tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18592311627019677572024-03-13T02:21:12.525-07:00Divapinks Lifestyle BlogLifestyle Blogger, Mom Blogger, Travel bloggerDivapinks mommy bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12857981230770681326noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859231162701967757.post-89384490570963297682017-08-09T18:50:00.002-07:002017-08-09T19:02:09.182-07:00Our Engagement Story<br />
Life has been running faster than I could keep up with lately. I went from being a college student for 13 years and a single mom for many years as well to being newly engaged and living a completely different life. I mean I told him to wait until I finished school but I didn't think he would do right after I finished my last assignment haha. I'm so happy it's scaring me to the core. I mean after almost 5 years of dating and living together I knew I would say yes and it felt like the next natural step but I didn't expect to feel this alive and fulfilled. It's weird not having homework although I have to study for a couple of tests for my career and to get, well, hired. I thought uploading YouTube videos would be faster to help everyone keep up and follow along but we are so busy with planning it's crazy. Anyway, he proposed to me on the playground we met on when we were working with children. It was the day before my birthday so below you will see pics of the next day on my birthday. I scared him because I paused to take it in and as he was waiting for an answer, I was thinking of the day we met on that very playground. I finally yes! Did I mention my son was right there and once the shock weared off I naturally started to cry. See we have been preparing for this for a couple of years now through church couples counseling and understanding what it means to become husband and wife, and also seeing a therapist. I'm not into waiting until things break in order to fix them.. I would rather be proactive and say, "hey, I don't want to screw this up". I will be posting a ton on YouTube and here also. The next posts coming up will be 'how we asked the bridesmaids and groomsmen to be in our wedding', recent 'engagement getaways and why I think they're important', and the 'photos from the engagement party'. So stay tuned because I'm going to flood this page and my YouTube channel with tons of content!<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu-q8ZLQSQiuuplCYgYtZPlH4ciwP0y-bslLMtXT_tYw01LI3qDveaeI0npe0vZIkrXkfLCQw25w2uvK4OeU-3a-El9CMSlY_OwIH6PaHVBTswZfpT3Gxjo3-tG9JvZ5hYnp02QF8_Z8z9/s1600/Snapchat-2059876282.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu-q8ZLQSQiuuplCYgYtZPlH4ciwP0y-bslLMtXT_tYw01LI3qDveaeI0npe0vZIkrXkfLCQw25w2uvK4OeU-3a-El9CMSlY_OwIH6PaHVBTswZfpT3Gxjo3-tG9JvZ5hYnp02QF8_Z8z9/s400/Snapchat-2059876282.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBt-sHuATVGsc2y4Nmlk_A4RGaBooUyPUCOkJ6Vdm4FlW5_bWkKzBpwciEpfEbXepee1gtluN-lEoAsIsba7gzSDq9wmEUvTo-9axaPhT_QWCk68D7KczY9lpk5TggDASf6Y-zxlLrkeGZ/s1600/Snapchat-1203504834.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBt-sHuATVGsc2y4Nmlk_A4RGaBooUyPUCOkJ6Vdm4FlW5_bWkKzBpwciEpfEbXepee1gtluN-lEoAsIsba7gzSDq9wmEUvTo-9axaPhT_QWCk68D7KczY9lpk5TggDASf6Y-zxlLrkeGZ/s400/Snapchat-1203504834.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmpIGKRpCrXv1AX1NK2H7XnTI0Uv5fyzmjX-yHU3l95-WMMYfRh3QPcM12g_5FfJQ9hubvPYqTFdSjIphbN0l0BhKiYxL7fWl_VhKmIFeZ8CHlvxQeSkuHyjywS5wmksVKhwVWBklpuFkm/s1600/Snapchat-1003086367.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmpIGKRpCrXv1AX1NK2H7XnTI0Uv5fyzmjX-yHU3l95-WMMYfRh3QPcM12g_5FfJQ9hubvPYqTFdSjIphbN0l0BhKiYxL7fWl_VhKmIFeZ8CHlvxQeSkuHyjywS5wmksVKhwVWBklpuFkm/s400/Snapchat-1003086367.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlIY5gez-MdxnYyzx9Tk5cZi8ctY9uyjKDHvd91staUUs-PMoExbhS02VJlawzRWMQhGjY6An6dDkdaZCKcmuuBy96B-LzNTCKG9c_hkMmo3UYoq2I-nodMWfWJKKYwpkLTc-UQvL1tDt6/s1600/Snapchat-184335215.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlIY5gez-MdxnYyzx9Tk5cZi8ctY9uyjKDHvd91staUUs-PMoExbhS02VJlawzRWMQhGjY6An6dDkdaZCKcmuuBy96B-LzNTCKG9c_hkMmo3UYoq2I-nodMWfWJKKYwpkLTc-UQvL1tDt6/s400/Snapchat-184335215.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioAK323w-S4nxpZry6e1SL5rd6_X0nl_uOkFPGokBzsZudXH0hrW_UB-W89frxOn1n3bHB8mmuqMh8j1H8Z0oVOnZhZFQlTikXVt9mSdJRp3D7t_OAVh660oicFVScYs31_n_Po1dyRzUl/s1600/Snapchat-1747543413.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioAK323w-S4nxpZry6e1SL5rd6_X0nl_uOkFPGokBzsZudXH0hrW_UB-W89frxOn1n3bHB8mmuqMh8j1H8Z0oVOnZhZFQlTikXVt9mSdJRp3D7t_OAVh660oicFVScYs31_n_Po1dyRzUl/s400/Snapchat-1747543413.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsbl5E8kqDl1wYE77Y1S8ufUuAtUSqxtBD0zQ03-JQCKybbmgFxLKVcTwIno5XRLHgBNVv6KS9IxfSt2Cd0_dNZ_XCqvP5UgALIlJ0Iz_PDudHtE_EmM9siGjrkqvl5YYmiNSIFTAyzPfo/s1600/Snapchat-1329918911.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsbl5E8kqDl1wYE77Y1S8ufUuAtUSqxtBD0zQ03-JQCKybbmgFxLKVcTwIno5XRLHgBNVv6KS9IxfSt2Cd0_dNZ_XCqvP5UgALIlJ0Iz_PDudHtE_EmM9siGjrkqvl5YYmiNSIFTAyzPfo/s400/Snapchat-1329918911.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVhdU4P4dvSfeACxSaA90-WjscbbhP2fNzVxtEsUPhKNPFxifSU_fKWmIYIadRR6dfZftCNVx12twbUyJD6vOgtd49293bHEb_YsqgT10j_0GdtkXTwae3rvbbr6pZ_JnRsNv1yoB9EfHt/s1600/Snapchat-588531707.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVhdU4P4dvSfeACxSaA90-WjscbbhP2fNzVxtEsUPhKNPFxifSU_fKWmIYIadRR6dfZftCNVx12twbUyJD6vOgtd49293bHEb_YsqgT10j_0GdtkXTwae3rvbbr6pZ_JnRsNv1yoB9EfHt/s400/Snapchat-588531707.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRJ0CW1TPtDWKhiKQ49PdLdhvMB0mV4qRKf0sKTMzJJkq-5iY07xJSXBJoX4OyXpNxqFisH-UAm8wqH9nezUjZNcTT0OmojVdkxNNtkBuwNsmzxPKOzscq0Wu9j4ckKWjaOLrP5ym8Le5W/s1600/Snapchat-1741504874.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRJ0CW1TPtDWKhiKQ49PdLdhvMB0mV4qRKf0sKTMzJJkq-5iY07xJSXBJoX4OyXpNxqFisH-UAm8wqH9nezUjZNcTT0OmojVdkxNNtkBuwNsmzxPKOzscq0Wu9j4ckKWjaOLrP5ym8Le5W/s400/Snapchat-1741504874.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgosE1i7xD6WBMbXyIAdmmc2kRcVdqASkj8Fsj0OMd9eM3BSPdL7zCaRcwEOI44pI5q1QSr9CyfLKzL6wJzBgQj4pWiK0uyT0M8s8gVZGiFPyaOg7prteZ_z_EhOpxO1E7c5JQLk0Zv_PMQ/s1600/Snapchat-1441435509.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgosE1i7xD6WBMbXyIAdmmc2kRcVdqASkj8Fsj0OMd9eM3BSPdL7zCaRcwEOI44pI5q1QSr9CyfLKzL6wJzBgQj4pWiK0uyT0M8s8gVZGiFPyaOg7prteZ_z_EhOpxO1E7c5JQLk0Zv_PMQ/s400/Snapchat-1441435509.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjn_enecgQUuCB8lVjeFqFY7OK6m8K1d4F7u8LdBP3rAlbJH-p4DpPYHhdfegUYTBb7GHDErJ4MMqeXT7qE5Dp3XLCTSl3ACn0SVm4dmdRZmrM5rztz0SMNfIAfBetCXR4sDRmIt66zIiL/s1600/Snapchat-1545883839.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjn_enecgQUuCB8lVjeFqFY7OK6m8K1d4F7u8LdBP3rAlbJH-p4DpPYHhdfegUYTBb7GHDErJ4MMqeXT7qE5Dp3XLCTSl3ACn0SVm4dmdRZmrM5rztz0SMNfIAfBetCXR4sDRmIt66zIiL/s400/Snapchat-1545883839.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnbnSOGEhGTqcC6rZqD2fW_4i_mAzINh1qzwd7tNFCSk2Ky6Frmc2hUV69Z7-VePR_ULUJgml34Mtd6dO0GvhLnECNp9WW19qyZxyITpLfMA19j0qKQ_IsT_s_q8Z6Qv9NlcGhAU-USsZL/s1600/Snapchat-1247002390.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnbnSOGEhGTqcC6rZqD2fW_4i_mAzINh1qzwd7tNFCSk2Ky6Frmc2hUV69Z7-VePR_ULUJgml34Mtd6dO0GvhLnECNp9WW19qyZxyITpLfMA19j0qKQ_IsT_s_q8Z6Qv9NlcGhAU-USsZL/s400/Snapchat-1247002390.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDqXBkRtWnVfdET3QhE6n-qI-or8pWHaDG17UD2BlYFrJ61ckCueVAmYuyYC0w4XAUT9VdeXLcnfdN_kWU4lJhwrRkWxr1ijcCf-LMX4rYo_U9m2u3xWA3UPT11nHYOaa-7TmeUgxyug2y/s1600/Snapchat-937536702.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDqXBkRtWnVfdET3QhE6n-qI-or8pWHaDG17UD2BlYFrJ61ckCueVAmYuyYC0w4XAUT9VdeXLcnfdN_kWU4lJhwrRkWxr1ijcCf-LMX4rYo_U9m2u3xWA3UPT11nHYOaa-7TmeUgxyug2y/s400/Snapchat-937536702.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZh8bdfylTccTiBcGWu369OI3_F0FRxJ73pfxortQzDpWKL1fIv0ykDxq6Pg12RfczhllCvdBSf-h72k3PDcm48-ysiEn-PLbW7k0-7-WRYrinwjsKMWaKh55uIJmC3OHH4VQvLSJBwb0J/s1600/Snapchat-703265291.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZh8bdfylTccTiBcGWu369OI3_F0FRxJ73pfxortQzDpWKL1fIv0ykDxq6Pg12RfczhllCvdBSf-h72k3PDcm48-ysiEn-PLbW7k0-7-WRYrinwjsKMWaKh55uIJmC3OHH4VQvLSJBwb0J/s400/Snapchat-703265291.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNiYR-h48A4t1HlSc0_sBDh1bcwfyq5tJ9Gx2AevTQrYzvG_ehAbVONV-1lKiCpSfaoAkcLnIsmeYsljFkVlXvO8CDWiTuxMN5DV1G-lmuWJh2-O_BxmYhWEjyyXPDAhCZS2MWds0XsQFP/s1600/Snapchat-122304476.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNiYR-h48A4t1HlSc0_sBDh1bcwfyq5tJ9Gx2AevTQrYzvG_ehAbVONV-1lKiCpSfaoAkcLnIsmeYsljFkVlXvO8CDWiTuxMN5DV1G-lmuWJh2-O_BxmYhWEjyyXPDAhCZS2MWds0XsQFP/s400/Snapchat-122304476.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqrXE1oLOQGvlCRd0hwZGu4xnYTbcnPW4hXtA8uN2lGG4Ol5b_zCUgvFQaEHkWT60OgUrIwDeSzRtGPtzOZCcZjar246pH37q1FpCxgSu2sKFLNPqTasezU-mEStoVtgHTqZUQ7vIPDXQw/s1600/Snapchat-357536363.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqrXE1oLOQGvlCRd0hwZGu4xnYTbcnPW4hXtA8uN2lGG4Ol5b_zCUgvFQaEHkWT60OgUrIwDeSzRtGPtzOZCcZjar246pH37q1FpCxgSu2sKFLNPqTasezU-mEStoVtgHTqZUQ7vIPDXQw/s400/Snapchat-357536363.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859231162701967757.post-61979459763223482792016-12-16T08:00:00.000-08:002016-12-22T08:16:23.472-08:00Pretty in Pearls ~ Freshwater Pearl Earrings<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">Pretty in Pearls</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">*Thanks to <a href="https://www.pearlclasp.com/" target="_blank">Pearl&Clasp</a> for sponsoring this post. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span>
<br />
<div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; text-align: start;">
If you've ever been to a wedding you know it's not polite to look better than the bride, or wear white for that matter haha. But if you're single you want to put your best classy self forward and what better way to give off that sexy classy vibe than a pair of pearl earrings. These freshwater pearl earrings I wore from <a href="https://www.pearlclasp.com/" target="_blank">Pearl&Clasp </a> are sure to impress. After all, aren't we all secretly wanting that prince charming on a white horse to ride off into the sunset with? Ok maybe I'm getting carried away, or maybe it's time to buy my boyfriend a white suit and a horse hahaha.</div>
<div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; text-align: start;">
<br /></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; text-align: start;">
I wore these for a full day which included taking photos in the desert heat, doing a cardio workout and sweating like crazy, and also going out that afternoon to run errands and get food. I can never wear earrings because I am extremely sensitive and I end up with really swollen ear lobes, so trust me I really put these to the test. I was pleasantly surprised that my ear lobes were perfectly fine and not swollen at all. I didn't have a reaction at all. I was so excited to be able to wear a nice pair of earrings. If you decide to buy a pair I can tell you the price won't break the bank. <span style="font-size: 12.8px;">I chose to wear pink because, well, I'm obsessed with pink!</span></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; text-align: start;">
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;"><br /></span></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; text-align: start;">
Pearl earrings are made to be a statement. Anyone who has ever worn pearls emits a radiance of confidence. The best thing about pearl earrings is that it can fit any age. You can receive them as a little girl and wear them on your wedding day. Because they never get old! This also makes the perfect gift for any woman. I have to admit that I have always been a fan of wearing pearls since I was a child. It always made me think of Disney's Little Mermaid. I can't wait to wear these on a date night with my honey! It's time to bring classy and sassy back. (Cue the winky eyed emoji haha).</div>
<div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; text-align: start;">
<br /></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; text-align: start;">
I was so excited to have received these earrings and fulfill my secret love for pearls, but what I found to be even better than just putting them on is how they made me feel. I felt very feminine and girly (almost delicate), and the way my boyfriend looked at me all day was the greatest feeling. He gave me those (I can totally see you being my wife eyes). I would love to hear your thoughts on pearls, if you have any, and how they make you feel? As always, thanks for stopping by!</div>
<div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; text-align: start;">
<br /></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; text-align: start;">
FYI: <a href="https://www.pearlclasp.com/" target="_blank">Pearl&Clasp</a> also provides restringing services for your Pearls at an affordable price. </div>
<div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; text-align: start;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwJpvjCfJGWLhFx31tIejt7jVagoe2D4Js-zLUdmegxPe2ypy3dqADAsSxBAt6KteM1mpF-wLCfmuUvDN1MKffsRmETIGcsKScabehyphenhyphenHPZgq_bdeVzxReScgD68JMffNqn4aTAuhpKul4z/s1600/IMG_9517.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwJpvjCfJGWLhFx31tIejt7jVagoe2D4Js-zLUdmegxPe2ypy3dqADAsSxBAt6KteM1mpF-wLCfmuUvDN1MKffsRmETIGcsKScabehyphenhyphenHPZgq_bdeVzxReScgD68JMffNqn4aTAuhpKul4z/s320/IMG_9517.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">This was my co-model for the day! His name is Hercules!<br />That smile was his approval of my loo haha.</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBotHB-ags8AR1pcpvh81u676RT5-qp1vfBHwFHqD39ouUYBsyvgDUU5ep9bTM8qWLrUMdWy1xkSO2oatCif-Gp43uPGIcJEbzZ0KgiIhVKLfvaeurgiaCoJqkkmi9DPs8iOBaL6eDLG5T/s1600/IMG_9540.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBotHB-ags8AR1pcpvh81u676RT5-qp1vfBHwFHqD39ouUYBsyvgDUU5ep9bTM8qWLrUMdWy1xkSO2oatCif-Gp43uPGIcJEbzZ0KgiIhVKLfvaeurgiaCoJqkkmi9DPs8iOBaL6eDLG5T/s320/IMG_9540.JPG" width="213" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I felt so pretty and feminine.. </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNPOaagidcdur834PKdvo77m81W26JDqqHzbSuRRzyB8hKvTOh_UxvglIAw-Z5EjQc5jWus3Hk_wU5A6pQxdasGOTqMiUNsoA7PInIOpB6ztoOBAJs7HgdSuEVTzu9fc8k6r8rKSZ05MiI/s1600/IMG_9547.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNPOaagidcdur834PKdvo77m81W26JDqqHzbSuRRzyB8hKvTOh_UxvglIAw-Z5EjQc5jWus3Hk_wU5A6pQxdasGOTqMiUNsoA7PInIOpB6ztoOBAJs7HgdSuEVTzu9fc8k6r8rKSZ05MiI/s320/IMG_9547.JPG" width="213" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Close enough? haha</div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtp60jmla0xz8DroRkqyPqks66Q7Ms7YC3pAtJq5XefoGtJOwWQhyYASp3iEK7gi0QPpd4jNiVIZSKXpCFH_h44SjSftxpvnNzhxsfUZ64LiNJYYPwTLxMVWA0wYwdDPv3_V82_YQX5Lur/s1600/IMG_9553.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtp60jmla0xz8DroRkqyPqks66Q7Ms7YC3pAtJq5XefoGtJOwWQhyYASp3iEK7gi0QPpd4jNiVIZSKXpCFH_h44SjSftxpvnNzhxsfUZ64LiNJYYPwTLxMVWA0wYwdDPv3_V82_YQX5Lur/s320/IMG_9553.JPG" width="213" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I felt like Lisa Vanderpump from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.<br />
I love her classic look.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv9_7ASP-ju9qzZrY3g323RfScuDKO7__CBp12GM8bfkETsyBQkWopEq0rXctBodadE8ZspY_41kLEjb0yEAIHSxTjJewlEk4NwoqNBUcyjVy1uHhncjqOhvrHxXYnm4ZNbvHN_tdCk09b/s1600/IMG_9554.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv9_7ASP-ju9qzZrY3g323RfScuDKO7__CBp12GM8bfkETsyBQkWopEq0rXctBodadE8ZspY_41kLEjb0yEAIHSxTjJewlEk4NwoqNBUcyjVy1uHhncjqOhvrHxXYnm4ZNbvHN_tdCk09b/s320/IMG_9554.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">See you next time!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; text-align: start;">
