Okay, I am behind again, lol. I thought it would get easier to get on the darn computer. Boy was I wrong. Ariana is teething again - she's getting a mouthful of teeth. I am sleep deprived and ready to pass out. Adelina is doing a cheerleader camp this week coming up. She will cheer at the High School football game Friday night. Giuseppe will play his second footballgame Tuesday. Montana is a manager of the football team – helping with whatever they need. He’s so excited. We celebrated our 2^nd anniversary last weekend. We are going out to where we got married this weekend. They hold the Grand Duke Alexis Rendezvous every year. We plan on going out every year. We have been having fall weather - it is supposed to warm up this weekend. I actually had to turn on the heat a few nights already! Wonder what the winter will be like. Probably expensive with the cost of propane now. I have some Christmas shopping done already thankfully.

I haven't even gotten my fall pages up. I have some wonderful gifts to get up from Kellie and Kia & Zeno. Thanks guys!! I did a little updating at my graphic site but that's about it. I hope that I can concentrate on redecorating and getting Fall and Halloween pages up within the next week. I will visit you all too. Sorry I haven't been by!!! Have a wonderful weekend!!

:: Friday Furnishings :: 1. What is your absolute favorite piece of furniture you have and why? The glider chair hubby bought me for my birthday when I was pregnant with my baby. It has gotten to much use. 2. What would be your design style? Asian, Americana, country, contemporary, etc.? Right now it's a little of everything, lol. Country - lodge is my favorite I guess 3. 3. Are you of the spartan furnishing philosophy, or the more the better? A little in between 4. What are your two favorite rooms? I would say bedroom and living room. It all needs an overhaul though. 5. If money were no object and you were to redecorate, pick one room in your house and describe its decor. I would say the bedroom. I would finish my dream of making it a comfy, peaceful old fashioned room. I started, but money is an object, lol. I have a log bed, log dresser, nightstands, an oil lamp, quilts, hope chest, but there is so much I would love to do. I'd have to make it larger too, and add a little modern to the connecting bathroom - a jacuzzi tub, lol. I would rip out the carpet and add hardwood flooring with a huge rug in the center, old fashioned lamps, an antique rocker, antique bed, etc. I have a pitcher/bowl set that was my Grandma's - I need to get it out of the closet and display it in there too.

I just got done watching the first installment of "The Path to 9/11." Tomorrow night is the second half on ABC. It's so sad - it seems like there was warning of all of this tragedy, but maybe I am getting it all wrong. I don't know. There are so many things I am sure the public doesn't know about the entire thing. I will watch the second half for sure. I still remember that day. I was driving to work when they announced it on the radio. I was worried that my cousin was near there, as he lived in the area at the time. My brother used to go there often, to the World Trade Center when he lived in Long Island. God Bless all those who lost loved ones or were injured during that terrible time. If you would like to download the memorial graphic I made, just click on it.

Okay - I am alive! I have been busy busy. Now three out of four kids are in school My oldest son, Giuseppe is in 7th grade this year. He started football and thankfully another Mom is giving him a ride home. He goes to school in the next town - it's about 12 miles away. They are supposed to get out of practice at 5:15 each evening. The three times I went to pick him up, he never got out on time and it messed everything up. We usually eat at 5 or 5:30 and hubby goes to work at 6:20. We got home at 6 or a little later each time and hubby had the baby, so it wasn't good. It just about made him late. The nights he rode with the other family, they got home well after 6 pm. It's crazy. He gets up at 6 am each day and gets home 12 hours later. Bedtime is 8:30 and there's not much time for us with this schedule. Although there is a downside, there is an upside - he sleeps really good, is getting in awesome shape, and hasn't gotten in trouble since he started football - he's too tired to be mouthy or do anything else, lol. Montana and Adelina are adjusting to the new school district well. I was worried at first, switching them and taking them away from their friends, but I think the change is a good one.

Ariana is still not walking, but she sure can climb, talk and get herself in trouble, lol. I can't believe she is one now!! Crazy how time flies. My Aunt and Uncle were here for 2 weeks from New York. It was great to see them. We got to have a birthday party for Ariana, Giuseppe and my nephew Franco Jr. while they were here. My youngest brother Franco, his girlfriend and Franco Jr. moved to Colorado the next day though :( Now both my brothers are there.

Fall is here. We have had beautiful weather for nearly 2 weeks now. I have had all the windows open and even had to start closing them at night because it got so cold, lol. We leave our room open, because we love sleeping with the cooler air though. Unfortunately, we have had rain and the basement is leaking! The last time I had to use every single towel in the house, several blankets and rugs and still couldn't mop up the water. We are going to put a sealer on it and try to fix it. To have someone come and dig out the basement to repair is more than we can do. Hopefully we can get it fixed enough to be okay. It rained the past two nights, but thankfully it wasn't enough to leak. I am so tired of it. My oldest son sleeps down there and it's ruined a few things and made a mess of others. We have no room to put him upstairs. I need to win the lottery! With the storms I haven't been able to get online either. The evenings are best for me with hubby on nights now and the kids in bed. I was all excited to get on here and catch up with everyone tonight. I am going to go do a little blog hopping now and some more tomorrow evening, as long as the forecasters are wrong and we don't get a storm, lol. Take care. Here's my Friday Fun...

