You know the times when you feel like you just need to cry? Like you need to take some time out of your day specifically for crying... I'm having that day today..
Emma was sick all weekend. We had to cancel her birthday party. I have to put her into preschool but I don't want to yet. I'm scared to take her in for her surgery in two weeks. I don't want to open any of our huge stack of hospital bills. I don't want to think about any of it anymore..
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Friday, October 29, 2010
Happy Birthday, LULU!
Emma,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! You are two years old today but you can keep telling everyone you're six.. You're so cute and funny, no one will correct you.
You are a big girl but you are not big enough to read what I am writing now.. Someday, very soon, you will be and then you can read this and the many other letters I've written to you. You will probably think I am silly to say the things I say to you over and over again but someday, you'll have a child and then you will realize what true love really is...
I just want you to know and NEVER FORGET or QUESTION how much Daddy and I love you, to the end of time and back. There is nothing you can ever do or say to change that. You are the light of our lives, the center of our world and I don't think you'll ever understand how beautiful you are to us, inside and out.
You are the funniest person I've ever known and you don't even realize it.. If you knew some of the stuff you have done (particularly to Dad) you would laugh up a storm! You show wisdom and compassion well beyond your years. You never want anyone to be sad so you're constantly saying sorry for things you didn't do and telling me we have to help someone. The other day at the doctor, you had just had your third shot for the week and you were crying so hard but the minute you heard a baby cry in the next room you stopped to listen and said, "Mom! He crying! Help!" And you ran to the door and flung it open. Emma to the rescue!
You have the most incredible heart in the world! Not only did your physical heart overcome what could have been a life threatening problem, you are BY FAR the strongest person I know. You have faced so many things in your two years of life and even though you cry sometimes, you always put on a brave face in every situation.
You smile and dance and sing your way through life. Not many people have that kind of will inside of them. You and Cabria have what I call the "Frolicking in the Wind" Syndrome. You two could hold hands and skip your way right through a hurricane! I think Cabria is the reason you are so happy all the time, you get that from her...
Trace... Trace is the reason you're brave. No one could have done all the things he has done in his short life and still come through it with that huge smile and contagious laugh unless they were brave. He is a hero.
Uncle Michael is the reason you're tough.. He is TOUGH. And he won't let you be weak. But he will also look out for you in the moments when you can't look out for yourself.
Auntie Mandy... She is the reason you have that sweet spirit.. There have only ever been two people in my life that have been my inspiration to be a better person because they are AMAZING people deep down to their core. You don't find many people in this world that are really like that. Auntie Mandy is one of them. Hold on tight to her and enjoy every minute you have with her because I promise, you will miss her when she's not around.
Uncle Joey is the reason you love music! He insisted we listen to music loud while you were in my belly, even when I didn't feel like it. He wanted you to have that passion and you've got it, hands down! You put on performances all the time and bow and say, "Thank you! Thank you!" like you're already a superstar. Hahaha. Sometimes you make Uncle Joe bow with you.
Uncle Nick... I didn't ever get to meet him but I've heard so many good things. I think that Uncle Nick probably gave you your silliness. Probably your sense of humor too. I wish that he could be here to spend time with you. I know he would love you so much and I know you would love him right back.
Grammy and Papa Bill are the reason you like adventure.. There is no one in the world that loves a good adventure like those two! Grammy is so brave, she'll take anything on in the blink of an eye! Just like how you're not scared to jump off of anything no matter how high it is, or how you'll play in the snow at night and you love every minute of it.. That is that incredible sense of adventure that Grammy and Papa Bill have instilled in you.
Grandma Sherry, whom you call Shewwy, is the reason you are so smart.. She teaches you everything she knows. She spends so much time with you just talking and laughing. She treats you like you are already grown up. You will appreciate it so much when you're older but right now, it's just a ton of fun!
Grandpa Don, Grandma Sally (whom you call Grandma Silly) and Caitlyn are the reason you are so good natured.. All three of them are so even tempered, you can't imagine fighting with them EVER. That's how you are too. You are so sweet, it's hard to get upset with you.
Grandpa Joe and Grandma T are the reason you play so hard. Grandpa is what normal people would call a "workaholic." Luckily he has taught you that playing is your job of the moment. You are employee of the year!
Daddy... Daddy is the reason you are WHO you are. He is the best daddy that has ever been. He says that he loves you more than all the stars in the sky, but I think he loves you more than that. And in case you were wondering where you got that stubborn streak from, Daddy is to blame for that. But sometimes being stubborn is a good thing! It means that you have a backbone and you will stand up for what you believe in. Daddy is what every man should want to be. He is my best friend and he gave me the most wonderful gift anyone has ever had... Y.O.U.
