Stacy family in Dallas

It's been a while.....

2009-10-08T13:37:00.000-07:00

Hello....... my blogger friends. I know it's been a while and for that I'm truly sorry.

With school in full swing and me going back to work full time I can't seem to find time to get anything done. We are all moved in our new home, (pics to come) as off last Tues. Most of the boxes are empty....thank goodness. However there are still a few more big projects underway.

Off to baseball practice, dinner with my girl friends and to do a little shopping.
NO SCHOOL for us tomorrow. It's our Fair day so we'll be out late enjoying our evening.

Miss everyone!!

Progress on our house

2009-07-25T20:23:00.000-07:00

One Monday morning

that same day - evening

walls are up on the outside

back view of the covered porch

This week - roof is up, house is fully wired, windows and doors are in.
instillation goes in Tues.

Hi everyone! So much has happened this month but I'm only going to share the important stuff. The progress on our house has been incredible! The builders are moving at lighting speed. It's amazing to see everything unfold right before your eyes. We go out to the site everyday. And I mean EVERYDAY, sometimes twice a day. (Glad it's only 10 min away or we'd be in trouble) It's now looking like a house not just land. We had our walk through with the builder before the sheet-rock goes up. It was to make sure we had everything wired the way we wanted it, outlets, phone jacks, TV cables where we wanted them. We made a few minor changes but nothing major. I just can't wait to see the house finished. Estimated date of completion is still August.
Here are a few pics of what they have done this month.

2009-07-15T10:42:00.000-07:00

My computer has crashed, AGAIN! I thought it was fixed but apparently it wasn't. Anywhooooo, our house is framed and moving rather quickly. We are very excited and ready to be making the move final! They are still shooting for August. BE praying for us that everything continues to go smoothly.
Hugs and kisses!!!

craziness...

2009-06-29T10:41:00.001-07:00

Going to the Zoo
VBS 2009

Week 3 on our house

B's tournament this weekend

He's OUT!!!

Hello friends. I know it's been a while. I'ts been a bit crazy around here. Let me fast forward.....the house being built, baseball tournaments (which by the way are over as of this weekend), C is off on her 2 week tour to Boston, Canada and New York, dog sitting for friends, and trying to be mommy and a wife. I know I've left out many things. I am worn out by the end of the day but, I have to keep going.

C gets home Thursday evening and we leave for SA Friday morning just in time to take our family vacation. Which in fact WE despartley need.

I wanted to post of few pics of what's going on in our neck of the woods.

I hope all of you are having a great summer.

C on New England Tour

2009-06-22T09:31:00.000-07:00

C (in the green) waving "Bye"
Her group

The entire group

At the airport

Saturday morning we dropped C off at the airport for her 2 week New England tour with the SWCC. She was so excited to be going on this trip and I didn't relalize how much I was going to miss her. She finally called yesterday on Fathers Day. All I heard was excitment in her voice. Which in fact made it easy for me. They are in Boston right now. Yesterday they sang at the Old North Church. Tomorrow they are headed to Canada. They will be there for a few days then heading to NY. (that's where the fun begins) She so excited about the Broadway shows she will be going to - The Lion King, Mary Poppins and Billy Elliott.

Pray for C and the entire SWCC. They return home July 2nd.

Thanks!

Happy Father's Day!

2009-06-20T19:18:00.000-07:00

Daddy, I love you and I can't wait to play laser tag with you again. Have a wonderful day!

- B

Happy Father's day to you Daddy - I love you! And I make you cupcakes....(laugh)

- L

Daddy, sorry I can't be here for Father's day but I want you to know you are the BEST daddy! Thank you for giving me your ears and toes.....hehehehe (this is what she wrote in her card before she left on tour) I love you Daddy!!!

- C

Daddy and all 3 kiddos

You have been an amazing father to our children. I can't thank you enough. We are truly blessed!!

i heart faces.....sepia

2009-06-15T05:12:00.000-07:00

i heart faces is a photography blog that has weekly photo contest of faces. The theme this week is "sepia".

My oldest Courtney on her 11th birthday.

many blessings

2009-06-13T10:01:00.001-07:00

I am truly blessed to have a wonderful husband who loves me for who I am. 3 beautiful healthy children who show me unconditional love.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!

Grilling Goodness

2009-06-12T11:34:00.000-07:00

Grilling Goodness
1. What's the heaviest thing in your purse?
My wallet of course, it's full of pictures, c cards, check book and coins!
2. Do you mostly use cash or debit/credit cards?
both - most of the when I go some where I always try to have cash in hand.
3. Do you cut your hair shorter in the summer or pull it up a lot?
pull it back a lot epically in this Texas sun.
4. Do you like your man scruffy or clean shaven?
Scruffy because he's always so clean shaved I like him looking rough from time to time. I know weird.
5. What have your children done/said to embarrass you lately?
Our 2 yr old loved watching a cartoon called Calliou. In their theme song he says "I'm a big boy" so of course she thinks she's a boy too. I explained to her she's a girl like me and her big sissy. She doesn't get it! She told a lady at the store that she had a wee wee like her daddy and bubba. Even pulled her dress up and pointed to herself. I was so embarrassed!
6. Do you use plug-in type air fresheners around the house?
I sure do! I can't live without them. I also use them as a night light
7. Do you have any interest in the NBA or NHL finals? (Do you even know who's competing?)
Only if the Spurs are playing..
8. What is weighing heavily on your mind lately?
Our new house. The rain has stopped people, get started!

11/52

2009-06-11T05:23:00.000-07:00

I'm participating in a year long challenge, created by Carin at Forever In Blue Jeans. The goal is to be in one picture a week, for 52 weeks. Since us moms are always behind the camera, this gives us a chance to get out in front and be in the pictures with our family. So, click here if you want to join in on the fun!

L and I at the AirHogs baseball game about a week ago. She was terrified of the mascot so she pretty much stayed on my lap throughout the entire game.

more pictures.....

2009-06-10T11:07:00.000-07:00

Wordless Wednesday

2009-06-10T10:28:00.001-07:00

baby playing in the water

brother in law Eddie, Reid and Lynssi

Stacy and Puente kids

June 2009

2009-06-08T11:48:00.000-07:00

Heading out to see the king of country music
my hubby

Cowboy Stadium

Reba

Leann

George

Blake

Hey guys, I know it's been forever. We have had so much going on since schools have let out last week. Choir performances, George Strait concert, baseball camp, house guests and getting our house. I haven't had much time to sit and relax...much less breathe.

I am very excited that we will FINALLY be closing today at 4 on our loan to start building our home. C had her last choir performance Sunday before she leaves on her 2 week tour to Boston, Canada and NY.

B started baseball camp in CH. He's having a blast!!

Saturday was the opening day of the new Cowboy Stadium in Arlington, Texas. My hubby and I got to go to the George Strait concert. And let me tell ya. We had so much FUN! We also got to see Reba Mcentire, Blake Shelton and Leann Womack. They ROCKED the stadium!!!!

Here are a few pics I took this weekend.

Wordless Wednesday

2009-06-03T12:01:00.000-07:00

Wordless Wednesday

2009-05-27T11:35:00.001-07:00

2 days until summer!

