This is our story

One Little Word...

Each year I pick a word that will define me for the rest of the year. Last year the word was "Contentment" and I have to say I struggled with this word. Choosing a word makes it so much more easier for me than picking a New Years Resolution. Those I break and become disappointed in myself when I do. Using a word helps me to think about my actions through out the year and helps me better myself. This concept is one that I learned from Ali Edwards One-Little-Word. I participated in this class last year and became frustrated with the thought of opening myself up to find contentment. Sounds so silly now that I write it but at the time this was a place I was coming from. 

I joined again this year and each month we are given a prompt to help us look into the word we choose and what it truly means to us. This year my word is "Fearless"...

 My definition of this word: Strong Willed. Able to push through the storm of a shattered heart, broken spirit and tattered body emerging twice as graceful and independent then before.

I chose this word because: Its time for me to face my fears and move forward from these ghosts that haunt me. I need to challenge myself to not run but face them head on. Turning 50 this year has made it a goal of mine to stand up for ME!

My Favorite quote: Let me not pray to be sheltered from dangers but to be fearless in facing them . Let me not beg for the stilling of my pain, but for the heart to conquer it. let me not look for allies in life's battlefield but to own strength. Let me not cave in.

With this word I Invite: Forward movement, feeling strong, openess growth , possibilites and new beginnings.

I look forward to see where I will be one year from now after I face my fears head on!!!

Makes Me Smile

 

For the love of a car......

Big Boy is Home...

He is home and doing well....

I can't thank you enough for all your wonderful get well wishes and prayers. Big Boy had double pneumonia and being an asthmatic he did not know how in trouble he actually was. The doctor had to give him a lecture about his health. I just hope some of his words sunk in!!!

Before Austin became sick I did scrap a few pages...

 

I wish I could say they were my idea but both of them were lifted from Studio Calico Gallery. I fell in love with these two layouts and had to make them my own. 

This weekend will be a visit to the Grand National Roadster Show at Los Angeles County Fair Grounds. Then Sunday Austin and Brittney will be headed back to Kansas, (School starts back up again on Tuesday). I am praying that he stays well and does not have a problem once he is in Kansas. I feel so much better when he is close to home when he is sick. Panic sets in when I don't know what is happening with his health while he is away. The doctors have told him to consider Kansas as home once school is done. His health is so much better while he is there. Who knew????

Thanks for visiting I hope you enjoy your weekend where ever it may take you.....

Slowly Getting Better...

Brittney has been the best medicine any mom could ask for!

She has been by Big Boys side since he was admitted. Austin has had a hard time sleeping but is hoping tomorrow will be the day the doctor lets him go home. As of today his white blood cells were still high which meant there was still signs of infection. The night nurse scared him and told him it would most likely be Friday.  I think Dr.Brown will release him sooner if all goes well.

School starts back on Tuesday and they both need to pack. If Austin gets his way the car would be finished painted and on the trailer ready to go! I personally don't know what will happen. Just taken it one day at a time...

Thank you to all of you for your thoughts and prayers!{{{HUGS}}} from me to you...

Adult Children...

I have expressed before how difficult I find being a mother to adult children are but here I go again....

Big Boy is an Asthmatic and it does not take much for him to become sick. For the past months we have started allergy shots to help with his Asthma in hopes that it will reduce such flare ups. We found a doctor to administer the shots in Kansas so while he is away at college he is able to continue. I have tried over and over to explain how dangerous this disease can be. People die from Asthma... but what does Mom know she is an over possessive worry wart.

Austin has worked non-stop on his 32 Roadster to be ready for the Grand National Roadster Show next weekend. He has been living in Mira Loma at the shop working round the clock. The Shop as they call it is surrounded by farm land and him sleeping in this environment has not been healthy. Friday night he ended up in Urgent Care unable to catch his breath. After two shots and some medicine he was sent home. Yesterday I noticed he was not getting any better. I begged him to let me take him to Emergency and of course I was over exaggerating once again. He headed to the Shop and began to cut out his Upholstery and felt terrible. Not wanting to wake Pat or I up he called Brittney and she said "I am driving you to Emergency now". 

He has since been admitted and will remain there for the next few days. He has Pneumonia and is very sick. The doctor lectured him and told him how lucky he was and that his lifestyle needs to change. I pray that he listened to what was said. His health is in his hands now and all I can to is love and support. So frustrating to be the mother of an adult child who thinks he knows himself best.

The car will not be fininshed and he has so much to get done before he heads back next weekend. He will hate the fact that I wrote about him today and shared this photo but I just needed an outlet and this is where I come.

