Ants Bite

I was moving plants around and cleaning up our front area. I dug my hands in the earth and it felt like I had glass pieces all over my fingers. I quickly went inside to wash the area. I couldn't see anything. 10 minutes later my fingers began to swell. Its been about 10 hours and my hand is still very swollen and there are two sting areas. One on my pinkie and one on my middle finger. My fingers and knuckles are still very swollen and pretty painful. Now that I'm starting to feel them again its starting to itch and burn on those stung areas. I saw a black and yellow centipede, like the picture,  in the ground shortly after along with fire ants. I don't know what happened but I pray it resolves soon. I hate my life on Benyadryl. I'm not sure it helped the swelling earlier but at least I was able to sleep.

Lesson Today: Wear Gloves when Gardening! DUH!


** Update: Well, they are only FIRE Ant bites and they are forming those little puss pockets finally. After a day of swollen hands they are finally starting to ITCH like crazy! I ONLY have 4 bites but man I must be allergic!**

WHY DO I WANT TO EAT CLEAN?

8 years ago I had a Vegetarian roommate, and I guess it was her who sparked the interest for not eating  meat. It was so foreign to me, I thought it was impossible. Then a couple years later I met some Vegan friend in Missouri and became more intuitive asking so many questions. I've made posts about not eating meat, and then I was eating it again. For the past two years I've had several months on Vegan or Vegetarian and then fall off the wagon hard. I was embarrassed to tell people I didn't eat meat, or drink milk. I didn't want to cause controversy or even conversation about my diet. I didn't want a label, so in group situations I would not eat the way I was eating.  I would go weeks without meat, but even one bite of meat, usually in a social situation or pressed by someone else would ruin it all.  The next day I would have meat, then next day and then the next. To the point where all I'd want is meat, then cookies, chips, and junk food. Adam would walk up to me and say what about the Veggies I bought you, you want a salad? And I would turn up my nose and want nothing to do with it.

The last time this happened I realized I was addicted to processed foods. I realized I was wanting the wrong things and I need to fix it quick. With prayer and lots of study  I realized I want to eat Raw Whole Foods diet. I want Heavenly Father's food. I spent some time reading and re-reading the Word of Wisdom, and cross referencing the Old Testament, Moses and Abraham. Learning what I could about food, and what Heavenly Father wanted me to know. I didn't want to do something unpleasing, drastic, and I no longer feel like I am. I would always give the excuse  of needing moderation in all things, and quit eating Vegan just for rancid cheese. I've now realized, I need moderation in all GOOD things. My journey is to find and cherish those good things.  I think focusing my eating on a Low Fat Raw Vegan lifestyle is what will give me the vibrant life I want.  Does this mean, I'll never have cooked foods, or I'll never eat oils or whatever? No, I don't know!! I still believe the Lord has blessed me with so many food options.  I'm not explaining myself anymore to people. I'm not feeling guilty anymore about food and how I eat it. I'm going to try to eat what I feel is right, no matter which way I eat it! I know its a self-mental complex I have to feel the need to explain myself and please others. I hope that too goes away! Finally, I'm doing something to please myself.

Food is Medicine!! 

Here is what I want from eating CLEAN ... 

I want clarity of mind.

I want more patience with my children.

I want to be more tolerable with my family.

I want energy to play with my kids

I want to eliminate my anxiety.

I want greater strength, even in my hands I can't open bottles sometimes.

I want healthy vibrant not very sick pregnancies.

I want my autoimmune disease eliminated.

I want joy and peace.

I want my family to know I'm healthy.

I want to move my body and not have difficulty lifting my own weight. I'm not huge, I've had 3 babies and each one has left me with 10 pounds of unnecessary fat.

I want a slim body, or my natural body to take over

I want the energy and vitality to love my husband better.

I want to maintain my childishness innocence, and feel youthful.

I want to enjoy and delight in God's food.

I want to allow food to be my medicine.

I never want to see a doctor again. 

I want greater knowledge and quicker understanding.

I want to run and not be weary. 

I want to grow my hair long, I've been having so much trouble.

I want to be a greater example of clean living for my family.

First 5 Days on Banana Island!

