tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48644846252109441882024-03-05T11:35:48.074-07:00*Marie*Plan like everything depends on me, then pray like everything depends on Him.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1039125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864484625210944188.post-77585283213611972112013-04-19T11:02:00.001-06:002013-04-19T11:02:13.847-06:00Hide your crazyI have loved Miranda Lambert's "Mama's Broken Heart" since the first time I heard it on the radio. I just found the music video for it, and I laughed SO hard watching it. It fits so well. I love Miranda.
"White Liar" is another one I think she did very well.
And finally, Carrie Underwood's "Two Black Cadillacs" is also topping my list these days.
I am grateful Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864484625210944188.post-83714334385639533582013-03-08T10:34:00.001-07:002013-03-08T10:46:31.917-07:00Way to go Arkansas! Save those babies!
I was thrilled to read this article about Little Rock, Arkansas about their newest protection for unborn babies. I am very obviously a Pro-Life person. I believe babies should be allowed to live, and that killing them before they are born is murder. So their new stance to protected babies as new as 12 weeks is fantastic. These babies have a heartbeat! Thinking about a babies heartbeat is amazingUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864484625210944188.post-76064906541732123932013-01-04T21:08:00.000-07:002013-01-07T21:11:57.955-07:00PRK - 3 weeks post surgeryMy eyes are doing better. I have seen small text more clearly, such as books and computers. It's nice to be able to read! Distance is mostly clear, I haven't had any issues with it.
I don't have any pain, but my eyes get tired. I find myself needing to rest them often. And I still use a lot of drops. The drops are no big deal, I can handle that. But the tired eyes, well, it's tiring. I'veUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864484625210944188.post-24974626106926067632012-12-28T14:39:00.002-07:002012-12-28T14:39:22.795-07:00Best. Photographer. Ever.
I have often bragged about how great our photographer is. I've known her for years, she is a great friend, and best of all she is incredibly talented. She uses creativity and backgrounds to capture life in photos. She has done all of our photos for years, from when we had maternity portraits done (2 links there), our son's newborn pictures, birthday party photos. She has alsoUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864484625210944188.post-26489875147778049512012-12-28T13:58:00.002-07:002012-12-28T14:04:49.935-07:00PRK 2 weeks post surgery
My eyes are fluctuating a lot. Sometimes they are better, and sometimes they are worse. I can see enough to function without glasses or contacts, but I can't read without maximizing the font, handle any task that involves small details (like folding paper or cutting with scissors), and I can't read any road sings. When using the computer, I have to lean in really close. I am not in great amountsUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864484625210944188.post-88444175030694705302012-12-20T14:01:00.000-07:002012-12-28T14:03:05.737-07:00Finally got the American Express card I ordered almost a month agoQuick update to say I finally received the pre-paid reloadable AmEx card from this post.
I won't be doing any more business with American Express. Ever.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864484625210944188.post-8735816424832466632012-12-17T11:03:00.003-07:002012-12-17T11:03:59.123-07:00PRK Day 4
I can tell my eyes are improving, even if it is painfully slow. Everyone I have spoken with had Lasik, but not PRK, so they could all see immediately upon sitting up from their surgery and are astounded that I can't see clearly. I am grateful to have a very smart phone, one that can follow voice commands such as "Call my mom" and "open voice recorder". It has been nice to wake up in the middle Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864484625210944188.post-80520831194534589052012-12-16T20:56:00.000-07:002012-12-17T10:57:58.321-07:00PRK Day 3
The pain is easing, not even much discomfort anymore. Most, it is sensitivity. I am still in the dark room, but have the doors open to let light in. I spend a lot of time sleeping, but I'm not taking the pain meds anymore. I am still doing the two eye drops like clockwork, but I'm not using the numbing drops anymore.
