Ben's 21st Party

Jason's little brother Ben is now 21.. He is such a great guy.. He is a CNA and working full time.. He is such a positive person.. So great to be around. He (like his brothers Rory and Jason) is always trying to make sure everyone around him is happy. He knows just what to say, NO MATTER the mood, to make you remember the good things in life. Things worth smiling about. He has been so fun since the day I met him, OVER 6 years ago. When I married Jason I gained to awesome brothers. Ben and I Have had several fun nights laughing, drinking, etc. I love him so much. (group photo) (girl fight)
Anyway.. Don't wanna get TOOOO sappy.. We took him out for his 21st birthday. What better place to take him then the VFW. Drinks are cheap, its a karaoke bar and again.. the drinks are CHEAP!
We got a group of us together and went out to dinner at Jim's then headed to the bar..
Ben sang karaoke, drank, danced, and we all had a BLAST!! Here are SOME PICTURES!

A New Christmas Decoration

So my good friend Samantha was telling me about her crafty ideas. How she had made a Christmas Wreath and I loved the idea..

So this Past Saturday I went to her house and we went to the Craft store (which by the way I am a HUGE fan of Michael's) and we were just walking through the isles looking for pieces to use on my wreath.. I was anticipating the outcome of the wreath as I really am NOT the most crafty person in town BY FAR.. So we were just grabbing things and trying to make it all match.. I decided I wanted my to be OF COURSE blue and brown and we added silver to it to make it stand out.. When we had enough pieces we headed back to her house.

Sunday I went back over to her house to get to work on it.. I was so nervous.. We were wrapping the wires around, gluing the pieces on and Sam was tying ribbon. And before I knew it... "POOF It was Finished". I am So proud of it, its more glittery then the picture shows. I decided to hang it on the INSIDE of my door so it will last longer.

Thanks Sam for ALL your guidance. I love it so much! MERRY CHRISTMAS.. Now I am OFFICIALLY feeling the Christmas Spirit!

Milo's Law

Please,
Sign this petition that will take you only 1 minute as a gift to Milo's mom. Milo was 9 months old and died 2 months ago at the hand of a man who couldn't control his anger. This man can plead his case down to a 2nd degree murder and be out walking the streets in less than five years because Milo is under 14 years old. Milo's mom would like to see this change, Milo never got one Christmas and this petition to change these laws is the only thing keeping Milo's mom going... PLEASE SIGN THIS PETITION AND FORWARD ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW. CHRISTMAS IS ABOUT DOING THINGS FOR OTHER PEOPLE, THIS MAY BE THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU CAN DO FOR SOMEONE ALL YEAR...

Thank you and forward on!!!!!!
Merry Christmas

http://www.gopetition.com/online/32608.html (Copy and paste the link if it won't take you to it by clicking on it)

Help Michelle Win

PLEASE GO TO http://www.971zht.com/cc-common/radiobase/contests/CLICK ON Show Off Your Grouchy KIDTHEN CLICK ON VOTE FOR ENTRIESTHEN PUT IN YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS THEN READ AND FILL IN THE BOX'S AND VOTE FOR #60 MICHELLE IS NUMBER 60ALL VOTING STOPS NEXT MONDAY SO PLEASE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE.....

MORAL FOR TODAY

**I saw a funny email today and Knew I had to post it. Enjoy***



One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally, he decided the animal was old, and the well needed to be covered up anyway; it just wasn't worth it to retrieve the donkey.

He invited all his neighbors to come over and help him. They all grabbed a shovel and began to shovel dirt into the well. At first, the donkey realized what was happening and cried horribly. Then, to everyone's amazement he quieted down.A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well. He was astonished at what he saw. With each shovel of dirt that hit his back, the donkey was doing something amazing. He would shake it off and take a step up. As the farmer's neighbors continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off and take a step up.
Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well and happily trotted off!
Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds of dirt. The trick to getting out of the well is to shake it off and take a step up. Each of our troubles is a steppingstone. We can get out of the deepest wells just by not stopping, never giving up! Shake it off and take a step up.
Remember the five simple rules to be happy: Free your heart from hatred - Forgive. Free your mind from worries - Most never happen. Live simply and appreciate what you have. Give more. Expect less
Enough of that crap. The donkey later came back, and bit the farmer who had tried to bury him. The gash from the bite got infected and the farmer eventually died in agony from septic shock.


MORAL FROM TODAY'S LESSON: When you do something wrong, and try to cover your ass, it always comes back to bite you.

~ What I am Thankful For ~

A. Animals- they make my life more exciting and more rewarding

B. Brianna.. She is my bcffffffffff, my BOAT-love it

C. my car- its safe, gorgeous and fast, camping,

D. Drinks of all kinds, depending on my mood..

E. Edward Cullen.. That is right.. I mean come on ladies, we all like to be taken care of and we love the Romance & Passion!

F. Friends-- I would go nuts without all of you! You make life exciting THANKS!
Face book.... It helps me stay in contact with friends and family and it helps me survive the long work days!

G. God.

H. Heaters... I hate being cold!

I. Ice (i know right after I put heaters, this is weird) but i love Ice in my drinks!

J. Jason- he is my best friend I am so blessed to be in his life.. LOVE YOU BABY!!

K. kit- kats, kisses (from those I want kisses from)

L. llamas?? lol hard to think of some of these on the spot.. licorice, ooooooooooooo LIGHTS.. SO HAPPY about lights(electricity is an amazing INVENTION, appreciated every day)

M. My Family- without you I would be so lost. LOVE YOU ALL!!

N. Nana-my grandma- she basically raised me I love you Nana
Ninja Turtle Cartoons- still one of the OLD time cartoons that is still great to watch, Nachos, Noodles, Nintendo games with the kids,

O. Outdoors. I am such an active person all summer we are outside.

P. POTATOES-one of my FAVORITES!! ALL KINDS of food from potatoes

Q. Quilted Bear- love tortilla soup and that is where we get the stuff for it

R. Roberta- she is my role model. Amazing person with a heart of gold... oh and rainbows, ranch dressing,

S. Stars, Sit-coms, spicy food

T. our Truck, its amazing and we have been able to help so many family members and friends move with the truck and its a HOT ride! :D LOVE IT

U. underwear... UGH.. the thought of not having them scares me!!! (on a happier note) umbrellas- they are wonderful

V. Vampire Diaries- for adding SPICE to my Thursday Nights..

W. Work friends.. (thanks Anna) Roberta, Melissa, Anna, Danielle, Jodi, Tammy, Helen, Anel, Candace work is much more fun with you gals! :D
Wake boarding-what I do all summer

X. xtra meat on my sandwiches, I don't like feeling cheated.. come on now

Y. Candy Yams.. mmmmmmmmmmmmmm and YELLOW laffy taffy.. oh and of course YOU!!!

Z. ah ha getting enough zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz's otherwise I am GRUMPY!!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

For Halloween J & I decided we were gonna ROCK the Flintstones.. It was so much fun. We went to 2 Halloween parties and had a blast! I love love love Halloween and I still am shocked that its NOVEMBER already! :( WOW!! Here are a few pictures from our big fun night! :D