<br /></div>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859231162701967757.post-51381068031356408032016-06-06T16:14:00.002-07:002016-06-06T16:14:52.684-07:00Summer Bucket List 2016<a href="http://www.topmommyblogs.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="If you like what you just read please click to send a quick vote for me on Top Mommy Blogs- The best mommy blog directory featuring top mom bloggers" border="0" src="http://www.topmommyblogs.com/directory/images/banners/top_mommy_blogs_signature_banner.gif" height="124" width="540" /></a><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>Summer bucket list and why you need one too..</i></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
We have all thought about it or know someone who has. What is it? A bucket list of course! But why do I have to wait til retirement? Or til the age of 40 or 50? Shouldn't we have a daily bucket list? I know.. Im asking too many questions.. oh well!</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Since attending school is year-round for me I don't want my son to feel like he wishes he was at school because it would be better than watching me do homework. That's when I realized... Duh! I'm a planner! I always give him great fun filled summers and he never knows when we're broke or not haha! He just knows he's going to busy having fun no matter what! So what's the difference this time? Well..., this time I decided to write it down and share with all of you! You may not be able to do everything on my list but, you may just be inspired to plan out your summer. Maybe this will inspire you to create your own summer bucket list. Because this is his first summer as a teenager (side-eye look of worry), and we know teens are moody because, well, that's their job after all; I decided to include him on the ideas I had for this summer bucket list. Please be prepared to hear, "no I don't want to do that this summer". I made a huge list and had him add his own ideas plus remove the ideas I came up with that he didn't want to do. The more you make them feel that they came up with the idea, the more they will be inclined to participate. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
I get summers off so I get to spend quality time with my 5 foot 7 inch tall tween baby haha. Yes! he will be my baby even when he is 50 and the grandkids will laugh because I call their dad my baby haha. Ok, so back to the subject. Luckily being a planner is what my boyfriend finds to be my most attractive quality. He was so excited to hear about our summer bucket list. There wasn't a specific amount of activities. Just a list of simple, and out of town adventures. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
You're probably asking why you need a list. Like what's the big deal right? Well, there were times we would forget we could have gone certain places because we had the time. Also, it prevents sitting around saying, so.... what are we gonna do? If you have a list you can make sure to take advantage of the summer weather and stay busy. We make family time a huge priority and you don't have to spend a ton of money if any at all when you make a fun list of activities that can be done at home, in your local town, or a day trip away from home. Please remember that your list should fit your wallet, and be unique to your family's needs and wants. Are you ready to be inspired?! </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Here's the list!:</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
- Drive-in theater in Riverside, Ca.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
- Visit our local museum</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
- Visit at least 3 museums in L.A. (Some days are free admission to certain ones)</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
- Go to the San Diego Zoo</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
- Have a bonfire while cooking dinner outside on the grill at least 5 times during the summer</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
- Visit La Placita Olvera in Los Angeles <a href="http://www.olvera-street.com/" target="_blank">http://www.olvera-street.com/</a> </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
- China Town in L.A.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
- El Mercadito in L.A. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
- (We do this often) Take the dogs for a walk in Downtown Palm Springs</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
- Go to the beach, Santa Monica is at the top of our beach list (I'll take recommendations on SoCal beaches)</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
- Play tennis at the park</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
- Put a mattress in the living room and watch movies all night </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
- Hiking---- La Quinta Trails, Palm Desert Bump and Grind, Palm Springs Indian Canyon Trails </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
- Swimming at the pool </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
- Take a day trip to Lake Hemet and Idyllwild</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
- Visit L.A. Fashion District</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
- Watch the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie of course! </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm excited and can't wait to post and share all of our summer adventures with you guys! </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
-I've added some random photos of my little fam haha-</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Ie05DzhatQdieabnfUkVCqgtmZFjZeQIIuL_O-lrcqvOOqKMxO9qOZmFgXtmfKh7xQR62g4l2UzzM6M8k5YYvdQz7erEz26rY-HZUCXOkQyXzGCf5xgycfIkTz6k8RF86qOi0gyujwMu/s1600/FB_IMG_1425399346503.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Ie05DzhatQdieabnfUkVCqgtmZFjZeQIIuL_O-lrcqvOOqKMxO9qOZmFgXtmfKh7xQR62g4l2UzzM6M8k5YYvdQz7erEz26rY-HZUCXOkQyXzGCf5xgycfIkTz6k8RF86qOi0gyujwMu/s320/FB_IMG_1425399346503.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihA9wlE3DWlNyLNZT97sxxamBt2JhuefZF62B26Pp2HZXNDd7gqsuyIYyniFcuEqiV-xKNN_k6pahZR7YIlJp1D_O-Z9H3cQuhTSh20utBc2D69lrEF9TVgJ3DCGup4lTrDSquoz00zxg8/s1600/1462187302415.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihA9wlE3DWlNyLNZT97sxxamBt2JhuefZF62B26Pp2HZXNDd7gqsuyIYyniFcuEqiV-xKNN_k6pahZR7YIlJp1D_O-Z9H3cQuhTSh20utBc2D69lrEF9TVgJ3DCGup4lTrDSquoz00zxg8/s320/1462187302415.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjidZofSF4UqEOaDap7UShoYP384sALfUC-gvzIEC9ydKNMrBacRl_k9ee3NY7FbFEYhLXp7yZ-AEwd6-lY7X430Wlq3J2hCMnOdMfhKzG2-DsP45l22vzcD1lqZZxIdTA5dduAlUgQIvg1/s1600/1420937362807.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjidZofSF4UqEOaDap7UShoYP384sALfUC-gvzIEC9ydKNMrBacRl_k9ee3NY7FbFEYhLXp7yZ-AEwd6-lY7X430Wlq3J2hCMnOdMfhKzG2-DsP45l22vzcD1lqZZxIdTA5dduAlUgQIvg1/s320/1420937362807.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitR1G38PS4aHfTBu1bD0vUFUOmN2A7HgaLkRLnICyjU03CHP6Xu1Bk0CWVdeyXdGvq1hpV2mAwmSZsT-NJjWLyZgsmFpj1KA7-4Iwu2R0Ig_UO6ieTJniQ42b6l1vXRplp7GX2Wy9To7qX/s1600/Snapchat-175901313984241455.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitR1G38PS4aHfTBu1bD0vUFUOmN2A7HgaLkRLnICyjU03CHP6Xu1Bk0CWVdeyXdGvq1hpV2mAwmSZsT-NJjWLyZgsmFpj1KA7-4Iwu2R0Ig_UO6ieTJniQ42b6l1vXRplp7GX2Wy9To7qX/s320/Snapchat-175901313984241455.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgiXt3_JbfGFCyScFVKyoHgo3I4sM3kHE5qUyS5TebIQclC9JyRzaTbI15zDRnCg_LUg8kI1Xxzw4WlpnNehyUgVRFlzCt6DJQ7xm3Fvgn1gE4rdy_A_n39vEtAQd_NMozpaJuwdQG_6v9/s1600/Snapchat-1579020458299925940.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgiXt3_JbfGFCyScFVKyoHgo3I4sM3kHE5qUyS5TebIQclC9JyRzaTbI15zDRnCg_LUg8kI1Xxzw4WlpnNehyUgVRFlzCt6DJQ7xm3Fvgn1gE4rdy_A_n39vEtAQd_NMozpaJuwdQG_6v9/s320/Snapchat-1579020458299925940.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg80vx2nkohRW2WypJ8OfDJxrWvzhYl_f2kA4UsTQcrLcjptKqOQjaO9AkM_rq_P7RldHT_E8fLAE-qVLumaB5xByHxZQy5Fg14VvMz3m5vHB86VVe0-NYIF_NEG-K9tZ7627M1FXkH80Li/s1600/Snapchat-5576561986360016573.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg80vx2nkohRW2WypJ8OfDJxrWvzhYl_f2kA4UsTQcrLcjptKqOQjaO9AkM_rq_P7RldHT_E8fLAE-qVLumaB5xByHxZQy5Fg14VvMz3m5vHB86VVe0-NYIF_NEG-K9tZ7627M1FXkH80Li/s320/Snapchat-5576561986360016573.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPAum1P3SrG_5A8cMlW73K5hYnIFsie1gE9VflRXJO6EQiOP_M2qRbYIKLMX48CMU1ME2cmFPb6nftM6GegPky-vIW_96qonShYa9kCdGug6YtcsRE85R6Gz6ML26bZ8f5EDmKY0uof7Tl/s1600/Snapchat-8827870516733073127.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPAum1P3SrG_5A8cMlW73K5hYnIFsie1gE9VflRXJO6EQiOP_M2qRbYIKLMX48CMU1ME2cmFPb6nftM6GegPky-vIW_96qonShYa9kCdGug6YtcsRE85R6Gz6ML26bZ8f5EDmKY0uof7Tl/s320/Snapchat-8827870516733073127.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Palm Springs, CA, USA33.8302961 -116.5452920999999833.4079206 -117.19073909999999 34.2526716 -115.89984509999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859231162701967757.post-22660554304970048962016-05-11T09:27:00.002-07:002016-05-25T22:21:27.642-07:00Lip Plumping Review ! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.topmommyblogs.com/" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; text-align: start;" target="_blank"><img alt="If you like what you just read please click to send a quick vote for me on Top Mommy Blogs- The best mommy blog directory featuring top mom bloggers" border="0" src="http://www.topmommyblogs.com/directory/images/banners/top_mommy_blogs_signature_banner.gif" height="124" width="540" /></a></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Lip Plumping Review</i></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">No matter what your age is, we all seem to want fluffy luscious lips! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I went to Ulta for Mothers Day and I had a list of screenshots of products I wanted to try. I did a little research as to what the internet was saying the best products out were and you know the internet is always right haha. So I cleansed my face and put some under eye cream on for my puffy eyes to prepare for this epic before and after. Ok, maybe not that epic.. ?</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">(Not a sponsored post. But that would be cool lol)</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I bought all products below from Ulta. The gloss I used was <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod13801033&_requestid=2016286" target="_blank">Pillow Plump Lip Gloss</a>. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio1gQMwNVCgl2MHajBhu29JHxQ6_WYbk1LAyGpL9dvCsBqhIo5CWvd3I0AqPwlK8abg1RnmL5KRzOglwLUNN5aDPgNC1eR7D4NHO0urvwB7NVhCF3oLT92k3AuLQDk_v6J9ZmrYPmom7cY/s1600/1462979201110.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio1gQMwNVCgl2MHajBhu29JHxQ6_WYbk1LAyGpL9dvCsBqhIo5CWvd3I0AqPwlK8abg1RnmL5KRzOglwLUNN5aDPgNC1eR7D4NHO0urvwB7NVhCF3oLT92k3AuLQDk_v6J9ZmrYPmom7cY/s400/1462979201110.jpg" width="400" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
So far I really like this <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod13762333" target="_blank">Cleanser from Ulta</a> and eye cream I picked up at Walmart. Especially when I come out of the restroom and my boyfriend says, "did you put makeup on"? I mean does he want me to cry tears of joy and make the eye cream look like a liar? hahaha </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This was my before pic prep.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqEdU6-ialg3wSdQdB3CuS9FXw_RD0-VJ_XP4ZvsNOwsgwXifCPKxe5uRZ8u12fJfT-23cnsQPDSXtCoCG0q5foCKeiWYsZ1RStWl9iEwJXmusRtXHUd2XABv3rNV_m2BNjrtN7_CIEbeY/s1600/1462978421139.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqEdU6-ialg3wSdQdB3CuS9FXw_RD0-VJ_XP4ZvsNOwsgwXifCPKxe5uRZ8u12fJfT-23cnsQPDSXtCoCG0q5foCKeiWYsZ1RStWl9iEwJXmusRtXHUd2XABv3rNV_m2BNjrtN7_CIEbeY/s400/1462978421139.jpg" width="400" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Finally! The Epic Moment! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Ok, so I don't look like <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=kylie+jenner&biw=1517&bih=741&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwid67GbtNLMAhXB8YMKHc-oD3EQ_AUIBygC&dpr=0.9" target="_blank">Kylie Jenner</a> with a huge pout, but I did like this <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod13801033&_requestid=2016286" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">Pillow Plump Lip Gloss</a>. My lips were seriously tingling for about 25 minutes. This photo is a 20 minute difference. My lips didn't get huge but I did notice that all of my little fine lines had gone away and there is a slightly noticeable plumping effect to my lips. This is perfect for a night out or special occasion to have some youthful looking lips. You never want to look like you're trying too hard so this would be perfect. What do you think? </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQfzJ4lj3s01A-dK9pvElJvN0WABSwdu3y9E3Jf725Rv740tTwEcJbtAW2g3M4q6KKF7kKFBj3SOvCAR5-7YrSN8zyWB8BltzmpxBJ1VtDrBP0GstoxgujR9ZPhOHTcPf63tEypmwKcNKG/s1600/Lip+plump.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="93" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQfzJ4lj3s01A-dK9pvElJvN0WABSwdu3y9E3Jf725Rv740tTwEcJbtAW2g3M4q6KKF7kKFBj3SOvCAR5-7YrSN8zyWB8BltzmpxBJ1VtDrBP0GstoxgujR9ZPhOHTcPf63tEypmwKcNKG/s400/Lip+plump.png" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Next? They ran out the day I went, but I want to do a review on <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod4980049&skuId=2254207&_requestid=2026012" target="_blank">Two Faced Lip Injection</a> lip gloss. I just think my lips are too small so eventually I will opt for fillers. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
If you enjoyed this post. I would love if you saved/heart it on <a href="https://www.bloglovin.com/people/divapinks-7310343" target="_blank">Bloglovin</a>! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859231162701967757.post-56953630444690357932016-05-06T20:04:00.000-07:002016-05-06T20:04:02.620-07:00Three Year Anniversary in Catalina Island !<br />
<br />
<div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<a href="http://www.topmommyblogs.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="If you like what you just read please click to send a quick vote for me on Top Mommy Blogs- The best mommy blog directory featuring top mom bloggers" border="0" src="http://www.topmommyblogs.com/directory/images/banners/top_mommy_blogs_signature_banner.gif" height="124" width="540" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGlxl75c4rvfr-PEGs1t0PKTl4I3jLVNHMU5KIAjgk-kQleFO0xx0fGAl6AEZ5iimqlKPvjpyXwsFH9_Ir3MV2tOvlJbdU5Dp8i73P4MnOetpoUKagcf4bFKZKOjEPRmoUJH1o36S2dns-/s1600/1462557088082.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGlxl75c4rvfr-PEGs1t0PKTl4I3jLVNHMU5KIAjgk-kQleFO0xx0fGAl6AEZ5iimqlKPvjpyXwsFH9_Ir3MV2tOvlJbdU5Dp8i73P4MnOetpoUKagcf4bFKZKOjEPRmoUJH1o36S2dns-/s400/1462557088082.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We never get date night. We never leave my son with sitters. I'm seriously those psychotic overprotective moms. hahaha. So on that note we left to celebrate our 3 year anniversary in Catalina Island with no guilt because we took him to school and he went to the boys and girls club after. If I remember correctly my sister watched him for a little bit til we got home. It was only like one hour. Every year we do something really nice for our anniversary.</div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaF51ZpvSH9mrXYpyPebo-Bmu8F7P249nq8QOLUa7-C0GPVYJUkSYGSELVXdVqfwkZnYOdt83vJ9wc6WdNzgPCk9RXyhB_rtVZLB9_YPEOO5ZMsiXoMFOGHy307eKHiRerQsD8CPxqkaOS/s1600/Snapchat-7709654321790554609.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaF51ZpvSH9mrXYpyPebo-Bmu8F7P249nq8QOLUa7-C0GPVYJUkSYGSELVXdVqfwkZnYOdt83vJ9wc6WdNzgPCk9RXyhB_rtVZLB9_YPEOO5ZMsiXoMFOGHy307eKHiRerQsD8CPxqkaOS/s400/Snapchat-7709654321790554609.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