I wish I could read. I would even settle for being able to see clearly Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864484625210944188.post-36265842074973082592012-12-15T22:44:00.000-07:002012-12-17T10:45:22.309-07:00Post PRK: the first 48 hours
The border between pain and discomfort is much smaller, spending more time in pain than in discomfort. Although, I had been warned the first 48 hours would be the worst, and I was prepared for this. I continue to listen to my relaxation and pain management self-hypnosis. And I am staying right on time with my pain meds and drops.
I am taking loratab every few hours. Sometimes I am Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864484625210944188.post-40316226900411836662012-12-14T10:30:00.000-07:002012-12-28T14:05:13.898-07:00Day of PRK
Was very excited before surgery. Hard to sit still.
Having the "plugs" put in was so simple. A little weird to see what was happening, but didn't feel a thing.
The "surgery" part of PRK was almost as easy. It was difficult to hold still. He did my right eye first, then my left. Was harder to hold my left eye still. The numbing drops really helped to calm my eyes and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864484625210944188.post-56312943653200753412012-12-13T10:14:00.000-07:002012-12-17T10:23:21.841-07:00American Express - A terrible way of doing business
As a former American Express agent, I am thoroughly disgusted by this situation, and embarrassed to admit I ever worked for such a company. This is not how I expect to be treated, now how I expect any company to interact with the customers that keep them in business. Obviously American Express doesn't mind losing their customers to such terrible customer service.
Nov 30 -- Requested a Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864484625210944188.post-10368612363418351822012-12-07T21:14:00.000-07:002012-12-28T14:05:26.065-07:007 Days to go
7 days! Actually, since it will be finished at this time in 7 days, I am down to six days. Can you believe it? A week from today, at this hour, I will be finished with my eye surgery.
People keep asking me if I am nervous. My honest answer is that I’m too excited to be nervous. All of my energy is happy and excited and there’s nothing left for nervousness or anxiety. I was curious what Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864484625210944188.post-10203103296971209882012-11-30T13:01:00.000-07:002012-12-17T10:31:17.428-07:00The countdown has begun
Today was the last day I put in my contacts. The last day I pulled out the contact case and solution, dropped two drops into the contact, opened my eyelid, gently touched my eye, and blinked the contact into place.
I am having my eyes corrected. I am having PRK.
I have terrible vision. From the time I started school, I have always had bad eyes. My left eye is a negative 7.5, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864484625210944188.post-85386517311039597392012-10-08T20:32:00.000-06:002012-10-09T20:34:01.807-06:00ClubFHEWeek 2 of ClubFHE, we started with lesson 1. (If you remember last week, we reviewed the program, so that we would be informed of how to proceed and prepared to go.) Lesson 1 was "I belong to the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints". I made a copy of the into page, which lays out the assignments for Opening Prayer, Song, Lesson, etc, then wrote the assignments on that page (instead Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864484625210944188.post-78380974977501576822012-10-05T21:48:00.002-06:002012-10-05T21:48:42.986-06:00Stuff I loveIn true Manic Mommies fashion, I thought I'd right my own "Stuff I love" list.
My dishwasher
My kindle (nothing like a good book- to go)
The Color Crew
Sticker charts (my 2 yr old is so helpful, and all he wants is a hug and a sticker!)