:: Fridays Past :: 1. When you were a kid heading to school, what did you most look forward to? Seeing friends I think. Boy that was so long ago, lol 2. What was your favorite subject? I think my business classes in high school, and Psychology. My teachers were the best in those 2 classes. 3. Who was your favorite teacher and why? That's a tie. Ms. Geiger (business) and Mr. Campbell (psychology) - they didn't talk down to you, always acted like we were important, not stupid school kids. Made you want to do your best and never give up. They made it so fun to learn. More teachers should be like them. 4. What did you like the least about school? Algebra! Man, I can't remember a lot anymore, lol.

Oh my - time sure is getting away from me. School starts in a few weeks. Thank heavens!! I am worn out. I love my kids so much but they need school. They enjoy it, and they aren't bored, lol. They are always saying there is nothing to do - yeah right. I wish we had half of what they have when we were young. They don't know what bored really is. We got all our school shopping done a few weeks ago. I washed all the clothes over the past few days. We are good to go.

Ariana is sooooooooooooo naughty!! She shakes her head no already, gives me an evil look - it's too much. She gets into everything, climbs things. She isn't 1 until Friday!! We will for sure have our hands full with that little angel. I am looking forward to changing to milk this week. No more making bottles of formula! Woohoo!! Unfortunately it means she's growing up though. It's hard to believe she's going to be 1. She is so darn cute.

The weather hasn't let up here. Hot, hot, hot!! Many humid, hot days as well. Everything is baking. We had tons of rain last night. The past week we have had three heavy rains and our basement is leaking! It's my oldest son's bedroom, along with the hot water heater, water softener, and furnace, AC unit. We don't know where it's coming from. UGHHH!! I don't need this. I have been having some car trouble - when it rains it pours. Everything is getting so expensive anymore, I don't know how people do it. I better buy lotterly tickets, lol.

I better go. So much to do. I will visit really soon. Sorry I haven't been around. Thanks to all of you who keep in touch with me!! I think when school starts I will have more time. Oh, look at my gift from Kia and Zeno! Isn't it neat!! Thanks so much for the siggy!

Is summer over yet? I just haven't had any time to be online. One more month and 5 days until school starts. Today is the first day I had time for more than checking email. I had to update my members area at my graphic site, send out updates, go through emails I haven't answered, etc. Thankfully Ariana is taking a long, long much needed nap. Woohoo!!

We have had hot weather. Several days in the high 90s and over 100. Two windows in my car stopped working - electric windows. Hubby tried to fix them and one started working and then quit again. The AC wasn't cooling off very well, so he recharged that and now it's not working again. Only thing we can figure is it has a leak somewhere. He has charged it 3 times - it worked great the first time, then started getting warmer. UGHHH! I could use a newer, larger vehicle, but sometimes we can't always get what we want. The 12th, we all went to Omaha for a trip to the zoo and children's museum. It was fun but so humid. Not a good time for the AC to be on the fritz. We stayed one night there.

Ariana has her top front tooth about out and the other coming. She is so funny. She is learning things so fast. Last night we had pizza and vegetables with dip. I gave her a cucumber and she was watching me eat mine, dipping into ranch dressing. She copied me and dipped hers in. It was too cute. She tried doing that with her pizza and catalope also. She is so fast - I have to keep her corraled or she is into everything. She likes to headbutt. LOL - She doesn't cry either. Tough little angel.

This week the fair starts up in the next town. I will be heading there one evening with the kids - rides, rides, rides and games, lol. They are excited. I am not. It's supposed to be in the 90s. Too hot.

I got a new keyboard on ebay. It's so nice to have keys that work and don't type more than one letter or number at a time. I am off to do a little blog hopping. Have a super week!!

Wow, it's July already. It's been so hot here, I hate to see the electric bill that's on its way to my mail box. This year, the kids are spending the fourth with their Dad. It will be as quiet day here. I can’t wait to see Ariana's face when she sees the fireworks. Today it’s off to Wal-Mart for groceries. YUCKY!! I haste that more then laundry. Ariana is getting as top front tooth. Her gum is swollen and bulging as bit. I hope she gets more than one this time – all at once sand get it over with, lol. I have been busy working on my site. Ooh, baby is awake, I better go. Have as wonderful 4^th!!!