We took a tour of Catalina Island on a bus ride which was so scary but so freakin cool! We saw the whole Island and listened to the history of Catalina! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Did I mention I hate Valentines Day? We actually don't celebrate it. It's the only time I'm selfish. I want to walk around all day while celebrating our anniversary saying every 2 seconds "it's our anniversary" with the cheesiest smile ever and have everyone say "aaawww". (So special right? hahaha. I literally want all the attention of our love on us not on a day I'm told to show it). Celebrating Valentine's Day is like walking into a party with 2 other girls wearing the same dress as you. I mean I want to be the only special one in the room. Just sayin' hahaha!<br />
<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPF5eS-QRWvFtAyEgK2oFBv-QuXgowgcIATJWLFmJ21hsWTJIBST0Sst87rXcnCcesUyZyVF-CFpOlxD-pvT-MNJHBGX0Qrj_tyUKeXncNYzNZ8dK7Lc8SxigVb3cGeuEbDOi5lzdOu3_Q/s1600/Snapchat-2908155996693440258.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPF5eS-QRWvFtAyEgK2oFBv-QuXgowgcIATJWLFmJ21hsWTJIBST0Sst87rXcnCcesUyZyVF-CFpOlxD-pvT-MNJHBGX0Qrj_tyUKeXncNYzNZ8dK7Lc8SxigVb3cGeuEbDOi5lzdOu3_Q/s400/Snapchat-2908155996693440258.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
How gorgeous is this view?! It's not the best pic because I was scared to get up and move to the other side for the irrational thought that I might make the bus fall over. Hahaha! But seriously, isn't it beautiful?!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI5sLJzSN2TwIyAuohuDKLT1hYt2Jhq_9XWtC9AiBzkGolXAge9gYKHAJ8udaMLIPMSqboaKAeP8JLsH2io2j3PLThh8YnCzqSb0F5tf0ZHQBk-2uBPx9Wecdg9XlnFVX5Pz-RKNzRdBY9/s1600/Snapchat-7532712129861206878.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI5sLJzSN2TwIyAuohuDKLT1hYt2Jhq_9XWtC9AiBzkGolXAge9gYKHAJ8udaMLIPMSqboaKAeP8JLsH2io2j3PLThh8YnCzqSb0F5tf0ZHQBk-2uBPx9Wecdg9XlnFVX5Pz-RKNzRdBY9/s400/Snapchat-7532712129861206878.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Ok enough torture lol. Im going to post a ton of pretty pictures now to show I kind of know what I'm doing. I actually take nice photos. The boat ride made us so sea sick we were dreading leaving the Island at all. I mean my son doesn't need parents does he? haha Joking you serious people out there. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvh_m2WbPKWrLQoIG41Zxa0hyz_mjZVi0R8-ep6RuVzKLvitieSP0eynisgO9JdaG08b7CT27UHk3n1J_STP0Y6YtSD408FcLfFu8kX2qUGmF8ZTmoMU0eFIs2ADPx0X4P9c7R7HBKXjcv/s1600/Snapchat-8955445338320699898.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvh_m2WbPKWrLQoIG41Zxa0hyz_mjZVi0R8-ep6RuVzKLvitieSP0eynisgO9JdaG08b7CT27UHk3n1J_STP0Y6YtSD408FcLfFu8kX2qUGmF8ZTmoMU0eFIs2ADPx0X4P9c7R7HBKXjcv/s400/Snapchat-8955445338320699898.jpg" width="225" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMBfjRvI0JJPL8qycy7oB861V6bBfiP1ChkTB01WjNaVVVS8s6Q7joP2t-6W42WxSK1KaxGF49x0DyXwttBe9sQ3J8y4F31lgCOkAfVyt_IEpthu21lyhfz6B-FvCh4_VzrW_ue4I5YIxx/s1600/Snapchat-3613407608649635780.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMBfjRvI0JJPL8qycy7oB861V6bBfiP1ChkTB01WjNaVVVS8s6Q7joP2t-6W42WxSK1KaxGF49x0DyXwttBe9sQ3J8y4F31lgCOkAfVyt_IEpthu21lyhfz6B-FvCh4_VzrW_ue4I5YIxx/s400/Snapchat-3613407608649635780.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7JEVyP2Fes5fp9MO47833eS_n2_p-RMoMoT7FHi3OQALGp1xrNJ9Fw-ZaPDK11Ev0g5iE-ifz-t3P_WuLIM_UNE-hJN580k8Z2_9azglh2m1jzK8Fp62qw-zBxyRgqTrf6RE5Q6ORDMLZ/s1600/Snapchat-6622598498799043809.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7JEVyP2Fes5fp9MO47833eS_n2_p-RMoMoT7FHi3OQALGp1xrNJ9Fw-ZaPDK11Ev0g5iE-ifz-t3P_WuLIM_UNE-hJN580k8Z2_9azglh2m1jzK8Fp62qw-zBxyRgqTrf6RE5Q6ORDMLZ/s400/Snapchat-6622598498799043809.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLvn1X3g0qdhLlbmSnSS_KDwPKv5WAch13R7UcgnBldU5BAiQEa2XSlLSI1IV5cJqu7D-hWRX9dnHxytuDAbnrog-1Rr-q5kVJ_81NqHlj1ZXaM64PQpGMBNczpsKu6wQArJi5YNxzFczk/s1600/Snapchat-4107681122845700146.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLvn1X3g0qdhLlbmSnSS_KDwPKv5WAch13R7UcgnBldU5BAiQEa2XSlLSI1IV5cJqu7D-hWRX9dnHxytuDAbnrog-1Rr-q5kVJ_81NqHlj1ZXaM64PQpGMBNczpsKu6wQArJi5YNxzFczk/s400/Snapchat-4107681122845700146.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6hbZ1ODXWKOHFQx8-rqh3xNhnjsib_OgGd9qFTxWsDtoHpCZF6z_09FkhNEM3tEB2cZM8-MXDtrz8DVB96P_rmA8DF6Xd1aMCIejyWvqthWDQnQBsPFwAeKt-d6sM_E1D1GdUp25g1l81/s1600/Snapchat-2809494608571797297.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6hbZ1ODXWKOHFQx8-rqh3xNhnjsib_OgGd9qFTxWsDtoHpCZF6z_09FkhNEM3tEB2cZM8-MXDtrz8DVB96P_rmA8DF6Xd1aMCIejyWvqthWDQnQBsPFwAeKt-d6sM_E1D1GdUp25g1l81/s400/Snapchat-2809494608571797297.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbynwkzKahkKoH-wcrJ1JONpUQLBDrEAByXtKJ0v1t7kl43dDroOHbq_FxWIymW77LhAt7cf2qc59TbXs0c3KD1avfWMHg66yQ6YYR9jSAj4L1FOeyg6RnZkTYUrYNShThBZi_wnW51k-W/s1600/Snapchat-3448110636961851415.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbynwkzKahkKoH-wcrJ1JONpUQLBDrEAByXtKJ0v1t7kl43dDroOHbq_FxWIymW77LhAt7cf2qc59TbXs0c3KD1avfWMHg66yQ6YYR9jSAj4L1FOeyg6RnZkTYUrYNShThBZi_wnW51k-W/s320/Snapchat-3448110636961851415.jpg" width="202" /></a></div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We put our swim suits on and chilled by the water. We even took a nap!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijpDBTQOr68gQXTYNTJVHhUDhpc9yQi3GBAPzEUrGxHdjs-mqnZFaPAHIXBrcrdNxfVi99HftdvRYcgm7V2OPvOpTp-R8ioHDG6iKmHZlcHCm8eizEbqryH8XnLzpFQSkLEANn3GCLI7Kf/s1600/Snapchat-4123488716990214965.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijpDBTQOr68gQXTYNTJVHhUDhpc9yQi3GBAPzEUrGxHdjs-mqnZFaPAHIXBrcrdNxfVi99HftdvRYcgm7V2OPvOpTp-R8ioHDG6iKmHZlcHCm8eizEbqryH8XnLzpFQSkLEANn3GCLI7Kf/s320/Snapchat-4123488716990214965.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
Omg I look so fat here but it's a part of keepin it real right? We're literally obsessed with eachother. Warning: All this sugar may cause cavities lol! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Thanks for stopping by! Sincerely, your Co-Mommy Divapinks! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
If you enjoyed this post. I would love if you saved/heart it on <a href="https://www.bloglovin.com/people/divapinks-7310343" target="_blank">Bloglovin</a>!<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Upcoming Posts: 2 year anniversary, 1 year anniversary, hiking in La Quinta Cove Ca.</span></div>
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859231162701967757.post-85659812819553583242016-05-01T19:20:00.000-07:002016-05-05T14:42:20.980-07:00Palm Springs Hiking Trails - Indian Canyons<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hey there!, If you follow me on Snapchat, you know we lllooovvveee hiking. The Coachella Valley is a great place to do so much. You can give in to your inner city chick self, or your rugged hiking girl self. Here we are at the Indian Canyon Palm Springs Trails. I am all about finding my zen place any way I can, and I teach my family to stop and smell the roses and forget we need technology every minute (says the girl on snapchat non-stop haha). There is a small fee per person when entering, and they have a ton of trails to choose from when you get to the top. We first tried their smallest trail and then went on to the 7 sisters trail that took an eternity and almost gave us heat stroke, but hey! we reached the waterfall so that's all that mattered! Enjoy the pics below! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Sincerely Your Co-Mommy, Divapinks</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
-Next time? Hiking at the La Quinta Trails for free!-</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0kTlzmbkcs66xxZ6mg3RgQmecL3bK6ydYwGeWSMfYxEUgNC3eDSiW0zzQJJf56MO2R0yaTSfv19oFvuEBc1V_y9qs5v8gLPp2MVXJs8aCkmP9OlKdHRh8RD2CSEjfhN23obIws9cRn96f/s1600/Snapchat-7219023848980540988.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img alt="Palm Springs" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0kTlzmbkcs66xxZ6mg3RgQmecL3bK6ydYwGeWSMfYxEUgNC3eDSiW0zzQJJf56MO2R0yaTSfv19oFvuEBc1V_y9qs5v8gLPp2MVXJs8aCkmP9OlKdHRh8RD2CSEjfhN23obIws9cRn96f/s400/Snapchat-7219023848980540988.jpg" title="" width="225" /> </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This was him stopping and thinking and taking everything in. Its ok to teach your kids to stop, meditate, and just breathe instead of trying to entertain them every second with over stimulation. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuXe5ArCb59SMZ-qQ1wLTmYjyRfUjwm2sa8nYME6z-4qHZe2YpU7tnJPbYpXVj834nd1eimqi66JJY7ZxlmKNeJt3etdu3aW3ekedwZSk4zvuieRfOhNFfa1LbMPWeMFhJUsnFkdF9nbly/s1600/Snapchat--3042972405365595312.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Palm Springs Hiking Trails" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuXe5ArCb59SMZ-qQ1wLTmYjyRfUjwm2sa8nYME6z-4qHZe2YpU7tnJPbYpXVj834nd1eimqi66JJY7ZxlmKNeJt3etdu3aW3ekedwZSk4zvuieRfOhNFfa1LbMPWeMFhJUsnFkdF9nbly/s400/Snapchat--3042972405365595312.jpg" title="" width="225" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This was only about 3 months after his heart surgery... How happy would you be to see your child this happy...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxRR94n0iiygBe4Upbt1Z8OycdAV9u2TM61a5DgzGelmVZ8cbalC0W97l6kTkCpEQXssLW8ic7ksjmTgX-ALMX3EZWOHNb3jQwjHkP9rM233CQIUlaBTGyx31HpekTlSIgbRYgqdufCSe6/s1600/1432508698189.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img alt="Palm Springs Hiking" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxRR94n0iiygBe4Upbt1Z8OycdAV9u2TM61a5DgzGelmVZ8cbalC0W97l6kTkCpEQXssLW8ic7ksjmTgX-ALMX3EZWOHNb3jQwjHkP9rM233CQIUlaBTGyx31HpekTlSIgbRYgqdufCSe6/s400/1432508698189.jpg" title="" width="225" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
If a picture is worth a thousand words... There isn't enough space to write on here... Feeling extremely blessed... </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSoMeZ8wA9DvG5WRw-TpDd4_K9o2gfjxyAK6JgENW3hPE7y5n3JuQQ3T_tHlM3Hm5DPxs49y4rgRbVB1Tp9hdV0GY8tCXvNxSORi4N5xpuR80TFnKx9i_MFejOsgGCVIAqYCLD8CHRhMeX/s1600/Snapchat-2763993260488532296.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img alt="Hiking" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSoMeZ8wA9DvG5WRw-TpDd4_K9o2gfjxyAK6JgENW3hPE7y5n3JuQQ3T_tHlM3Hm5DPxs49y4rgRbVB1Tp9hdV0GY8tCXvNxSORi4N5xpuR80TFnKx9i_MFejOsgGCVIAqYCLD8CHRhMeX/s400/Snapchat-2763993260488532296.jpg" title="" width="225" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Yah I take my Starbucks hiking lol</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Palm Springs hiking" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjirtkH_SjEga47Z8-Z8bSeLDKm05sWYhNkDusagzFMpDMqD4zFMmd_6bpuyW6FFgPcfIuuOfQmDNgDoj7fueis60awgBVpsSt4QWy-t6RT86g4HzJv0bma29xGPPM79srC5a_tjU0or9qt/s400/Snapchat-3736375686697465998.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="" width="225" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My biggest phobia... Will this stop me? No! Because I love hiking too much! Bwahahaha. Are you loving the #snapchat caption as much as me? hahaha</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjirtkH_SjEga47Z8-Z8bSeLDKm05sWYhNkDusagzFMpDMqD4zFMmd_6bpuyW6FFgPcfIuuOfQmDNgDoj7fueis60awgBVpsSt4QWy-t6RT86g4HzJv0bma29xGPPM79srC5a_tjU0or9qt/s1600/Snapchat-3736375686697465998.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihMq5lYV6-11WVejJodthstPTt_i9NILfakk4y3mh044TirB42_XexsKsuy5AMhraT_gXEdscUYPXwHcBucuGdCHAUb5iea7c0zLt7vHZLYgAAY9VN2qC-Bx1tGDbUX08IYJ20w3Wp_FSZ/s1600/1432508641338.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img alt="Palm Springs" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihMq5lYV6-11WVejJodthstPTt_i9NILfakk4y3mh044TirB42_XexsKsuy5AMhraT_gXEdscUYPXwHcBucuGdCHAUb5iea7c0zLt7vHZLYgAAY9VN2qC-Bx1tGDbUX08IYJ20w3Wp_FSZ/s400/1432508641338.jpg" title="" width="225" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Time to conquer the world baby...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTAXJ6vBVXOUCxAGkn_ahQI1-7jwnG5D8TfpiqUOYUFgYCyyY1mXga8epge4qjH2rVmmWeb3NiAU1FtQzg0pIt2UjEgnRqoPlPswicPg-DoA-vt_Qb_ztPFh49FOIuefiR-m09p5sKrg-a/s1600/Snapchat-5143686459628062511.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img alt="Palm Springs" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTAXJ6vBVXOUCxAGkn_ahQI1-7jwnG5D8TfpiqUOYUFgYCyyY1mXga8epge4qjH2rVmmWeb3NiAU1FtQzg0pIt2UjEgnRqoPlPswicPg-DoA-vt_Qb_ztPFh49FOIuefiR-m09p5sKrg-a/s400/Snapchat-5143686459628062511.jpg" title="" width="225" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Relaxin and chilaxin..</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7nC-I9E3qA2h683HmT2_QANAmfqjT3uj5r7ROZw02L5cOf2TeuRdK2_A0_yNVYy6gbIlbPTv7F0aYW4Hwx7cSau87vPrhG1DmovU-_lTNAnQNKgRtxO7cYwWCSNtt0fqq9giN_Ya3O-V8/s1600/Snapchat-6796590669782789289.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img alt="Palm Springs" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7nC-I9E3qA2h683HmT2_QANAmfqjT3uj5r7ROZw02L5cOf2TeuRdK2_A0_yNVYy6gbIlbPTv7F0aYW4Hwx7cSau87vPrhG1DmovU-_lTNAnQNKgRtxO7cYwWCSNtt0fqq9giN_Ya3O-V8/s400/Snapchat-6796590669782789289.jpg" title="" width="225" /></a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My humble little family... Cue cheesy mccheesy hahaha!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
If you enjoyed this post. I would love if you saved/heart it on <a href="https://www.bloglovin.com/people/divapinks-7310343" target="_blank">Bloglovin</a>! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859231162701967757.post-51882145987720909812016-05-01T08:40:00.000-07:002016-05-01T08:40:01.015-07:00Why didn't you tell me?!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<i>And so it begins...</i></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<i><br /></i></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><i>I can't tell you what we were watching cause when he asked me the question I became immediately uncomfortable and thought to myself (what does it matter!). </i></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><i>He knows I used to be a model and most people who know me know that before I got married, then pregnant shortly after at the age of 21, (yes in that order) I had a modeling contract in Beverly Hills, CA. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><i>So he asks the question... "did you ever do runway?"</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><i>I had wanted to be a model, I think from the moment I was born. Ok so I unwillingly answered...</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><i>"Only once because I wasn't tall enough for runway. I mostly did print and once I was one of those window models who posed and didn't move."</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><i>His reaction? "Really?! Why didn't you tell me?! That's cool!"</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><i>Me: "Because that was a long time ago. I feel like because I'm not a model now it doesn't really matter."</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><i>Him: "Of course it matters. It's a part of your life experiences and the things you can say you've done."</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><i>Me: (I feel like crying) I mean what am I supposed to say? </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><i>Yah, you have the leftovers of what I once was... Beautiful and thin! Am I supposed to say that I feel like a failure because I didn't follow through? I made a decision to be a completely committed mother to my son the moment I found out I was pregnant. I didn't care that they wanted to sue me, I didn't care that I turned down a Pepsi commercial. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><i>What am I supposed to say? </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><i>I still feel like a model everyday only I don't have to worry about being skinny anymore? My family tells me I'm not that model anymore and they make fun of me when I joke about wearing sunglasses at night because the paparazzi might catch me. I joke alot and make people laugh,... but secretly? I wish I was a model living the model life everyday and the guilt that follows becomes intense followed by anxiety. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><i>You see...., I was told I could never have children and that's where my mindset was. My grandma said she was sad that I would never have children right before she passed away. How could I be selfish and take on this career that does not cater to new mothers when you are a beginning model? I chose my son, and I have no regrets. I choose him everyday, before anyone. I still in my heart feel like a model. I may not be thin but I have an essence and energy about me. I love the arts, and fashion. If anyone knew what I've been through as a single mom for so many years, they would call me a role model to see how far I've come...</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><i>I'm currently substitute teaching and I'm working on my teaching credential in special education. I love being a substitute because I have more freedom to be available to my son and family. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><i>BACK TO THE BEGINNING: We've been together for 3 years now and I have been such a tough shell to crack. He is still finding things out about me. His favorite part? He didn't know I knew how to cook. hahaha. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><i>So finally,... what did I do? Change the subject....</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><i>A LITTLE BACKGROUND INFO: YOU READY??</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><i>I was a little girl living in a trailer park with my mom who was a single mother. Life was far from perfect, let alone even comfortable. I thought being a model was my ticket out. I was finally going to be free and I could help my mom out of this hole we were in. I was on a mission and I guess I still am to make up for the life she couldn't have because she had us... 2 little girls... and a man who loved his girls but wasn't strong enough to be around and do the hard work.... Thinking of what I've been through hurts like a bitch.. My son will only know my story when he is older. For now, I'm his tough mom from Compton who always has his back and provides him with everything he wants and needs. I thank God that he has a step-dad whom he loves and respects as well as a relationship with his father. He has a great life and I have worked my ass off to make it possible.....</i></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzphmqgjNzt-mqgqc3ZkiP7pbQkDDFs09biUZ3Os1NvepvwP8_zeXnaXin1KyYDsSWBjO0DljrusO82di-HBUkGNaL3pWrlr0oPUQ4RZZzaOnCIslo7FnSHm_HZO0BGC6XZQb9tpQqqCS7/s1600/Photo%252520Collage%252520Maker_WiSywY.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzphmqgjNzt-mqgqc3ZkiP7pbQkDDFs09biUZ3Os1NvepvwP8_zeXnaXin1KyYDsSWBjO0DljrusO82di-HBUkGNaL3pWrlr0oPUQ4RZZzaOnCIslo7FnSHm_HZO0BGC6XZQb9tpQqqCS7/s400/Photo%252520Collage%252520Maker_WiSywY.png" width="400" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmENdSuJWpZI2CkOpRYqHV-vYBqEzNwJlaSHMYdOHk2bPbL2f92k1Aa4v6G_WsasJBO9fpO20VSyRkjCvkKTbIu-JOOyGx9ksxEMIo-AmXBm4a76l3ZB6s-ZwIjO6xeCed6PYs1ATZXM38/s1600/2016-01-04_08.05.41.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmENdSuJWpZI2CkOpRYqHV-vYBqEzNwJlaSHMYdOHk2bPbL2f92k1Aa4v6G_WsasJBO9fpO20VSyRkjCvkKTbIu-JOOyGx9ksxEMIo-AmXBm4a76l3ZB6s-ZwIjO6xeCed6PYs1ATZXM38/s400/2016-01-04_08.05.41.jpg" width="266" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikBfNjJDGa165kY0cR_d4Z6y_7lc8JjrJb4uz-B9MRqPri7zcR0QkYQf0tQdbxgCbrlh6hpWnbgFsU8mrJusqV-FhJgh-w0_erKEQmESDb-yP_ffORkfhswVu41KTkol-f1SB2v8AGE8HY/s1600/2016-01-04_08.08.46.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikBfNjJDGa165kY0cR_d4Z6y_7lc8JjrJb4uz-B9MRqPri7zcR0QkYQf0tQdbxgCbrlh6hpWnbgFsU8mrJusqV-FhJgh-w0_erKEQmESDb-yP_ffORkfhswVu41KTkol-f1SB2v8AGE8HY/s400/2016-01-04_08.08.46.jpg" width="376" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr2_gjNK-G6JZx0hpfuQN-UyKD4O_DgmZijegUKgszI6wJ-BPQU5C0nWcSw6LrdwRh5DUNatsAejWyCb6qzx0SWXIshXdFZXAVxzsbuswM6b3ilnU92zjpT8dkbIqsbI7YuZWg0iY_uhI5/s1600/2016-01-04_08.07.34.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr2_gjNK-G6JZx0hpfuQN-UyKD4O_DgmZijegUKgszI6wJ-BPQU5C0nWcSw6LrdwRh5DUNatsAejWyCb6qzx0SWXIshXdFZXAVxzsbuswM6b3ilnU92zjpT8dkbIqsbI7YuZWg0iY_uhI5/s400/2016-01-04_08.07.34.jpg" width="266" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This is now me... 10 years later... imperfectly, perfect me...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSIOr7KnwaewBaXJ3q7w3-kTHSrArH2U-inufcI_h6fsMay2DXE1c1wcjVWSddC7UfnwIFCOOEh8fz8t7UtWqCs5gryvVCQcSQdFaCATtZL7N0sxMzeB_v8UAuLWrHXiw2J4YTbPE-jl7g/s1600/IMG_20151106_190432.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSIOr7KnwaewBaXJ3q7w3-kTHSrArH2U-inufcI_h6fsMay2DXE1c1wcjVWSddC7UfnwIFCOOEh8fz8t7UtWqCs5gryvVCQcSQdFaCATtZL7N0sxMzeB_v8UAuLWrHXiw2J4YTbPE-jl7g/s400/IMG_20151106_190432.jpg" width="400" /> </a> </div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859231162701967757.post-75399018078860088442016-04-26T16:23:00.000-07:002016-05-07T07:41:46.163-07:00Liebster Nomination Award<a href="http://www.topmommyblogs.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="If you like what you just read please click to send a quick vote for me on Top Mommy Blogs- The best mommy blog directory featuring top mom bloggers" border="0" src="http://www.topmommyblogs.com/directory/images/banners/top_mommy_blogs_signature_banner.gif" height="124" width="540" /></a><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">What is the Liebster Award?? </span></i></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<img alt="liebster" src="http://i0.wp.com/mirissaprice.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/liebster.jpg?resize=191%2C185&ssl=1" /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The Liebster Award is a blogging community gem, encouraging up-and-coming bloggers to share pieces of themselves with the world. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
The rules are simple:</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
1.Thank the blogger who nominated you.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
2. Display the award on your blog.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
3. Answer a set of 11 questions provided by the nominating blogger. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
4. Post 11 random facts about yourself.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
5. Nominate 11 blogs with less than 1000 followers. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
6. Create your own set of questions for your nominees to answer.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Now It's My Turn!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
I want to give a big thanks to <a href="http://www.teacupgeek.co.uk/" target="_blank">Blogger @Teacupgeek</a> for my nomination! Listed below are the answers to the 11 questions, and a list of 11 random facts. Enjoy!</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
1. When and why did you start blogging. <span style="color: #cc0000;">I've actually been blogging for a few years on and off but my son and college have always been first priority. I was told numerous times by family members that I should write a book on my thoughts, knowledge, and experience but blogging is much more fun. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
2.What are your favorite things to blog about. <span style="color: #cc0000;">Hiking, my son, my experiences, and soon hopefully my obsession with cleaning and kitchen gadgets. </span> </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
3. What are your hobbies besides blogging. <span style="color: #cc0000;">Hiking, camping, and spending time with my son and boyfriend. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
4. What are the biggest challenges you have faced while blogging. <span style="color: #cc0000;">Getting people to read my content and give me a chance before they become disinterested. My current biggest challenge is getting paid for my posts. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
5. Describe yourself using only three words. <span style="color: #cc0000;">Passionate, loyal, feisty.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
6. What is your favorite quote, and why does it mean so much to you? <span style="color: #cc0000;">Anything by RM Drake. It is so heartfelt and beautifully confusing. </span> </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
7. If money was no object, what would be the first thing you would do? <span style="color: #cc0000;">Pay bills and move to Italy. </span> </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
8. Do you have any pets? (If not, what pet would you like to have)? <span style="color: #cc0000;">Yes, dogs.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
9. What is your most prized possession? Why does it mean so much? <span style="color: #cc0000;">My photographs. All of our memories are captured in time. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
10. What is your most cherished memory so far? <span style="color: #cc0000;">Going camping at Big Bear for my son's and boyfriend's bday and taking a helicopter ride for the first time with them!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
11. Where do you see yourself in a years time? <span style="color: #cc0000;">In the process of buying a house with a pool. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Random Facts: <span style="color: #cc0000;">I crochet, I enjoy hiking more than most people, I am my own worst critic, my feelings get easily hurt, I love to bake, I can't have gluten but I don't have Celiacs, I love to travel, I can only take naps on the beach in the summer, I don't allow my dogs in the kitchen, I like pilates and cardio workouts, I'm addicted to chocolate. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Nomination Time!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Now it's time to nominate some fellow bloggers to answer eleven questions of my choosing. I hope you find them fun! </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
-<a href="http://www.indiaksmith.com/" target="_blank">Extraordinarily Average Life</a> - <a href="http://www.faceofalicemarie.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Face of AliceMarie</a> - <a href="https://earlgraytimes.com/" target="_blank">Earl Gray Times</a> - <a href="http://www.curlychronicles.com/" target="_blank">Curly Chronicles</a> - <a href="http://theodysseyonline.com/" target="_blank">Odyssey</a> - <a href="http://www.aseelscorner.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Aseels Corner</a> - <a href="http://www.gretahollar.com/" target="_blank">Greta Hollar</a> - <a href="http://www.smalltownsandcitylights.com/" target="_blank">Small Towns and City Lights</a> - <a href="http://www.erincusackblog.com/" target="_blank">Erin Cusack</a> - <a href="http://adultingdaily.com/" target="_blank">Adulting Daily</a> - <a href="http://www.morethanrubies.ca/" target="_blank">More Than Rubies</a> </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
The Questions Are:</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
1. What type of blogger are you?</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
2. Why do you blog? </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
3. If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be? </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
4. Is your family supportive of your blogging?</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
5. When do you find time to blog?</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
6.What do you do when you're not blogging? </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
7. What is your favorite food or recipe?</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
8. Have you ever used an Uber driver? How was your experience?</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
9. Do you consider yourself sporty or girly? Why?</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
10. Are you a purse or a shoes girl?</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
11. What advice would you give other bloggers?</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Just because your blog isn't nominated doesn't mean you can't get involved! Answer away and share your link in the comments! :D </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859231162701967757.post-12844749717659439532016-04-25T07:00:00.000-07:002016-04-23T06:39:56.311-07:00Moms don't go to the restroom.... They go on a getaway! ! <div dir="ltr">
<br />
I know I'm not the first or the last mom to find refuge in the restroom. It's the one place I can sit with my thoughts and not be interrupted. Single moms don't even get this luxury. So I have a solution, (I think anyway haha) why not try to switch things up and have family reading time. Some people do not like to read, however if you find a book that reflects the type of shows you like to watch it can be a great getaway. Into romance? Find a romance novel. Sitting with your children while they read allows you to escape into the story into a world far from your own. Option 2- read just before bed. If you're a new mom or have older kids chances are you don't go out much or even get TV time for that matter. Do you have ideas for mommy ME time? Share!<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Healthy mom, Healthy baby. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="text-align: right;"> Love, your Co - mommy, DivaPinks</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="text-align: right;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVu9ai6snQnkb111D0vASC_L6LRD4z6EnIGDKEQMCOhHnBE8J1EiUViBMD1RjJMSIETZ9p-vuMtnTh7iu9ycUCUxli10FXFPKbJ8SHE8VG9SgMTqpPxJLqYO4wuI8OsnH5XTXrKsys5-OH/s1600/blog+toilet+beach.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVu9ai6snQnkb111D0vASC_L6LRD4z6EnIGDKEQMCOhHnBE8J1EiUViBMD1RjJMSIETZ9p-vuMtnTh7iu9ycUCUxli10FXFPKbJ8SHE8VG9SgMTqpPxJLqYO4wuI8OsnH5XTXrKsys5-OH/s1600/blog+toilet+beach.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
What goes on in our mind...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBjaSwHF3HHVhEV8sfKgUDm8SakwV4VTQRu_eeCEoNic03XLOwi2E67giyYLfwDGYLr9iHL1ZwSs5pP2y_eDaBOP55B8x0X8DMs85_8-M306Z7DDbYi1-UOeCKbxFPRvKQvQaE2ViiMroN/s1600/blog+pic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBjaSwHF3HHVhEV8sfKgUDm8SakwV4VTQRu_eeCEoNic03XLOwi2E67giyYLfwDGYLr9iHL1ZwSs5pP2y_eDaBOP55B8x0X8DMs85_8-M306Z7DDbYi1-UOeCKbxFPRvKQvQaE2ViiMroN/s1600/blog+pic.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
aaaaahhhhhh.... paradise.....</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwBHep2RjWh5De00RbcVB3gLpOHZ60Ox6g40JFy-GfzGLzSiofTzbbgpdfIS0wt2SQnHOIkddbYt9_FuIbDP7JHeVVyQKo2KsGrYoTjsFeJ3TkXPQLfhhLF8I_UuuOzfaIU1p7VCa6GVSk/s1600/blog+toilet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwBHep2RjWh5De00RbcVB3gLpOHZ60Ox6g40JFy-GfzGLzSiofTzbbgpdfIS0wt2SQnHOIkddbYt9_FuIbDP7JHeVVyQKo2KsGrYoTjsFeJ3TkXPQLfhhLF8I_UuuOzfaIU1p7VCa6GVSk/s1600/blog+toilet.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