I recently joined the forum 30 Bananas A Day so I can have some greater guidance, and example from people who live a life style that is interging and real to me. I'm in need of a serious cleanse. I was using their blog option for the week, but decided to transport those week of interies to my daily blog full of good morning kisses and sweet good nights. This is diffidently something that is in my life right now. I want to remember it.

BLOG:

I've decided to really launch my NEW life, I needed a SERIOUS detox and back to reality. I've been living a partial flip floppy whole foods diet for 2 years but only a couple months at a time, and when I fall... I FALL!!  To the point where looking at a green leafy thing is gross, and I'm achying for a cookie. If that doesn't describe addiction completely.. because I know it is. I'm tired of being addicted to nasty crappy food. I know in my heart Earth's foods, God's food is what will heal me, and make me strong.

SO, here I am trying again. I bought myself TONS of Bananas and I think my husband is even excited for me. (Plus, he's been eating his fair share of nana's too!)

DAY 1:

Easy peasy! I started mid day after a Mono meal of Pineapple because that was what I had. Then for lunch I had 8 under ripe bananas. YUCK! I guess I never realized what I was eating my whole life wasn't ready for me to be eaten. But I ate them, and felt great full. But right away I could tell it wouldn't be so great to digest. For dinner I went to EVERY store around looking for ripe bananas. I found a few boxes of baby bananas ready to eat. So, I had 5 babies. Then I remembers I had frozen ripe bananas! So, I had my first BananaMylk with 1/2 frozen, 1/2 babies. YUMM YUMM!! My husband had some and said.. "what did you put in this?" I said BANANAS & Water! He asked me 5 more times because there are something so special and spicy and wonderful! 

My tummy felt WAY sick that night. I was grumbly and full. My dreams that night were me throwing up.. it felt like I was dreaming that for hours.. throwing up. Weird.

DAY 2: 

BananaMylk for Breakfast, 10 Baby Bananas for Lunch, and I went back to those ripping bananas and when I grabbed one, it fell off into my hand. Just like Banana Girl described.. It was screaming EAT ME! What a difference the way the bananas tasted today. However, for dinner I had 5, and couldn't take it. Then a couple hours later felt grumbly so I went and had 2 more.. but I was SO FULL!! I made or even went over my Cronometer calorie. I also drank TONS of water today! More than I have in a long long time! 

I have energy, and I wish I could move more!! 50 Squats two days in a row have made me sore. It's bedtime and I'm feeling sick again. My tummy aches, and it's grumbling. I don't feel the got-to-go feeling but I don't feel happy either. I think I need more water!

I'm waiting for the day where I notice something great happen! I'm waiting for the sign of being cleansed.. and really launching into a Raw Lifestyle. I guess my next shopping trip will be Bananas.. but I am excited to stock my fridge with TOO MUCH FRUIT! 

My kids will love it!

Well Glo DAY 3

You are doing great! Last night was really awful though. I had so much energy, I just couldn't fall asleep. My body must have been begging for Cardio but I just didn't give it. So falling asleep was really hard. My tummy ached really bad, but I wasn't hungry and I didn't want to eat anything. I finally fell asleep and I think I woke up too early. My body was aching for more rest. I'm going to bed early tonight!

I woke up and drank my water! YUM! and made BananaMylk with my now perfectly ripe Puerto Rican Bananas! I had 8 big ones and 2 babies in my Mylk. It was very delicious! I heard that I could have lettuce and celery but I just don't have the desire for it yet. 

Making lunch for the family was easy and I didn't have any desire to eat what I was making like I had in the past when trying to eat better. I even made hubs a salad and although I know those things are super good for me, I just wasn't interested. My cravings are gone, and my body is not gittery. I have tons of energy! I finally gave myself some cardio today. I was nervous because after 10 jumping jacks I'm wiped out.. or even 30 seconds of running. I just didn't think I could do it. However, I just started jumping!! And Jumping and Jumping!! I did like 80 jumping jacks. Which is kind of big for me. (lame i know). And I started jogging in place, and jogging and jogging.. and then running around the room. I'm starting to tear up a little writing this because I would usually have a side cramp in seconds or get just quit. Even when my calf started to hurt, I just did cardio in a different way.. and different trot. I didn't want to stop but eventually after 10 or 15 minutes I did just sit down.. and then got right back up and walked the house. I know I'm in a already sweaty P.R. but I never sweat before working out. I'm not even sure if this counts as a workout but I was so sweaty, and my skin was super itchy and red, especially around my heart! I feel so good!! I hope I remember this in a few weeks or when I run into difficult situations!

