tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23238928026668053192012-01-27T22:24:33.854-06:00Meli Faif Lifemelifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.comBlogger10951100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-6426686553502747752012-01-27T15:35:00.000-06:002012-01-27T15:35:23.402-06:00Quotography - Wildlife with Layla BugTo end this week on a brighter note...I turn to Layla. <br /><br />My shining star when the world is dim. My beacon of hope when all seems lost. My sweetness when all seems sour. <br /><br />If you have been reading here for a while, then you know the connection that my Layla bug has with Lady Bugs. If not, and you so wish, you can read about some of it <a href="http://melifaif.blogspot.com/2011/04/lady-bug-love-story.html">here</a>. <br /><br />Basically, girlfriend finds one everywhere she goes! Seriously. One even landed on her head in the middle of a swimming pool this past summer. It's awesome. <br /><br />So of course while we were putting up her trampoline and swing set she got for Christmas this past weekend, she found one in our backyard. But of course! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U0pBNPQ6GYk/TyMXEPRafuI/AAAAAAAAK1k/g335REBUJi4/s1600/DSC_0344.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U0pBNPQ6GYk/TyMXEPRafuI/AAAAAAAAK1k/g335REBUJi4/s640/DSC_0344.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy weekend ya'll! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">:::::</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NrwBn6ViMaE/TyMWafQHkbI/AAAAAAAAK1c/iZ29g8cFUF0/s1600/wildlife.quotography.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NrwBn6ViMaE/TyMWafQHkbI/AAAAAAAAK1c/iZ29g8cFUF0/s640/wildlife.quotography.com.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">:::::</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><center><a href="http://livinglifeinpa.blogspot.com/"><img alt="Quotography at {My}Perspective" src="http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n637/wushka/myperspective_quotography_nutton.png" /></a></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-642668655350274775?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-57014009507094425352012-01-26T14:07:00.000-06:002012-01-26T14:07:28.313-06:00attitude is everything<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blinksoflife.tumblr.com/"><img alt="" height="576" src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lbpq4qhBG31qzt1svo1_r1_500.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://blinksoflife.tumblr.com/post/1541557710">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">My mom always said, "attitude is everything." Or, "Life's not fair." And guess what? </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">She was right. <em>Again.</em></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">That is what I am trying to focus on right now. Keeping my attitude in check. Because one of my all time favorite sayings, that I <strike>probably</strike> most definitely use too often is...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">IT IS WHAT IT IS. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_lu6arvylkl1qzz8m7o1_500_large" class="img" height="422" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/18304496/tumblr_lu6arvylkL1qzz8m7o1_500_large.png" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/18304496">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So I am just gonna keep my head held high. And push through this. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Wall-photos-o2ad093i-217714-320-448_large" class="img" height="640" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/21675673/wall-photos-o2ad093i-217714-320-448_large.jpg" width="457" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/21675673">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_lxruub6dtf1qjm9bpo1_500_large" class="img" height="432" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/21100498/tumblr_lxruub6DtF1qjm9bpo1_500_large.png" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/21100498">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I planned to succeed. For the record. <span style="font-size: x-small;">{and check out more kushandwizdom.tumblr}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.kushandwizdom.tumblr.com/"><img alt="" height="427" id="pic" src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lydubfp5Q01qjm9bpo1_500.png" style="border-bottom: #eee 0px solid; border-left: #eee 0px solid; border-right: #eee 0px solid; border-top: #eee 0px solid;" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://kushandwizdom.tumblr.com/page/2">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">One can only hope! And what I have learned....it CAN always be worse.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.kushandwizdom.tumblr.com/"><img alt="" height="394" id="pic" src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lybj7r3hVF1qjm9bpo1_500.png" style="border-bottom: #eee 0px solid; border-left: #eee 0px solid; border-right: #eee 0px solid; border-top: #eee 0px solid;" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://kushandwizdom.tumblr.com/page/3">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">WORD! Thanks for being here.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And tell me...what is your favorite saying? Or life lesson, cliche or not, that seems to hold true? </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-5701400950709442535?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-24974045327029250842012-01-25T14:51:00.000-06:002012-01-25T14:51:24.037-06:00because it's what I do...I dream. It's what I do. At least it is what I do now. Every night. And I tell you <em>again</em>...I do not like it. I need rest. But to help myself try and heal....I interpret my dreams! Here's what been in my mind...and waking me throughout the nights. <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">* painting a mural:</span><br /><br />To dream that you are painting a picture indicates that you need to <span style="font-size: large;">express your creative side</span> more. {I think that is my subconscience telling me to start painting again.} <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Amonthepresenttense-raouldufy_06_large" class="img" height="480" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/18310926/AMonThePresentTense-RaoulDufy_06_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/18310926">via</a>}</span></div><span style="font-size: large;">*wolves: </span><br /><br />To see a wolf in your dream symbolizes <span style="font-size: large;">survival</span>, beauty, solitude, mystery, self-confidence and pride. You are able to keep your composure in a variety of social circumstances and <span style="font-size: large;">blend into any situation</span> with ease and grace. {I'd like to think so.} <span style="font-size: large;"><u>You are also a loner by choice</u></span>. {who told?} Negatively, the wolf represents <span style="font-size: large;">hostility</span>, aggression, or sneakiness. It may reflect an <span style="font-size: large;">uncontrollable situation</span> or <span style="font-size: large;">an all-consuming force in your life</span>. {thank you, dear dream mood therapist.} This could point to an obsession, an addiction or <span style="font-size: large;">something that is beyond your control</span>. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_ly72hvajyy1qltr6co1_500_large" class="img" height="427" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/21563998/tumblr_ly72hvajyy1qltr6co1_500_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/21563998">via</a>}</span></div><span style="font-size: large;">*car wreck:</span> <br /><br />To see a wreck in your dream represents <span style="font-size: large;">obstacles</span> and barriers toward your goals. {mm-hm. keep talking.} You feel that <span style="font-size: large;">you are being held back</span> or that you are not making any progress. {just a touch}<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="20090320151315_large" class="img" height="597" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/455199/20090320151315_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/455199">via</a>}</span></div><span style="font-size: large;">*naked: </span><br /><br />To dream that you are naked <span style="font-size: large;">denotes fear of being found out</span> and exposed over your activities. You feel that <span style="font-size: large;">you are being misjudged</span>. {dang, best damn therapist I have never had!} To dream that you suddenly discover your nudity and are trying to cover up signifies your <span style="font-size: large;">vulnerability to a situation.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> {yeppers.}</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="46658fad0014c4f44ee8ee09_large" class="img" height="640" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/19462805/46658fad0014c4f44ee8ee09_large." width="486" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/19462805">via</a>}</span></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">*running away: </span><br /> <br />To dream that you are a runaway indicates that you are <span style="font-size: large;">struggling with issues</span> of belonging and acceptance. Alternatively, the dream means that you are refusing to confront some issue or situation. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_l4bn3h3wti1qzh8zwo1_500_large_large" class="img" height="426" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/14681089/tumblr_l4bn3h3WtI1qzh8zwo1_500_large_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/14681089">via</a>}</span></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">*fishing: </span><br /> <br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">To dream that you are fishing indicates that you are <span style="font-size: large;">confronting</span> and bringing <span style="font-size: large;">your repressed emotions</span> to the surface. To see a fishing rod in your dream represents your quest and exploration of your unconscious mind. {no shit!?! when will this stop?} You are <span style="font-size: large;">ready to confront issues and emotions which you have suppressed</span>. </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Ask,fishing,girl,heart,love,heart,sun-8ee40cf00fd81a68382d4c704f23e9ad_h_large" class="img" height="640" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/20806066/ask,fishing,girl,heart,love,heart,sun-8ee40cf00fd81a68382d4c704f23e9ad_h_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/20806066">via</a>}</span></div><span style="font-size: large;">*corpse in water:</span><br /><br />To see a corpse in your dream represents <span style="font-size: large;">an aspect of yourself that has died</span>. Or it may mean that you are unexpressive. You have <span style="font-size: large;">shut yourself down</span> and are dead inside. {well damn! sh*t. fukk.} <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="4944311182_2074fb3f21_z_large" class="img" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/3906123/4944311182_2074fb3f21_z_large.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/3906123">via</a>}</span></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">*breaking walls:</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />To dream that you demolish or break down a wall indicates that <span style="font-size: large;">you are breaking through obstacles</span> and <span style="font-size: large;">overcoming</span> your limitations. {perhaps there is light at the end of this...} It also means that you <span style="font-size: large;">desire some freedom</span> and independence. <br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_lvpw3wlbqr1qlz489o1_500_large" class="img" height="428" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/20878272/tumblr_lvpw3wlBQR1qlz489o1_500_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/20878272">via</a>}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div>Sorry for all the debbie downer sh*t. Try living in my dreams for one night...let alone every night!!! I'm spent! And since I do not have the money for a therapist....I rely on my dreams to give me insight....and <a href="http://dreammoods.com/">dreammoods.com</a> to try and define what my dreams are telling me. I get it if you don't wanna stick around. Hell, I'd hit the road if I could...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-2497404532702925084?