Thursday, November 1, 2012

I Hope Y'All had a Great Halloween







Me and my crazy family did!

Friday, October 5, 2012

My Olympic Event








It is an Olympic Event in my house.  No matter how prepared I am, there is always a lost shoe, phone, or most likely in my case-KEYS! 

This little sign is by Seven Lemons.  There is an etsy shop. 

The sign above says it all and this is LIFE AS I KNOW IT!

Monday, October 1, 2012

FASHION SHOW

My daughters Fanny and HailNo are in a sorority of sorts.  It is called FIAT.  It is through the church.  Yesterday, they did a "Modesty Fashion Show".  I endured  over an hour with my ex-husband.  Just when I thought I would either strangle him or myself, these beautiful girls came out.




  I decided it was worth the time I had to spend with him.  And this is LIFE AS I KNOW IT!

Friday, September 28, 2012

Vampire Diaries Premier Party

The Vampire Diaries is a silly show, but I have to admit that I like it.  On top of that, Fanny and HailNo also LOVE this show.  HailNo is planning a party for the season premier.  It may be silly, but if she wants to do it, why not?




 I found this blog to give her some ideas.  I had the idea of doing a dish for each character.  My family LOVES punch, so I thought we could do "Bonnie's Brew".  But, that was as far as I got. 

I am not sure what we will do, but HailNo wants to take lots of pic so she can write about it on tumblr. 

Well, this is Life as I Know It!

*above picture found here*

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Taking a Detox Bath

Yep, that is what I am going to do today. 

I found this article, and thought, "MelMir, it has been a while since you have done a detox bath.  It is a good time to do one!" 

I, pretty much, do what the articles says...epsom salt and baking soda.  I always use tea tree oil.  I am going to to try ginger this time. 

I hope you all have a good day!

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Train Like a Woman

I wish that I could train like a man, but the fact is,women and men are just different. Most women have these things called Breasts/Boobs/Babas (in my case).  I still nurse my baby, so I have to wear 2 (that's right T-W-O) sports bras.  My gals would hit me in the face if I only wore 1.

I have found a fitness clothing store that looks interesting.  I am going to try one of their bras to see IF I can get by with just 1.  I will post a review after I get it and wear it.






CUTE!!!  LivFit can also be found on Facebook.  (click the links.)

*The picture if from their website.*

Monday, September 24, 2012

Manic Monday...OK! NOT REALLY








And with my busy week ahead, I better have lots of tea on hand.  I have found a new one that I really like.  India Breakfast.  It tastes sort of like a chai, but not quite as spicy.  I found it at Publix. 

I hope you all have a great week.  I need to get in my workout before my day gets too crazy! 

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Since It is Practically Fall...

I think I will make some PUMPKIN BREAD!!!  I have a wonderful recipe of my own, but I saw this picture:
I thought I would need to modify the recipe some to make it lower in fat, but when I looked at A KITCHEN ADDICTION for the recipe I found that it is already that way.

I don't think I will spread the entire bread with the buttercream.  I think I will make it and let people (meaning the kids) spread it on their slice if they want.

Friday, September 7, 2012

Get Inside

Sometimes...well let me be honest...99% of the time, I wish that I could get inside Colby's head and see what is going on.  The past few days he has been fine when he leaves home, but is becoming violent at school.  Unfortunately, Colby can not tell us why.   We have asked, but we can not get a response that we understand.

What do I do?  I have no idea, but this is LIFE AS I KNOW IT!


Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Filias


My girls are known in our circle as Fanny and HailNo. They are so full of life and fun. They are pretty and smart. They crack me up on a daily basis. They are very different. I love them both so much. They are 2 of the best things I ever did!

Monday, August 27, 2012

Mi Alpha y Mi Omega







The 2 good looking fellows are my Alpha and my Omega...my beginning and my end.  They are my oldest and youngest children.

I did not do a whole lot before I had children.  I was barely driving age when Alpha (aka POOKIE) was born.  I, like the Pookster, went to a lot of tournaments and won a few trophies.  BUT, let me tell you that it is a lot more fun watching him than it ever was for me competing.