Enjoy your Sunday my loving Family and Friends....

Project Life

Our life has been rather crazy the last six weeks due to Pat's health. Two weeks ago we were called by the doctor to hurry and get to Emergency and have him check due to his Glucose Level was 481. Within hours we were scene by two different doctors and told Pat is a Diabetic. The two of us looked at each other and could not believe this was now another factor which would play into his health. First his heart and now Diabetes. We both wonder now if this was the cause of his heart to race??? We are both learning new diet and medicine and questioning health care these days. You are sent to one doctor then another and they all tell you they have the solution. It has been a very trying time just having faith has helped. My Mom in law has been a wonderful assets through all of this. She understands the diet and sugar levels in which he need to be healthy. My own brother is a diabetic and has given me a few pointers as well. Who knew that once you turn 50 your health could change so drastically? 

I have sat at my computer and thought about writing but never felt the desire. I promised my self I was going to blog at least three times a week. This is why I do not do well with New Years Resolutions.

What I did start this year was Project Life....

 

and I have been surprisingly keeping up with the system. It may not be as fancy as my other Scrappy Friends but it is documenting our life and I am ok with just that....

if your still here thanks again for checking in......I hope to blog a little bit more but no guarantees... Have a wonderful Friday Evening and thanks again for stopping by!!!!

SEVEN

Today my baby

turned SEVEN.....

he celebrated at school with his wonderful friends....

then this evening we finished off our celebration at Farrells Ice Cream Parlor...

The night has ended and I am at a loss for words. I think my head is still pounding from the beating drum and the many birthdays celebrated this night at Farrells. What I do want to say is this miracle baby has brought our family such

love...joy...beautiful gift....

it's going to be a happy friday around here for sure.
hoping tomorrow has you giddy too!

Disney Fun Day...

 

We surprised Kaden and missed school Friday to have an early celebration! Kaden turns seven this coming Thursday and with me on Jury Duty and Pat at his doctor appointments we could not find the perfect day. So last minute we asked the boys and they made their day available for Kaden. It was a nice day in the mid 70s and sunny. It so hard to find an activity in which we can all partake with such a large age gap. Kaden chose the rides and everyone was happy to wait in line along with him. Star Tours was first, then the Matterhorn and Crazy Train (Thunder Mountain). I have to say it was crowded it came to me that many schools were still on break and the wonderful weather brought them all out. At first I was worried but we made it through the day and hit everyride we had planned on. By 4:30 we went over to Espen Zone for dinner to sit and rest between our next load of rides.

I have to say they had just as much fun there as they did at Disneyland. As the night ended I became sad just knowing this will probably be the last time we will head to Disneyland as a family.But if this was the last time I would not of changed a thing the day could not of been any better. Thank you boys for being such a good brothers to Kaden and help him celebrate his special day. 

Our week is full of celebrations and fun. I hope you all have a fantastic week...

HaPpY NeW YeAR

 

 

So many years I have had expectations about New Years Eve. 26 years ago I put ona beautiful dress had dinner in Los Angeles and by midnight I was engaged to the love of my life.As I have gotten older I expect less out of New Years Eve. I still think a night of getting dressed up and staying up until the early hours sounds nice! I don't expect much out of the evening,other than spending time with my loved ones. This never leaves room for much dissappointment. A quiet night with a glass of wine, pajamas and a movie is the way we will spend our night. This is far from disappointing. Maybe tommorrow I might say it was a let down after all but as I write this is what we've planned. I am so ready to throw 2011 calendar away! I have no idea what this year will hold, but it feels good to start a new. That gut level of hope where anything is possible...I love this!!! I hope you all have a safe,happy...New Years Eve... Love & New Year Wishes Trina

Made to Love...

After reading Carissa Fox's Blog I too fell in love with these darling bracelets...

I love how different each one is and have become obsessed with my Made with Love bracelets. I was lucky enough to find a set in my stocking from Santa... that guy seems to know everything. Even though they are unique and fun they help Women and Children in need in Africa, Brazil, and Haiti. After receiving this set from Santa I went ahead and ordered the Maison Rose Stretch Bracelet. 

made from recycled plastic ( sO cool )...
the stretch wrap around bracelet is awfully handy too.
need to throw your hair up in an impromptu pony... TA DAH...
there you have it... a cute band right there on your arm you can use!
if your not wearing it around my wrist... it looks great around your neck.
it looks pretty darn neat worn long with a tunic!
really... there are loads of ways to wear it!

Hope you are all enjoying your time off! We are just loving beinging a family of five! Have a wonderful day....