Your life has a cast of characters that make for the most happy endings. But never forget, the middle of the story is always the best part! The day you were born was the best day of my life. No other moment will ever compare to that one but all of the time I get to spend with you is more happiness than one person could ever deserve. I love you so much, bebe!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! You are two years old today but you can keep telling everyone you're six.. You're so cute and funny, no one will correct you.
You are a big girl but you are not big enough to read what I am writing now.. Someday, very soon, you will be and then you can read this and the many other letters I've written to you. You will probably think I am silly to say the things I say to you over and over again but someday, you'll have a child and then you will realize what true love really is...
I just want you to know and NEVER FORGET or QUESTION how much Daddy and I love you, to the end of time and back. There is nothing you can ever do or say to change that. You are the light of our lives, the center of our world and I don't think you'll ever understand how beautiful you are to us, inside and out.
You are the funniest person I've ever known and you don't even realize it.. If you knew some of the stuff you have done (particularly to Dad) you would laugh up a storm! You show wisdom and compassion well beyond your years. You never want anyone to be sad so you're constantly saying sorry for things you didn't do and telling me we have to help someone. The other day at the doctor, you had just had your third shot for the week and you were crying so hard but the minute you heard a baby cry in the next room you stopped to listen and said, "Mom! He crying! Help!" And you ran to the door and flung it open. Emma to the rescue!
You have the most incredible heart in the world! Not only did your physical heart overcome what could have been a life threatening problem, you are BY FAR the strongest person I know. You have faced so many things in your two years of life and even though you cry sometimes, you always put on a brave face in every situation.
You smile and dance and sing your way through life. Not many people have that kind of will inside of them. You and Cabria have what I call the "Frolicking in the Wind" Syndrome. You two could hold hands and skip your way right through a hurricane! I think Cabria is the reason you are so happy all the time, you get that from her...
Trace... Trace is the reason you're brave. No one could have done all the things he has done in his short life and still come through it with that huge smile and contagious laugh unless they were brave. He is a hero.
Uncle Michael is the reason you're tough.. He is TOUGH. And he won't let you be weak. But he will also look out for you in the moments when you can't look out for yourself.
Auntie Mandy... She is the reason you have that sweet spirit.. There have only ever been two people in my life that have been my inspiration to be a better person because they are AMAZING people deep down to their core. You don't find many people in this world that are really like that. Auntie Mandy is one of them. Hold on tight to her and enjoy every minute you have with her because I promise, you will miss her when she's not around.
Uncle Joey is the reason you love music! He insisted we listen to music loud while you were in my belly, even when I didn't feel like it. He wanted you to have that passion and you've got it, hands down! You put on performances all the time and bow and say, "Thank you! Thank you!" like you're already a superstar. Hahaha. Sometimes you make Uncle Joe bow with you.
Uncle Nick... I didn't ever get to meet him but I've heard so many good things. I think that Uncle Nick probably gave you your silliness. Probably your sense of humor too. I wish that he could be here to spend time with you. I know he would love you so much and I know you would love him right back.
Grammy and Papa Bill are the reason you like adventure.. There is no one in the world that loves a good adventure like those two! Grammy is so brave, she'll take anything on in the blink of an eye! Just like how you're not scared to jump off of anything no matter how high it is, or how you'll play in the snow at night and you love every minute of it.. That is that incredible sense of adventure that Grammy and Papa Bill have instilled in you.
Grandma Sherry, whom you call Shewwy, is the reason you are so smart.. She teaches you everything she knows. She spends so much time with you just talking and laughing. She treats you like you are already grown up. You will appreciate it so much when you're older but right now, it's just a ton of fun!
Grandpa Don, Grandma Sally (whom you call Grandma Silly) and Caitlyn are the reason you are so good natured.. All three of them are so even tempered, you can't imagine fighting with them EVER. That's how you are too. You are so sweet, it's hard to get upset with you.
Grandpa Joe and Grandma T are the reason you play so hard. Grandpa is what normal people would call a "workaholic." Luckily he has taught you that playing is your job of the moment. You are employee of the year!
Daddy... Daddy is the reason you are WHO you are. He is the best daddy that has ever been. He says that he loves you more than all the stars in the sky, but I think he loves you more than that. And in case you were wondering where you got that stubborn streak from, Daddy is to blame for that. But sometimes being stubborn is a good thing! It means that you have a backbone and you will stand up for what you believe in. Daddy is what every man should want to be. He is my best friend and he gave me the most wonderful gift anyone has ever had... Y.O.U.
Your life has a cast of characters that make for the most happy endings. But never forget, the middle of the story is always the best part! The day you were born was the best day of my life. No other moment will ever compare to that one but all of the time I get to spend with you is more happiness than one person could ever deserve. I love you so much, bebe!!
Thursday, October 28, 2010
It's happening...
