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Family
2008-05-02 11:42:00
For years I have been telling my husband that we should have our family portrait taken by a professional. I thought that would be wonderful. But life is busy and we just couldn't get around to scheduling a photo shoot. Come to think of it, our family is really just a "candid shots" kind of family. Our photos are best when taken in action, not posed.The digital drawing above was created by my son when he was in Grade 1. One day when I went to their school to volunteer, their computer teacher came up to me and said that she's got the best "portrait" of our family drawn by G. This computer teacher asked all the students in the school (hundreds of them) to draw their family. My son is the only one who drew a family all holding each other. She thought that was pretty neat. I thought so too. It reminds me of the phrase in Lilo and Stitch movie when the said "Ohana means family, and in our family no one is left behind". ***Family is the prompt for this week's Sunday Scribbling...

Arnel Pineda and Journey Update
2008-05-02 04:24:00
Journey Concert schedule is found HERE. Here's what's new from Journey's website: JOURNEY SET TO RELEASE ?REVELATION? JUNE 3 EXCLUSIVELY AT WAL-MART A new chapter in the legendary career of multi-Platinum rockers JOURNEY--Neal Schon (guitar), Jonathan Cain (keyboards), Ross Valory (bass), Deen Castronovo (drums) and Arnel Pineda (vocals)?will begin on June 3 with the highly anticipated release of REVELATION, a three-disc CD and DVD package to be sold exclusively at Wal-Mart stores in North America. The first disc will consist of 11 re-recorded classics, the second is filled with 11 new songs, and the third is a live, in-concert DVD. All of the music on REVELATION was produced by Kevin Shirley (who previously worked with JOURNEY on their Platinum-certified TRIAL BY FIRE album).JOURNEY will take REVELATION on the U.S. concert trail later this July, with details to be announced in the coming weeks.Arnel is doing great with Journey. ...
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A Photo For Mom Video
2008-05-01 10:09:00
This video cracks me up. I posted this last year and it's worth posting it again :)
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Mothers and Baby Poop
2008-05-01 06:19:00
Today is the first week of "Sincerely Fro Me to You" carnival at "We Are That Family". Oh yeah, we are THAT family too. We have lots of funny stories to share. And since is the opening day, I present to you one of the most beloved family memories we have:My daughter loves this story so much that she actually wrote an essay (in her 2nd grade class) about this. Yes, those are my son's poop I stepped on! Yikes!The thing is ... I am supposed to be cooking dinner right now, so I think I'd leave you all hanging and will come back about the story behind this photo later tonight or early tomorrow morning (you'd be back right?, please? :) . Right now I really want to link on Kristen's Mr. Linky already so I will...I'd be back :).***I'm back. Here's the story as told by my daughter (of course she did not spell the words correctly, but to make it easier to read, I did):I remember when I was a baby and my brother was two, one night when I was taking a nap and my brother just got don...
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Works For Me Wednesday: Taking Care of Orchids
2008-04-30 06:44:00
I'm sure some of us will receive a plant this Mother's Day, and in case you receive on of those beautiful orchids in a pot, I have two tips for you:1) Do not overwater. Orchids do not need a lot of water. Once a week you can dip the pot in water for a one minute and that will do it. Or just use water spray to water it. It's better to have less water than too much water.2) Keep it in the shade. You can put it outside but no direct sunlight please. It does not need a lot of sunlight. It needs a lot of air. If you want, just keep it inside the house (like next to a window).Those two simple tips will keep your orchid plant alive. The photo here is from an orchid plant that was given to me 3 years ago. That's how I learned my tip - when I did what I shared it, it worked! And this year, they bloomed! I hope I get another orchid plant this mothers' day :)For more Works For Me Wednesday tips, please go to Rocks In My Dryer :)***Now for the give-away, please click the logo below:
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Wordless Wednesday: Fun
2008-04-30 06:00:00
For more Wordless Wednesday photos,visit 5 Minutes For MomsNow for the give-away, please click the logo below:

Tackle It Tuesday: Mothers Day To Do
2008-04-29 06:56:00
Here's what I need to tackle:1. Call the florist - order flowers foir my mother in law.2. Make a photo album via Shutterfly for my Mom3. Make a list of moms I need to send a card to.I'd be back to let you know when it's done. In the meantime, check out other moms doing Tackles at 5 Min. for Moms.
