O Holy Night!

O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of the dear Saviour's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining.
Till He appeared and the Spirit felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!
O night divine, the night when Christ was born;
O night, O Holy Night , O night divine!
O night, O Holy Night , O night divine!

Led by the light of faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
O'er the world a star is sweetly gleaming,
Now come the wisemen from out of the Orient land.
The King of kings lay thus lowly manger;
In all our trials born to be our friends.
He knows our need, our weakness is no stranger,
Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!
Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!

Truly He taught us to love one another,
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Chains he shall break, for the slave is our brother.
And in his name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
With all our hearts we praise His holy name.
Christ is the Lord! Then ever, ever praise we,
His power and glory ever more proclaim!
His power and glory ever more proclaim!

Christina Aguilera - Oh Holy Night

Music

In a music mood today. I miss just listening and getting lost in the beautiful sounds. Here is a list of a few artist's I have been adoring:

Mutemath

Audiovent

Institute 

LoPro

Incubus

NoDoubt

Versant

White Apple Tree

Adam Hurst 

Yo Soybean

Look them up have a listen and enjoy!

Top Tracks for MUTEMATH (playlist)

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Now that I have a few minutes to myself. I want to thank God for blessing me with such healthy and wonderful children. For such an amazing family and all the great friends in my life. For those who challenge me and test me. Those who love me and need me. Guide me and help me. I am thankful that my life has meaning and definition. I am so blessed to wake up every morning and be able to get up out of bed. I am so thankful for the house we live in and the food we eat just everything. I am very blessed. This Thanksgiving lets remember everyone we love. Whether in another state, not coming, staying at there hosue or have passed. I want to take a moment to remember all of those people and even though they won't be at the table with us they will be their in spirit.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!!

 

Daily bread

PSALM 23:2

The Lord is My Shepherd 

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

 He makes me lie down in green pastures.

 He leads me beside still waters.

 He restores my soul. 

He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name sake.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

 I will fear no evil, for you are with me;

 your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;

 you anoint my head with oil;

 my cup overflows. 

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,

 and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Amen 

My favorite music

My children's laughter fills me heart with joy!!

Fun | Ben & Jerry's

Fun | Ben & Jerry's

Such a wonderful help!

This blog/website is amazing!! Such a great resource to help me teach my children!

http://www.1plus1plus1equals1.com/index.html

Gifts

Its the unspoken words and smiles exchanged. The laughter as calming and beautiful as an orchestra. The silly dances and magical moments that help me to remember time and time again that love is so important and should be treasured. Something I want filled in my children's hearts and all the one's I love. The ever changing currents and surprises that come along as the years pass by. The wondrous and simple moments that form a lifetime. I hope and pray that my children will grow to be loving, kind human beings. That not matter what my children will always know that I love them! Thank you Lord for my little but yet so big blessings. I am forever grateful. Amen <3 xoxo

You've Been Boo'd!

Happy October!! 

Hot chocolate, autumn breezes, fun filled family days.

I love Fall and what better time to do a Linky Party! 

To play, each blogger must highlight 3 other blogs:

1. This is my number one Blogger http://www.1plus1plus1equals1.com/TotSchool.html because it's been such an amazing resource for my family. The layout is simple and it's easy to navigate through the blog. Not to mention all the wonderful printables! I believe this family speaks to me on so many levels and has the same goals and value's as I do. 

2. Number two is suppose to have a similar number of followers as my blog. I don't have but one follower so I decided to put another blog I admire. http://www.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/ I love this blogger because again I believe they have the same goals as I do and help me to guide my family and I along our journey.

3. The last blog is highlighting a blog that may not have a massive following, but really should! http://kindergartenbasics.blogspot.com/2011/07/perfect-kindergarten-parent.html I think doesn't get enough credit.

It's simple and sweet 

A special Thanks to http://positivelylearning.blogspot.com/ for sharing their linky party posts and great Halloween picture for the Boo'd linky party. Your blog is another to explore and I suggest others wander over to it as well!

So that's my line up and for more just look along the sides of my blog or check out my pinterest! 

Happy Day to all :) 

 

 

Family Fun!

Seaworld Spooktacular! 

Today we spent time together as a family (minus Papa because he was working) at Seaworld for their Halloween festivities. It was such a lovely time. I really enjoyed being together and I truly believe Mimi and Daddy loved being there watching Bella have so much fun! We got so much candy and there were bubbles everywhere! It was the perfect party for my little munchkin!! I absolutely LOVED the Sesame Street show it was so cute. Now were home and Daddy built Bella an amazing little playhouse. It's so wonderful seeing her relaxed and enjoying life like a child should. Thank you Lord.

