Princess on and off the ice

Thursday night we attended Walt Disney's Princesses on Ice. My good friend Jodi works with brain injured survivors. Moe, a 65 year old women that was institutionalised and abused after her brain injury is lucky to have my friend Jodi now as her caregiver. Jodi is a special person that takes care of her and several others. As a part of there program she receives special gifts from merchants for these special people to have a better quality of life. Jodi asked if Brisla and i wanted to attend " Princesses on Ice"at the Verizon in Manchvegas with several brain injured young adults. Having a brother with Autism and growing up around handicapped people I was enthused to share the night with the people that need cheering up the most. Brisla and her little friend Sarah were so well behaved and helped out and listened to us as things were a little chaotic with wheel chairs, mentally challenged people, and a large group of strangers. I was enjoying the show when several times I looked over at Moe and realised she was more intrigued with the happiness Brisla and Sarah where expressing. Moe smiled as she watched the girls enjoy the show. I wondered what she was thinking. As i looked around the several wheel chairs of people Jodi told me there sad stories. One women when she was in her 30's was in a car accident. She was happily married with a daughter at the time. After her accident her husband divorced her and she very rarely sees her daughter. She wears a helmet and doesn't know where she is most of the time. But her smile warmed my soul as she also stared at the girls and she was also smiling. The other women sitting beside her was institutionalised after her brain injury and at the hospital she had all her teeth pulled with no meds because she was biting. Unfortunately she was also rapped by staff, this might have been why she was biting. Moe's parents, put her in a institution because they said at a young age she was permissicous and they couldn't handled her. Back then they experimented in shock therapy and she no longer can speak and was also abused physically and mentally in hospital. Now my friend Jodi and her parents are her primary caregivers. It made me really appreciate my girls and wish those who where so caught up in life's "what about me" syndrome would step out of the box and appreciate everything around us. We are the princesses that get to enjoy every little thing. So stop the Bitching People and be thankful. I'm glad my Little girl is exposed to such array of life's situations. She said to me today, I had so much fun with everyone, do u think the people enjoyed it.

This little Piggy

My husband and I experienced the most unique set of services I have ever received. I have traveled a lot in the past, every palace I have been to I have
tried to incorporate a massage or pedicure into my itinerary. Comparing services and trying to pull different techniques into my own business.

Upon arrival of this very small sanctuary, we received tea and a friendly welcome. It felt very earthy and very relaxing with the Zen music playing in the background. A young man lead us to our chairs down below the main level to a dark brick basement with a waterfall and comfy sofa chairs. I was intrigued because from looking at the place it wasn't anything special just a relaxing, soothing, inspired environment. I thought "Why Hadn't I seized this Idea in all of my Years in the Spa Industry!"

No Polish, No cuticle triming, No ex foliation of dry skin or calluses! Just a soak, rub and tea. Don't get me wrong, it was very peaceful and worth every penny. Yikes was it expensive. But all and all I have my brain now going a mile a minute in the road to a new endavour. Stay Tuned..........

The Little Red Card Journal

I gave this little red card journal to my husband for Christmas. A client told me about this special journal to write back and forth to each other in. We always have good intentions of keeping our cards, but some get misplaced, lost, or played with by dogs and chewed to pieces. I love the thought of writing little notes to each other on special occasions, or even not so special occasions and having something we can both cherish and pass on to our children. They will be able to share it with there families and so forth. Happy 2010 everyone....

Let Them Eat Cake

We made it 2 years!! They say the first couple of years is the hardest. I believe it. Throw in an instant family, a new career path for my hubby, an economic down-slide in my business, changing houses (twice) and a baby on the way, I think we've concured and won whatever obstacle has fallen in our paths. Gabe and I are celebrating our lives, our trials and our commitment. We also wanted to thank all of our families for there support. Truly we believe we are blessed to be so lucky with our healthy children and unique family blend. It all works. Im looking forward to many more years of traditions, watching our children grow up in the house that Gabe grew up in, and making this house ours. I love this picture due to the fact i told Gabe i would feed him his cake nicely. Yeah right. He shouldve know better........

Naughty or Nice

The Elf on the Shelf book was recommended by a long time client. I must say its a little pricey but worth it in the means of bribery and getting a little help around the ranch. After reading the story a few times, Brisla has realised every action of helpfulness is appreciated. The elf travels to the North Pole every night to inform Santa if you have been naughty or nice for that day. In our house we have modified this little story. If you have been helpful and nice the elf leaves a little gift in your advent calendar. We found out last night someone awoke on the wrong side of the bed, (not Brisla) because there was no prize in our calendar. I'm excited to have this new tradition in our family and cant wait till next year when Adalyn can take part in the festivities. I have a feeling it will be a challenge for the mischievous one. I will love to see this in action.

An Elfs Work is Never Done

Here we are approaching the most important Holiday event of a child's life, Christmas. Of course besides there birthday.Ive always loved X-Mas. The image of Santa flying to all those houses with a big red sack always intrigued me as a child. I also was amused that it was alright for Santa to be fat, jolly and happy. Wasn't he worried about his cholesterol! Thus because I was always watching what I ate for my next modeling gig. Yes, I was a child model. Maybe that explains the constant urge to eat sweets and be happy with whats inside. Back to the subject at hand. I'm an Elf. I would rather give then receive. I like to spread cheer and try to be thoughtful to those who are around me. It gives me a sense of who i am. A helper. I believe I received this trait from my father. He would give u the shirt of his back if u needed it. This year they had a giving tree at daycare in which of choosing one gift to give i choose two. Instruments for Adalyns classroom, and Flash Cards for Brisla's room. I also stopped by the N.H.S.P.C.A and gave them a bag of dog food, kitty litter and cat food. With two weeks left and all my shopping done I'm patiently awaiting Christmas and hoping I can make all my people happy. Merry Christmas, Peace out.

Brining Forth Old Traditions

This is an advent calender. My mother in law "Mimi" revised my husbands after many years of being kept in storage. I loved the fact that this was his when he was little and now our little girls can use this for our future holiday traditions. Our girls will get much, much use out of it. I love it every morning, when Brisla wants to open the door to see what prizes the Elf has left. We recently bought a book called The Elf On The Shelf. Our Elf is named Zart. He repots to Santa every night weather you have been naughty or nice then leaves something behind the door from Santa, himself. It puts a smile on my face and I cant wait till next year when they both can appreciate this old tradition. Thanks Mimi, You Rock.