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-59294755743793259902012-01-24T13:16:00.002-06:002012-01-24T14:09:55.370-06:00sing to me<em><span style="font-size: large;">The storms are raging in the rolling sea </span></em><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="111103220320_abril_large" class="img" height="359" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/17381289/111103220320_abril_large.jpg" width="640" /></span></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/17381289">via</a>}</span></em></div><em><br /><span style="font-size: large;"></span></em><em><span style="font-size: large;">And on the highway of regret </span></em><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="310396_2476589119090_1383334027_32930667_793164317_n_large" class="img" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/20922253/310396_2476589119090_1383334027_32930667_793164317_n_large.jpg" /></span></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/20922253">via</a>}</span></em></div><em><br /><span style="font-size: large;"></span></em><em><span style="font-size: large;">The winds of change are blowing wild and free</span></em><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><em><img alt="Field-girl-hair-light-wind-winds-favim.com-66623_large" class="img" height="426" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/11242832/field-girl-hair-light-wind-winds-Favim.com-66623_large.jpg" width="640" /></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/11242832">via</a>}</span></em><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><em><span style="font-size: large;">You ain't seen nothing like me yet</span></em></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Tumblr_lw9k1xeslj1qirliio1_500_large" class="img" height="456" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/19819692/tumblr_lw9k1xeSLj1qirliio1_500_large.jpg" width="640" /></span></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/19819692">via</a>}</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">~ Make You Feel My Love, by Adele</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">:::::</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_lxsl8be6gj1qieq9mo1_1280_large" class="img" height="427" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/21164090/tumblr_lxsl8bE6gJ1qieq9mo1_1280_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/21164090">via</a>}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">:::::</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="202802789439759588_sqblkv4j_c_large" class="img" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/21191610/202802789439759588_sqBLkV4j_c_large.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/21191610">via</a>}</span></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">:::::</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><center><a href="http://livinglifeinpa.blogspot.com/"><img alt="Quotography at {My}Perspective" src="http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n637/wushka/myperspective_quotography_nutton.png" /></a></center><center> </center><center>:::::</center><center> </center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mC69X_IwRA0/Tx8P4YI18qI/AAAAAAAAK1U/8evmBQCYZlE/s1600/not+letting+the+sadness+win.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mC69X_IwRA0/Tx8P4YI18qI/AAAAAAAAK1U/8evmBQCYZlE/s640/not+letting+the+sadness+win.mf.jpg" width="436" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-5929475574379325990?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-30494110281987986532012-01-23T09:02:00.000-06:002012-01-23T09:02:38.215-06:00Manic Monday - 01.23.12<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Being brave is not the absence of fear but rather the strength to keep on going forward despite the fear.</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~ Paulo Coelho</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="1392964-10-1326121761075_large" class="img" height="453" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/20825321/1392964-10-1326121761075_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/20825321">via</a>}</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-3049411028198798653?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-11910693456426904402012-01-20T14:13:00.000-06:002012-01-20T14:13:51.952-06:00my dream journal...I hate to keep filling up my blog with ALL THING DREAMS....but sorry. This is alot of what my life is consisting of, and I HAVE to figure all of this out. And probably see a doctor. And a neurologist. And a psychiatrist. But that's besides the point! :) I've decided to keep a dream journal. <br /><br />Again, I mention, I was in a very violent car accident in November 2011 {never mind the one that broken my ankle in July 2011} and hit my head very hard. I have had migraine headaches since then...and I am currently waiting on an MRI. <br /><br />Last night my dream included: <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">*Fire: </span><br /><br />Depending on the context of your dream, to see fire in your dream can symbolize destruction, passion, desire, illumination, <span style="font-size: large;">purification</span>, <span style="font-size: large;">transformation</span>, enlightenment, or anger. It may suggest that something <span style="font-size: large;">old is passing</span> and <span style="font-size: large;">something new is entering</span> into your life. Your thoughts and views are <span style="font-size: large;">changing</span>. {that is true!} To dream that a house is on fire indicates that you need to <span style="font-size: large;">undergo some transformation</span>. {true dat!} To dream that <span style="font-size: large;">you put out a fire</span> signifies that <span style="font-size: large;">you will overcome </span>your obstacles in your life <span style="font-size: large;">through much work and effort</span>. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">{hard work is what I do best!} <span style="font-family: inherit;">To see something burning in your dream indicates that you are <span style="font-size: large;">experiencing some intense emotions</span>. {ya think?} </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">There is some <span style="font-size: large;">situation</span> or issue that you can <span style="font-size: large;">no longer avoid</span> and ignore. Alternatively, it may suggest that you need to take time off for yourself and <span style="font-size: large;">relax</span>. {no question about that! I need real, relaxing rest and sleep! I am exhausted.} </span></span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Shadowridgeroadfire1_118998276_large" class="img" height="478" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/5185959/shadowridgeroadfire1_118998276_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/5185959">via</a>}</div><span style="font-size: large;">*Horse back riding: </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">To dream that go horseback riding indicates that you are in a high position or in a position of power. {bwahahahah!!!!} You have <span style="font-size: large;">confidence in your ability</span>. Alternatively, the dream represents your lack of integrity. {yeah, wow, thanks!} You will achieve <span style="font-size: large;">success through underhanded means</span>. If you are riding a horse that is out of control, then it means that you are being carried away by your passions. </span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tum_large" class="img" height="384" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/20629434/tum_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/20629434">via</a>}</div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">*Racism: </span><br />To experience racism in your dream indicates that you may be <span style="font-size: large;">too judgmental</span> and discriminatory <span style="font-size: large;">in some situation in your waking life</span>. {yeah, towards myself.}<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="387375_257716577621855_108106415916206_695350_463536760_n_large" class="img" height="640" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/21300707/387375_257716577621855_108106415916206_695350_463536760_n_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/21300707">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">*Family:</span><br /><br />To see your own family in your dream represents <span style="font-size: large;">security, warmth and love</span>. Consider also the significance of a particular family member or the relationship you have with them. {she is dead. and I dreampt of her death.} <br /> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="60844645_1288080674_large" class="img" height="408" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/6322501/60844645_1288080674_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/6322501">via</a>}</div><br />Honestly, I wish these dreams would stop. I am so worn down. Exhausted is an understatement. The details I recall...and can easily recall weeks later....it's ridiculous. <br /><br />Has anyone experienced something like this after a head injury? It's killing my spirit!!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-1191069345642690440?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-36256696794143589122012-01-19T15:59:00.000-06:002012-01-19T15:59:51.198-06:00Quotography - Winter {in Texas}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o96e1YKICQc/TxiRvIm5FtI/AAAAAAAAK1M/xDH0nelcuNI/s1600/Quotography.Winter.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nfa="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o96e1YKICQc/TxiRvIm5FtI/AAAAAAAAK1M/xDH0nelcuNI/s640/Quotography.Winter.mf.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><center><a href="http://livinglifeinpa.blogspot.com/"><img alt="Quotography at {My}Perspective" src="http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n637/wushka/myperspective_quotography_nutton.png" /></a></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-3625669679414358912?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-80408438401812909342012-01-18T15:34:00.000-06:002012-01-18T15:34:33.886-06:00...more dreams! ...and more...and more...and more!Ya'll I am NOT kidding when I tell you my dreams are outta control! I remember EVERY dream...and I am now dreaming EVERY night. If I was before, I didn't remember them. And even though I wake up...and stay up for quite a while every night...a couple times a night...I close my eyes and pick up right where I left off. It's insanity. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_lxkaplwtoo1r9jhhko9_r1_250_large" class="img" height="391" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/21202470/tumblr_lxkaplwTOO1r9jhhko9_r1_250_large.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/21202470">via</a>}</div>My head took a pretty hard impact in late November of 2011...and ever since...DREAMS, dreams....everywhere are DREAMS! At the beginning, I had some hardcore upsetting, violent dreams. Luckily the intensity of those have seemed to diminish some. But, here are some of my latest. <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">*Bell Peppers: </span><br /><br />To see or eat a bell pepper in your dream represents your <span style="font-size: large;">tenacity</span>, your defense mechanism and your <span style="font-size: large;">ability to put up a fight</span>. {oh yeah buddy!} In general, it is a <span style="font-size: large;">positive symbol</span> {yessss!!!! :)} indicating a <span style="font-size: large;">change for the better</span>. {finally!} Consider the color of the bell pepper. If it is green, then it suggests that you are still feeling fresh and <span style="font-size: large;">energetic about your fight</span>. {yep, it's fresh} If it is red, then it indicates that there is <span style="font-size: large;">anger</span> behind your wall of defense. {you betcha!} If the bell pepper is yellow, then it means that you are <span style="font-size: large;">using your energy wisely</span>. {good...it was a garden of all three! row after row after row}<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Il_570xn.301355136_large" class="img" height="398" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/20802706/il_570xN.301355136_large.