looked at me, astonished, and then touched my forehead. Do you have a fever? She said. I moved her hand off my head. Sorry, Jane, I said, I won't divorce. My marriage life was boring probably because she and I didn't value the details of our lives, not because we didn't love each other anymore. Now I realize that since I carried her into my home on our wedding day I am supposed to hold her until death do us apart.
Jane seemed to suddenly wake up. She gave me a loud slap and then slammed the door and burst into tears. I walked downstairs and drove away.
At the floral shop on the way, I ordered a bouquet of flowers for my wife. The salesgirl asked me what to write on the card. I smiled and wrote, I'll carry you out every morning until death do us apart.
That evening I arrived home, flowers in my hands, a smile on my face, I run up stairs, only to find my wife in the bed - dead.
My wife had been fighting CANCER for months and I was so busy with Jane to even notice. She knew that she would die soon and she wanted to save me from the whatever negative reaction from our son, in case we push thru with the divorce.-- At least, in the eyes of our son--- I'm a loving husband....
The small details of your lives are what really matter in a relationship. It is not the mansion, the car, property, the money in the bank. These create an environment conducive for happiness but cannot give happiness in themselves. So find time to be your spouse's friend and do those little things for each other that build intimacy. Do have a real happy marriage!
If you don't share this, nothing will happen to you.
If you do, you just might save a marriage.
Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.
A CHRIST-CENTERED MARRIAGE IS A MARRIAGE THAT IS SURE TO LAST A LIFETIME.
So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate. Matthew 19:6
-Stephanie Hamilton Brown
My Thoughts on the reading:
While I started reading this I felt my heart being torn. I did not understand why. The more I read the more it was torn. The part when the husband realized that he wanted to stay married to his wife til death do they part, well I though hey he finally realized he truly loved his wife. Then he came home to find her dead in bed that broke my heart and I started to cry and could not stop. She did not want her son to hate his dad because of a divorce and shatter his spirit. She wanted her son to remember that his dad loved his mom and carried her to show it. I still cry as I write this.
It made me realize I do not want to lose track or forget the love i share with my fiance. I want to cherish him and show him my love for him. I want us to be best friends and share our lives together and not just be "together" like a couple. i want us to truly be connected as one.
Intimacy is not just about sex. It's about being caressed and a sense of being loved. It could be a touch on the hand, a hug, a gentle kiss on the forehead or the cheek. It's what you want to make of it and having the recipient feel the love you want to offer.
I am glad I found this reading and shared it with all of you!
I love this pic of my fiance Antonio and myself taken sometime last year. We show much love and I plan to get that same feeling back as I feel I am the one drifting apart due to stress in my life.
I love you baby!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Looking for Hosts!!!!! Could it be YOU!!!!!
Hello Everyone ~
I am looking for 10 people to participate in a Gold Canyon "Mystery Host Catalog
Party" for the month of August. You have a 50/50 chance of winning FREE candles.
The grand prize is over $150 in FREE candles. Every participant will need to
obtain $100 worth of orders from family, friends, yourself, and/or co-workers.
At the end of the catalog party there will be over $1,000 worth of orders. The
(10) individuals names will be placed in the drawing for the host rewards!!!
CHECK OUT THE PRIZES!!!
1st PRIZE ~ over $150 in FREE Candles
2nd PRIZE ~ 2 items at 50% off
3rd PRIZE ~ 1 item at 50%
In addition, if you sell over $150 in candles, I will give you a $25 gift
certificate. I do need a commitment to stick to the time allotted....please let
me know ASAP. You can play even if you are out of state. I will provide you with
the catalogs or they can order online. What a great way to have a party!
The Mystery Host Catalog party begins August 3rd - August 25th. The drawing will
be held on August 27th.
Directions for ordering online-
*go to http://www.mygc.com/leticiatorres and browse our online catalog ~ then
call or email me with your order.
*Voila! You are ready to shop
Checks/money orders should be made payable to Leticia Torres, I also accept cash, credit
cards via paypal.
Feel free to explore the website to learn more about the Gold Canyon business
and discover all that this fabulous company has to offer!
If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email me at the
following:
leticia at kozycandles dot com
http://www.kozycandles.com/
559-274-7784/cell
Thank you for your support!
PS- there are many free gifts for hosting your own party!
