Feeling "Yuck!"

I have been feeling icky all week.....no energy, headaches frequently, sore throat, plugged ears.....just plain "Yuck." 
I didn't want another day to go by without some sort of blog post, even if I'm not feeling 100%. 

Yesterday while reading my usual blog stops for the day I read about this and decided to join, even if I'm a day late...



1. Worst trouble you ever got into as a teenager? Gosh, i was a pretty boring teenager and didn't really get into trouble.  The worst thing I think I ever did was go to a friends house at lunch and get into the licquor cabinet.  We  took several shots of some horrible liquid and then returned to school.  I had english right after math and I had to take a test.  I wasn't drunk, but very buzzed.  My teacher came by my desk and leaned over my shoulder and whispered "You should really start the test on the first page." and walked away.  I KNOW he knew I had been drinking but never said a word to me or anyone else.  I could have gotten in a lot of trouble!!  Thanks Mr. B!!!


2. Are you a morning person or a night person? Definetly a night person.  I dread the mornings and have my entire life.  Of my 4 children only one is a morning kid.  The other 3 sleep in!!


3. Are you a one-handed or a two-handed Texter? Due to my phone being from the stone-age I'm a one handed texture.


4. Democrat, Republican, or Independent..or maybe even Green Party (whatever that is).  Well let me see, I'm the daughter of a very liberal Democrate and I'm married to a very strict Republican.  To keep the waters calm I prefer to remain Independant!

5. Are you a pet person? If that pet is a dog, yes.  I don't care for cats and rodents should not be pets along with creepy-crawly-slithery creatures.

Hair Do's _ Votes needed!!

Another week of Friend Makin Mondays at aefilkens

This is perfect for me today!!!

I am in desperate need of a hair style change, please vote for one of the below do's to help me decide!!

My hair is currently waist length with no bangs. 

I've been eyeing these hair do's...

Hair Do #1

I like the layering around her face.

Hair Do #2

Again I like the layering around her face.

Hair Do #3

I like the length here.

Hair Do #4

If I were really daring I'd do this.

What's your vote????

A Thousand Words Thursday

  I love this activity.  Visit Cheaper Than Therapy to play along.

A picture is worth a thousand words..............

Medical Information Binders

I have learned over the past few months how important it is to keep medical record information contained and accessable at a moments notice. To acheive this I put together Medical Record Binders for each member of my household. These binders are broken down into the following catagories: Visits, Lab Work, Immunizations, Procedures, and Reciepts. At the front of each binder I have the medical record number, emergency contact information, allergies, current medications and a list for any OTC medications.



I have also put together a binder for my mother, who is currently under a doctors care for an on-going illness. It is such a valuable tool for my sisters and I, who take turns attending my mothers' appointments with her. It allows each of us to make notes of the appointment and have past notes handy. It also keeps each of us up to date on her care.

Tiny Talk Tuesday

A fun activity at Not Before 7:00 documenting the funny things kids say.

This story needs a little background info:  My Son was playing around with Hubbies wallet; pretending to take money, looking at pictures.  oh, and My son loves all things "cowboy."

Fast forward:  We are at the gas station and Hubbie goes to pump gas.  He opens his wallet and his Wells Fargo credit card is missing.

Hubbie opens the car door and looks at our Son "Did you take my card?"

Son "No."

Hubbie "Well it's not in here!"

Son "Did it have horses and a wagon on it?"

Hubbie "Yes!"

Son "Nope, haven't seen that one."

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My kids and Hubbie are playing "Simon Says"

The Countessa says  " Daddy you be the Simer now."

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I hear The Princess get up about 3:45am and go into The Countessa's room  Then I hear:

"Countessa what are you doing?"

"I'm sleeping!" The Countessa replies rather grumpily

"Do you want to color?" The Princess asks.  At which point I enter the room and send The Princess back to bed.  The Countessa never replies.
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Friend Makin' Monday

Another fun week of Friend Makin' Monday.

Today's topic: Favorite photos from the holidays.

My 8 yr old "Preemie" holding up her stocking on her birthday.  8 Years earlier she fit inside that same stocking.

Visiting a local "Christmas House"

My girlies ready to go see the Nutcracker Ballet

The Duchess just hangin'

My Sion decorating his cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve

My kiddies bonding on Christmas Eve

Ready for bed on Christmas Eve

The Duchess opening her "Teacher's Supplies" from Santa.  This photo doesn't do her excitment justice!

The Princess with her much wanted guitar.  Thanks Auntie PamPay!!

And finally, the Biker Gang.  Grammie got all 4 kiddies Razor 360 Big Wheels.

12 minutes, 12 memories

For details about this activity visit Stacy Julians Sprinkles site.

Here are 12 photos from 2009 that make me smile... in no particular order