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December 29, 2010
December 24, 2010
Children Learn What They Live
Merry Christmas!
I heard this in church today and had to find it.
By Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D.
If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn.
If children live with hostility, they learn to fight.
If children live with fear, they learn to be apprehensive.
If children live with pity, they learn to feel sorry for themselves.
If children live with ridicule, they learn to feel shy.
If children live with jealousy, they learn to feel envy.
If children live with shame, they learn to feel guilty.
If children live with encouragement, they learn confidence.
If children live with tolerance, they learn patience.
If children live with praise, they learn appreciation.
If children live with acceptance, they learn to love.
If children live with approval, they learn to like themselves.
If children live with recognition, they learn it is good to have a goal.
If children live with sharing, they learn generosity.
If children live with honesty, they learn truthfulness.
If children live with fairness, they learn justice.
If children live with kindness and consideration, they learn respect.
If children live with security, they learn to have faith in themselves and in those about them.
If children live with friendliness, they learn the world is a nice place in which to live.
December 10, 2010
My Birthday
My day ended up being such a wonderful day! At first it wasn't shaping up to be that way but, in the end I really do have to say that was fabulous! It started rough because I just couldn't stop thinking of my Mom. I went and watched her memorial video because I missed her so much. That was silly but, I really think I needed her. How could I not pay respect to her, she brought me into this world and I love her for that.
My day ended with a couple great surprises. One of which, Keith and Jazzy surprised me with a cake!
I have to admit this was the best birthday I've had in a really time. In fact, I could go as far to say that it was the best birthday EVER!!
October 9, 2010
Supporting Jazz
October 8, 2010
What If There Were No Moms?
Mom's Eulogy
I lost my Mom unexpectedly on Sept. 23, 2010.
Here is the eulogy I wrote for her....
We stand here in Age Order because that the way my Mom would like it!
Cindy
Wife
Mom
Grandma
Daughter
Sister
Aunt
Niece
Cousin
Veteran
& Most importantly FRIEND to all
Mom, these are the words I've found for you.
you WERE
Beautiful, Generous and had a Big Heart
Independent, Strong, and always a hard worker
Creative, Passionate & you thought of every detail
Positive, Uplifting & Encouraging us along the way
Funny, Adventurous and had a contiguous smile
• You loved playing games because it brought people together
• You loved to cook to gather the ones you loved
• You made every Birthday and Holiday Special
At Christmas, we had so many Christmas Trees in our house... In the living room was a Formal Victorian tree in the Kitchen had a Christmas tree with cookie cutters, In the Family Room was usually a Live tree with sentimental ornaments you couldn't bare to part with because their was a lot! You also gave us each a Christmas Tree for our bedrooms and let express ourselves
• When you met someone for the first time you wouldn't shake their hand, you would say "I'm a hugger" & grab them.
• You never liked to miss out on the any action. Now, you never wanted to be the center of attention but you were always on the sidelines cheering us on.
• You never pushed us, you let us be ourselves
• As kids, we all bragged to our friends that our Mom was SPECIAL. You were special because you were left handed and you had a leap year birthday. You turned 14 1/2 this year just like Jazzy is now.
• You moved back to CO 1 year ago & remarried Dad. We are thankful for this last year.
• You've raised 4 great adults and 2 wonderful grandkids. We will make you proud
• Mom, this room is filled with YOUR love, we all feel that right now.
You will always be our connector, You've gathered us once again, this time it's to honor YOU!
Here is the eulogy I wrote for her....
We stand here in Age Order because that the way my Mom would like it!
Cindy
Wife
Mom
Grandma
Daughter
Sister
Aunt
Niece
Cousin
Veteran
& Most importantly FRIEND to all
Mom, these are the words I've found for you.
you WERE
Beautiful, Generous and had a Big Heart
Independent, Strong, and always a hard worker
Creative, Passionate & you thought of every detail
Positive, Uplifting & Encouraging us along the way
Funny, Adventurous and had a contiguous smile
• You loved playing games because it brought people together
• You loved to cook to gather the ones you loved
• You made every Birthday and Holiday Special
At Christmas, we had so many Christmas Trees in our house... In the living room was a Formal Victorian tree in the Kitchen had a Christmas tree with cookie cutters, In the Family Room was usually a Live tree with sentimental ornaments you couldn't bare to part with because their was a lot! You also gave us each a Christmas Tree for our bedrooms and let express ourselves
• When you met someone for the first time you wouldn't shake their hand, you would say "I'm a hugger" & grab them.
• You never liked to miss out on the any action. Now, you never wanted to be the center of attention but you were always on the sidelines cheering us on.
• You never pushed us, you let us be ourselves
• As kids, we all bragged to our friends that our Mom was SPECIAL. You were special because you were left handed and you had a leap year birthday. You turned 14 1/2 this year just like Jazzy is now.
• You moved back to CO 1 year ago & remarried Dad. We are thankful for this last year.
• You've raised 4 great adults and 2 wonderful grandkids. We will make you proud
• Mom, this room is filled with YOUR love, we all feel that right now.
You will always be our connector, You've gathered us once again, this time it's to honor YOU!
September 15, 2010
Working on me
I am getting back into the grove with Jasmine being back in school.
I've even made a menu plan for (the rest of) the week. I haven't sat down to write up a menu plan since May 17. Wow! I think the craziness of summer comes and I'm always ready for a break. But now, I am ready for routine. I honestly know I thrive off of routine, structure and to-do lists.