MIA

2009-05-21T14:50:00.000-07:00

Hey guys! Sorry I have been MIA lately but my computer is still getting fixed. I'm hoping to get it back this weekend. Seems like it's been forever, in a sense it has been 2 weeks!. We have had a long week. We just wrapped up the baseball season, yesterday. And boy, are we proud of those boys. They had a awesome season!!
Our oldest is getting ready to leave on a 2 week summer tour with the select choir group. They will be going to Montreal, Canada - Boston and New York. She's super excited about it!! Keep us in prayer!
Tomorrow is field day for both kiddos. More SUN for us!!
We've reached the end of the school year. Yay!! The kids can't wait for summer to begin. And quite frankly, neither can I.
I just found out today that I will be returning to work next Fall. WOOHOO - A prayer answered!!!
Our house papers are being finalized - it has taken longer than we expected but that's OK. We know everything will work out.

I hope everyone has a great holiday weekend.

Quick story that I wanted to share before I go -
L and I went to the Dallas Zoo today with a few of our good friends. We enjoyed it!!
Too funny so I have to share - as soon as we walk in I ask L what she would like to see. It went a little like this...
Me: L what animals would you like to see first?
L: I want to see Gorillas mamma.
Me: Ok, lets go see them.
(as we got closer, i could see the excitement in her eyes. Mind you she had NEVER seen the real thing. She only knew the ones in her books., the last time we were at the zoo was when she was 7 months old...sooo.....)
We pull up and I could clearly see it sitting by the window, but she never saw it coming. As she approached the glass window to look in. It stood up and looked her right in the face. She let out the LOUDEST scream and ran!!!
L: I just want tooooo goooo HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It took her a while to get out of the stroller again. It was so sad but too funny!
We talked about it all the way home and had to share it with everyone who would listen.

This weekend we are headed to Farmers Branch for a weekend tournamnet - fun, fun!!!

I HEART FACES - laughter

2009-05-12T10:52:00.000-07:00

i heart faces is a photography blogsite that hosts weekly photo contests for both kids and adults. This week's theme is "laughter" and since I always have my camera in tow and love to take pictures this easy for me.

My adult entry is a picture of me and my husband at my 30th birthday bash. We had a blast hanging with old friends.

Anytime that our little one can talk us into taking her to the park. This is where we end up most of the time. She was laughing the entire time. Too cute!

Not Me Monday!

2009-05-11T10:39:00.001-07:00

Welcome to Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.

I absolutely did not have the best time with my 2 girls Friday evening. WE didn't have dinner at Chickfila. And we didn't go to the movie theater to see 17 Again. It was not a cute movie either....hehehe

My husband did not (as the kids would say it) PIMP my ride this weekend. Who does that as a gift for their wife for Mothers Day....

I did not eat the best burger at Red Robin on Saturday while on a date with my hubby.

I certainly did have a greatest day with my family yesterday. And I am truly not blessed to have them in my life.

10/52

2009-05-07T11:21:00.000-07:00

Are you a mom? Are you missing from the picture? Most moms I know are, but here is a great meme that gets us moms out from behind the lens and into the spotlight!
My oldest daughter and I at the mall on her birthday!

Not Me's

2009-05-04T11:21:00.000-07:00

- Still no computer....it's really NOT starting to wear on me! Seems like the guy is in a rush to get it fixed. Don't ya think??
- It was not me who ran 1/2 mile with my daughter in my arms in the rain storm while at my sons baseball tournament in McKinney this weekend,. I also didn't almost lose my jeans because they were so WET.
- We also did not get confirmation Friday that we will be closing on our house in 2 weeks or less.
- I didn't go to Charming Charlies this weekend to buy my Mother's Day gift already. Nope not me!
- I didn't have date night Friday with my hubby. We didn't go eat Macaroni Grill and go to the movie theater either. What fun would that be,.
- We did not pick out our new refrigerator this weekend. Aand we did not change our minds more than once.
- We also did not make more changes to our new house plans.

I'M NOT A HACKER...

2009-05-01T00:45:00.000-07:00

I'm a guest poster!!!

Yay! This is my very first time doing this for someone, so I'm kinda nervous!! I'm Alicia from More Than Words, and I'm so honored that Roni would ask me to do a post for her today while her computer is getting fixed! I know the feeling, so I am more than happy to help her out!

Speaking of computers, my grandma and a couple of my aunts pitched in to get my mom a laptop for her birthday. My mom recently got laid off from her job, and without a computer at home, it can be very inconvenient to have to go to the library to use one. Especially looking for a new job..it's just hard!

Anyway, they had it sent here because they knew I would be able to get it started for her, and help her out with the basic functions. My mom was super excited to come over the next day and try it out!

But, before she came, I had to pray and ask the Lord to PLEASE give me the patience to show her how to use it because..uh..how do I say this nicely? Let's just say things can just go right over her head sometimes. You get what I'm saying?

Anywho..I showed her how to turn on the laptop, open the DVD drive, bookmark pages, shut it down..you know...all the basic knowledge she needs to have. I felt pretty confident that she could handle it from there! I think she was mostly excited that she could play CD's and DVD's on it! LOL!

She ends up calling me about 30 minutes later, and we were back at square one.

I want to share some of the questions she was asking me..it's hilarious now just thinking of it.

I'm not making any of this up..I promise you! Here goes...

"I just talked to Auntie Ofelia (her sister), and she was wondering how I could watch a DVD if I didn't have internet service yet?"

"The DVD player isn't working. Am I supposed to turn the computer on for it to work?"

"Do I need Wi-Fi to watch a DVD?"

"It doesn't have a handle?"

"Does it have Ebay?"

"You mean, I can bring this to the library and use it there?"

"Do I have to stand in the kitchen while I'm using this?"

There was probably more, but those are the ones that stick out the most. I don't even want to tell you what my answers were to her because then you would think I was very rude..LOL!

She started getting frustrated and said, "I'm just going to turn this off. I'm scared I'm going to break it. How do I do that again?"

Lord..help me!! :)

Gotta love her!

Hello blogworld!!

2009-04-30T13:28:00.000-07:00

Hello! While Roni's computer is on the brink, I told her I would love to be a guest "poster"

I am LeAnn from Tollesons4him and to those who do not know me, I am a mom of two wonderful girls and a wife to a wonderful (most of the time) hubby. As I racked my brain on what to post about It finally came to me.......

F.R.I.E.N.D.S

We are all friends, right. We are friends with our daughters, our sons, our mothers, our fathers, sisters, brothers,etc. We all have a best friend or even a couple of best friends. Our friends are with us when we have the best days and they are there when we need their shoulders to cry on.

They know the many dark secrets that no one else knows and they also know better than to EVER share those secrets. I love all of my friends and Roni is really a very special and very dear friend of mine who I know would do anything for me or my family and I would do anything for her and her family!!

Here is a sweet poem I found and this is to all of you Friends out there!!!

Thank You, Friend
Thank you, friend, for all the things

That mean so much to me--For concern and understanding

You give abundantly.
Thanks for listening with your heart;

For cheering me when I'm blue;

For bringing out the best in me;

And just for being you.
Thanks for in-depth conversation

That stimulates my brain;

For silly times we laugh out loud;

For things I can't explain.
For looking past my flaws and faults;

For all the time you spend;

For all the kind things that you do,

Thank you; thank you, friend.
By Joanna Fuchs

Computer crash!

2009-04-29T11:27:00.000-07:00

My computer at home crashed. It will probably be a few days before I get it up and running.

Miss everyone! Have a great week!

More b-day pics

2009-04-25T18:01:00.000-07:00

Ice Skating at Parks Mall

Aunt Lynssi wanted to try hats on too,. So cute!