Had more water, and now I'm on to lunch. BANANAS!! I'm letting a Plantain ripen on my counter and I can't wait to try it one day! I know that i have grumpy moments and upset tummy but I'm cheering it on!! I know that it is clearing me OUT!! 

I wonder which day is most difficult!?

DAY 4

I almost forgot what day it was.. maybe because I don't care anymore about getting though it. I'm just trying to get into my Bananas like Freelee the Banana Girl suggests. Today was the first day I had some adversity. I woke up and had my water, and Banana Mylk then i suddenly became very dizzy. I was worried that I might be doing something wrong for my body. I then realized I hadn't really experienced many detox side effects yet. I was feeling suddenly sick and ripped off a piece of Romaine Lettuce and put it up to my lips to see if I wanted it. I just didn't. So, I just carried on. Hoping the Toxins will pass. I then was socializing at lunch time and so glad I brought my bundle of bananas. The cooking food smelled good, and I started to crave just a little bit. Then I started eating my bananas and the hunger went away. I felt bad inside by not eating the food I was offered. It still makes me feel so rude.

While eating my now very ripe Bananas. I almost felt sick again and overwhelmed by the sugary sweetness of the bananas. I'm not a sugary lover in general, and I don't really know what this is all about but UCK! SO overly sweet! I had Mylk for dinner and it was very satisfying. The only worry I have is not enough side effects because I know I'm toxic, but I don't feel the cleansing part. My Hydrodenitis sores are still around, and I didn't have as much clarity today. I actually felt very sleepy and a bit dizzy. I also haven't passed the toxic waste from my body at all today. That makes me worried. 

I hope the Bananas I bought today ripen up a bit by dinner time tomorrow or I might run into problems!

P.S. Breadfruit grows a lot on the island. Tons of fun fruit I've never tried does. I'm new to Puerto Rico, but I'd like to try it if I can figure out how it is when it is ripe.

DAY 5:

I started to read The 80-10-10 diet yesterday and the first chapter was so fun. I ran into the living room 12 times to share with hubby the coolness I was learning. I was happy to see he agreed and understood everything I was saying. (except the cheese thing) 

I'm having an odd rash on my neck near my lymph's. It is really bad when I'm sweating and cleaning the house. I'm not sure if its an effect of detox. Other than that it was a simple day. I also was thinking about the "recommended" calories. I heard I needed 2500 calories, but I'm a bit over weight and I don't even eat that many now. I found it very difficult the past few days to eat that much without feeling very uncomfortable. Today I ate when I was hungry and consumed an amount of calories that I was normally getting to the others days when I felt full, which was about 1800. I believe I need to listen more to my body about how much food I need and how many calories I need to feel full. It's been a fun day otherwise. I went swimming, I have tons of energy. I really need some more sleep. I want to stay up late and watch videos about LFRV, or read but I know I need more sleep. I guess I've lost about a pound a day, but I'm not concerned with that right now. I expect it to take time. I'm doing this for other reasons which I will post soon.

I made eggs for the kids for dinner. The 2 little babies didn't like them. I thin they've been consuming bananas on the sneak! :) But I actually gagged when I was serving them and cooking them. All I could think about was Chicken Discharge. It really grossed me out. It smelled awful, it looked awful. I honestly believe I am gaining a greater emotional connection to animals around me, and my role as a human, which I had never bothered with before. 

My favorite part of the book last night was the image of us walking into a farmer market, fruit stand and being surrounded by sweets fruits and vegetables. I mean just thinking about it right now, it makes me breathe in deep and salivate. I just want to dive right in and gobble all the juiciness up. That feeling is natural. Then imagine when we walk into a butcher shop or when I walk past the meat and fish counter in the grocery store. It smells gross and kind of uneasy. I manage to take it home without "dripping" everywhere and cook it, and then cover it with condiments. Very Interesting!! :) hehe

I'm excited for the morning. All I had for day 5 was BananaMylk, I enjoyed it very much! I can't wait to have it again in the morning! I wonder if I'll experience some more detox symptoms. I just don't feel a lot. I think detox will take several months on the cellular level.