Time is flying~~I feel like I don't have a minute to myself with four kids at home and summertime. CALGON TAKE ME AWAY!! My baby Ariana is really a handful these days, This is going to take forever to write - she spilled coffe on my keyboard and some of the letters I type show up in two, so I have to go back and delete the extra letter. I type an S and an A comes up with it, and a Q, and a qw comes up and vice versa. I tried to clean it with Alchohol, but it didn't help!! UGHHHH!!! Anyway, after she turned 6 months, she started teething and it was hell. She stopped sleeping all night - which she had been doing since a month old. She woke up a zillion times, was cranky, had major cold like symptoms and started not cooperating when I left her with my mom to do my little part-time job. She had stranger anxiety the doctor said - even with people she knew. She still has it, but not quite as bad. So, hubby and I do not get to go out and haven't since November. She is now wanting me all the time - even with Daddy home. UGHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love her to death, but I need a break. 7 days a week it's me and her - She doesn't even play much unless we sit down with her. It's frustrating. She is starting to wake up again, after beginning to sleep most all night. She's drooling and stuffy, so I am assuming more teeth are coming. I can't wait until she gets past that stage, assuming she ever will. I have dark circles under my eyes and am starting to look like an old hag. It's bad enough that I have been trying that ProActiv stuff and my face isn't clearing up much at all. It's been 5 weeks and I am so dissappointed. My face looks like hell and I want to cry. I never had this trouble as a teenager - not until I got pregnant with Ariana. I don't know what else to try. I am trying this one more week and if there is no improvement, I am asking for a refund. You have up to 60 days, and that will be here in July. I went to bed last night at 11 pm and ahe woke up at 2:45 am and I couldn't get her back to sleep until 4:30 am. Then just as I got to sleep, she woke up at 5 am. I got her back to sleep and she woke up at 8:45 am. I got her back to nap at 11 am and I should be sleeping, but I figured this is my only chance to post here and do some work on my graphic site. Oh, she crawled last night!! She has been scooting herself around and going backwards, but never crawled. She is so strong, but lazy I think, lol. She has been pulling herself up by grabbing onto us when we sit down to play on the floor. She stands up so well - I thought she'd walk before crawling. Time just flies with the kids.

Sorry to sit and complain. I need adult conversation, lol. Hubby has been working major overtime so we can take the four kids to the zoo and museums and stay overnight in Omaha. We wanted to go to some concerts around here but can't with the baby this way. I miss all the stuff he and I used to do, but someday we can again. Okay, I am off to visit you all - sorry it's been so long. Take care!

It's so hot here. It's been hot for nearly a week. High 90s, and today it's supposed to be 104!! Nasty. I hate it. I want 80 or under, lol. Too bad we can't set the temperature outside. I have been so busy since the kids got out of school. Tomorrow is my daughter's 6th Birthday. We are having it at the park. Easier than all those 6 year olds at the house. The theme is Disney Princess and Star Wars. LOL - right now, there will be more boys then girls :( People just don't RSVP anymore. Ticks me off. Very frustrating. I figure I better bring extra goodies in case several show up without letting me know they are coming. She picked to have cupcakes again this year - I found some cool little aluminum pans small, just a little bigger than cupcakes in the shape of stars to use. They are really neat. I got some little bottles of juice and will make iced tea for us adults. I just need to pick up some roses for her - I get them every year, since that's the flower of her month and her middle name is Rose. I also want to get a pretty mylar balloon. I might blow up some little balloons. I was considering a pinata. I might have to get that. I always end up getting more than I should. Bad habit. Okay, better go. Have to go to town and the kids are waiting for me. Will try to visit everyone soon.

I have been so busy - I think that my computer time will be more limited this summer. With four kids home, it will prove interesting to get online. The three older kids went to South Dakota with their Dad this week. They have called me and are having a great time. The weather has been really nice, but today it starts getting super hot again. Yuck. Air conditioning might have to go back on. I've been trying to finish some pages and do some drawing. Gotta go grocery shopping this morning. Hopefully when I get back I can do a little blog hopping. I hope everyone is doing well. Take care.

:: FRIDAY FIVE :: 1. Name 5 favorite movies. How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days, What Dreams May Come, 2. Name 5 favorite books. The Montana Maverick's Series from Harlequin - awesome Series 3. Name 5 favorite songs (and their artists). Melt by Rascal Flatts, Photograph By Nickelback, Hanging By A Moment by Lifehouse, Real Good Man by Tim McGraw, Again and Again by Jewel 4. Name 5 favorite TV shows. Invasion, Medium, Charmed, Lost, While You Were Out 5. Name 5 blogs (with links) that you visit. Michelle's Place, Connie's Cogitations, Oklahoma Reflections, Multifaceted Mama, Kellie's Klippins

I really should be sleeping, but it's not often anymore I get any quiet time! My three older kids are at their Dad's house, baby is sleeping, and hubby is at work. I am exhausted - Ariana hasn't slept all night since she started teething in February. She woke up almost every hour last night. I had to get up with her because hubby is working nights. He is great about getting up to stick the pacifier back in her pretty little mouth for me sometimes. I hate to go to bed and lose this precious computer time. 2 of my kids had their last day of school yesterday so I had to color my hair tonight (No way will I try with three kids home) and I am also starting Pro Activ tonight. I have been having terrible acne since I was pregnant with Ariana. I can't clear it up at all. The doctor told me it was common for women to get different acne when pregnant, so when it cleared up I wasn't worried, but it's been going crazy now and I AM NOT PREGNANT!! GRRRRRRRR - I hate it. I didn't break out this bad when I was a teenager. I really hope this stuff works. I hate to waste money at all, but especially now with me being a SAHM.

Tuesday I am getting a hair cut - well a trim and thinning out - I have so much hair. It's insane. It's about to my waist and really thick - but a ton falls out each day. I need to get it shaped up and ends trimmed. I haven't gotten a hair cut in so long - I am nervous. I am only 32 but have been getting some gray hairs for a long time now - not a lot, but I still color my hair every month. I am not ready to be gray. Heck, my Grandma is almost 84 and in a nursing home and she still colors her hair. LOL - It runs in the family - Mom has hers colored regularly. I feel old enough - I choose to try and keep myself looking young, lol.