My baby girl is going to be two years old tomorrow. I can't believe it!! I would actually say that I've been struggling to come to terms with the fact that my "baby" is not actually a baby anymore.. She's a big girl now, and she tells me all about it.
Some people know about my pregnancy and all the hardships we went through but it's not something I talk about a lot... When I was four months pregnant, we went to find out the gender of the jelly bean that was swimming around in my belly. We found out it was a GIRL, but we also found out that the little shrimp had a heart problem. Her heart rate was 270 beats per minute. It should have been between 120 and 160. SCARY. We went through a lot of tests and medications and even a week long hospital stay that ended with a doctor telling us that Emma's heart was not beating.. It was more like it was quivering. She was starting to have some fluid around her heart which is a sign of heart failure.. They said if she did have heart failure, she would die in the womb... I can't explain the thoughts and feelings that surge through my soul even at this moment, two years later.. It was like losing a piece of myself.. A hole that can never be filled quite the same way ever again.... Who knew that you could love someone so much that you've never seen or met? It's indescribable.
We were transferred to a Fetal Cardiologist at Primary Children's Hospital. He was adament that they would get everything under control... Several tests, two medications for heart failure, and another week long hospital stay later and we were on our way home with a itty-bitty baby with a teeny-tiny heart that was beating regularly, still in my belly of course.
That was the beginning of my brand new life.. It was the moment that I truly realized that you can't take even one moment for granted.. You never get that moment back. When we weren't sure whether or not Emma would be born, I imagined all the things I would say to her if I ever got to meet her... I say those things to her every day. I don't know if it's possible to tell someone you love them too often but I'd bet I come close to the limit. I can't stop admiring her beauty, enjoying her sense of humor, being in awe of the knowledge that little girl already has about life and love. It's one thing to see a child and marvel at how they've grown since the last time you saw them. It's completely different to watch a child grow and develop right before your eyes. It is truly amazing!
Some people know about my pregnancy and all the hardships we went through but it's not something I talk about a lot... When I was four months pregnant, we went to find out the gender of the jelly bean that was swimming around in my belly. We found out it was a GIRL, but we also found out that the little shrimp had a heart problem. Her heart rate was 270 beats per minute. It should have been between 120 and 160. SCARY. We went through a lot of tests and medications and even a week long hospital stay that ended with a doctor telling us that Emma's heart was not beating.. It was more like it was quivering. She was starting to have some fluid around her heart which is a sign of heart failure.. They said if she did have heart failure, she would die in the womb... I can't explain the thoughts and feelings that surge through my soul even at this moment, two years later.. It was like losing a piece of myself.. A hole that can never be filled quite the same way ever again.... Who knew that you could love someone so much that you've never seen or met? It's indescribable.
We were transferred to a Fetal Cardiologist at Primary Children's Hospital. He was adament that they would get everything under control... Several tests, two medications for heart failure, and another week long hospital stay later and we were on our way home with a itty-bitty baby with a teeny-tiny heart that was beating regularly, still in my belly of course.
That was the beginning of my brand new life.. It was the moment that I truly realized that you can't take even one moment for granted.. You never get that moment back. When we weren't sure whether or not Emma would be born, I imagined all the things I would say to her if I ever got to meet her... I say those things to her every day. I don't know if it's possible to tell someone you love them too often but I'd bet I come close to the limit. I can't stop admiring her beauty, enjoying her sense of humor, being in awe of the knowledge that little girl already has about life and love. It's one thing to see a child and marvel at how they've grown since the last time you saw them. It's completely different to watch a child grow and develop right before your eyes. It is truly amazing!
Friday, October 8, 2010
Emma is funny.
Emma tells everyone she is six. I don't know what compells her to say that but it makes my whole day!!
I can't believe she is going to be two in a few weeks... SAD FACE.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Time keeps slipping away...
I can't believe it's been a year since I married the love of my life... Reminiscing about our special day is so fun!! We had the best time ever!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Football season!
I LOVE football season.. For several reasons: FOOD, family and foul language. A great time had by all. Our family is made up of die-hard Chargers fans. We ♥ the Chargers! Even when they lose (like last night).
This picture is when we were newly-daters. I have a hilarious video of Matt watching a Chargers game that wasn't going so well but I think he'd kill me if I posted it. :) But look how cute we were! Young and in love!!
Not too long after this pic was taken, we found out there was a itty-bitty Chargers fan in my belly! Come to think of it, that's probably why Emma is prone to swearing these days. She sat in on a lot of football games and not one of them went by without someone yelling bad words....
Here's a picture of Cabria, a future Charger's Girl! She is the cutest thing since, well... EVER! I love her so much!
Cabria, Trace and Baby Emma!!!
This picture is when we were newly-daters. I have a hilarious video of Matt watching a Chargers game that wasn't going so well but I think he'd kill me if I posted it. :) But look how cute we were! Young and in love!!