My Fighting Green Drink

Yes, I too am loving my daily Green Drink/ Green Smoothie. Have I noticed a weight loss yet?? no. Have I noticed better health?? not really. I guess I've got some other things to work on. Have I noticed it's addictive quality, curve of appetite and added energy! YES!

Unfortunately , I don't own a BlendTec or VitaMix so I have to be careful what i put in.. like key limes leave too much rind and cashews are a no- go either..

Here are some favorites (and other ideas) I add to my green drink fresh or frozen (not everything at the same time.. but you can if you want too!) Make your breakfast a Mean Green Super Strong Fighting Machine!!

Coconut Milk

Orange Juice

Grape Juice

Fresh Spinach

fights: age-related muscular degeneration, cancer, cataracts, fibrosis, night blindness

aids: memory and vision

Kale

fights: allergies, cancer, heart disease, age-related muscular degeneration

aids: bones and vision

Cranberries

fight: allergies, colon cancer, heart disease, urinary track infections

Blackberries

fight:allergies, cancer, heart disease, high cholesterol

aid: regularity and weight control

Blueberries

fight: cancer, heart disease, urinary track infection, wrinkles

aid: memory

Raspberries

fight: allergies, cancer, heart disease, high cholesterol

aid: regularity

Strawberries

fight: birth defects, cancer, constipation, heart disease

aid: memory, regularity, wound healing

Papaya

fights:cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure

aids: immune function, vision, wound healing

Pineapple

fights: cancer, heart disease

aids: digestion, immune function

Mango

fights: cancer, heart disease

aids: digestion and vision

Banana

fights: cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney stones, premenstrual syndrome, stroke

aids: energy 

Avocado

(so yum!)

fights: cancer, dry hair, heart disease, high cholesterol

aids: weight loss

Yogurt

fights: cancer, canker sores, diarrhea, high blood pressure, yeast infection

aids: bones, digestion, immune function, and weight control

Honey

fights: allergies, stomach problems, so much more..

aids: wound healing, weight loss, athletic performance, antiseptic, antibiotic

Key Lime

Collard Greens

Flax Seed

This handout accredits the "Giant Book of Kitchen Counter Cures, by Karen Cicero and Colleen Pierre for the food information.

Add new things! Let me know your favorites!!
Mix it Up and Love it!!

xoxo

You Are What You Eat...

....so eat well!

Here are some "Whole Food Signatures" that I have a document of at my home. I'd like to post my favorite "handouts", if you will, notes I've taken and things I have lying around. I want to keep them safe but in my effort of de-cluttering I want to put my information somewhere not in my house to take up more room, but I want it to look at again. Note: in many cases I am paraphrasing the document details. This information is not my own..  and in this case and many cases down the road, I don't have any sources for. If i do, I'll mention the original source!

The idea of Whole Foods Signatures are that whole foods resemble the body organ or physiological function and it is a  benefit to that part of the body to the eater. In my effort of whole foods living (we will talk about that more as I become more successful), this was fascinating to me while I focus on improving my eating habits. These are based off the most recent scientific research on these fruits and veggies.. or that is what my paper says! Also, these foods probably benefit so much more to our body.. this is just a few of the studies benefits!

CARROT: A slice of carrot looks like the human eye.  The pupil, iris, and radiating lines look just like the human eye and carrots greatly enhance blood flow to and the function of the eye.

TOMATO:  A tomato has four chambers and is red. The heart has four chambers and is red. Tomatoes are heart and blood food!

GRAPES: Grapes hang in a cluster that has the shape of a heart. Each grape looks like a blood cell. Grapes are also heart and blood vitalizing foods.

WALNUT: Of coarse a walnut looks just like a little brain. It has a left and right hemisphere, upper cerebrums, and lower cerebellums. Its wrinkles and fold resemble the neo-cortex. Walnuts help develop over 3 dozen neuron-transmitters for brain function.

