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We wanted something bigger because we’d just outgrown our previous place and with all the kids and the dog it was feeling really cramped. I know it’s going to be tough to maintain such a big property over time but for now we’re loving the new ranch and all the outdoor space and land that comes along with it! I got us adt San Antonio for the barn since that’s where my husband keeps all his farm equipment and we gave the kids the option of a pool or another dog (they chose a pool, naturally) and I think it’s going to be great when you think about it. I love having a house that’s finally big enough to have family over to and a yard my dog can run around in. There’s nothing like having a home you’re proud of and that your family fits well in and that’s just what we’ve found here. I just can’t believe at the end of the day it took us this long to find the place!

Vacation Tine!

Guest post from: Kent Lara

Going to Disney! That’s what we’re doing next month and my kids couldn’t be more excited. They’ve actually got some really great packages this time of year because it’s so hot (and no one else is crazy enough to go!) so we got a good deal. We’re staying with a friend of mine that lives in Orlando so that will save even more money – I’ve never been, either, so I’m really excited! I am a little nervous about leaving our house for so long since we never take proper vacations but I got Http://www.Texaselectricityproviders.com/ electric to keep the bills down and asked my brother to come by every other day to water the plants and check on the place. If only I had known how inexpensive this trip would be I probably would have done this years ago, if not only to get the kids all riled up like they are! I love going away but this will be our longest trip ever so wish us luck and hope we don’t go crazy!

Its funny what people decide to collect. I started collecting purses very young. One of my kids likes to collect postcards and the other likes to collect stones. My oldest son is starting to like to collect coins. He met a guy who showed him a military coin and since them he has asked if we can buy him coins that are made especially for collection.

I think collecting coins can be a little pricey so we will see if he outgrows it or if we have a coin collecter in our hands. So far he has collected a coin from England and one from Italy. Who knows what kind of special coins he can end up with if he keeps collecting all the way to his adulthood.

This summer heat is no joke. I have been sweating my butt off. I dont even want to imagine what my electric bill is going to be after running the AC all day. One of the first things I did was change the sheets that were on my bed and put some of the egyption cotton sheets I had. I wish they were some Sferra bed sheets but nope they were some regular ones from target.

The one good thing about egyptian cotton bed sheets is that the dont get as hot as other sheets. The higher the thread count the softer and better the sheets are. My kids took off all their flannel sheets and have put regular cotten ones on their bed.

Hopefully it doesnt get hotter than it has already. Its wishful thinking though because I know the real hot weather is yet to come.

Guest post of the week by Robby Sykes

The pilot episode of One Tree Hill is my favorite episode. I was intrigued from the beginning. Right away, the show established that it was the story of a pair of half brothers who were raised in the same small town by two different families. One of the brothers, Nathan, is a basketball star and very cocky. The second brother is named Lucas and he’s quiet, well-read and not in the limelight. Luke plays basketball in a small group in the park while Nathan is the star of the high school team. During the pilot, we meet Nathan’s girlfriend, Peyton Sawyer. She’s a troubled cheerleader whose parents are never around. We also meet Luke’s friend Haley, a witty girl who quickly becomes my favorite character. When half the basketbal! l team is suspended, the coach looks for new talent and Lucas is recommended as a phenomenal player. Coach Durham recruits Luke for the team, but Nathan doesn’t like Luke. In fact, they don’t even acknowledge each other as brothers even though they have the same father. The most memorable moment of the episode was watching Nathan and Luke play one-on-one. Luke wins in a clichéd last shot, but it still felt right. I love rooting for the underdog. I still watch One Tree Hill occasionally. I record it on my DVR via directv.

Safe and Sound in Cold Weather

Thanks for the guest post by Jo Levy

With cold temperatures and sometimes snowy and icy weather, winter presents more of a safety challenge than milder seasons. Being prepared and following a few common-sense safety tips can keep you safe and sound this season.

Whether you’ll be skiing, shoveling snow or simply going for a walk, always make sure that you dress appropriately for the season when heading outdoors. The best advice is to dress in layers when you’ll be exerting yourself in cold weather. In really frigid temperatures, it’s wise to pay particular attention to your extremities: feet, hands, ears and nose.

Safety indoors is just as important it is outdoors in the winter. Have a trained specialist inspect your heating system each year so you can be sure it’s running safely. If you must use a space heater, becareful to keep it at least three feet from anything that can burn, and make sure you have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Because winter weather can bring power loss, prepare an emergency kit when a storm is forcasted. In case of power loss, it’s best to have some sort of secondary heat source ready. If you do not, make sure you know where your community sets up emergency shelters. Before leaving your home during a storm, be sure the last thing you do is to set your home alarm from Allhomesecurity.com/

It’s mid january and I havent lost as much weight as I would have wanted. I have been tryin portion control but I want a diet that will show me more results. I want weight loss pills that work and will help me shed the weight that needs to come off.

I have been busting my butt to only lose 1 pound or two every two weeks. I want to be losing at least 3 or 4 pounds a week. I know thats a little too much wieght to lose but 1 pound every week or two is bad. I probably need to work out more along with watching what I eat and finding the right diet pills that will aid me in my quest to lose weight.

Why cant losing weight be more easier than it is.

I have been thinking over and over what I want to do. What career do I want to choose. I have been debating wether to pick cna or medical assistant or Pharmacy tech. I want to work in something where I help other people. I dont want to be wiping anyone’s butt thats for sure (even with safety gloves on I dont want to).

I dont like looking at blood so I can forget about being a nurse. I think everything is pointing to me being a pharmacy tech. I might not always be able to be in the front talking to customers but at least I will be helping them get their medications filled.

I have plenty of time to think of what I want to do. I just want to be sure that I make the right decision. What other career choices are out there that I would be good at ?

As if I didnt have things I needed to fix already in the house one of my kids decided to bust the lock on his door. It came with a cheap door lock and thats why I think the lock broke. I have always bought Kwikset locks and never had a problem. I am going to have to go to the store today and buy a kwikset lock. I also have to get spackling for the hole that my oldest put on the wall when she slammed open the bathroom door. I thought we had a wall protector behind the door but I guess not.

The dishwasher is broken and I am currently waiting for the repairman to get the part it needs. I really hope he hurries up with it because I will be busy next week and I dont know if anyone will be home to let him in. I really wish someone would have told me how much it takes to keep up with repairs in a house u own.

I have been busy helping my sis -inlaw find a place so I have had hardly any time to write in here. I have been running around like a chicken with her head cut off trying to get everything done. I have finally gotten the school supplies I needed to get for all three kids and I got school clothes for the girls. I still need to get a few items for the boys though.

Its been crazy hot over here and I am melting. For the past week its been between 100-106 degrees outside so as you can imagine I have been indoors. The kids are excited to go to school and I am happy that they feel that way. I used to love school up until junior high.

I have to go and take a shower and get ready for the day but when I get a chance I will write more and tell you what has been going on.