We can dream can't we?.....</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0Fiji-17.713371 178.06503199999997-25.483638499999998 167.73788349999998 -9.9431035 -171.6078195tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859231162701967757.post-5676331069173038072015-12-29T10:41:00.001-08:002015-12-29T10:41:37.190-08:00Day after Christmas Sale PART 2 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Day after Christmas Sale Part 2!!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Please keep in mind that I didn't post all pictures because it will spoil the surprise for next year. I can't believe I did so well! I got Christmas wasted hahaha! I think I was high on Peppermint hahaha! Before I would walk in the store I would tell my boyfriend, "the sales better be so good they offend me. mmm." haha! He was smiling the whole day from ear to ear watching me go crazy haha. Did I mention this is the first year I have done the whole Day after Christmas Sale thing?! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5aKc4F7ge3klOWlrLSJloB1pHYJ_8fsFY7w5TH37ffFjqvZa_dmNjGPa4v9wK0SZfeQVd4PPWBNdDyMe3OdgB-BRUu6tAgCUMXFTaL-40iEoV6XWEKFWjSua-cKS1ZIVhD7gIlc54v6mE/s1600/2015-12-29%25252008.37.34.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5aKc4F7ge3klOWlrLSJloB1pHYJ_8fsFY7w5TH37ffFjqvZa_dmNjGPa4v9wK0SZfeQVd4PPWBNdDyMe3OdgB-BRUu6tAgCUMXFTaL-40iEoV6XWEKFWjSua-cKS1ZIVhD7gIlc54v6mE/s400/2015-12-29%25252008.37.34.jpg" width="400" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This was how we decorated around the fire place. :) </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY9xrhdRe6XmAJcZSMbh2ZWV7ZJ93IDOe0kW6BtyQwTYkaWuhwwVtNgp_SBmEcAfx0TMQFZAFIAywCy7feXGRwt5uHiVO8hOk_gdZW0J0JfZDomYNgrIuIYIGEJpOCZ0SWuDrYquDnUDz4/s1600/Photo%252520Collage%252520Maker_O8wim0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY9xrhdRe6XmAJcZSMbh2ZWV7ZJ93IDOe0kW6BtyQwTYkaWuhwwVtNgp_SBmEcAfx0TMQFZAFIAywCy7feXGRwt5uHiVO8hOk_gdZW0J0JfZDomYNgrIuIYIGEJpOCZ0SWuDrYquDnUDz4/s400/Photo%252520Collage%252520Maker_O8wim0.png" width="400" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
You read that right honey. Some of the gift bags I got were about .34 cents. (No Joke). Those $10 stockings? I got them for under $3 ! I went c-c-c-c-crazy lol</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8iNR2dhiVZTFnR5W2GiR4y8Bi_QIH7s8F3TwgchyvxmBSZLvb48fa1QxR_g2vj_MMz93dTBdbufcXnE6RFupEwe-4_SpeEt8r9o6XGz3V7dK3wZOD2CCTFVUwQfcZTtrnH91ieoq71C3_/s1600/Photo%252520Collage%252520Maker_c4VRG4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8iNR2dhiVZTFnR5W2GiR4y8Bi_QIH7s8F3TwgchyvxmBSZLvb48fa1QxR_g2vj_MMz93dTBdbufcXnE6RFupEwe-4_SpeEt8r9o6XGz3V7dK3wZOD2CCTFVUwQfcZTtrnH91ieoq71C3_/s400/Photo%252520Collage%252520Maker_c4VRG4.png" width="400" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I never thought the dollar store would have a sale! I mean why would they? Everything is already a dollar! I can't show the stocking stuffer/odds and ends gifts for next year but I got each item for .50 cents! My boyfriend and I are currently attending college so we're on a budget, but honestly budget or not this is a great way to save and spend. Maybe going to church has made me more humble? </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFIuHWRFTUmmzxFMwn20Hi8ufVzoUo2sxGc4X7iroNi7iTAUjF_dWFNB52m7eOsJbdlaYRrQo8tlJ7PHQJdPjMnUiqmEv9iZq30sXieso5wjCeMaRWD9cQWPBufEUyN2Sg1DlxzegeaYNF/s1600/Photo%252520Collage%252520Maker_Avwbnv.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFIuHWRFTUmmzxFMwn20Hi8ufVzoUo2sxGc4X7iroNi7iTAUjF_dWFNB52m7eOsJbdlaYRrQo8tlJ7PHQJdPjMnUiqmEv9iZq30sXieso5wjCeMaRWD9cQWPBufEUyN2Sg1DlxzegeaYNF/s400/Photo%252520Collage%252520Maker_Avwbnv.png" width="400" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My boyfriend was looking for certain items and I really thought I was going to hope he would hurry so I could continue my shopping craze but then there it was... An entire rack of Christmas items! 60% off? Most of my items were $1 ! Ay chihuahua!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGYpOz24uJQXq_gcrfKXEgLpXSUBNKvDJDrHfMbviIKgzl0DN6TNS1U9MQ9aG4ku5rZQzz8ygHX_7l0z31AYd-hLtd-TLkPfTZQvMcKvmefir7xvUxeaYoSNSZX-1mrxMsxjpSo4PaMvlf/s1600/Photo%252520Collage%252520Maker_NRo1IU.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGYpOz24uJQXq_gcrfKXEgLpXSUBNKvDJDrHfMbviIKgzl0DN6TNS1U9MQ9aG4ku5rZQzz8ygHX_7l0z31AYd-hLtd-TLkPfTZQvMcKvmefir7xvUxeaYoSNSZX-1mrxMsxjpSo4PaMvlf/s400/Photo%252520Collage%252520Maker_NRo1IU.png" width="400" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I didn't do as well at Walmart but it was late and it looked like I was beat to the finish line because there wasn't much left. The gift sets above were only $1.75. Holy Moly! These gifts will be for the mailman, the men who pick up our trash, my son's hair dresser, etc., etc. :D</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaURMLXcpCK113GwbFhYb2MRiE4VFrNBQTxCSrhzpoPXlhWvMMKdrH5y_jR8Eekrj1oCzUR-g_7lgJlCj-2q7jyzCHLUpDB4fp0SuN3_8bv6psru6-r_iIf2t_2qSolzjtrRffn6XUD31r/s1600/Photo%252520Collage%252520Maker_gKGYsx.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaURMLXcpCK113GwbFhYb2MRiE4VFrNBQTxCSrhzpoPXlhWvMMKdrH5y_jR8Eekrj1oCzUR-g_7lgJlCj-2q7jyzCHLUpDB4fp0SuN3_8bv6psru6-r_iIf2t_2qSolzjtrRffn6XUD31r/s400/Photo%252520Collage%252520Maker_gKGYsx.png" width="400" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I looked everywhere for a nativity set. The ones that were left were not my style. :/ This one shown above was the one from the thrift store! It is a glass nativity set and it goes perfect with our crystal cross! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
A FEW TIPS FOR SHOPPING THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS-</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
1. HAVE IN MIND WHAT YOU NEED! DON'T BUY WHAT YOU DON'T NEED!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
2. MAKE A LIST OF THINGS YOU NEED IF THE SALE IS GOOD ENOUGH TO OFFEND YOU! EX: POTS AND PANS OR THAT NAME BRAND PURSE YOU CAN ONLY SPLURGE ON ONCE A YEAR. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
3. SOME OF THE ITEMS I BOUGHT WERE EVEN CHEAPER WHEN I CHECKED THE PRICE. ITEMS DON'T ALWAYS GET MARKED PROPERLY!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
4. <u><b>ADD YOUR TIP HERE</b></u>!............ WHAT ADVICE CAN YOU ADD TO THIS LIST! I WOULD LOVE TO KNOW! </div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859231162701967757.post-17761515069651404752015-12-27T08:55:00.001-08:002015-12-29T09:33:27.508-08:00Day after Christmas sale part 1! <div dir="ltr">
So... Since I've been M.I.A. since my son's surgery, it's given me time to think. I love blogging dammit. I don't do it for the money (haha excuse me while I die of laughter thinking you can get paid for just writing your thoughts). This is my hobby, my therapy, my way out. Anyway I'll leave this for a later post. Now to the important part. DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS SALE! I know I did it right because I can't walk today my feet hurt so bad. I'm going to detail where I got, and what I got that had me Christmas Wasted! Haha! Yes I said Christmas Wasted! I felt high on peppermint! Omg I'm laughing so hard. I have taken more time than ever to concentrate my energy in thanking god that my son is alive and well and I get to enjoy these things with him while he smiles and laughs and says, "oh mom". Anyway, I literally bought gifts and gift bags for next year! 12 months early! Who does that?! Oh yah, me... I want to be organized and clear so this is just a heads up that I'm getting back into sharing. I love blogging and this new year means a new me. I will concentrate on me and my family this year. If you're reading this stay tuned for some realness headed your way. I don't plan to hold back this time. Did I mention my boyfriend and I are still college students on a budget? My ultimate goal is to be a Special needs teacher and I'm currently in the credential program. (Also leaving this for another post). SSSSOOOOOOOOOOO...... DID YOU SHOP THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS? </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjzl0Hd3IXqVD1ojHgoN12DQKUGtS7BV_BIFZrtuYXyyPVH_gGJz2LVcv5KcEoB7mKNWsxyf7LVZpzocZZ1X7NwHGFKoN1WbHd8krIdwpfEhqsFbjUIAKrrQ1YSHmgN4-8MJU1f0WSDJWG/s1600/Photo%252520Collage%252520Maker_USMZvL.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjzl0Hd3IXqVD1ojHgoN12DQKUGtS7BV_BIFZrtuYXyyPVH_gGJz2LVcv5KcEoB7mKNWsxyf7LVZpzocZZ1X7NwHGFKoN1WbHd8krIdwpfEhqsFbjUIAKrrQ1YSHmgN4-8MJU1f0WSDJWG/s400/Photo%252520Collage%252520Maker_USMZvL.png" width="400" /> </a> </div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859231162701967757.post-31314395071073280892015-06-09T20:03:00.003-07:002015-06-11T15:56:35.068-07:00Heart Surgery Update! <a href="http://www.topmommyblogs.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="If you like what you just read please click to send a quick vote for me on Top Mommy Blogs- The best mommy blog directory featuring top mom bloggers" border="0" src="http://www.topmommyblogs.com/directory/images/banners/top_mommy_blogs_signature_banner.gif" height="124" width="540" /></a><br />
<br />
<br />
Oh boy.. Where do I start... I broke down in the hospital as they took him away and popped a little blood vessel in my eyeball. I knew that if they didn't take him fast enough I would break down into a million pieces.<br />
There was a split second after I said goodbye to him that I changed my mind. I wanted to yell...<br />
"Please don't take him! I've changed my mind! I want him back and you can't have him!"...<br />
But instead I ran...<br />
As soon as the door shut behind me I could hear myself screaming from far away...<br />
(Thoughts inside my head- What if his heart stops? This will be all my fault for fighting as hard as I did. Why am I being so selfish? Other parents go through worse! What if he'll hate me for putting him through this? He's missing school and he'll fall behind. This is going to affect him emotionally, I just know it. Why did I ask his dad to come? I've been doing this alone for years! I'm doing it for my son. My son needs his father to be here. He SHOULD be here. He SHOULD be going through this with me. I know... I'll buy my baby a giraffe from the gift shop)...<br />
GIRAFFE?? .... Yes giraffe!<br />
The pediatric area of the hospital has a "giraffe elevator" and I teased my son about it when I saw it. I told him they found out he is the tallest kid in his grade so they built an elevator tall enough for a giraffe so he would fit haha. Everyone laughed.. (I forbid anyone from coming that couldn't control their emotions so I made sure to make everything funny and talk about our plans after the surgery).<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7OUKWou5iiJlwQIrMJLzBSLKMURp4JveW9nDXmIJZSpd31FKlr8_ptiYXnwDg50BEzoS5pzQIcAElsx5iufB0IQWF7jQ6gF4IBaOYWbpX5DW8Zz3ihKmQzWWUk4GghPxjlnTQkCko1x3c/s1600/20150406_105055.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7OUKWou5iiJlwQIrMJLzBSLKMURp4JveW9nDXmIJZSpd31FKlr8_ptiYXnwDg50BEzoS5pzQIcAElsx5iufB0IQWF7jQ6gF4IBaOYWbpX5DW8Zz3ihKmQzWWUk4GghPxjlnTQkCko1x3c/s320/20150406_105055.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This was taken right before the surgery... They brought him an xbox so he wouldn't be bored. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Can we say awesome sauce?!</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo_N7FfZk_Xoe9p_Nj3vnemaLO-8epTkDxOrjmECWLk95dUAkhOeHiUhawVKG3HC-5SEScrRpz1JI2pwnH4jMKITglEvmD_g0bPPav7olebz61iWf8OIsVbgxUbwIW5ToIr_y37d_XLT84/s1600/20150406_203423.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo_N7FfZk_Xoe9p_Nj3vnemaLO-8epTkDxOrjmECWLk95dUAkhOeHiUhawVKG3HC-5SEScrRpz1JI2pwnH4jMKITglEvmD_g0bPPav7olebz61iWf8OIsVbgxUbwIW5ToIr_y37d_XLT84/s320/20150406_203423.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Boy was he grumpy after the procedure... No visitors please! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
It only lasted about 30 minutes..</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVE1thNoSyoz67EjN5VGYnMKeneNUw2Ywugun2ii41-bOFxpHV1Hzuay8bR0lL-c_XlHyxYLK6QNpHOJIbDw41zX1oypJIv93TX9xaVvRZLMN0wPoqGEQgyuroKSxuVtJzlf2jeuzZR6LZ/s1600/1428378532505.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVE1thNoSyoz67EjN5VGYnMKeneNUw2Ywugun2ii41-bOFxpHV1Hzuay8bR0lL-c_XlHyxYLK6QNpHOJIbDw41zX1oypJIv93TX9xaVvRZLMN0wPoqGEQgyuroKSxuVtJzlf2jeuzZR6LZ/s320/1428378532505.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Here's my happy boy! Lets go home mom!</div>
<br />
OMG THANK YOU GOD WE'RE HOME<br />
So of course his bff furbaby (Hercules pom/chihuahua mix) had to suffer being away from his best friend because he could accidentally open his incisions. I was so grateful that no one was calling my phone and they were giving me space. The house was quiet and he had to lay flat. We did this for about a week including giving him Motrin and having followup appointments. Of course this entire time I didn't sleep. I needed to get up every 20 minutes because he needed something... even throughout the night. I figured it was like having a baby again and getting up every 2 hours so I just sucked it up and did it with a smile. Everything was finally OK. We were going to be OK. He was starting to have more energy and walking a lot more. I really thought we were finally in the clear. Then....<br />
<br />
OMG PLEASE NOT AGAIN.. GOD PLEASE...<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc206ZhcR6ux7cLACfyn6wHkIHRVyJPLaB-1lgHrX1iD3cxSz999CplVRmorwE4eqZrfpm0Qpv9x_xEwb899yjI2aRCHJBOXYq8-k7LTflFYh1fqixRt7HW31Bk9R7PANzcR5umDKldFln/s1600/1428774469243.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc206ZhcR6ux7cLACfyn6wHkIHRVyJPLaB-1lgHrX1iD3cxSz999CplVRmorwE4eqZrfpm0Qpv9x_xEwb899yjI2aRCHJBOXYq8-k7LTflFYh1fqixRt7HW31Bk9R7PANzcR5umDKldFln/s320/1428774469243.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Do you see the giraffe?</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYiMuaH36dJ_p4ZlohjH2J88Yl3ZRKLFDZNiYh3Oo3InWo8lRVEJsVZkuuqxbv3ZZuQaoTmFPrwUGl_cdeZyxEPvsrcD0JuxvKoVcQNKsCzoZAuYCR3_mqRwypDagE1_urdgVTwHhExMT6/s1600/1428774478645.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYiMuaH36dJ_p4ZlohjH2J88Yl3ZRKLFDZNiYh3Oo3InWo8lRVEJsVZkuuqxbv3ZZuQaoTmFPrwUGl_cdeZyxEPvsrcD0JuxvKoVcQNKsCzoZAuYCR3_mqRwypDagE1_urdgVTwHhExMT6/s320/1428774478645.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
My Baby- "Mom..." (as he comes in the kitchen clutching his chest)<br />
ME- "omg. Whats wrong"<br />
My Baby- "My heart.... it hurts I cant breathe..."<br />
ME- "ok I'm calling 911 lay down and stay calm so your body can help your heart, slow breathes baby"<br />
ME- (omg not again. I thought this was over. I will have their heads if something went wrong!)<br />
Everything went so fast. We ended up in the ambulance being transferred from the palm springs area all the way to Loma Linda Hospital. The local hospital was too scared to see him, they thought it was best to take him back where the doctors knew his situation.<br />
At the hospital I was angry and I wasn't leaving without answers. They ran every test they could before finally coming to the conclusion that his heart was perfectly healthy now and it was just the nerves that were irritated and his muscles were strained because they had to travel to his heart touching things on the way and stressing the muscles of the heart.<br />
(I knew exactly what to do... mom to the rescue.)....<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwi06nB0lrTeh5DYDo0JYE4cH8ZroVxjcjF8tgz12ut4ZPdqnzsbSc2y7pL0CxXLzdLZOzQWvARUUfTZXseiI15s48t1Bulb5q4WXiNssZkGdxBNcbHfKrZz-13zH85hO4q5h6CoenN0wY/s1600/20150411_163120.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwi06nB0lrTeh5DYDo0JYE4cH8ZroVxjcjF8tgz12ut4ZPdqnzsbSc2y7pL0CxXLzdLZOzQWvARUUfTZXseiI15s48t1Bulb5q4WXiNssZkGdxBNcbHfKrZz-13zH85hO4q5h6CoenN0wY/s320/20150411_163120.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
In the car on the way back home..</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Someone was exhausted...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Giraffe is still his comfort buddy..</div>
<br />
<br />
