Happy Birthday Humberto!!

In case you don't know who Humberto is, its my loving ALMOST 30 year old husband...Humberto is his pet name. Don't ask...it gets weird ;) You can just call him Jordan if it makes you feel more comfortable.

And today my man is the big 2-9!! He's getting OLD! I'm pretty sure he's Silver Fox status now.

{29 years of shakin' what his mama gave him!}

So hunny bunny, if you're reading this,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

I love you more than Red Bull...that's major.

I hope you have an amazing day!

Now I need to figure out how to wrap myself in a box...hmmm.

Intervention time....WWTK Q&A!

Can I start off with saying mea culpa?! Last Wednesday was pure insanity and I didn't have time to make the rounds and check out your links....but I LOVE YOU! Forgive me?! I'll beg...I'm not above it.

Anyloveyoulongtime, its time for this week's Q&A and Mamarazzi has come up with some fabulous questions....all about one of my favorite things on the face of this planet. CELL PHONES! I loooove my phone...I'd be lost without it. I'm pretty sure I have an addiction to it. I wonder if there is therapy for these kind of things? Read on amigos....

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1. Do you prefer to text or call?
2. What is the last text message in your phone and who is it from?
3. What are your favorite phone apps?
4. At what age do you think kids are ready for a cell phone?
5. Share a current pic or video taken with your phone

I may have to sift through some of these pics and texts before I answer....gotta keep things G rated and all..meow! I can't wait to read your answers!

1. Do you prefer to text or call?

Text. All the way. I'm not much of a phone talker, but if you check my texts....we're talking thousands a month. No joke. Mostly between me and my sister-in-law....who lives down the street now! Apparently we have a lot to say to each other. And based on the number of LOLs in them, we think we're pretty funny. Sheesh. I need a new hobby.

2. What is the last text message in your phone and who is it from?

It's from my sister-in-law. Surprise surprise!! And it says: No problem! ;) (Exciting, isn't it?)


3. What are your favorite phone apps?

Ohhh...I love love love HeyTell. It's a voice messaging app that's like a walky talky. So conventient and perfect for sending random messages singing at the top of my lungs!

4. At what age do you think kids are ready for a cell phone?

I would say 12 is a good place to start. But only to have when they are out so that they have a way to stay in contact with us. I wouldn't let them have free reign of the phone though. I would say that they should at least be in high school before they have access to their OWN phone. With all the sexting, videos, and crap that goes on nowadays it makes me nervous to give my kids a potentially dangerous tool. On the other hand, it would make me feel more at ease to know that I could be in contact with them.

5. Share a current pic or video taken with your phone

{Toddlers for sale at Costco!}

The Little Miss was tired of walking so she decided to post up and read a book. Wish I could do that!

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A night of passion...

With my man, The Groban....oh, and Jordan was there too. Last Wednesday night we went to the AMAZING Josh Groban concert, and ladies, I have just one word for it. SWOON! I l-o-v-e Josh Groban.....'s music...ahem...I'm a married woman, don't get me wrong. I love his music.

{Reunited and it feels so goooooood!!}

The last time we went and saw him, he held my hand and sang to me...yeah...chew on that for a minute. It was pretty much like heaven on earth. This time around the concert was almost as good ;). His opening act, Elew, was CRAZY awesome! And of course, my man didn't disappoint. His concerts are flawless....and I swear if you listen really closely while he's singing, you can hear chonies dropping across the world. Yup.

{So close...yet so far...}

I even took some granny panties with my phone number written across it. I was gonna launch a thong up there, but I couldn't fit all the numbers on those teeny little strings. Nothing says 'I love your music' like cotton hipster skivvies....rawr....

If you ever get a chance to go see The Groban in concert, DO IT! And invite me! Just don't touch him....I might have to shank you...for real. I will cut you.

Happy Tuesday Amigos!

Let my hormones ask the questions....WWTK Q&A

It is Wednesday already?! You know what that means? I'm going to the JOSH GROBAN concert tonight!! Hot dang! And of course....its time for We Want To Know with my lovebug Mamarazzi and your master of ceremonies for the day, ME!

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I've been reading some amazing books lately and they've inspired me, motivated me, moved me and made me smile. After reading The Help I found myself turning inward and asking some deep and honest questions (must be the pms) so I thought I'd share them this week!


1. What is the best advice someone has ever given you?

2. What is your greatest accomplishment?

3. Who do you admire?

4. If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be?

5. How do you want to be remembered?

So grab the chocolate and the tissues and lets ride on this emotional roller coaster together!

1. What is the best advice someone has ever given you?

Don't get up from pooping until you pee the second time. No joke. That advice was actually given to me. Or...stay true to yourself. That's a lesson in life that I've had to learn the hard way. It took me a while to find ME, but now I wouldn't live life any other way.

2. What is your greatest accomplishment?

Hands down, being a mother. And not just a mother, but a good mother. Toot toot. Yup that's my horn. Because you know what? I am a good mother. And it hasn't been easy. Being a mother at 19 wasn't the easiest experience. Every thing about my situation at 19 was difficult, emotionally and physically. Three kids later and all of that pain has disappeared. I'm thankful for the experience and being able to reflect on what was, and what now is. Every day I look at my babies and know that there is nothing I can do in this life that will top them.