Alpha was almost driving age when Omega (aka EAM) was born.  So far, Omega is too young to like anything outside of toys.

I am blessed more than I deserve.  I have a very rich life with my kiddos and P-Daddy.  We have some trying times, but they are still a lot of fun.  And this is LIFE AS I KNOW IT!

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Tithing








No, they did not.  We give what we can.  I do wish that I could volunteer more, but at this time, it is not an option.  But that is just LIFE AS I KNOW IT!

Saturday, August 25, 2012

My Birthday Gifts turn 1



These little nuggets above are my last 2 birthday gifts.  I got them last year for my birthday.  The one in yellow is EAM...My Omega or Tailgate...the baby of the Family.  The one in red and blue is HBS...our nephew.  EAM's birthday was 3 weeks ago and today is HBS'. 

Happy Birthday to 2 of my 4 birthday gifts from God. 


Friday, August 24, 2012

Happy Friday

I hope you all have a great and wonderful weekend.  If you have a chance to do some internet shopping, stop by One Kings Lane Design Blogger Sale.  My sister in love Marianne of Haven and Home is one of the designers.  I am so excited for her.  I am not sure what stuff is her's, but there are lots of REALLY cool stuff!  Like this chair!







I want this chair, but with 6 kids and wall to wall kid stuff, I have no room.  But I would love to have it in my "Someday" library!

Again, I hope you all have a great weekend.  I will be dreaming of this chair!



Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Clean or Not??

I know that most people will answer that question with a big FAT "yes".  But there is a reason I ask the question.  I am a slight Pinterest junkie.  I like to look at it and pin while drinking my coffee or doing other things on the computer.  Anyway, I was looking (i.e. pinning) the other day and found that someone had pinned  the blog "10 household items you can clean in one minute" (yep, that is the link).

One of the things that the blogger thinks we should clean is Kitchen Towels.  While I do agree that kitchen towels should get washed, there is no way I can forget to wash them.  I have to wash towels 3 times a week.  Maybe that is because I have 6 kids???

On to the one that makes me think I am strange...The lint trap on the dryer.  I clean it out every time I dry clothes.  Is that weird?  I thought you were supposed to clean it every time.  So I am asking, are you supposed to clean it every time you dry clothes or not?


Tuesday, August 21, 2012

P-Daddy







Happy Birthday P-Daddy!  I hope your 965th year is as good as all the rest!


Monday, August 20, 2012

Sorry

I know that it has been such a long time since I have been writing, but as you all know...Life, sometimes, get in the way.

A lot has happened though.

Several new med tries for Colby.  None seem to be working, and we will be off the the Dr again today.  With the newest medicine [Depakote (sp?)], Colby's aggression has been up.  So I am thinking that this is not going to be a medicine that he continues to take.

Willie has had 4 hearing evaluations, surgery, a speech evaluation, and now we will be off to get a vision screening on Wednesday.  Speech therapy is a definite for him.

EAM has to go in for a feeding evaluation because he can not swallow solids...well he can not seem to swallow anything more than liquids.

School has started for the 5 oldest.  The girls are both doing very well with homeschooling.  HailNo (my little genius) is doing algebra this year (7th grade).  Fingers are crossed that she will be able to get her high school credit for it.  Hanny the Fanny is also doing algebra, but I am almost positive that she will be able to get the credit.

HailNo is making a cake for P-Daddy's birthday (which is tomorrow).  He turns 965.

Let's not forget that we have celebrated two of my 4 very favorite birthday presents birthday's!  2 more to go.  EAM's and Colby's are the first 2.  HBS' is in a few days, and then we will have Hanny the Fanny's soon thereafter.

Oh and I better not forget  that Pookie has won 3 trophies in 4 events!  SUPER PROUD MOMMA HERE!







I have been very busy recently, but this is LIFE AS I KNOW IT!