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Kodak Give-away For Mothers Day
2008-04-29 06:01:00
By know most of you already know the huge Mothers day Give -away going on at 5 Minutes For Mom. I have a link on my sidebar in case you want more info. But for today, I want to do a special mention of a give-away I WISH I can win it's this:I need a scanner so badly, I waaaaaant this for Mothers Day ! You too can have a chance, simply by going to to 5 Minutes For Moms and leaving a comments and then posting an announcement in your blog like what I did. May the best mother win ;)
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Eight Days - Another Trisomy 18 Love Story
2008-04-28 12:28:00
I guess Rebecca and Eliot has another playmate in heaven:LINK:Trisomy 13 - different story, same love.
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Be Glorified by Chris Tomlin
2008-04-28 11:35:00
Psalm 134Praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord ... Lift your hands in the sanctuary and praise the Lord. Your love has captured meYour grace has set me freeYour life the air I breatheBe glorified in meYou set my feet to dancingYou set my heart on fireIn the presence of a thousand kingsyou are my one desireI stand before you nowWith trembling hands lifted highBe glorifiedBe glorified in me***I am sharing this link to MORE OF HIM MONDAY at Not a DIY Life.
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Weekly Winners: Orchids in our Garden
2008-04-27 18:45:00
To enjoy more winner photos, visit Lotus's blog here.
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Just musing ...
2008-04-27 11:44:00
It's 11:47 at night. I should be sleeping. Obviosuly I am not. I am blogging. This day had been a day of ups and downs. Hubby and I had some minor "irritations" (me irritated with my hubby) and I just couldn't shake my frustration out easily. I think I am PMSing. I know I am PMSing.Here's what happened. Hubby asked me if I want to go to the beach because our friends are there (and our daughter is there with them because she had a sleep over in their house). My answer was... I am not sure. I want to go to the beach BUT.... there are clutter to organized, our house needs to be cleaned, and there are chores to do....Hubby: So you don't want to go to the beach...Me: I do BUT.....Hubby: Just say it, you don't want to go to the beach.Me: well... I do, but I also have chores to do...Hubby: So you don't want to go(at this time I felt irritated because he's not accepting my answer that with the BUT)Me: (now shouting) Ok, ok then - I DO NOT WANT TO GO TO THE BEACH!The truth is ...

Beth Moore's Devotional Give-away
2008-04-26 20:30:00
OK, here's the winner: Comment No 97 - and that's Karen from Simply A Musing :) Congratulations!Please don't forget to come back and the Mother's Day series - musings and give-aways to celebrate Mothers' Day.
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Love Snuggle In The Morning
2008-04-26 20:21:00
5 Minutes For Mom Photo Contest For Mothers Day.If interested, go there and find out how you can win $1,000!
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What Are Mothers Made Of ...
2008-04-26 18:22:00
?Specs? for MotherStymied Even God by Erma Bombeck When the Good Lord was creating Mothers He was into his sixth day of ?overtime? when the angel appeared and said, ?You?re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.? And the Lord said, ?Have you read the spec on this order??She has to be completely washable, but not plastic. Have 180 moveable parts . . . all replaceable. Run on black coffee and leftovers. Have a lap that disappears when she stands up. A kiss that cure anything from a broken leg to a disappointed love affair. And six pair of hands. The angel shook his head slowly and said, ?Six pair of hands . . . no way.? ?It?s not the hands that are causing me problems, ? said the Lord. ?It?s the three pair of eyes that Mothers have to have.? That?s on the standard model?? asked the angel. The Lord nodded. ?One pair sees through closed doors when she asks, ?What are the kids doing in there?? when she already knows. Another here in the back of her head ...
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Grieving Mothers on Mothers Day...