I have so much to do around the house, but I just don't want to! I want to sit on my butt in front of the computer and have fun. I just visited all my reads and caught up on what I have missed. I wish I had more time in the day. I could spend hours and hours on this computer and be happier than you could imagine, lol.

Today, Ariana and I went to some garage sales and got a few little birthday gifts for Adelina's 6th birthday coming up in June. I found a kitchen table for $10 - it's not what I really wanted, but ours was falling apart. They don't make things like they used to. It will do for now, and I will just keep my eyes peeled for what I want. It was a bargain and that's good for me. It's not ugly - it's in decent shape. I love Garage sales. Sometimes you find the best stuff. Everything is getting so expensive anymore, you have to save a buck when you can. With gas as high as it is, every little bit helps. Gas was $2.87 a gallon here, but now went down 10¢. Wow, what a bargain!

It's been horribly hot here. I thought summer came and somehow I missed it!! I hate the really high temps - it got into the high 90s yesterday. We need rain so bad - everything is so dry. I hope this isn't a sample of our summer to come. YUCK!!

I keep seeing on the news about the immigrants and the laws trying to pass. I have mixed feelings about it all. I mean I understand that people want to come to America. We are very fortunate here - but I hate that a lot of people think they deserve special treatment. My father and his family came here from Italy. They all had to learn English. They all work, pay taxes, etc. Why can't other people do that? Why do we have to have everything in English and Spanish? I don't think that we need to have everything in so many languages - English is the language here. I think it's fantastic and necessary to preserve your familie's culture and language - but why can't it be used at home or with family, friends and everything such as business, schools and governement be in the language of our founding fathers? Why keep trying to change what this country was made on? I feel sorry for those who are unhappy in their countries and want to come here - I really sympathize - seeing some of the stories really made me sad. I just think that people who come here need to work, pay taxes - become citizens like we are. I don't think it's too much to ask. It's a heated debate and the outcome is anyone's guess. That's just my opinion. Anyway, I better go. I should get to bed. Take care!!!

Another week has passed. 2 of my kids get out of school tomorrow for the summer at 11 am. My other child gets out next Friday. I am so not ready for summer!!!! Where did the school year go? Today we had to go to my daughter's kindergarten graduation. They gave such a nice little program. Very cute. Gotta run in a bit and pick up all the kids and head to an appointment. Never time to rest, lol. Tomorrow it will be grocery shopping. YUCK!! I hope to get to visit everyone this weekend. Hubby goes to nights again and I usually can't sleep much, so I stay up late and surf the net, work on my site, visit my friends.

Summer is here ealry - 90s throught the weekend! YUCK! I am not ready! I like 75-80 degrees, but I guess it isn't going to happen.

Mother's Day was nice, if not busy. We went to Mom and Dad's house for lunch. Hubby, baby and I then headed to his daughter's graduation and party. Then back to get the other three kids and mom's. The kids were so sweet - on Saturday morning there was a garage sale near our house. They wanted to go and buy me something for Mother's Day. My middle son, Montana, bought me a present and my mother as well, with his own money. My oldest daugher Adelina also bought me a gift with her own money and my oldest son Giuseppe borrowed a dollar from me, lol. They all got me some jewelry. On Friday, Montana's 3rd grade class had a special deal at school - Muffins for Moms. They had a little skit for us and three kinds of muffins, bottled water and hi-c drink boxes. It was so cute. They made us a neat gift - a cd case with a poem and drawing inside, along with a picture of our child. Adelina planted zinnia's and brought them home, a long with a homemade card. In 6th grade, Giuseppe doesn't get to do all that cute stuff anymore :( Sad, huh? Anyway, it was all so nice. Hubby bought me a boyd's bear figurine. He started that after Ariana was born - I have three so far. It's from her really - a card and a romance novel as well. Mom and Dad gave me a gift certificate for a hair cut. I need one bad. My hair is almost to my behind, but it desperate need of a trim and thinning out. I have so much hair. It's really thick and some natural curl. I grew it out from shoulder length over the past 2 years I guess. I love it, but it can be a pain sometimes. I got some really sweet cards in the mail from my Aunt, friend and brother and his wife too. I hope all you Mommie's had a good day. Well, I suppose I better go.

Here's my Friday Fun a day early (I gotta be ahead of the game sometime, lol)

:: Friday Fill-ins :: Just fill in the blank!! 1. The one thing I want to be sure I do this summer is ____________. Get a tan and have fun with the kids and hubby - lots of family activities! 2. My favorite thing to eat for breakfast is ____________. Plain bagel, toasted with cream cheese and fresh fruit, as well as coffee - gotta have my coffee!! 3. My favorite outfit is ____________. My boxer shorts and t-shirt, lol. 4. The accomplishment I am most proud of is ____________. My four kids! 5. The weirdest thing about me is ____________. Hmmmm, I have to think about that for a minute... 6. I want to become better at ____________. Exercising!! 7. My least favorite household chore is ____________. Laundry and cleaning bathroom! 8. My favorite music/song/artist is ____________. There is no way I can choose one - I love so many different artists and songs. From Country to Rock, R&B, Pop...George Strait, Nickleback, Matchbox 20, 3 Doors Down, SheDaisy, Rascal Flatts, Garth Brooks, Sugarland, Bon Jovi, Pat Green, Savage Garden, Mindy McCready, Blue County, Black-Eyed Peas...and so many more 9. The color I like least is ____________. WHITE!

