tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61507056346354386032011-11-27T17:22:38.398-06:00that I have before me to fix the mistakes of the past, learn for the future and enjoy the now.Layla Franceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09629972258304919734noreply@blogger.comBlogger2831100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150705634635438603.post-19367527843815684392010-03-07T15:04:00.002-06:002010-03-07T15:09:37.786-06:00

Today I will be a married woman for four months....and counting.All this week, I am going to tell a few of the horror stories and regrets from my wedding. Why dwell on the sad things??? because I am trying to get over it...and like a death or tragedy, you must follow the stages of greif....and I feel that if I can get it out of my mind, down on paper (or in this case a blog....) then I can still

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Well, I have been thinking and thinking and thinking for the past ten days......on what my new years resolution would be.I just got married, so as Jason and I discussed, I was going to work on getting pregnant this year. I am about to be 30.....which in normal terms, is not old.....but, in baby having, to me..... is. ONLY because, I like to think ahead...and I do the kind of thinking like, if I

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Here's a fun survey I'm borrowing from a blog that I am stalking to wrap up 2009...1. What did you do in 2009 that you had never done before?Got Married.2. Did you keep your New Year's Resolutions and will you make more for next year?I am not sure if I kept my new year’s resolution from last year. To tell you the truth I had to go back and research on my blog what it was…..the resolution was to

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Christmas time bring with it Christmas food. And Christmas time bring with it Christmas decorations….guess what I don’t have for the Christmas table, yup you guessed it, I don’t have dinnerware. I have always wanted pretty dinnerware like my Aunt Denice has, it is a white plate with a gorgeous Christmas tree on it.And then there is a garland trim around the edge of the plate. She usually serves

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Aaron came home from school with a traced Family Guy Stewie picture. I complimented him and went about my cooking (despite what I really thought).He asked to use my crayons. I thought nothing about it.He asked to borrow the scissors. Again I was cooking dinner so I didn't think. Next thing I know Aaron asked me to look at the tree. He was soooo proud of the ornament he made me.I don't have to

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So I made potato and Ham soup from some of thanksgiving leftovers. Jason and the kids loved it. Jason is typically not a soup lover..... But I am trying to fix that....I am on a good start.There is a bunch left...are you coming over for leftovers of a leftover...lol

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I won't bore you with a bazillion pictures....but it is done. We are married. i had a Fabulous wedding. I loved every minute of the ceremony and reception. I love my sister for all they did for me. I love my new sister in law for being at my beck and call when I didn't expect her to be. I love and thank my cousin in law Krista for the cakes, the flowers and her time to help do the behind the

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I had lost the love and feeling for blogging. I think mostly because my feelings got hurt that no one participated in my blog auction. A virtual temper tantrum led me to not want to blog....but I guess you can say I have gotten over myself a bit. Maybe.A week from today is my bridal shower, I am a bit nervous about it actually....as much as I love a good party, and hanging with good people, I am

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I was watching a show on television today, and it was talking about obesity. Since I am of the obese nature, it struck my interest.The subject matter was specifically geared towards the different issues obese people have. Among many, was knee problems. And with that, many people who have knee problems, will also need knee replacement surgeries.When I was in my younger 20's, I went to a

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When we don't have Matt over staying on the couch...this is what my bed looks like 99% of the time.Why you askWell you see Jason is addicted to sleeping on the couch. He attributes this habit to his childhood, and the numerous times he stayed in motel rooms and at his grannys house... It feels more like home.At first it irritated me that he chooses the couch over snuggling. Then it made me sad.

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I have a blog auction.This is a wedding fundraiser. I am trying to have the wedding of my dreams, and a friend of mine wants to help.Denise Cole is offering to create a graphic for your business, church, organization, etc. I know that a lot of churches use her for theirhttp://www.DeniseColeGraphics.comhttp://deecole.blogspot.com/I met her on facebook (i know i declared hatred towards facebook,

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Here is what you are bidding on Business Logo DesignDenise Cole would design you three concepts (after you give her a general idea of what you like/want)Then, she will give you 2 minor revisions on the one concept you choose.She will send you the final files via email in a format that can be used in personal and commercial printing (as large as a billboard as small as a business card or