Something to know

Things happen that we can explain and other things we will never begin to understand that is when our Faith kicks in. For me it's knowing that my heart and my soul will forever be protected with the Lord. I always feel cheesy when I talk about my beliefs because I think how is it that easy to just believe. Well it's not always that easy but when I feel the most at peace with the Lord is when I am elated to no end and I thank God that I feel that cheesy. My brain is filled with garbage and things I would be better off not knowing at all and when I can for a second be in that state of pure Godly bliss I am thankful. Too many bad things are happening around me but there is always more beauty and love surrounding me. I want to take a moment to really bask in my personal and public relationship with the Lord. From this day forth is ever you wondered my beliefs or questioned who I am know this that I am a woman of the Lord and I choose to live in his Glory forever. I ask those of you wondering yourselves to follow me towards love and peace. I thank you Lord for humbling me through this all and helping me find my inner strength. For helping me become the woman I am meant to be. For putting those in my life who have challenged, and loved me. Lord I want to thank you for giving me the gifts you have put in my soul to change the lives of others for good not bad. I am human and I may fail at times but I will never stop believing. Amen

No Doubt - Push And Shove ft. Busy Signal, Major Lazer

May you be at peace

Half way through September and so much has happened. Oh my mind is racing with a million thoughts. Tuesday 9/11 is a day this country will always remember and now it has more significance in my life because our family lost a dear member in our lives. My children's Great Great Grandmother passed. She was a wonderful and hilarious woman. We were so fortunate and blessed to have known her and to be apart of her life. Dear Lord may she rest in peace with you, Amen.

 R.I.P.

Marilyn J. Riddell

waiting on cooler days

September will be here soon and hopefully cool weather will follow. I am more than ready for chilly winds and sweaters. I will begin teaching and getting paid to do so this upcoming month. I look forward to doing something more with myself. Bella will get to attend school at the church while I teach. We are so very blessed. She is ready to for a few hours a day. I think it will be to both our benefits to really miss each other throughout the day. Not to mention the experience's we will both have each day. Growing more and learning more about God. She is doing wonderful with reading. She will listen to me read and then pick up the book and try to read with what she has memorized. She is so cute I am so proud of her! It's about midnight and my mind won't shut off. I should be tired and I sort of am but my body is like stay awake. I am suppose to help a friend tomorrow and I hope that I will be a good help. I get drained though and there are days I just don't want to do a darn thing. I had a good day with the family. I suppose I should try and relax.

A teaching I will go

That's it all my efforts are just going to being a Teacher. Also why is it that when I don't capitalize facebook it's wrong but if I don't capitalize teacher it's alright? What is wrong with the world today?

~My Loves~

 Jack

Isabella

I love rainy days

What a beautiful day out today. I am probably one of the few people who enjoys stormy weather. Bella and I went to the library and checked out some books. She loves it there and I couldn't be happier! I love the library too :) I love reading with her and I am so happy that she loves to hear me read to her. I hope she will have a love for books just like I do. I hope and pray both my children do. Books can help you escape, relax, pretty much anything. I am so in love with my life. I have amazing children and wonderful family and support system. The man of my dreams who is always full of love! On my way in the direction of the career I would love to have. I have everything and all I could ever want except my son is with his Grandma not me. Long story and even though I do have a great life it just seems so empty without him here to share it with. So I am stuck but I will proceed knowing God has a plan and he is in control. I have to surrender to him and trust in him. He is using me in a bigger way than I know. I just want Jack to know that I love him and no matter where he is or what is going on that my love will never change for him.

First day of Kindergarten!!

Yesterday was my son's 1st day in kindergarten!!! I can't believe he is already in school. I am so happy for him he seemed completely ready to go. I pray and hope he has a good time and enjoys his class and teacher. He looked completely natural sitting in the classroom. I am so happy for my baby boy!!!! My daughter will be going to daycare this Sept. I will be officially working as a childcare teacher!! Things are looking up but there is always that other side of the coin. I have to learn to have faith and know that God has a plan. Sometimes figuring out what to do in the meantime is what gets me upset and confused.. I have an amazing support system my family that loves me so much. I am so very blessed. I know in time things will be fine I just feel uneasy when my son is not here with me. My children are so amazing! I am so thankful for the little blessings that they are. I just hope and pray that I can be a good Mom for them. Lord give the strength I know I am going to need. Amen!

How to Make a Lava Lamp the Easy Way

Thank you Sciencebob.com

Sunday Funday :D

Here goes another day filled with adventure fun and who knows what else. Here is to hoping it stays positive!

This is what I am waiting for!!!

My dream

Such a beautiful storm out tonight! Lightning so bright in the sky and thunder rumbling along after it. Such a lovely thing. when it rains I often picture what I would be doing in my head. Reading a book in a nook of my own home while sipping a warm cup of coffee or playing a board game with my family after eating dinner. I look forward to doing so much with Scott. He is such an amazing man! He is the man I hope to marry someday.. He lifts me up when I am down and he is a friend when I need one. He surprise's me all the time in so many different ways. He makes me laugh and he knows how to relax and just be. I love him so much. He see's the strength's in my that I might not have known existed. He challenges me and helps me grow as a person. Every morning I wake up and thank the Lord above for blessing me with such a sweet man. He is everything I've ever dreamed of and so much more. He makes me feel safe and just gets me. I am in love with my dream!!  He is a loving and caring Father. An honest and loyal friend. Most of all a genuine good hearted person. I guess I've always gone by this rule that if there is someone who needs simple assistance and he is there in public surrounded by people, would he or wouldn't he help? It may be simple but it means so much to me. It's in those moments who I know who I truly care for and love. I am so blessed! I am happy and as giddy as a child :)

I want a popsicle!