**** I already have 3 people signed up for the August Gold Canyon Mystery Host Catalog Party, I still need 7 more sign ups. Contact me today! ****
I am looking for 10 people to participate in a Gold Canyon "Mystery Host Catalog
Party" for the month of August. You have a 50/50 chance of winning FREE candles.
The grand prize is over $150 in FREE candles. Every participant will need to
obtain $100 worth of orders from family, friends, yourself, and/or co-workers.
At the end of the catalog party there will be over $1,000 worth of orders. The
(10) individuals names will be placed in the drawing for the host rewards!!!
CHECK OUT THE PRIZES!!!
1st PRIZE ~ over $150 in FREE Candles
2nd PRIZE ~ 2 items at 50% off
3rd PRIZE ~ 1 item at 50%
In addition, if you sell over $150 in candles, I will give you a $25 gift
certificate. I do need a commitment to stick to the time allotted....please let
me know ASAP. You can play even if you are out of state. I will provide you with
the catalogs or they can order online. What a great way to have a party!
The Mystery Host Catalog party begins August 3rd - August 25th. The drawing will
be held on August 27th.
Directions for ordering online-
*go to http://www.mygc.com/leticiatorres and browse our online catalog ~ then
call or email me with your order.
*Voila! You are ready to shop
Checks/money orders should be made payable to Leticia Torres, I also accept cash, credit
cards via paypal.
Feel free to explore the website to learn more about the Gold Canyon business
and discover all that this fabulous company has to offer!
If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email me at the
following:
leticia at kozycandles dot com
http://www.kozycandles.com/
559-274-7784/cell
Thank you for your support!
PS- there are many free gifts for hosting your own party!
**** I already have 3 people signed up for the August Gold Canyon Mystery Host Catalog Party, I still need 7 more sign ups. Contact me today! ****
Monday, July 19, 2010
Fancy Meeting You Monday ~ July 19
Welcome to Fancy Meeting You Monday - Blog Hop hosted by Midday Escapades and One 2 Try. We love finding new blogs and hope you join us by linking your blog.
Mommy's Memorandum is filled with fun product reviews, lots of giveaways, humorous writing and all around good times. Mommy's Memorandum is also a very social blog. You will find this wonderful social butterfly on many blog hops.
Julee at Mommy's Memorandum is an amazing person. She loves her blog and Jon Bon Jovi! Her take on blogging: Mommy's Memorandum is about giveaways, product reviews, features and the chaotic comedy I've come to call my life! I'm pretty much an open book. My life is in the fast lane with six kiddos and maintaining schedules. I LOVE to cook and try and share recipes that my family enjoys. I also love crafting, when schedules permit and share some tutorials. My blog is ME, I don't have any particular marketing niche. Mommy's Memorandum is just an extension of Julee.
Stop by Mommy's Memorandum to say hi to Julee!
Each week, we will select a blog from the prior week's link up to highlight as the Featured Blog so we can all get to know them a little better.
Here is how you can have others "meet" your blog:
* On the linky, list your blog with a brief description of your main blog theme.
Example One 2 Try - Reviews and Giveaways, Midday Escapades - All around fun (whatever your blog specializes in). It can be giveaways, reviews, recipes, parenting, couponing, mommy blog etc. Let others know what your blog is all about in a few short words so they can find the topics they like.
By participating in Fancy Meeting You, please show your hosts some bloggy love by visiting their blogs: Midday Escapades and One 2 Try.
Spread the Love:
* Take a moment to create a Fancy Meeting You post for readers to find out more about you and your blog.
* Add the Fancy Meeting You button to your blog so bloggers know to link up here and be able to comment on your blog!!
* Feel free to share Fancy Meeting You with others by tweeting or posting on Facebook.
Continue to spread the word and find more blogs that you like to read and watch your Fancy Meeting You community grow. It is a fun way to meet and greet the types of blogs you enjoy. If you like them, follow or subscribe to them! It is that simple. Have fun!
* On the linky, list your blog with a brief description of your main blog theme.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Friday Blog Hops
Too Hot for Comfort!
Fawk You ~ It is a little after 5pm here in Fresno and it is 105 degrees. I am so hot it's not even funny. Oh did I mention I am six months pregnant and my cooler is broken, not to mention I have three of my other kids in this oven baked house. I feel like I am literally baking in my home. The landlord's maintenance men will be here on Tuesday to fix my cooler. In the mean time this is going to be a very HOT WEEKEND.