Chocolate sundaes

Barbie and L

C's birthday pics

2009-04-25T17:36:00.000-07:00

Cheese Cake Factory
This is an autograph picture of Selens Gomez. Weird story......my high school friend Brabie. Yes, and that's her name. Anyway....her aunt works at a bank in CH near our house and she so happened to go in there one day to open up an account and met this lady (her aunt). She noticed a picture on her desk of this young beauty. She said "You know Selena"? My friend Barbie said, I don't know her but I know of her.
Anyway, long story short she was able to get a picture autograph for her to give to my daughter. She was super excited when she opened her gift. She had to take ot out to make sure it was a real picture.

Her table on the morning of her birthday!

C and her cousin shopping

Happy 8th Birthday Bubba!

2009-04-24T10:21:00.000-07:00

Today is my sons 8th birthday. He was so excited this morning when he woke up. Normally it takes about 15 mins to get him up and going. All I had to say is "PRESENTS" and he was running. We love you big guy!!

We are celebrating this weekend. I probably won't have pictures of his birthday party because they are going to North Richland Hills to Laser Quest. And since it's dark in there and it's a BOY party. I doubt my hubby will want to be taking pictures. He's also going to have a few boys to look after.

I will have pictures of Sissy's Mall savager hunt today. I'll try to post them this weekend.

Happy Friday!

9/52

2009-04-22T20:01:00.000-07:00

I'm participating in a year long challenge, created by Carin. The goal is to be in one picture a week, for 52 weeks. Since us moms are always behind the camera, this gives us a chance to get out in front and be in the pictures with our family. Fun challenge, right? You can join too! Just jump in right now and let me know you're playing along! Carin has added a Mr. Linky on Thursdays...so that we can check out each others pictures.

My daughter took this picture of me yesterday while we were downtown taking her pictures. She also loves taking pictures. She even showed me how to pose.

I wasen't really expecting to be in any pictures so spare the outfit. lol

Happy Birthday Sissy!

2009-04-22T04:24:00.000-07:00

Happy 11th Birthday Sissy!

My little girl is 11 today! I can't believe it's already been 11 yrs. It seems like just yesterday.

She's had a rough 2 weeks. Last week we found out that she had staph on a teeny tiny insect bite on her shoulder that then turn into a HUGE sore. (I'll bare the details) We got her on an antibiotic but that particular one didn't work (of course) it seemed to grow in size after 2 days so I back to the Dr we go for the follow up. Change her antibiotic again. Paid a ridiculous amount (even with insurance) That seemed to fix the problem - Thank goodness!

Yesterday she wakes up covered in hives from head to toe. Yup, 6 days after taking the same antibiotic...that also worked by the way, breaks her into hives. It looks a lot worse today than yesterday. Poor thing I didn't want her to go to school today looking the way she does. Plus, to add to her misery - it's itchy!!!

Benadryl is not working people!!!!!

They also told me to use Zyrtec. Not sure if that's working either but we will try it. Help!!!! Any one know what else we can do to ease the pain??

So....today on her actual birthday she will be home from school with hives.
The nurse said it could last a week. Hang in there love bugs!

Friday is her shopping birthday party - maybe that will be the cure.

(pictures to come)

I heart you......

We love you Sissy!

I heart Faces - Self Portrait

2009-04-21T04:24:00.000-07:00

This week I Heart Faces is all about the art of DIY photography also known as self-portraits. It's simple, click on the link to enter your self portriat.

Not Me Monday

2009-04-20T10:47:00.001-07:00

It's that's time again - Not Me Monday!

I didn't have to sign papers Friday to start the building process of our dream home. Nope not me!

It wasn't me who was so excited to have family come visit this weekend.

It wasn't me who enjoyed doing a photo shoot of my twin cousins who were so cute while taking the pictures. And they didn't turn out that great either!

I also wasn't that impressed with myself at all!!!

It was not me who cheered for my son when he caught a HOT ball coming staright to him at 3rd base. It wasn't pretty either!

8/52

2009-04-16T05:18:00.000-07:00

********************52 Weeks********************
52 Weeks is a year long challenge for YOU to be in a picture once a week for 52 weeks. We are always the ones behind the camera, this is YOUR chance to get out in front and be in the pictures with our family.
Me with my beautiful sister in law Collye. This was taken back in December during Christmas.

Get busy and start taking pictures of yourself!

Wordless Wednesday

2009-04-15T15:01:00.001-07:00

Fun Meme

2009-04-14T11:46:00.000-07:00

I saw this meme over at Randi's Beauty Be Good and thought it was really cool! Go check out her blog, it's great and so is she!! I promise she will make you laugh - out loud at that!!

8 Things I'm Looking Forward To

1- Summer - when I don't have to get up super early to get the kids ready and out the door to school. And flip flop weather!!
2- Meeting with the builder tomorrow so we can FINALLY start building our dream home.
3- Date nights, trying to do them more often.
4- Celebrating my 2 oldest kids birthdays, this month.
5- Going back home in May to my grandmothers 90th birthday bash!
6- Summer shopping, which I have already started doing. It just needs to get warmer.
7- spending time with my family and friends is always nice.
8- growing old with Mr. Wonderful

8 Things I Did Yesterday

1- took the girls to the Dr
2- came home to clean my house and washed everything!!!!!
3- went to the gas station to fill up - Arrrr!!!
4- paid a ridiculous amount of money on C's meds with insurance and it was still UGH!!
5- went to Sonic to buy more crushed ice....ahhhh so refreshing!
6- went to my son's baseball game - so fun!
7- bought my hubby new wind pants
8- gave myself a neon orange colored pedi

8 Things I Wish I Could Do
1- tell people how I really feel.
2- jump out of a plane by myself.
3- sew so I could make my girls their dresses and hair bows.
4- cook different types of food
5- drink more water
6- ride a motorcycle by myself.
7- work out more often
8- go on vacation with just my hubby once a year.

8 Shows I Watch
1- American idol
2- CSI - Miami
3- Breaking Bad
4- Dallas Swat
5- Big People Little World
6- First 48
7- Jon and Kate plus 8
8- Cailliou ( with the little one) lol

The rules are to pick 8 people to play along.
If you want to play, go ahead!!!

I Heart Faces Spring/Easter

2009-04-14T11:26:00.001-07:00

This weeks theme at I ♥ faces is Easter/Spring
My sweet girls

Not Me Monday

2009-04-13T04:51:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.

I did not take my oldest daughter to the pediatrician to find out she had staph infection on a mosquito bite that did not get infected at all. And it did not look that bad! (YIKES!)

I did not go shopping for... not 1 but 2 new pairs of running shoes. I'm not trying to tell my body anything....nope not me.

I did not enjoy church yesterday and I didn't get emotional after every song. Who does that.

My son did not come home with poison oak Saturday after staying at a friends house. Nope not B, he's a boy he doesn't' like playing in the woods.

My youngest did not brake out into hives Saturday evening after our little Easter egg hunt.

I am not taking 2 out of 3 kids to the Dr today. CERTAINLY NOT ME.......AGAIN!!

I didn't not enjoy the 3 day weekend with my family at all. WE didn't have the BEST time either by ourselves.

Texas Bluebonnets 2009

2009-04-10T14:01:00.000-07:00

Sisters

Angela and I - thank you for being such a great friend. I don't know what I'd without you.

Our oldest - C

Texas Bluebonnets 2009

7/52

2009-04-09T06:50:00.000-07:00

I'm participating in a year long challenge, created by Carin. The goal is to be in one picture a week, for 52 weeks. Since us moms are always behind the camera, this gives us a chance to get out in front and be in the pictures with our family. Fun challenge, right? You can join too! Carin has added a Mr. Linky on Thursdays so that we can check out each others pictures.

Giveaway

2009-04-08T14:21:00.000-07:00

My new friend JAM at JAM's Own Reality is hosting this great giveaway. Her goal is to reach 100 followers! I think she's surpassed that. Check it out and follow the rules for your chance to win this beautiful necklace..

Wordless Wednesday

2009-04-08T10:06:00.001-07:00

Our girls - 9 yrs apart

My little girl, not so little anymore. She will be 11 on the 22nd, hard to believe. We love you Sis!

I HEART FACES - Best Buds

2009-04-07T10:45:00.000-07:00

i heart faces is a photography blogsite that hosts weekly photo contests of faces for both kids & adults. This weeks contest theme is "My Friend & I," and since I always have my camera in tow & I love to take pictures of my kids faces & their cute friends...this is a wonderful & easy contest for me to enter. To join in the fun & enter just visit their blog here.

C and her cousin Elizabeth

Making it a Happy Home Monday

2009-04-06T14:56:00.000-07:00

Hello, y'all. It is time for another "Making a Happy Home Monday." This is a blog carnival that I started a few months back, in most part to keep me accountable to my own job.By posting pictures and doing this every week, I hope to encourage and inspire others to do the same....or something similar. You see, if your home is in chaos (or C.H.A.O.S.), then I just don't see how you can be happy. I know I can't. BUT, it is hard to make myself do stuff sometimes. So, I have decided to focus on one thing at a time. I might only do 1 thing per week...I might do 1 thing per day, but the point is, I'm doing SOMETHING. I try to make certain areas prettier, neater, or more functional.That being said, I would love for you to join me in this. Post some before and after pictures if you can. Describe things you are doing. Give me some ideas of areas I have forgotten about. This is our closet. I colored coordinated everything.

I need a bigger closet - in my next house

Life is the Highway....

2009-04-04T14:36:00.000-07:00

We try to have date night a few times a month because we think it's very important to us. Last night was our night. And not to mention the weather was perfect. My husband made all the plans for the night.

*note* last week we went for a motorcycle ride around town, no highways just up and down major roads frequently used.

Well, last night we decided to we go to dinner and go for another bike ride around the next town ( 15 miles aways) on the highway. I was a bit nervous. I have to admit but, excited all at the same time.

As soon as the sitter made it to my house. We were up and ready to hit the road.

I have admit I wasn't as scared as I thought I was going to be. Maybe it's because I did a lot of praying before we left. It sure helps me relax. My prayer was along the lines of .....Lord be with us both on this bike ride - and..... I don't want to be road kill tonight so please keep us safe.... I had to laugh thinking God was probably laughing at me but I was saying what was on my mind at the time. (I know I'm crazy to even think that)

We ended up going on a motorcycle double date with our great friends, Brad and Stephanie. I'm so glad they joined us. It made it that much more FUN to see another couple enjoying the ride as much as we did.

After eating at the Olive Garden, the boys (our hubbys) started their bikes. You all know what restaurants are like on weekends - JAMMED PACKED!! Anyway, there was a group of young HS boys and girls outside waiting to be seated as we exited the restaurant. And I have to say the look on their faces as we loaded the bike, and as they started the bikes was hilarious. They both had different reactions. You just had to be there.

My thoughts is that the girls were saying - they are riding on those bikes. And the boys jaws just dropped and their face said it all.

I did take one picture on myself before we left since I couldn't take my camera. sniff, sniff....

And I can understand why. I think at one point we were pushing 90. Yes, this I wasn't aware of until we made it to the restaurant and my friend mentioned how fast we were going.

What do you think about motorcycles? Have you ever been on one??

A chance to win!

2009-04-02T10:10:00.000-07:00

Check out this cool website,
http://www.designmom.com/2009/03/ask-design-mom-week.html

Design Mom is having one of the best giveaways - $300 dollars worth. Check it out!

6/52

2009-04-02T04:28:00.001-07:00

I'm participating in a year long challenge, created by Carin. The goal is to be in one picture a week, for 52 weeks. Since us moms are always behind the camera, this gives us a chance to get out in front and be in the pictures with our family. Fun challenge, right? You can join too! Carin has added a Mr. Linky on Thursdays so that we can check out each others pictures.

Me & Lynssi (sister in law)

Wordless Wednesday

2009-04-01T04:37:00.000-07:00

I HEART FACES - POUTING!

2009-03-31T09:02:00.000-07:00

Pick a category and show us your face! This week’s theme is: Pouting (Kids); Anything Goes (Pets). I picked Kids Pouting since my little one is good at that.

Click on the link to enter your photo. Good luck!

WARNING - BRAGGING

2009-03-30T09:23:00.000-07:00

WAY TO GO STORM!

Even though baseball consumes a big part of our lives, I just can't help but LOVE the sport even more. I love EVERYTHING about it, whether it involves me playing , or watching anyone of my family members play, I just can't seem to get enough. I really enjoy watching my own son play ball though. He's an awesome little ball player!! In fact R and I always think about what it's going to be like when he actually gets to play HS baseball. It only gets better!~

Not Me Monday

2009-03-30T04:37:00.000-07:00

It is a new week, and time for another Not Me! Monday, where I confess to the stupid-mommy blunders I did not commit last week. Please remember to keep the creator of this carnival, MckMama, and her baby Stellan in your prayers this week.

It was NOT me who went to lunch with my hubby Friday after he took the day off from work to rest. We did not enjoy ourselves either.

It was NOT me who left the house Saturday morning before the sun rise.

It was NOT me that took everyone out Saturday morning in the cold, windy weather to a baseball tournament. It was not cold at all. It was only in the 30's and the wind was blowing HARD!

It was NOT me who watched Fireproof this weekend and cried like a baby. Nope not me.

It was NOT me that had to miss church due to my sons baseball tourney. Who would do such thing.

It was NOT me that took a ton of pictures at the tourney yesterday after the won the championship!!! And I was not proud of them either, being that they played up at this tournament. (9Uboys) that means all these boys were 9 and up.

I did NOT go on a motorcycle ride with my husband yesterday evening and I did not enjoy it either. I also didn't enjoy wearing his helmet and jacket. He also didn't hold my hand at one moment during the ride. Who does that.

My Photos

2009-03-27T08:22:00.000-07:00

Support Our Troops - Giveaway!

2009-03-26T19:31:00.000-07:00

The Support-Our-Troops Giveaway!
Click on the link below
http://2under2whew.blogspot.com/2009/03/giveaway-update.html

5/52

2009-03-26T04:31:00.001-07:00

Are you a mom? Are you missing from the pictures? Most moms I know are, and now there is a meme that brings us moms out from behind the lens and puts us in front of the camera! I know it can be scary, but it truly is lots of fun! Carin over at Forever in Blue Jeans set up this wonderful year long meme that does just that~Brings us out from behind the lens and puts us in the spotlight!

River Walk in San Antonio

THANK YOU MESA!!

2009-03-25T09:29:00.002-07:00

I was so happy when I got home earlier, because I found a big box on my porch. I received my gifts I won a few weeks ago from my sweet friend Mesa.

Thank you so much Mesa! I love the purses and the cookies were delish!!!! You really need to start your own cookie shop.

I also received a book, 2 pink plates, and a sweet card that I was not expecting. From the bottom on my heart THANK YOU!!!!

Wordless Wednesday

2009-03-25T09:23:00.000-07:00

Sign Giveaway!

2009-03-25T09:13:00.001-07:00

Just wanted to let you know that there is a wonderful giveaway on my new friend April's blog. Go check out Say It On A Sign . She makes the cutest signs for your home.
Good Luck!!