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I am 29 now.In less than a year, I will be 30.I am not who I thought I would be at my age.Not saying that I don't like me. I am just different.Happy Birthday to me today, August 13th.Sad news:On Monday the 10th, I got a call from someone asking if I had a dog named Taiko. I said yes. He told me, Taiko was found dead on the street. He had ran away (the second time this month), and got into the

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I haven't updated this blog in the past few weeks. I have been a busy girl...to a point, I guess you can call me a stressed out girl more than busy.I am sitting here at my apartment, listening to Jason talk shop talk on a conference call that is on speaker....boring. So I decided to take this opportunity while Ainsley is napping to look up a few things.My grandmother was in the hospital all last

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Taiko has ran away again.Back in January he ranaway and got put in doggy jail. But as of tonight, he was not in jail again. And he is no where to be found.So if you see an ugly chug/puguahuah (that is what he is) in grand prairie, please call the number on his collar. It is too hot outside for a dog like him to be without food and water. And we miss him here at home....Come back Taiko!

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Well I am sure if you have been a long long long time reader of my blog, then you may know these things...but since you probably are not...this (and me as a matter of fact) is a new.#1 I don't like the phrase "by the hair of my chinny chin chin" because I resemble that remark (the hairy Persian genes were inherited by me...blah)#2 I once peed on myself in kindergarten coming back from a fieldtrip

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It is soooooooooo stinkin' hot outside....I have accomplished a very few of the tasks I have had planned to do. I blame the heat. Why does it seem that it is hotter outside the older I get?I hate sweating.HATE IT.My favorite summer thus far as an adult would be the summer I spent in Quincy, Illinois. It was wonderful.I ran across my journal I kept from that time, and I see how much I raved about

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This picture makes me happy. Today I woke up after our morning nap and I have Ainsley's arm around my neck. She cuddled me while I slept..isn't that sweet? Well I thought of this picture as soon as I saw a "blog game" going on.... it i called Favorite Photo Blog Hop. Join in the game and you will get to tour the blog world and see a bunch of fun pictures.

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I went to pick up my grandmother yesterday for our 4th of July bbq. And after I got her in the car I had to return her motorized chair to her apartment. I worked that thing like a champ. Now this is what I am talking about. Only it may take some time to adjust... Being a first time driver I felt like a drunk driver swerving all over the place - running into the wall of the elevator- and almost

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We bought a grill (does that make me a grown up?) got my Grandma for the night Matt (in the bottom pic) grilled I cooked and we all ate.After Jason ate he left to watch fireworks with Aaron. Whitney Matt Grandma and I are vegging out watching fireworks on TV in the air conditioning sans mosquitoes and humidity.Only if I can convince someone to wash dishes and clean the dishes I will be a happy

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Dear bloggy people.... I have got a real lazy hair lately when it has come to my blogging..... and to a few other things in my life (namely couponing and cleaning) I guess I am in a funk....I had been so busy with things that I guess I needed a break, and without my permission, I took one.Hopefully I can say that I am back in business, I have a few blogs in my head brewing....but I don't want to

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Top 5 Things I did today...5 - Got lots of sweet baby kisses from Ainsley. Now she is older, she is understanding things like when I say kiss, she leans in for a slobber kiss.4 - Ate yummy left overs from Olive Garden. Yummo.3 - Cleaned up my twister wrecked livingroom.2 - Chased down the icecream man barefoot on the hot concrete.1- Announced my recent (as of last night) ENGAGEMENT to Jason. Yes

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I had mentioned a few months ago that I had to blog on my Lufkin adventures....I didn't forget it, I am just having a hard time putting into words the things that I need to say....just keep waiting...it will come.This is a blog of "what is to come" I have lots of news, but do not have the ability to share it....but I want to, I am actually busting at the seams....Some of you who know me, knows

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I need help.I am the worlds worst when it comes to cleaning. And I know I have mentioned it before on my blog, but I seriously need help.I can clean.I was once paid to clean.BUT I get soooo discouraged when things are not going my way...for example. I hate my apartment.To me, there is no where to put anything. No real proper storage. I feel cramped and piled on top of myself.I have things piled

Layla Franceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09629972258304919734noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150705634635438603.post-71004269399367439182009-05-14T23:40:00.001-05:002009-05-16T10:52:53.735-05:00

Warning, what you are about to read, might shock you….I am working out! YAY! I am on my way to a healthier me.Today as I was swimming laps in the pool, I started talking with a woman who was a physical therapist and a masseuse as well. She was explaining to me what oral chelation is.Picture this, you eat a food that were not grown in organic conditions, and in the environment and or processing

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This is the conversation at the gas station....Me: mmm icecream sounds good.Few seconds laterMe: will you go in and get me a drumstick jason?Ten minutesThis is what I get.....I just wanted a drumstick icecream.