KIDNEY BEANS: Yes, they look exactly like a human kidney.. they also heal and help maintain kidney function.

CELERY, BOK CHOY, AND RHUBARB (and more):  These look just like bones and target bone strength. Bones are 23% sodium and these foods are 23% sodium. If you don't have enough sodium in your diet the body pulls it from the bones, making them weak. These foods replenish our skeletal needs.

EGGPLANT, AVOCADOS, AND PEARS: These foods target health and function to the female womb and cervix. They also look just like them. Did you know, when a woman eats 1 avocado a week it balances hormones, sheds unwanted birth weight (I'm waiting for this one to kick in!) and prevents cervical cancers. And how profound is this?.. It takes 9 months to grow an avocado from blossom to ripened fruit. P.S.There are over 14,000 photolytic chemical constituents of nutrition in each on of these foods, science has only studies and names 141 of them.

FIGS: Figs are full of seeds and hang in twos whent hey grow. Figs increase the motility of male sperm and increase the numbers of sprem as well to overcome male sterility.

OLIVES: Olives assist the health and functions of the ovaries.

GRAPEFRUITS, ORANGES, AND OTHERS: Citrus fruits look just like the female mammary glands.  They assist health of the breast and the movement of lymph in and out of the breast.

ONIONS: Onions look like body cells. Onions help clear waste materials from all the body cells. they produce tears which wash the epithelial layers of the eyes.

A Mother of Sons!!

I've been allergic to the computer lately, or rather the ickies of pregnancy has kept me away for the past few months! Not only could I not go into my work room where my candle shop would make me SO SICK, seeing the computer screen would make me dizzy! Now that things are feeling normal again, other than this familiar belly bump I am developing, things are getting back in order!

IN late OCTOBER we are expecting the arrival of out third BOY!!!

I was telling myself how relieved I would be to have another boy because I was nervous for the drama and needs of a girl that I've never experienced. Then the day before we found out I wanted that cute big eyed princess to do her hair and dress up!

A spotted right away that it was a little boy! I was a little bummed but I'm getting over it and on to name choices and getting ready to welcome my prince!

The one who took it the hardest was No.1! When we looked at the pics and told me we were having a BOY he started to BAWL " I want a baby sister!!!" I couldn't help but cry too! It was so sweet, and so special! The rest of the day there were little break downs crying for a girl, but I think he is getting use to the idea of another baby brother! Poor kiddo, he even came to me the next day and told me I'm having a baby boy and a baby girl!! Sorry bud, just one this time!

A girl gave him the excuse to be soft and sweet, I'm gonna have to really protect this baby from the rowdy but loving BIG BROTHERS!!! I'm a little out numbered, a lot excited, and teeny bit nervous but I feel  privileged to be a mother of sons!!

xoxo- Glo

P.S. 8 Years ago today, I graduated High School! It is so crazy I could have done that two more times and it felt like the world while I was there!!

Work Party '11

Fuzzy Coat!

I love my curly hair! :)

Adam's Work Party

We went to Adams work party this month! I really wanted to win a 360 Xbox with a Kinect. I didn't even know if that was an option but I thought that would be fantastic! It was the first prize given away!! But not to us. Actually it was the second year we went and didn't have our name called. Some people had their names read two and even three times. I don't know how that happens but it was another year of waiting for 3 hours of prize winning and not winning :/... I just needed a minute to complain! At least I got to dress up and have a dinner date out! That felt great! My hair didn't keep but it was a nice night with A!! And great food! I am going to miss Pork! This was the last night I ate meat for my new 2011 goal! :)

Going For It!

I was that person who looked at these VEGETARIANS and would say to myself, "I could NEVER do that! I love my meat!" Last year a couple times during my feast on a steak or chicken I felt like such an animal! It took some work chewing up the yummy meat and even more work having my tummy digest it.

In my effort to choose a New Years resolution I wanted to do something in addition to exercise that will help my body be healthier! I decided last Wednesday that I would not eat meat for the rest of 2011! Then I will see where I stand! I really want to do this because it seems like I CANNOT! I can't believe I am so weak inside that i think I cannot go without meat for one whole year. So I am gonna Go FOR IT! Here we are at day 5, meatless and loving it! I am enjoying creating new recipes and I actually feel SO much better even within just 5 days!