More Giveaways

2009-03-24T11:32:00.000-07:00

Today, I was visiting one of my bloggy friends over at Pieces of me and she was giving a heads up on a great giveaway from All Sugared Up. There's nothing like a good o' scrub; and, by the looks of of them, they don't get any better than these. So head on over to enter. Every lady deserves to be pampered.

I HEART FACES - NO FLASH!

2009-03-24T04:18:00.000-07:00

Baby watching the big kids play in the water last year during our spring break.

It's all about the Natural Light this week!
i heart faces is a photography blogsite that hosts weekly photo contests of faces for both kids & adults. This weeks contest theme is "No Flash," and since I always have my camera in tow & I love to take pictures of my kids faces...this is a wonderful & easy contest for me to enter. To join in the fun & enter just visit their blog here.

Not Me Monday!

2009-03-23T05:47:00.000-07:00

Well I am back for more Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.

* I did not have a great week with my family back home. And it was not fun either.

* San Antonio is not a good place to take your family on spring break. The food on the River Walk was horrible too!!! Trust me you would not like it there either.

* I also didn't enjoy the warm South Texas weather all week long...

* Went to a HS baseball game Tuesday evening to see our nephew and he did not hit 2 RBI's that night. The Stacy clan was also not cheering for him!

* We didn't eat at our favorite restaurant 2 days in a roll this past week. It wasn't that great at all!!

* I didn't do any shopping at the River Center Mall while in SA Thursday. What could I possibly need??

* I didn't take over 500 photos of my family on Spring break . Nope not me. Why would I do such thing.

Spring Break - Day 1

2009-03-22T15:39:00.000-07:00

This was the day we got to SA to my sister in laws. The kids, as always, have a blast there.

San Antonio River Walk

2009-03-22T15:15:00.000-07:00

4/52

2009-03-21T14:02:00.000-07:00

This picture was taken by my sister in law yesterday at Landa Park in New Braunfuls, Tx. We enjoyed the warm Texas sun.

Another Giveaway

2009-03-13T20:21:00.001-07:00

They are giving away free stuff!! From now until April 15, we are giving away entries for a drawing for $75 worth of free stuff from our store! That's equal to 3 free tees of your choice!All you have to do to get an entry is grab a button from one of the sidebars and add it to your blog on the sidebar. Then leave them a comment, with your blog address, and you're good to go!If you're a super achiever, you can write up a blog post about our site, and you'll receive 3 entries. Add a button to the side bar AND write a blog post, and you'll get 5 entries. Exciting stuff, huh?Now go, and spread the word!

http://wildoliveliveit.blogspot.com/

Friday Favorites!

2009-03-13T08:19:00.000-07:00

GIVEAWAY!!!
My new friend is doing another cool giveaway. This time it's a $15 dollar McDonald's Gift card. You can find her over at Carma Sez's Giveway.
I have to admit, I'm guilty - I go there everyday after dropping the big off at school. Coffee is only 1.29 so if I were to win, that with would be OVER 14 cups of coffee! Outstanding! (Do you like gift cards?) I know I do! Stop wasting time and head on over and read all the details on how to enter this giveaway!

Spring is here!
I will be out of town all next week for spring break vacation. I know for sure that I will not be near a computer. So with that being said. I will not be able to blog or post pics. I will try to at least check my email. That I know I can do.

I'm going to try to relax and visit with family and enjoy the warm south Texas weather. I hear it's been a little cool, but no where near what we have had the past few days here in the DFW area. ( I guess mother nature needed to water the wild flowers)

I am taking my camera along on our vacation (as usual) so I will have a lot to post when I get back to town.

Have a great weekend my blogging sisters!!!

3/52

2009-03-12T05:50:00.000-07:00

I'm participating in a year long challenge, created by Carin. The goal is to be in one picture a week, for 52 weeks. Since us moms are always behind the camera, this gives us a chance to get out in front and be in the pictures with our family. Fun challenge, right? You can join too! Carin has added a Mr. Linky on Thursdays so that we can check out each others pictures.

This is my family at Sea World San Antonio last yr during our spring break. It's that time again! Tomorrow the kids have half day and we are headed back to SA, not only to vacation but to see our family. Happy Spring everyone!!!!

I WON!!!

2009-03-11T11:39:00.000-07:00

My new friend over at , The Bush Family, http://mesa1978.blogspot.com/, just sent me a message that I won her giveaway. I can't believe I won....I'm so excited about her homemade cookies, but I'm most excited about my new purse that I won!!!
She's great!! And she is always doing cool giveaways. Head over to her blog and tell her Roni sent you.
Thanks Mesa!! You ROCK!

WW

2009-03-11T04:40:00.001-07:00

Trash to Treasure

2009-03-11T04:21:00.000-07:00

My husband comes home one day and says "Honey, go look in the back of my truck". I was so excited because I know my husband, he never thinks to pick up something on the side of the road much less a dumpster. If you knew my husband you would just know that's just not him. Well, he did and I am so happy that he did. He found these 2 lockers in the dumpster where he works. I'm just sad there wasn't more. I could have used another set.
We unloaded them and have been working on them since day 1. 2 weeks later and we have finally finished our project. There was a lot of sanding, painting, oiling and fixing a few minor dents.
This past Sunday my hubby hung them up so that the kids could start using them. The kids are so excited they finally get to use their lockers..... AND because they have lockers at home.
Here are some before and after pictures I promised.
(next time I will show you what I found on the side of the road in the trash *SIGH*)
Enjoy!

My weekend

2009-03-10T09:33:00.000-07:00

Darren Woodson (former Dallas Cowboy) and his wife

My son playing catcher - batter, Darren Woodson's son (can you see the ball)

It's funny to see him take the helmet off as fast as he can when the ball is hit adn there are runners on base

My son hitting

Made it to 2nd base - I love the little hand in the air for a time out so that he could get up.

Going home...
OK, so because I have time on my hands at the moment or is it because my little one is napping *SIGH*. I decided to blog again for the 3rd time today - HEY, I'm on a roll!!!

I promise I won't blog again until tomorrow.

I just loaded my pictures from this weekend (my son's bb tourney in Flower Mound) and they were too awesome not to share.

Ooooh...before I forget, the 2nd team we played Saturday was a really GOOD team out of Dallas. And not to mention, a former Dallas Cowboys player, Darren Woodson, son played on the team. We did really well against them but unfortunately we lost. They had fun and they played their little hearts out. Everyone on that team towered over our boys by 2 inches, at least. One was as tall as my 10 yr old. These little guys are age 7-8.

Check it out for yourself. Have a great day!

More than just blogging Friends

2009-03-10T04:55:00.000-07:00

Friday - had dinner with friends - tollesons4him
(Left to right) Stacy Family in Dallas, Party of 6, Tollesons4him

I Heart Faces - Cropping Week

2009-03-10T04:20:00.000-07:00

This week's theme at I ♥ Faces is "Creative Crop." I think it's going to be really inspiring to see how everyone makes a huge change to their photos, just by cropping their photo in a creative way.
Read more details about this week's theme and other upcoming themes, please click here.

Not Me Monday!

2009-03-09T06:58:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.

It was not me who went to a Sunday school dinner Friday night and enjoyed every minute of it! Nope not me!

It wasn't me, that had the worst nachos this weekend at my sons baseball tournament, 2 days in a row at that.

It wasn't me that went to the attic and carried big bags of clothes for L. No way not me. I'm too weak to carry anything like that.

It wasn't me to finished painting the lockers and helped hang them up yesterday. And they don't look great at all in the laundry room either. Bummer!

It was not me who watched P.S. I LOVE YOU last night with my hubby and I didn't cry either.

