QOTD: Quote of the Day!

"Dreams are renewable. No matter what our age or condition, there are still untapped possibilities within us and new beauty waiting to be born.”

Thank God for that!

Easter, when?

I can't believe Easter is right around the corner!!!

Times like these I wished we were in DC so the kids could romp around the White House collecting eggs in the 2010 Easter Egg Roll

Its gonna be held on April 5th and I wished we had signed up for the lottery.
Dang!

Spring Break is coming up as well and I need to figure out what we are going to do... we just finished a week off for Winter Break in February!
*sigh*

What to do What to do!

Spring Forward...not just today!

I've been in a BIG FAT funk this past week and its time to let it all go and move forward (again).

Sometimes it takes a series of getting up and falling down and getting back up again to really get you to the next level.

How are you gonna Spring Forward in your life?
Think about it and maybe try some of these things..I know I will!

1. Purge tired and toxic relationships and find Positive and ENCOURAGING ones that you can learn from, that will uplift you and that will keep you growing.

2. Get back into what makes you happy...Find your passion.
In my case I'm revisiting it. I know lately its been all about the MONEY, "I need money, I need to make more money" but what about doing something you love and letting the money find you.

Stop chasing money and chase your dreams and accomplish your goals.

3. Spring CLEANSE..yep clean the inside too! You can do any of the master cleanse diets or just go to your doctor or spa and have it done the healthy way. Eat better and drinks lots of water. Take note of what you are putting in your body. Make sure its fuel and not wasted calories.

4. Go back to school. I know a lot of folks are being laid off (including myself) so this is the best time to go back to school to finish your degree or continue and get a masters...Change your career direction (jump out the box and grow)

5.Put Family first (you know the people you know in real life) I'm guilty of giving all my time to my puter/net friends but what about the ones in your face on a daily basis.
Turn the TV off and just read with them or play games, go to a park and get off the computer and sit down at the table and have dinner with them! I'm so guilty of this myself.
Catch up with old friends, actually call them (not a text), write them a handwritten note (not email), have lunch with them in a public place (not skype)!

When I was working it was all about work, work, work, and I rushed thru my family life..getting kids to school, WORK, then home, COMPUTER, then dinner LAUNDRY, then bed CHECK EMAILS, PAY BILLS, and repeat the next day.
I barely even took time for myself on the weekends. Well this is changing!

I'm making myself just sit in the present and really look at the things around me and appreciate and not take it all for granted.

6. De-clutter. Get your house in order! Clean your home office -organize and file important papers, make copies of pertinent docs like birthcertificates and social security cards. Clean your closets - donate old clothes and shoes to good will, give old blankets and sheets to salvation army...

7. Renew your spirit. Whether its with a church or with a spiritual group. Heck join a book club. Do something with right minded people and get inspired, renew and connect to the universe. Reach out to that higher power and seek guidance and wisdom and protection. Speak your actions to him or her and aim for greatness.

8. Make a difference. Be of service to someone or something. Be the change you want to see (you know all the cliches) Volunteer, mentor, feed the hungry. Give back and you will be blessed 10-fold!

9. Take a long trip or just a weekend getaway. Recharge your batteries, relax, meditate and find your peace. You will come home to a house in order, a family that loves you and a new beginning.

10.Be wild and carefree..Don't forget to live and have fun! Party with the girls (or guys) and just hang out! Let loose! Turn the music all the way up and dance and sing and rejoice. Get a new haircut, a new color, some new panties and feel sexy...YOU CAN DO IT!

Be the best YOU YOU can be!

Scrapbooking and Cardmaking

The 2 year hiatus is now officially over!


I'm scrapbooking again, I joined a sistah scrapbooking group Scraps Of Color, I'm connecting with old friends again and I'm making some new ones.


I started a new business called Sacred Scrapbook, I'm teaching classes again and I'm gonna be hosting a few crops soon!


Que Jay-Z "look for me, I'll be, cruising down the westside HIGHWAYYYYY"


YAY! I feel like the creative bird is singing again!



Here's a card for one of my classes...
















Layouts to come!

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!

That's Right...Allyson's Team WON! CCYB Division Champions for 5th Grade

They also got 2 Trophies! Undefeated BABY all the way!!!

Disney - Magic Kingdom

Happy Birthday Ava!

We started our day at the IHOP for breakfast before meeting up with Tiffany and her family at Hollywood Studios. We took a tram, a bus, and the monorail to Magic Kingdom. The weather was less than steller (read) RAINY and COLD but we stuck it out.














Happy Birthday AVA!







Immediately inside the gate (after getting out volunteer badges) we went to a gift shop to buy gloves, sweatpants and these Princess ears for Ms. Ava!













We started off in Tomorrowland...we tried to do everything INSIDE to avoid the rain.
After a quick lunch at Starlight Cafe the sun finally came out and we headed to the tracks!

Then the TeaCups!

ToonTown to Minnie's House and the BarnStormer rollercoaster (which Ava rode) she was giggling and having a great time!

After a few pitstops for coffee and funnel cakes we headed over to Small World. (All time favorite ride)

Then to the Haunted Mansion where Tiffany (the teacherd) THEN gave us the lesson on geography! North American Married South America and they honeymooned in Mexico...and so on and so forth! HAHAHA!

Then we all braved Thunder Mountain..Even Ava (but not Vincent and Allyson)

Then Pirates of Carribean and so much more in between we did it all from 930am to 930pm with Mr. and Mrs Pro and Family!

Last stop was the parade in front of the castle.

Happy Birthday Ava! I hope you had a great day! Dreams do come true!!!

Disney - Nick SLIME Station

After Breakfast, shopping, and a quick lunch we headed back to the Nick Hotel for some POOL TIME!

Vincent and I avoided the shade and the cool water and chilled on the side with some yummy cocktails while the kids splashed around and then got drenched in slime!!!

Every afternoon a huge bucket of green slime pours down over the kids...FUNNY!

Sean LOVED IT!