I told Adam about my new life goal and he kind of laughed at me. He knows how much I love my food! Then he said it was a great idea! He said we aren't meat eaters anyways! We have herbivore teeth! The only meat teeth are our K9's and our front teeth are for nuts and berries!! Isn't he funny! I secretly think he is excited for me!!

I am gonna GO FOR IT!!

25 Years.

I celebrated my 25th birthday yesterday! Kisses to Claire and Jeanie who sang to me and brought me a sweet gift. Kisses to Cindy who gave my the last $ of her fun money. Kisses to my Mom & family for an awesome Scentsy order and $ for something great!! and Extra kisses to Adam and my boys for the gifts they got me!!

Maybe now that i am 25 I will remember how old I am! I thought I was 21 until I remembered I'm turning 25 this year!! These 25 years have been so packed with LIFE, it is beautiful and amazing!

I am extremely grateful to have the fullness of the Gospel in my life! I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Christ Gospel on earth today! I feel so blessed to have the knowledgeof my Savior- this is the ONLY thing that has brought me to this day!

I have Amazing parents! My Father who watches over me from the Heavens and a Mother who teaches me all she knows! A loving husband who reminds me to be better everyday! Who loves me though all my ugly times and remind me I have a Heavenly Father who loves me though all my ugly times too!! And TWO amazing children!! What a fantastic responsibility I have and a wonderful gift here on earth!

Through these years I've had the opportunity to receive an education in education! I know teaching is a gift I have and I need to utilize it in the career I have now, with my children and with my friends and neighbors! I've been blessed with a movable healthy body! I need to take better care of it and get it more active so I can have it 25 more years just as healthy and movable!! I have been able to MEET so many people who have changed my life!! Growing up in a military home I've met so many people! I feel honored to say I know someone in so many places! Name a state and I can tell you someone I know from there or who lives there now!! (That could be a fun game! lol. Vermont and New Hampshire I might loose at!)

Anyways- This rambling is all for one thing! Thank God for the body and life I have!! To share with you the appreciation I have for you and desire in my heart I have to serve you!! And the desire I have in my heart to serve the Lord. I hope to use my next 25 years in service to the work he would have me do!! Starting in my home!! xoxoxo

Thanks for all the Birthday love!
xoxoxo- Glo

What Get's Me Excited!!

After reading Felicity's blog, I was inspired to list the things I found fun! However, it was really hard for me. I guess I don't know how to have fun!! or I just don't do fun things so instead I made a list of 20 things I get excited about! They might be lame 'cuz I get excited easily!

What makes me Giddy!!
(in no particular order)
20.Sea World
19.Getting my nails done, a massage, or eyebrows waxed. Anything to spoil me really!
18.Watching Fireflies
17.Compliments
16.Playing Games
15.Having the chance to dance
14.Sharing Scentsy
13.Date Nights
12.Cooking for people and making a mess in the kitchen!!
11.Swimming
10.Wearing Colored Contacts
9. When A wants to hold my hand
8. Getting my teeth cleaned :)
7. Trying on shoes
6. Raiding my mom's closet
5. Having $ to buy my kids a toy
4. Stopping by a friends how without notice
3. Going to the Book Store
2. Getting flowers!- lame I know but it makes me cry like every time!
1. Teaching in Church- (except primary is a surprising challenge)

Oh, and I had to add 3 things I didn't like at all:
3. Being Rejected or Corrected :(
2. Killing bugs! It must be done but it makes me sad a little!
1. Doing Dishes!!!

The end!! You try!!
Xoxo Glo

Party All the Time.

I know I've been a bit Scentsy crazy lately but I fell so hard and I want everyone to love it just like me. The very first thing I thought about at my friends party was "This is it! This is what I want to spend my time doing other than kids and family". Adam has been telling me to find an interest, a hobby, make some goals and work towards something. I was struggling. I started making a list, I bought some seeds to plant an herb garden (which hasn't started), I wanted to learn about Montessori education, to learn to sew, etc. I was having a hard time finding something I'd love, could find time to do, and could afford. I prayed for it, and then Scentsy arrived!