Fawk You ~ I am not liking this California heat especially the central valley. I know I have been here my whole life and yes I still can't take this heat. I guess it wouldn't be that bad if I wasn't pregnant with a broken cooler. I am just ranting and I will get over it.
On a different note, I finally managed to get Lily's play room done. It only took me five months. I will post pics later after I take them. I am slowly getting my home into a homey place to live one room at a time. I will need to go shopping for new decor for my walls as mine burned in the fire. My next project tomorrow is to tackle on the refrigerator. I want to give it a deep cleaning inside and out. Then the kitchen will also get a deep cleaning as well.
I hope everyone is having a good evening. I must close this blog post for now til I blog again. My family is getting hungry, so time to make dinner and then a cold shower to cool down from this heat.
Follow Me and all the Fawk You Friday participants!
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Fun Follow Friday July 16th
I am participating in Fun Follow Friday to meet new bloggers and get more followers of my blog as well. I have fun reading other blogs and I feel I can connect with them as well. Do you want to participate? The details are listed below. I will do my best to follow you back if you leave me a comment stating you are a new follower.
I am fairly new to blogging and so far I love it! I try to keep up on the posting of things happening in my life and just about anything. Let me know what you think by leaving a comment and telling me what you like about my blog. I value all opinions!
Now start blog hopping!
Welcome to Fun Follow Friday hosted by Simply Stacie and My Wee View. The goal of this hop is to get new Google Friend Connect Followers for your blog and be introduced to new blogs to follow! We wanted to keep it fun and easy so all you have to do is add your blog link and start blog hopping and following away! You aren’t required to write a post for your blog for Fun Follow Friday unless you want to (but we really appreciate it if you do – to help get the word out).
When you visit a blog that you like and want to follow, leave them a comment with your link telling them you are following from the Fun Follow Friday. Of course, we would love for you to follow both hostesses blogs, Simply Stacie and My Wee View, but it isn’t mandatory. If you do follow us, just leave us a comment and we will follow you back.
The main goal is to have fun and follow the blogs that interest you!
There are a few fun things that Fun Follow Fridays does each week:
1. Each week 1 winner will be randomly drawn for the #3 Spot, this week it’s #18 3 Four and Under
2. Each week 1 winner will get Premium ad space on both Simply Stacie and My Wee View.
To enter, you have to blog about Fun Follow Fridays! This weeks winner is Coolest Kids Reviews. (You can still participate in Fun Follow Friday without making a blog post about it. However, to participate in this special giveaway, you need to write a post about it)
Happy hopping along!
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Thursday's Friends Hop ~ July 15th, 2010
Friends Hop Is Here
Grab our cute "Cafe" button and post it on your blog
Add your Blog Name and Blog URL to the First Link below
and then
Visit as many Blogs as you'd like!
Each week, one entrant will be chosen by random.org to be our Guest Host the following week!
Enter to Win!!! Gold Canyon Warmer System
I have decided to run specials and have a drawing to help boost my sales as I am trying to reach a $500 sales goal. Everyone who makes a purchase will be rewarded by receiving a free gift and entries in the prize drawing. The drawing will be for a free scent pod warmer system: warmer and two scent pods value $45.
( Design is based upon availability in my stock)
Here is what you do:
1. Go to my website: http://www.kozycandles.com and place your order online.
2. Once you have placed your order please leave me a comment with your name, email and order amount. I will verify and send you an email regarding your entries and free gift.
3. Winner will be chosen through random.org and posted on my blog after this online event closes on August 14, 2010.
4. Re-post this drawing on your blog and I will send you a FREE MOM PACK! Please leave link to post and comment with your email so I can get your mailing info.
How to earn entries:
1. Spend $5 - $20, you get a free car candle plus 1entry for every $5 you spend into the drawing.
2. Spend $20 - $50, you get a free scent pod plus 2 entries for every $5 you spend into the drawing.
3. Spend $50 -$75, you get a free room spray plus 3 entries for every $5 you spend into the drawing.
4. Spend $75- $100, you get a free car candle and a scent pod plus 4 entries for every $5 you spend into the drawing.
****All free gifts will ship out once this online event closes on August 14, 2010. I will also contact all those who order for the scents wanted for your free gifts.****
I would like to thank you in advance for helping me out.
Wordless Wednesday - Our Circus Trip
Welcome to Wordless Wednesday!
