My Views in Life

When I put God first he heals my heart and keeps my lifestyle healthy in Body, Mind, Family, Society and Finances.

When I have open communication or an understanding this strengthen relationals with others when I speak truth and positively. 

Thought triggered by reading a blog post on WantingWhatYouHave

Healthcare is a divine right for humanity in my eyes when it is life or death, however cosmetic healthcare should be seperate and insured individually.

Value is all in who you are, how you buy and what you interpet your buying intitals.

I have noticed when I choose to buy something of interest for one reason or another. Both are required for me to buy, my past experiences of bargain shopping (second to last born in my family of 7) that create the need of savings or discount and something I think will be loved for it had atleast one useful purpose.

• This is why I love making useful photography creations with great purpose
• I believe in cherishing what you have, whiether they are resources from birth or hard earned
• Organization is natural for me, it is to care for what I have been blessed with in my life
• If I do no longer need an item, than I pass it on to another who needs it

25th Birthday thoughts

There is so much going on in my life right now... it is all excellent. Here is a sneak peak into my Birthday, current Blessings, Goals and News.

Before my Birthday, my sister visited and spent the night. We celebrated my birthday by hanging out and shopping at the mall.  We picked out a few items in a store called 'fuego'.  My sister got my birthday gift there, it is a book called 'Porn for Women', it is the most wonderful gift because it reminds me of how good I have it with my husband.  The book consists of photographs of hansom generous men doing everything woman want like asking for directions or cooking to letting us pick out the movie... sweet, honorable and loving!

On my birthday, February 23rd I had fun celebrating at a restaurant that was very nice and I enjoyed the food and conversation with my family and parents.  After the restaurant we had a cake that mny husband had custom made for me.  As my husaband was lighting the candles while I was reading the last chapter of one of my favorite novels - finishing the book 'Desire' by Amanda Quick.... (very delightful reading)  My family was singing "happy birthday" and I blew out the candles - thanking God for my wonderful husband, children, mother and father! The cake was a delicious chocolate double layered cake with green roses tapered down and "I love you!" and "Happy Birthday Hannah!" written in frosting on the sides.

My darling husband and I have been sharing sweet moments and keep clear communication to strengthen our love.  Times are good - with every moment shared, I enjoy and love my family even more.

This is our Last month in Washington, most likely we will be moving in Montana by early April 2010! I am excited more than I could say.... there are so many reasons why I will love this move.

Currently, I just started reading a new gift from my husband for my birthday - it is a book called 'Hannah' by Joel-Roul Sulitzer... this is another wonder of adventurous delight.  I read some to my daughter yesterday... while I was having her sit to get potty trained (she is almost there)... she loves being read to... my son reads to her too (I caught sight of him reading a book of animals to her on my birthday, what a blessing!).... He is doing better learning how to read everyday at lesson time.

Today I really enjoyed my walk outside, I saw an eagle gliding threw the sky - just below the clouds puffy perfection - sweet cool breeze was lightly blowing with the warm sun scenting it - creating frosted heat. 

Shortly after we got inside my son's sweet face smiling with satisfaction as he showed me an invitation to his girl-friend's birthday party. That same face turned serious as he said "can I go mom?... call her tonight... please, so she is not worried!" He made me feel so happy and fuzzy with great satisfaction that my little guy is very lovingly considerate. 

I am now 25 and I am working on writing my first book.

"True wisdom lies in gathering the precious things of each day as it goes by." Author Unknown

Labeling for Moving

First, I am going to create labels and keep things organized.... while I feed my baby.

Labels:

1. Kitchen
2. Dining rm
3. Pantry
4. Office
5. Bedrooms (O=Ours/J/Z/M)
6. Bathrooms (1 or 2)
7. Entry ways
8. Laundry rm
9. Living rm
10. Other Closets
11. Garage
12. Storage
13. Yard

I changed and feed the baby all good, now I am going to apply the labels to boxes.  Wish me the best... it is quite a task.  My husband is making Dinner while I do labels, he is a good man!