2008-04-26 10:36:00
Photo from Bring The Rain Blog. The Story of Audrey CarolineI know I said I am going to do a Mothers Day series. I know I said I will start next week. But tonight ... tonight ... my heart goes out to the Moms who I think would have a little bit of sadness comes Mothers Day. How can we encourage them? I don't know ... flowers may help ... but it will never suffice. Hugs? yes, but they still would not be their child's hugs...I'm thinking of the wife of my co-worker whose son died on a motorcycle accident this year. It's her only son. Only son ...I'm thinking of Beth who lost her twin sons James and Jakes just a few months back ...I'm thinking of the Mothers of soldiers who died in the war this past couple of years...and I am thinking of Angie, Audrey Caroline's mom. Please go to her family's site to read more about them. (Warning: make sure you have a box of tissues next to you.)How can we help comfort grieving moms this coming Mothers Day? If you have any ideas, pleas...
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Did Someone Say Mosquito Net?
2008-04-25 19:57:00
I read from Boomama that today, April 25, is the World Malaria Day. In connection with that, Compassion International launched a campaign to help some people (like some kids in Africa) protect themselves from this deadly sickness. if you want more information on how to participate and help make a difference in someone's life, just click the logo "Bite Back" on top of this post and it will take you to Boomama's blog and you'll read there how you can help. Let's help make a difference.* Those of you who know me personally know that I am addicted to "mosquito netting" at night (that's another post). I hate mosquitos with passion. Who doesn't? Please, help those kids now. Go to Bite Back site and Bomama's blog. Thanks.
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Coming Soon ...
2008-04-25 10:30:00
Starting Next week until Mother's Day I will be doing a series on Mothers. I love Mother's day because I absolutely love being a mommy and I love the mommies in my life. I encourage you to subscribe to my RSS or e-mail notification (see box on the left) because this is going to be good. I promise it will better than what I did last year (and I thought last year's was good). There will be some awesome give-aways too, although it will be random (that's why you need to subscribe) . I'd explain more later - for now I need to do my mommy duties of "feeding" my kids supper :)
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"Fight" over Beckham's Jersey - What Are These Parents Thinking?
2008-04-25 10:28:00
In case you have not heard or read of the story, the link to Honolulu Adverstiser is here. I suggest you read it first so you'd know what I am talking about. Then you'll understand why I am so disappointed (bordering disgusted) with the parents of these who boys who both wanted to own the jersey that David Beckham gave away. I can understand that these kids are kids and it's very important for them to have that jersey of the sports idol they have. I will give them a break. Even though I don't agree that it's that important - for them it is. But you see, the parents need to take this opportunity to teach them the value of sharing, or of friendship, and that there's more to life than Beckham's jersey.What I can't understand is how the parents are handling this. They are now talking lawyers! What? Over a jersey? Puh-leez.... This has gone too far!My main concern is "what are these parents teaching their kids in all these?". Whatever happened to the word "sharing" or "conflic...
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The Day I Ran My 3rd 5K
2008-04-24 05:47:00
Photos taken by my lovely daughter :)ANNOUNCEMENT: Starting Next week until Mother's Day I will be doing a series on Mothers. I love Mother's day because I absolutely love Mommys. I encourage you to subscribe to my RSS because this is going to be good.. better than what I did in the previous year (and I thought last year's was good). There will be some awesome give-aways too :)

Blog Face Lift
2008-04-23 13:48:00
I just love my new header! Thanks to Elle, she made my blog pretty :). I blog-met Elle through Blog her. She one of the mommy blogher in my "blogher ring" so to speak (the blogs that rotates in my circle of blogher friends). Anyway, everytime I go to her blog I've always been impressed by her design and lay-out. It's always creative and fun - always pleasing in the eye. One time Beth of "I Should Be Folding My Laundry" had her blog designed by Elle and that's when I got the courage to contact her and asked if she can design my blog too. And boy was I so thankful - I love what she's done! She is so talented and creative, and so nice to work with - I highly recommend her. Thanks Elle!***ANNOUNCEMENT: Starting Next week until Mother's Day I will be doing a series on Mothers. I love Mother's day because I absolutely love Mommys. I encourage you to make sure you subscribe because this is going to be good.. better than what I did in the previous year (and i thought last year...
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Wordless Wednesday: A Baby!