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/20802706">via</a>}</div><span style="font-size: large;">*Old friends: </span><br /> <br />To see your childhood friend in your dream signifies <span style="font-size: large;">regression into your past</span> where you had <span style="font-size: large;">no responsibilities</span>. Things were much <span style="font-size: large;">simpler and carefree</span>. {ahhh yes! I do miss those times.} You may be wanting to <span style="font-size: large;">escape the pressures and stresses of adulthood</span>. Consider the relationship you had with this friend and the lessons that were learned. Alternatively, the childhood friend suggests that you have been <span style="font-size: large;">acting in a childish manner</span>. {hmpft!} You need to start acting like an adult. {okaaaay! point taken.} <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Mathias-richter_kinder-und-jugend_05_large" class="img" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/20954635/mathias-richter_Kinder-und-Jugend_05_large.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/20954635">via</a>}</div><span style="font-size: large;">*Bicycle: </span><br /><br />To dream that you are riding a bicycle signifies your <span style="font-size: large;">desires to attain a balance in your life</span>. You need to balance work and pleasure in order to succeed in your current undertakings. If you have <span style="font-size: large;">difficulties</span> riding the bicycle, {ah, yeah I did!} then it suggests that you are experiencing <span style="font-size: large;">anxieties about making it on your own. </span><span style="font-size: small;">{alright then! <a href="http://dreammoods.com/">dreammoods.com</a> is my therapist now.} </span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_lxjytx6z8x1qa0iuno1_500_large" class="img" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/20889239/tumblr_lxjytx6Z8X1qa0iuno1_500_large.png" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/20889239">via</a>}</div><span style="font-size: large;">*Flies: </span><br /><br />To see flies in your dream symbolize <span style="font-size: large;">filth</span> and dirtiness, either physical or <span style="font-size: large;">emotional</span>. It indicates feelings of guilt or <span style="font-size: large;">a breakdown of a plan</span>. Flies may also forewarn of a contagious sickness. Alternatively, the fly could represent an irritating and annoying person in your life. Perhaps someone does not know how to mind their business. {ha! truth.} <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_lq1n8e6bjf1r1fx8so1_500_large" class="img" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/16160757/tumblr_lq1n8e6BJF1r1fx8so1_500_large.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/16160757">via</a>}</div><span style="font-size: large;">*Needles:</span><br /><br /><br />To see or use a needle in your dream indicates that you need to mend some relationship or situation that has gotten out of hand. A needle is also symbolic of some <span style="font-size: large;">emotional or physical pain</span>. {yep, both!} <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="3931319512_bf7bdb9f79_z_large" class="img" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/20724880/3931319512_bf7bdb9f79_z_large.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/20724880">via</a>}</div> <br />Weird. But so am I! <br /> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_ltolh3hnuu1qccxuto1_500_large" class="img" height="480" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/20734108/tumblr_ltolh3hNuu1qccxuto1_500_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/20734108">via</a>}</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-8040843840181290934?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-71845018842554508172012-01-17T14:57:00.000-06:002012-01-17T14:57:06.863-06:00THIS is MY hometown....San Antonio, Texas celebrates MLK, Jr. Day<div style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i.cdn.turner.com/ireport/sm/prod/2012/01/16/WE00694625/1968172/AAA9p5120120116jpg-1968172_p9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br />San Antonio, Texas is proud to continue to host One of The Country's Largest MLK March Celebrations. This year marked the 25th year....and who better to be the keynote speakers? Martin Luther King III, the oldest child of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King. <br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V2rIICMOBrM/TxXf9Bk00BI/AAAAAAAAK1E/YbE0zmSiMTs/s1600/mlk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="420" kba="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V2rIICMOBrM/TxXf9Bk00BI/AAAAAAAAK1E/YbE0zmSiMTs/s640/mlk.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Makes me proud to call San Antonio MY hometown. And I hope it helps breakdown the stereotypes of my beloved state of Texas. Knowledge is power. <br /><br />Please take a moment and read <a href="http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-732161?hpt=hp_bn1">this short blog post</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Moments from One of The Country's Largest ML King March Celebrations in San Antonio" border="0" class="story-media-image" height="426" id="story-image" jquery164006407490002848565="18" src="http://i.cdn.turner.com/ireport/sm/prod/2012/01/16/WE00694625/1968172/AAA9p5120120116jpg-1968172_p9.jpg" style="zoom: 1;" title="Moments from One of The Country's Largest ML King March Celebrations in San Antonio" width="640" /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-7184501884255450817?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-30535910753405396152012-01-17T11:24:00.002-06:002012-01-17T13:26:28.453-06:00I've been tagged...so now I am tagging YOU!Miss Ashley of <a href="http://mixedelanie.blogspot.com/">Episodes of a Mixed Girl</a> "Tag You're It'd Me"....so here we are! <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="292" id="il_fi" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Cu8pzmbnJlA/TFscWqkBqRI/AAAAAAAABA0/LQM01FNlRQc/s320/tag_youre_it.gif" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="276" /></div><span style="font-size: large;">First - The rules to this tagging thing....</span><br /><br />1. You must post these rules.<br /><br />2. Each person must post 11 things about themselves on their blog.<br /><br />3. Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post, and create 11 new questions for the people you tag to answer.<br /><br />4. You have to choose 11 people to tag and link them on the post.<br /><br />5. Go to their page and tell them you have linked him or her.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Easy enough, riiiiight! Yes. Yes it is. So <a href="http://mixedelanie.blogspot.com/">Miss Ashley</a>, had these inquiries....</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /><br />1. What was the last thing you bought? a Mexican food lunch! Makes me a very happy lady! <br /><br />2. What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning? Ouch! I hurt. And damn! My dreams leave me ex.hausted!!!! <br /><br />3. What did you do for your last birthday? Went out for my fav, margaritas and a dinner at Pappadeaux's. <br /><br />4. What was the last thing you ate? See question # 1 answer. <br /><br />5. If you had to choose between Facebook and Blogger? Which one? This is easy - BLOGGER! <br /><br />6. Name three things that make you happy. My daughter, Layla. My friends. And xanax. :) kidding, but not really. It helps my sanity...and being sane makes me happy too! <br /><br />7. What is one of your resolutions for 2012? I don't make resolutions...but I pick words. And my word for 2012 is....<span style="font-size: large;">DRIVE</span>!!!! I have a lot of things I need to will up the DRIVE to complete in bounding success this year! <br /><br />8. What would you do if you were given one million dollars? Pay off debt and definitely take a vacation near crystal blue waters! Bali, anyone? Upgrade to a nicer home. And car, of course. <br /><br />9. What would be your theme song when walking into a room? Hmmm....hard one. Albiet, a good one. I'm Sexy and I Know It, LMFAO!? Ha....such a joke. <br /><br />10. What is something you wish you could change? A huge failure on my part in November 2011. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_l4wje9tuek1qzr04eo1_500%255b9%255d_large" class="img" height="372" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/21264669/tumblr_l4wje9tUeK1qzr04eo1_500%255B9%255D_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/21264669">via</a>}</div><br />11. What is your favorite television show? Another hard one because the Disney channel stays on constantly around my house. But, I do love watching Fear Factor with my babe. I wonder if I could FACE FEAR IN THE EYE? <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">And here are my 11 questions I would like answered. </span><br /><br />1. What is your go-to piece of clothing? <br /><br />2. If you could only pick ONE WORD for the year of 2012....what would it be? <br /><br />3. What ONE WORD best describes YOU? <br /><br />4. What is your signature scent? Be it perfume...candle scent...whatever! <br /><br />5. After a long, hard day....what do you enjoy most?<br /><br />6. What is your biggest pet peeve? <br /><br />7. Do you live in the state you were born in? If not, where where you born and where do you live now?<br /><br />8. Have you ever travelled outside of the country? If so, please do share! <br /><br />9. Do you speak more than one language? If so, please do share! <br /><br />10. What is one blog that you sooooo look forward to visiting daily? Please do share! :) <br /><br />11. Do you get annoyed at being tagged in blogger games? <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_lvpi1gjd7e1qel5c3o1_400_large" class="img" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/20437899/tumblr_lvpi1gJd7e1qel5c3o1_400_large.png" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/20437899">via</a>}</div><span style="font-size: large;">And here are my peeps I would like to answer my questions!</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">1. Mayra at <a href="http://littlemayra.blogspot.com/">life is bananas.</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">2. KLaw at <a href="http://www.firstnamesmithblog.com/">First Name Smith</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">3. Summer at <a href="http://summer-summersstoryafamilysjourney.blogspot.com/">Summer's Story</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">4. Trina at the <a href="http://www.thebabyshopaholic.com/">Baby Shopaholic</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">5. Jennifer at <a href="http://babymakingmachine.blogspot.com/">Baby Makin(g) Machine</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">6. Claire at <a href="http://bicoastally.blogspot.com/">Bicoastally</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">7. Laura at <a href="http://laurabrowe.blogspot.com/">twirl {lbr}</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">8. Lindsay at <a href="http://undomesticchica.blogspot.com/">Undomestic Chica</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">9. The <span id="goog_2130571095"></span>drollgirl behind <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_2130571094">drollgirl</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">10. Georgia at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/">Going Glam with GiGi<span id="goog_2130571096"></span></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">11. Taylor at <a href="http://taylormorgandesign.blogspot.com/">Taylor Morgan Design</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zjwjrt_BW0g/TxWuvwKnSVI/AAAAAAAAK08/V9Sf6z1ONAk/s1600/Warm+-+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kba="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zjwjrt_BW0g/TxWuvwKnSVI/AAAAAAAAK08/V9Sf6z1ONAk/s640/Warm+-+5.jpg" width="632" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{love these ladies!!!}</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-3053591075340539615?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-44729286689817972032012-01-16T13:47:00.000-06:002012-01-16T13:47:48.600-06:00and now The Globes!The Golden Globes, that is! And fashion...that's what it is really about riiight!? Right!<br /><br />Up first, my absolute favorite....Ms. Kate Beckinsale! Isn't she divine!?! So fabulous. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oa7IxEVOXhY/TxR7BYyMZnI/AAAAAAAAKzs/jnCoI8zSBjg/s1600/globes1a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kba="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oa7IxEVOXhY/TxR7BYyMZnI/AAAAAAAAKzs/jnCoI8zSBjg/s640/globes1a.jpg" width="410" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And although I thought Ms. Jessica Alba looked waaaaay.tooooo. fake tanned...I did love that dress! What's wrong with fair skin? I'd like to know!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WADr6Gcmw8M/TxR7XI7dsjI/AAAAAAAAKz0/OJ_TrQQzZPg/s1600/globes1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kba="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WADr6Gcmw8M/TxR7XI7dsjI/AAAAAAAAKz0/OJ_TrQQzZPg/s640/globes1.jpg" width="396" /></a></div><br />I thought Claire Daines looked modern and edgy, but the back of the dress was gorg!!! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gTEQV-vSDJ0/TxR7iCqENvI/AAAAAAAAKz8/Dw--wZaWx1s/s1600/globes3a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kba="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gTEQV-vSDJ0/TxR7iCqENvI/AAAAAAAAKz8/Dw--wZaWx1s/s640/globes3a.jpg" width="386" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">L.O.V.E.!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bad7djIH3hA/TxR7tRW7_QI/AAAAAAAAK0E/wf050aJiNoI/s1600/globes4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kba="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bad7djIH3hA/TxR7tRW7_QI/AAAAAAAAK0E/wf050aJiNoI/s640/globes4.jpg" width="412" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tina Fey's dress was uber cool. In my opinion, it looked as if she felt awkward though. Do you agree?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-43XVNiNVYKU/TxR711hvt2I/AAAAAAAAK0M/-fdD1tHtKzE/s1600/globes3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kba="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-43XVNiNVYKU/TxR711hvt2I/AAAAAAAAK0M/-fdD1tHtKzE/s640/globes3.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And I could not find a great picture of Felicity Huffman....but her dress was ah-mazing as well. Work it! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GH1MKX5AD-Q/TxR8Or1RnNI/AAAAAAAAK0U/f3mQjElISf4/s1600/globes7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kba="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GH1MKX5AD-Q/TxR8Or1RnNI/AAAAAAAAK0U/f3mQjElISf4/s640/globes7.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{sorry for the weird facial expression, Ms. Huffman! It's all I could find.}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now you KNOW I could not post on Miss Angie baby without including hunka-hunka hubby! Gosh, he looks great. Her dress, lips, accessories are all fantastic....but I wanna eat a cheeseburger FOR HER! I mean, her shoulder bone is protruding for heaven sake!!!! Icky. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pZ79IiE_eqM/TxR8dDYTkuI/AAAAAAAAK0c/pVFUQCD3-e8/s1600/globes5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kba="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pZ79IiE_eqM/TxR8dDYTkuI/AAAAAAAAK0c/pVFUQCD3-e8/s640/globes5.jpg" width="402" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And now for a few stand outs of the evening...litterally! Maria Menounos! Bow chicka bow wow. Hotness. And HELLO yellow! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MEtzq9Ht89Q/TxR9TAArb2I/AAAAAAAAK0k/PBAsvdxVHAo/s1600/globes4b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kba="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MEtzq9Ht89Q/TxR9TAArb2I/AAAAAAAAK0k/PBAsvdxVHAo/s640/globes4b.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">She wore it better than Paula Patton....but I still liked that stand out quality on her too. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ze4yPd-luR8/TxR9VX0gdgI/AAAAAAAAK0s/oqghFXEe3W8/s1600/globes4a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kba="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ze4yPd-luR8/TxR9VX0gdgI/AAAAAAAAK0s/oqghFXEe3W8/s640/globes4a.jpg" width="418" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">AND NOW....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jpHhLiUCAaI/TxR98JXgvMI/AAAAAAAAK00/_sED1CzkCzI/s1600/globes6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kba="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jpHhLiUCAaI/TxR98JXgvMI/AAAAAAAAK00/_sED1CzkCzI/s640/globes6.jpg" width="462" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">WOW!!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Dame Helen Mirren KNOWS fashion. Either that or she has a great fantabulous stylist! Either way...lady knows how to rock it. She knocked all of the, <em>ahem</em>, older actresses outta the water. I mean....come on! Absolutely stunning! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>p.s. Madonna's acceptance speech was aw-kward times a billion. Anyone else agree!? Plus, did you hear all the cattiness between her and Sir Elton?! They both need to get ov-ah themselves. </em></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-4472928668981797203?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-83431686699285113622012-01-16T10:02:00.001-06:002012-01-16T10:03:26.846-06:00Manic Monday - 01.16.12<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We cannot walk alone. And as we walk, we must make the pledge that we shall always march ahead. We cannot turn back. I have a dream today! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~ Martin Luther King Jr. {I Have a Dream Speech}</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qY0O16MoA-E/TxRJcOepq4I/AAAAAAAAKzk/gI3WhxXdOiI/s1600/handssmall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" kba="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qY0O16MoA-E/TxRJcOepq4I/AAAAAAAAKzk/gI3WhxXdOiI/s640/handssmall.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I love the man who can smile in trouble, gather strength from distress and grow brave by reflection. </span></div><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~ Thomas Paine</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img height="468" id="il_fi" src="http://www.christiannewstoday.com/kingphoto.jpg" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="617" /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-8343168669928511362?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-57734823841032356592012-01-13T10:49:00.000-06:002012-01-13T10:49:46.547-06:00my dreams lately...My dreams lately have been rough, to say the least. Intense and violent and unhappy. <br /><br />You can imagine how pleased I was when I dreamt of.....BALI....the other day! Pure bliss...and just what my soul, spirit, mind all need. More please....<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tropicaliving/5616141493" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" class="thephoto" height="427" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5310/5616141493_d709b12d19_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tropicaliving/4711159025" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" class="thephoto" height="427" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4711159025_7a49e61940_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tropicaliving/3701484996" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" class="thephoto" height="426" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3528/3701484996_683e9ff190_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/visbeek/3139010186" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" class="thephoto" height="639" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3204/3139010186_633b0bffdf_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/napix/3746069341" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" class="thephoto" height="640" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2548/3746069341_caeba3ecc7_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tropicaliving/5576256236" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" class="thephoto" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5104/5576256236_f6b808724b_z.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/souvikb/3791048685" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" class="thephoto" height="431" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2591/3791048685_9d2beed490_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tropicaliving/3712418068" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" class="thephoto" height="426" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2423/3712418068_9efcb6f177_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tropicaliving/2082844572" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" class="thephoto" height="448" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2039/2082844572_b743ca8d9e_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tropicaliving/5211624310" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" class="thephoto" height="427" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/5211624310_d2bee55cbe_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/colloidfarl/2637997952" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" class="thephoto" height="426" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3140/2637997952_54a0955384_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielcheong/483555930" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" class="thephoto" height="427" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/204/483555930_475487ed17_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/araleya/301039664" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" class="thephoto" height="480" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/122/301039664_935ec512ac_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/colloidfarl/496124081" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" class="thephoto" height="640" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/208/496124081_2c2a694d0e_z.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/araleya/194850502" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" class="thephoto" height="490" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/76/194850502_7362fec6ec_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/87453322@N00/2803513664" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" class="thephoto" height="468" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3226/2803513664_2374fb9f1d_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrepipa/2474277759" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" class="thephoto" height="480" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3019/2474277759_b84dae39f2_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">{all images </span><a href="http://beautyineverything.com/search/bali/page/9"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">via</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;">}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Yeah. I'd really like to travel there....and not just in my dreams. Ahhhhh....talk about peaceful?! This lady is longing for peace....</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">How about YOU? Where would you love to travel to next? </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And now for some other random things that have been occupying my dreams: </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">*Sharks: </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">To see a shark in your dream indicates feelings of anger, hostility, and fierceness. You are undergoing a long and difficult emotional period and may be an emotional threat to yourself or to others. {um, yeah, ya think!?!} Perhaps, you are struggling with your individuality and independence, especially in some aspect of your relationship. {okay...who needs a therapist?!?} Alternatively, a shark represents a person in your life who is greedy and unscrupulous. This person goes after what he or she wants with no regards to the well-being and sensitivity of others. {alriiighty then!} </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_luin7d3f2i1qlv5hlo1_400_large" class="img" height="480" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/17637629/tumblr_luin7d3F2I1qlv5hlo1_400_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/17637629">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">*Rihanna:</span> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">To see a celebrity or actor in your dream represents your pursuit for pleasure. Your admiration of a particular celebrity may lead to a desire to have some of their physical or personality traits. Consider also who this actor is and what characteristics you associate with him or her. {hello Good Girl gone Bad!?!} These may be the same characteristics that you need to acknowledge or incorporate into yourself. {acknowledge? incorporate? um, no!} </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_lxcysaakgy1qat9bko1_400_large" class="img" height="640" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/21040621/tumblr_lxcysaakGy1qat9bko1_400_large.jpg" width="426" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/21040621">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">*Fighting: </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br />To dream that you are in a fight indicates inner turmoil. {okay...seriously, screw a therapist, check out <a href="http://dreammoods.com/">dreammoods.com</a>!} Some aspect of yourself is in conflict with another aspect of yourself. It may also parallel a fight or struggle that you are going through in your waking life. {precisely}<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_lp8upuplg61r0i2dyo1_500_large" class="img" height="391" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/20902870/tumblr_lp8upuPLG61r0i2dyo1_500_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/20902870">via</a>}</div><span style="font-size: large;">*Bombing:</span> <br /> <br /><br />To see a bomb in your dream indicates that you are going through a potentially explosive situation in your waking life. {I got that...loud.and.clear!} The bomb could represent repressed desires and unexpressed emotions that are on the verge of exploding or bursting if not dealt with soon. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_lxf7u8yelc1r6lmfyo1_1280_large" class="img" height="456" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/20694691/tumblr_lxf7u8yELC1r6lmfyo1_1280_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/20694691">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Soooo....tell me! What have you been dreaming off recently? Hopefully they are more peaceful than mine! </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-5773482384103235659?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-64893089867490799262012-01-11T14:27:00.002-06:002012-01-11T14:30:34.773-06:002 for 2 - for Nella and all the EXTRA special kiddos!!!!<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ndss.kintera.org/AccountTempFiles//account103256/images/print_21_resize.jpg" /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ndss.kintera.org/AccountTempFiles//account103256/images/print_39_resize.jpg" /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ndss.kintera.org/AccountTempFiles//account103256/images/print_47_resize.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ndss.kintera.org/AccountTempFiles//account103256/images/nellas_logo_2for2__resize.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ndss.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=1010652&supid=318966917"><span style="font-size: large;">Click here to donate to a wonderful, amazing, fabulous cause!</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And now a few words from Nella's mommy, the uber talented and highly hilarious and beautiful <a href="http://www.kellehampton.com/">Kelle Hampton.</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">::::</span></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This year, we are launching the 2 for 2 Fund--hoping to raise $200,000 by the time Nella turns two. We're more than half way there, thanks to you. A little more than $75,000 to go. Every dollar given to the 2 for 2 Fund supports the NDSS whose mission is to to be the national advocate for the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. Things are changing in our society, but it's only because people are working hard to change stereotypes, to recognize abilities and to tear down walls of discrimination.</span></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I come to you as a mama.</span></em></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s259.photobucket.com/albums/hh296/kascryder/Holiday%202011/?action=view&current=blog1-24.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" height="307" src="http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh296/kascryder/Holiday%202011/blog1-24.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">What does any mom want for her child? Hope. Hope for a successful future, happiness, the opportunity to fulfill dreams.</span></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><em>I don't want anyone to ever tell me that my child's dreams are limited because of an extra chromosome.</em></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><em>And so I'm asking you for something. For Nella. For our family. For all these beautiful capable children and their families and thousands of others.</em></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><em>Whatever you can give. A whole 'lotta $5 and $10 donations went a long way last year. We can do it again. </em></span></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">::::</span></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Again....please <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://ndss.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=1010652&supid=318966917">click here</a></span> to learn more and to donate {I just did and I am flat broke!}...even if you think it is not much...<span style="font-size: large;">it is significant!!!!!</span></span></div><em></em><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><em>::::</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Down syndrome creed" class="picture-item" height="640" id="bigImage149247894" itxtbad="1" itxtnodeid="161" src="http://i2.squidoocdn.com/resize/squidoo_images/-1/draft_lens14674451module149247894photo_1301579537down_syndrome_creed.jpg" title="Down syndrome creed" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s259.photobucket.com/albums/hh296/kascryder/Holiday%202011/?action=view&current=blog12-18.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" height="426" src="http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh296/kascryder/Holiday%202011/blog12-18.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">{Nella with mommy, Kelle Hampton}</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-6489308986749079926?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-45749468194209444882012-01-10T12:46:00.001-06:002012-01-10T12:47:36.616-06:002011 vs. 2012 - blinks.of.life<div style="text-align: center;">Now, looking back at <span style="font-size: large;">2011</span>…<span style="font-size: large;">not good</span> enough. But if you <span style="font-size: large;">don’t make that fall</span> and the <span style="font-size: large;">mistakes</span>, you wouldn’t know that it’s a mistake…I guess that’s just a <span style="font-size: large;">natural process</span> of learning, growing, and <span style="font-size: large;">evolving</span>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="380008_321044047927564_213757211989582_1048947_844437243_n_large" class="img" height="640" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/20890481/380008_321044047927564_213757211989582_1048947_844437243_n_large.jpg" width="514" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/20890481">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">2012</span>: no more procastinating, <span style="font-size: large;">stagnating</span>, being apathetic… And remember..remember..no matter <span style="font-size: large;">what is thrown your way</span>, always maintain a <span style="font-size: large;">heart of truthfulness</span>, compassion and tolerance. Only then, will you be able to <span style="font-size: large;">handle all matters</span> correctly and righteously.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="1229315-8-1325797581126_large" class="img" height="640" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/20890654/1229315-8-1325797581126_large.jpg" width="467" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/20890654">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">{post </span><a href="http://blinksoflife.tumblr.com/post/15513057122/now-looking-back-at-2011-not-good-enough-but-if#disqus_thread"><span style="font-size: large;">via</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> blinks.of.life}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">To say I needed to read this post is a gross understatement. I love how some blogs....can speak directly to YOU. Cut straight through and dig in deep. Cheers to a good year! Wishing you all the best. TRULY. </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-4574946819420944488?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-5739599484065548762012-01-09T15:38:00.000-06:002012-01-09T15:38:33.397-06:00Today it's...<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_lwkjlxzlxh1qbxpeso1_500_large" class="img" height="426" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/19766465/tumblr_lwkjlxZlxH1qbxpeso1_500_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_lkvohhlocq1qfsxoho1_500_large" class="img" height="428" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/9631966/tumblr_lkvohhlOcQ1qfsxoho1_500_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Rain_large" class="img" height="442" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/14712582/rain_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><br />....in Houston. And while it is hard to complain since we have been in a drought and need this rain terribly. Driving in flooding conditions really isn't a way to start the week. Or end it...or...or...yeah! Moderation, Mother Nature. Moderation is what we seek. Happy Monday peeps. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_l8iqamkjjg1qzph89o1_500_large" class="img" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/13477574/tumblr_l8iqamKJjg1qzph89o1_500_large.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Any party which takes credit for the rain must not be surprised if its opponents blame it for the drought. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~ Dwight Morrow </span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">{all images <a href="http://weheartit.com/">via</a>}</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-573959948406554876?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-16558358715495713002012-01-09T10:57:00.000-06:002012-01-09T10:57:03.349-06:00Manic Monday - 01.09.12<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Never be bullied into silence. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Uuuuuu%2520(61)_large" class="img" height="425" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/20829764/uuuuuu%2520(61)_large.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Never allow yourself to be made a victim. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="B,w,black,and,white,photography-6863103ffcb927bebe13e92093c7cce7_h_large" class="img" height="505" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/16194302/b,w,black,and,white,photography-6863103ffcb927bebe13e92093c7cce7_h_large.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Accept no one's definition of your life; </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Tumblr_lfrdkoxwqw1qfsbemo1_1280_large" class="img" height="426" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/20830422/tumblr_lfrdkoxWQW1qfsbemo1_1280_large.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">define yourself. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_lxinqqbsuj1qfik8to1_500_large" class="img" height="321" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/20828808/tumblr_lxinqqBSUJ1qfik8to1_500_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~ Harvey Fierstein</span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">{all images <a href="http://weheartit.com/">via</a>}</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-1655835871549571300?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-48825967738794692392012-01-06T12:32:00.000-06:002012-01-06T12:32:36.160-06:00I Need Him by Melodie Whitney<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Life can be a challenge, filled with worry and stress.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes as a mother, there is little time to rest.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Tumblr_lpfs9dpbzp1qi2bqdo1_500_large" class="img" height="640" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/18409866/tumblr_lpfs9dpBZp1qi2bqdo1_500_large.jpg" width="637" /></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">There are days when everything seems grim.