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 "

THE FORTUNE COOKIE

Good timber does not grow with ease the stronger the wind, the stronger the trees .

This is what my fortune cookie read the other day . Hmmm! Could someone be trying to tell me something ? God knows that the wind sure has been blowing VERY strong lately .

Lucas' Dr. Appointment

Wed . we headed out to Phoenix for Lucas to go see a Hemotalogist . he had a blood test done three weeks ago , with bad results . So , our Dr. told us we needed to see another Dr. After six phone calls , we finally found one at the Childrens' Hospital in Pheonix . I was very worried about the whole thing . The Sunday night after we had made the appoinytment , I could not sleep . So , I got up and prayed all night long .
Fear really set in when we got to the hospital . The sign said " Blood disorders and cancer " . We walked in and I had to go in the bathroom because I began to cry . We saw three bald children and one leaving from treatment in a red wagon .My faith was sinking ! What if he had cancer !
The Dr. was wonderful ! First thing she did , was inform me he in no way had cancer . He was being seen for Aniema . She wanted to run blood work on him to see how it was . His records had shown it in him since birth . Well , the lab tech came in and took blood . He was so cool ! he told Lucas that our blood is blue inside but in turns out red when it hits oxygen . Lucas took it all in . he loves medical things .
As this was going on , they talked to us about staying in the Ronald McDonald house for the night , since we had a long drive home . I was so honored that God was blessing us ! It was going to cost us $10 for the night !
After the test was done , we went to the Ronald McDonald house . What a great place ! They are angels !
We then went out for a bit to ease nerves . As we were out , the Dr . called us . She had the results back . She was so excited and sounded as if she was about to cry . She reported to us, that Lucas' blood was NORMAL ! No signs of a virus or Anmiea !
Prayer works ! And Miricles still happen ! I am so happy and thankful for God's blessings !

UNINVITED GUEST

I was so proud of myself today . I put together an iron filled soup for Lucas .It had stew meat , mushrooms , tomoteos and lot of veggies and cooked all day . Dinner time came , I dished out the soup , found some crackers ,and called the boys and Rob to the table . Lucas loved it ! We were so happy he was finally eating .

After we had ate half our bowls , I grabed some crackers . I spit out my soup so fast and grabed up the other bowels and threw the crackers away . You see , we had an uninvited guest . WEEZALS !!!! YUCK ! They were all in the crackers .
Thank God the boys did not understand what was going on . I told them that the crackers were dirty . Fixed them a new bowl of just soup . Rob is still trying not to barf .LOL

MIDNIGHT SNACK

Last night was not an easy night for me . It seemed that I had just got to sleep ,when Lucas crawled into bed with us . So , I picked him up and put him into his bed . I layed down and went back to sleep for a couple of hours . I woke up around 2:30 A. M. , feeling a panick attack coming on . I was beginning to think of Rob's job , Lucas' Dr. appointment next Wed and my Mom's new insane additude .
I guess Jeremy was feeling that I was not doing to well . Because , around 3:00A. M. , he walked up to my side of the bed , holding my jar of Hersey Kisses ,with a big smile , and saying "Candy ".How could not laugh . I took him up in my arms , he and I had a kiss and finally went to sleep with peace.

WHEN WILL THE SUN COME OUT ?

Today , I had to take Lucas to the DR . to get lab results from last week . The results from his blood work showed signs of anemia and a virus . The Dr ,. now wants him to go to a Hemologist .
I came home and began to make calls . Well, living in a small town ,things like this are very frustrating . They told me a Dr from Tucson comes down here to do the test . Guess , what ? He does not do them on children under 12 . So , I call the hospital in Tucson , no answer . So , after 6 calls to DR,s Rob finally took over . He finally found a Dr. in Phoenix . However , this Dr wants our DR to call , telling them why he wants the tests done . Sounds easy enough . Wrong ! It is 2:30 and he still has not called . So , we are now playing the waiting game .
I am so sick and tired of DR's and tests !

THE LETTER

Friday here was a different " Black Friday " . A day of a very bad letter to the employees were my husband works . This letter was sent out to all of the employees , telling them that on Feb. 2 , 1550 of them would be layed off and this was just the first lay off this big to take place . This will take half of the staff .
They say it is because copper has dropped to much ( $ 1.25 , last year it was around $4.00 )
The scary thing , the letter did not say who would be layed off , nor in what areas .
So , now we sit and play the waiting game . And pray that we will be ok . However , I know that one door never closes without another one openning . It is all in God's hands .

Goodbye to 2008

I can not believe this year is over . It has been a very eventful year and one I am glad to see go .Let's see if I can recap a little of it .

The beginning of the year My husband's job looked great ! Copper was up higher then it had been in years . The company even gave one of the biggest bonuses every given , with the promise of more to come through out the year .
We only saw one more of $300 dollars . Copper began to fall . Four people were killed at his work . A big chemical spill happened causing lots of damage to the town below us . Then lay offs began to take place , 500 plus lost their jobs . We have been very lucky , that Rob still has his .