Friday, June 22, 2012

New Life Challenge

Here is the Life as I Know It world (very, very small world...consists of about 20 people), there are more MAJOR changes.  All good changes, but changes all the same.  So, starting on Sunday, June 24th, 2012, Nick and I are starting a challenge.  This challenge includes working out every day and eating no bad foods.  My goal is to have a SMOKIN' Hot body by the time P-Daddy and I go on our mini-vaca! 

Competing with a 16 year old...Just part of LIFE AS I KNOW IT!

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

All the Kids are Sick

And it SUCKS!  I feel so bad for my little darlings.  They have gone to the Dr. and most have nothing more than a VIRUS (I am pretty sure the meaning of Virus is: What Dr's tell parents when they have no idea!)!  Except my poor Pookie (the 16 year old), and he has pneumonia.  Hopefully the antibiotics he is on will kick in soon!  But in the meantime, the kids are all lounging around watching movie and eating junk!



I hope all my lovies get to feeling better soon!  But, This is just LIFE AS I KNOW IT!

Monday, June 18, 2012

Yes, I KNOW!

Kids!  I have 6 of them.  Their ages are 16, 13, 12, 10, 3 and 10 months (as of this posting).

Here I am walking around Target with Baby Ed on my hip, and some very nice lady says: "He is so cute!"
Me: Thank you
Nice Lady: Cherish every moment.  They are only this age once.
Me: Oh I know.  He has 5 older siblings.
Nice Lady: WHAT?
Me: Yes, he is one of 6.
Nice Lady: How old are you?
Me: 32???  (Why do people get personal?  Why is it any of her business how old I am???)
Nice, Nosy Lady:  You do know what causes that, Right? (Giggle)
Me: Yes ma'am, I do.
Nice VERY Nosy Lady: Are you going to have any more?
Me: I don't know.  We will see!

For the record, I do, IN FACT, know what causes babies!  I am known as Fertile Myrtle in certain circles.  I also will not be having any more babies.  This Momma is DONE!  


Why are people so flippin' nosy?  Why is it any of their business how many children I have?

Well, I get this kind of stuff daily!  This is just LIFE AS I KNOW IT!

Sunday, June 17, 2012

Happy Father's Day


HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

I am thankful that I have my dad. He is not perfect, but he admits it! He was perfect for me. We believe a lot of the same things. We talk about things that a lot of people do not understand. He taught me to own my own imperfections. Don't blame others; just accept who you are. Happy Father's Day Dad! I love you!

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

A Blog that I can not Read

I LOVE this blog.  I can not read any of it, but the photos are BEAUTIFUL!

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Aaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

This is what I look like today!  






Monday, June 11, 2012

Back Into the Swing

Yes! It is time!

It is time to get back into the swing of things. I loved being away from the world for a week, but I am really glad to be home. I hope everyone has a great week! Now it is time to hit the ground running. This is life as I know it!

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Relax and Trust







I love the above quote!  Trust and Believe that everything is going to be fine, and it will be.  My life is so crazy, and I do not always relax, but I am getting better at it. 

Friday, June 8, 2012

Can I Just Bury My Head???





This is what I want to do sometimes! 

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Redoing the House

Yes, I am going to be doing some MAJOR redoing of this house this summer.  And considering that summer (kids out of school) is only June and July, and they go back the 1st of August, we have LOTS of work in a short period of time. 









I LOVE the door above.  I want to do this on our front door, but the one above is a double door, and ours is a single.  I wonder if it will look ok.  Hmmm???  I guess we will find out some time this summer!!!

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Mom of 6 and MMA






As most of you know, I LOVE MMA.  The above pic is of my 16 year old son (black hair, blue shirt) in class.  My hand was injured, so I decided to take some pics.  Both of these young men, and several others, are competing at the end of June.  I am proud of both of these guy.  These 2 have come a very long way in the past few months. 

If you are interested in the Dojo, you can find them Here!

Monday, June 4, 2012

Happy Birthday Aunt Marianne



Happy Birthday to my Sister-In-Law, Marianne! 