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Take him to a pool hall dive....he can take his frustrations out on the balls.

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I wake up and find this on my recently swept and mopped bathroom floor.Do the men and kids in your life do this to you too? And if so do you get defeated too? Or are you like Julie (jason's sister) and clean it without care to who did it....but just because it is just something that has to be done ....Did I mention that when I feel defeated I either whine complain and cry about it.....or ignore

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I was a guest blogger over at http://honorablevessel.blogspot.com/ I blogged about saving money in the kitchen....sort of...you should go read it. YAY me.

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I got my first blogger award! (she gave it to me the other day, I just forgot to do this.)I felt sooo special.Then came some rules.....ugh....rules.So here are the rules....1.Put the logo on your blog or post2. Nominate at least 10 blogs that show an attitude of gratitude3. Link to your nominees within your post4.Comment on their blogs to let them know they've received this award5.Share the love

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We just joined a gym. I didn't come to work out. I just came with everyone to watch the racketball. And I leave with a one year commitment.

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You know Jason is not paying attention to the tv when he let a movie about young ballerina love (center stage) play till the end long after I went to bed. It is either that or he is taking notes. For our sake let's hope he is not paying attention!

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I have had snot in my head nose and chest for EVER....and I am tired of it....sorry.had to get that off my chest....Onto more important things.I will be guest blogging on this blog every Wednesday in the month of May. It is Jason's church, which we both have been going to for the past year now....my topic of discussion is "in the kitchen" ha ha, I should have figured. No really I love the kitchen

Layla Franceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09629972258304919734noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150705634635438603.post-13582393569914751712009-04-15T12:48:00.002-05:002009-04-15T12:54:09.962-05:00

I saw this on a few blogs and didn't really look at it.....but today after seeing it on the millionth blog, I thought I should check it out...I watched it.Then it made me smile and happy.....so happy in fact I cried a little bit. I think I am pms-ing to be that emotional over a Sound of Music stunt with a little Macarena in it.....Oh mother nature, why do you tourture me so???(Veida, you will

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Seriously it took me an hour to convince myself to take this liquid medicine.I hate liquid meds. It makes me cry to think about taking it.I don't drink alcohol. It isn't because of religious belief or hereditary addiction.... It is because the taste. It all tastes like medicine. Sad huh?Bedtime now. I thought I would tell on myself. Sigh.

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I don't often get tagged to do a blog....but Carol tagged me today....yay me. So here goes.8 Things I am Looking Forward To:Getting the maintance men to my apartment to fix the sink....and leak in the laundry because of the sink....my kitchen floor is flooded. blah.Going on a date with Jason...not that there is one planned....but it sounds fun.Learning to make bows.Getting over being a bit

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I had a coupon adventure this evening.......and this is what I bought, spent and saved...... I want to pat myself on my back.....Albertsonshotdog buns*hotdogs*chilli*Steamfresh mixed veggies***French's Spicey Mustard**Duncan Hines Cake Mix***3 Cans of Pilsbury Flakey Buiscits**Spent a total of: $5.47KrogersKellogs Applejack Cereal**Kellogs Raisin Bran Cereal**Kellogs Fruitloop Cereal**Kellogs

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Layla has a room with an actual floor. Stop the press this is a headline like no others!

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I am still trying to put together the blog for my Lufkin Adventures....so hang in there.....however..I am in the mood to ramble....so good luck to you if you finish this blog.I sit here...eating scooby-snacks graham crackers.....they are good....Graham crackers reminds me of being a kid, trying to find something sweet to eat in the house and then eating them with peanut butter....Peanut butter...

