I Couldn't Resist

Okay, I know I'm going to be in trouble for this one but I couldn't resist. There is always a good blooper in a set of photos. That is why I always take extras. Hey, if she didn't have me to make fun of her then who would she have?
Work the camera baby. Work the camera.

Prom Night for My Little Princess

Yes, the big night has finally arrived. She woke up this morning with butterflies in her stomach and just couldn't wait for the big night. She had her hair appointment and make-up appointment all set for the day. Her nails were done last night. I thought she did a really good job in getting everything under control. Then, yes I said then, she realized she didn't have a clutch to put her things in. So, we made a mad dash to Walmart, Payless, Ross, Dress Barn and TJ Max. There was absolutely nothing. She ended up just grabbing a silver purse she already had and used that for the evening. I met her over at Val Vista Lake Country Club to take some pictures. What a crowd. There is a total of 30 in their group. What a great looking bunch of kids. They are heading over to B.J.'s for dinner. I can only imagine what that lucky waiter or waitress will be put through. She will be cruising in style too. One of her friend's got to borrow Mom's car for the night so they will be in an Audi convertible. Nice.
Here are some pics that I took of La Princesa and her friends. The guys she is with is not her boyfriend but only a friend. He was a good sport in being her date for the evening. Long story.

Gorgeous Easter Table and Muy Delicioso Treats

Wow. I can't believe Easter has come and gone. Time is really flying by. I think days go by quicker as we get older. Seems like when I was younger time just always ticked by. Now it seems like I get home from work and by the time I get everything done it is bedtime. Well, whatcha gonna do.
Any who, La Princesa had to work that Easter Sunday, which kind of bit the big one, but she didn't have to work a double shift. We ventured on over to the west side to enjoy Easter with La familia. All of my in-laws grandkiddos were there.
I didn't get a lot of pics from Easter, big regret, so I just decided to post a couple. Here is a pic of the beautiful table that the chicks sat at while the roosters sat at another table. Funny how my MIL likes seperating everyone. Of course the women talked about family, kids and life and the men were all about business. I liked her plan. Who wants to here about business on Easter Sunday. Yawn!
The next pic is of the muy delicioso treats my SIL made. They looked great and tasted yummy. If I wasn't rolling myself out of there when we left I probably would of hijacked a few for my secret cabinet. hehehe

The Shack

Books don't hold up too well in a teenager’s backpack. I bought this book new and then decided to let my daughter read it and now look at it. I was hoping to pass it on b/c it is such a good read but not sure how much longer it can hold up.
I would highly recommend this book. I finished it in a week. I know, not a record holder but in my life it is. I love the use of imagery in a book and this definitely has it.
I picked it up on a whim when I was passing through Barnes and Noble. Bad thing for me to do b/c there is always too much temptation for me there. Anyway, I saw it and read the back and thought this will be a good book to add to my pile of books that are waiting to be read. Well, this went from bottom to top b/c curiosity got the best of me. I'm sure everyone has their own opinion about this book but it made my top ten list. Definitely a good read.

Wife Swap?

Who would of thought that the blog that I posted on 5-3-08, I'm a Cheer Mom, would of sparked the interest of Wife Swap. Yes, I said Wife Swap. I posted the same blurb on our family website. The Hunkmeister reads all comments submitted on our website before publishing. Last week he received a submitted comment from the Casting Director from Wife Swap with information about the show and wanting to know if we were interested in submitting our story and if picked possibly audition, to be on Season 5. I thought the idea was totally hilarious. I asked him if he was going to publish the comment but he said he couldn't because it has her contact information plus there is a confidentiality statement below the e-mail.
If you’re curious to see what they are looking for you can Google: Wife Swap Casting Call for Season 5 Cheer.
We chose to pass with submitting our story. I told him that it would be pretty doubtful if we would be picked b/c I'm not an extreme Cheer Mom. Okay, I may be extreme in the fact that I wouldn't let my daughter quit in the middle of cheer when things started getting tough. She needed to be taught about perseverance and you all have heard of that old saying, "When Things Get Tough, the Tough Get Going. Not only that I forked over mucho dinero but that's beside the point. If I thought it would have been detrimental to her mental or physical well being I would of let her quit in a heart beat. I just knew that things started getting tough and the pressure was on. I told her once she got on that stage and made it through her first competition, she would be hooked. I was right. She loved it; after all she takes after her mother as far as the thrill of performing. Besides, she can't be a quitter. Cheer has been good for her. I know it has taught her a lot about team work and has given her a great sense of pride. She should feel very proud b/c I know I am very proud of her.

Trash Can Jenga, A Game The Family Can Enjoy

If you are looking for a new fun-filled game to play during these hard economic times, Trash Can Jenga is a game for you. It is suited for all ages, as long as you can reach the trash can. You can play solo or with as many players that wish to participate. Object of the game: Stack as much recyclable trash as you can without toppling the whole load. The player who places the last piece on the top and causes it to crash down is the loser and gets to take the trash out. This load lasted almost a week and came down last night, the night after this picture was taken. Warning! This game can go on for days so if you are planning a party or if you are a neat freak, this is not the game for you.