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Friday, May 15, 2009

Saving My Mama's Ta-Tas ~

I can't even start this post without crying! Last weekend was, well lets just say AMAZING! We had so much fun celebrating the end of all that my Mom has been through this past year. We laughed, cried,danced,laughed, cried some more and made precious memories with each other. I get a lump in my throat every time I think about all of this. I thought that I have been through some hard times in my life but hats off to this amazingly brave women. She has taught me so much and her strength is like no one I know. I feel so blessed to be apart of this family and to have had the opportunity to be surrounded by so many great women who have all, in some way touched my life. I am glad that this experience has made me much more aware and I hope that women will take charge of their bodies and listen to your intuition. Doctors do not always know everything and they most certainly do not know your body better then you. I'm glad my Mom pushed and demanded more test. She knew something was not right and she took control. I'm glad she set such a great example to me and my girls. It was very emotional to watch her on Saturday. It was most definitely the most empowering thing I have ever been a part of. To see my Mom in the survivor parade,to see the look in her eyes, to feel her strength was absolutely priceless. Mom I love you dearly. I admire you more then I can express. I'm so unbelievably impressed with how you have faced this head on. Mom you are today and always my hero. My Mama's ta-tas are survivors!!!!!!! Whooo hoooo












I have SO many pic's, I will have to put a slide show together. We had a blast at my Mom surprise party that My Aunt Shelie put together for her and I have tons more pic's of the race. Thanks to everyone one that came out to support My Mom and to those who donated to this great cause.

Bubbalicious Baby!

Gordon and I have enjoyed going to supercross together for several years. We usually have a pretty healthy rivalry going on, as we prefer different riders…that is until this year. Things got a little heated for sure!!!! My rider, James Stewart, AKA Bubba is freakin amazing and has mad skills. He is so fun to watch and his speed is off the charts! I have been a fan since he was riding in the lite class. Gordon’s rider is Chad Read, who has had to step up his game to keep up with Stewart but it was just not quit enough this year. I won’t trash talk him to much and I also won’t post his pic on my blog!!! James won the season championship & that makes me happy! We enjoy our day in Vegas together without any children. It turned out to be a really nice day!

Calibri (Body)

Whoo hoo Mallorie!

Mallorie played and WON her basketball game against their rival elementary school 4th graders. She was so excited to play. She did such a great job! She made a basket and was a great cheerleader when it was time for the boys to play! She is always so excited to be involved with things at school. Let’s hope it stays that way!






Artichokes Any One??

My family absolutely LOVES artichokes. Me not so much! I am amazed sometimes at the things my girls will eat. They love to try new things and most of time they like it. Makes for very expensive bills when we go out to eat!!!

Family Game Night At School ~




We had a blast hanging out at Mallorie & Madison's school. We played games and enjoyed each others company during family game night.

The Cat & The Lizard



Friday, May 1, 2009

Something We Should ALL Remember ~

My Sweet Dad sent this to me. He has ALWAYS told us that we are as happy as we make up our mind to be. This is AWESOME ... something we should all remember…


A 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud man, who is fully dressed each
morning by eight o'clock, with his hair fashionably combed and shaved
perfectly, even though he is legally blind, moved to a nursing home today.
His wi fe of 70 years recently passed away, making the move necessary. After
many hours of waiting patiently in the lobby of the nursing home, he smiled
sweetly when told his room was ready.
As he maneuvered his walker to the elevator, I provided a visual description
of his tiny room, including the eyelet sheets that had been hung on his window.
I love it,' he stated with the enthus
iasm of an eight-year-old having just
been presented with a new puppy. Mr. Jones, you haven't seen the room; just wait.'
'That doesn't have anything to do with it,' he replied.
Happiness is something you decide on ahead of time.

Whether I like my room or not doesn't depend on how the

furniture is arranged ... it's how I arrange my mind.

I already decided to love it. 'It's a decision I make every morning when I wake up. I have a choice;

I can spend the day in bed recounting the difficulty I have with the
parts of my body that no longer work, or get out of bed and be thankful
for the ones that do.
Each day is a gift, and as long as my eyes open, I'll focus on the new day
and all the happy memories I've stored away. Just for this time in my life.
Old age is like a bank account. You withdraw from what you've put in.
So, my advice to you would be to deposit a lot of happiness in the bank
account of memories!
Thank you for your part in filling my Memory Bank. I am still depositing.
'Remember the five simple rules to be happy:
1. Free your heart from hatred.
2. Free your mind from worries.
3. Live simply.
4. Give more.
5. Expect less.