* Updated: Feb. 27th 2010
I ended up getting labels ready but putting them on will be later right when we move in March.

** Updated Mar. 6th 2010
My husband applied labels to the boxes! We are doing great... preparing

Newborn photograph and News on Breastfeeding

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I am pleased to say our little Marc is eating on a regular breastfeeding schedule every 2-3 hours, for a while there he had been eating every hour or back to back than napping but he does do back to back than long naps still.  Just the times are more predicable.  We love the fact that I was able to breastfeed each of my children, the time span was not the same but each one I was able to bond well.

New baby experience with Pros & Cons

It has been a dozen days since I had my third child, Marc! We have much to be thankful for... the process went rather smooth...
Feb 8th 2010: Our daughter Jasmine turned 3 years old at 9am and Our baby Marc was born at 9pm

Our Day started with great anticipation for the call from the hospital.  We decided to sleep in and I decided to pack for the hospital visit once we got the call. They said they may call any time between 4 and 8 am but even as late as noon.  They called at 11am... I quickly gathered a little bag of needs, knowing from the past what would be needed or useful.  Books, Bathroom bag, My clothes for returning home and the newborn clothes. My husband was a wonderful coach from every moment through out the labor. He did start getting nervous since I started cursing from the wretched pain after 6 cm dialated, so my mom took over at the hieght of it and comforting through the worst part.  All of this was kind of blurry since they gave me IV medicine that made me dizzy feeling and plus God's gift to women is that we forget some of the process.  I do recall how sweet my husband was being.  From him going back and forth getting new wet washclothes, great massages and kisses and holding my hand.  Also while we were at the hospital my dad was wonderful about watching our children!

Pros:

• Good Dr. and nurses
• Healthy 9.5 lbs. baby boy
• Plenty of help before, during and after Marc's birth
• Loving and Supportive family
• Natural Delivery
• Free of illness through-out labor
• Inducing helped schedule
• Good insurance coverage
• Enjoy and able to breastfeed well
• Labor was a little under 8 hours

Cons:

• Induced labor contractions were more intense
• One odd nurse who was rude and hiding a cold
• Vicatin pain medicine caused allergic reaction of rashes on my feet, hands and belly (ceasing now)

Your an Inspiration!

Your blog is a great inspiration for me!  I recently transform my blog and start blogging regularly because of your Want what you have blog.  There are many things I have learned and I can see from your posts that I have much to learn from you.  I hope to be like you many ways.  How I found your blog was interesting, I was looking for other blogging stay at home moms to remind me that I'm not alone. I will be getting induced to have my 3rd child tomorrow and he is big too. I feel as though I know you like a dear friend reading your blog and I have prayed for you and your family.  I may never meet you since I'm in Washington but it is truly wonderful to be inspired by you!  I will write or comment more to you. I am go now to celebrate our Daughter's Birthday today since we will be too busy with her new brother coming into the world tomorrow, on her exact 3rd birthday!

Books

My favorite books right now are Romantic Novels and Lifestyle/Inspirational books.
I have read Deadly Illusions and now I'm reading Deadly Kisses, They are wonderful books!!
I read the Holy Bible and my Daily word too.

My mom and dad for got me this book with a great Daily plan! Be-You-tiful Plan (Beautiful Day, Click to See and Print your own copy to refer to!) all through-out the day! I Love reading books like these but this one is more useful then most I have read, it is choc full of good information and some awesome humor too.  It seems as though, It covers every aspect of being Beautiful. I have put a lot of sticky notes on places I want to look at again and again. I am learning a lot.... I Love to learn! Here is the Book online: http://books.simonandschuster.com/You-Being-Beautiful/Mehmet-C-Oz/9781416572343

Our Food Menu + plus Grocery List

Drinks

Water (filtered)

Green or Herbal Tea (with honey and no caffeine)

Aloe Vera Juice and Apple Juice (half and half)