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">That is when I really need Him.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://data.whicdn.com/images/20248967/37211c514687920bba9f71960e226e6c-d4kol8x_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="37211c514687920bba9f71960e226e6c-d4kol8x_large" border="0" class="img" height="426" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/20248967/37211c514687920bba9f71960e226e6c-d4kol8x_large.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Oh God with all that life can demand.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I will hold on to your hand.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Tumblr_lsyf50up7a1qcdqk0o1_500_large" class="img" height="640" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/16009120/tumblr_lsyf50up7a1qcdqk0o1_500_large.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">And it will be then that I can stand.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Tumblr_li4jg45w041qfrf9mo1_r1_500_large" class="img" height="640" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/8554436/tumblr_li4jg45W041qfrf9mo1_r1_500_large.jpg" width="514" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">You created me to need you, and to worship you each day.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">You give me a sweet peace inside everytime I pray.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="4942772484_37db8c3b65_z_large" class="img" height="427" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/20611301/4942772484_37db8c3b65_z_large.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I know deep within the depths of my soul.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It is you alone that makes me whole.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Tumblr_laeh0wv0oq1qe0hneo1_500_large" class="img" height="418" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/15721655/tumblr_laeh0wv0oq1qe0hneo1_500_large.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">{all images </span><a href="http://weheartit.com/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">via</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~ ©Melodie Whitney</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-4882596773879469239?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-34825324704984311422012-01-04T14:24:00.000-06:002012-01-04T14:24:10.971-06:00the shot that made it all worth itSo you may have read about my failed attempt at our annual mommy and me photo shoot. {post below} Well, there was one shot that I captured that made the whole excursion worth while. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gFih_74mIkI/TwSy7U9oyhI/AAAAAAAAKzQ/Fb2nG1kIR7o/s1600/layla+train.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rea="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gFih_74mIkI/TwSy7U9oyhI/AAAAAAAAKzQ/Fb2nG1kIR7o/s640/layla+train.mf.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />My lil super star never lets me down!!!!! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gKR5ok687uo/TwS0iInbQ2I/AAAAAAAAKzc/wClQMC8ePrE/s1600/layla+train.quote.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rea="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gKR5ok687uo/TwS0iInbQ2I/AAAAAAAAKzc/wClQMC8ePrE/s640/layla+train.quote.mf.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a border="0" href="http://babymakingmachine.blogspot.com/search/label/love%20letters" target="_blank"><img src="http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww115/jborget/love-letters-from-mom-button.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.myperspectiveblog.com/search/label/quotography" target="_blank"><img alt="Quotography at {My}Perspective" src="http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n637/wushka/myperspective_quotography_nutton.png" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-3482532470498431142?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-57626927811763182162012-01-03T11:38:00.000-06:002012-01-03T11:38:15.013-06:00my birthday, a new year and suchHappy New Year!!!! 2012....I am counting on you. Please be good to me. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="403747_315634058477234_100000919262261_1030143_1556110892_n_large_large" class="img" height="434" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/20460446/403747_315634058477234_100000919262261_1030143_1556110892_n_large_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/20460446">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So, yeah! I had a birthday on the 28th. Last month. Last year! Age to be kept to me. ha! I guess that's how you know when you are getting "old." Age is relative. That's my story and I am sticking to it! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I enjoyed my favorite....</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jZzAfd-5UCE/TwMx8Z3SXXI/AAAAAAAAKxs/kYP4jFomWH8/s1600/my+bday.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" rea="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jZzAfd-5UCE/TwMx8Z3SXXI/AAAAAAAAKxs/kYP4jFomWH8/s640/my+bday.mf.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Margaritas! Good food. And good company! Gotta love the queso on her lip. Dats ma gurl! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We started at <a href="http://chachos.com/">Chacho's</a> for a yummy margarita....then we headed down the street to <a href="http://www.pappadeaux.com/home/">Pappadeaux</a>! Yummy x two. I had some pretty good crab cakes, although I have had better. That is not a complaint....just an observation. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also observed a Swampthing!!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zxdzmjDpqjA/TwM07ZOAZGI/AAAAAAAAKx4/NiGAXC334i8/s1600/swampthing.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rea="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zxdzmjDpqjA/TwM07ZOAZGI/AAAAAAAAKx4/NiGAXC334i8/s640/swampthing.mf.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Layla got to put her photog skills to use....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UqBFnxffgbA/TwM2V0FFotI/AAAAAAAAKyE/L_va-dz2qwE/s1600/layla+photog+skills.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" rea="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UqBFnxffgbA/TwM2V0FFotI/AAAAAAAAKyE/L_va-dz2qwE/s640/layla+photog+skills.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I say pretty glass of water....and bread crumbs, eh?! Ha! I just adore this....yes! Because Layla snapped it. Next up....working on focus....hehehehehe. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W4oaq1xQhUg/TwM3UVupvoI/AAAAAAAAKyQ/GGiQeMd6buQ/s1600/layla+all+love.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" rea="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W4oaq1xQhUg/TwM3UVupvoI/AAAAAAAAKyQ/GGiQeMd6buQ/s640/layla+all+love.mf.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{She was proud...that's all love right there! Pounding her heart to prove it!}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">All in all....I really wouldn't have asked for anything more. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RcyG8Cv3gw0/TwM4dgg4WXI/AAAAAAAAKyc/Fntpb4Azt9o/s1600/my+bday+w+layla.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rea="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RcyG8Cv3gw0/TwM4dgg4WXI/AAAAAAAAKyc/Fntpb4Azt9o/s640/my+bday+w+layla.mf.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">New Year's Eve was low key....as it has been for quite some time now. But - good! And - safe! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ix1afebH69g/TwM6Lw4kabI/AAAAAAAAKyo/pPSyDiwuoV0/s1600/new+years+2012.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" rea="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ix1afebH69g/TwM6Lw4kabI/AAAAAAAAKyo/pPSyDiwuoV0/s640/new+years+2012.mf.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And then came 2012. And my idea that I could do our annual mommy and me photo shoot with me, myself and I. What a joke!!!???!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mommy + Layla + tripod + timer = </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">mommy and me photo shoot FAIL! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LD_EZNG52dc/TwM7Vt_HU_I/AAAAAAAAKy0/h9wXu4mE3tQ/s1600/mommy+and+me.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" rea="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LD_EZNG52dc/TwM7Vt_HU_I/AAAAAAAAKy0/h9wXu4mE3tQ/s640/mommy+and+me.mf.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And just for <strike>practical purposes</strike>....the sake of my dignity....the wind did not help the situation!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9vxEzEZ7C9k/TwM8B0nR8vI/AAAAAAAAKzA/osYw050IoY8/s1600/mommy+and+me+2.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" rea="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9vxEzEZ7C9k/TwM8B0nR8vI/AAAAAAAAKzA/osYw050IoY8/s640/mommy+and+me+2.mf.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But, CHEERS to trying! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">There are two mistakes one can make along the road to truth...not going all the way, and not starting.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~ Buddha - Hindu Prince Gautama Siddharta</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-5762692781176318216?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-43457040780657572792011-12-28T09:16:00.000-06:002011-12-28T09:16:00.968-06:00sooooo.....they say it's your burfday! It's my burfday too!<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Wallpaper-810624_large" height="359" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/20098130/wallpaper-810624_large.jpg" width="640" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; line-height: 19px;">If we could be twice young and twice old we could </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; line-height: 19px;">correct all our mistakes.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_lwu3m9il041r91ogjo1_500_large" height="478" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/20124087/tumblr_lwu3m9Il041r91ogjo1_500_large.png" width="640" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; line-height: 19px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; line-height: 19px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; line-height: 19px;">You are only young once, but you can be immature for </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; line-height: 19px;">a lifetime.</span> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #202020; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="682_large" height="459" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/13366224/682_large.jpg" width="640" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; line-height: 19px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; line-height: 19px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; line-height: 18px;">Honey, time marches on and eventually you realize it </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; line-height: 18px;">is marchin’ across your face.</span> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_lmj7buezqu1qcgkg5o1_500_large" height="640" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/19848840/tumblr_lmj7bueZqu1qcgkg5o1_500_large.jpg" width="502" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I’m just here for the cake.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_lluw3309yg1qkcxl7o1_500_large" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/20096493/tumblr_lluw3309yG1qkcxl7o1_500_large.jpg" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Old enough to know better, and young enough to do it </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">again!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr-balloons_large" height="428" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/18164896/tumblr-balloons_large.jpg" width="640" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And all I am wishing for this year on my birthday....is a calm and peaceful and successful 2012! Please make it good for me....God, the Universe....whoever I can count on! Please and thank you! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_lstpqcahlv1r15vn5_large" height="633" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/16123201/tumblr_lstpqcaHlv1r15vn5_large.jpg" width="640" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Please make that wish come true!!!