Happy Birthday Kabree.....

So some of us girls got together to have lunch with Kabree for her birthday and it was so nice to just get out and have some girl time, and what better way then to be with some great friends love ya girls..... HAPPY,HAPPY BIRTHDAY KABREE

Love and friendship

So I was thinking of all the people in my life that I love and share a wonderful friendship with for different reason's... Of course I love my own family but there's those one's that you know are meant to be in your life to learn from and here are some of mine and if your not on here then I don't have a pic of us or you so bare with me..

Ist~ Stacey man I love this girl she is one of my best friends and I miss her more then she knows...(love you girl)

2nd~ Jessica this girl is funny easy to talk to and I love to be around her..(and I also miss her lots) And she is also a best friend.

3rd~Anna Min not only do i get to be around her and talk to her but she teaches me so much and I love her cause she is easy going and listens when i am going crazy.She has been a great friend to me (thank you)

4th Melba~ Oh how I miss this women I learn every time I talk or see her something I can't get enough of she is so good to me and I love her more then she knows..

5th My sister in laws~ these two oh my goodness they are crazy, funny and most of all family we don't always get along and agree but we stick together when it matter's the most.They are sister's that I can count on in there own ways and I love them for that..Monica and Jenny are different in so many ways but I love that because they bring something to the table that the other doesn't have and they teach me and together The Newman boys couldn't ask for anything else!!!! I love you girls

Love seeing old friends

So The Hastings dinner was last night and I must say Jon and I were Hott!!!! It was so nice to dress up and be able to relax. We were able to see alot of good friends that we haven't seen in forever and that's always nice. So here are a couple of pics we took before going. I was going to take it in but I didn't want to carry it and then I saw everyone with there's.. Should have done it but oh well And I must say Jon was looking mighty fine in his new suit!

So I'm back.....

I know my last post was me venting sorry just thought I would write it down it always makes me feel better. But I'm back to normal just had a little rough spot and it's gone, The power of prayer and being with sister's really does work! I feel so much better knowing that I am not the only one that feels bad sometimes and they know how to pick me back up and put me back on the straight and narrow so thanks.So this Friday Jon (Hastings) has a black tie event where you have to dress all nice and I'm not saying that I don't have nice dresses but they are for church and I wanted to look really good cause Jon's dad got Jon a Ralph Lauren Suit and I was like Hello what do I wear, Well me and Anna Min have to both Go so Anna Min, And another sister and I went shopping in hope's of finding that one Dress!!! You know what I'm talking about girls so we looked nothing and I even got stuck in one in the dressing room (don't ask) I have lost weight but not that much and I almost had to call the girls to pull it off.... LOL anyway we went to the mall and we looked and then we went into JCpenny's and they were having a great SALE but it was only good till 1:00 and at that point it was like 12:30 so off we went look fast girls and then There they were.... I feel in love and Anna Min's was just as cute..... So needless to say we will look more then great on our hubby's arms... I can't wait to wear it, if you could only see it on I will take pics when I wear it but it's one of those things where you lose weight and something fits Oh so right and your like WOW! this is it.. Here are some pics of Jon's suit and my dress.

Life....

Man oh man I have been in a mood I can't seem to pull my self out of for awhile now and I talked to one of my Aunts yesterday and she made me feel so good and I love that about her.. Sometimes as women we feel we can't do enough or what we do is not our best or why isn't there enough time in the day to get everything done, or Are our husbands and kids happy. There are so many things that we feel like only WE can do and that's not true yes our kids run to us when they are sick cause only Mommy knows how to make me feel better we know our children we know if they are getting sick or not or if it's bad enough that we need to take them to the docs. I get all that but in that we some time's lose who we are and that is where I have been (not a good feeling) I look at my wonderful family and I thank God everyday for all of them because I do know they were meant to be mine, But there are those moments when you have to stop and remember who You are I'm not just MOMMY, or WIFE I also am Stacy! And I had to realize that..So I had a talk with Jon and I feel alot better but I know I am not the only Mommy or Wife that has felt this way and as a Man he doesn't really understand and that's hard. I wouldn't give up anything that I have Nothing but I need to keep in mind I am only one person and I can't take the world on by myself as much as Jon thinks I can....(not gonna happen) He always Say's I'm super women because of all the things I can do with 3 boys but in turn does he know How hard it is or how stressed out i get???? Questions I don't think I will have a answer for I guess I will keep doing what I'm doing and trust in my husband and God to guide me...After all I am a child of God and he knows me better then I know myself so who am i to not put my faith in him..Well just some thoughts
Stacy

My boys...

So the other day I went to the park to get my walk on... lol and so that the kids could play and after I took some pics just for the fun of it and plus my kids love there pic taken.... Watch out ladies because these are some good looken Boys I must say.... =) Jadon always says CHEESE when i take his pic it's so cute..

Tough Love vs. Spanking - Good Argument

Most people think it improper to spank children, so I have tried other methods to control my kids when they have one of 'those moments.'

One that I found effective is for me to just take the child for a car ride and talk.

Some say it's the vibration from the car, others say it's the time away from any distractions such as TV, Video Games, Computer, IPod, etc.

Either way, my kids usually calm down and stop misbehaving after our car ride together. Eye to eye contact helps a lot too.

I've included a photo below of one of my sessions with my son, in case you would like to use the technique.


This works with grandchildren,
nieces, and nephews as well.