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More details to come

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Dear Shayda,You are amazing. You were born on March 20th. The Iranian New Years, one of the first days of spring time. It is very fitting that this was the time of year you were born. You are a ray of sunshine in my life, and I know in others too. You are as cheerful as a spring day, and you are innovative to create newness and as the new blooming flowers.From the day you were born you made me so

Layla Franceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09629972258304919734noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150705634635438603.post-66662381299787825242009-03-25T13:42:00.001-05:002009-03-25T13:42:00.124-05:00

Here comes the rain

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We bought Alyssa a few new dresses from Costco, and then got Aaron his first suit.....they both prance around knowing they are cute...but boy do they like to hear how cute they are. ha ha....I wish Aaron would let me dress him more often.

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So I bought the Mr.Clean Magic Eraser.I had not used them for a few years, and kept reading peoples blogs who said that the eraser is the best thing ever.I have never been one to use gloves when I clean.But one afternoon using the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, has caused me a few weeks of jacked up hands.....It was first my fingertips peeling, and now it is my whole hands, and I can't get the dryness

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So the whole month of February I spent sick as a dog. I went to the doctor, and all he could say was I was "infected".....some say they thought I had the flu.....but I say, I wanted to die.... During February, we had Valentines. Or what should have been a romantic day......turned out to be a sickly sucky day.I got a box of chocolates and a card from Jason (who was just as sick if not even worse,

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I once had this super rad apartment. It was perfect. I loved it. Nice Khaki colored high vaulted walls, nice trim, lots of closet space, garden tubs.......beautiful and perfect. And to celebrate this apartment I wanted to buy it something fancy.My cousin Libby and I worked together at the time, and she introduced me to the wonders that was William-Sonoma. Now being the meager woman I am, I knew I

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Not that I am feeling too much better...lets just say I am feeling....but I went to the doctor today....I am infected......ear, sinus, throat, all infected........bad cough......blah....infected.Shot in the a$$ nasty antibiotics that give me the runs.....supposed to make me feel better.....cross your fingers!I have been so sick that a few days the past few weeks I was unable to watch Ainsley...

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I have lots to blog about, but I am not feeling good...I have been sick with a cold for over a week now, and these past two days I have had a serious bad sore throat......it is a different kind of sore throat....but it is to the point where I can't even swallow.....blah.So when I get to the point where I think I can do some blogging....I will.....

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My California posts are over....this is the final one....I have no pictures for this....and it will not really be funny to anyone but Veida....so enjoy if you want...1- L.A. does not serve Dr. Pepper ANYWHERE.2- Belts must be worn wrong....not with belt loops.3- Take a left, you get to the beach.4- Hold on with both hands.5- Do NOT eat phonebooks6- Do NOT talk to strange strangers7- Do NOT act

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While we sat on our last bus ride....we realized we were tired......Tired of walking....our poor piggys!Tired of this stupid bus.Tired of sitting in coach......even though we had not taken off yet in this picture.....

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Enough Said.

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Here we are STANDING on a super over-crowded bus, having to bump into each other...and listening to the ramblings of the Santa Monica crazies and drunks....take for example, the young 20 somethings who were discussing the PETA's president supposed dying wish is to be canablized as her final protest to the world.......and with that the young Santa Monican said he would eat her...... Okay, so they

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The point of going to Beverly Hills was to eat lunch with the stars.....Once we got to Rodeo Dr. Veida and I were STARVING. You would think that we just hiked from LAX to BevHill, although we felt like we did, we were not in starvation mode, literally, it just felt like it.So we walked down Rodeo Dr. We saw all the fancy smancy stores, but we did not see all the fancy smancy restaurants.....do

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What do you think about my little new baby Boo? MakeMeBabies.com - What will your baby look like?

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What do you think about my little new baby Lason? MakeMeBabies.com - What will your baby look like?

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WE MADE IT TO RODEO DR!!!So we got off the bus as soon as we saw "Beverly Hills" we should have waited a few blocks...because we walked and walked some more...But we made it.We walked around Rodeo Dr and figured out, that just because the big fancy stores says 75% off.....we still can't afford it. *sigh* Oh and also, just for the record, Beverly Hills. it's not as pretty as the movies make it

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We get into LAX (The airport in L.A.) and we have to figure out what exactly we have to do to get to Beverly Hills.....We get shuttled to the bus station, and there we run into a guy who seems a bit odd, and later we figure out he is a loitering bus bum who helps people figure out which bus to get on in hopes he will get a tip out of it....We find blue bus 3, and figure it takes us to Wilshire