I thought I would make a little post and do my Friday fun! We surviced two very busy days. I am beat. Ariana hasn't slept through the night since she started teething in February. She had slept all night from 1 month old, so it's depressing. I haven't had a good night sleep in ages. The elementary track meet was from 9 am until almost 4 pm!! Crazy! It was windy, sixties and not a lot of fun with a baby. I even went late but it still was a long day. The kids are wore out. It used to be until lunch time, but this year, they had a combined track meet with the other school in our district. We joined with another district a few y

3ears ago and unfortunately, a lot has changed. Small schools have a hard time keeping open these days. We lost our junior high and high school, so in our tiny town there is only elementary.

Tomorrow I have to go to Montana's third grade class for Muffins For Moms. They baked muffins and we are having a little Mother's Day party. Sweet! Then I am off to my mini part-time job and home to try and catch up with all that I have neglected with the busy past few days. Thankfully hubby is off tomorrow. I can't leave Ariana with anyone anymore. She started having stranger anxiety when she started teething and hasn't quit. Even with my Mother she cries when I leave. It's terrible. She won't stop crying either - She cried for 2 hours one time. The other three never did that. It's hard - hopefully she grows out of it soon. The doctor said it's very normal - usually 6-9 months old. I am ready for a date with my hubby. Hopefully it's soon. Okay, better go. Talk to you soon.

:: Family Friday :: 1. Do you come from a large family? Did you wish for a bigger family as a child? A smaller one? Why? With my extended family I come from a large family, but my immediate family is two brothers and my parents. I loved having such a large family, but was sad we moved away from New York where the majority of them are. We didn't get to grow up with all the cousins, etc. Between my Mom and Dad, we have 9 Aunts and Uncles and probably hundreds of cousins by now. I wish my kids could be around all of that. Family is so important and I think large families are great! 2. If you have children, how many do you have? Did think, growing up, that you would have more or less? I have four children. I thought I would have three, but life can surprise you. I wouldn't have it any other way. 3. If you could change one thing about your family, either parents & siblings or your own, what would it be? I would change the fact my middle brother doesn't stay in touch much - I want to keep in touch more often with him, but he really doesn't keep in touch a lot with anyone. 4. Give us a great family memory!! Every year growing up since we moved to Colorado when I was 2 1/2, we would drive back to New York and see all the family, up until I was 15. It was the best time - I wish we still did that.

I am getting bad with posting again. Sorry! Time just flies anymore. I think I am more busy staying at home with the kids then I was working a full-time job and having the kids, lol. It's crazy. School is almost out. Pray for me!!!

I have created a new blinkie web set for sale at my graphic site in the collections section. I have also created a Mother's day adoption which can be found in the linkware section. You can see it at the top of this page. Stop by and check it all out here. There is a big Mother's Day sale too.

Last night we had Montana and Adelina's spring program at school. Today I have to meet an old coworker for lunch. She's moving. Then this afternoon to an appointment for my older son Giuseppe. Tomorrow is an all day track meet for the elementary school. Friday I have to do my part-time job for an hour or so. Sunday my husband's daughter and niece graduate, plus lunch at my Mom and Dad's. I am tired just thinking about it. This is nothing yet though - when the boys are in sports in later years, I will wish for these days back, lol. Okay, gotta go and try and get presentable for my lunch date. Have a super day!! I will visit as soon as I can!

Just posting my Friday Fun. Have a good weekend!!

Friday Fiascos 1. Have you had any major fiascos this week? Yes - with pretty much every child in my house, lol. 2. Are you one of those people that seems to travel under a gray cloud of fiascos, both big and small? Yes - if it can happen, it usually happens to me. 3. What is the silliest fiasco you have had recently? Hmmm - can't think of a silly one off hand. Baby sneezed just as I gave her a big spoonful of baby food. That's about the only funny thing I can think of for this week.

Wow, once again it's been ages since I posted. Time just gets away from me! The weather was absolutely gorgeous today. 80 degrees and sunny. A few days ago we had rain, and 40 degree temps. Crazy. I can't believe school will be out in less than a month. Time flies. I am so not ready for summer. The kids always want to go, go, go. They get bored and drive me bonkers! I love them so much - just wish they would slow down, lol. It gets so hot, I can't stand it and I don't want to be out in it. Now, with a baby this summer, it should prove to be interesting. She's 8 months old.

Yesterday was my friend Ronnie's Birthday at Mable's Makings. I hope she had a good day. I have been working on pages and doing some drawing. I wish I had more computer time. Well, better get moving. I want to do some blog hoppin!! Take care and have a super weekend!!

15th, 8:40 pm

Just wanted to say Happy Easter. Hopefully I get to posting better soon. Take care!!

7th, 2:30 pm

Wow, I actually managed to post again so soon! It's a miracle! I have been busy working on my holiday getaway site. Also, the kids keep me very busy. I plan to try and get a lot done on my sites this weekend, hopefully. I am having a sale and specials at BackWoods Creations Graphics. Stop by and check it out.

We are having some yucky weather here. Windy, cold, and rainy today! It's gloomy - makes me want to curl up in bed and watch movies and eat all day, lol. It's crazy - yesterday half the state was under a blizzard warning and the other tornado warning! Insane weather!!