 I hope that you have a wonderful and blessed birthday!  I love you!


You can find my beautiful talented sister in law at Haven and Home.

Friday, June 1, 2012

I Am a Tiger

I have lots of stripes.  I consider them my battle scars.  I used to look at my stretch marks with lots of disgust, but now, I look at them differently.  The marks cover what used to be the home to my 6 babies.  The place they lived and grew for 9 months.

No, No one will ever see the 6 pack I have under them.  And, NO, I will never wear another bikini.  But, you know, that is OK.



My stretch marks are much worse that Ms. Ashley's above, but she is right.  I don't give a rip.  I did earn them!
And this is LIFE AS I KNOW IT!

Thursday, May 31, 2012

I Am Not a Lazy Person!!!

Actually, I can be very lazy at times, but I saw this image on Pinterest, and I knew it was talking to me.

I am organized.  And so are P-daddy and the Kiddos...IN MY DREAM WORLD!!  Maybe???

Seriously, I want to be organized.  I just can not do it.  I must like my life being a constant mess that consists of ALWAYS looking for SOMETHING!

I hate that I am so unorganized.  I flip out and go into "Godzilla Mode" (as my husband says about me) about every 3 months or so.  I clean out things, I throw a bunch of stuff out, get things organized.  The problem is that it only lasts about 1.5 minutes.  As I clean one room, the kids mess up another.  Not just the little ones either.  My teenagers are just as bad.  Everyone thinks they are sooo much help...Ha, but that is another story.

Anyway, I agree with the above statement.  Organized people are just too darn lazy to look for things, and this is LIFE AS I KNOW IT!

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

I am so disappointed in myself.  I wanted to blog everyday about my workout and eating habit.  It is official, I SUCK!  I am so sorry. 

As far as my workout for today.  I only did 1.  It was my early morning one.  I used to do my entire workout first thing in the morning, but here in more recent months, I have noticed that my body wants to give out.  Lack of food maybe??? 

So, for the past few months, I do a "warm up" first thing.  Have Breakfast and then go to the Y around 9ish. 

I am sorry that I have been so long in posting.  I will try to post a lot more.  I hope everyone is having a good week!

Saturday, April 28, 2012

UGH!  I know that I was supposed to be publishing posts everyday for my DISNEY WORLD CHALLENGE, but Blogger is pissing me off. (Sorry for the naughty words!!!)  I have been trying to change my header for about 5 days, and it still will not let me do it!  So, for now, it will have to stay the way it is!

Sunday, April 22, 2012

A New Leaf

I know that it has been such a long time since I posted a blog, but Life as I Know It has gone CRAZY!!! 

It is a good kind of crazy, but CRAZY all the same.  Our business expanded.  Nick and I, both, started doing MMA.  We are planning a HUGE family gathering.  Gran got hurt.  My Father-in Law was in the Hospital.  Nick is also working on his Eagle Project!  

But today's post is about turning a new leaf.   And that is what I am doing.  I have some goals. 

1) No Yelling at anyone.  I am a yeller!  I admit it. 

2) Less Facebook and Pinterest.  I am addict.  I admit it!

I also will be starting a 30 day exercise/diet challenge.  I will post my before/during/after pics.  I will also post my Work Outs and Menu on here.  I get a lot of ideas from BodyRockTV.  They are AWESOME!!! 


I am calling this challenge Meliah's Walt Disney World Challenge!  Tomorrow is Day 1!

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Mixed Martial Arts and the Mom of SIX

MMA!  I have fallen in love!  It is a great work out.  The people at U.S. Ju Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Center are great!  There are no attitudes.

The instructors go around making sure that everyone is doing things correctly.  Sensei Blackford stopped what he doing to show me how to properly do the moves.

The students work with and help each other.  They are not trying to beat each other up or prove anything.

I have been to many Dojos over the years, and this is one of the best.  I like that they accept individuals rather than taking anyone.  I like that they keep their student/instructor ratio small. 

