Something to Ponder...

I received this from my aunt and I really enjoyed it. Just thought I'd share it with you and hope you can get something from it too!



A GREAT RECIPE...
1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.

2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Talk to God about what is going on in your life. Buy a lock if you have to.

3. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement,

My purpose is to__________ today. I am thankful for______________'

4. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.

5. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli , almonds & walnuts.

6. Try to make at least three people smile each day.

7. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.

8. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.

9. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

10 Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

11. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

12. You are not so important that you have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

13. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.

14. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

15. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

16. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, what will this matter?'

17. Forgive everyone for everything.

18. What other people think of you is none of your business.

19. GOD heals everything - but you have to ask Him.

20. However good or bad a situation is, it will change

21. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch!!!

22. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

23 Each night before you go to bed complete the following
statements:
I am thankful for__________. Today I accomplished_________.

24. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.

25. When you are feeling down, start listing your many blessings. You'll be smiling before you know it.

Happy New Year!

Ahhh, the holidays are over, and now its time to settle into a new year...2009. Wow, how time flies!
Last night we tried unsuccessfully to keep the boys up for the Dick Clark Rocking New Years Eve Show, but they were getting fussy so we put them to bed at 9:00pm. Keith and I were able to stay up until after midnight. My brother-in-law and sister-in-law were in a race up in NYC and I couldn't stop thinking of them being it was said it was 2 degrees there! They did very well as far as their time went so I was very proud to hear that, and just happy they didn't get hypothermia!
So onto today, the boys woke up around 7:00 with Keith, (I was so dead tired I didn't even hear Keith get up with them!) We had breakfast and hung at home until 3:00 pm when we went to a New Year's BBQ! (Living the Florida life when you can say BBQ and New Years in the same sentence!) We couldn't stay long because the kids were very fussy and totally thrown off schedule. So we left, went to Coconut Point Mall, took the little train around the complex, and then headed up to Bass Pro Shops per Keith's request. We walked around there and then stopped to pick up pizza and came home, ate, and relaxed. It was a good start to the New Year, spending time with the fmaily is always great, no matter what the holiday. Hope you were all able to enjoy the day as well, whether it was busy or relaxing!
Talk again soon!

Our wonderful holiday...

Christmas Eve started out with dinner with our family having a wonderful dinner together at Stonewood restaurant. It was really great to have everyone together and be able to catch up while the kids stuffed their faces and were not able to interrupt! Ha, Ha! We then went back to my Grandfather's house for cake and presents. Here is a picture of him and my Dad from that night:

We then got back home really late and all went to bed. 7:00 the next morning, the boys were up and so Christmas Day had arrived! We opened presents and watched the Christmas Parade from Orlando and of course watched the Christmas Story! I love that movie! Christmas night my dad and step-mom Pat came over for Christmas Dinner. We had a delicious dinner of turkey, mashed potatoes, yams, green bean casserole, stuffing, salad, and of course my favorite, cranberry sauce. YUM! And may I make a suggestion, if you ever get a chance please be sure to get a fresh turkey, it was amazing!!!!!!!!! Here are some pictures from our holiday. And from our home to yours- we hope you have a BLESSED and JOYOUS 2009!

Merry Christmas...

And remember, keep an eye on the reason for the season...

Love to you all!

NJ/PA Trip

What a week! The trip to NJ was a long one although I am proud of the fact that we got to NJ in 21 hours! We spent the first two days with my inlaws. Here are some pictures:
Grandma and Evan:

Grandpa and Aidan:

On Sunday Aidan had a little accident and ran his face into the corner of the dining room table at Keith's aunts house. He hit the bridge of his nose so it didn't break (if he hit it any lower it would have). He was so brave! He cried for a second then calmed down. Here's a picture of my little "Rambo":

Sunday night we traveled to PA to spend some time with Keith's brother and his family for a sleep over! Scott and Megan have two little girls, Angela and Elyse and they are absolutely beautiful! Proof? Check out these little future heartbreakers:
Angela:


Elyse:

The kids really enjoyed being together! We went to the park the following day-the weather was perfect-Megan and I kept saying we could stay outside all day! Anyway, I forgot my camera! Needless to say it was a perfect day followed by a delicous dinner from Tijuana Flats. YUMMO! Thank you "Northern Reedells" for a perfect time!
In the midst of our travels we were also very lucky to meet up with some more family:my brother Joey and his girlfriend Sara and my step-sister Jen. It was a very fun trip all together.
Keith's father did have his surgery on Monday and I have to thank all of you for the prayers! The surgery did not go as planned but they were able to do something with his stomach so he could eat again. As of today, he did eat some jello but he could not hold it down. PLEASE, PLEASE continue to keep him in your prayers. I hope he can be home in time for Christmas! Also as some of you know, on Tuesday morning at 4:30am my brother was in a horrific car accident. It was the day after we returned home here. Joey has no recollection of the accident but he did suffer a concussion, he has 10 stitches in his mouth and bruising on his leg. He is VERY lucky to be alive as the engine ended up in the seat next to him. How he didn't suffer any burns is truly a miracle.
So as you can see, its been a very eventful week. Now onto Christmas...is it possible for me to sleep until 2009? Nah, troubles or not, you gotta keep going, right?! Take care until next time!

Watch this video...

It is precious!

Back online

We are officially in our new house! It's absolutely beautiful and we are very happy. I have to admit I am a little overwhelmed, but overall its going to be great. Our neighbors are extremely friendly-we've already met 4 of them! I'll be sure to update with some new pictures soon, until then please pray that we continue to go through our transition smoothly.
Be back soon!