It was also the year of Lucas going through lots of test . He had an EGG , EKG and lots of blood work . The results were ADHD and OCD . He was giving meds and is doing much better now .

I to had test done and was told that I had , had a heart attack while giving birth to Jeremy two years ago . Some damage had been done but nothing to worry about . Was put on blood pressure pills and Cholesterol pills .

It was also a time of seeing the hardest thing ever . My Dad's Emphysema taking his life . He was in and out of the hospital so much that , we finally had him put on Hospice ( they are angels ). He passed away June 12 .
I was glad I and the boys had spent his last day with him . It is one I will always treasure . He took the time to read to Lucas , play with Jeremy and have a Hamburger with me . I am also glad I was with him when he passed . I walked in the room , he was sleeping , told him I loved him and watched him take his last breath .

It was a year of The Winds Of Change . I know they are still blowing but I pray that it will be good change 2009 . I wish you all a very Year full of Blessings and Good . Happy New Year :)

Busy Bee Me

Once again it is the busiest time of the year . I love it but I am already drained !
It has been Dr. appointments , Dentist appointments , shopping , cooking , making no-sew-blankets , concerts , parties , our anniversary and nest Christmas and then three days later .. Rob's B-day ! Whee :)

Lucas has to go the the Dr . once a month to make sure his meds are okay with his ADHD . I had to go this month ,get on Crestor and have an upper GI . Thank God it come back fine .
Dentist was time for cleaning . Rob went and is getting his teeth fixed on my B-day . He is getting two front crowns .
Rob had a big Christmas concert to sing at last week . It was very nice . Of coarse , I think he did the best ;).
This week-end , I had an ornament party ,I went to . Then Sat . night , we went to a Christmas dinner with Rob's work . Then Sunday , was our 6th anniversary . We went to Arby's and to see " Twilight " . ( Cheap date I know ... but I loved it ).
And in between it all I have been making the crafts and candy .
Ok , I think i am going to bed now . Funny thing is , it is only 7:30 PM .

Enough Is Enough

I have been trying to be jolly and not let the family see that I am very scared . Why? You may ask . Well , Rob's work is still laying off people . They have just sent out 200 letters , trying to get people to quit . Rob is still ok , as for this moment . We are just taking it one day at a time . It is like a huge axe hanging over our heads and no one knows when and whom it will fall on .
Everytime he calls me , I just hold my breath and say a pray . I know that if it does happen , something else will open up . A door never closes without another one opening up .
So , my Christmas wish ..... for copper to go up , the lay offs to stop and Rob to keep his job .

Thanksgiving , In A Four Year Olds Words

It is hard to believe , that it has been one week since Thanksgiving . We had a great time at my Mom's . We ate , watched movies and visited .

While , stopping at Blockbuster , to rent some movies , I told Lucas the story of Thanksgiving . Of the Pilgrims coming to America from England on the Mayflower , becoming friends with the Indians and of the big feast ( Thanksgiving ) . And of how they were Thankful for everything .

Soon after , I had told him this , Mom and Rob returned to the car , were we had waited . I asked Lucas to tell them about Thanksgiving . Here is what he said .
" Thanksgiving is a Thankful time ! " I asked him why we had Thanksgiving . He replied , " Because some illegal aliens came over on a flower and ate and played with Indians ."
I thought we all were going to fall over laughing ! Only a four year old !

Perfect Timing

Rob's work is having a pre-Thanksgiving lunch today . SO , Rob decided to make Baklava and have me make corn . We ran to Basha'a to pick up the supplies , knowing time was running thin . ( It takes 24 hours for Baklava to set right )
We got home , put up everything and popped a frozen pizza in the oven to cook , while we put the Baklava together .When I put the pizza in , I saw a flicker of light in the oven . I thought it was just a reflection of light from the ceiling fan . We continued to put the candy together .
I pulled out the pizza after 25 minutes . Then in went the Baklava . Again I saw a light . I told rob and he said it should be alright . However , it did not take long until smoke began to fill the kitchen . We turned off the oven and got the smoke out . I called my neighbor and finished the cooking at her house .
You guessed it , my stove bit the dust ! Perfect right before Thanksgiving . It looks like we will be going shopping tonight for a new stove .

Hard Times

As I sit here and write this, I am crying . You see today 500 people were layed off where my husband works . Thank God , he was NOT one ! This came as a total shock . No one ever thought this mine would have to do this ; after all , this mine helps keep the world running . Copper is a mineral that is needed .
Please pray for those that lost their jobs today and for those that had to do the laying off . I know this was not easy on anyone :(

Uhhhh ?!!!

I was watching the CMA the other night and saw this video . What the heck ???? Def Leppard being out in the Country Music catagory . I don't know what to think !!!
I love Taylor and def Leppard but together????

It's A Monday !!!!

We had a great time trick or treating . I was going to post pictures but my memory stick broke!!! I feel sick about it . I had a bunch of pictures on it too . ( May be Rob can fix it )
Lucas was a cowboy and Jeremy was a knight . They looked real cute . Wish you could see :(