Check them out on FaceBook.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Dear Patrick


Happy Valentine's Day!  I love you!!





Photo Credit:  I found this on Pinterest, but I think it comes from this blog!

Monday, February 13, 2012

The Journey of Finding My Soul Mate

Finding my soul mate was most definitely a journey. A soul mate is not always someone with whom you are romantically involved. It could just be a friend.

For me, though, my soul mate was both. We were friends, and we fell into a something more long before we should have.  After a while, he decided that it would be best to see other people, so we ended up calling the something off for a while.  It was truly the most pain that I had ever felt in my entire life.   My heart was broken into a million pieces.  I had lost, not only the person I loved, but my greatest friend as well.

I wanted him to just go away. My heart was aching. I prayed for him not to call, email, or IM me anymore. I knew that if he called or wrote, that I would respond. He was first and foremost my friend. Not just any friend, he was my best friend. He was the one who knew my hopes and my dreams. He knew my secrets. He truly KNEW me. He really saw ME.  Did I get what I prayed for??  NOPE!  He called, emailed, texted, IMed constantly.  He would not GO AWAY! 

This is not the end of our story, or even the beginning.  This is just a small part of it.  We have come a long way since then. 

We have been married for a few years now, and are very happy.  We have expanded our family to include a total of 6 children.  It took us a while to get it, but we finally did, and we made it!



Photo Credit: April Hollingsworth who is an AMAZING photographer!

Monday, February 6, 2012

I Don't Usually Eat Bacon


 But, HailNo made these Jalapeno Poppers!  They were SOOOO good!  

Yes, that is HailNo with her delicious concoction!
We are not Exact-Recipe-Followers here in my house, but I do know that HailNo adapted her recipe from my Pioneer Woman cookbook.   Website found here!   I do know that she glazed them with marmalade from Chile.  I think it is peach, but not 100% sure.  I do know that it is NOT Orange marmalade.  

Despite my anti-bacon stance on MOST occasions, I did try these.  It was my MOTHERLY DUTY!  I have to admit, these were AMAZING!!!

Way to go HailNo! 

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Dream and the Dreamer

"Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world."
Harriet Tubman



I have no desire to change the world.  I do have dreams.  I have big dreams!  Those Dreams include that some day a cure for Autism will be found.  My dreams include, a day without fighting with Colby because he does not like to hear "NO".   

But, Today's dream is: We all get over this nasty cold!


This is LIFE AS I KNOW IT!

Friday, February 3, 2012

Never a Dull Moment



"AUTISM-NEVER A DULL MOMENT" 

Too true is this saying.  Life as I know it is anything BUT dull.  Every morning is a fight to get ready, and we all have to listen to Cole saying to himself in a normal voice, "I want to quit school" and in a higher pitched voice (I think it is supposed to be me), "I know, but you can't quit school."  He repeats this to himself about 50 times while getting ready, riding to school and getting out of the car. 

This is LIFE AS I KNOW IT!

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Where I Fell in Love

Photo Credit: I don't know.


I fell, head over heels, in love with hubby on a park bench very similar to the one in this picture.  At the time, we were just friends.

He lived near this little park, and under a tree, was this bench.  We would walk to this park, and sit on this bench, talking about EVERYTHING.  We talked about life, other friends, family...important and not-so-important things. 

So, here we are many years later.  With Valentine's Day in the air, I thought I would share a little about how I fell in love with my love!
This is LIFE AS I KNOW IT!

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Potty Training and a Teething Baby

We, meaning me, have decided that we, meaning me, are going to potty train WilliePMir.  Let me tell you that this is, NOT AT ALL, fun!  On top of that, EAM is teething.  Poor little guy, you can see the tooth under the gums.



Get this chair here.



TRUE CONFESSION TIME:  I forgot what it was like to potty train.  I know that Nick was a little older when he was potty trained, as was Cole.  HannieCole was about this age and HailNo was younger.  The older boys were harder than the girls FOR SURE! 

