Couldn't have said it better myself.

Merry Christmas!

I loved having the family over for Christmas.  This was probably the first year there was zero drama and my brother actually stayed for a while to play games with all of us.  He usually bails pretty early so it was refreshing having him there.  We made ham, turkey, tamales, and a few sides.  I decided to bake cupcakes & cookies.  I also made some of my queso which ended up being a huge hit.  Finally I made something someone actually liked.  After we ate the drinking started.  Then came games including Left Right Center.  So much fun.  See pics below. 

Some extra motivation

Today I spent the evening talking to my step sister about her workout regimen.  She has been working so hard on her body because she is trying to get into fitness modeling.  Listening to what all she's been doing and seeing her results really makes me want to get back to the gym.  While modeling may be the main reason for her lifestyle change she also stressed that she just wants to be healthy.  That's definitely something I would like to be...healthy.  I enjoy exercising so there is no excuse for me not to get my butt back in the gym.  As for food...that is my weakness.  I may not eat alot but what I do eat is horrible.  Tortillas, cheese, bread.  Carbs typically are the first things I turn to when I'm stressed.  And then if I can't have bread then I want to pile on the cheese.  Ugh, its really bad.  Anyhow, the goal is to take some time while I'm off work the next few days to get back on track.  Fingers crossed that I make it happen.  In the mean time, check out one of the pics of Emily below.  Now do you see why she's my motivation.  Her body is INSANE! 

Newtown, NJ shooting - Sandy Hook Elementary

This is why I don't turn on the news.  There will be tears in my eyes all day.  I just don't understand what makes people do the things they do.  As a mother I try to protect my daughter as much as I can but its proven once again we really have no way of shielding them completely from all the bad in this world.  Still, I keep guiding her to see the good in life & pray it always out weighs the bad.  Prayers & thoughts go out to all who lost loved ones today.

Hmmm...

I'm not sure what bothers him the most...the fact that I don't love him or the fact that I don't hate him anymore?

Should I stay dark???

Quick Recap

Here are a few pics from the past few weeks.  Makenna's aunt Valyncia came to town.  Then the next day we headed down to the valley.  My uncle was down from Nebraska so we had a nice little party with all my family.   Below you'll see a pic of Makenna with my cousin Kourtney.  We had a fire & roasted marshmallows.   When we got back in town it was time for Thanksgiving & then Aaniya's 3rd birthday party.  The theme was Mustache Hello Kitty.  Mak had so much fun.