I hope you will join in on the fun of posting photos of things that interest you. Here is how Wordless Wednesdays work:
1. Post your picture or pictures on your blog. (You can choose whatever photos you want, there is no theme.)
2. Add a link on your post back to My Krazy Life (You're directing traffic).
3. Add your permalink and your name to Wordless Wednesday via Linky Tools (at the very end of this post).
4. Post a comment here...
5. Visit other Wordless Wednesday participants. (Leave a comment for them so they'll be sure to come and visit you!)
6. Don't forget to Follow Me and the other participants as well.
1. Post your picture or pictures on your blog. (You can choose whatever photos you want, there is no theme.)
2. Add a link on your post back to My Krazy Life (You're directing traffic).
3. Add your permalink and your name to Wordless Wednesday via Linky Tools (at the very end of this post).
4. Post a comment here...
5. Visit other Wordless Wednesday participants. (Leave a comment for them so they'll be sure to come and visit you!)
6. Don't forget to Follow Me and the other participants as well.
There you have it easy enough.
We had a blast at the circus. It was Lily and Bella's first time and I am glad we shared it together. I was also happy Alanis went with us as it was a night out with our girls.
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We had a blast at the circus. It was Lily and Bella's first time and I am glad we shared it together. I was also happy Alanis went with us as it was a night out with our girls.
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Heart Broken
On the 4th of July we had gotten a new pet named Daisy. She was a cute playful little pup who was only about 6 weeks old or so. We got her from a family member. She was just an adorable little thing and my kids and I fell in love with her instantly.
Then tragedy occurred.....she got ill and passed away a few days later, July 9th. My son was devastated and his heart was broken as he had gotten attached so quickly. Don't get me wrong I loved Daisy and I was hurt when she passed, but I have lost many pets throughout my childhood years. I was not trying to show my pain. Anyways, my SO wasn't so empathetic and wanted my son to man up. He can be inconsiderate at times (I guess he has his reasons). I tried to talk to my son and let him know it's ok to be sad but that he needed to keep Daisy in his heart and remember the good times he shared with her.
My son left for a camping trip with the Boy Scouts a couple of days later and he told me it should give him time to "get over it." He will be gone for a week and yes I miss my son already. I hope and pray all is well with him and he is having a great time as he deserves it. I am excited to hear about his camping experience when he arrives at home.
On July 11th, my SO had told me about a puppy he had seen on Craigslist. I looked at the picture and thought nothing of it. Then he told me he wanted to get it, so we drove to the location where the puppy was housed at. We ended up getting one of the two puppies and fell in love. I am so happy we added Buddy to the family and I am sure my son will be excited as well. I named him Buddy so Lily will be able to say his name. He is three and a half months old. After we got him we took him to the clinic to get his first parvo shot as I did not want him to get sick on us and pass on.
Buddy has only been with us for a couple of days but he is so playful and adorable. I am trying to train him or potty train him. It's a challenge at times since I am not sure of what I am doing. I do love him and care for him and of course protect him from Lily as she doesn't understand that Buddy is not a stuffed animal she is only two.
I cannot wait for my son to see Buddy. I hope he brings a smile to my son'\s face and warms his heart. I am thinking of getting Buddy a friend, but not too certain if it's too soon since we just got him. It is in the works for now.
Then tragedy occurred.....she got ill and passed away a few days later, July 9th. My son was devastated and his heart was broken as he had gotten attached so quickly. Don't get me wrong I loved Daisy and I was hurt when she passed, but I have lost many pets throughout my childhood years. I was not trying to show my pain. Anyways, my SO wasn't so empathetic and wanted my son to man up. He can be inconsiderate at times (I guess he has his reasons). I tried to talk to my son and let him know it's ok to be sad but that he needed to keep Daisy in his heart and remember the good times he shared with her.
My son left for a camping trip with the Boy Scouts a couple of days later and he told me it should give him time to "get over it." He will be gone for a week and yes I miss my son already. I hope and pray all is well with him and he is having a great time as he deserves it. I am excited to hear about his camping experience when he arrives at home.
On July 11th, my SO had told me about a puppy he had seen on Craigslist. I looked at the picture and thought nothing of it. Then he told me he wanted to get it, so we drove to the location where the puppy was housed at. We ended up getting one of the two puppies and fell in love. I am so happy we added Buddy to the family and I am sure my son will be excited as well. I named him Buddy so Lily will be able to say his name. He is three and a half months old. After we got him we took him to the clinic to get his first parvo shot as I did not want him to get sick on us and pass on.