When I got home with him I gave him 500mg of Magnesium Citrate to relax his nerve endings and 200mg of L-Theanine to relax his mind and body so he wouldn't have anxiety. Did this work? YES! When it comes to my baby I follow my motherly instincts. He has not been able to participate in recess yet or vigorous activities but he is stronger everyday. When I asked him how he feels now he said,<br />
" .... I really feel the blood flowing through my heart and I don't run out of breathe anymore when I try to walk fast. I feel like I have a brand new heart. I feel like I can do anything now. I can even take really deep breathes now."<br />
ME AGAIN: Thank god and the prayers from everyone who knew what was going on....<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Stay tuned for next weeks blog showing how he's currently doing! :D </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Life is full of ups and downs.. What matters most is how you handle it..</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Take life by the bull horns! It's YOUR life! Take charge!</div>
<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859231162701967757.post-6845786293676331662015-06-08T14:30:00.000-07:002015-06-11T16:07:47.667-07:00From where I stand: Before the surgery..<div dir="ltr">
Is it normal that I'm angry? Is it normal that I feel like I'm dieing inside? When the doctor said "ok then it's a done deal" why did I feel like my legs went out from under me? I thought I prepared myself for this? Here I am asking my mom in spanish to hold me because I'm about to pass out. I told her in spanish to stay calm and not look obvious because I didn't want to scare my son. Inside of me my whole world is falling apart and I'm screaming but I have to look at my perfect boy with a smile and tell him everything is going to be ok. </div>
<div dir="ltr">
"How are you feeling baby? SON: "a little nervous but I feel better after talking to the doctor. ME: "So you're feeling confident? Cause I want you to feel confident". SON: "yah mom I'm ok. I just want to know when it's going to happen so I can let my teacher and tae-kwon-do teacher know". </div>
<div dir="ltr">
ME: "I will take care of everything. I don't want you to be worried about anything. I love you son....". </div>
<div dir="ltr">
My Inner most personal feelings:<br />
I just want to run...<br />
Let's run as fast as we can and this problem won't catch us...<br />
Can we please? <br />
If we beg really hard, do you think we can do it?<br />
Am I the most selfish mother on the planet for wanting my child to be as perfect as possible when I know other parents go through so much worse? <br />
Is this why I binge ate yesterday? To punish myself for the things I feel? I lost 25 lbs and now I will go backwards because I am an emotional eater who stuffs feelings with food so the feelings don't have room to come up to the surface.....</div>
<div dir="ltr">
<br />
When he has an episode and has a heart arrhythmia I watch him helplessly. I beg god not to let his heart stop, not to let him die on me, not to let him be the youngest kid in America who has a heart attack. I don't let him feel sorry for himself. I teach him to push through things because life is tough and if you fall apart you accomplish nothing. I hold high expectations for him, I stress the need for the best grades and being a great citizen and not bullying and helping someone who is being bullied at the cost of losing friends because it's more important to be a good person.....<br />
He told me how he defended someone who was being bullied and how angry he felt because he is such a happy person. I've told him how his father changed a boys life in high school because he defended him.. </div>
<div dir="ltr">
And here we are the next day, trying to schedule his heart procedure? How is this fair? Where's the balance? Here I go being selfish again. I think? I gave everything up in my life to be the mom he needed and be the best mom I could be including reading books and doing research on exactly how to do this because I've had a rough upbringing and all I know is that it has to be opposite of what I had and what I went through. I said goodbye to my Hollywood dreams without thinking twice. I live vicariously through maria menounos and giuliana rancic because I know that it could have been me. My son has given me a joy and sense of passion and strength I never knew I had inside of me. We have this bond so deep that I can't relate to people who hurt their children. I can't wrap my head around people who put themselves before their kids. (I get in trouble alot for putting my needs on the back burner constantly. I'm told it's ok to do things for myself once in a while. I would include this blog as something that is all me and makes me happy. If I inspire one person then it's all worth it....). </div>
<div dir="ltr">
He has this entire month off and I know I wont have a minute to myself to cry it out. Every minute I feel like I'm going to burst into tears.. I cant talk to anyone on the phone because I dont want him to hear me talking about it. So I'm texting instead.. I took him out to one of our favorite restaurants and out for icecream to distract his mind a little. It was our family date day. I have always had faith in god even in the darkest times and this is a true test. I feel like I have had the oxygen taken right out of my lungs and a permanent knot in my throat. Thank You for reading... Im putting my heart and feelings out there to the world... -Divapinks-</div>
<div dir="ltr">
<br /></div>
<div dir="ltr">
<br /></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">
This is us right before the appointment in the waiting room. </div>
<div dir="ltr">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHIcoVN-uGh0RV4vIcNa8Zu-xOmkp_SxYP6MSZK93Qs0OmivzLbQu_3Lr3qUHyrXC6twAsPQYif_POgvm3_B8WkKeLKuwYb29LSub3MgkEf0_SGBVb5JgCWMTSLRrRJyZgCH7ptknBNmX9/s1600/1425054754032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHIcoVN-uGh0RV4vIcNa8Zu-xOmkp_SxYP6MSZK93Qs0OmivzLbQu_3Lr3qUHyrXC6twAsPQYif_POgvm3_B8WkKeLKuwYb29LSub3MgkEf0_SGBVb5JgCWMTSLRrRJyZgCH7ptknBNmX9/s640/1425054754032.jpg" width="360" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
His favorite.. Vanilla Bean Frapp. from Starbucks. Trying to spoil him a little.. :)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSRXfgtP7XdgyvbZ8fkI8R6h1U3CIIDa-76ZCI00nkS7l4jW0L5gJj3CBU8f358AoZisfot4wH4FSUh-BknIYI0YyJcMl70k61cp4F_xbtqCu-E4MYRQGXd8quwxGkYisG1kkzOd30cnqV/s1600/1425146661524.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSRXfgtP7XdgyvbZ8fkI8R6h1U3CIIDa-76ZCI00nkS7l4jW0L5gJj3CBU8f358AoZisfot4wH4FSUh-BknIYI0YyJcMl70k61cp4F_xbtqCu-E4MYRQGXd8quwxGkYisG1kkzOd30cnqV/s640/1425146661524.jpg" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Icecream makes everything better lol.. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju85Y3Q85f_adm61HuEMosuuuwnX416dgO7MV97MSCd8tJzEaxktTtIfiDSScF78CCS3V3MD240ahkBzOeCLyQjnLHTwLUxPvPUie2JdFG_Pu7K27g9J1WkWmcKGLpKkT2iLItvMZWp7wW/s1600/1425155276684.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju85Y3Q85f_adm61HuEMosuuuwnX416dgO7MV97MSCd8tJzEaxktTtIfiDSScF78CCS3V3MD240ahkBzOeCLyQjnLHTwLUxPvPUie2JdFG_Pu7K27g9J1WkWmcKGLpKkT2iLItvMZWp7wW/s640/1425155276684.jpg" width="360" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This is what they gave me at the Heart Institute.. This is what he's having done.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
There is a ton to read, its a pretty lengthy little booklet. It answers a ton of questions.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSHIgQbJI9-rYRYzeUrxxq4IvqZGp5i9-DEaVABNMXcDnTYpwQv4wmCRC3zcDjl2cQu7xvJr00fodYQH3gpbmMJVBLgLJPqE9ZEjyvPtRsKF8KohPhZXMfBaHRP903hm4EYLqZAH1gAl_o/s1600/2015-02-28%25252021.53.41.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSHIgQbJI9-rYRYzeUrxxq4IvqZGp5i9-DEaVABNMXcDnTYpwQv4wmCRC3zcDjl2cQu7xvJr00fodYQH3gpbmMJVBLgLJPqE9ZEjyvPtRsKF8KohPhZXMfBaHRP903hm4EYLqZAH1gAl_o/s640/2015-02-28%25252021.53.41.jpg" width="360" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
There is a 98% chance that if all goes well he will never have</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
heart problems again in his life. We have no family history of </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
heart disease or trouble. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRZqcXe0wK4NO6brE0WW0BsMX4SKmi1hJ2PgewmZPfAbdtgNH3npN8Rv6fF77vC5ygfsKupQ1Iot0lyEHiWJKIEZGYbmbos66VunaNFbUpbV6YhEmrXq3W9xw72spMAKa8wXolBTIatEDo/s1600/20150228_213002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRZqcXe0wK4NO6brE0WW0BsMX4SKmi1hJ2PgewmZPfAbdtgNH3npN8Rv6fF77vC5ygfsKupQ1Iot0lyEHiWJKIEZGYbmbos66VunaNFbUpbV6YhEmrXq3W9xw72spMAKa8wXolBTIatEDo/s640/20150228_213002.jpg" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
If you've gotten this far I just want to say thank you to everyone </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
being supportive and showing us so much love. I love you all and if </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I say this out loud I will cry and who knows when I will stop. Again, thank you for well wishes and prayers being sent our way... I will update again when he comes out of the procedure and we've made it home..</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859231162701967757.post-37444913883237239832015-05-22T16:06:00.000-07:002015-06-11T16:08:47.186-07:00My weekend. .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Where do I start really? Ok well its the weekend of my little sisters 18th birthday party and I'll share with you some of the pics I took this weekend. I was as sick as a dog this weekend and I realized I was sick last year almost to the day with the same exact thing (whats up with that?). Anyway it's Monday and I'm still sick but what can I do. I already went to the doctor so all I can do is take the meds and rest. (Yah right, Im working later for a couple of hours :/ Ok so here are the pics! Enjoy!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqaFpaRnocx5kzXhce0_QXP7ZpS6ev5TVS438-7CrkTIGDwFRjXJAbtriraJuaJwp4x-jC0klGuCSxvhJ9z0cqD-h_GvHF00pUectY2G5FFLlvYruzX8_wWJgroRbM21lrp58ijFDe_7lR/s1600/1424638520585.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqaFpaRnocx5kzXhce0_QXP7ZpS6ev5TVS438-7CrkTIGDwFRjXJAbtriraJuaJwp4x-jC0klGuCSxvhJ9z0cqD-h_GvHF00pUectY2G5FFLlvYruzX8_wWJgroRbM21lrp58ijFDe_7lR/s640/1424638520585.jpg" width="179" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Of Course you can always count on the wind </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
in our city to give you a great hair day no matter </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
how much time you spent in the bathroom making it look just right...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidhzfJa2XetBO7KeSRl_SEKYblXp68jXUHmrI4vLsgrU1kEOvcQQ4tnO5gqSm4OfdVTQW5j-VoJvBylSYo0oBmXa8QVWb-fX1IHAefGo629aOV4J0IOiM_98FczopSbWO5wn_69afe7299/s1600/1424590326263.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidhzfJa2XetBO7KeSRl_SEKYblXp68jXUHmrI4vLsgrU1kEOvcQQ4tnO5gqSm4OfdVTQW5j-VoJvBylSYo0oBmXa8QVWb-fX1IHAefGo629aOV4J0IOiM_98FczopSbWO5wn_69afe7299/s640/1424590326263.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I thought she hated pink? (But I loooovvveeee pink lol)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8U8oTsANTTtEixTV2svJuZGCA_HK6eZkUV3Fy2SOkhJn7r0-40SKMglUdYN1VlQZlmIr-ObnG71C8-eU0QL869eMin2dtHJEmW7tMpjTMZTdiswJ7UJ4iQPHwsJnhe-D1u5nJdpKBq8fp/s1600/1424592026335.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8U8oTsANTTtEixTV2svJuZGCA_HK6eZkUV3Fy2SOkhJn7r0-40SKMglUdYN1VlQZlmIr-ObnG71C8-eU0QL869eMin2dtHJEmW7tMpjTMZTdiswJ7UJ4iQPHwsJnhe-D1u5nJdpKBq8fp/s640/1424592026335.jpg" width="180" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My feet couldn't take anymore... :(</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFfPxGs2L4zuyAuZLX400dHQBTjyng5HgEIm-O231l4eYotFBwCUBKVHpo3JItSwZIB0AZw1bGaSuy7tAx9gyqqqmaMb7GQO68J5YYvDrBPo8kWOlR1ZAADY9I-rnztBUBJdMfEWxuPzDi/s1600/20150221_214014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFfPxGs2L4zuyAuZLX400dHQBTjyng5HgEIm-O231l4eYotFBwCUBKVHpo3JItSwZIB0AZw1bGaSuy7tAx9gyqqqmaMb7GQO68J5YYvDrBPo8kWOlR1ZAADY9I-rnztBUBJdMfEWxuPzDi/s640/20150221_214014.jpg" width="180" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
No matter how old you are you can count on a mexican </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
household to smash your face in your cake for your birthday. Even </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
if you ARE turning 18 hahaha.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8S3kYw4imWjX-BmHVdP3aL9LRqJz7FBZQFiq8QN1iEvBecQD_UWkTNsfMk_IwX6YLh_nRUnlcvBt9fxKTQ29aw_n-101g8dM29XeI5jKLlQRXu9dWVNeTYjFH3KAwL7hhdHdZChtn6Qoe/s1600/1424591912734.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8S3kYw4imWjX-BmHVdP3aL9LRqJz7FBZQFiq8QN1iEvBecQD_UWkTNsfMk_IwX6YLh_nRUnlcvBt9fxKTQ29aw_n-101g8dM29XeI5jKLlQRXu9dWVNeTYjFH3KAwL7hhdHdZChtn6Qoe/s640/1424591912734.jpg" width="180" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Best Mexican candy you can ask for! (Well there goes my diet grrrrr.)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNSO5ThJP04w531MfoiRhHjYp-r_n-1fwIgnZgY-yzTeW2oskLCDx0yg8JS_gzQJ8hwTiL0ztQ0q-qz6FyiPtNDpEBJ4b4G-JtdgGhg0JhgaABqeGl1bf89rv7a01KjnjiZDT7dMdKz2xR/s1600/1424587272279.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNSO5ThJP04w531MfoiRhHjYp-r_n-1fwIgnZgY-yzTeW2oskLCDx0yg8JS_gzQJ8hwTiL0ztQ0q-qz6FyiPtNDpEBJ4b4G-JtdgGhg0JhgaABqeGl1bf89rv7a01KjnjiZDT7dMdKz2xR/s640/1424587272279.jpg" width="180" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Oh yah.. everyone was commenting on my weight loss</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
and how great I looked so of course I had to sneak in a pic lol.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXvdA2VIaUIxGyBFOJldKIwKCxexd40n4h2JTugbyHfCxmvlHfUdlSjOK6xgttFNJys6G1OMnaRoo5Cn87wtBiVgjI-ZJsrXFZ33hdlK7S8SDuZDxhMPQm4GJ_svJltT5d7_IQsY4hvLFz/s1600/1424591110185.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXvdA2VIaUIxGyBFOJldKIwKCxexd40n4h2JTugbyHfCxmvlHfUdlSjOK6xgttFNJys6G1OMnaRoo5Cn87wtBiVgjI-ZJsrXFZ33hdlK7S8SDuZDxhMPQm4GJ_svJltT5d7_IQsY4hvLFz/s640/1424591110185.jpg" width="180" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
AAAWWW Happy 18th birthday sister!!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Her cake said "Happy Birthday La Patrona"</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
(It means Happy Birthday Boss Lady in spanish haha)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAAyJfm8-0H9Z6Fjr3AIrUSLFXS9TYx8QDPRU0Bux8xyc_OHQiAVkTHcwUWLXvwmb-vH2h4zuTb3AOGiI5YA-oaPKE9NIi5muXJv19DzzKg6NdVDl-tjpmPqzFADNSx9BwfS6QuUuafw50/s1600/1424639622530.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAAyJfm8-0H9Z6Fjr3AIrUSLFXS9TYx8QDPRU0Bux8xyc_OHQiAVkTHcwUWLXvwmb-vH2h4zuTb3AOGiI5YA-oaPKE9NIi5muXJv19DzzKg6NdVDl-tjpmPqzFADNSx9BwfS6QuUuafw50/s640/1424639622530.jpg" width="180" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Can you tell I look as good as I feel. No matter how</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
sick we feel, it is mandatory to be there for family even when your</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
sick... No really, she only turns 18 once and I was there when she was born so </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I had to be there when she turned 18. Overall this was a crazy and fun weekend.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I love my family!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ebp31wzfvNoih1uHDet_XlcRgKT845dK2v22vc0GT0-LDcd2IEHeWFHgENM_ltfKZmTY7nhxJMK0UiKp7NHYoCpgavSLH9-71NtdQfsPkIq5IkFbH2nb9DSiLV3Y1_wUFhsCBvdu5z93/s1600/Snapchat-1696147501629161683.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ebp31wzfvNoih1uHDet_XlcRgKT845dK2v22vc0GT0-LDcd2IEHeWFHgENM_ltfKZmTY7nhxJMK0UiKp7NHYoCpgavSLH9-71NtdQfsPkIq5IkFbH2nb9DSiLV3Y1_wUFhsCBvdu5z93/s640/Snapchat-1696147501629161683.jpg" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
There's the suitcase I bought her lol!! She said "what are you trying to give me a hint?! Hahaha!" </div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859231162701967757.post-33244501015069228982015-03-02T07:13:00.001-08:002015-03-03T11:36:38.182-08:00This time last year... March 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjQBUTILfuibKKjC3DOG1VOwRw0yysRoip9AY0GcK4lUsycFGk-4yUfE6nascEmcfRChaUK86xiBwVy3WtAu4juxkPp7_ezp9amoyhdL8KAIPAadrTwbuAOB9yAe7yuolP_FyLC047Xdrk/s1600/FB_IMG_1425399325522.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjQBUTILfuibKKjC3DOG1VOwRw0yysRoip9AY0GcK4lUsycFGk-4yUfE6nascEmcfRChaUK86xiBwVy3WtAu4juxkPp7_ezp9amoyhdL8KAIPAadrTwbuAOB9yAe7yuolP_FyLC047Xdrk/s640/FB_IMG_1425399325522.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The month of March is a crazy busy time for my entire family. We tremble with anxiety every year with the approach of march. For the rest of the world it's the holidays but for us its march hahaha. So in march we have 6 birthdays and this year we're approaching the dirty thirties which makes it really action packed. This time last year we celebrated my boyfriend and son's birthday at Big Bear, California. It was a 2 for 1/ vacation included 3 for 1 trip haha. Hope that made sense. Anyway, it was the best time we've had so far. I definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting the palm springs area. It's about an hour away I believe, but totes worth it. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
All the march babies have to be included in a mass text to figure out who gets which weekend, and this year all the birthdays are evenly spread out enough. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I will post a mass blog of all the march birthday activities that happen this month. With everything we have going on, some distraction will be good for our emotional health. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFkxYKvGN9jgXnu7OqXq6QxGFQTSE-7Uml6tbF8Z_zTUynd5WeZihCsM2FUOpW7TNUGzemYzCsvPwaiBlpFhSOrPg1jrl95iUEcxEV8b0QMjyauqMnuathP8Vl2nXayM4L-f4Dqom1LBWg/s1600/FB_IMG_1425399338483.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFkxYKvGN9jgXnu7OqXq6QxGFQTSE-7Uml6tbF8Z_zTUynd5WeZihCsM2FUOpW7TNUGzemYzCsvPwaiBlpFhSOrPg1jrl95iUEcxEV8b0QMjyauqMnuathP8Vl2nXayM4L-f4Dqom1LBWg/s640/FB_IMG_1425399338483.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Yes I brought my 4 dogs but this was the best pic of my baby and I (Charlotte). My pitbull was in the worst mood because she hates the cold. I had to wrap her in her own thick blanket along with her jacket and doggy blanket. She's quite the diva haha. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf-ZdJMCoLA6-RSWman44_3u3AwPkkvuCBxC9XVLKGhZ4wy4JpI7NjNjhFPdL6AWIoyG-0cIEoOfzxzgEcbCTvTzuEnGRwf3JF5FdBX-vs7O69LR03q0x9WCJQBo7spTDxURCne-LWVZ8P/s1600/FB_IMG_1425399346503.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf-ZdJMCoLA6-RSWman44_3u3AwPkkvuCBxC9XVLKGhZ4wy4JpI7NjNjhFPdL6AWIoyG-0cIEoOfzxzgEcbCTvTzuEnGRwf3JF5FdBX-vs7O69LR03q0x9WCJQBo7spTDxURCne-LWVZ8P/s640/FB_IMG_1425399346503.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Omg. I mean really! Omg. You have no idea how afraid of heights I am! I cried like a baby! But I did it! Of course my son has absolutely no fear for adventures haha and said to me, "face your fears mom. C'mon you can do it". He got in ready to fly the thing himself! Haha. This was about 15 minutes from our campsite. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Sb-3CxGKrvD6A16KYPwvhjpLe79ANTeOcbBTu7H5v73aPJO5BFiBx05lNXlonp9XdDLIrnqq5Q-RIP3-ja5iNJVHOPuA88G1yCsW-hSIJGKqeXvS_M4n_VSceQ2Lel02OXDEajHAE-9W/s1600/FB_IMG_1425399332489.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Sb-3CxGKrvD6A16KYPwvhjpLe79ANTeOcbBTu7H5v73aPJO5BFiBx05lNXlonp9XdDLIrnqq5Q-RIP3-ja5iNJVHOPuA88G1yCsW-hSIJGKqeXvS_M4n_VSceQ2Lel02OXDEajHAE-9W/s640/FB_IMG_1425399332489.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
She loooooovvvvveeeeesssss the outdoors. When it's not freezing of course because then you'll hear her growl. Can you see how big their smiles are?! :D Oh let's not ignore that sassy pink jacket she's wearing ;D</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn8W6T0acv-AiWbAChXIN9l1B7sQKWpbbnlajRgjG0tzm5OWYn0J2_kADyoEa75q47wpmEJDNUhjKLES0L1gt05itAoJ4Fe6qBbbKmjg16EMe8NbX3IMWyZdtSkD2fDRoyqA1MyBLptsSK/s1600/FB_IMG_1425399372182.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn8W6T0acv-AiWbAChXIN9l1B7sQKWpbbnlajRgjG0tzm5OWYn0J2_kADyoEa75q47wpmEJDNUhjKLES0L1gt05itAoJ4Fe6qBbbKmjg16EMe8NbX3IMWyZdtSkD2fDRoyqA1MyBLptsSK/s640/FB_IMG_1425399372182.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My favorite picture... They were so excited, happy, and relaxed.. It was our first time camping and it was quite the experience. Oh and you kknnooooowwwww we had s'mores honeeeeyyy.. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtLUqfyrK189OOhzhadrYefWm-FsBXT9QCCWSnKp0KfTMuxHiHhd-aKTfryjsecS2LQ6j4it6ofIkkk1jzjigLHCpoahUiRPSBKFCAAdUhLNfiWlRdK8uGOQ79RDhCrWz_pBMdT0rfqHHQ/s1600/FB_IMG_1425399384359.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtLUqfyrK189OOhzhadrYefWm-FsBXT9QCCWSnKp0KfTMuxHiHhd-aKTfryjsecS2LQ6j4it6ofIkkk1jzjigLHCpoahUiRPSBKFCAAdUhLNfiWlRdK8uGOQ79RDhCrWz_pBMdT0rfqHHQ/s640/FB_IMG_1425399384359.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Ok I was a little car sick... But my hair looked good! :D (cheeeeesssseeee)..</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUSPBayxw1rXUcT4PR1did995WoSODcFHHVOz4fahfT2X4h-QQ9TMhu9wOtt86ObhacFuqXyFIRLiEyu0_YBegKFr1neWEZAiF6NEpBlacfO0k6buC1O2D425QEmQTTi9A1VXBc5nPjad2/s1600/FB_IMG_1425399392084.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUSPBayxw1rXUcT4PR1did995WoSODcFHHVOz4fahfT2X4h-QQ9TMhu9wOtt86ObhacFuqXyFIRLiEyu0_YBegKFr1neWEZAiF6NEpBlacfO0k6buC1O2D425QEmQTTi9A1VXBc5nPjad2/s640/FB_IMG_1425399392084.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
How beautiful was our campsite... Our neighbors were cordial and nice. TIP: When camping you're sure to forget something. Be kind and share with your neighbors. Bring 2 of everything because you never know. (Omg yes I bought toilet seat covers. And guess what? We needed them! Ha!).</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Thanks for Reading! With Love, </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Your Co-Mommy,Divapinks</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859231162701967757.post-49722264751253606752015-02-20T09:40:00.001-08:002015-02-20T13:22:52.308-08:00#TBT to the Indio Date Festival Feb.13<div dir="ltr">
What an awesome tradition we have if I do say so myself. Every year since I was a kid in a poor neighborhood, the one thing I knew I could count on was the yearly date festival (the fair!). I love that I continue this tradition with my son. He's an only child so although he didn't have anyone to get on the rides with this year it didn't phase him too much. He found kids to befriend and make small talk with. This is an amazing place for families and because it only comes around once a year for a week it's even more exciting. Now that we go with my boyfriend of 2 years we have adopted a new tradition and that's the famous oversized, probably not healthy, protein overload, TURKEY LEG! Haha. This is the highlight for my son and boyfriend. I wish I could have vlogged it to show everyone but I'll give you a little appetizer with some pics lol. Because we were there on the first day before 1pm we entered for free. My son's unlimited ride bracelet was $25 and we spent a little less than $120 on the 3 of us for food, including the kettle corn I buy for my mom every year located in the kitty ride section. (She gets excited when we go too lol). If you want to know more about places and events that happen in the Coachella Valley, leave a comment below and let know! Thanks for reading! Your Co-Mommy, DivaPinks </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ii-HAtP3IKE72A092F2IXvDEhXEuIwmIY-WoGPz3sfnKc4cQU4OFMz2Rw5U1sC7264VVGD3S4GrC41c8t7W1aGwlBAwT1fhPL6BXtiSzvL5SKdFQtDCmTpgdc8yxEobIIL7pfw2YOo4l/s1600/20150213_164431.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ii-HAtP3IKE72A092F2IXvDEhXEuIwmIY-WoGPz3sfnKc4cQU4OFMz2Rw5U1sC7264VVGD3S4GrC41c8t7W1aGwlBAwT1fhPL6BXtiSzvL5SKdFQtDCmTpgdc8yxEobIIL7pfw2YOo4l/s640/20150213_164431.jpg" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Turkey Leg!! yum yum yum yum yum.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM-YUZobYnSTeVmS3CqBOVWJYozcTulyrPIxfQDAlA3CRRkMfBm5llN0XDFdKLGxlAQgK57cx_xY9wDO3VLPP9hVDHPOWuJjtU1FwhiBG1RxuazdFyglr0-2zTPHjvL-uyiJ-ap5bnNTAs/s1600/20150213_164429.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM-YUZobYnSTeVmS3CqBOVWJYozcTulyrPIxfQDAlA3CRRkMfBm5llN0XDFdKLGxlAQgK57cx_xY9wDO3VLPP9hVDHPOWuJjtU1FwhiBG1RxuazdFyglr0-2zTPHjvL-uyiJ-ap5bnNTAs/s640/20150213_164429.jpg" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi13mZu0AWSW19LlHh9txSBCwkLR1AQ6E2a5DShY37jYrf8YTSe4c9CnrBDubLdPY2oWqPLJHP7lmCFIVxaHfR6WCbmyzpiJCQB5zdmx2NgRdMQ9CqtlOcli5XCxheMP5mFvnf8bL1j_gQY/s1600/20150213_143341.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi13mZu0AWSW19LlHh9txSBCwkLR1AQ6E2a5DShY37jYrf8YTSe4c9CnrBDubLdPY2oWqPLJHP7lmCFIVxaHfR6WCbmyzpiJCQB5zdmx2NgRdMQ9CqtlOcli5XCxheMP5mFvnf8bL1j_gQY/s640/20150213_143341.jpg" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Trying to steal the spotlight lol.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMu4ws2lejeFd0WOsdYS2ceTHmCDOzAMpPNkVx8fjYETvXFfHYuZ_i45BclQ6HxP3P5YxyhY-D6EEGduUY_tfwKNU9UVG1PqH0dcAHlk9pNUSB4aRVpQmLHxW4YkTVXVS8Hj_XUTzrzJDT/s1600/20150213_143400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMu4ws2lejeFd0WOsdYS2ceTHmCDOzAMpPNkVx8fjYETvXFfHYuZ_i45BclQ6HxP3P5YxyhY-D6EEGduUY_tfwKNU9UVG1PqH0dcAHlk9pNUSB4aRVpQmLHxW4YkTVXVS8Hj_XUTzrzJDT/s640/20150213_143400.jpg" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Some girls were being rude so she shooed them </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
all away and took a nice picture with my baby ;D</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbVCG7BNOFTEsYaUFGr8s1XYYHvdAeptNoRaq91Ue4bc_Zef6pFer6sR6OlmSo64YXEMaxYh2xzIkDKH5_xBCKB7uFEPgV0H2FIeFNouOu_zUSH_Aq997dMA2NZGxh5u8V9W-Q9vQIDssp/s1600/20150213_141402.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbVCG7BNOFTEsYaUFGr8s1XYYHvdAeptNoRaq91Ue4bc_Zef6pFer6sR6OlmSo64YXEMaxYh2xzIkDKH5_xBCKB7uFEPgV0H2FIeFNouOu_zUSH_Aq997dMA2NZGxh5u8V9W-Q9vQIDssp/s640/20150213_141402.jpg" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My son representing for Animal Samaritans while trying to stay cool.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
(It was warmer than expected even for the desert lol)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpNif3XgFc1sBbB0AD3Imt1GuaASidKS0dDqTDEuvHfahUxAn-1tnwUXu4BXR9c_OsMXoesDWznLSlACYMh0kCT2YZXqN2kIxYAuWnGRCac9qorpMJgNn8S-hX2dSOh6pqJX0rFeAnadsp/s1600/20150213_171214.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpNif3XgFc1sBbB0AD3Imt1GuaASidKS0dDqTDEuvHfahUxAn-1tnwUXu4BXR9c_OsMXoesDWznLSlACYMh0kCT2YZXqN2kIxYAuWnGRCac9qorpMJgNn8S-hX2dSOh6pqJX0rFeAnadsp/s640/20150213_171214.jpg" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Nice face son haha</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPPv41uVuXSdI3k-8Kfr5ooI2au40xwckyYe057cz3vzhbN2wpr9c6cBGDVxgdhjIeBlM77FJpGJHUA4aVPAflLyyMJJ9LEm2G_3_e3qwzjHYbOTHsrkxYLvlYJ_AOdj_D16kH59zci_l8/s1600/20150213_132737.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPPv41uVuXSdI3k-8Kfr5ooI2au40xwckyYe057cz3vzhbN2wpr9c6cBGDVxgdhjIeBlM77FJpGJHUA4aVPAflLyyMJJ9LEm2G_3_e3qwzjHYbOTHsrkxYLvlYJ_AOdj_D16kH59zci_l8/s640/20150213_132737.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Is it me or does he not look so sure?I was so scared to let him get </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
on here because of his heart but I can't hold him back from living </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
life to the fullest. I smiled then turned around almost passing out from fear.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3a5ykqndpl0ShfiI49UXLt85mnk4j45aLGYiSYXgG4cHl6Ou7NCfh5dEBIQTeB9zrVAH4B821jCY0igDfLAh8AkrcxRK9JCWdOA08TeENcJ3pO0OB398gQq3SDEwdQ-o3r6d-DYauPWvj/s1600/20150213_135604.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3a5ykqndpl0ShfiI49UXLt85mnk4j45aLGYiSYXgG4cHl6Ou7NCfh5dEBIQTeB9zrVAH4B821jCY0igDfLAh8AkrcxRK9JCWdOA08TeENcJ3pO0OB398gQq3SDEwdQ-o3r6d-DYauPWvj/s640/20150213_135604.jpg" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
He's such an animal lover! My little cutie patootie... :)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859231162701967757.post-27384256221659313902015-01-23T07:42:00.001-08:002015-01-23T10:20:30.741-08:00Project 52, week 3, guilty pleasure <div dir="ltr">
Gee I wonder what this girls guilty pleasure is lol! I'm a couple weeks late because I didn't know about this project link up but I'm so excited to participate. My ultimate obsession and guilty pleasure is..... you guessed it. Icecream!!!! I can have it all day err day but then I'd ruin my current diet so we are currently on a break. (We're broken up right now but we'll make up when my body is ready for ice cream again.. wish us luck). #ourproject52 -Divapinks </div>
<div dir="ltr">
Link over at www.everydayeyecandy.com</div>
<div dir="ltr">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-PoQrnFqM_xE/VMJry-9xPdI/AAAAAAAAGQE/DJTCkFWeMnI/s1600/Photo%252520Collage%252520Maker_X6pI7x.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-PoQrnFqM_xE/VMJry-9xPdI/AAAAAAAAGQE/DJTCkFWeMnI/s640/Photo%252520Collage%252520Maker_X6pI7x.png" height="200" width="200" /></a></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859231162701967757.post-30636416663571515822015-01-16T09:30:00.000-08:002015-01-16T09:35:53.653-08:00I'm not wearing ANYTHING... EVER.. Until I lose some weight..<div dir="ltr">
Have you ever felt like you would rather walk around your house naked and not go anywhere than to keep trying on your own clothes that are just not fitting today. Have you ever felt like you are trying to put on some skinny persons clothes. You're probably asking where your closet went. After all, you did make every purchase yourself. ANYWAY! This is how I feel today. When I pms I feel like I gain 10 pounds. I feel like I need a whole separate closet with bigger sizes. But I neeeeedddd salt during that time! You may only be able to relate if you are an emotional eater, have weight problems yourself or know someone who does. (sorry emotional moment there lol) SOOOO, I will drink only water today and make it to Zumba even though my back feels like someone is taking a permanent vacation on my spine. I can complain or I can get to Zumba right? Is anyone an emotional eater? Do you gain a baby in weight when you pms? Please do tell.. how do you cope? What have you done? #sharingiscaring </div>
<div dir="ltr">
Much love, your Co-Mommy, Divapinks<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zBxuPTjU-9g/VLlFCTN44lI/AAAAAAAAGJg/bjDsRVK8dnY/s1600/pink%2B3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zBxuPTjU-9g/VLlFCTN44lI/AAAAAAAAGJg/bjDsRVK8dnY/s1600/pink%2B3.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
UPDATE: SINCE THIS POST I HAVE TAKEN VITAMINS TO HELP ME CONTROL MY EMOTIONAL EATING HABITS AND IVE LOST 15 POUNDS SINCE SEPTEMBER GOING AT MY OWN PACE. LOOKING BACK REMINDS ME OF WHAT I WAS FEELING AND DONT WANT TO FEEL AGAIN. IVE STILL GOT A WAYS TO GO BUT IM GETTING THERE. TO SEE WHAT IM TAKING VISIT MY VITAMIN HAUL POST OR CLICK ON THE YOUTUBE TAB TO FIND THE VIDEO I MADE ALSO. THANKS!</div>
<br /></div>
<div dir="ltr">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859231162701967757.post-43252987308190220852015-01-12T00:31:00.003-08:002015-01-12T13:14:08.727-08:00#vitaminhaul on my youtube channel! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Vitamin Haul on my Youtube Channel!!</i></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;"> <i> </i></span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><i>I just started vlogging and I find it to be quite fun, (nerve wrecking lol), and a great challenge to push my</i>s<i>elf to do things that are scary, (like puuting yourself out there for the whole world to criticize lol). I really hope you enjoy watching the video. I definitely took my time and I was nrevous to make it but I think it turned out pretty good. I suffer from fibromyalgia, depression, anxiety, and the vitamins I take have given me my life back. I've posted pictures below (closeups) of some of the vitamins I talked about in the video. Its best to watch the video because I mention ones that I did not post a picture of here in the blog. I love going to vitamin world and I mention why also in the video. If you have any questions I would be glad to answer them to the best of my ability. You can leave a comment below or a comment under the video. Thanks in advance for watching and giving me your time. Sincerely Your Co-Mommy, Divapinks! </i></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span><object class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_LLUtbd6EYU/0.jpg" height="266" width="320"><param name="movie" value="https://www.youtube.com/v/_LLUtbd6EYU?version=3&f=user_uploads&c=google-webdrive-0&app=youtube_gdata" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/v/_LLUtbd6EYU?version=3&f=user_uploads&c=google-webdrive-0&app=youtube_gdata" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Mp2Ly6ThfSV7V9GgYXWDgG-9dhOKMEDsy85E5zHFbo2vwlM9mMJf4LN1dk65YovqQB0YD3rgU1xvT6USVEiVWIrNabBiZpD37NB4fZLHcCYnjiKfwUeYuY-qgOTe8-BmL6YAb16aAWwo/s640/20150111_210252.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Mp2Ly6ThfSV7V9GgYXWDgG-9dhOKMEDsy85E5zHFbo2vwlM9mMJf4LN1dk65YovqQB0YD3rgU1xvT6USVEiVWIrNabBiZpD37NB4fZLHcCYnjiKfwUeYuY-qgOTe8-BmL6YAb16aAWwo/s640/20150111_210252.jpg" height="200" width="111" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkIycVdrj4pKPWYJxh2KYT7ZxSwSD3TrqKINxZyWQ8g9EMoQ2V08mfta0LKOdJCyxfvFLqW_uAwaHvHbcd6BXLRGlLcnHyF0MrTdNEWGHw_xPzuHJ3COp4o3jR7dnXE_mU2ENA-PsWnjq6/s1600/20150111_210331.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkIycVdrj4pKPWYJxh2KYT7ZxSwSD3TrqKINxZyWQ8g9EMoQ2V08mfta0LKOdJCyxfvFLqW_uAwaHvHbcd6BXLRGlLcnHyF0MrTdNEWGHw_xPzuHJ3COp4o3jR7dnXE_mU2ENA-PsWnjq6/s640/20150111_210331.jpg" height="200" width="111" /> </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW4eSvZSCt85C15qBKTKGl9yAaDL7-h8sP-xkj9KRifZZ7pINWc0GPkaRZWnNNDwtCuK7KT0M194kS48aTi2uYjyL8c3YhTHso1rI0od6nod56LtcKnfjz7dS7ESYxMsSccuMXkaidCxHC/s1600/2015-01-11%25252023.28.49.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW4eSvZSCt85C15qBKTKGl9yAaDL7-h8sP-xkj9KRifZZ7pINWc0GPkaRZWnNNDwtCuK7KT0M194kS48aTi2uYjyL8c3YhTHso1rI0od6nod56LtcKnfjz7dS7ESYxMsSccuMXkaidCxHC/s640/2015-01-11%25252023.28.49.jpg" height="200" width="112" /> </a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuEoXluxcurgA7qQ83A0XHe0tKng7H_P6gukRkZuEt-G5-GgoC3J7Cia2gSVzDsq4v5Dq2jKivtMVA9nHiW0XK6JPd9EM2WluQ4YD5iPD2BvnMlUMMul-VV8XtjV4QJJ32CkylHMLbrhLE/s640/20150111_210450.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuEoXluxcurgA7qQ83A0XHe0tKng7H_P6gukRkZuEt-G5-GgoC3J7Cia2gSVzDsq4v5Dq2jKivtMVA9nHiW0XK6JPd9EM2WluQ4YD5iPD2BvnMlUMMul-VV8XtjV4QJJ32CkylHMLbrhLE/s640/20150111_210450.jpg" height="200" width="112" /></a></div>
<!-- Blogger automated replacement: "https://images-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com/gadgets/proxy?url=http%3A%2F%2Flh6.ggpht.com%2F-NLm7MnvdO0A%2FVLN4Or78JFI%2FAAAAAAAAGH8%2F8g6EbhkPGkw%2Fs640%2F20150111_210450.jpg&container=blogger&gadget=a&rewriteMime=image%2F*" with "https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuEoXluxcurgA7qQ83A0XHe0tKng7H_P6gukRkZuEt-G5-GgoC3J7Cia2gSVzDsq4v5Dq2jKivtMVA9nHiW0XK6JPd9EM2WluQ4YD5iPD2BvnMlUMMul-VV8XtjV4QJJ32CkylHMLbrhLE/s640/20150111_210450.jpg" --><!-- Blogger automated replacement: "https://images-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com/gadgets/proxy?url=http%3A%2F%2Flh3.ggpht.com%2F-rdtTuzOTgDs%2FVLN4L21Yl3I%2FAAAAAAAAGHs%2FkmrHXjI_1Oc%2Fs640%2F20150111_210252.jpg&container=blogger&gadget=a&rewriteMime=image%2F*" with "https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Mp2Ly6ThfSV7V9GgYXWDgG-9dhOKMEDsy85E5zHFbo2vwlM9mMJf4LN1dk65YovqQB0YD3rgU1xvT6USVEiVWIrNabBiZpD37NB4fZLHcCYnjiKfwUeYuY-qgOTe8-BmL6YAb16aAWwo/s640/20150111_210252.jpg" -->Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859231162701967757.post-29449325326511137202015-01-09T20:58:00.002-08:002015-01-09T20:58:09.924-08:00Cordially Invited! #Youtube <a href="http://www.topmommyblogs.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="If you like what you just read please click to send a quick vote for me on Top Mommy Blogs- The best mommy blog directory featuring top mom bloggers" border="0" src="http://www.topmommyblogs.com/directory/images/banners/top_mommy_blogs_signature_banner.gif" height="124" width="540" /></a><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Calling all Co-Mommies!!!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
-You are hereby cordially invited to-</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
DivaPinks Youtube Mommy Video Blog!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My next video will be on the discussion of health and all the vitamins I take for depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia and overall health. Stay tuned on my Instagram to know when the video will be posted! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Thanks in advance for the support and views!!!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
With Love, Your Co-Mommy</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnA4Vscz5bNgvvTB_O6o53Q/videos?view_as=public" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnA4Vscz5bNgvvTB_O6o53Q/videos?view_as=public</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglkC0ERpLZzDYLf9GTIi2NVn9w5KvKZuAkowrBBqSBDipEQxxZCVk3FBeSkL_FJ6yK17lRb-wlYxpZg6n3KMHNLpmbmKDW0TfhhcgJIdC5mdWTtbW79ENUqNE1ij3eTBHYSGfDZbOadEpu/s1600/Photo+Collage+Maker.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglkC0ERpLZzDYLf9GTIi2NVn9w5KvKZuAkowrBBqSBDipEQxxZCVk3FBeSkL_FJ6yK17lRb-wlYxpZg6n3KMHNLpmbmKDW0TfhhcgJIdC5mdWTtbW79ENUqNE1ij3eTBHYSGfDZbOadEpu/s1600/Photo+Collage+Maker.png" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
#mommyblogger #mommyvlogger #vlogger #vitaminhaul #vitamins #blogger #lifestyleblogger #health </div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859231162701967757.post-34641767388676620562015-01-09T20:30:00.000-08:002015-01-09T20:03:20.418-08:00My new #vlogging #youtube adventure!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Calling all Co-Mommies!!!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
-You are hereby cordially invited to-</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
DivaPinks Youtube Mommy Video Blog!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My next video will be on the discussion of health and all the vitamins I take for depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia and overall health. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Stay tuned on my Instagram to know when the video will be posted! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Thanks in advance for the support and views!!!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
With Love, Your Co-Mommy</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnA4Vscz5bNgvvTB_O6o53Q/videos?view_as=public" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnA4Vscz5bNgvvTB_O6o53Q/videos?view_as=public</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglkC0ERpLZzDYLf9GTIi2NVn9w5KvKZuAkowrBBqSBDipEQxxZCVk3FBeSkL_FJ6yK17lRb-wlYxpZg6n3KMHNLpmbmKDW0TfhhcgJIdC5mdWTtbW79ENUqNE1ij3eTBHYSGfDZbOadEpu/s1600/Photo+Collage+Maker.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglkC0ERpLZzDYLf9GTIi2NVn9w5KvKZuAkowrBBqSBDipEQxxZCVk3FBeSkL_FJ6yK17lRb-wlYxpZg6n3KMHNLpmbmKDW0TfhhcgJIdC5mdWTtbW79ENUqNE1ij3eTBHYSGfDZbOadEpu/s1600/Photo+Collage+Maker.png" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
#mommyblogger #mommyvlogger #vlogger #vitaminhaul #vitamins #blogger #lifestyleblogger #health </div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859231162701967757.post-30422145974140596872014-06-26T11:30:00.002-07:002015-01-06T18:36:07.766-08:00Im your Co-Mommy! <a href="http://www.topmommyblogs.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="If you like what you just read please click to send a quick vote for me on Top Mommy Blogs- The best mommy blog directory featuring top mom bloggers" border="0" src="http://www.topmommyblogs.com/directory/images/banners/top_mommy_blogs_signature_banner.gif" height="124" width="540" /></a><br />
<br />
I thought I would write about this before I run out the door and walk a mile to pick my son up from school (no really...I'm about to leave one hour before to be on time...). I have never seen it written anywhere and today on June 26, 2014 I claim that I came up with the term "co-mommy". From what I have learned so far, bloggers are writers in a community of mothers and women who talk all things important to well "girls!" Aren't we all just little girls wanting to play dress up at heart anyway? :D Anyway, so, just like we have co-workers when we go to work that we have to learn to be nice to and have respect for, the same applies in the blogger community. So just as we have co-workers we have co-mommys. We are all in this imaginary building working together to create a more peaceful community where we are raising our children to be successful and great citizens who contribute to society in a positive way. This blog was inspired by @heleneinbetween on twitter when she said "thank you" in response to a comment I left her. I responded as being her co-mommy and although all of my blogs end with "Sincerely, your Co-Mommy" I realized I could write about how I came up with it and my heartfelt thoughts behind it. I love the hashtag #sharingiscaring which I also use alot, and in the spirit of #sharingiscaring I will provide the link to her blog. :) <a href="http://www.heleneinbetween.com/">http://www.heleneinbetween.com/</a> I will be honest and say I really like her blog and the things she says. I know Im a newbie at this but its nice to read others points of view and know that if we met in person we could be friends. On your blogs you pour your heart out and you really get to know other people as well as them knowing you. Thats how you know you can relate and be friends with certain people. Ok. Here I go for my walk! :D<br />
<br />
Your Co-Mommy, signing out!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859231162701967757.post-74570551930587998762014-06-21T08:41:00.001-07:002016-12-15T10:19:06.371-08:00Son Bragging Saturday <div dir="ltr">
<br />
I keep my son very very busy with after school adventures. He has always been in soccer, baseball, art, and now piano and tae-kwon-do including critter camp and art camp which he received a scholarship for :') Ok so, sometimes it is possible to overload kids schedules a little bit. I have always required that he choose at least one to two activities. I want him to be social and independent and grab life by the horns honey! Well... my son may be a little too social because he sometimes makes adult friends and I have to remind him the dangers of the world and that it is only ok when I am around. Moving on... This summer he has art camp, critter camp, piano lessons, and tae-kwon-do. I never force him to take certain classes or be involved in certain activities. This is our mommy and me game plan.</div>
<div dir="ltr">
-- If you start you have to finish. Quitting is not an option in this family and a decision to try something new must be thought out carefully. <br />
-- If after finishing you realize you didn't enjoy it you may opt - out of signing up again and pick a new sport or activity. <br />
-- THESE ARE THE GROUND RULES </div>
<div dir="ltr">
I often see kids signed up for sports or activities that they just truly do not enjoy. I see them cry and look miserable and I'll ask sometimes if it's their first time and moms will tell me. -oh no its his 2nd or 3rd year or no he's just sensitive or a crybaby or that's why we keep bringing him so that he'll grow thick skin or toughen up.- Meanwhile I'm thinking if the kid is good at something else like being an artist the world and him are missing out. I have a son so most activities involve boys. Allow your children to try it all and ENCOURAGE THEM TO TRY NEW THINGS! Not being scared to try new things is such an important skill to being a successful adult. I never put more on my son's plate than he can handle. He's the one who says, "mom I want to sign up for this too" and my job is to make it happen. Granted if you don't have the money don't be afraid to ask if scholarships are available. There is so much respect (or should be) for moms who at least try. No one is perfect but as a loving mom I try my best. P.S. I'm that embarrassing mom that yells "good job baby!" oh well... my intentions are good. <br />
Have a wonderful Saturday and each one after today. </div>
<div dir="ltr">
Love, Your Co-Mommy, DivaPinks</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859231162701967757.post-33803815572950141112014-06-20T09:37:00.000-07:002015-01-24T20:15:04.500-08:00Gasoline Vultures! <div dir="ltr">
I feel like I only work to put gas in the dang car! My reaction when it's time to fill up again? Dangit! Gas Again??!! Ugh! Grrrrrrrr... There should be a "those with kids discount"! Lol I don't drive to the club anymore I drive to piano, art class, church for Sunday school. Why you ask? So tax payers dollars don't have to one day go to paying for his rent in a Jail cell! Ok.... I'm calm now. :) </div>
<div dir="ltr">
<br /></div>
<div dir="ltr">
Your Co-Mommy, DivaPinks</div>
<div dir="ltr">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859231162701967757.post-21065290837997937812014-05-30T12:50:00.001-07:002015-01-16T09:13:20.273-08:00Week 1 training in my new life. ..<div dir="ltr">
I have so much to say about graduation that... it's almost overwhelming.. I left all my anger, regret, sadness, and bad memories on that stage. I made sure that I didn't fall because my legs were wobbling by walking steady and slow. I realize that when you move on into the future sometimes people are still living in the past. A place I once was. . A place where you have many saying "I'm not done but I'm still going", and where the struggle is still very much alive. ..where everyone is hustling everyday to get that extra money and find financial freedom... I start this new journey just like everyone else now... trying to apply for jobs like crazy...and having this weird feeling come over me because now I'm allowed to fill out the form knowing that at the moment of submission my degree is speaking for me...After 10 years I now have something that says I am someone and I am worth something. My son can hold his head high and strive to be where I've been and beyond. . I've never been so ready and sure of myself as I am now. I'm ready to show that I have a lot to offer this world....<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimAH9SDOSW0s5OYsml1QzkNUEkJOrJlFDmXJ6R28G3Lj635CqE-Mk6fzhyphenhyphen0GcjRx-UanPgPu4QIug8pivUHgqOIY8qY1ZuPHKfInIMSWL_09ka_JhIcZzVIaul_2GEznLfbISpOLkoecJn/s1600/Brandman+Graduation.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimAH9SDOSW0s5OYsml1QzkNUEkJOrJlFDmXJ6R28G3Lj635CqE-Mk6fzhyphenhyphen0GcjRx-UanPgPu4QIug8pivUHgqOIY8qY1ZuPHKfInIMSWL_09ka_JhIcZzVIaul_2GEznLfbISpOLkoecJn/s1600/Brandman+Graduation.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0