Blessed

I was going to wait until the end of the month to announce this great news but could not wait.  We started off our Valentines by going to the Clipper game with the Davis family :) on Wednesday 2/12/14.  I am so not a Clippers fan but a sports fan and we had a great time :).         

The Davis Family

The game was good and the Clippers won.  The best part of the night for me came later when we were asked to be this princes god parents 

Thinking about it gets me all emotional again.  I don't think his parents even understand how touched we are by this.  So of course we said yes :) I think I get so emotional because being so honored tells me a lot of things.  Like how far in the injury I have come and how much we are valued by others.  This is a large responsibility that we do not plan to take lightly.  He is my first god son and Brandon's second :).   This little prince is the best baby ever.  Still hasn't cried around me and just took the environment in and his bed time came and he feel asleep in the loud arena.

Then last night we wanted to avoid the crowd so we ate at Brandon's favorite restaurant and he got his grub on :) 

 

We don't do anything these days without a coupon :S I learned this from my cousin Barbara :)

Then today is a kick back day at home.  This is our year we have been beyond blessed already and it's only February so that's great.  Just keep on bringing those prayers so that we can continue to be blessed :)

Happy Valentines to everyone out there :) I hope everyone's Valentines was as great as ours :)

January 2014

Its been awhile everyone so I figured I would update everyone and do this monthly.  This is January in a nut shell.  So far it has been a great year.  So much has happened in January and we have enjoyed every minute of it. 

We started off the year with our block party.  And, it was not as many people as lastt year but it was still a GREAT time :)



First of all let me start off by apologizing for all my facebook post.  I know they have been really random but I just do it to motivate myself.  I figured if I put it out there then when I see you all we better see a difference.  So, I have been on the workout grind for 10 days now and not enjoying it.  To me it is painful and sucks.  I don't enjoy it at all :( but I still do it cause I want to look good this summer.  I even bought myself a kettleball today :S So, we shall see how using it works out for me.  I've picked up my game a little too since there is nothing else for me to do :( I am still doing the squat challenge this time and I am up too 150 squats.  And, on my elliptical I am up to 90 minutes :) I know some of you think that is a lot.  And, it is but I talk  myself through it the whole time and tell myself there is nothing to it but to do it.  So we shall see if I get good results, like I am hoping too.  Next Monday I am starting this insane detox :( I have to sacrifice myself for 5 days :( I just keep telling myself its only 5 days :S 

Besides cleaning (which I do everyday) I have started planting veggies.  I want to reduce my grocery l;ist so I hope I am successful.  It's only february and we already have green bell pepers, tomatoes, oranges, and lemons growing out there.  I started and am working on some red bell peppers, Jalapenos, Cucumbers, Carrots, Lettuce, Okra, Brocolli and some Collards.  So, I am hoping I am successful and I will soon see.

Some of the vegetables :)

Given that I want and I am planting vegetables we have been working on our garden too.  And, so far it has been great,  It is a work in progress but sill great,  And, we haven't finished our floors yet :( still just a hallway and the master bedroom and closet to go.  I am hoping we are able to knock it out this month because Brandon has been working on it for what seems like forever :S

And OMG there are so many babies being expected out there and I can't wait to meet my new nephew and my cousins baby :) One picture I find that I love to just look at is this picture.  Yeah its kind of weird my brother left, joined the military and found his wife and family in no time :S they are great people and his daughter just turned 4. 

He is our Hero too so I guess we will share him with a great family.

I was emotional at other weddings but I cried my eyes out at his wedding.  So many emotions came over me :S  Ultmately I was so happy for him and the fact that he found his princess and was going to be adding to our family.

I was able to see this prince this month too.  He is the best baby in the world.  I have not heard him cry yet :S He is an angel really.

The sweetest angel ever  :)

We also got new windows this month.  And, for me it is the greatest thing ever.  Its like we are in a new house.  We still have a couple more projects to work on but so far it has been GREAT.  

Then it was my bros bday.  No, not my brother that is in the military but my bro Sean who jusr had the baby.  So we were able to get together with everyone and have a good time :)

The Guys

I think thats it.  Not 100% sure though.  All I do know is that January had a lot to offer so I hope it stays this way.  Most people ask me what I do all day when I am home alone.  Well, I work in the garden, clean, workout, read and play games. 