Now, my poor fellow EAM is having a hard time cutting this tooth.  You can see it there, just under the gums.  You can feel it, but it will not pop through. 

Ahhhh...LIFE AS I KNOW IT!!!

Monday, January 30, 2012

Where is the Trash Can???

I would love for the world to think that I am organized, but if you have ever been to my house, you know that is soooo not the case.  Actually, at this very moment, I am wondering what happened to my office trash can. I am positive that I brought it back in here after I dumped the trash!  I have a pretty good guess...WilliePMir took it away.  For what reason???  Who knows?? 

The truth is, I am always asking myself questions like, "Where is the trash can?"  I am shamelessly blaming 6 kids on this deal!!!

Sunday, January 29, 2012

What I Love Most




While this statement is very true, it is not the whole truth.  I share my home with my wonderful husband and my children.  BUT, they are not just what I love most about my home.  They ARE what I love most on this planet! 

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Divorcing Family

No, I am not divorcing mine!  I hope that my family members read this entire post before running their mouths!


As many of you know, my Gran is a big part of my world.  She is my ROCK.  She is my mother.  She is one of my best friends.  I don't like it when someone upsets her.  And, well...Someone has upset her.

I have told her to write said person off as HISTORY, but all I get is, "But Meliah, he/she is my grandchild.  I can't do that!"  I do understand that.  I also understand that Gran has done NOTHING to said person.

Person wants to divorce one of his/her parents.  Hey, I am all for it!  I completely understand why Person wants to do it.  The problem is that Person has "Divorced" the parent's ENTIRE family.

Fact 1) I understand why Person would want to divorce parent, and I would have Person's back completely on this deal! 
Fact 2) I don't really care that Person has divorced the entire family.  I have too much going on in my life to worry about stupid crap!
BUT
Fact 3) It bothers Gran. And the truth is, I have Gran's back over anyone else's.  So, if she is upset, I will be upset with her!!!


Picture of Gran and "Her Baby" WilliePMir in her favorite room of any house-THE KITCHEN!


Yeah...This is LIFE AS I KNOW IT!

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Raining on my Parade-VENT

I am a positive person.  When I really set my mind to do something, I usually accomplish it!  Well, I have to say that a very well meaning person tried to rain on my parade.  

I want to spend next Christmas and New Years in Chile.  P-Daddy and I want to bring the kids and Gran.  I am determined!  I am focused on that goal.  This very well meaning person said that he/she did not think that it was a very good idea.  "After all, WillePMir will only be 3 and EAM will only be a year and a half.  It is a shame to spend all that money on a trip they will never remember!"  It is true that they will not remember, but the trip is not about those 2.  The trip is something that P and I want! 

Well, I am determined that we WILL go! 

Thanks for reading my rant!  This is LIFE AS I KNOW IT!

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

4th out of 50

Usually, I would be proud that we were ranked number 4, but in this case...YEAH...Um...NOT SO MUCH!

I love Tennessee!  It is my home.  I was not born here, but considering I have been in this state since I was 10 days old, it is home. 

I love the south.  I am a true southern girl!  I LOVE me some biscuits and gravy, fried chicken, corn bread, sweet potatoes, greens of all kind and we won't mention the fact that last summer, while I was pregnant, that I ate entire watermelons BY MYSELF! 

But SERIOUSLY folks, Tennessee is the 4th FATTEST state in the nation.  I am so very disappointed in us.  It is time to change that!  Biscuits and Gravy are good, but what do most of you do, EAT IT EVERY DAY???  It is time to cut out some of the fat in your diets.

It is time to get out and exercise.  Tennessee is a beautiful state.  Get out there and look at on foot every once in a while!

Monday, January 23, 2012

Crying Myself a River



I love this picture.  I admit that I as much as I workout, I am not one of those people whose shirt is soaked at the end of it.   I am just not a sweater (hahaha)!   And for the TRUTH FACTOR: It almost grosses me out having to touch sweaty guys in my MMA class.  However, I love MMA, and it is a great workout, so I REFUSE to let a little (or a LOT in this case) sweat stand in my way!