I cannot wait for my son to see Buddy. I hope he brings a smile to my son'\s face and warms his heart. I am thinking of getting Buddy a friend, but not too certain if it's too soon since we just got him. It is in the works for now.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Hectic Day
I actually got up early today around 7am. I am so not a morning person even more that I am pregnant. I took Alanis to the doctor today she hurt her hand. The doctor said she sprained her muscle in her hand, probably from all the texting she does. After wards we met up with Antonio for a bit during his lunch hour. We went to Target as I wanted to see if they had any baby boats for Lily (although she is not a baby but a toddler), no luck.
Alanis and I went to lunch at Taco Bell. We had those new $2 deal meals. I had the deal with the double decker taco. I love those so much. Hey and for two bucks that is a deal. It's been awhile since I had some alone time with my daughter. I really enjoyed it. I will have to spend more time with each of my kids alone. I have been neglecting the alone time. I will try to make it a ritual. I don't want any of them to feel unloved or left out when the new baby arrives.
I went to my OB dr this afternoon and I was so tired I started to fall asleep in the waiting room. I have been suffering from a cough for the last four weeks and not been sleeping very well. My insomnia doesn't help either. Anyways, I was asking the dr what medications were safe for the baby and she told me to take some allergy medicine. I do have to say I did as I was told and feel a lot better.
I am trying to potty train Lily so she can start preschool. I am having difficulties. She tells me after she goes and I sit her on the potty but still no luck. If any of you moms out there have any potty training advice I am all ears. I could use the help as every child is different and develop at their own pace. I am really hoping to have her potty trained before the new baby arrives.
Well til next time I blog again! Good Night!
Alanis and I went to lunch at Taco Bell. We had those new $2 deal meals. I had the deal with the double decker taco. I love those so much. Hey and for two bucks that is a deal. It's been awhile since I had some alone time with my daughter. I really enjoyed it. I will have to spend more time with each of my kids alone. I have been neglecting the alone time. I will try to make it a ritual. I don't want any of them to feel unloved or left out when the new baby arrives.
I went to my OB dr this afternoon and I was so tired I started to fall asleep in the waiting room. I have been suffering from a cough for the last four weeks and not been sleeping very well. My insomnia doesn't help either. Anyways, I was asking the dr what medications were safe for the baby and she told me to take some allergy medicine. I do have to say I did as I was told and feel a lot better.
I am trying to potty train Lily so she can start preschool. I am having difficulties. She tells me after she goes and I sit her on the potty but still no luck. If any of you moms out there have any potty training advice I am all ears. I could use the help as every child is different and develop at their own pace. I am really hoping to have her potty trained before the new baby arrives.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Fun Follow Friday June 18th
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Blast at John's Incredible Pizza
Today my family and I went to celebrate our graduation from a family program. The program taught us to be a closer family and to bond with one another. We were in this family program for 11 months and did a great job.
We ate a great buffet and then headed to the games. We spent over two and a half hours playing games and stacking up those credits to earn prizes. Lily got on a ride but she got scared and we had to get her off. The other kids had a blast on a couple of rides and playing the games. Alanis won over 1000 tickets on this one game where you spin the wheel like on wheel of fortune. Antonio tried the game and won 4o tickets. Lily had fun playing the games as we tried to involve her in the action.
The kids turned in their credits and got some cool prizes. Lily got a care bear and was really happy. Alanis and Ernesto decided to save their credits for another time since they are trying to earn bigger and better prizes. Dominic and my niece Mia cashed theirs in.
The last time I went to John's is when my nephew Marcus had a birthday party like years ago. I do have to say it has changed and to quote my fiance Antonio "this is like a casino". He was excited to be there and we all had a blast.
When we all got home we played with the games we were given as gifts for graduating. We had fun and I really miss spending quality time with my kids. Lately I have been really sick and unable to get out of bed. I am also five months pregnant and the heat has been getting to me. I will make a bigger effort to spend more time.
Tomorrow I am taking the kids on a playdate at the park. I will blog more then.
We ate a great buffet and then headed to the games. We spent over two and a half hours playing games and stacking up those credits to earn prizes. Lily got on a ride but she got scared and we had to get her off. The other kids had a blast on a couple of rides and playing the games. Alanis won over 1000 tickets on this one game where you spin the wheel like on wheel of fortune. Antonio tried the game and won 4o tickets. Lily had fun playing the games as we tried to involve her in the action.