Not too long after this pic was taken, we found out there was a itty-bitty Chargers fan in my belly! Come to think of it, that's probably why Emma is prone to swearing these days. She sat in on a lot of football games and not one of them went by without someone yelling bad words....
Here's a picture of Cabria, a future Charger's Girl! She is the cutest thing since, well... EVER! I love her so much!
Cabria, Trace and Baby Emma!!! Here we are at the Charger's Stadium! Look how happy we all look. Hahaha!
I can't wait for the next game! Hopefully we'll play better than we did last night. Say some prayers, football fans!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Hello Autumn!!
Fall is my FAVORITE season of ever! I think it just makes me feel so cozy... The weather cools down so you can start wearing snuggly sweaters, the leaves change color, pumpkins start showing up on porches... I just love it!! You see school buses on every corner and the school zone signs are flashing.. Leaves are bustling around the sidewalks and yards. It just makes me want to live in a small town where everybody knows everbody elses business and they all go to a Fall Festival and talk about each other and the legend of so-and-so and have dances out in the park.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Life is a bitch..
I'm working on coming back to the Land of Blog but with work and LIFE and moving and LIFE, I have not had a spare moment..
I have a few projects in the works and I'll post some pics of those next week.
For now, here's Lulu looking gorgeous as always! And, as per usual, Sissy Mandy took this beautiful photo. :)
I have a few projects in the works and I'll post some pics of those next week.
For now, here's Lulu looking gorgeous as always! And, as per usual, Sissy Mandy took this beautiful photo. :)
Friday, May 14, 2010
Little Girl, Big World...
Yesterday, I took Emma on a walk. She was pointing at everything and I would tell her what it was and she would try to repeat it. We got to a tree and I said, "Tree," she waved and said "Hi tree!"
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
The latest project..
I've become a blog stocker these days. I find random blogs and link to other blogs from their pages.. My sis-in-law got me started on it.. I just can't get enough!! I wish I had an ounce of the creativity that these people seem to have in their littlest fingertip..
These are a few of my faves right now.
www.thepioneerwoman.com (Of course, because duh... Who doesn't follow this lady?)
www.kevinandamanda.com Love her tips and tricks for EVERYTHING! Plus, the fonts are to die for.
http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/ I pretty much just wish I were this girl.. She's freakin' awesome times a million.
http://createloves.blogspot.com/
http://samstermommy.blogspot.com/
I just love the DIY bloggers.. It's so fun to see all the different ideas people come up with.
And that brings us to my latest project... It's super secret but it will be amazing!! I can't wait to finish (or start hahaha).
This is the starting point. I'll post more as I go...
These are a few of my faves right now.
www.thepioneerwoman.com (Of course, because duh... Who doesn't follow this lady?)
www.kevinandamanda.com Love her tips and tricks for EVERYTHING! Plus, the fonts are to die for.
http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/ I pretty much just wish I were this girl.. She's freakin' awesome times a million.
http://createloves.blogspot.com/
http://samstermommy.blogspot.com/
I just love the DIY bloggers.. It's so fun to see all the different ideas people come up with.
And that brings us to my latest project... It's super secret but it will be amazing!! I can't wait to finish (or start hahaha).
Well...
I'm kind of a shitty blogger these days.. I never have time to update and when I do have time, I forget to bring my SD card. SOON THOUGH!! I'm sure my poor Grandma looks at my blog every now and then hoping for a picture of Emma and all she gets are my rants and raves about coffee and ghosts.
Hi Grandma!!! Miss you and love you!!
This is the best I can come up with today. It's almost a year old but it's super cute...
Hi Grandma!!! Miss you and love you!!
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
All the things that can happen in an evening.
Yesterday, one of my friends posed a question on Facebook; something along the lines of, "Do the things we think create our future?" You know, like The Secret.. It got me thinking and you know how that goes... One thought lead to another and now here I am writing a blog that has nothing to do with any of that stuff.
My first thought was, could it be true, do positive thoughts create positive outcomes or are positive people just more likely to see the positive outcome because they're looking for it?? And is it just the opposite effect with negative people? I don't know but as I was about to get into the shower I looked in the mirror and thought, "GEEZ! I'm a whale!!!" Then I wondered if by thinking that I was actually making myself larger or was it just my perception of myself that would change. I decided to take action! I looked at myself and said, "Light as a feather..." The very next thing that popped into my head was, "Stiff as a board." I spent the next twenty minutes being terrified that I might levitate or that some ghost would come pull the shower curtain open. So, that was enough positive thinking for me...