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Z221812607_large" height="428" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/14851904/z221812607_large.jpg" width="640" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Image_7_large" height="640" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/16146773/image_7_large.jpg" width="437" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">{all images <a href="http://www.weheartit.com/">via</a>}</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-4345704078065757279?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-2118018141892833542011-12-27T11:52:00.000-06:002011-12-27T11:52:14.723-06:00a Merry Christmas!Hi guys! And a Merry {belated} Christmas to you....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hrmEn6JqMkA/TvoATDwQsaI/AAAAAAAAKxI/fNA4px1L1mg/s1600/layla+christmas.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hrmEn6JqMkA/TvoATDwQsaI/AAAAAAAAKxI/fNA4px1L1mg/s640/layla+christmas.mf.jpg" width="430" /></a></div><br />Christmas came and went....and we were left with an extremely spoiled little girl! But, this is nothing new. We are blessed....and I count my blessings. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bFWokC5mnBM/TvoCPRq_xSI/AAAAAAAAKxU/fIC5H0048V8/s1600/fam+christmas.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bFWokC5mnBM/TvoCPRq_xSI/AAAAAAAAKxU/fIC5H0048V8/s640/fam+christmas.mf.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />In other news....my poppa celebrated 70 wonderful years of life on Christmas Eve! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SD67dxnK_AE/TvoE6M-7p5I/AAAAAAAAKxg/4KC4Zof1rJQ/s1600/dad+bday.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SD67dxnK_AE/TvoE6M-7p5I/AAAAAAAAKxg/4KC4Zof1rJQ/s640/dad+bday.mf.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />It was a fabulous celebration. Happy Birthday, Daddy, and thank you for all the love and support....I couldn't ask for better I tell ya!<br /><br />And in semi-unimportant news, Chris Rene placed 3rd on X Factor. That sucks....but he will be fine anyway. <br /><br />Hope your Christmas was all that and more.....many blessings to you and yours!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-211801814189283354?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-73191976170780366102011-12-22T13:45:00.001-06:002011-12-22T13:46:38.236-06:00Chris Rene got our vote!Myself and Layla were kinda sorta <strong>really</strong> into X Factor....and I adored <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYPTS_39I8g">Chris Rene</a> from the beginning. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="417" id="il_fi" src="http://wac.450f.edgecastcdn.net/80450F/popcrush.com/files/2011/12/chris2.jpg" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="625" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So the finale is tonight and you know....all three finalists are worthy....but to say I am pulling for this young man...is an extreme understatement. Chris Rene....all.the.way!!!! </div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's always my favorite feeling in the world, when I sit, in this chair, and I meet a star for the first time. There is something about you....</span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Maybe you need the show; maybe we need you?</span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~ Simon Cowell</span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;">{quote about Chris Rene on his 1st audition}</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-7319197617078036610?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-7465153416281185452011-12-19T16:37:00.000-06:002011-12-19T16:37:24.688-06:00Manic Monday - 12.19.11<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Tumblr_luykbbskwy1qgqv8wo1_500_large" class="img" height="427" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/19650461/tumblr_luykbbskWY1qgqv8wo1_500_large.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">we must carry it with us or we find it not.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="5937491511_5eb6b7ae14_large" class="img" height="424" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/19576288/5937491511_5eb6b7ae14_large.jpg" width="640" /></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~ Ralph Waldo Emerson </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Beauty is not in the face;</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_l71kejduaw1qbpjb3o1_500_large" class="img" height="640" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/19604284/tumblr_l71kejDuAw1qbpjb3o1_500_large.jpg" width="608" /></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">beauty is a light in the heart.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_lupt4v4rqx1qdjlzto1_500_large" class="img" height="426" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/18590503/tumblr_lupt4v4rQX1qdjlzto1_500_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~ Khalil Gibran </span></div><br />For <a href="https://www.signshares.com/">Deb</a> - Rest in Peace, beautiful heart! </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-746515341628118545?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-40084837645166929372011-12-16T11:58:00.000-06:002011-12-16T11:58:08.009-06:00for DebbieI lost a friend today. Young, old...it doesn't matter...they are gone. And that always hurts. That's the truth of it all. <br /><br />Rest In Peace Deb. I will continue to pray for your daughter...your husband. You all are fighters....and my thoughts are with you, with them. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Memories last forever, never do they die, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Tumblr_lw5h2wuphr1qzi9p6o1_500_large" class="img" height="426" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/19391554/tumblr_lw5h2wuPhr1qzi9p6o1_500_large.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/19391554">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">friends stick </span><span style="font-size: large;">together and never really say Goodbye.</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~ Ralph Waldo Emerson</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="377215_191128800980152_100002491012790_371841_882259231_n_large" class="img" height="478" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/19305489/377215_191128800980152_100002491012790_371841_882259231_n_large.jpg" width="640" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/19305489">via</a>}</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-4008483764516692937?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-64985756011376179582011-12-15T14:04:00.000-06:002011-12-15T14:04:04.131-06:00'Tis the Season!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uMKgljZDWMI/TupKw0NlJ3I/AAAAAAAAKww/y1My29Ez4hE/s1600/fam+at+avalon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uMKgljZDWMI/TupKw0NlJ3I/AAAAAAAAKww/y1My29Ez4hE/s640/fam+at+avalon.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{Layla's Christmas Program 2011}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Holy cow, ya'll! I have not even started Christmas Shopping....how crazy {busy} am I?!?! Anyway - that starts on Saturday for me, and luckily, I don't have a lot of peeps to buy for....but maaaan!!! That was dumb. But, such is the Meli Faif Life! It's just how I roll....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I hope you all have been well. I miss the blogging world, and hope my presence is more frequent after the New Year. On the up side...I have received my Christmas Cards and I am addressing them as <strike>we speak</strike> I type...so stop holding your breath! ha....as if....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_lw9fogzbij1qmevz7o1_500_large" height="388" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/19416461/tumblr_lw9fogzBIj1qmevz7o1_500_large.gif" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/19416461">via</a>}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have any of you noticed how the 'Tis the Season time gets a lil cray cray and not so carefree, nice!?! This crazy lady in her Mercedes SUV sped around me and my boss in a very crowded parking lot at lunch today....only to stop at the front entrance to Home Goods to load 2 paintings she had obviously just purchased. Seriously!? If looks could kill....I would have committed murder. Just sayin'! So dangerous. Not to mention idiotic. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Speaking of more idiotic things....my dreams! They have been crazy stupid. And vivid lately. And draining. I wake up spent. Grrrreat....I am already lucky to get 4 hours a sleep at night. Now I am waking up feeling like I've run a marathon. That's a joke in and of itself! But this ish ain't funny. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've dreampt of a fellow blogger, Justin Bieber, and me chewing up Kale and repeatedly spitting it in some girls face. I mean, wow!?! What gives? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So I finished the Hunger Games trilogy of books....so fantastic. I could go on and on....but instead I'll say, go read em!!!!! They will not disappoint. Now I am reading Dear John. (yawn!) But it seems fitting since we have officially ended our Iraq War. (Thank the Lord!) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Anyway....I'm out! Don't forget <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">the reason for the season</span>, ya'll! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Christmasmanger_large" height="426" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/18863650/ChristmasManger_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/18863650">via</a>}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br style="background-color: #f7ffff; color: #3d5146; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f7ffff; color: #3d5146;">In spite of the many benefits God has blessed us with, how many times do we complain about little difficulties and trials? We lose sight of the big picture and fail to appreciate the really important things. Just as we cannot benefit from a wrapped gift under a Christmas tree until we open it, so gratitude can be seen as our way of opening the gift of God's love intended by all the small and big positive events of our lives. </span><br style="background-color: #f7ffff; color: #3d5146; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><br style="background-color: #f7ffff; color: #3d5146; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f7ffff; color: #3d5146; text-align: -webkit-auto;">~ Ronda De Sola Chervin </span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-6498575601137617958?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-19027043494257341022011-12-12T16:06:00.000-06:002011-12-12T16:06:48.520-06:00Manic Monday - 12.12.11<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The good life, as I conceive it, is a happy life.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="386415_10150401676641767_262392001766_8870822_1033488201_n_large" class="img" height="586" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/19258527/386415_10150401676641767_262392001766_8870822_1033488201_n_large.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I do not mean that if you are good you will be happy; </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="387200_106017332849587_100003239615006_31145_1199865899_n_large" class="img" height="382" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/19255668/387200_106017332849587_100003239615006_31145_1199865899_n_large.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I mean that if you are happy you will be good.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_lsifa5mewu1qdqn5jo1_400_large" class="img" height="640" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/15591823/tumblr_lsifa5MeWU1qdqn5jo1_400_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~ Bertrand Russell </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_lukzf5yhvd1qh17v7o1_500_large" class="img" height="422" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/19219343/tumblr_lukzf5yHVD1qh17v7o1_500_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{images <a href="http://www.weheartit.com/">via</a>}</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-1902704349425734102?