The kids turned in their credits and got some cool prizes. Lily got a care bear and was really happy. Alanis and Ernesto decided to save their credits for another time since they are trying to earn bigger and better prizes. Dominic and my niece Mia cashed theirs in.
The last time I went to John's is when my nephew Marcus had a birthday party like years ago. I do have to say it has changed and to quote my fiance Antonio "this is like a casino". He was excited to be there and we all had a blast.
When we all got home we played with the games we were given as gifts for graduating. We had fun and I really miss spending quality time with my kids. Lately I have been really sick and unable to get out of bed. I am also five months pregnant and the heat has been getting to me. I will make a bigger effort to spend more time.
Tomorrow I am taking the kids on a playdate at the park. I will blog more then.
Friday, May 21, 2010
An Explosive Day ~ Updated added Pics
Well yesterday I went to court regarding my CPS case with my boys. I went to my mediation and was granted full sole and legal custody of my boys. My case was officially closed and am I glad. It took me three years to get my boys back and I will not jeopardize them again or my other children. I worked hard and even though there were times I felt hopeless and felt like giving up I felt the Lord's presence and kept on fighting. I thank HIM for all that is good in my life.
My ex-husband and his lawyer was demanding visits with my boys and I finally agreed to unforced supervised visits. He is currently incarcerated for felony torture on me and was convicted June 2001. My boys were only 2 years and 18 months so they really don't know him. And I don't want to "force" them to see him either.
I took Lily to her first dentist appointment yesterday after court. She did really well I was so proud of her. She did not cry as the other children there. I also took pics of her on the dentist chair and she was posing as she loves to take pictures. She goes back next month for two minor fillings.
When we got home it smelled like fire and I thought someone was bbq'n so I did not think nothing of it. We left once Antonio got home to go run errands and pick up our new family pet. As we were out and about my daughter calls us and tells us she called 911. Apparently there was a fire next door to our house (vacant home) and it was minor. The fire dept was there to put it out and my daughter Alanis answered questions. I am so amazed at how grown up she is.
We enjoyed the rest of our evening and the kids were in bed. Antonio and I stayed up to watch Bones on the laptop. After wards we headed to dream land. That was about 10:30pm or so. As I was about to enter my deep sleep I was awoken by screams of "FIRE FIRE". it was my mom yelling as she noticed the fire from the bedroom window. (I thank God she was awake still to notice this as we could have been killed.) I looked out my window and the house next door (vacant home) was on fire. Well the garage and the flames were high and going strong. I panicked and called 911 as I was on the phone with the operator the fire spread to our power line, all I heard was a crackling sound and the power went out in the house. The power line that caught on fire gave out. I screamed for Antonio to get my baby and we ran out the house through the front door.
Alanis was waking up her brothers to get out of the house as well. My son Dominic is a hard sleeper as he took longer to wake up. But he did. We watched the fire and the raging orange flames hover over the garage then finally to the fence and onto our garage. All our belongings were gone. All my kids stuff and mine as well.
The firemen arrived and did their job to put out the flames. They did the main fire then ours. I was told by the captain it had been the sixth fire that day. They had came from a fire on Fresno and Shields, which is up the way from us. PG&E had to come out and fix the power line and I am so grateful as we had power up in our house within the hour.
How can someone just go around and start fires? What do they get out of it? Is there something wrong with these people?
I thanked the captain for their hard work and he told me sorry about our stuff. I then told him at least my family is safe. And they were on their way.
I tried to salvage what I could which wasn't much, but hey I tried. I have pics which I will post after I upload them.
This also brought to our attention that we need to develop our safety plan in case of other fire. We will definitely be making one this weekend.
Til I blog again!
My ex-husband and his lawyer was demanding visits with my boys and I finally agreed to unforced supervised visits. He is currently incarcerated for felony torture on me and was convicted June 2001. My boys were only 2 years and 18 months so they really don't know him. And I don't want to "force" them to see him either.
I took Lily to her first dentist appointment yesterday after court. She did really well I was so proud of her. She did not cry as the other children there. I also took pics of her on the dentist chair and she was posing as she loves to take pictures. She goes back next month for two minor fillings.