I've always known I wanted to get into direct sales because I can do it from home, but I couldn't afford a monthly payment or an upfront $300-$600. When I found out Scentsy was only $99 to join and it provided all I needed to make a business, I was THRILLED!!

The initial reason I wanted to join was so I could go to parties all the time! I want to meet more women and mingle more. I know this kind of interaction will make me healthier and happier! So, Adam and I chatted and decided this was the perfect thing for me! Since I signed up I've been having so much fun setting up my Scentsy section, joining my team calls, sharing the scents and meeting new people! It's still so new to me but for the first time ever I'm starting to understand how to make GOALS! I am learning so much and I'm so excited!

Now, I need my friends and family to help me out! LET'S THROW A PARTY or order online!! I'll send you a basket party so you too can earn free products and 1/2 price items! We will make it fun! Scentsy is the safest wick-less candle. The company is awesome! The scents are genuine. I want to encourage all of you to check out my website, learn about the Scentsy product, the Scentsy story and when you fall in love- join my Scentsy Family to spread the word, succeed, and have more fun!!

So like I said, LET'S PARTY!!
Sign up to host a party NOW or call me/ message me. If you're long distance or can't hold a house party I'll send out a basket party. Just for setting a date YOU'LL get a FREE Travel Tin from me along with all the awards from being host!!

So, CALL ME, EMAIL ME and let's talk SCENTSY!!

gloengwickless@gmail.com
Loves.

What's in a Decade!? Here's To 2010.

2000

* Got My Braces Off *
* Dance Team *
* Finding New High School Friends *


2001

* First Job at Red Lobster *
* In the Musical Once Upon a Mattress *
* Learning how to drive *
* Learned what the Trade Center was *
* Varsity Cheerleading (what made me most happy) *


2002

* First Kiss *
* Mother Goose in Nutcracker *
* Drivers License *
* Sweet 16 *
* Parents got Divorced *
* First Boyfriend experience *


2003

* First Concert on my own Good Charlotte/New Found Glory *
* Moved to Pensacola, FL for 2 months *
* Graduated High School *
* Moved to Tampa, FL *
* Worked at Steak-n- Shake *
* Started College at University of South Florida *
* Joined Kappa Delta Sorority *


2004

* Became active in THE Church *
* Moved to Mountain View, CA for the summer *
* Worked for Recruiting Station (fav job) *
* Went to San Francisco *
* Moved to Orem, UT *
* Worked at Famous Footwear *


2005

* Attended College at Utah Valley State College *
* Worked at Ken Garff Nissan *
* Bought First Car *
* Went to Las Vegas *
* Obsessed with Institute & Institute dances *


2006

* Prep for Mission *
* Started Elementary Education Program *
* Moved to Provo, UT*
* Met A *
* Received Mission Call to Fresno, CA *
* Got Engaged ...oops! *


2007

* Mom moved back from Cuba *
* Got Married *
* Got Pregnant *


2008

* Student Taught 4th Grade *
* Had a Baby *
* Graduated College *
* Mom fought Cancer *
* Moved to Olive Branch, MS *


2009
* Moved to Branson, MO *
* A totaled car *
* Got Pregnant, Again *

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

H A P P Y N E W Y E A R 2010

Nesting.

I came home after our trip and was sick for 3 days. J too. We are slowly getting better but after 2 days in bed and the dishes piling up I got to work yesterday. I probably shouldn't have gone none stop for 10 hours or moved all that heavy furniture because I am feeling the pain today but my house feels fresh and clean again. Well- At least the living/dining room area! Someone told me today that I am nesting too early. I beg to differ! I have a ga-jillion things on my list and although it may look like a sparkly clean room, the other rooms are being destroyed with all the stuff I don't know where to put!

I have 10 more weeks until this baby is due. So- I'm saying a round 2 more months!! I think thats a great time to get out the baby things, make some more room, and get things a ready! Then I can just pile new things up and stare at it for 5 weeks!! lol.

