This Weekend<3

Awww this weekend was sooooo much fun! Friday, Nick had two tickets to see one of his favorite bands, Rise Against, so we ask my mom to babysit and we went down to San Diego and had alot of fun! It was really nice to have some alone time, just the two of us!
Saturday morning we woke up early, which sucked because I really wanted to sleep in! We got ready and went down to Temecula and went shopping! We each got a few things and got Alexandra some stuff too. From there we went to one of my favorite restaurant's, P.F. Chang's and had an awesome lunch! Yummy! After we spent way to long @ the mall, we headed down to my mom's to pick up my hunnie, I was so ready to see her. When we got there we hung out for a bit, had some dinner and headed back home. Sunday we went swimming at Nick's mom's and got ready and went and had dinner @ John's Pizza, sooooo much fun! It was a really great weekend! I'm so happy that we have been able to do extra stuff like we've been doing. It's tough when you can't and are stuck @ home on the weekends, I feel blessed and hope that the blessing's will continue. We are happy, healthy, loved, and blessed! I have been thinking positive and believing in our family and it's working, with alot of help from the lord! Well, thanks for stopping by and checking on our little family! God Bless!

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Life @ the moment....

Well, life at this very moment is bitter sweet. Although things have gotten better financially and we look forward to getting our own place, I still feel a bit unhappy.
I'll start with the good stuff first: Nick has really been working alot, which is great, but he is still in his probation time so once we get through that, I'll feel alot better. He does like it though, I think once he gets the hang of it, he'll really enjoy his work!
School is getting pretty tough, he has told his teacher's what's going on, as far as his drive and the amount of hours he puts into work. They seem to understand, but we'll see. It's his last classes before he graduate's this September! Woo Hoo!
Alex is doing great! I tell ya, she's been great since she turned 3. She's potty trained, she's eating well, she listens better, she's great! I have always loved to shop for my little girl, so when Nick got his 1st paycheck....SHOPPING SPREE!!!! Since we weren't able to get her gifts for her birthday, we had to make it up to her. So, we bought her some clothes and this weekend we'll get some toys for her!
As for our living situation, it's still good, but I think we are sooooooo ready to have somewhere to call our own, to call a HOME. It's been two long, long years and we need a place. So, Saturday Nick is going down to a few places to see if we can get an apartment. We're all so ready and we deserve it. I have been thinking positive and we will get through this. The devil is not going to win this time. We will and we're stronger than him and my faith in the lord will see us through.
I just wish it could be different for us, it's not fun when your doing the right thing, yet you pay the way for someone else's gain. I'm tried of it. We are good people.
On a lighter note, Nick got me a Bamboo Fun! I was so shocked. I wasn't excepting that! He's the best! Well, I gotta go, please keep praying for us and thanks for stopping by! God Bless.

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R.I.P. Michael Jackson

Wow, I still can't believe the news, that Michael Jackson is gone. I truly was a big fan of his music. I remember some of my earliest memories, were of my mom playing his records while she cleaned the house and we sang and danced. Watching Motown's 25th anniversary on VHS often and watching in amazement as he moon walked across the floor, Genius.

He was an inspiration, aside from his personal troubles. He tried to change the world and in many ways through his music and life, did.

I called my mom and we talked about it for awhile and to my surprise she cried...pretty hard. He defiantly was a part of our family and will be in mine as well and is. Alexandra loves THRILLER! We spent some of the day watching Thriller, Ghost, and Captain EO! He was and always will be the greatest entertainer who ever lived, he had a charm and magical way about him! He was The King Of Pop.

I pray for his 3 children and his family who is left with the sudden loss of such a big part of their life's. I keep watching the news and wish I myself could make it down to show my support. I have never seen such devoted fans who have showed up singing and dancing to his many hits, it is a celebration of his life, which no one could ask for more! I hope he is able to look down and see his fans and those around the world celebrate his life. Rest In Peace and know that we will never forget you! God Bless<3

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I just wanted to share!

So, I'm calling it.....It's official, my little BIG girl is potty trained! Woo Hoo, I never thought I'd make it! She has successfully gone in the potty with no accidents for 5 days! We even went to the park and the store and she stayed dry the whole time! I'm so proud of her!

Nick loves his new job, but he's super busy. I haven't really seen or talked to him much. He works Monday through Friday, goes to school Monday and Friday night and Saturday morning all in San Diego.

Things are good and I'm really excited about he weekend! Nick gets his first paycheck and Father's day is on Sunday! I am working on some kits and it's not easy, my idea's are endless, it's just turning into a reality. I'm staying positive and trying and that all that matter's for now! Thanks for stopping by and feel free to follow by blog and my journey! God Bless.

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Pee Pee in the Potty!

Alex has been kicking potty training butt! She has peed in the potty at least once a day for 5 days straight! I can't believe it! I was getting a little nervous she'd never do it and here she is! I introduced the potty to her over a year ago and she was not having it so I put it away for about 6 months. I tried again and she wasn't into it again. But when she turned 3 I thought maybe I'm the problem? I'll say it, I was being lazy when it came down to it, so I put her in some panties and there were some accidents, but here she is peeing in her potty and she loves it! We made a potty chart and it's quickly filling up with stickers! AMAZING! I even made her a potty certificate:

And here's her potty chart:So, there you have it! I'm not calling her "officially" potty trained, but she pretty close! I'm very proud of my little girl and it is a huge accomplishment! I'm super excited to save money on diapers and wipes! It's a great time in our home!!! God Bless!