When we got home it smelled like fire and I thought someone was bbq'n so I did not think nothing of it. We left once Antonio got home to go run errands and pick up our new family pet. As we were out and about my daughter calls us and tells us she called 911. Apparently there was a fire next door to our house (vacant home) and it was minor. The fire dept was there to put it out and my daughter Alanis answered questions. I am so amazed at how grown up she is.
We enjoyed the rest of our evening and the kids were in bed. Antonio and I stayed up to watch Bones on the laptop. After wards we headed to dream land. That was about 10:30pm or so. As I was about to enter my deep sleep I was awoken by screams of "FIRE FIRE". it was my mom yelling as she noticed the fire from the bedroom window. (I thank God she was awake still to notice this as we could have been killed.) I looked out my window and the house next door (vacant home) was on fire. Well the garage and the flames were high and going strong. I panicked and called 911 as I was on the phone with the operator the fire spread to our power line, all I heard was a crackling sound and the power went out in the house. The power line that caught on fire gave out. I screamed for Antonio to get my baby and we ran out the house through the front door.
Alanis was waking up her brothers to get out of the house as well. My son Dominic is a hard sleeper as he took longer to wake up. But he did. We watched the fire and the raging orange flames hover over the garage then finally to the fence and onto our garage. All our belongings were gone. All my kids stuff and mine as well.
The firemen arrived and did their job to put out the flames. They did the main fire then ours. I was told by the captain it had been the sixth fire that day. They had came from a fire on Fresno and Shields, which is up the way from us. PG&E had to come out and fix the power line and I am so grateful as we had power up in our house within the hour.
How can someone just go around and start fires? What do they get out of it? Is there something wrong with these people?
I thanked the captain for their hard work and he told me sorry about our stuff. I then told him at least my family is safe. And they were on their way.
I tried to salvage what I could which wasn't much, but hey I tried. I have pics which I will post after I upload them.
This also brought to our attention that we need to develop our safety plan in case of other fire. We will definitely be making one this weekend.
Til I blog again!
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Cell Phone Blues
I am soooo upset because I found out earlier today that my daughter's cell phone got stolen at school. I am also upset that she felt she was going to get into trouble if she told me. I guess the situation occurred yesterday during or after her PE class. My mom had said she was acting strange well I know why now. I need to work on my daughter's relationship with me so she can trust that she can tell me anything.
I will think about getting her another phone maybe not so expensive this time. Although grandma bought that cell phone for her. I know she will be needing a cell phone and I have several prepays maybe I will just turn one on for her. I do not blame my daughter for this, it is not her fault that someone had to steal to get what they do not have.
I still cannot believe that someone would or could do that. Are they in desperate need of a cell phone they have to result to stealing? What is going through their mind? Are they having problems at home, is it a cry for help? Whatever it is I will pray that God will touch their heart and help them find their way back to His path.
Again, this day has been KRAZY! I took my son to the doctor, got him out of school and was running late (as I was on the phone canceling my daughter's cell phone). Anyways, when I got there they told me there was a problem with my son's insurance and I did not take the card with me. I asked why couldn't they call me to let me know before I took my son out of school and rushed over there. The person behind the desk told me it was another person's job to do so.
Already fed up with the day so far I got home and watched my shows on the DVR. I am so into One Life To Live and All My Children. If you are one that watches this it is getting good now. Most of the lies have surfaced and I absolutely loved the three day musical.
My day is still not over, later I am taking my toddler to the park and my boys to scouts.I have lasagna in the oven and waiting patiently for it to be done. I also went to my WIC appt this morning and had a nutritional class regarding cheese. They showed us a video on Eggplant Lasagna and it looked so delicious! I have not tried eggplant but I think I will try this recipe. After I make it there will be a review and the recipe will be provided. Time to check the oven, til next time I blog.
I will think about getting her another phone maybe not so expensive this time. Although grandma bought that cell phone for her. I know she will be needing a cell phone and I have several prepays maybe I will just turn one on for her. I do not blame my daughter for this, it is not her fault that someone had to steal to get what they do not have.
I still cannot believe that someone would or could do that. Are they in desperate need of a cell phone they have to result to stealing? What is going through their mind? Are they having problems at home, is it a cry for help? Whatever it is I will pray that God will touch their heart and help them find their way back to His path.