When I went up to bed, The Buried Life was on. If you don't know what that is, it's a show on MTV about four guys who made a list of all the things they want to do before they die and set out to do them immediately. It's pretty inspirational! Anyhoodilydoodily, Matt and I have been watching it for a while now and about a month ago he asked me what I wanted to do before I die. At that time, I was on a SERIOUS diet. Not a just kidding, sometimes I eat a bag of chips in the closet when I'm home alone diet, but a serious serious no cheating or it won't work diet.. You know, like how you're really supposed to do diets but you never really do. Anyways, I was REALLY doing this diet and I didn't cheat AT ALL. Not even once. So when Matt came to me with this complex question, my mouth took over before my brain had time to react and I blurted out, "I'd really like to eat a cupcake." He looked at me like I was crazy because really, who says that?! There are so many things that you can't do everyday and all I want before I DIE, dead, gone forever, never coming back, is to eat a cupcake?! WTF!?!?!?!
So then I started thinking about if I was told I had one day to live, what would I do? I pictured dragging each and everyone of my family members and friends to every restaurant I love and eating as much as possible. It then entered my mind that it couldn't hurt to ask each person to bring a baked good. I'd probably be crying the whole time because I'd miss them all so much so I'd have to make a video diary for them to play at the funeral. It would just be me, reminding them of how funny I am and telling stories of the funny things that had happened throughout my life. I'd try to address each person but I knew I'd leave someone out on accident, so I'd say something like, "You know who you are," at some point and hopefully, they'd all think I was referring to them. I'd close the video with me bawling while listening to sad songs and eating cupcakes.
Of course, that's not what I'd really do if I only had one day to live but it made for a good blog! I think that it's so important to love everyone as much as you can everyday.. That is what I want to do before I die.
My first thought was, could it be true, do positive thoughts create positive outcomes or are positive people just more likely to see the positive outcome because they're looking for it?? And is it just the opposite effect with negative people? I don't know but as I was about to get into the shower I looked in the mirror and thought, "GEEZ! I'm a whale!!!" Then I wondered if by thinking that I was actually making myself larger or was it just my perception of myself that would change. I decided to take action! I looked at myself and said, "Light as a feather..." The very next thing that popped into my head was, "Stiff as a board." I spent the next twenty minutes being terrified that I might levitate or that some ghost would come pull the shower curtain open. So, that was enough positive thinking for me...
When I went up to bed, The Buried Life was on. If you don't know what that is, it's a show on MTV about four guys who made a list of all the things they want to do before they die and set out to do them immediately. It's pretty inspirational! Anyhoodilydoodily, Matt and I have been watching it for a while now and about a month ago he asked me what I wanted to do before I die. At that time, I was on a SERIOUS diet. Not a just kidding, sometimes I eat a bag of chips in the closet when I'm home alone diet, but a serious serious no cheating or it won't work diet.. You know, like how you're really supposed to do diets but you never really do. Anyways, I was REALLY doing this diet and I didn't cheat AT ALL. Not even once. So when Matt came to me with this complex question, my mouth took over before my brain had time to react and I blurted out, "I'd really like to eat a cupcake." He looked at me like I was crazy because really, who says that?! There are so many things that you can't do everyday and all I want before I DIE, dead, gone forever, never coming back, is to eat a cupcake?! WTF!?!?!?!
So then I started thinking about if I was told I had one day to live, what would I do? I pictured dragging each and everyone of my family members and friends to every restaurant I love and eating as much as possible. It then entered my mind that it couldn't hurt to ask each person to bring a baked good. I'd probably be crying the whole time because I'd miss them all so much so I'd have to make a video diary for them to play at the funeral. It would just be me, reminding them of how funny I am and telling stories of the funny things that had happened throughout my life. I'd try to address each person but I knew I'd leave someone out on accident, so I'd say something like, "You know who you are," at some point and hopefully, they'd all think I was referring to them. I'd close the video with me bawling while listening to sad songs and eating cupcakes.
Of course, that's not what I'd really do if I only had one day to live but it made for a good blog! I think that it's so important to love everyone as much as you can everyday.. That is what I want to do before I die.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
A GIANT...
Rape whistle. One big rape whistle... That's what I think of whenever I hear about OnStar.....
A few years ago, my mom insisted I carry a whistle on my keychain because, "You never know." I tried to reason with her but in her mind, a rape whistle was the best weapon of defense. Her main issue was, "What if you get into an accident and you can't get out of the car? You could blow your whistle and someone will come find you."
My response, "MOM... That's what cell phones are for."
Mom- "What if you can't reach your cell phone?"
Me- "If I can't reach my cell phone that is practically glued to my face, what makes you think I'd be able to reach my keys?"
Mom- "You'll be able to."
"How do you know?"
"I KNOW."
Me- "Ok, mom.. So if I get into an accident, I'm trapped in the car and I blow my magic whistle, I'll be saved, right?? When's the last time you heard a whistle and went searching for where it was coming from?"
Mom-"Well, even if you didn't use it in an accident, you could use it to thwart perverts and theives and car jackers."
"Oh, really? So a purse-snatcher runs up on me, I blow my whistle and it scares him off before he has a chance to gallop off into the sunset with my bag? Good thinking. And if a car-jacker bangs on my window with a gun, I just let loose on the whistle and he'll run for cover before anyone spots him. And best of all, a rapist has me trapped ALONE in a deserted parking lot, I just toot my little whistle and the police will come running with their billyclubs. I feel so safe now!"
Mom- "Oh never mind!"
Fast forward five years.. My mom calls me, "J'aime, have you heard of that new thing called OnStar?"
Here we go again!
A few years ago, my mom insisted I carry a whistle on my keychain because, "You never know." I tried to reason with her but in her mind, a rape whistle was the best weapon of defense. Her main issue was, "What if you get into an accident and you can't get out of the car? You could blow your whistle and someone will come find you."
My response, "MOM... That's what cell phones are for."
Mom- "What if you can't reach your cell phone?"
Me- "If I can't reach my cell phone that is practically glued to my face, what makes you think I'd be able to reach my keys?"
Mom- "You'll be able to."
"How do you know?"
"I KNOW."
Me- "Ok, mom.. So if I get into an accident, I'm trapped in the car and I blow my magic whistle, I'll be saved, right?? When's the last time you heard a whistle and went searching for where it was coming from?"
Mom-"Well, even if you didn't use it in an accident, you could use it to thwart perverts and theives and car jackers."
"Oh, really? So a purse-snatcher runs up on me, I blow my whistle and it scares him off before he has a chance to gallop off into the sunset with my bag? Good thinking. And if a car-jacker bangs on my window with a gun, I just let loose on the whistle and he'll run for cover before anyone spots him. And best of all, a rapist has me trapped ALONE in a deserted parking lot, I just toot my little whistle and the police will come running with their billyclubs. I feel so safe now!"
Mom- "Oh never mind!"
Fast forward five years.. My mom calls me, "J'aime, have you heard of that new thing called OnStar?"
Here we go again!
Let me tell you about my best friend...
Laughing, screaming, dancing, LAUGHING... All the live long day! Cabria and Emma love each other so much and they have the best time together.
Last week, Mandy and I took Cabria to get all gussied up and have a photo shoot, just like Hannah Montana! She loved every minute of it and Emma thought she'd throw her two cents in here and there as well..
Here's a sneak peek!
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Photo by Victoria Lynn; http://www.hollywood-fx.com/
PS... There is a pic of Cabria all dolled up but I thought I'd let her mommy post that on her cute blog: http://fishykissy.blogspot.com
Last week, Mandy and I took Cabria to get all gussied up and have a photo shoot, just like Hannah Montana! She loved every minute of it and Emma thought she'd throw her two cents in here and there as well..
Here's a sneak peek!
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Photo by Victoria Lynn; http://www.hollywood-fx.com/
PS... There is a pic of Cabria all dolled up but I thought I'd let her mommy post that on her cute blog: http://fishykissy.blogspot.com
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
It may seem like...
I swear, everytime I take a picture of Emma, it's when she is sleeping... It's not always like that. But she is so pretty!!! I can't resist the sleepy time pictures!!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
Quote of the day...
"It's damn cool."- Cabria Walters, age 5
Yesterday, my niece Cabria, came to me and told me she needed to show me something.. When I asked her what it was she replied, "It's damn cool, Aunt Jaime. You'll love it!" She apparently didn't know that damn was a swear word and she begged me not to tell anyone she'd said it when I told her it was not a nice word and she shouldn't say it anymore. From that moment on whenever I talked to anyone, she said, "I know what you're saying!" Before running away to sulk.
She is so funny!!!
Thursday, January 14, 2010
EX SITE IIIIIIIIIIIIING!!!!
I just heard that they are making Jurassic Park IV!!! I know, I'm such a nerd... How can you not be excited for this?!?!?!
Hold on to your butts!! (best line from a movie EVER)
Hold on to your butts!! (best line from a movie EVER)
Someday...
The three column blog in not yet in my grasp but SOMEDAY it will be!! Until then, here is yet another wedding picture...
We like to pretend it's 1920.
We like to pretend it's 1920.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Just Because....
♥ I love him. ♥
My GORGEOUS husband turned 24 yesterday. :)
Happy Birthday, Matt!! I love you. ♥
Quote of the day...
"I'm not from this country....
I'm from
Kansas."
-My father, the 'most smartest.' :)
Friday, January 8, 2010
It's a Nipple!