It wasn't me who went over to my friends house to clean before her open house this weekend. Who wants to help out a friend who now lives in Tennessee. Not me!
It's not me that is meeting up with some friends today for lunch. I have better things to do!

Our family Photo Shoot in Waxahacie

2009-03-06T08:30:00.000-08:00

My hubby and I (picture taken by our 10 yr old) Our little 2 yr old

Putting a flower in my hair

What a sweet guy

Blk/white photo of us

Our precious children

Our oldest daughter

Our little man

My 2 favorite boys in the whole world!

Shoe Giveaway

2009-03-05T14:58:00.001-08:00

See Kai Run and a Giveaway
My daughter is such a girly girl. If you only knew how many pair of shoes she really had, you would think I was looney. I truly believe it's one of the quickest ways to win her heart!

My friend over at, http://reallyareyouserious.blogspot.com/is doing a cool giveaway.... drum roll please....its' SHOES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And they are so cute! I really hope I win these shoes for my little one. "Baby needs a new pair of shoes!"

It is so hard to pick out a shoe, too. They were all so cute. I wanted to get her one of every pair. Their new Spring line is precious and they have some of their other shoes marked down 25% off. So head on over and check it out. Contest ends Thursday, March 12, 9pm EST.

2/52 PHOTOS OF ME

2009-03-05T14:13:00.000-08:00

Are you a mom? Are you missing from the pictures? Most moms I know are and now there is a meme that brings us moms out from behind the lens and puts us in front of the camera! Join the fun!

Wordless Wednesday

2009-03-04T04:23:00.000-08:00

Off to the Dr again......

2009-03-03T05:44:00.000-08:00

Here we go, again! My poor kids keep getting every virus that's out there. Last month they all had the flu. And they even got their flu shot. The Dr said it was a different strand of the flu so the shot they got wouldn't actually be helping. "Grrrreat....all that for nothing!!" Then, a week after they had the flu they got another virus that was going around at school. ( 3 weeks later and we have fever again.) Only this time it's only my son. L has a cough but nothing too serious. My son has had fever off and on this past weekend. I'm telling you this virus is weird. Last night he was complaining that his throat was sore. So off to the Dr we go again. I hope they can give him an antibiotic to help cure it faster. This virus crud is really getting on my nerves....
"Oh, Mrs. Stacy it's a virus....continue with the over the counter meds you are already giving him......blah, blah, blah......oh and that will be $50 dollars."Arrrrrrrrrrr
Are my kids the only ones getting sick???

I HEART FACES

2009-03-02T11:06:00.000-08:00

I heart faces goes "messy" this week.

Our youngest eating a green marker.....nice! Who was watching her?? She is definitely my little wild child. She thought she was in trouble until she saw the camera. She knew then it was OK.

Now, head over to I Heart Faces to check out all the other messes!

Not Me Monday

2009-03-02T07:52:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.

This weekend I did not go to a birthday party at Chucky Cheeses and enjoy it too. No way! And it did not make me happy to see L so happy to be there.
I didn't have a busy weekend. I would never plan so many things all in one weekend. Nope, not me!
I didn't scream and get excited when my son hit a home run Saturday at his tournament. Who would do such thing.
I didn't jump and hug and kiss my husband when he surprised me with George Strait tickets this weekend. Who wants to go to that anyway. He can't really sing away.
It wasn't me who stayed in bed all day yesterday with the whole family. We were feeling great!
It wasn't me who lent out a helping hand to a dear friend who needed help Friday morning. Who would help such a great friend. No way not me.
It was not me who went on a lunch date with my husband Friday. I didn't have fun laughing and catching up on life. Who does that.

Now it's your turn to join the fun! Have a Happy Monday!!

Storm takes 2nd place

2009-02-28T18:53:00.000-08:00

This hit was an infield home run

My son (right) and his friend

Grilling Goodness #20

2009-02-27T09:14:00.000-08:00

Welcome, my sweet friends, to another edition of Grilling Goodness! If this happens to be your first time playing, simply copy/paste the questions to your blog, answer them and share with your friends! Enjoy!

1. What is your favorite thing about Springtime? I love to see the flowers in full bloom.

So pretty!!

2. Do you prepare special, maybe even fun, meals for your kids? Example, please.

Other than cutting their sandwiches in the shape of hearts or snowflake, no. They enjoy that though.

3. What are you looking forward to this weekend?

B's 1st baseball tournament, Birthday parties, and spending family quality time together.

4. Within driving distance, where do you like to go for a little getaway?

umm....getaway what's that????

5. Laundry detergent: liquid or powder?

For a while I was using powder but only because I saw my friends laundry detergent in a CUTE glass jar. But now I buy whatever is the cheapest BUT also smells good. And lately it's been the liquid.

6. What does your spouse do around the house that you appreciate the most?

He can fix anything. And he gets to it right away. He also helps out in the kitchen.

7. Do you converse with the grocery checker or pay and bolt?

I do, I'm a social butterfly.

8. Have you ever had an MRI? (If you feel comfortable sharing why, please do.)

No, thank goodness!!

Dribble it, pass it......

2009-02-26T17:07:00.000-08:00

My husband and I decided to buy the kids a basketball goal for Christmas since we do spend most of our family time doing just about anything that involves the great outdoors. However, I sometimes wonder if he bought it for himself. (my hubby that is)

My husband still thinks he's 18. I came out to play a game of horse with them and this is what I saw......of course I ran and got my Nikon. I can't believe after 14 years that he could still dunk. Oh so sexy......I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes.

He still plays on Saturday mornings but, I never get to actually see him play since I'm always too busy doing other things.

I had heard, he's still is that awesome player he was back in the day.

FYI - we are HS sweethearts so it brought back a lot of memories of when I stood on the sideline cheering for him..."Dribble it, pass it, we want a basket!!!!"................shoot for 2....2.....2.....clap, clap!

He thought that was funny!

I had to stop cheering.... it was also out date night. I didn't want to excite him and get him all sweaty before our date.....no way!

Go Honey!!!

1/52 PHOTOS OF ME

2009-02-26T04:29:00.000-08:00

I'm participating in a year long challenge, created by Carin. The goal is to be in one picture a week, for 52 weeks. Since us moms are always behind the camera, this gives us a chance to get out in front and be in the pictures with our family. Fun challenge, right? You can join too! Carin has added a Mr. Linky on Thursdays...so that we can check out each others pictures.

Spring break (last yr) in Austin, Tx. while visiting some old friends - Me showing off my Grande Starbucks drink - YUM!! I had to fight the kids not to drink it all.

Thanks Shae!!!

Worldess Wednesday

2009-02-25T05:06:00.000-08:00

My better half!

2009-02-24T18:40:00.000-08:00

Randi T. @ Beauty Be Good did a super cool meme yesterday and I promised I would lay along! So he it goes.... And (I agree) seeing how I believe that our spouse is soo important to who we are... and the things we do... I thought I would participate too. Thought it'd be fun... ya'll play along if ya want!

What are your middle names? I don't have one, Hubby- Reid

How long have you been together? All together.... 15 years

How long did we know one another before dating? Being that we are from the same small town. We have known each other forever....but started dating in HS. He was such a cutie and still is!!!

Who asked whom out? Actually, my BF, his teammate sort of set us up. I saw him walk by, as we stood there talking about him going on a date with my friend. I really never noticed R until that day......my exact words" Woo he's a CUTIE, I've never noticed how cute he was!!!" Of course you know guys, can't keep secret. He told him a minutes after that. R then asked me out only because he knew I was interested. And I said "YES!" but never knew until a few months after dating that he knew what I had said. So....I guess he asked me out....Handed me a letter and all. CUTE!

