Morenci

Here is the news clip form yesterday . This is where I live and what is taking place .

http://www.kold.com/Global/story.asp?S=9879349&nav=menu86_2

The Man To Watch

I was very impressed with President Obama's speech last night . I enjoyed the stories that he shared about some of the American people . I also thought it was awesome that those with the stories he used , where there sitting together . I also found it impressive that he went through the crowd signing programs .
However , I was even more impressed with the speech made by Gov. Jindal . I was wondering why they had chose him . Well, he is very smart , the youngest Gov. , from LA and planning on running in the next Presidental Election .
I am telling you ... he is the man to watch in the coming years . I think we are going to see many changes coming and he will be one that helps make this changes .
We are seeing history being made before our eyes and many things about to be unfolded . This are interesting times and I am enjoying watching them take place . The world is changing as we know it .

Christmas Shopping .... Already !

This year I have a goal to get all my Christmas shopping done early . So , I have been hitting up clearance sales and stores going out of business . Sounds crazy , I know . But you should see all the good deals I have got ! I hit up K B Toys while I was in Phoenix and bought the boys alot of stuff . I am almost done with there shopping ! I think we spent $ 40 and walked out worth what would have been $300 or so worth of toys . Then I found this cute knee high dinosaur that is remote control at wal-mart . It was $ 179 but i got it for $60 .I have been hitting up Bidz.com and got my mother-in -law some nice things ( for $48 , the actaul price would have been $800 ) And I have got my sister-in-laws some awesome things too ! I think I have got a great start and I am already have way done !
It is goiong to be nice not to have to stress about crowds , money and getting things in the mail on time this year .
we'll see if I can complete my goal ! Wish me luck ! I will keep everyone updated.
By the way some great sites to go and get some early shopping done are ....
Bidz.com
woot.com
ihtwt.com

Weekend Project

Sat. morning we got up and decided to go to Home Depot . I wanted to look for a stove ( yes , I still have not bought one since mine went out ) However , we decided to wait and see if we could find one here in Morenci , since so many people are moving out .
While walking through , we found that the store was having a craft time for kids . We signed the boys up ! They made the cutest little trinket boxes , perfect for Nana's Valentine !
We found out that on the first Sat . of every month , they have a craft time for kids . So , we are going to try to do this when they have it ! It is a great way to spend time with the kidos !

Birthday

Last Tuesday ( Feb 3 ) was my Birthday . I have to say it turned out to be a wonderful day . First off , Rob did not get layed off !! That right there was a wonderful gift !
I thought Rob had forgot that it was my Birthday . But he surprised me when he got off of work . He come home got me and the boys and took us out for dinner . He then stopped at the only grocery store here and made me wait in the car . I knew he was up to something ! Sure enough ... he came out with a bouquet of Mums , a card and one of the prettiest cakes I have seen around here .
Here are some pictures . ( I love Tinkerbell , so that is what the cake is )

I WILL RISE

It has been 8 months since my dad passed on from having Emphysema . I miss him very much but I am glad he is no longer suffering .
I heard this sound and it made me think of him . I thought this is his song ! I told Rob we had to do it . It is called " I Will Rise "by Chris Tomlin . Hope you enjoy it . ( sorry I was crying ).
It is also for those going through tough times . Hang in there !

What To Do ?

Many people do not know what all I have to deal with ,having a child with ADHD . It is not only him being hyper but there are ALOT of meltdowns . I am wanting to crawl in a a cave and hide out right now . It seems Lucas is having a major meltdown everyday latey . Today has been one of the worst . I have got a major cold . But I thought I would go ahead and clean up his room . At first he thought that was great . Then ..... He got mad about it . Started sceaming , that he wanted it to be dirty . I just kept on cleaning . I had to walk out and check on Jeremy . I came back in to find that Lucas had dumped all his toys and books in the middle of the floor ! I am sooooo ticked ! I gave him time out and told him to clean it all up . All I can do is cry . I hate this !! I just wish he was normal !
And now he just came to my room , smiling and said " I am not feeling well " . He does not understand that what he did was wrong ! Or he does not care ! It seems that nothing is working . He has every kind of test done . He is on meds and have tried different ones . I just have to press on and deal with this . And remember " I can do all things that Christ strenghens me "