It is the end of July and that means things are changing! I hopefully got a job! I should find out later in the week. My son begins kindergarten and I will be continuing my education this August! I am so excited for my son!! He will have so much fun and I will have peace of mind. He is so smart I just know he will enjoy himself! I will hopefully beginning employment as an official Teacher this September!! At the moment I volunteer and help out at the Sunday school. I would like to continue that as well. I will be busy not that I'm not already I have my hands full at home with just my daughter. I would just like to start achieving my goals and start focusing on what I would like out of life. I want to be able to take care of my family or at least help. I also plan on homeschooling my daughter while she is still at home. I know this seems like so much but I believe I can do it. I have support and love and I and determined! Now my daughter is asking for yet ANOTHER Popsicle! This has got to be the tenth one. Dinner time I think haha

It's a messy life

Life with a 2 year old is never dull. It's sticky and gooey and just plain strange sometimes. My daughter is always doing one thing or another. She is head strong, independent and brave. She has a great personality and a whole lot of gusto when it comes to life! I love her more than anything and I am so blessed to have her! It's just sometimes I want to scream and hide in a non-sticky, quiet, comfy place. I often wonder if I am doing the right things? Teaching her how to be a good human being. The basics and so much more. Other days I feel like doing nothing at all and defeated by days end. I just want my kids to have great opportunities in life and to really enjoy living!! I need to learn how to relax and just lets things be messy for now :)

I really have to push myself

oh I do NOT want to workout BUT I need to! I am so not motivated today :/ I also think I had way TOO much coffee. I feel like I am going to crash. Looks like I am going to nix coffee all together. Damn Wawa grand opening and your free coffee. How can I resist FREE! Well I hope everyone has a good day.

ouch I hurt :(

So after the past few days I have been busting my butt and working out I have officially lost 2 pounds and I couldn't me more sore. Today I am taking it easy but still eating properly. Tomorrow I will be back in full force! I am very proud of myself for continuing. I even ate 2 bananas and my oats and almonds cereal yesterday at the movies! I am sticking to it no matter what!!!

I can't do push-ups :/

I did well today! I tried P90X and I went swimming. I ate healthy and had no soda. I am very proud of myself! I know the journey ahead will be rough but it will be worth it!! I want to be strong and be able to keep up with my kids. I want to be able to wear cute clothes and well the clothes I own now and feel confident. It really is true no pain no gain when it comes to fitness. Here is to more sweating and happiness!

I've had enough!!!

That's it!!! I am 25 years old and I want to feel 25 not 95 ugh. I am so sick of battling myself everyday and at the end of the night regretting all I've eaten. I am threw!! I want to wear cute clothes and feel healthy! Tomorrow I begin!

8am Jog and P90x!



aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!

Coupons

I have been committing myself to using more coupons and less cash. I like most people struggle daily, weekly, monthly and yearly trying to get by. It's not a matter of just living anymore these days it's about survival. It would be nice not have to use coupons but after beginning this new process I don't think I would ever want to pay full/retail price EVER again! This is a lifestyle choice and I choose to live differently! I find it amusing the more I go out to certain store's they are PACKED full of people in hopes of a good deal. When with a little planning, research and education on WHAT your buying and WHY can you then truly SAVE money. 

Here is a list of how I go about using coupons:

1. Write list's of the everyday items/foods that my family use's.

2. Make stockpile space (anywhere in my home). Extra fridge, freezer, pantry, under sinks, laundry rooms, closets etc. Keep items in designated areas ex: toliet paper ( hall closet, under bathroom sink, somewhere near bathroom.) 

3. Have an inventory of what is in your stockpile. Label all items with dates. 

4. Start menu planning.

5. Set budget's (ex: food budget/essential budget)

6. Buy or make a coupon organizer. Everyone does things differently so find what suits you best. I prefer a giant binder for at home organization and separate coupons holders when out. Along with pens, paper, tape, scissors, highlighter and whatever else helps you stay organized.

7. BEGIN accumulating coupons! Sunday paper's, online website's, blogs, store website's, company website's, Facebook, and so much more. This is when you want to do your research and find the best possible places to get you what you need to save. 

8. START at ONE store!!!! WARNING!!!! I tried going to three store's in one day with two kids and let's just say by the end of the day I was exhausted!!! Start out slow get the hang of it at one store. Learn when there sales are, there coupon policy (which you should print and always have with you.) It's hard at first but once you learn the lingo, sales, codes and so much more you will really begin to see a change in your spending and in your lifestyle. I know since beginning this I have now put more of an effort into recycling.

Last but not least!! Set up a NEW e-mail account JUST for coupons, freebies, all the information you might not want to have to sort through. 

There will always be the thrill of getting a deal but what keeps me going is that even though I don't really have much money with coupons I can help provide for my family and not feel so hopeless. 

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