What do you think????

I love tulips and I had been wanting to change it to a different color and make it more spring-like, I guess. I love this new one so I'm hoping you all do too. I guess this post is going to be a hodge podge of different things. First I have to tell you that I'm just not feeling too great tod…

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Happy Birthday Nela!!!

We hope you have a wonderful day full of fun and love and that you may get everything you've ever wished for. May God continue to Bless you!!! Thank you for always being there, through the good and the bad times, and for always making us feel loved and like we were your own children. It means t…

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Time for a meme!!!!

I usually don't do these, but I found this one while surfing the net and thought it was a really good one. So here goes: I AM: on a constant journey to a closer relationship with God. I WANT: to be at peace in all areas of my life. I WISH: I could chat with my greatgrandmother. I HATE: Two faced p…

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Remember When???

I'm starting today with my " Remember When??? ". Like I said in my previous post, this is a story about one of the times we went to the Kruger National Park . Above you will see Malelane Gate , which is the one we usually go in through coming from Johannesburg. I could just picture mys…

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I'm so excited!!!!

Ok as I'm sure you all know I'm from South Africa. Well, maybe you didn't know that fact, but consider yourself informed :) So, one of the most amazing places that we would go every year for vacation, was the Kruger National Park . It was my absolute FAVORITE place to go, nothing like…

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Works for Me Wednesday!!!

So it's wednesday and time for another " Works for Me Wednesday ". If you want to visit the rest of the participants, just go on over to Shannon's Blog. We all know how it is when driving anywhere with kids in the car. You constantly have to deal with the boredom which turns into fig…

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Finally able to get online!!!!!!

I'm sure you all are wondering why my post is late today. Usually I get it done first thing in the morning, BUT our DSL decided to take a break today, so we've had no internet until now. It's funny how attached you become to it without even realizing, I use it for blogging, for emails, …

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If only I would have known............

Last night after the kids were asleep, I was flipping through the tv channels as I usually do. Trying to find something to watch became frustrating, there was just nothing that appealed to me. While doing that, I stopped on the INSP channel (Inspiration Network) and caught a program by Pastor Courtn…

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TO SCHEDULE OR NOT TO SCHEDULE!!!

I've been tagged by Julie from Everyday Mommy . She decided to re-open the old debate about " Putting baby on a schedule ". Now when I was pregnant with my daughter, being that she was our first, everything was scary and unknown. I didn't know just how important it would be to stick to…

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What a day!!!!!!!!

Good morning everyone, come on in and sit down, I've got hot coffee and donuts. Just want to make sure you're all comfortable before I begin. I feel a long post coming on LOL The party was a success, I don't think I've seen 15 kids have so much fun, in a LONG time. As usual we had som…

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Bowling Anyone?!?!?!?

Ok I only have a few minutes to post, then I have to finish cleaning my house. Just in a few hours it will be Jasmine's birthday party, but I still need to pick up some ice cream and a few other things. Here is what gets me about birthday parties. You put in the RSVP for a reason, or at least …

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The Joys of Motherhood!!!

This post is bitter sweet for me. Yesterday after picking up Jasmine from school we had a rough time. If there is one thing that I can't stand is disrespect and deliberatly ignoring me. I'm sure at this point a lot of moms are nodding their heads in approval because they know exactly what i…

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OH GREAT!!!!!!!!

I think I've created monsters. This morning while running around fixing breakfast and getting the kids ready, I hear from the living room: Jasmine - I'm warning you Nicholas Wayne, keep it up and you will be going to the thinking spot. Nicholas - Knock it off Jasmine, leave me alone! Jasmine - …

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WORKS FOR ME WEDNESDAY!!!

Shannon over at Rocks in my Dryer , had a great idea. She came up with this new feature where every wednesday we post what works for us. This is what she said: You know how it is--we all have come up with dozens of little shortcuts or ideas around our homes to make managing our lives easier. Maybe …

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What a Beautiful Day!!!

I decided to go back to this template just because I wanted some flowers for the spring , and until I find a template I really like, I'm sticking with this one :) Yesterday was cold and started out at about 27 degrees, it pretty much stayed that way until much later in the afternoon. BUT we decid…

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Court Order!!!

I was checking my emails this morning and got this from my sister in law. Just love it and thought I would share it here, will be a good way to start the day :) COURT ORDER! You have been accused of bombarding God with prayers! You are hereby sentenced to long life & prosperity, No bail, No appeal…

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It Feels Like..................

someone standing over me with a knife inserted into my stomach, and slowly twisting, one way and then the other. There, does that give you a little insight as to what I'm feeling like this morning? I was sooooooo hoping that I would skip the bug that's going around and even though I was feel…

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HAPPY EASTER!!!

Happy Easter Everyone!!! I want to start my post this morning by wishing everyone, family, friends and anyone who many come upon my blog this morning, a wonderful Easter. I truly hope that this time of year will help you rekindle your spirit and renew your faith. I know a lot of us get caught up i…

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Can you Hear me NOW?!?!?!

Yep, I woke up this morning with almost no voice at all. Know who's happy about it? THE KIDS!!! Nothing like trying to yell at them for something and no voice coming out, which sends them into fits of laughter. I could get mad for them making fun of me, BUT hey, it won't last forever an…

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Hold on tight, here it comes........

I woke up this morning with a sore throat and now I have the worst headache ever. Guess all my dodging and running from this bug didn't work. Oh well, just deal with it, I tell myself. Nothing some cold medicine and some rest won't cure right? Thank God it's friday though which means hu…

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