I am still trying to get some things done around the house on top of everything else. I am so slow at accomplishing one whole task anymore. It amazes me how laundry breeds, dishes muliply and the carpet needs vacuuming - I swear I could vacuum each day and still it wouldn't stay clean. I will have to as soon as Ariana starts to crawl though. I want to do some painting and reorganizing around here. It's spring - Spring Cleaning time. Where's the Nanny, Housekeeper/Maid and Chef when you need them? Oh and the gardner! Time to buy a lottery ticket. Okay, now to my Friday Fun...

Friday Fun Stuff 1. What is the most fun thing you can remember from being a kid? Ooh, that's a hard one. I'd have to say, going back East to New York State to visit family every year. We did that from after we moved from there when I was 2 1/2 until I was 15. I miss that. 2. What is your idea of fun? A trip to the mall? A movie? A day at the spa? Hmm. Normal idea of fun would be playing poker out with my hubby, or a shopping trip to a real city with tons of stores, but fantasty day of fun would be a day at the spa, lol. 3. What is the most fun part of your daily routine? Playing with my baby. 4. What is the least fun part of it? Cleaning, laundry, dishes, house. YUCK!!

Okay, I better move it. I visited everyone the other day and plan on stopping by again this weekend. Take care.

Oh my, it's been forever since I posted. I have been sooooooo busy! I got a members area open at BackWoods Creations Graphics. I am so excited. Click here to stop by and check it out. Time has flown. Between working on that, trying to redecorate, and keeping up with my four kids, I haven't been around much. I hope to catch up soon with all my online friends and do some blog hopping. Right now I need to get to bed - gotta be up in 5 hours. I hope everyone is ok. See you soon.

Oh my, it's been forever since I posted. I have been sooooooo busy! I got a members area open at BackWoods Creations Graphics. I am so excited. Click here to stop by and check it out. Time has flown. Between working on that, trying to redecorate, and keeping up with my four kids, I haven't been around much. I hope to catch up soon with all my online friends and do some blog hopping. Right now I need to get to bed - gotta be up in 5 hours. I hope everyone is ok. See you soon.

22nd, 3:15 pm

Hello! I can't believe how long it's been since I posted! Crazy. This story blows my mind - http://news.yahoo.com/photo/060221/480/213c200802374b9a9347d86ee7d99f76
I just don't understand why a person would want to have a child at that age. I wonder, is it fair to the child? I mean in 20 years, she'll be 82 years old. I don't know.

Anyway, I have been redecorating a bit. Also been doing a lot with my graphics site. Stop by and check it out if you are looking for some deals. BackWoods Creations Graphics. I have so many ideas, just not enough time to do it all! I put some gifts in my St. Patty's Cottage from Kellie! Thanks girl! Been busy with the kids. My oldest is really going to age me before my time. I will post about it later - kids are home from school. Gotta run. Hope to visit soon!!!! Take care.

I haven't had a lot of computer time. I can't believe it's been so long since I posted! Time flies faster each day. We had a light dusting of snow Sunday, but temps have been in the 50s the past couple of days. We had more winter in the fall! I have been trying to continue working on my site. I would love to have more hours in the day!!

I added some gifts at my Valentine's cottage from Connie. Thanks so much for those!! I hope everyone is doing well. I am going to try and do a little visiting now. Take care!!

Hello! I am working on my site again, plus helping my brother with his tax stuff. Have a meeting today at my son's school about his progress and all - he started at the beginning of the month at the other school. So far so good, or at least until I find out otherwise today.It's weird though, having him going to another town to school - getting him on the bus at 7:10 am. When I pick up the other two at school here in town, it feels funny not picking up three. I think it was a good move though - at least I hope so. He seems more into doing what he needs to do and not so unhappy. We'll see I guess.

Hubby got me some great birthday gifts! A new crockpot, smokeless ashtray, and a romance novel - I wanted a new crockpot and the ashtray and I love to read romance novels, so he done good! Woohoo - he usually always does awesome! Can't complain. He remembers what I say I guess - when mentioning oh, I want to get that, or I have always wanted that. Last year he got me a glider rocking chair - which I had always wanted. Gotta love him.

I want to go visiting later if I have time. For sure this weekend I will be doing lots of online stuff - hubby works nights so I usually don't sleep well. I stay up late and work on my site. Ok - better run. So much to do and so little time!! See you later.

Happy Birthday to me. 32 years old. My Mom had a little birthday for me at family dinner last night. She made me a cake and had ice cream, flowers, balloon, birthday tablecloth, and Happy Birthday signs up. She always makes everything so special for everyone. It was nice. Grandma got me a teddy bear - I have a gigantic collection of bears. My brother gave me a gift card to a movie place I rent from, my friend sent me a gift card for Hallmark, and Mom & Dad gave me garnet heart and diamond earrings, a gift certificate to get a Hot Stone massage, and a little star that is like a water globe that has Happy Birthday, confetti and glitter in it. My kids made me a card and my daughter put some things from around the house in a birthday gift bag - too cute. Mom called me this morning and told me Happy Birthday. No one in this house said a word. Kind of bums me out - I love holidays, birthdays. Hubby works until late tonight. Just me and the kids for dinner. I have three pieces of birthday cake mom sent home with me - Devil's food - chocolate with real whipped cream frosting. Might have to eat it all for lunch, lol.