Lastly, like most people I have a new years resolution.  Like most people have been there and continue to be there for me during hard times.  I want to stay connected to people. So, don't be surprised if I text you for any reason. 

Lastly, I am in a messed up situation still and I have seen some peoples true color.  It is funny how people are there for you in bad tims and thats it :S.  I want people there for me all the time.  When things are good and bad. 

I am also so fortunate to be married to my best friend.  He is by my side no matter what.  When things are, good bad and ugly.  It is ultimately so funny to me how he is still here.  And, I fell like I am totally still in the honeymood phase,  I appreciate him so much for all he does.  We are so fortunate to continue to be so fortunate despite what we have been through.  So we continue to be blessed people.  

 



Hello 2014

13 is my lucky number for a reason :) to date 2013 has been full of a lot of great events.  It was a dozzy and rough at times but still ended up being a great year :) where do I start, I guess I will go by dates.  The start off of 2013 was great I started off by being able to go to the mountains and everything :)  no snowboarding for me though :S I think when I buy a helmet I will get out there and go for it again.
In April got to go to my BFS wedding and it was great very memorable :) Then got to kick of Lake/River season by going to the lake Memorial Weekend and a few trips after that too :) it was great.  My goal this year is to look really good out on the water this year.  I always look fly but I'm trying to look my flyest this year :)
Then my brother and Bs friend got married in August.  Got to go to two other great weddings.  One in the OC and the other in Texas.  It was hard for me to see my brother get married I shed a few tears :( and now we have great additions to our family.  My brothers wife, his daughter Claire, and now his little peanut Joseph Jr.  He is already expecting his first kid.  So, I guess I lost the race I didn't know I was even apart of since we don't have any kids :S he makes sure I know that every time I see him :S
Then my BFF Sean had his little peanut Isaiah.  He is the cutest most adorable thing that 2013 has brought.  I'm still getting use to the idea of being an aunt now on top of it I have to get use to being a distant aunt because my brother lives in Texas :S
We also had two sick dogs this year so they were expensive.  I wish we had pet insurance.  But, I guess you always want something when you don't have it :S
Then spent my birthday at home and then Bs birthday here too but it was an eventful day :) we had a little kick back.
Thanksgiving was good spent it at the hubby's bosses house.  It was all good over there :) then the holidays hit.  Was able to accomplish all my Christmas shopping on a budget :) it sucks not having income :( worst part about staying home.  I am asked all the time what do I do and my reply is nothing :( cooking and cleaning is stuff that I have always done so now I fill out surveys and play games to train my brain again.  My biggest impairment is my short term memory so I have to write EVERYTHING down :S so I don't forget.  And, I know I have said this before but I have to pick up my coupon clipping.  I have to contribute in some way :S I always find myself being the biggest disappointment and don't contribute to my family :S but, thankfully my husband always reminds me that I do.
My brother and his family came home for Christmas and we held him a baby shower :) went to the mountains to get in some sledding  and saw Disney on ice :) it was great family time :) went to the movies on the 25th and saw Mandela and it was a good movie but I guess I was expecting a little bit more.
We also went to a great brunch for christmas :)
My cousin got engaged and is expecting his first little peanut :) so, a wedding and baby shower is in my future.  Like I said 2013 has been EVENTFUL :)
Then spent New Years at home :) had a great block party.  Not as many people as last year but still GREAT  :) I was up for a full 24 hours :S and woke up sick :S I got like this 24 hour bug which took me out completely. I'm still recuperating. .
Started off the New Year with great news, sick :S and and my husband is still grinding so we can live this great life that we have.  Tickets are bought and we will be spending Marte Gra in Mobile this year :)
Some times I get so perplexed and find myself asking myself how did I get so lucky to be able to live this great life that I have now and still feel like I am missing something.  When I actually look at the big picture it is all good over here, besides having this injury.
I have made several New Years resolutions and they are all about me :) trying to continue to improve overall and in particular my mind, body and soul.
I think our neighborhood will have the New Years Eve block party every year now.  So my invite is going out now.  Everyone who is anyone will be here 12/31/14.
So, we shall see what 2014 has to bring :S for now we must figure out what we are going to do for the Super Bowl.  Any plans or ideas out there?
Lastly, I think I'm starting to like the new me.  I am always full of ideas.  If my ideas get taken up is another story.  Everyone take care and Happy New Years :)

A YEAR IN REVIEW