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I want this soooo bad! <3

First I'll start of with a few LO's I did recently that I really enjoyed making!

This first one I made for Nick for Father's day! I'm am really looking forward to it! I am trying to plan something special for him, but I really don't know what to do! I think maybe we'll have lunch somewhere in Temecula and then go to Harveston and walk around the lake, even maybe rent a paddle boat!

This next one I scrap lifted, I just thought it was such a cute page I had to make my own! Reading about all my drama over the past few months, I'm sure you have noticed we aren't doing too well financially. So I wasn't able to make it exactly as the original, but I think it came out really cute considering I got everything for free or made it myself!

So yeah, there's a couple! Anywho, I have been really thinking about this designing thing and I still want it pretty bad. I am even thinking about going back to school for graphic design and also photography. I can see myself doing this, I really love scrapping! I always hear people say "Do what you love" well I love this! If I could get the tools and skills to succeed then life would be perfect!!! IDK, I just think that this is what I'm going to do as a living. Wish me luck! My only problem is all my other problems! My life is a mess right now. Not having our own home, not having Nick around everyday, not having money, it all plays a big part in staying positive and going for my dream, but now that Nick is working and making a salary in a field that is the reason he went to school, I feel very positive about our future! So, I know things are going to get better! So, yes I hope to be getting things on a roll within the next year! So, keep in touch to see how things are going! Thanks for stopping by!

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What's new?

Well, we didn't make it to Disneyland for Alex's B-day. We just didn't have the money. Nick had been doing some work for a friend of a friend who does landscaping, among other things and the guy totally screwed Nick over by not paying him. I was so mad. We were so sad, but we took her to our favorite pizza place and she had a blast! We bought a few decorations, with her pals "The Backyardigans" as the theme and she was Happy! My mom or sisters didn't make it, which meant my niece and nephew couldn't either. That was disappointing. But all in all it was a fantastic day! We ate and played hard, got tons of tickets and went on a few rides! Good Times<3

Nick starts his new job today @ South Bay Tech. I'm so excited for him. I'm a bit nervous. It sounds like big stuff. But if he shined in his interview and resume, maybe I'm not giving him enough credit. I think I underestimate him alot. But the truth is, Nick is smart! He does great in school he got this amazing job, he's got what it takes! I'm very proud of him and I hope one day all the nay sayers will eat their words! So many people have put him down and say things about him and it really makes me mad, I understand some things, but Nick has been thinking about the bigger picture, that's why he went back to school. To get an education and a great career.

For us! I have faith in him.

Other than all that, things are getting better, slowly but surely! I'm excited to see what the near future has to bring us. So, keep praying for my family! Things are looking up!!!! God bless!

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Disneyland or Bust!!!!

So, Alexandra's B-day is less than a week away and my dream would be to take her to Disneyland! She has had such a terrible year so far and I just really want to do something special for her because she absolutely deserves it. I feel terrible as a parent when I can't give her what she needs. I feel as if I'm failing her and that she doesn't feel safe and secure and it kills me everyday that I can't fix it immediately. I love her so much and she does have what she needs when she needs it, like food, shelter and love. But we haven't been able to be together as a family and we still haven't been able to get our own place. Sometimes I just find it hard to stay positive. Don't get me wrong we are very blessed to have what we do have, but there are so many people who take the small things for granted, like going to work everyday, getting a paycheck, coming home to your own place and family. We haven't had our own place in almost two years. So, yeah taking her to the happiest place in the world would make me the happiest mom in the world! We are so low on money, but I am thinking of ways to come up with some more so that we could go. It won't even be a lavish trip, I just want to get in! So please pray and hope that we can! Thank you so much!

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Yesterday we went to the Birch Aquarium @ Scripps in beautiful La Jolla. It was a blast! We were invited by my friend Jackie and her two boys, along with her little sister. They had a few tide pools with some pretty amazing little creatures in them! We were able to get up close and personal with them! It was really fun!



After the tide pools we went inside to check out the fish, jelly fish, sharks, and other sea friends!

It was allot of fun and I would totally go again! We haven't done something fun in awhile so it was a great start to a day packed full of activities! After we shopped in the gift shop, we left and went and had some lunch @ La Jolla beach! That was great we sat and made our lunch and had some fresh fruit! From there we re-parked the cars a ways down and walked around the beach and went and saw the cool tide pools and the cute sea loins!

It was a really great day!♥

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My Goals or lack there of....

When I started this blog, I originally wanted to document my start as a digital scrapbook designer, but so much has happened since then that I haven't been able to really get too far.
I still want to do it, but I'm so overwhelmed with everything else.
I want to go to school, but with everything in a complete mess and not really knowing where we're going on this journey, I'm more confused than ever.
I would love to do what I see some of these woman do. To be able to stay home and do what I love, everyday, must be amazing.
I haven't found out much more information about designing, but I know the answers are out there somewhere! I just need to keep looking. I adore scrapping, with paper or digitally. I love it all! I couldn't see me doing anything that would make me happier as far as a career choice.
So, if you happen to come across my lovely blog, please send some good advice my way! Thanks a bunch for stopping by and checking it out! God Bless!

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