Saturday, January 21, 2012

A Review

I admit, that no one REALLY cares what I think, but I am going to do a review of a product that I recently bought and tried.  I am admitting that I tried to like this stuff.  I REALLY tried!

Photo Credit




This is a picture of the chocolate, and I did not use this one.  I tried the coffee.  To mix and drink the suggested way-HORRIBLE.  Way too sweet for me!   I did perfect the recipe to my own taste, and it is not too bad.  However, it makes me very jittery.  I am going to assume that there is not enough coffee in it to make me that way, so I am guessing it is something else.  I bought a package that included some other supplement, and at first, I thought it was those.  I, actually, thought that I was not consuming enough 'FOOD'  to take the supplements with it.  So, I decided that I would take the supplements during a bigger meal (lunch is my biggest meal).

Yesterday, I drank the shake by itself without any of the supplements, and it made me feel the same way.
My Conclusion: There is something in this meal replacement that my body does not like!

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Something New to Try

My family calls it MLK day MILK day because if you look at it from a distance that is what it looks like. 
Anyway, our MILK day sucked!  Everyone was home, so you would think that it would be a great day, but NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Colby had very BAD day.  He couldn't find his notebook.  I made the wrong fries.  He wouldn't share his Buzz Lightyear, but wanted to take Willie's Woody.  He did not want Willie downstairs.  He would not let anyone watch TV in the family room.  Colby threatened to hit Hannah, Me, and Willie.  And this went on ALL DAY LONG. 


Well, I have decided that we are going to try something new. 








I am still thinking about how to use it.
I thinking: No Holes Punches = All Rewards and taking away rewards as holes are punched???
I will talk to our Behavior Therapist about this idea today.  There will be an update soon!

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Playing Hookie




TOO TRUE!  If you have to "talk" yourself out of a workout, JUST DO IT!

Monday, January 16, 2012

Quick 100




Repeat times 3


Sunday, January 15, 2012

Sunday-1/15/2012

On Sundays we usually go to Gran's for lunch, but today we are going for BREAKFAST!  I know that this is a blog about life as I know, and I am admitting, that my normal breakfast consist of protein shakes after I have worked out.  All of that being said, my Gran makes the BEST biscuits in the world!  (In other parts of the world, they would be called scones.)  I do not know how she does it.  I have followed her recipe, but I can not replicate it.   I am thinking that is probably a good thing. 





Monday, January 9, 2012

Tick Tock


Oh, I wish that I was saying that this is part of my house!  Unfortunately, my house does not have to room to have a baking station.  This is going to have to go into the "Maybe-Someday" folder!

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Saturday, January 7, 2012

16 Years have FLOWN By

(Nick about to throw a grasshopper on Hannah)

Yes, they have!!!  Nicholas, You are one of the most caring young men I know.  You love your family.  You are an AWESOME big brother.



I am so proud of you.  I am honored to be your mom!  I love you my boy!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Nicholas

My oldest son, Nicholas' birthday is in a few days, so I decided to dedicate a header just for him. 

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

My New Header

I was playing around and made a new header.  I know that a few key people are missing, but this is just a start.  I will be making a new one very soon.  I hope you like it!

I found how to make it here!   It is awesome, and I found the steps very easy to use!  So I am giving a big Shout-Out to Blissfully Domestic

Monday, January 2, 2012

One of my Christmas Gifts






I saw similar glasses at an auction, but my honey did not win them.  Which was OK.  I told him not to over bid on them because in reality, all they would do is look pretty in my China Cabinet.   Well, they look GORGEOUS in it!  I want to give a big thanks to Patrick and my in-laws for such a beautiful gift!

Sunday, January 1, 2012

This Time Next Year

I hope to be in Chile with my family and in laws. 




I have finally convinced Gran to go.  And that makes me MOST excited!  9-16 Bush-Stroud-Mirandas all on a plane...all I can say is: WOAH!

Now it is time to start saving some money!!!

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