Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Turning 40....

I thought that all of this hype about turning 40 was for some REAL profound reason! I truly don't know what it is that 40 is really supposed to feel like, but here is my take on it.

It feels just like it did a few weeks ago... The same routine, the same children, same smiles, same loves, same body. Now... I have to give you that getting older in GENERAL tends to be proving a pain in the ass. Like walking up the stairs and tweeking your knee, or reaching into the back of the closet for a dress, and pulling a muscle in your back. But those things happened to me before 40.

In my mind, you just live one day at a time, learn from your mistakes, love with all of your heart, take care of yourself and try to stay as young at heart as you can. Then, what does it really matter how old you are??? Life will be good, so who cares???

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Tired

I am so tired lately... 

Tired of grief, tired of cleaning, tired of breaking up fights, tired of driving, tired of trying to accomplish things, just to feel like I am on a hamster wheel not getting anywhere and most of all tired of feeling like my brain is being pulled in 50 different directions.

The End.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Hitting Home

I read this on my friend Ashley's blog, and I had to share it with all of you! Enjoy!!


"May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly 
where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that 
are born of faith in yourself and others. May you use the gifts that you 
have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be 
content with yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into 
your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and 
love. It is there for each and every one of us." -unknown

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Valentines Day

Valentines Day... 


Usually a day that your sweetheart gives you flowers and showers you with love and affection, RIGHT??? 

Nope, not in this house. My husband, as romantic as he is, refuses to succomb to the "frivilous" holiday. He demands that you shouldn't have to be told to do these things for the one that you love. He has a very valid point... but!! For some stupid reason, it makes me sad that I am not one of the masses getting flowers and being lavished with chocolate. The man does a VERY good job of letting me know that I am loved!! 

SSSooooo..... 

Why does this bother me so much????

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Facebook

To Facebook, or Not....
This is my question!

My love affair with facebook has had a recent hiccup.
I realized that I was trying to combine too many different types of people into one world.

Things that I would say to some people,
I surely wouldn't say to others, etc...
And pictures that I think are funny,
some others may not think are funny.

So then I needed to post the question....
Do I really care what everyone thinks??
And the answer is, "Yes".

I don't want my little neice accross the states to see a picture
of my friend flipping me off (Which made me laugh hysterically... long story...)

And my sick mind doesn't want to be seen by people who would for SURE
be offened by the REAL thoughts going through my mind.

And do I really want my parents, siblings, etc., commenting on things that happen with my friends?

I don't know....

I need to draw a line!! I tried to open a "friends only" facebook account, but that quickly bit me in the ass! People were being asked to friend me and they were confused, because they were already my friend on the other account! Crazy!!

So!!!! What do I do????

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Disneyland


I absolutely LOVE Disneyland!
Especially this time of year. It just brings
that magical feeling into your bones,
you know... that feeling like anything is possible!!


Here are a few pictures of my girls and me, feeling the MAGIC! ;0)

Morgan and Britt, being adorable...

My 3 Lovlies...

A candid shot with Kirsten and Britt.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Troubled Mind....

I don't know if it is just my 40th sneaking up on me, or my children getting older, or hormones... I don't know. What I DO know is that all of a SUDDEN I am doubting all of my abilities all at once! And yet.... I have this very BIZARRE sense of peace, deep in my bones. Know what I mean????

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Can't Sleep!!

OK, I am done with the whole "not sleeping well" thing! I can't remember the last time that I woke up in the morning feeling refreshed and truly "AWAKE". Not really sure what is causing my brain to run on overtime. I don't have anything going on that I would call "stressful" and everyone is alright. *sigh* I guess that I will just have to wait it out and see if I actually turn into a zombie, or if my brain will get the rest that it so desperately needs!!! I am off to try some warm milk and see if my "old school" learning will help me out! Wish me luck, I will post again and let you know how it all worked out.....

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Cake Plates!

So, I have been racking my brains trying to find something to do to cure "boredom". My father-in-law, found these cake plates in the back of his warehouse, and brought them home for my daughters to decorate for me and my mother-in-law as "Mother's Day" presents. Well.... that was a year and a half ago!! Finally, I decided to decorate one for my mom for her bday, and I had so much fun, that I made the Halloween one for my mother-in-law!! (After all, she was one of the women that was promised a cake plate! hehe) But, now that I have done these, I have the "creative bug" and I want to do other things. I'm out of cake plates... so now, I figure out what I want to do next!!





Friday, August 27, 2010

EXERCISE.....

So, I was sitting in the pedicure chair looking through the Victoria's Secrets catalog, when it hits me! I should probably exercise. I know what all of you are thinking, "But Jolene, you ALREADY look fantastic", but NEIGH!!! These are LIES!! :0) I have spun out of control in the, "I don't give a flying rats ass about what I look like" spiral downward. The, "I can eat and drink whatever and whenever I want" HELL!

So......It...Is...Time... Yup, that is correct! It is time for me to officially get off of my lazy behind and get moving. I am mourning the loss of my lazy mornings already. I know that I should be thinking about the end result, but sadly... all I can think about is the PAIN!! *sigh* I wish, (like every other person in my position, I presume) that I could just visit the doctor, take a pill (that I would forget to take) and look AMAZING. But no. I am going to have to do it the old fashioned way... Diet, and EXERCISE.* *SIGH**

Someone talk me out of this. PLEASE!

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Sorry!

