Hope and Progress

2011-12-03T20:19:00.000-08:00

HAPPY 6TH BIRTHDAY ADONIS..

In picture Andolis Jr.7, Adonis and Mia 5

2011-05-16T20:49:00.000-07:00

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**Share with your friends . . .
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Warehouse and Logistics Training Available

2011-05-02T12:22:00.000-07:00

Logistic Training Click On Pic:

The Morning Stomp

2011-03-24T15:30:00.000-07:00

A MEDITATION ON THE TWENTY-THIRD PSALM

2010-12-16T17:55:00.000-08:00

"Lord, you are:
A companion to my spirit-
Father and Shepherd of a life;
Perplexing at times for me.
Designing a purpose for me.

Fashioned in you,
I am in need of nothing
But the riches coming from
The depths of your love.

Lord, you are my Shepherd.
May your hands calm my rough waters
When I am tossed by swift currents
And
Fleeting wind.

May my soul be restored,
Healed,
Reconciled with body,
Delighting in its abode.
May the focus of my eyes stay fixed
Upon images of your face in all of
Creation.

Lord, you are my shepherd.
Anoint my head with your oil;
Bathe me with the sweet perfume
Of your Word.
Penetrate my spirit with your truths,
That I may reflect such
To a hungry world.

Fill my cup overflowing
With your presence,
That my heart may sing in jubilation
Songs of your unceasing love.

Lord, you are my Shepherd,
The bosom of your temple
Will be my dwelling place forever.
Lord, my Shepherd,
Blest am I, your sheep!"
Ms. Joanne Starks

Your friend,
Dorothy Valcàrcel, AuthorWhen A Woman Meets Jesushttp://us.mc1147.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=Dorothy@Transformationgarden.com

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Fun in the Sun May 2010

2010-07-12T17:56:00.000-07:00

Nephews Adonis and Jarrod. Fun in the sun. May 2010

Blueberry Smoothies

2010-07-12T17:53:00.000-07:00

Andolis Jr. and Adonis enjoying blueberry smoothies...Recipe to come..

2010-07-12T16:13:00.000-07:00

My Johnny, 16, mowing lawn June 2010..Actually he got mad because I was taking his pic and stopped mowing. What??
Teenagers??

Coupon Queen B

2010-05-31T10:24:00.000-07:00

Coupon Queen B

Follow through-quickly

2010-05-06T17:08:00.000-07:00

Make it clear that you mean what you say, and don't make threats-or promises-you won't keep. If you tell your 2-4 year-old, "You need to drink some milk at dinnertime," don't waffle five minutes later and let her have juice instead. If you warn her she'll have a time-out if she hits her brother, give her that time-out when the blow comes. Make sure your spouse or partner shares your rules and respects them as well, so that neither of you undermines the other.

In addition, make your follow-through speedy. You would never expect to have to shout "Don't run across the street!" five times before your child heeded you. Similarly, don't fall into the trap of repeating less urgent instructions, such as "Set your cup on the table," over and over again before expecting your child to comply. Gently guide your child's hand to place the cup on the table so she knows exactly what you want her to do..

Single Servings

2010-03-30T23:26:00.000-07:00

Keep portable snacks handy-and hold your food budget down-by buying items in bulk and making yur own single-serve bags. Check portion sizes on nutrition labels of cereal, baked crackers, or nuts, and fill zipper bags with one serving each. Then, your youngster can grab a nutri tious snack quickly.

Adonis's 4th Birthday!

2010-03-20T15:37:00.000-07:00

Happy 4th Birthday Adonis. December 2, 2009. Adonis 4, Isaiah, Andolis Jr 5., Jarrod. Back row D'andre, Anthony, and My Johnny 15.

2010-03-09T22:44:00.000-08:00

Adonis 4 and Andolis Jr. 5 1/2 doen Pearler Beads..

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Nephew Jarrod looken tired and mean after a long day. February 2010

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Aaaawwwww. Nephews Adonis 4 and Andolis 5 doing pearler beads. December 2009.

Kobe Bryant lucky shot 12-4-09 VS. Heat Buzzer Beater

2009-12-05T11:36:00.001-08:00

Ha. In your face Dwayne Wade. Wade ran to the locker room to get his cryen towl..

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That's me, Marsha, my son Andre, my sista Cosette and my manish grandson Adonis 3. Summer 2009..

Halloween at the White House

2009-11-06T13:13:00.000-08:00

Halloween Time
The First Lady, dressed as a cat woman, and President hosted a Halloween bash at the White House for schoolchildren and military families. Michelle hands out sweets to students from D.C., Maryland and Virginia schools.

2009-09-28T16:58:00.000-07:00

Cute Lil Baby Bears at Play

(Our daily Bread)Common Cents

2009-08-17T20:12:00.000-07:00

Common Cents
READ: Mark 12:41-44
[Jesus said,] “This poor widow has put in more than all those who have given to the treasury.” —Mark 12:43
In 1987, Mike Hayes, a freshman at the University of Illinois, found a unique way to finance his education. He convinced a popular columnist at the Chicago Tribune to ask his readers to “send in a penny for Mike.”
“Just one penny,” Hayes said. “A penny doesn’t mean anything to anyone. If everyone . . . looks around the room right now, there will be a penny under the couch cushion . . . or on the floor. That’s all I’m asking. A penny from each of your readers.”
In less than a month the fund was up to 2.3 million cents. Donations came in from all over the US, as well as Mexico, Canada, and the Bahamas. Mike eventually ended up with $28,000!
The common cent just isn’t worth much—unless it’s added to a whole bunch of other pennies. The woman we read about in Mark 12 gave the equivalent of a fraction of a penny, which was “all that she had” (v.44). But Jesus honored that little bit.
The widow’s sacrifice was an example and an encouragement to the disciples—and to us. She gave all she had. Have we ever been so generous? Jesus used an unnamed widow to teach us what giving is all about.
It was less than a cent, yet it was a priceless gift of love to God. — Cindy Hess Kasper

One grace each child of God can showIs giving from a willing heart;Yet, if we wait till riches grow,It well may be we’ll never start. —D. De Haan

God looks at the heart, not the hand; the giver, not the gift.

