what a year!

Many of you have heard me gripe and complain about what a tough year I've had.

Layoffs, losing a loved one, some personal trials as well.

2009 will go down in the history books as the year that kept throwing punches and I still got through it!

It wasnt all bad :)

I reconnected with many lost friends whom I love dearly through facebook...

though hubby gripes about the time I spend on there..(He has a valid point)

I count it as a blessing!

I have been able to shed some pounds

(although it keeps trying to find me)

...blessing

I feel tremendous joy when I think of the beautiful people my children are becoming

....blessing X 1,000

I have a gorgeous man in my life who loves and cherishes me

(thats you hunna)

I have wonderful friends in my life!

blessings, all!

I have had small accomplishments in my career.

blessings

I have been thinking about my new years resolution for 2010...

There is countless things that I can choose, I think I will do one big resolution for the year and then a monthly objective or two..

what do you think?

Albert Eintstein once said

"A life lived for others is a life worth living"

there it is..

my resolution..

If there is one big thing missing in my life..

its charity.

giving my self to ease someone elses pain, trials, etc

I am going to look into volunteering this year... I can't donate large amounts of money but I can donate time.

I have personal goals for 2010

strenghten my family and cherish my hubby

be more reponsible with money

be a better daughter

cultivate my creativity

strengthen my work ethic

be kind

and of course

lose wieght!

Happy new year all!

Thank you for reading my blog!

I have enjoyed writing so much that I want to learn more!

there is beauty all around...

when theres love at home :)

I am blessed beyond measure!

New Year's Eve Song - Auld Lang Syne

New Year's Eve Song - Auld Lang Syne

Olive juice?

Just mouth it.."olive juice" ... ha ha ha... My daughter... how about this one... "vacuum"

yep, she almost got her mouth washed out with soap for that one!

These are normal topics of conversation in my house these days.

Of course the kids have a healthy obsession for "The Office"

Seriously...

we have to watch reruns ALL THE TIME.

I have enjoyed alot of down time with the kids this weekend...

I have had to stay off of my feet and Corey has been working.

I have seen the best and the worst of teenagers this weekend.

 They have been so attentive and helpful!

making me meals and keeping me company. My daughter has been an angel!

She sacrificed her entire weekend to make sure I wasnt lonely..

She loves me after all!

Mothers of teenagers will understand that statement :)

I have also witnessed how a teenager can take advantage of a situation ...

and use it to misbehave....

One thing I have learned on this quest called parenthood

is that teenage problems are GROWNUP problems.

teenagers lack the skills to cope.

We all fight temptations and we all face adversity.

What those bright faces need is guidence..

and what I need is a stiff drink!!!

oh christmas tree!!

a bit of ribbon

my favorite ornaments

Christmas is coming!

UGH......

Clarity

Would you agree that what we all seek is some form of clarity?

 To be able to see our path in life.. To understand the intentions of others..

To understand how our trials  will benifit our lives.. how to learn from them.

Some days I get the blues..

sometimes...

Time to get back on that horse and ride it out!

Look at all I have!

I have treasures beyond my wildest dreams....

you are soo lucky :)

consumer report ;)

Although I have spent most of my hairy legged life using cheerful pink Daisy razors....
You know the ones of which I speak?

Every one loves a Daisy :)

Over the years... I have branched out... Opened my mind to the world of hair removal possibilities.....Waxing... effective... yet, painful.... sugaring.. effective yet .......OUCH

NAIR?? Give me a break.....

Back to shaving.. and the wonderful world of mens razors... 

The Bic.... orange plastic razor from HELLLL... do not.... likey the bic...

Sensor excell... now there is a nice close shave.... although hubby gets all mad when I borrow his razor... says I "dull the blade"... whatev....

back to the pretty purple dimension of the womens venus... aahhhhh... bliss... with that lovely purple comfort strip....THAT LASTS A TOTAL OF 2 SHAVES.... pshhh... five bucks down the drain... those puppies are pricey....

ping pong.. back to the men's razors....

da da da dahhhhh......

the gilette Fusion.......

love these!! They last for weeks...and they shave super close..

Yes, they are pricey

but totally worth it...

next time you see me..

you can ask to feel my legs

;)