Again, this day has been KRAZY! I took my son to the doctor, got him out of school and was running late (as I was on the phone canceling my daughter's cell phone). Anyways, when I got there they told me there was a problem with my son's insurance and I did not take the card with me. I asked why couldn't they call me to let me know before I took my son out of school and rushed over there. The person behind the desk told me it was another person's job to do so.
Already fed up with the day so far I got home and watched my shows on the DVR. I am so into One Life To Live and All My Children. If you are one that watches this it is getting good now. Most of the lies have surfaced and I absolutely loved the three day musical.
My day is still not over, later I am taking my toddler to the park and my boys to scouts.I have lasagna in the oven and waiting patiently for it to be done. I also went to my WIC appt this morning and had a nutritional class regarding cheese. They showed us a video on Eggplant Lasagna and it looked so delicious! I have not tried eggplant but I think I will try this recipe. After I make it there will be a review and the recipe will be provided. Time to check the oven, til next time I blog.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
My 32nd Birthday!
My birthday has come to an end and I do say I had a great day. I got to sleep in and then kicked back with Lily. I then cleaned my room but by the end of the day Lily had her toys all over the floor.
Antonio got home from work and surprised me by saying he was taking me out to dinner for my birthday. He took me to Diccico's and I had the scarface paste dish. It was delicious. It was rigatoni pasta, chicken and mushrooms in a creamy alfredo sauce. I couldn't finish all of it so I took it home. Before the main entree came I had sour dough bread, salad and fried ravioli so I was pretty full but had to eat the main course.
After dinner we walked around the shops near by and then went home where my kids were awaiting us. It was a nice break away from the kids. Tomorrow we are going to Table Mountain to play bingo and possibly a little slots. I hope I win some cash. I am trying to save as next summer we are going to Hawaii and I really want to take all my kids, but maybe not the new baby. I just pray my ex says I can take Bella too.
My Facebook friends wished me a happy birthday and I really liked that. It's nice to know people care. I also got phone calls from my dad and my grandma. My mom got my a gift and my kids got me a new phone. Well I picked it out and let's just say it was from them. I got the MyTouch from TMobile. I am still trying to figure it out. So if any of you readers out there have one and know how to download / transfer music from windows media player to the phone that would be a great help.
I am also having an online birthday party. Shop Gold Canyon and win prizes.
More info here:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=119004618131660&index=1
My Gold Canyon website: http://www.kozycandles.com
Well Good Night Readers!
Antonio got home from work and surprised me by saying he was taking me out to dinner for my birthday. He took me to Diccico's and I had the scarface paste dish. It was delicious. It was rigatoni pasta, chicken and mushrooms in a creamy alfredo sauce. I couldn't finish all of it so I took it home. Before the main entree came I had sour dough bread, salad and fried ravioli so I was pretty full but had to eat the main course.
After dinner we walked around the shops near by and then went home where my kids were awaiting us. It was a nice break away from the kids. Tomorrow we are going to Table Mountain to play bingo and possibly a little slots. I hope I win some cash. I am trying to save as next summer we are going to Hawaii and I really want to take all my kids, but maybe not the new baby. I just pray my ex says I can take Bella too.
My Facebook friends wished me a happy birthday and I really liked that. It's nice to know people care. I also got phone calls from my dad and my grandma. My mom got my a gift and my kids got me a new phone. Well I picked it out and let's just say it was from them. I got the MyTouch from TMobile. I am still trying to figure it out. So if any of you readers out there have one and know how to download / transfer music from windows media player to the phone that would be a great help.
I am also having an online birthday party. Shop Gold Canyon and win prizes.
More info here:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=119004618131660&index=1
My Gold Canyon website: http://www.kozycandles.com
Well Good Night Readers!
Thursday, March 18, 2010
My son Ernesto Turns 11!
My son Ernesto turned 11 years old today. My little man is growing up so fast on me. I remember him as a two year old and getting into things he is not supposed to. Well let's just say he still gets into things he is not supposed to, but I do love him.
His disguise he got from a quarter machine. Doesn't he look cute?
I went to Walmart today and went birthday shopping for him. I bought him some camping gear as he is going camping this weekend with the Boy Scouts. He is so excited and he loved the gifts. He also got Twister the movie one of his faves. We had pizza from Romeo's and I baked brownies for him, but he was not allowed to eat as it was soon bed time. I would say he had a nice day today.
Ernesto is my oldest son. I am so proud of all his great accomplishments he has made so far. I am proud to be his mother. I love you son!!!
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