How old are each of you? me- 31 hubby- 32

Whose siblings do you see the most? His - since he has 4 brothers and 4 sisters. And 1 lives not to far from us. They are the best!!!

Did you go to the same school? Yes, we are high school sweethearts!!!

Who is smarter? I have no shame in saying he is.

Where do you eat out the most as a couple? This awesome Chinese restaurant called Peeking Dragon. We eat there once a week.

Where is the furthest you two have traveled as a couple? Orlando, Florida

Who has the craziest exes? None! Lucky us, we met so early on.

Who has the worst temper? I would have to say me but I rarely ever get mad. I'm a very forgiving person....but in the long run I'd say me

Who does the cooking? Me, most of the time. But he is by far the better cook.

Who is more stubborn? HIM. HIM. HIM. HIM!!!

Who hogs the bed? I'm afraid that would be HIM!!

Where was your 1st date? At a steak house called Porter House.

How long did it take to get serious? Well.....not sure it was serious till after we graduated HS. I knew after 3 months that I wanted to be with him forever!!

Who eats more? He does for sure but I can certainly put down my share.

Who drives when together? Always him....

I hope you play along too!

I HEART FACES

2009-02-23T04:54:00.000-08:00

My sister in law Lynssi blowing kisses to her husband who was in Iraq at the time. I love this picture - so sweet!

This week I Heart Faces goes into black-and-white mode

This picture was taken at the duck pond where, as you can see, most of my shots are taken. It's one of our favorite places to visit. And it's not to far from home.

I captured my son being himself.

Grilling Goodness #19

2009-02-20T08:43:00.000-08:00

It's Friday and I have so much to do before my hubby comes home today, however, I wouldn't dare leave you hanging without a Grilling session!!

Thanks for stopping by!

1. What is your favorite family activity? My favorite family activity is going to the zoo, a big amusement park, playing horse in the back yard.

2. Do you know how to play poker? No, I've never tried to learn how to play. My husband is pretty good though.

3. Have you ever been to a chiropractor? Regularly? No, but I sure need to have my back adjusted.

4. Have you ever slopped pigs or milked cows? I have never slopped pigs or milked cows. I hope to one day though. I need to find someone with a farm first. I think the kids would get a kick out of it.

5. How are you doing with the goals you made for the New Year? Doing great actually.

6. Is there something you dread doing every day? I dread making beds everyday....

7. What room in your home would you most like to buy new furniture for? My dining room FOR SURE!! It was given to us when we moved into our first home, back when we only had 1 child. We now have 3 kids.

8. If I had a dollar for every ______________, I'd be able to ______________.

If I had a dollar for every purse I own, I'd be able to buy myself a NEW dining room table and chairs CASH!!!! lol

rain....rain...and more rain....

2009-02-19T14:46:00.000-08:00

Yay, I finally made it home today. I was out running around majority of the day and was sad that I didn't get to blog this morning, much less read anyones blogs. I promise to make time tonight.
Let's see...what can I blog about today?
Well, my husband has been out of town all week. And honey, we made it!! He's actually been at a Resort, on the beach, in Port Aransas (I'm so jealous) If only it had been 3 weeks from today (our spring break) we could have all gone with him. Oh well, things don't always works out the way you want them to, right? In fact yesterday when he called. I asked him "Are you coming home with a tan?" Here I'm thinking he's getting plenty of sun, swimming, walking the beach...but NO! He said "Babe, I haven't seen the sun since I left big "D". And suddenly I wasn't jealous anymore.
I had to brag to him about the weather here in Dallas yesterday. It was in the 70's - gorgeous and dry. They had rain....rain....mist and more mist - Over cast the entire week. I could only imagine.
I am sad that he didn't get to enjoy the beach.

Oh, and I have also started a new book by Dr. Emerson, LOVE and RESPECT. It's so good!

Happy Thursday!!! I promise to make time to sit and read all of your posts.

Wordless Wednesday

2009-02-18T10:38:00.001-08:00

I HEART FACES WEEK 5

2009-02-17T11:15:00.001-08:00

I heart faces Week 5

The photography theme this week is "Wonder" over at I ♥ Faces .

WONDER{ to think or speculate curiously: to be filled with admiration, amazement, or awe; marvel }

I took this picture of my little one a few days before her 2nd birthday. I let her do her run around and do her own thing since we were at the duck pond and she was so excited!!

I've noticed that most of my favorite pictures always seem to be of them not looking directly into the camera.

This one was definitely one of them.

Want to get involved in I ♥ Faces?Add a photo to the web site. You can pick from 2 categories, kids or adults.Follow them on Twitter Subscribe to the site to keep up with the latest news.

Put the button on your web site & tell your friends. The more people who know about it, the more fun it will be!

Mi Amor

2009-02-16T07:51:00.000-08:00

We had an AWESOME Valentines day. I am truly blessed!
My sister in law came over and stayed with our kiddos while we went to lunch and a movie. WE had a great time talking with no interruptions. We laughed a lot while having lunch and we even got to cuddle at the theater. I even stole a few kisses from my prince charming during the movie. Since it was a cold we stopped at Starbucks for some coffee and dessert. (he knows me to well) It was DELISH!! Thank you AMOR!!

I HEART FACES!

2009-02-13T19:16:00.001-08:00

If you haven't participated in this carnival yet, I encourage you to try!! It's so fun, and super easy!! If you want to read more about this contest, click here.

This is my 2 yr old sitting at the table waiting for breakfast. She was so sweet and sat still while I ran to get my camera. Let me tell you, she is well trained.

I NEED...

2009-02-13T18:50:00.000-08:00

I thought this was too cute. The object is to go to Google and search your name with "needs" at the end, so for example it would be "Roni Needs". Then you blog about the first 10 things you need and comment on each of them, so here it goes.....

Roni needs to pee - I had too much DP
Roni needs HELP! - I've fallen and I can't get up!
Roni needs advice AGAIN! - Pick up the phone and call me sniff, sniff....lol
Roni needs a planner. Roni is going insane anticipating her schedule that keeps building, but secretly, she is enjoying every second of it.... - You know it.
Roni needs answers. Who is Aaron's father? Where has Frank been for twelve years? Who roams the house at night, writing messages?... - I hope my husband doesn't read this and think who are these guys? lol
Roni needs to bite some chumps. ... - Alrighty then
Roni needs to concentrate on her and her man - I will do just that.
I really think Roni needs to find a chiropractor... - Yes, I do - ooooo my back!
Roni needs some Emergen-C, and a hug, this morning... - Hugs are nice
Roni needs help planning/hosting monthly party.... - Anyone up for a party?

Grilling Goodness

2009-02-13T11:19:00.000-08:00

I say this every week, but I love this meme! It's so easy and I enjoy answering questions. To join in on the fun, click here!
1. How long has your longest friendship been? 20!
2. What made you happy this week? My kids and my husband!
3. Are you planning any kind of event right now? Yes, we are planning a get together with my dear friend who just lost her husband.
4. Do you wear your wedding ring? What is it made of? I wear my anniversary ring, 3 stone, white gold, princess cut. A girls best friend!
5. Do you shave your legs in the winter? lol Yes, I sure do!
6. What time do your kids go to bed? 8 pm - sharp!
7. Right this minute, is your laundry caught up? Never!
8. Do you want flowers for Valentine's Day? Honestly, I can do without flowers but my hubby already told me he was buying me some. Sweet guy!