Ok, it's really just a survey.. I came across this fun blog yesterday and found this survey there! If you'd like to visit that fun blog, here is the link:
1. I've come to realize that my chest-size...
2. I've come to realize that my job...
5. I've come to realize that I have lost...
8. I've come to realize that money...
11. I've come to realize that my sibling(s)...
17. I've come to realize that my dad...
21. I've come to realize that tomorrow...
23. I've come to realize that the person who is most likely to repost this is...
24. I've come to realize that life...
25. I've come to realize that this weekend...
26. I've realized the best music to listen to when I am upset...
27. I've come to realize that my friends...
28. I've come to realize that this year...
29. I've come to realize that my EX is...
30. I've come to realize that maybe I should...
31. I've come to realize that love...
32. I've come to realize that I don't understand...
34. I've come to realize that parties...
35. I've come to realize that I'm totally terrified...
37. I have come to realize that I...
It's honest, innocent, and totally worth a look or two!
Anyhoots, here is the survey!! I just love these, I don't know why!
is irrelevant in today's society. I'm just an average girl with average girls!
is a blessing, albeit, in disguise.
3. I've come to realize that when I'm driving...I'm not nearly as terrified as my husband is (when I'm driving).
4. I've come to realize that I need...a song in my heart, food in my belly and love in my family. (Raffi)
much less than I have gained in life. I also have Lost on DVD.
6. I've come to realize that I hate it when...someone I know gets hurt..
7. I've come to realize that if I'm drunk...I really like to dance, talk about cigarettes, and try to bum rides to McDonald's.
8. I've come to realize that money...
is loaded with germs.. And possibly narcotics. Wash your hands!!
9. I've come to realize that certain people...will always be beautiful in my eyes.
10. I've come to realize that I'll always...Love youoohoohoohooooooooo...
11. I've come to realize that my sibling(s)...
is the funniest person I know.
12. I've come to realize that my mom...
is always on my side.
13. I've come to realize that my cell phone...doesn't mean much to me anymore. It's weird!
14. I've come to realize that when I woke up this morning...I wanted to smash Matt's alarm clock with a rubber mallet.
15. I've come to realize that last night before I went to sleep...I was way too enthralled with the new season of Real World.. And I missed Jersey Shore!!
16. I've come to realize that right now I am thinking...How awkward are these questions??
17. I've come to realize that my dad...
is pretty funny! (He must get that from me)
18. I've come to realize that when I get on Facebook...I love reading all the status updates! It's good to see what's going on in everyone's lives.
19. I've come to realize that today...is all we have.
20. I've come to realize that tonight...I'm going to play with Emma, like usual!
21. I've come to realize that tomorrow...
is truly a gift!
22. I've come to realize that I really want to...move to Copenhagen, Denmark! Did anyone watch Oprah yesterday? Man, those are some happy people!
23. I've come to realize that the person who is most likely to repost this is...
I have no idea..
24. I've come to realize that life...
is whatever you make of it!
25. I've come to realize that this weekend...
is my husband's birthday and I don't have any presents for him yet.
26. I've realized the best music to listen to when I am upset...
I'd have to say, The Carpenters are pretty nice when you're upset.. Hahaha.. I don't know why but it always makes me feel better!!
"Don't you remember you told me you love me, baby?"
27. I've come to realize that my friends...
are amazing.. I'm so lucky to have them!
28. I've come to realize that this year...
has so much potential! 2010, you'd better watch your back!
29. I've come to realize that my EX is...
a lesson learned.
30. I've come to realize that maybe I should...
pursue my dreams..... I've never really given myself a chance!
31. I've come to realize that love...
is a blessing.
32. I've come to realize that I don't understand...
a lot of things.. But that is just how life works...
33. I've come to realize my past...has made me who I am today. And I really like myself!
34. I've come to realize that parties...
are more fun when there is birthday cake involved!
35. I've come to realize that I'm totally terrified...
of being stabbed.. I don't know why but it is a constant worry for me!
36. I've come to realize that my life...is so much better now that I have Matt and Emma! It's crazy how having a baby changes everything for the better!!!
37. I have come to realize that I...
am pretty hilarious! Even though it's usually just me that thinks so! Hahaha!!
Thursday, January 7, 2010
The Coffee Chronicles..
Mmmmm.... Hot water with a hint of coffee and lots of creamer.. Doesn't that sound delicious?? Yeah, it makes me want to vomit too.