Devotional taken from Our Daily Bread(June 17, 2009) which I try to live by more every day..

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2009-08-14T16:22:00.000-07:00

Andolis at 3 years old. Get your hands up!!

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My nephews Adonis 2 and Andolis Jr. 4 at time of pic. Mom and I take care of them..

The Perfect Daughter

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2009-07-22T19:14:00.000-07:00

The President and First Lady watch the Fourth of July, 2009 fireworks in Washington DC

Super Foam-erator

2009-07-22T17:19:00.000-07:00

CLICK ON PICTURE TO ENLARGE..

In my quest for summer activities to entertain the boys for free or cheap I came across this easy bubble maker in our favorite kids magazine!!Go to: Family Fun Magazine for this and more cool things.

Super Foam-erator

Materials:

Plastic water bottle, empty

Scrap of terry cloth, such as an old wash cloth

Rubber band

Xacto knife

Bubble or dish soap

Small plate or flat lid

1) Using an Xacto knife, carefully cut the bottom off of a small water bottle.

2) Cover the bottom opening with a scrap of terry cloth and secure tightly with a rubber band.

3) Dampen terry cloth with a little water

4) Pour bubble or dish soap onto a plate and dip terry cloth end into soap.

5) Blow gently into top of bottle — have fun!

My nephews Andolis Jr 5, and Adonis 3, had a blast with this outside, it’d probably be fun in the bathtub as well. They decorated all of the outdoor furniture with foam and gave each other foam “hairstyles”. When you're all done playing, hose everything and every body off!

Day at the Gym

2009-06-15T22:32:00.000-07:00

You are in a crowded gym when you suddenly realize you need to fart.

The music is really loud, so you time your farts with the beat.

You let 5 strong and loud ones go back to back.

After a couple of songs, you start to feel better as you approach your stopping point .

As you are leaving the gym , people are really staring you down, and

that's when you remember: you've been listening to your iPod

He He Ha Ha

Summer Activities and Nutrition

2009-06-05T01:04:00.000-07:00

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As We Can! Partners, SUBWAY® restaurants , subwaykids.com™ and Scholastic are reaching out to thousands of teachers and parents and providing We Can! resources and activities to help empower youth, families, schools, and communities to adopt healthy behaviors and a We Can! attitude.

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2009-05-31T17:14:00.000-07:00

Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast Sticks

2009-04-09T18:14:00.000-07:00

1/2 cup peanut butter
8 slices sandwich bread
1/2 cup jelly (any flavor)
5 large eggs
1/3 cup milk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup maple syrup

Powder Sugar(optional)

1. Spread the peanut butter on 4 bread slices and the jelly on the other 4 slices, and combine to make 4 sammies.

2. In a wide, medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and vanilla.

3. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. When the butter is almost melted, dunk two of the sammies into the french toast batter and let the excess drip off. Place in the pan and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes for each side. Repeat with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 2 sammies. Pour powder sugar on a plate and roll french toast sticks in sugar till coated. Let cool slightly and cut into sticks; serve with the warm maple syrup.

Hugs and Hope

2009-03-14T05:36:00.000-07:00

"Happy Mail" Wanted!
Children fighting for their lives have very little to smile about. You can change that by sending them some "Happy Mail." Cheery cards give these kids a few more smiles, a little more hope, and a reason to get out of bed each day.
Experience the satisfaction of making a sick child's day and giving them something to look forward to. Send a card and a hug -- one of the smiles you create just might be your own!

Johnny's Stadium High School School Spirit

2009-02-17T10:48:00.000-08:00

SCHOOL SPIRIT

School Mascot/Logo: Tigers

School Colors: Blue and Gold

School Song

Oh, Gold and Blue,

We are so proud to be of you

traditions long tried and true

Will be upheld and made anew.

Oh, Gold and Blue

Your colors may be lost from view,

But ere we say adieu, the peak

Will show the Gold and Blue

(Repeat)

Fight Song

Go Stadium Tigers,

Fight the Blue-Gold way,

We've the vim, we're here to win,

For this is Stadium's day,

Rah-Rah-Rah

Go Stadium Tigers,

Fight for you and me.

We've got the spirit,

You're going to hear it.

Lead our team to victory!!

(Repeat)

Purple Cow Shakes

2008-12-01T11:07:00.000-08:00

My nephews, son and I have a great time making this.

1 small scoop vanilla ice cream

2 tablespoons grape juice concentrate

2 tablespoons milk

Place ingredients in a baby food jar. Close the lid and shake, shake, shake.

To make more double or triple ingredients and blend in a blender

Enjoy! For added fun, read the following poem.

The Purple Cow

I never saw a purple cow,

I never hope to see one!

But I can tell you, anyhow

I'd rather see than be one.

by: Gelett Burgess

2008-11-09T10:31:00.000-08:00

Johnny's characature of Obama.. October 2008

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