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Veida and I decided to go to Las Vegas for a day trip because on my birthday she had given me a sister trip to New York....however, New York is sooo cold, we thought a bit of the Las Vegas Strip would do us good.HOWEVER......because we were sitting standby, the flights were all full..so we had to forget Vegas, and we decided that Los Angeles would be fun....so off we went.This is Veida and me in

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7 Happy Thoughts of My WeekSunday - Eating dinner with my dad before his surgeryMonday - My dad coming out of surgery successfulyTuesday - Seeing how excited to see me again!Wednesday - mmmmmm Eating Don PablosThursday - Finding Taiko! Happy Joy Joy!Friday - No babysitting...kids at school all day.....I got to relaxSaturday - Day trip......fun!

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Baba is quite modest...he actually have rathered we not be there. But....we went.... so we decided to respect his original request, and we left the night of his surgery, after we got to see him in the ICU. We stopped and ate at James Coney Island.....if you have never had it...you don't know what you are missing....Veida didn't like it, because I forgot to tell her they put mustard on it....and

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****WARNING**** These images may be disturbing to you if you have never seen anyone post-surgeryAnd finally....we get to see Baba.. He was still sadated, however, he wanted to see what he looks like when he is under....I am going to go ahead and post a few on here, so you can understand how nerve-racking it was to see him...This is right after we saw Baba, discussing what we are going to do...

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How we played the Waiting Game.....as we wait for Baba to get out of surgery.....we started the day off tired...and goofy.We played Yatzee....A lot....oh and checked the millions of messageson Veida's phone. And I forgot my Mp3 player, so Veida shared hers... George donates platelets....I tried but had a low Iron count....blah.Veida chases pigeons outside of the hospital.We ate at McDonalds TWICE

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We headed off to Houston on Veida's birthday... We got to Houston, checked into our hotel, and then ate dinner with Baba and Karen at a mediterainian restaurant. Veida and I ditched George at the hotel after dinner, and took off to Target...we wandered through the aisles looking at just about everything. The day of the surgery...Veida wrote the directions down wrong from the hotel to the

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Final Update...He is still in the hospital, but he is recovering so well....that no news is good news. He went to the restroom and had a bowel movement....thats a good thing.....and other than that....he is just sleepy and tired.Thank you for all of your prayers and well wishes.

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We had a scare last night..... As of Wednesday at 11:00am, Taiko ran away. He went out to go to the restroom, and I took my eyes off of him for a few minutes, come back and he was gone. He normally comes back within an hour or so (he has done this a few times...) but by 3:00pm, I had to break the news to Aaron that we had to send a search and rescue team out to find him....It got dark, it got

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Tuesday Morning UpdateBaba's nurse says..."The doctors just made their rounds, and say he is still looking great. He had a good night, he says he got a little sleep, but the pain is setting in, and had to have medication for that. He still is in good spirits, and will probably leave ICU this evening. He has drainage that is still going on, that is why he is still in the ICU."I had told her that I

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As of 5:45pm, he is still doing well......eating ice chips and resting.YAY! The day is done...and tonight he will be getting his own private room....so we will be talking to him personally tonight and tomorrow..

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As of noon.....The nurse says: "He will not be sedated anymore, and will wake and sleep at his own will. His status is the same which is "Grrrrreat" and he is in good spirits. "Just like we all know he is.....YAY!

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8:00am Baba update:The nurse assigned to Baba says that he woke up this morning. They will continue with the seditives today, but will wake him up occassionally. His breathing tubes have been removed, and his doctors came by this morning and says he is doing great, and they like the progress they are seeing.

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As of yesterday at 6:00pm:Baba came out of surgery around 4:30pm. He is going to remain under sedation, so they can monitor all his vital functions. The surgery he had required the moving around of his lungs, and they had to drop his body temp to 88*, so they have to warm him back up as well. Even though he his asleep, he is requiring no help from any support machines, his heart is pumping and

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Please send your healing thoughts and prayers my dad's way today.....he is having his surgery.