Although I can't go into great detail, let's just say that I'm now in charge, so to speak, of making the coffee these days and somebody is not happy about it. That "somebody" uses approximately one to one and a half scoops of coffee to twelve cups of water. The end result is more like coffee flavored water (Maybe they're onto something with that... Flavored waters are huge right now!). That somebody has obviously never heard of the old addage that says, "The early bird gets to make the coffee." But I have. (evil cackle in the background)
I use about one scoop of coffee for every two cups of water. It's really strong, you know, just how coffee should be. My main reason for making it so strong was to make up for all the months I spent drinking shit colored water. I've been strutting around thinking, Well boys, there's a new sherriff in town! (more evil cackling, louder than last time)
I didn't want to overload the senses of the coffee consumers, however so I couldn't just waltz in and triple the strength of the coffee in one day.... No, no.. I'm much smarter (and slightly nicer) than that. I didn't want an uproar! I pictured a group of over-caffeinated-wide-eyed-rabid-looking-riffraff running wildly in all directions tearing furniture apart with their teeth while trying to wrangle the empty coffee pot out of one another's hands in a futile attempt to devour the one remaining drop of delicious coffee before breaking the pot and slashing each other's faces with the broken glass, then discovering and gorging themselves with every last coffee bean/grind in a five mile radius... NO, I couldn't chance that happening!! So, I slowly added more coffee grinds to the pot every day. No one even noticed! People have been buzzing around, happy as clams and eager to get things done! SUCCESS!!
Or that's how it would've went if it weren't for that certain someone who takes his coffee making duty VERY SERIOUSLY. He took it upon himself to prepare the coffee maker the night before so that I, "Just push the button! It's all ready for ya!" Everyday, I get a reminder. "Did you know that the coffee was ready to go this morning? Just push the button!" Like I wouldn't notice. So, I told him that I really appreciate it and it's so much easier for me, since I just have to push that goddamned button in the morning.
Don't worry though, the story doesn't end there.. I still make the coffee nice and strong. I just add water to the pot after everyone else has partaken of the morning nectar. He's none the wiser and I'm content. WIN, WIN. What else can you ask for?
Although I can't go into great detail, let's just say that I'm now in charge, so to speak, of making the coffee these days and somebody is not happy about it. That "somebody" uses approximately one to one and a half scoops of coffee to twelve cups of water. The end result is more like coffee flavored water (Maybe they're onto something with that... Flavored waters are huge right now!). That somebody has obviously never heard of the old addage that says, "The early bird gets to make the coffee." But I have. (evil cackle in the background)
I use about one scoop of coffee for every two cups of water. It's really strong, you know, just how coffee should be. My main reason for making it so strong was to make up for all the months I spent drinking shit colored water. I've been strutting around thinking, Well boys, there's a new sherriff in town! (more evil cackling, louder than last time)
I didn't want to overload the senses of the coffee consumers, however so I couldn't just waltz in and triple the strength of the coffee in one day.... No, no.. I'm much smarter (and slightly nicer) than that. I didn't want an uproar! I pictured a group of over-caffeinated-wide-eyed-rabid-looking-riffraff running wildly in all directions tearing furniture apart with their teeth while trying to wrangle the empty coffee pot out of one another's hands in a futile attempt to devour the one remaining drop of delicious coffee before breaking the pot and slashing each other's faces with the broken glass, then discovering and gorging themselves with every last coffee bean/grind in a five mile radius... NO, I couldn't chance that happening!! So, I slowly added more coffee grinds to the pot every day. No one even noticed! People have been buzzing around, happy as clams and eager to get things done! SUCCESS!!
Or that's how it would've went if it weren't for that certain someone who takes his coffee making duty VERY SERIOUSLY. He took it upon himself to prepare the coffee maker the night before so that I, "Just push the button! It's all ready for ya!" Everyday, I get a reminder. "Did you know that the coffee was ready to go this morning? Just push the button!" Like I wouldn't notice. So, I told him that I really appreciate it and it's so much easier for me, since I just have to push that goddamned button in the morning.
Don't worry though, the story doesn't end there.. I still make the coffee nice and strong. I just add water to the pot after everyone else has partaken of the morning nectar. He's none the wiser and I'm content. WIN, WIN. What else can you ask for?
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Mind Games
I've recently come to the realization that I talk to myself.. A LOT. And not just the regular kind of talking to yourself like most people do, I have full on conversations with myself. Usually in my head.. And I am really funny so sometimes I just start laughing out loud (LOL). I'm sure this looks weird to everyone else.. Some girl, alone in her car, cracking up for no apparent reason. I pictured that scenario this morning shortly after I got to work and I laughed and laughed and laughed! I wonder what my coworkers think....
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
A little late, I know...
So, here are a few of my bridals. I'm a little behind on life lately so I'm updating the blog as I go...
Did I mention that I HATE how blogger uploads pictures?? I'm quitting....
Did I mention that I HATE how blogger uploads pictures?? I'm quitting....
Monday, January 4, 2010
They say when you're married in June, you're a bride all your life...
I was married in September and I can tell you, I was so happy at the thought of not being a bride ever again, I had a party. We called it a wedding for everyone else's sake.
Planning a wedding is so stressful! I wanted to tear my hair out! No wonder they call them bridezillas...
Still, don't we make a cute couple?? :)
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