Vitamin water/Gatorade

Milk

Meals

Oatmeal (cooked usually; with cinnamon, vanilla, honey, nuts and fruit)

Tacos

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Sandwich (Favorite: Toasted Roll with Ham and mozzarella Cheese)

Stuffed Pepper/Green Bean dishes with beef/chicken

Pancakes/Waffles with Eggs/Omelet and Bacon/Sausage

Shrimp/Chicken/Ham Salad

Tofu, celery and pepper

Chicken and Rice

Shrimp/Fish sticks and Fries

Steak/Pork chops, Broccoli and Potatoes

Roman Noodles/Soup

Pizza, bread sticks and Salad

Lazana and garlic bread

Snacks

Hard boiled egg

Tortilla and cheese

Yogurt parfait
Fruit/Fruit salad

Vegetable/Vegetable salad

Bread Slice/Bagel/Roll and jam/cream cheese/butter

Desserts

Chocolate/Strawberry milk

Muffin/other bread/Dairy made products

Shake/Smoothie

Popsicle/Flavored Ice cone/cup

Pudding/Jell-o

Grocery List

Dairy

(4 servings Daily)

Milk (2%)

Yogurt (Vanilla and Fruit)

Cheese (Also Protein: Mozzarella, Mild cheddar, Sour cream and Cottage cheese)

Dark leaf greens (Also Vitamin A Rich Fruit and Vegetables: Roman Lettuce/Spinach)

Protein

(6 servings Daily)

Meat: Beef/Pork/Lamb/Chicken/Shrimp/Fish/Egg

Tofu

Peanut butter

Dried beans or peas

Nuts/Seeds

Vitamin A Rich Fruit and Vegetables

(1 serving Daily)

Carrots (bag of baby carrots)

Sweet potatoes

Red Peppers (Also Vitamin C Rich Fruit and Vegetables)

Tomatoes (Also Vitamin C Rich Fruit and Vegetables)

Cantaloupe (Also Vitamin C Rich Fruit and Vegetables)

Mango (Also Vitamin C Rich Fruit and Vegetables)

Papaya (Also Vitamin C Rich Fruit and Vegetables)

Apricots

Vitamin C Rich Fruit and Vegetables

(1 serving Daily)

Oranges

Grapefruit

Tangerines

Lemons

Kiwi fruit

Strawberries

Broccoli

Brussel Sprouts

Green Peppers

Other Fruit and Vegetables

(3-7 servings Daily)

Apples

Bananas

Grapes (Purple kind and Raisens)

Peaches

Pears

Pineapple

Plums (prunes)

Watermelon

Green beans

Corn

Cucumbers

Lettuce

Peas

Potatoes

Celery (hearts)

Jam (grape or strawberry)

Bread and Cereals

(6-11 servings Daily)

Breads (loaf, buns and rolls)

Tortillas (plus tortilla chips)

Crackers (graham crackers)

Hot and Cold Cereals

Rice

Noodles/Macaroni

Granola and Cereal Bars

Muffins (ingredients or prepared mix to make them)

Fats

Honey

Vanilla

Butter

Cooking Oils (olive and coconut)

Salad dressings

Olives

Avocados

Dark chocolate

Syrups (Chocolate, Corn and Maple)

Creams (Whip)

Fluids

(atleast 8 glasses of liquids Daily)

Water Filter replacements

Apple Juice

Aloe Vera Juice

Tea Bags (green or herbal)

Lemon Juice

Others

Baking Soda

White or Apple Vinegar

Witch hazel

Mineral oil

Vitamins (Multi, E)

Seasonings

Cinnamon

Flour

Soap

Pet and Plant food and care needs

Cleaning and Hygiene products

Clothing

Stamps

Baby is Due in 7 days!

My body is ready to have this baby, I have been having brackston hicks contractions for over a month but they are more intense now.  I was 2 cm dilated my last Dr. appointment.  I am sure I'm 3 cm now... we are prepared for the baby... we really want him out to enjoy fully now!

Recent photograph of me: