Horsing Around

The past week Connor’s school brought horses for the kids to ride.  Now all he wants is a horse of course!  Ha ha!

They had the best time and we just love his school.

Here are a few pictures of Connor enjoying the horse ride 🙂D7K_2019

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Back in class.  My baby is getting so big!

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I’ve had a really hard week at work and I just ask that y’all would pray for me.  I know God has a plan for why everything happens & when one door closes another opens.

I’ve always been a positive person and I’m not going to let anyone rain on my parade or my attitude about life.

Everyday is a blessing and enjoy every second, cherish those you love, and don’t take anything for granted.

Coffee Party Time!

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Working 8-5 girl’s gotta have coffee right?

I know you all know how I feel about my coffee.  I’m just a wee bit particular when it comes to my beverage of choice.

Last week I decided to surprise all the girls at work (YES-I work with all women) with a coffee bar.  I think they liked it because it’s gone and all we have left is the stuff nobody likes.  You can tell they loved it because…..well, it’s GONE.  What is this coffee I’m writing about you ask?  It’s Gevalia!  Most of you have heard of Gevalia coffee, but let me give you a little history about it.  Gevalia began brewing coffee in Gavle, Sweden in 1853, where traditional cast-iron roasting developed its distinctively rich, smooth taste that’s never bitter.  Gevalia is expertly made with carefully selected beans and ground extra-fine to produce a rich coffee experience.Read More

Father’s Day Weekend 2013

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We had a great Father’s day weekend.  I love my Ter-Bear and he’s the best Daddy and I love watching him and Connor bond over they boy things.   I’d love to have another….it’s funny how your mind works and forgets things.  But I know everything is in God’s timing.  Right now we feel blessed to have our Connor boy.  We waited 8 1/2 years for him and I know we can have patience if God decides to bless us again.  Parenthood has been the best thing ever and I feel so blessed to have my family.  Each day is a precious gift.

My Daddy is the most loving soul.  I’m so thankful for him and his giving spirit.  He always does for others and really goes out of his way to serve.  I love you Daddy!  Sorry I didn’t call you on Father’s Day (I’ve been almost a week without a phone!)  I called Verizon yesterday and they overnighted me a new one.  I now have service! Yay!  Thank you “Quaniquid” or however you spell that….he was hilarious.  “Oh no girrrrrrl we cannot have you going without a phone that long honey I’m going to overnight another.  That is crazy.”  – Great Verizon peeps right there 🙂

So Saturday night we got together with my in-laws and extended family for dinner.  We grilled out while all the cousins played in the backyard.  It’s such a joy to watch all of them growing up together and building loving relationships.  Terence has a brother and two sisters, so we have lots of nieces and nephews and it continues to grow!

Terence and his brother Paul aka “Grill masters”

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Connor jumping off the tree trunk.  This went on for about 10 minutes.  Who knew???D7K_1918 D7K_1900

Connor and Ellie will always share a special bond.

Even though he’s in school now he talks about his Ellie every day.D7K_1907

Not having my Mom and Dad here is rough some days,  but I have to say I have been blessed with the most loving, self-sacrificing, giving in-laws.  They are the next best thing to my own Mommy & Daddy and I’m glad we have them here to talk to and spend time with.

Pop & Grana with all the grandkids
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We call our Grandpa “POP” so I brought him some “Pop-Its” to play with

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We got Daddy a photo of us to put on his desk at work and I got him a “Like a Boss” mug 🙂

Connor also made him some sweet things at school.

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HOPE YOU ALL HAD A GREAT FATHER’S DAY!!!!

Cats In The Cradle

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My child arrived just the other day
He came to the world in the usual way
But there were planes to catch and bills to pay
He learned to walk while I was away
And he was talkin’ ‘fore I knew it, and as he grew
He’d say “I’m gonna be like you dad
You know I’m gonna be like you”

And the cat’s in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
When you comin’ home dad?
I don’t know when, but we’ll get together then son
You know we’ll have a good time then

My son turned ten just the other day
He said, “Thanks for the ball, Dad, come on let’s play
Can you teach me to throw”, I said “Not today
I got a lot to do”, he said, “That’s ok”
And he walked away but his smile never dimmed
And said, “I’m gonna be like him, yeah
You know I’m gonna be like him”

And the cat’s in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
When you comin’ home son?
I don’t know when, but we’ll get together then son
You know we’ll have a good time then

Well, he came home from college just the other day
So much like a man I just had to say
“Son, I’m proud of you, can you sit for a while?”
He shook his head and said with a smile
“What I’d really like, Dad, is to borrow the car keys
See you later, can I have them please?”

And the cat’s in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
When you comin’ home son?
I don’t know when, but we’ll get together then son
You know we’ll have a good time then

I’ve long since retired, my son’s moved away
I called him up just the other day
I said, “I’d like to see you if you don’t mind”
He said, “I’d love to, Dad, if I can find the time
You see my new job’s a hassle and kids have the flu
But it’s sure nice talking to you, Dad
It’s been sure nice talking to you”

And as I hung up the phone it occurred to me
He’d grown up just like me
My boy was just like me

And the cat’s in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
When you comin’ home son?
I don’t know when, but we’ll get together then son
You know we’ll have a good time then

Beauty on a Budget Doesn’t Have to Look Cheap #RimmelRealBeauty

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I love to change-up my look, especially for a date with my hubby or a night on the town with my girlfriends.  I’ve always been a girly girl.  My twin sister and I loved to give each other makeovers growing up.  Over time we learned how to properly apply makeup, straighten our hair, and eventually the acne disappeared!  Ha ha!Every girl, no matter what age loves to feel beautiful.  Changing up your makeup is one way women love to change their look.  Let’s face it we change our minds a lot right?  It’s something that women have done for as long as I know and will continue forever!

I also have several friends who don’t like a lot of makeup, or they don’t like the feel of something on their face.  That’s okay because there are so many options out there right now.  You are bound to find something that will work with your skin type and color.  I recently had a fun time doing a couple of self-makeovers with Rimmel cosmetics.  You don’t have to spend a ton of money at expensive department stores to look smoking ladies!
Let me show you the two looks I created with Rimmel cosmetics.
I also want you to keep in mind that EVERYTHING I used to create these makeovers was only $3.97 at Walmart.  Crazy huh?
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Five on Friday

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This is from Redbook magazine:

Women who drank anywhere from two to six cups of coffee a day had a 15 percent lower risk of dying during a 14 year study by the national institute of health .  What’s more caffeinated java can help slash your diabetes risk in half and reduce your odds of certain forms of breast cancer by 75 percent; researchers say coffee contains powerful compounds that may strengthen your body’s defenses.  And you’ll keep your brain sharp too, drinking three to five cups daily may reduce your odds of developing dementia by 65 percent.

That my friends is my justification for drinking so much coffee!  Ha ha!

This is one of my favorite pictures of Terence & Connor.  My sister took it with her camera and I just LOVE it! 

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I love these shirts….it’s exactly what I need when I workout.  I’ve started doing yoga a few times a week and I have to say I LOVE it!  But I hate to sweat so these were meant for moi!il_fullxfull_366792667_4rajFound HEREil_570xN_454834844_ixepMy goofy boy!IMG_20130608_135021 IMG_20130608_135025 Pop Tart theifIMG_20130612_073604

HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A WONDERFUL BLESSED FATHER’S DAY!

Whether your Daddy is here on Earth or in Heaven & for all those Fatherly figures in our lives….

THANK YOU