I wanted to put together a list that I'd like to get done each week and even possibly daily. I tend to put things off if I have the opportunity. So, because I do much better with the boundaries I place on myself, I am in need of a schedule. Now, if you know me at all, I have been known to rebel against authority from time to time. So, this timeline I'm placing is just a suggestion to myself. Ha Ha! I'm cracking myself up, one minute I'm saying I need to be type A and the next I'm making sure I don't box myself in. :)
I've even made a menu plan for (the rest of) the week. I haven't sat down to write up a menu plan since May 17. Wow! I think the craziness of summer comes and I'm always ready for a break. But now, I am ready for routine. I honestly know I thrive off of routine, structure and to-do lists.
I wanted to put together a list that I'd like to get done each week and even possibly daily. I tend to put things off if I have the opportunity. So, because I do much better with the boundaries I place on myself, I am in need of a schedule. Now, if you know me at all, I have been known to rebel against authority from time to time. So, this timeline I'm placing is just a suggestion to myself. Ha Ha! I'm cracking myself up, one minute I'm saying I need to be type A and the next I'm making sure I don't box myself in. :)
Here's what I'm working on at the moment:
- Answer the phone when it rings- because that way I don't have to return calls and that would be a time saver!
- Call or email back right away- I feel a sense of accomplishment when I don't have to think about "Do I need to returning some one's call or replying to someone?"
Daily:
- Make my bed- I really enjoy getting into bed at night with it previously made!
- Eat breakfast daily- I really gotten out of the habit and I know I need to.
- Workout- even if I only get 30 min. in, I'd like to try to have something in daily
- Take my vitamin
That's a good start!
April 26, 2010
2010 is my year to RUN
I think I've become a runner!
I'm not sure...
Maybe I just won't admit it to myself yet. Honestly, I really don't enjoy running but I like to get my workout over with. I know that sounds crazy! I think I like these races to keep me motivated but if I stop doing the races I might loose interest in running. Silly huh?
In early December 2009, I decided I was going to getting into running more than I had ever in the past. I commited to the Pikes Peak Road Runners Winter Series. It's a series of four races in January and February 2010. The length of the races gradually got longer as I completed the series.
My first one in January was a 5K in Cheyene Mountain State Park and my sister ran with me, I'm on the left in the picture above. Then, I went on to run a 4mi., 5mi. and a 10K by the time I was done in February. Here are my times:
I'm not sure...
Maybe I just won't admit it to myself yet. Honestly, I really don't enjoy running but I like to get my workout over with. I know that sounds crazy! I think I like these races to keep me motivated but if I stop doing the races I might loose interest in running. Silly huh?
In early December 2009, I decided I was going to getting into running more than I had ever in the past. I commited to the Pikes Peak Road Runners Winter Series. It's a series of four races in January and February 2010. The length of the races gradually got longer as I completed the series.
My first one in January was a 5K in Cheyene Mountain State Park and my sister ran with me, I'm on the left in the picture above. Then, I went on to run a 4mi., 5mi. and a 10K by the time I was done in February. Here are my times:
- Jan. 9, 2010 5K
Age-Group Place-24/32, Time-0:44:39 - Jan. 23, 2010 4Mi.
Age-Group Place-26/31, Time-0:50:03 - Feb. 12, 2010 5Mi.
Age-Group Place-22/24, Time-1:04:30 - Feb. 27, 2010 10K
Age-Group Place-19/23, Time-1:20:06
Then, this past Sunday I ran another one. This was a 5K for Parkinson's Awareness. I ran it with some friends and I'm really glad I did. I do feel really good after it's done.
Here is my time:
April 25, 2010 5K Age-GroupPlace-16/19, Time-0:37:36
I feel really good about my time compared to January!!
And now........
I just committed to running in the Bolder Boulder in Boulder, CO on Memorial Day, it's a 10K and I have to say I AM really excited about this one. My brother is going to run with me. And, my dad and sister are going to walk the course.
I think I'm most excited to:
- Check it off my bucket list
- Run with my family
- Feel the energy coming from the CU stadium as we finish the race
Wish me luck!!
April 4, 2010
Easter 2010
I'm finally getting around to sharing my Easter pictures. 
The next day was Easter and the minute he walked in the door he spotted the eggs hidden all around the living room. He wasn't in the door a minute and he was going to get the eggs. His mom handed him his basket and he was off. Although soon after he decided that the basket was heavy and he didn't want to carry it anymore.
At first he just collected the eggs but then he figured out there was something in those eggs. He pryed one open and found jelly beans. So, then he went around to find more realizing they all must have candy in them. Some had coins. But every time he found more jelly beans he'd stuff them in his mouth! Pretty soon he had so many in his mouth he couldn't talk and I think he even started to drool!
My nephew JJ came over the night before Easter to dye eggs. He was so funny! His mom have him a white crayon to color on the egg so he started coloring. The next thing we heard was him banging the egg on the table. Yep, he cracked it! No big deal! He didn't know why we're coloring eggs! 
The next day was Easter and the minute he walked in the door he spotted the eggs hidden all around the living room. He wasn't in the door a minute and he was going to get the eggs. His mom handed him his basket and he was off. Although soon after he decided that the basket was heavy and he didn't want to carry it anymore.
At first he just collected the eggs but then he figured out there was something in those eggs. He pryed one open and found jelly beans. So, then he went around to find more realizing they all must have candy in them. Some had coins. But every time he found more jelly beans he'd stuff them in his mouth! Pretty soon he had so many in his mouth he couldn't talk and I think he even started to drool!His Easter Basket from Aunt Becky, Uncle Keith and Jasmine had a Handy Manny coloring book and crayons in it. He has been wanting to "write" so this was a hit. I even got on the floor to color with him. He is so much fun!
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