My Personal To-Do List:
(outside of the everyday routine)
Front:
Re-arrange Living room with Rocker
Re-Organize DVD's & CD's
Re-Organize Games
Wash Living Room Walls
Wash Dining Room Walls
Wash Kitchen Walls
Re-hang pictures
Wash Washer and Dryer Room
Re-Organize Wash Room
Organize Coat Closet
Organize Kitchen Cupboards
Clean Fridge
Organize Can Cupboard w/ new system
J's:
Make Room in Js Drawers
Re-Organize Js Bookshelf
Re-Arrange J's Closet
Sort through Baby Boxes, pick out neutral things
Pull Out Bouncer & Car Seat, Wash
Gather GoodWill Bags
Clean Fans
Back Room:
Put Christmas Stuff Back into Boxes
Re-Organize BookShelves
File
Put things away in my closet
Bathrooms:
Wash Walls
Re-Do Under the Sinks
Re-Organize linen closet with blankets from Js drawers
Buy New Shower Curtain Liner
Change Shower Curtains
BedRoom:
Wash Curtains
Re- Organize Dresser Drawers
Re-Organize Jewerly Box
Sort Through Makeup & Toiletries
Set Up Pack-n-Play Bassinet
Move Bed
Find Place for Circle Table
Find Place for things from night stand
Wash and Pile New Baby things
Pack Hospital Bag

Ok- That's a start! I'm getting tired writing it!! Wish me luck! I think I'll go join Jo during NAP time!! What's your plans for the New Year!?!

Playing Catch Up.

I took a blog break. The computer makes me dizzy and headachy. Plus, I found myself writing and worrying about everyone else and not focusing on myself and my family. It almost makes me want to go private so my personal junk can stay personal and only the ones who love me love me will care to read. BUT then I figured not many people will see this anyways...

So, Here is July in a flash! I'll get back to journal writing and doing the stuff I wanna do no matter how dumb-ish. Enjoy!!

ADAM
...got in a car wreck picking my up from the temple in St. Louis.
It was raining and although he was going 10 miles under the speed limit the corner he took was unsafe. We know this because the place he was hydroplaning towards already had a car in the ditch. Two girls were getting out of the car and running away from the crazed Impala. Adam hit the railing and flipped upside down landing on top of the other car. Yea. It's not gonna help our insurance rate. Then we didn't do super wise car shopping and have a new lovely car payment to deal with. GREAT!!

...got a job at Shorty Small's a local restaurant.
He's great server and it is blessing us tremendously. He is working day and night and wasting away because he never eats, but as long as he's doing his part we're all happy right!


GLORIA
... is a new Relief Society Teacher and super excited to tackle her new calling!
Watch out ladies!! We're getting busy and active plus a little spark of energy! I'm really hoping the youngies realize how great the sisterhood of Relief Society is. I am most excited that I get to pay attention to a lesson at least once a month! Can October come any faster!?! I'm dropping the boy in nursery and not looking back!!

.. is crazy about the Bible.
I guess I was never taught the stories but I am engulfed in whose kid is who and how the families connect and reading the stories. I can read it for an hour and not know where the time went. Hopefully, I'll find the same love for the Book of Mormon. Don't think I'm too amazing. I am just finishing Genesis.. But I love it!! Who knew all these crazy things?

...is NINE weeks pregnant
Yep! and we are so excited! The estimated due date is March 13eth. This time around I haven't been as toilet sick but I have had headaches beyond anything. I get SO dizzy and I am ready for this too pass. It probably doesn't help that JoJO yells at the top of his lungs all day. I'm trying not to think about it too much. Everything is changing so fast and I don't want to have to remember I'm gonna be pregnant for another 200 days so something crazy like that!!

J
... might be the cutest toddler boy in the whole world!!




I know right!!??!!

... is getting tubes next MONDAY!
Darn those ear Infections. They won't leave my poor baby and his monster teething away! It hasn't effected his hearing. We're hoping he stops screaming so loud! and that he feels better!!

... Is an awesome BIG BOY BED sleeper!


My family is the BEST!!
Loves...

Roses for No Reason.

How sweet!

Mini-Murals.

My little brother wanted some paintings on his walls of his favorite sport teams. Since, i am the one with the steady hand and close attention to detail I was pretty much in charge. My mom has all these ideas and I am the executer. This was our weekend project. I like how it all turned out!