44 odd things about me

2009-02-12T07:48:00.000-08:00

I was tagged by Nelly, over at Head over Heels..... Here are44 odd things about me!

44 ODD things about you! Learn 44 things about your friends, and let them learn 44 things about you!

1) Favorite object in your room? Picture of my family taken in Dec.

2)What's your favorite ice cream flavor? Chocolate

3.) Do you own guns? Yes, I have no choice my husband is a police officer.

4) What flavor do you add to your drink at sonic? Since I go there on a regularly, I like to change it up. Depends on what mood I'm in. Cherry Coke, Vanialla Coke, DP and just plain ole Coke. You can't go wrong....love the crushed ice too - Cherry Ice.

5) Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? depends on what I'm there for

6) What do you think of hot dogs? They are Ok, I have to be in the mood for them. My little one loves them!

7) Favorite song?....I have so many. My favorite at this moment is "Just got started loving you" by James Otto.

8) Can you do push ups? Sure but not great!

9) Can you do a chin up? When I was in elementary. lol

10) Favorite type of jewelry? My Anniversary band and my brown Silpada ring.

11) Do you like blue cheese? Yes, with hot wings, Delish!

12) Ever been in a car wreck? A few finder benders but nothing serious, thank goodness.

13) What's one trait that you hate about yourself? My stomach, I guess,. I want it to be flat again. lol 3 kids later not sure it will ever be the way it was.

14) Middle name? I don't have one. I know boring!

15) Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment:
I'm sad for my dear friend
Why do my kids keep getting fever?
I need to clean this house from top to bottom?

16) Name 3 things you bought yesterday.
coffee
chicken from Chickfila - YUM!
a few tops from Kohls

17) Name 3 drinks you drink regularly ?
Water
Orange Juice
Coffee

18) Current worry? Why do my kids continue to be sick...

19) Current hate right now? the economy

20) How did you bring in the New Year? With my family

21) Where would you like to be right now? I am very happy so I don't want to be somewhere else.

22) Name three people who will complete this and let them know Alicia, More Than Words , Mama's Smitten , tollesons4him

23) Do you own slippers? thinking of that....i need some new ones.

24) What shirt are you wearing? One of my new ones.

25) Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? Who sleeps on satin sheets?

26) Can you whistle? Ooh yeah!

27) Would you be a pirate? No, they have had teeth lol

28) What songs do you sing in the shower? Whatever comes to mind

29) Favorite girl's name? Courtney, Landry, Victoria, Elizabeth

30) Favorite boy's name? Blaine, Hunter, Brock

31) What's in your pocket? change

32) Last person that made you laugh? My husband

33) Best memory as a child? Roller skaing with my friends

34) Worst injury you've ever had? stained ankle during my HS yrs playing basketball

35) Do you love where you live? I love it

36) How many TVs do you have in your house? 3

37) Who is your loudest friend? My dear friend Gaby

38) How many dogs do you have?We have 1 dog

39) Does someone have a crush on you? Not that I'm aware of.

40) What is your favorite candy? anything with Chocolate

41) Favorite Sport team ? Basetball - San Antonio Spurs

42) Where is the next place you want to travel to? Paris, someday

43) What were you doing 12 AM last night? Sleeping

44) What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? Im still tired

Wordless Wednesday

2009-02-11T13:52:00.001-08:00

Grab my button

2009-02-10T10:17:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Tara, over at blogmakeoversbytara, I now have my own beautiful picture button.
Don't forget to grab it. =>>>>>>>>>>

Thanks Tara - You Rock!!

I thought this was too funny!

2009-02-09T09:21:00.000-08:00

INSTALLING A HUSBAND

Dear Tech Support: Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and noticed a distinct slow down in overall system performance, particularly in the flower and jewellery applications,which operated flawlessly under Boyfriend 5.0. In addition, Husband 1.0 uninstalled many other valuable programs, such as Romance 9.5 and Personal Attention 6.5, andthen installed undesirable programs such as ESPN 5.0, VIDEO GAME 3.0 and ULTIMATE FIGHTING 4.1.Conversation 8.0 no longer runs, and Housecleaning 2.6 simply crashes the system. Please note that I have tried running Nagging 5.3 to fix these problems, but to no avail. What can I do?
Signed, Desperate

DEAR DESPERATE: First, keep in mind, Boyfriend 5.0 is an Entertainment Package, while Husband 1.0 is an operating system. Please enter command: ithoughtyoulovedme. html and try to download Tears 6.2 and do not forget to install the Guilt 3.0 update. If that application works as designed, Husband1.0 should then automatically run the applications Jewellery 2.0 and Flowers 3.5. However, remember, overuse of the above application can cause Husband 1.0 to default to Grumpy Silence 2.5, Happy Hour 7.0 or Beer 6.1. Please note that Beer 6.1 is a very bad program that will download the Farting and Snoring Loudly Beta. Whatever you do, DO NOT under any circumstances install Mother-In-Law 1.0 (it runs a virus in the background that will eventually seize control of all your system resources.) In addition, please do not attempt to reinstall the Boyfriend 5.0 program. These are unsupported applications and will crash Husband 1.0. In summary, Husband 1.0 is a great program, but it does have limited memory and cannot learn new applications quickly. You might consider buying additional software to improve memory and performance. We recommend: Cooking 3.0 and Hot Lingerie 7..7. Good Luck !

I HEART YOU!!!

2009-02-06T10:06:00.000-08:00

Friday is here.....

2009-02-06T04:32:00.001-08:00

Have a blessed weekend!

9 days left guys - Valentine's Day!

2009-02-05T15:35:00.000-08:00

Other than a card...I never know what to get my husband for Valentine's Day. So far all I have is a card that plays music - woopy! Any ideas?? What do you get your husband?
We have 9 days left!!!

Wordless Wednesday

2009-02-04T04:43:00.001-08:00

Stacy family in Dallas

It's been a while.....

Progress on our house

craziness...

C on New England Tour

Happy Father's Day!

i heart faces.....sepia

many blessings

Grilling Goodness

11/52

more pictures.....

Wordless Wednesday

June 2009

Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday

MIA

I HEART FACES - laughter

Not Me Monday!

10/52

Not Me's

I'M NOT A HACKER...

Hello blogworld!!

Computer crash!

More b-day pics

C's birthday pics

Happy 8th Birthday Bubba!

9/52

Happy Birthday Sissy!

I heart Faces - Self Portrait

Not Me Monday

8/52

Wordless Wednesday

Fun Meme

I Heart Faces Spring/Easter

Not Me Monday

Texas Bluebonnets 2009

7/52

Giveaway

Wordless Wednesday

I HEART FACES - Best Buds

Making it a Happy Home Monday

Life is the Highway....

A chance to win!

6/52

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I HEART FACES - POUTING!

*WARNING - BRAGGING*

Not Me Monday

My Photos

Support Our Troops - Giveaway!

5/52

THANK YOU MESA!!

Wordless Wednesday

Sign Giveaway!

More Giveaways

I HEART FACES - NO FLASH!

Not Me Monday!

Spring Break - Day 1

San Antonio River Walk

4/52

Another Giveaway

Friday Favorites!

3/52

I WON!!!

WW

Trash to Treasure

My weekend

More than just blogging Friends

I Heart Faces - Cropping Week

Not Me Monday!

Our family Photo Shoot in Waxahacie

Shoe Giveaway

2/52 PHOTOS OF ME

Wordless Wednesday

Off to the Dr again......

I HEART FACES

Not Me Monday

Storm takes 2nd place

Grilling Goodness #20

Dribble it, pass it......

WARNING - BRAGGING