3. Who do you admire?

Oh man, well of course my Mom, but I think I've bragged about her too much ;) So for the sake of switching things up I am going to have to say my Mother in law. She. is. awesome. No seriously, she is. She is the epitome of patience. I've never seen her flustered, no matter what chaotic mess is going on. She's raised 7 children of her own and is a FOUNTAIN of knowledge! Plus she is a spiritual powerhouse. Any question I've ever had, she's answered. And trust me, I've had a lot of questions. She exudes love, patience, and warmth and seriously I wish I could be like her! I'm so thankful to have such an amazing example in my life. {this is totally making me the favorite daughter in law ;) }

4. If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be?

My bowels. Dang IBS. But seriously now...let me think. I would change how defensive I can be. I have a hard time letting people in and completely trusting them. Once you're in, you're golden, but my past has toughened parts of my heart that still take time to soften. That's something that I have to work on daily. If I could change it overnight, I would.


5. How do you want to be remembered?

I want people to laugh when they think back on me. I want them to remember the way I snort when I laugh, the way my laugh sounds, and the love I have for them. If the only thing I leave behind are good memories that bring a warm smile to their face, then I've done my job.

Ok, enough of this mushy crap. I'm downing Midol like its going out of style over here. I can't wait to read all of your answers! I'll be thinking of you while I'm being serenaded my the one and only Groban....RAWR!! Happy writing!

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Let me just apologize now...

At the beginning of each school year I go through a range of emotion. First off, its tears of JOY at the thought of having 5 minutes of sanity. Then its a little sadness...no wait...there's none of that, its pretty much just joy. Then its a little fear. Yup. FEAR. Because I totally have those kids. Heaven help Mason's teacher...I'm seriously going to have to put her on a prayer roll. Its gonna be a long year....I mean look at this face....

{His little cherub face...so precious...riiiiight}

Totally sweet and innocent, right? BWAAHHAA! Or not. The little shiznizzle...his teacher is going to be a hot mess by the end of the year.

Let's not forget about Boogie! He's still going to his special education program (which he cried at EVERY FRIGGIN DAY last year) but....BUT....he's starting his first mainstream preschool this year! This is HUGE for him. I honestly can't say how he'll do, but we are optimistic and hopeful that it will be a positive experience for him. He had a playdate with his new teacher and friends and for the most part he did great! And so did Presley...who had to be up in the mix and was convinced that she was part of the class. Oy vey that girl has enough attitude to knock Tyra over with her smize.

{Parachutes + Balls= Best time ever!}

{Peek at the bean bag....Little Miss made herself right at home!}

My fingers and toes are crossed that the kids have a good year...and that their teachers survive unscathed. I doubt it. But hey, a girl can hope, right? And if hope doesn't work, I'll pray....or bribe. :)

It's a glorious day! WWTK Week 18 folks!

First off....can I get an AMEN?! The kids go back to school today and I may or may not be crying tears of joy over here!

But right now its time to get down to business...We Want To Know style! This week's questions are brought to you by the lovely Mamarazzi. So take a walk down memory lane and join in the fun today!


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Here are this week's questions:

1. Did you live in the same town or move around a lot as a child?

2. What were your parents like?

3. Do you have any siblings? What were they like growing up?

4. Share a short story from your childhood.

5. What did you look like? (share a picture for your chance to win a prize)

I LOVE these questions!! Read on and link up amigos!


1. Did you live in the same town or move around a lot as a child?

We moved...A LOT! My parents were active duty military and we seriously never lived anywhere longer than a year. I loved it though! I lived in amazing places like Spain and Panama and was able to travel the world at a young age. Plus it helped me become adaptable to new surroundings and totally NOT SHY! ha!

2. What were your parents like?

My parents divorced when I was really young, so its hard for me to remember them together, but as long as I can remember, my Mom has always been loving and protective. She was always playing with us, not just watching. She was the kind of mom who had a snack waiting when we got home and couldn't wait to hear all about out day. She was involved in every aspect of our lives and always did whatever she had to do to protect us and provide us with the best life she could. She is the woman I strive to be. She's been my example every day of my life.


3. Do you have any siblings? What were they like growing up?

Oh heck yes I do. Steps, halves, wholes...you name them, I've got them! There are 6 of us total and we have been a crazy brood since day 1. I'm talking duct taping each other to trees, tying each other to vacuums, popping water beds, and much much more. Seriously I can't even begin to explain the insanity we've caused....and STILL cause!!


4. Share a short story from your childhood.

Crap. I'm not good at 'short'. But one time we were on a road trip with my Dad and the rest of the brood. I couldn't have been more than 8 years old, and I accidentally popped a ranch packet ALL OVER my Dad's killer black jeans and matching jean jacket in the middle of a McDonalds! He was SO ticked that his fashionable ensemble was ruined...I mean he looked like a bad splatter paint shirt! Remember those?! And the madder he got, the louder my brothers and sister laughed. I, on the other hand, was terrified for my life. I'm pretty sure my Dad is STILL mad about that.


5. What did you look like? (share a picture for your chance to win a prize)

{Little Queso circa 1985...holy grumpy pants batman}

So much attitude for such a little thing! Some things never change....


Happy Wednesday Amigos!

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Fire and Desire...rawr!!

It's the small things that Jordan does that lets me know how much he loves me. Like making me smoothies because he knows I'm running late, or making dinner because he knows I've had a crazy day...or....OR...he leaves me sweet little love notes like this...

{He's so romantic...*swoon*}

The man yields his dry erase marker like a sword...
fighting for our love.

Hand off ladies. This one's all mine.

Happy Friday Amigos!!


Have a fabulous weekend!