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Sunday - Jan 4 - Starting my personal Bible study...actually attempting to read it from front to back.Monday - Jan 5 - Veida and George came to hang out....Jason FINALLY getting paid!!!!! and costco!Tuesday - Jan 6 - Paying bills I was worried about...Veida and George hanging out again...and Veida helping me get the kids from school...Wednesday - Jan 7 - Finding out that Jason WAS supposed to get

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Today is Veida's 25th birthday.....it makes me feel OLD.In general thougths on Veida, I typically still remember her as a young kid I have to look out after....When in reality, she is a grown woman, who has a career, a husband and a life.She....has dinner parties, girls trips and friends who have babies.....I love my sister...and am very proud of her......Happy Birthday Veida-pita-bread.

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Today, is mine and Jason's 3 year anniversary.And in honor of him being almost done with school....and having a poetry class coming up....I will write three poems for him, one for each year...So he can stay current on studies, I will explain what kind of poem each are....This is an acrostic poem - where every line starts with a letter of a word that is displayed vertically.Imagining me with you a

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What's Marfan syndrome?The Marfan syndrome is a heritable condition that affects the connective tissue. The primary purpose of connective tissue is to hold the body together and provide a framework for growth and development. In the Marfan syndrome, the connective tissue is defective and does not act as it should. Because connective tissue is found throughout the body, the Marfan syndrome can

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I took a speach class in college...and one of our first assignments was to complete the following sentances with the first thing that comes to mind, and the "I am" is going to be the same each time...Here is the blank format,I am...I wonder...I hear...I see...I want...I am...I pretend...I feel...I touch...I worry...I cry...I am...I understand...I say...I dream...I try...I hope...I am...The

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I have talked before about loving to vacuum, and having the carpet lines in the carpet. But believe it or not, I have never used a carpet cleaner. Judge me if you want....but we all come to the light at our own pace...Last night, I spent 5 hours (not straight...I did pause to make chocolate cover strawberries, take a cat nap, chit chat and so on....) cleaning the carpet in Aaron's room, and the

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My Dad (we call him Baba, because in his native language of farsi, it means Father) will be going in for surgery on Monday January 12th. He needs to have his Thoracic aortic aneurysm repaired. This will be an open chest surgery..his second chest surgery, his third repaired anyeurysm since the mid 80's.I need all the prayers and healing thoughts for him. He is a trooper, but still, it will all

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Shayda was here for Thanksgiving...and we sort of snuck her into the karaoke bar we go to....well sneak in wasn't the correct words....lets say we took her there, had a few 7-ups and they never asked for an ID. Here are a few pics (Shayda...I have more pics, however, can't do anything with them right now, I will eventually put them on Myspace or email them to you, just be happy with these right

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Sunday - I volunteered to bring stuff to the New Years Eve Service at Jason's church, I did it because no one else was standing when the pastor asked for 10 volunteers...I felt good to help outMonday - I tried not to show mean or irritated emotions when Hershal spent the night.Tuesday - Volunteered to watch Ainsley for Alixis during the New Years Eve night, and didn't tell her or even mentioned

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My dad and step-mom sent me a great Christmas gift...I got a mixer, it isn't a Kitchen Aid, which is still on my wish list.....but it already has come in handy, and I already don't know what I did without it.... I have made cookies, and two batches of mashed potatoes with it.....I am in love....here are a few pics Shayda took of me, they are super blurry, but you can already see the love I have

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We rented the movie The Dark Knight...Heath Ledgers last movie. And oh my word....his performance in this movie...he should get any award they have nominated him for....and if I had a choice in who is to accept the winning awards, I agree it should be Michelle Williams, on behalf of their daughter.....thats my two cents on that.And for the record....I think that this batman movie is one of the

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I have had the chance to use Jason's brother's internet card...so I am putting a few posts up, and scheduling them to post throughout the week, I am not sure when Jason will get paid, so I don't know when I can be back full force......hopefully soon....

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This is post 200....what am I supposed to do to celebrate? What is the cool blogging thing to do? A top 200 of my favorite posts???Well, guess that would be all of them. ha. although some of them are not too good....but reviewing through some of them, I have found that I am a funny person if you can understand my text humor. Since I know what I was talking about, I think i am pretty funny..This

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Top five things about the past month that have kept me from blogging...1) Babysitting, it is funny how time consuming a 5 month old really can be... you should check the little one out at my new blog www.ainsleyandlayla.blogspot.com2) The kids have been home from school, they might not be my kids.....but they too are time consuming...now it is like I have three children, where I had none.....whew

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Anyone miss me??My last post was on Dec 12th.....and today is Dec 27th....I have been MIA for the past 15 days.......lots have happen.more posts to come.....