I have been putting up my adoptions I have collected and still working on some new graphics for BWC. Busy bee - that's me. Gotta run and do some housework. It never ends. Laundry too - it breeds. Cleaned out a bunch of old papers and stuff off of my desk. Woohoo. Feels so good to get rid of stuff. I hope everyone had a good weekend!! Oh, thanks also to Imbi, Kellie and Nancze for the gifts! I have posted them in my gifts section and at my Valentine Cottage - some pages are there, but some is under construction!

I have been busydrawing, cleaning, doing laundry, running after kids, rocking baby, lol. Days fly by. I have so many ideas bouncing through my head for my graphics. I need more time in the day!!! I did get a new set for purchase up. Tons of adoptions. Now I am working on a few new collections, adoptions and linkware. I have been also working on my sites and getting my adoption collection back up. I have folders of adoptions from so many sites I used to have all up and when I moved to a new website, I never got them back up! Time to dust them off and show them off. There are so many cute adoptions. I am too addicted. I didn't want to make a gigantic site again, but it's invitable. I always say that and always end up doing it. I hope everyone is doing well. I will be by in the next few days if all goes well. It's 40s here now - breezy, but no winter - since fall, lol. Take care. Here's my Friday Fun....

1. What is the one thing that is guaranteed to brighten your mood, no matter what? Seeing my baby smiling at me 2. You have no place to be, no distractions, no responsibilities, & all the money in the world. What is your favorite thing to do by yourself? oh, I would have to get a massage, manicure, pedicure, go to a salon...get a makeover. With a friend? Shop till we drop. With family? Travel, shop 3. What is the most fun thing you have done today? Hmmm, sat in my p.j.'s all day, lol. This week? Ate Chocolate cake for lunch. I lead a boring life, lol.

Another week has passed. I still haven't figured out where the time goes. Been busy - moving my oldest son to the basement, painting his old room for my other son, keeping up with everyone. I am tired. Could use a week of sleep. I am working on redecorating for the next holiday on my site. I am also trying to get new graphics up at my graphic site. Hope to visit everyone today. I haven't had the chance lately. Kellie sent me this adorble gift - Thanks so much!!



Here's my Friday Fun for the past two Fridays...

Welcome to 2006, and the 1st Friday Fun of the year!! 1. What is the first event in your year? A birthday, an anniversary, a trip? Anything noteworthy!! Birthdays - we have 7 birthdays in our family this month! 2. Who was the first person you talked to in the new year? My Mom and my baby Ariana 3. Where were you as the clock turned to midnight? sitting at the computer...sad huh? 4. What is the one thing you want to happen in your life this year? be a better, happier person. In the interest of cleaning and organizing my house,…! 1. If you could choose 5 things that belonged to someone else in your household to fling, what would they be? Toys, toys, toys, toys, toys 2. What would be the worst 5 things that someone could fling of yours? papers, clothes, boxes, dust, cleaning products, lol 3. What are you the best at keeping organized? hmmmmm, bills? I am bad anymore. I need a personal assistant with everything. The worst? papers - keep to much stuff. 4. What is the one thing in your house that needs organizing the worst? the whole house.

I hope everyone is doing well. Talk to you soon. I am off to upload pages and visit a bit. Take care.

Oh my, where has the time gone? Right after the new year, my oldest daugher - she's 5, got a virus. Vomiting, diahrea. YUCK!!!!!!! Crazy stuff. It's been a fun time. She has been sick so much this year. It's terrible. Flu shots will be had by all children in the fall or whenver they do them. Tomorrow is my son's 9th birthday. I can't believe he's that old. I have been trying to get some more drawing done for my graphic site - have tons of stuff to add. Need to redecorate and take Christmas stuff down on my pages. Maybe this weekend I can get it done. I haven't had a chance to visit anyone at all either. I hope everyone is doing well. I better get going. It's late and I am not done with daily stuff before bed. Take care.

Oh my, where has the time gone? Right after the new year, my oldest daugher - she's 5, got a virus. Vomiting, diahrea. YUCK!!!!!!! Crazy stuff. It's been a fun time. She has been sick so much this year. It's terrible. Flu shots will be had by all children in the fall or whenver they do them. Tomorrow is my son's 9th birthday. I can't believe he's that old. I have been trying to get some more drawing done for my graphic site - have tons of stuff to add. Need to redecorate and take Christmas stuff down on my pages. Maybe this weekend I can get it done. I haven't had a chance to visit anyone at all either. I hope everyone is doing well. I better get going. It's late and I am not done with daily stuff before bed. Take care.

I am a little behind here. Been so busy - Christmas has come and gone already, can't believe it! I can't believe I am up at 3 am either. 3 kids had the flu, 2 adults and 1 baby have some kind of crappy cold. I don't know - Everyone was sick this week. It's not been the best Christmas vacation my kids have had. I feel bad for them. I am worn out and ready for a vacation, lol. Christmas was very different this year. Mellow I guess. I'll have to write more later. I am so beat. I wanted to post my Friday Fun, although it's a day late, and wish you all a Happy New Year!!!!!! I will probably post more later tonight. Hubby has to work and the 3 kids are at their Dad's house, Mom and Dad are out of town, so me and the baby will be home alone. I will have some quality computer time, lol. Take care.