Water (to drink)
Chocolate Covered Acai berries
Remote start on my vehicle
Colorful and lightweight earrings
Cloth training pants (nothing Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864484625210944188.post-83369543217925622912012-10-01T21:18:00.000-06:002012-10-05T21:20:19.220-06:00ClubFHE
When I went to the What Women Want Expo several weeks ago (thank you, Marie, for the free ticket!), I found many things to enjoy. I got a great deal on earrings (6 for $10) and splurged away. I found a booth called Ringmasters selling CTR rings and shape bracelets and a Happy Birthday plate (to be used for the birthday person on their birthday) and other great finds. I was brought into a state Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864484625210944188.post-37270406605849556092012-04-06T09:30:00.011-06:002012-04-06T10:09:28.951-06:00SlimKicker - a great new fitness site with appSay hello to SlimKicker! This is a brand new get healthy website with a corresponding iPhone app. Here's the basics about it:The app makes living healthy, eating healthy, and fitness into an RPG game, where users earn points, 'level up', and earn badges as they accomplish their health goals. Every time something healthy like a fruit is added to their food log, points are earned toward the next Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864484625210944188.post-38081900630245009212012-03-15T19:04:00.001-06:002012-04-06T11:11:46.241-06:00WE'RE DEBT FREEYou heard right- we are completely debt free!We just paid off the last of our car payment, and we are 100% debt free. Wahoo! We started a year ago- on the way home from a spontaneous trip to Disneyland to celebrate our fourth anniversary- listening to the audio book of The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey. We were both impressed, hopeful, and motivated. Then we started the Financial Peace Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864484625210944188.post-42442378672873629782012-03-10T12:33:00.002-07:002012-03-10T18:46:07.074-07:00Diapers.com discount codeI order my son's special milk and his diapers through Diapers.com. I love having them delivered right to my door. Talk about convenience! Plus, the prices are comparable to our local Costco, and with the online discounts they are generally cheaper. Here is a code I got with today's order. It's all for you, my online friends. Enjoy! Refer-a-Friend Remember, your Savings Code is SELX4576 . Any Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864484625210944188.post-17541643308190407662012-03-07T22:12:00.000-07:002012-04-06T10:40:06.249-06:00Our five year anniversary celebrationHappy 5 year anniversary to us! March 7, 2012 marks our five year anniversary.We have spent the last five years loving each other through good times and bad, health and sickness, and richer and poorer. For those of us that are close, you know how drastic all of these have been for us. Marriage is a lot of work, and we are honored to have reached five years together. We have spent many nights Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864484625210944188.post-75180818520399237942012-03-03T20:05:00.004-07:002012-04-06T10:18:07.023-06:00Cakemix cookies with strawberry cream cheese frostingWowza were these good! I got the recipe from Lera on her Team Hess blog. Enjoy- I did!PS Since this first time, I have made several others, and they have all turned out just as good. This is a great recipe.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864484625210944188.post-32997832120755169022012-03-03T20:04:00.004-07:002012-04-06T10:45:01.508-06:00Mealtime Makeover - Spicy beef and potatoEasy to make- brown the meat, add the veggies and others, boil on the stove, serve and enjoy. The soup turned out better than I expected- although it may have been partially that I was *really* in the mood for soup. I served it with various rolls. And had plenty left over for a few days, which I really enjoy. This is one that could have been frozen for later, if you don't use it all right away orUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864484625210944188.post-38480850958939358912011-10-23T21:59:00.002-06:002011-10-24T21:56:52.821-06:00Mealtime Makeover - Steak saladEdible, but not a remake. I like the black beans, corn, and salsa combo, but not with the salad, and the steak seemed out of place. My husband wasn't interested in it as a salad, so he wrapped it in a burrito. It was alright for my little boy though. We cut the steak into small pieces, along with corn and black beans, with a breadstick on the side. He was pretty happy. ~Sent from my Sprint Evo~Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864484625210944188.post-75450032068530124602011-10-23T09:26:00.002-06:002011-10-23T09:28:27.061-06:00Bye Bye FacebookYep, I did. I requested to delete my facebook account. I got tired of feeling so exposed, and feeling that I had to log in to facebook to feel connected. In 14 days - well 13 now - my profile will be deleted. I am feeling relieved already.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864484625210944188.post-40629899132115463382011-10-17T19:56:00.003-06:002011-10-23T09:26:18.165-06:00Mealtime Makeover - Beefy black beans and riceThis meal was a surprising hit in my home. It's basically ground beef, black beans, salsa, some spices for additional flavor and rice. It didn't sound great, but the result was awesome! My husband ate it in a burrito with cheese, I fed it to my son on a spoon, and I ate it with tortilla chips. It was even yummy the next day when I took it to work for lunch. This one gets 4 stars!posted from Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0