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Do you ever wonder if your raising you're kids right?
I do. I always do.

I wonder if they will grow up to be strong, loving, happy, and respectful individuals?
Lately, these thoughts have been flooding the back of my head.
I mean, they've always been there... but, it seems since the boys have hit 2nd and 4th grade, the thoughts have really been bugging me.
I really do hope that my hubby and I are doing everything right.
I'm sure we are, but, the thoughts are still there.
Today, I surprised Cameron at school and brought him Whataburger for lunch. While I was there, I was able to grab a sneak peak of Jake heading out to recess. Little did I know that Jake saw me. He surprised me and came running inside the lunch room to give me a HUGE hug!! At that moment, my heart melted. I knew right then and there that my kids were going to be just fine. Life is good.

Today, I'm thankful for my children.
I'm, thankful to be their mom.
I'm thankful I'm a better person because of them.

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Tonight, I'm thankful that my hubby and I make such a good team.


Especially, when it comes to being out numbered...it's good to have only the best on your team.

(picture taken June 2009)

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Today, I'm thankful it's Monday.
Monday means I can sleep in til 7 am.
Monday means I'm off for the next 5 days.
Monday means it's trash day (bugs me when I have a pile of trash in my garage).
Monday means I can stay in my pj's all day long if I wanted.
Monday means I can stay in bed and snuggle with Cee Cee.
Monday means I can watch any movies or television programs I want.
Monday means I can clean all day long (I really love cleaning-looking into opening a maid service).
Monday means I get to do all of my laundry (love doing it, but hate matching socks!)
On this Monday, I went and scored a new electronic device for our living room, slow danced with Cee Cee in the kitchen to the song, I'll Stand By You, by Carrie Underwood, picked up the boys from school and went and visited hubby at the fire station.
I love my Mondays!

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Today, I'm thankful for my itouch. I love singing as loud as I possibly can in my car while on my way to work. It's my alone time and I have no kids screaming that is it their time to pick the song. I have no complaints that my song choice is to slow and girly. It's just me and my itouch cruising along at 6 am on a Sunday morning.

(image can be found here)

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Today, I left my house at 6 am for work. It was hot and muggy outside.
However, when I left work at 7 pm, the weather was perfect! Tonight upon walking out of work, I was giddy with excitement and my heart was overwhelmed and full of gratitude. I have a lot to be thankful for this evening. These are just a few of the items on my thankful list tonight...

-cold weather
-dr. pepper
-work relief that showed up 5 minutes early
-hot chocolate
-a full tank of gas
-conquering one of the Angry Bird levels
-turkey dinner with the coolest family ever
-a man that can cook like a boss and should have his own show on the food network
-my house (despite the neighborhood, my house is warm, cozy, and inviting)
-Dusty's massage techniques
-3 kiddos and their zest for life
-and for the kids shark that greets me in the shower every night!

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Today, I'm thankful for good food and family.

(Sydney & Jake playing football at Tako & Phyl's house)

Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!
Today I....
-attempted to take Christmas pictures of the kids. That was a HOT MESS followed by a candy bar and Dr. Pepper!
-lunch at Whataburger. (Hubby had to work) Lunch was priceless and the kids and I had great conversation. Our conversation was mostly about how a young woman's last name changes when she marries. I gave Cee Cee the example if she married her little friend, Chance. She gasped and said, "I will be Cee Cee Perales?" And then proceeded to cover her eyes with her hands and said, "Oh, my goodness!"
I thought it was pretty funny that she understood the whole concept!

Happy Thanksgiving and now bring on the Christmas CHEER!

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Today, I'm thankful for my cozy bed & new comforter
I love my bed & I love sleeping.
I love cuddling with my hubby & kids.
I love putting my cold feet on my hubbies legs at night (he doesn't-HA!)
I love that I woke up this morning to hear Jake singing the chorus from the movie, Zoo Keeper (very cute movie).
How can I forget waking up to hearing these lyrics:

Apple Bottom Jeans [Jeans]
Boots with the fur [With the fur]
The whole club was lookin at her
She hit the flo [She hit the flo]
Next thing you know
Shawty got low low low low low low low low



I got such a good laugh from my super cozy bed this morning.
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Tomorrow is our Turkey Day. Sweet Hubby worked overtime today and I think he is super awesome!

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Today, I'm thankful for my close friend, Casey, and for her cool kids, Alex & Taylor. I'm thankful we could have a Thanksgiving/bring in the Christmas cheer party and paint ornaments.

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Today, I'm thankful for happiness.
I'm thankful I can enjoy the beauty and joy in my life.

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Tonight, I'm thankful that my husband has a flexible work schedule and can get off of work to spend time with his family.
(November 24, 2010-Houston Fire Department Station 4)

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Today, I'm thankful for candy.
Candy helps me get through my 12 hour shift at the hospital.
Without a snickers, baby ruth, or twix bar I would be one mean lady!

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Today, I'm thankful for friendship.

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Today, I'm thankful that my boys have taught me some football moves.
(I think the ball I'm reaching for hits me in the face...I'm that good! Ha!)

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Today, I'm thankful for my beehive cake stand that my AWESOME mother-in-law got me. I love coming home to having a package at my door step addressed to ME! It is absolutely beautiful and I can't wait to get busy making a cake and eating it.
Thanks MiMi! I love it!!

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Tonight, I'm thankful that I finished painting our bedroom.
I painted over the blue walls with Sherwin Williams Kilim Beige. At first, when the color hit the wall, I wasn't exactly sure about it. However, now that the paint has dried and the blue is all gone I love IT!
I ordered my new bedspread today. A WHITE one! I hope I get lucky and get it this Friday. I'm thankful that my hubby finally gave in to my desire for a white bedspread. I hope I don't regret my decision for white(Cameron, Jake, and Cee Cee better stay off my bed with their cute little hands and dirty shoes!).

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Today, I'm thankful for my own personal chef:

This guy can cook it up like a boss!
Tonight, he cooked me up my favorite meal and put a little spin on it.
The Menu: Alaska Salmon Bake with Pecan Crunch Coating & the other Salmon had a Macadamia Nut Crunch Coating. Sauteed yellow and zucchini squash, a fresh cold salad, and couscous.
I couldn't ask for more. I have a full tummy and happy heart.
(p.s. I'm also thankful that Duke beat Michigan tonight and that Coach K won his 903rd game!)

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Today, I'm thankful for lazy Mondays.
They are the best & I look forward to them after working the weekend shift.
After the boys go to school, it's breakfast & lunch in the bed, movies, & just a little cleaning for the day.

(picture taken October 2009)

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Today, I'm thankful that I can download & store pictures on my computer.
I am thankful that I came across this picture of Cee Cee.
I needed a good laugh.
She's super dirty, barely dressed, & has cupcake all over her.
(and looking like a redneck! HA HA!) It must have been a good day.
(July 2009)

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Today, I'm thankful for my French translator, my hubby.
You're my rock and I love you!