Friday Finale As the new year approaches, I thought we’d take a look back at 2005! 1. What is the best thing that happened to you personally this past year? The birth of my baby Ariana Angel. 2. What is the best thing that you saw happen in the world around you? That's a hard one - have to give that more thought. 3. What is the biggest lesson you learned this year? Never assume - always find out the facts or what's really going on. Don't jump to conclusions. 4. What things do you hope change for you personally in the next year? Lose a few more pounds, be a better person then the year before. 5. What things do you hope change in the world around you? Crime to lessen, more peace 6. Do you have any resolutions? Lose weight, be a better mother, wife, friend, daughter, sister Have happy and wonderful new year!

I thought I'd post my Friday Fun answers. Hope everyone is having a lovely Holiday season!

Freezing on Friday In my part of the world, my outdoors is like a tundra! How about yours? It's like Spring, lol. Supposed to be 58 degrees today! 1. When you look outside your window, what do you see? Do you see snow, or do you see grass? I see grass. Our winter weather blew away. 2. For those in the tundra, what is your favorite keep-warm outfit? For those in warmer climes, what is your favorite keep-comfortable outfit? Right now, sweats and a t-shirt. I like to be comfy at home. Usually boxers and a t-shirt unless I have to go somewhere. 3. Would you rather be in super warm or super cold weather? This a subject of debate among soldiers deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq! I'd like a White Christmas!

Christmas is almost here. Kids are home for Christmas break. I am ready for a strong drink, calgon and maybe a vacation, lol. They get bored so easily!! I wish I had half of what they have as a kid!! I love my kids, don't get me wrong, but one thing I have noticed - along with several other kids these days, they are just plain ungrateful!! I can't figure it out - I have always pressed manners with them - always. They will not get anything without please and thank you when they ask for something. Expectations are so high these days - it's just plain wrong. I am going to have to come up with a plan to make them appreciate things a lot more!!

I swear, something is always going on around here. If we didn't have bad luck, I would say we have no luck at all. Hubby's truck has broke down again - last week. We are with one car and it sucks. I have been taking him to work or he's gotten a ride from someone. I hate being without a car with all the kids. We live in a tiny town - about 11 miles from any stores or doctors, etc. The only things we have here are a small convenience store, 1 restaurant, 1 bar, 1 liquor store, a swimming pool - not much. Now, Adelina is sick again. We are going on 2 months of her being sick with something - cold, then strep throat, now I think the flu. Crazy. Not good timing - she might be sick all through Christmas. She has a fever, is coughing, achy, stuffed up. I am pushing liquids, tylenol, ibuprofen. I hope no one else gets sick. Hubby is feeling the same too - but he's still chugging a long, going to work. I hope I don't get it - I don't have time to be sick!!!

If anyone is looking for graphics, adoptions, sig tags, gifts - I am having a sale on my graphic site. Buy one of anything, get one free, or if you only want one thing, get it for half price. Time to clean up and bring some new graphics in. Stop by and see if there is something you need! http://bwcg.graphicloverscafe.com

I still don't have a gift for my Dad. Terrible, huh? I was going to buy hime some pokerstars.com play money chips on ebay - but I was too late. He loves to play poker on that site and there have been people selling chips on ebay. I guess it will be scratch lottery tickets. He's a pain to buy for. Everyone else has been done and wrapped, but not him. I have been doing some baking. I think I will do a little more today. Take some goodies to the inlaws and my parent's house this weekend.

Looks like spring for Christmas weather, lol. It's to be in the 50s and 60s now through the weekend - yuck!! I wanted a white Christmas. We had snow and cold weather for the past month and now this. Darn. I am off to make some visits before baby is up! You all have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! Thanks Kellie for the gift!!!

It's snowing!! Soooooooooooo pretty outside. I am tired and busy. Today we go to a Christmas party at the nursing home my Grandmother is at. Me, Mom and my baby. My other three kids are with their Dad in Colorado for an early Christmas. They will be back to have another early Christmas at my parent's house this evening. Crazy. I have a million things to do and here I am on the computer. I must be out of my mind. I should have been in the shower and getting ready. Baby is sleeping - I am crazy. LOL.

I hope everyone is doing well. I better get out of here. I'll visit soon. Take care.

Friday Festivities, Part II 1. Have you finished your holiday shopping yet? Yes, except for my Dad's gift. He's so hard to buy for. 2. Do you give gifts to everyone in your family, or is it focused on kids? Or maybe pull a name? Everyone. I think pull a name might be a good way to go now - too many people, lol. 3. Do you exchange gifts with your friends as well? One 4. For those with questioning kids, what is your favorite explanation of why there are Santa’s in every store and how he can get around the world in a single night?! We told them once that Santa has a lot of helpers during Christmas. 5. Are you relieved or sad when the holidays are over? Both 6. What is your favorite thing about the holiday season,… and the least favorite? Favorite - the decorations, the music, the goodies. Least Favorite - the stree 7. Are you having a white Christmas, or can you see the grass?! So far, white Christmas. It's snowing!!!

15 th, 2:10 pm

I know I always say this, but where does the time go? I can't believe Christmas is almost here. Tonight the kids have their Christmas program. It's so windy and cold - yucky weather. I need to bake for Christmas still. Have 2 gifts to buy