2008-04-23 07:00:00
For more Wordless Wednesday , visit 5 Minutes For Mom
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Let's Talk About Blogging
2008-04-22 10:54:00
Boomama is brainstorming along with Rocks in My Dryer and BigMama. I thought I'd answer some of the questions she posted for readers to give feedbacks on:1. What part of blogging brings you the most joy and satisfaction? Relationships? Having an outlet for writing? Reading? Commenting? Building your traffic? Something else?a. Something else: Introspection and Retrospection. A place to reflect on my thoughts and my opinions on various issues. A place to write stuff that I am passionate about (like worship, parenting, etc.) and "reflect" on it...b. Connecting with others - I guess that's relationship. I am amazed how this blogging community has produced various online friendships. It's absolutely fantastic. I love and enjoy my bloggy friends even though I have not met them/you in person. I also love that this blog connects me with my extended family. My brothers and sister in laws read this blog regularly even though they do not leave a comment :)2. What is the most frustrating...
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Tackle It Tuesday: The Car
2008-04-22 10:00:00
BEFOREAFTERFor more bloggers sharing their tackles,go to 5 Minutes For Mom
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Bloggy Give-away: Beth Moore 40 Day Devotional on Get Out Of That Pit
2008-04-21 09:11:00
Aloha ladies,Welcome to this edition of Bloggy Give -away. If you leave comment, you will have a chance to win this devotional journal on Get Out Of That Pit by Beth Moore . I will draw the name of the winner on April 25 and will announce it on April 26th. In case you don't know yet, Beth Moore has a blog at LPM (Living Proof Ministries) - click here.For more give-aways, go to the official site of Bloggy Give-away. Have fun and I hope you win some :)
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Psalm 100
2008-04-20 07:17:00
1 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.2 Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.3 Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his [a] ; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.5 For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.***For an inspiring story, go to MAGNANIMITY and read her post on Patrick Henry Hughes
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Weekly Winner: Viking?
2008-04-20 07:02:00
For more weekly winners photos, visit Sarcastic Mom Blog.
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Your Grace Is Enough By Matt Maher
2008-04-20 04:34:00
Great is Your faithfulness oh GodYou wrestle with the sinner's heartYou lead us by still waters and to mercyAnd nothing can keep us apartSo remember Your peopleRemember Your childrenRemember Your promiseOh GodYour grace is enoughYour grace is enoughYour grace is enough for meGreat is Your love and justice GodYou use the weak to lead the strongYou lead us in the song of Your salvationAnd all Your people sing alongSo remember Your peopleRemember Your childrenRemember Your promiseOh GodYour grace is enoughYour grace is enoughYour grace is enough for me (x2)Your grace is enoughHeaven reaching down to usYour grace is enough for meGod i see your grace is enoughI'm covered in your loveYour grace is enough for meFor me
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Sunday Scribbling: Compose
2008-04-19 07:58:00
SomedaySomedayI'd like to be able to composeA music for my KingA melody for my SaviorThen I would expresshow much I love Himhow much I adore HimSomedayI'd like to be able to composeA symphony for my LordA song of praise for my GodThen I would echoThe beauty of His graceAnd the joy of His delightSomedayI'd like to be able to compose aboutThe radiance of His gloryThe splendor of His majestyThen I would bow down and worshipDown on my kneesWith my hands on my faceOr face downBecause He is worthySomedayAnd that someday may beToday***Visit Sunday Scribbling for more on "Compose"

Missing My Schwabbie Friends
2008-04-18 06:09:00
Last night I got a call from a parent of a child with ADHD. A good friend of mine gave her my phone number. I'm glad she did.This mom is needing support and encouragement. We talked on the phone for a long time. After the phone call I started looking back and remembering the time when my son was at the peak of his difficulty in school back when he was in kindergarten. Before we found out that he's dyslexic, has ADHD and Uniquely Gifted, he was having a lot or problems in school. The teachers were having a hard time dealing with him. To make the long story short - he's doing a lot better now...actually he's doing great.What made the difference? A lot of things. Countless research, doctors visits and support, etc. etc. But the thing that made the real impact in my son's life is when I found the support group at Schwablearning.com I learned a lot from the parents there, I developed friendships, on times I was down they were there to lift me up.The Schwablearning website ...
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