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We went to Target and had our pictures taken. This is the first time in a long time we had them professionally done all togehter....We love to have fun, we love life, but most important we love each other.

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And being almost midnight....my day got worse. I should have crawled back into bed....maybe a redo is in order.I am off to make oreo truffles for Jason's work.....because I am a mean rude person like that....

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Tell me as you walk out the door.I washed most of the dishes in the sink last night, YOU only have a few to wash today.

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This is Ainsley. She is my new little friend. I get to hang out with her Monday through Friday from 7am to 6pm. I started watching her last Thursday, and we had a good few days together. I enjoy getting to snuggle her during the days.Jason keeps saying that watching her is going to cure my baby bug....but I think it might agitate it a bit more....I will post things that Ainsley and I do here,

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Jack!!!Jack was adopted about 4 weeks ago. He belonged to our next door neighbor (Jason's ex-sister-in-law) but she was getting rid of him because he was being a rambuncious puppy and she didn't want to deal with him (she does that with all puppies, she gets them when they are cute, but as soon as you have to work with them to teach them the right things, she quits). Our neighbor has three

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Woke up → Heard Hershal → Got in Shower → Got out of shower → Weighed myself → lost another few pounds → wondered what I am doing different to lose the weight (7 pounds in the past month)→ Got Dressed → Saw lots of Jason's family at my house to car pool to reunion → everyone runs into CVS to get impromtu white elephant gift exchange gifts → pile back in cars → Carpool through Jack in the Box

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Does anyone know Ashley Miller from Quincy Illinois? If you do, tell her about my blog, and tell her I want her to contact me....I miss my dear friend.She is the only person who understands my thoughts on Christmas lights, and how some houses are decorated in a very White Trash manner.We had the same taste in decor....especially in the Christmas realm.Let me make a note.....if your house looks

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Thanksgiving Day...I cook a mean Thanksgiving dinner, if I do say so myself. On my list was:TurkeyMashed PotatosHomemade Mac and Cheese (better known to the world as Macaroni Pie)Cranberry CompoteSweet PotatosCorn on the cobPeasHomemade Fresh greenbeansWatergate Salad (Green stuff, as it is known in our family)SaladRolls (not from scratch)Carrot Cake (from Scratch)store bought pumpkin piestore

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We go to a place called G Willikers, it is a fun little dive that lets us sing karaoke and drink sodas all night. Fun times....Veida scolding a guy who has bad game.A guy we hung out with at the Karaoke bar, he and his group of friends were cool and let us chill with them.Crazy lady who is a regular, as well as likes to grind up and down on the mirrored wall for dramatics....it was her birthday,

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Introducing my handmade abilities with Aaron and his Kissing Booth Costume.... With the costume, Aaron chased down some teenybops trick or treating in the same area. He says that he wasn't following them, but he sure did stay right on their heels. Every house they went to he did too, and he was way ahead of us most the night.Aaron Delia and Alyssa finished with Trick or Treating.Alyssa and Delia

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On Nov 19thJackson and I had a fun time together. He talked about lots of stuff.... like how milk makes him grow, how he didn't learn anything at school that day, and he didn't get to go to the big kid class, he also let me know about his baseball, his cousins, his trip to Colorado and Utah, and oh so much more.Here is a picture map of our night after dinner....Jackson took a bath, and when I

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It's late...I am still in a irritable mood...I have a lot to blog about...I lack blogging motivation tonight...Technically it is already Dec 1st...Here is the list of things I have to blog about.Karaoke part 1Trip through TargetBabysitting JacksonNew Puppy Jack (but he is too wild of a puppy to sit pretty for pics)Pound Cake (Simply Sweet blog)Carrot Cake (Simply Sweet blog)ThanksgivingParade of

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I was one of the many who went to the midnight premier of Twilight.I liked the movie for what it was, and I didn't like it for what it left out.I went to the movie, hoping for nothing. It is a movie. I know what movies do to good books, Anne of Green Gables, Where the Heart Is, House of Sand and Fog, White Oleander, A Walk to Remember, The Kite Runner, to name a few I have seen....the story is

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