OK! I promise to post pictures and change my blog! I am sorry that it has been so long... I just flat out got LAZY! Here are a couple of photos to "catch you up" a little...


First off, Jason and I had a CRAZY year.... First moving, then not, then we were, then we were un-packing and staying here! Jason is settled in a great job and hopefully that part of our lives will remain calm... He is working a ton, and playing a little golf now and then, and he loves having his friends over to cook up something yummy and just chill. Same ol', same ol'!
I was lucky enough to survive the ups and downs of my little world and was rewarded by being able to hang with my bestest buddy for a day! We had an awesome time at Disneyland and I LOVED being able to see my Great-Nephew and Neice! I am just trying now to adjust to having a college student, high schooler, and a 2nd grader. I am sure that life will take me where it needs me to be...
Kirsten has grown a ton and has gotten Rich, by losing almost every tooth in her head! hehe She is growing up too fast, and it is breaking my heart!!! She is still a little girl, though, and I thank God for that everyday!!
Brittany is maturing at lightening speed. It almost makes me ill to think about! She is starting her Sophmore year this year, and survived Volleyball last year. (Which, she will never play again...) She so talented and is evolving more and more everyday. Britt is going to be the school photographer for Esperanza High School's Newspaper this year, along with all Honor's classes... gonna be a busy year for her!!
Morgan had the most changes to her life this year!! She went to her first prom, graduated with a 4.37, and got her braces off. She is currently enrolled in Fullerton college as a full time student... I cry all the time thinking about how close it is to my "best buds" leaving me for their own adventures and lives! But! For now, I am just enjoying their stupid jokes and the love they fill my house with!!!

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Halloween '09






We had a crazy fun time at my friend Janet's house. She and her husband Stephan we great hosts, the food was awesome and the laughter never ended!

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Thoughts.....

I'm sitting here at the computer contemplating life. Where does the time go? Have I done the best I could, did I do right by my girls??? When your children are little, you know pretty much what to tell them... be nice, use your manners, be clean, do your work....etc.  But, when they are on the verge of becoming adults and facing this world, you really suck in air and pray to God that everything that you did as a parent was right. Did you teach them enough? Did you tell them too much? Are they going to succeed?? Just teaching Morgan how to drive is giving me fits of panic!!! 

I am sure that everything will all work out, but for this moment in time, I am feeling really insecure about the future. In the words of "Darling" from "Lady and the Tramp"... "All We Can Do Is Hope!"... :-)

Disneylaaannnddd!

So, I decided to spend the day with my girls at Disneyland. We had a blast! I was able to take Kirsten to whatever she wanted to go on and the older two went on all of the fast rides. It was so much fun!I love my girls...

I loved that Mickey Mouse uses the same stuff I do! But where does he get those sizes, not even Costco carries stuff this big! Hahahahaha 
Morgan... my lovely Senior!
Kirsten... my little baby!
And my gorgeous Britt!
Here we are, waiting in line for the teacups. I asked a really nice gay guy to take this picture, because I knew #1, he would, #2, he would take a good picture, and #3, he wouldn't run off with my camera! LOL

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Fourth of July!





Jason and I started off the day running in the Woodbridge 5K, while Yvon (our good friend) ran the 10K... (show off! hehe). Then off to our house for relaxation, good food, and great friends! What an awesome day it was... I wanted to add more pics, but my computer is not letting me... O'well!

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Father's Day


The men of the hour.... Paul and (mi amore) Jason
Three Bestest Daughters ever!!

Grandpa and his grand-daughters... What a great Father's Day!

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Toothless!


Besides the fact that she is squinting in the sun... How cute is this picture? She finally lost her first tooth, on June 1, 2009! We were beginning to think that she was going to be stuck with these baby pearls until High School!8-) When I went to pick her up from school, she came running at me, tooth in hand, and all of the teachers were telling me that at snack time, she and her buddies were all taking turns wiggling the thing loose. And then during class, BAM! she just pulled it out! Tooooo funnny! That morning I was telling her that it was getting loose and by that afternoon, the thing was gone.  When she woke up the next morning, she told me that she had gotten a dollar from the tooth fairy, and how many more teeth did she need to lose to have $10? Needless to say.... We gave her the money in an effort to keep her ability to chew. She is a crack up!

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Life made simple



This is as close to the old school "paper boats down the gutter", as we get around here! Brittany and Kirsten were enjoying our beautiful weather. They wanted to swim, but it is still a little too cool, so they decided to do this instead! Cute! What a great day!!

Friday, April 24, 2009

EARTHQUAKES!

OK! I am done with Earthquakes! I don't care if they are small or big, they scare the crap out of me! I want to never shower or sleep again, for fear that one is going to hit and find me vunerable! Or go to the bathroom... With every other form of Mother Nature we get some form of warning! But Earthquakes.... NOPE! Kirsten is ready to pack her bags and move to Texas! hehe I have to say that I am close behind her on that one! They never used to bother me until I had a family, now I am terrified!

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Spring Break!

The girls and I went to the beach on Monday and Lily joined in...(my 4th child!). I just thought that I would share a few pics...

Brittany was only making this face because it was so bright. I know that she is going to kill me for this, but too bad! 
I don't know why, but I just love this picture of Lily and Brittany.
Kirsten makes friends so easy... She just went right up this girl and another that isn't pictured here, and started playing with them! Too funny!
This is the perfect picture of pure bliss!