So here we are at the end of February with the typical Virginia weather. There is a combination of snow, sleet, freezing rain and rain. The kidos are out of school and my daughter is loving life. When I left the house this morning my daughter was watching that great 80's movie "Goonies"
Oh to be 12 again!!!
2.22.2008
2.12.2008
Blueberry Muffins
My daughter totally rocks!!!!!! A couple of days ago I woke up to get ready for work and was met with the smell of fresh baked blueberry muffins. My daughter woke up early and made these muffins from scratch! Not only were they from scratch but she cleaned up all the bowls and utensils she used in making these wonderful muffins and They were delicious! I am so proud of my daughter for how much she has been helping out the last couple of weeks. She has stepped up to the plate in a big way and I totally appreciate her.
2.04.2008
My Daughters Super Bowl Bet!!
There is a good reason not to bet. Ask my daughter, since she now owes her cousins pizza and ice cream. Let me give some background. My 12- year old daughter decided to take interest in the Super Bowl this year. Mind you she is not a sports watching kind of girl. She was rooting for the Patriots and was convinced they were going to win. Now being that I was born in New Jersey in an area that is New York Giant territory my loyalties lie opposite of my daughters.
All day my daughter was very excited to watch the "big game"! She was antsy at church, stir crazy visiting her Grandmother, who is in long term care at the moment, and then downright nutty at the time of kickoff! She called her cousin Jeff and bet him a pizza that the Patriots would win and then called her cousin Michael and bet him an ice cream that the Patriots would win. When she asked me about betting her cousins, who are in their mid-twenties, I just said you know we don't bet or gamble but it was a decision she needed to make and she had to live with the outcome.
She was thinking she had it in the bag and that she would be getting free pizza and ice cream. Then came the 4th quarter of the game, more specifically the last 2 minutes of the game and her excitement and confidence that she would win the bet was deflated by the Giants last charge down the field. At the end of the game she looked at me and said "Where am I going to get the money to buy the pizza for Jeff and the ice cream for Michael". To this I said you will have to go in your piggy bank and pay up because that is what happens when you gamble. You lose you pay up. Gotta love lessons learned.
All day my daughter was very excited to watch the "big game"! She was antsy at church, stir crazy visiting her Grandmother, who is in long term care at the moment, and then downright nutty at the time of kickoff! She called her cousin Jeff and bet him a pizza that the Patriots would win and then called her cousin Michael and bet him an ice cream that the Patriots would win. When she asked me about betting her cousins, who are in their mid-twenties, I just said you know we don't bet or gamble but it was a decision she needed to make and she had to live with the outcome.
She was thinking she had it in the bag and that she would be getting free pizza and ice cream. Then came the 4th quarter of the game, more specifically the last 2 minutes of the game and her excitement and confidence that she would win the bet was deflated by the Giants last charge down the field. At the end of the game she looked at me and said "Where am I going to get the money to buy the pizza for Jeff and the ice cream for Michael". To this I said you will have to go in your piggy bank and pay up because that is what happens when you gamble. You lose you pay up. Gotta love lessons learned.
2.01.2008
crazy virginia weather
Gotta love Virginia weather. This morning there was ice on the trees and this afternoon it is raining and 50 degrees outside. My daughter was excited because school was cancelled. Me on the other hand not so excited because I had to go to work.
1.29.2008
Avon Breast Cancer Walk
My good friend Sam and I attended an informational meeting about the Avon Breast Cancer Walk! I am super excited for this event in May. We are going to walk over 30 miles in two days and I can't wait. My goal is to raise over the $1,800.00 minimum. We are walking for our friend Linnae and others who are affected by not only breast cancer but other cancers as well. I will keep posting on my progress in raising money and training!
Here is the link for the Washington D.C. walk: http://walk.avonfoundation.org/site/PageServer?pagename=wadc_home_2k8
Here is the link for the Washington D.C. walk: http://walk.avonfoundation.org/site/PageServer?pagename=wadc_home_2k8
1.28.2008
Celebration of life
When I came to work this morning I was told the news about the passing of our beloved President of the Mormon Church. President Hinkley lived his life to serve and was such an example to all.
I love this quote from him:
"We are dedicated ... to teaching the gospel of peace, to the promotion of civility and mutual respect among people everywhere, to bearing witness to the living reality of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the practice of his teachings in our daily lives," Hinckley said.
I am sad for the loss to the people whom he served but am happy that he is now able to join his wife who proceeded him and to be with the Savior and all the heavenly hosts. His wisdom, compassion and leadership will be missed. Even though I mourn his loss I feel compelled to celebrate his life because of how he led his life and what he has meant to so many.
President Hinkley, we love you and will miss you!
I love this quote from him:
"We are dedicated ... to teaching the gospel of peace, to the promotion of civility and mutual respect among people everywhere, to bearing witness to the living reality of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the practice of his teachings in our daily lives," Hinckley said.
I am sad for the loss to the people whom he served but am happy that he is now able to join his wife who proceeded him and to be with the Savior and all the heavenly hosts. His wisdom, compassion and leadership will be missed. Even though I mourn his loss I feel compelled to celebrate his life because of how he led his life and what he has meant to so many.
President Hinkley, we love you and will miss you!
1.23.2008
Hectic Life
It has been a long time since I have posted. My Mom has been very sick and in the hospital the last two weeks. She is currently in the ICU but is improving daily. I am so grateful to all my friends and family who keep offering their prayers and help. I love the fact that so many people from so many different religions are praying for my mom to get better. Hopefully the next couple of weeks will be positive one's in my Moms road to recovery.
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