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-57953331422176847772011-12-08T10:22:00.002-06:002011-12-08T10:40:32.534-06:00Layla's Christmas Program...the long and straight of it!Layla has her Christmas Program tonight. Her class is singing "All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth" and she is really excited about it. As are we! She has been practicing and has.it.down! <br /><br />Speaking of down....she asked "for hair like Emma's" last night....and I finally obliged. But only after telling her again...that her hair is fabulous. I just WISH I could have curls like hers....<br /><br />So here is Layla....long and straight! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7BXkvyaEVWY/TuDjvi-hjaI/AAAAAAAAKwc/YLcpmrCrhiU/s1600/layla+straight+hair+christmas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" mda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7BXkvyaEVWY/TuDjvi-hjaI/AAAAAAAAKwc/YLcpmrCrhiU/s640/layla+straight+hair+christmas.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{It took me 1.5 hours, in case you were wondering.} </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Stop growing up so fast baby girl. And best wishes tonight. I love you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ucCxPDj92jY/TuDn0iisF1I/AAAAAAAAKwk/-2wUk9tVhEo/s1600/DSC_0831.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" mda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ucCxPDj92jY/TuDn0iisF1I/AAAAAAAAKwk/-2wUk9tVhEo/s640/DSC_0831.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{her tree}</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-5795333142217684777?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-79055469029974709492011-12-07T11:11:00.000-06:002011-12-07T11:11:49.299-06:0070 years....<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Pearl Harbor Memorial" border="0" height="512" src="http://www.destination360.com/north-america/us/hawaii/images/oahu/pearl-harbor-memorial.jpg" usemap="#Map" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://www.destination360.com/north-america/us/hawaii/pearl-harbor-memorial">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">With confidence in our armed forces - with the unbounding determination of our people - we will gain the inevitable triumph - so help us God. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~ Franklin Roosevelt </span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-7905546902997470949?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-76441332177770225412011-12-06T11:01:00.000-06:002011-12-06T11:01:23.281-06:00so vagueHi friends!<br /><br />I know the pace and overall feel around my blog has changed over the last three weeks or so. I am definitely going through a transition. I know it will be for the best, but for now, I am vague. <br /><br />I am okay. I don't want any of you worrying about lil ole me. <br /><br />But prayers, positive thoughts and love and light are always welcome here. <br /><br />Honestly, I am all out of sorts. But just trying to relish in the good. Soak up the joy. Live in peace.<br /><br />I hope you are all doing the same. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Taking joy in life is a woman's best cosmetic. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~ Rosalind Russell</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Tumblr_ltevq3tbej1r4oce1o1_500_large_large" class="img" height="426" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/18095609/tumblr_ltevq3tBEj1r4oce1o1_500_large_large.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/18095609">via</a>}</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-7644133217777022541?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-16866903375964380522011-12-05T15:44:00.000-06:002011-12-05T15:44:30.305-06:00Manic Monday - 12.05.11<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Some people are afraid of what they might find if they try to analyze themselves too much, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="381549_279148682127389_279077848801139_768813_752966671_n_large" class="img" height="426" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/18808953/381549_279148682127389_279077848801139_768813_752966671_n_large.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">but you have to crawl into your wounds to discover where your fears are. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Tumblr_ltvb8rk9wh1r38outo1_500_large" class="img" height="427" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/18699389/tumblr_ltvb8rK9wH1r38outo1_500_large.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Once the bleeding starts, the cleansing can begin.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="20090121233535" class="img" height="426" id="main_image" src="http://legacyentries.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/20090121233535.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~ Tori Amos</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://data.whicdn.com/images/18087343/6377650365_0a712cf431_z_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="6377650365_0a712cf431_z_large" border="0" class="img" height="427" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/18087343/6377650365_0a712cf431_z_large.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">{I am trying.} </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">{all images <a href="http://www.weheartit.com/">via</a>}</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-1686690337596438052?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-28458480854041839562011-12-01T11:31:00.000-06:002011-12-01T11:31:58.166-06:00start December off right<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Our destinty changes with our thoughts; </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Tumblr_ltsgvfv1yt1r59w84o1_500_large" class="img" height="480" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/18570604/tumblr_ltsgvfV1YT1r59w84o1_500_large.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">we shall become what we wish to become, do what we wish to do, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_lv1th2jezz1qdfcgso1_500_large" class="img" height="427" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/18592667/tumblr_lv1th2jeZZ1qdfcgso1_500_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">when our habitual thoughts correspond with our desires. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Tumblr_lmity0ud8c1qe7qhqo1_500_large" class="img" height="490" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/18559213/tumblr_lmity0ud8c1qe7qhqo1_500_large.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">{all images <a href="http://www.weheartit.com/">via</a>}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~ Orison Swett Marden </span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-2845848085404183956?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-50123475499230849772011-11-29T14:57:00.000-06:002011-11-29T14:57:25.593-06:00what is holding me together<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Jeremiah 29:11</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." </span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_luq3snr0qi1qidrx1o1_500_large" class="img" height="375" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/18366678/tumblr_luq3snR0qI1qidrx1o1_500_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/18366678">via</a>}</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-5012347549923084977?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-46068497950172967922011-11-29T10:55:00.000-06:002011-11-29T10:55:49.724-06:00randoms<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_312754692" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-O-T0zKjjH60/Tsl6LYyUAHI/AAAAAAAACuY/x8RYDaXR7fg/s640/IMG_8690.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xb0i-Z7Iw6k/TsYZbX3gbcI/AAAAAAAAAmc/FSxtHnKcFFo/s1600/Dear+God.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_uid_r0o63i="6" height="550" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xb0i-Z7Iw6k/TsYZbX3gbcI/AAAAAAAAAmc/FSxtHnKcFFo/s640/Dear+God.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Z219226936_large" class="img" height="428" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/18391226/z219226936_large.png" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Z219632998_large" class="img" height="565" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/18391320/z219632998_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{all images from we heart it}</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-4606849795017296792?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-85433078253297792752011-11-28T12:31:00.000-06:002011-11-28T12:31:18.270-06:00Manic Monday - 11.28.11<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Every king was once a helpless baby and every great structure once a blueprint... it's not where you are today, but where you'll reach that counts. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Tumblr_lv7bnsfter1qb3r5lo1_500_large" class="img" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/18323553/tumblr_lv7bnsFter1qb3r5lo1_500_large.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/18323553">via</a>}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Things happen to you to make you realize your true potential, strength, will power, and heart. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_lsgnkrrahy1qh0rbqo1_500_large" class="img" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/16317663/tumblr_lsgnkrraHY1qh0rbqo1_500_large.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/16317663">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I truly respect the people who stay strong, even when they have every right to break down.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Dance-the-whole-life_175161906_large" class="img" height="416" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/17783877/dance-the-whole-life_175161906_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/17783877">via</a>}</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-8543307825329779275?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-23971356954215125022011-11-21T12:04:00.002-06:002011-11-21T12:17:50.371-06:00Manic Monday - Overcome 11.19.11<span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The greatest glory in living lies not in never failing, but in rising every time we fail.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~ Nelson Mandela</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_loscshjupl1r0p2n8o1_500_large" class="img" height="426" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/17333135/tumblr_loscshjuPL1r0p2n8o1_500_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~ Martin Luther King</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Tumblr_lszh5cbrvz1qb5jsro1_500_large" class="img" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/18062461/tumblr_lszh5cBrVZ1qb5jsro1_500_large.jpg" /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~ Robert Schuller</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Tumblr_lllpxfsdjn1qj2u1wo1_400_large" class="img" height="640" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/18003122/tumblr_lllpxfSDjN1qj2u1wo1_400_large.jpg" width="426" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials.</span><span style="font-size: large;"></span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~ Chinese proverb</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="5846726098_7da896d22e_z_large" class="img" height="424" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/17968416/5846726098_7da896d22e_z_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fall seven times, stand up eight.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~ Japanese proverb</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Tumblr_lv0iswag1i1r6ierqo1_500_large" class="img" height="427" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/18079054/tumblr_lv0iswag1I1r6ierqo1_500_large.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">{all images <a href="http://weheartit.com/">via</a>}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />P.S. If the winner of the My Memories giveaway, KEPACANINS, does not contact melifaif(at)yahoo.com by Sunday, 11.27.11 to collect their winnings, I will announce a new winner on Monday. 11.28.11. </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-2397135695421512502?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-11252492581792241242011-11-18T11:17:00.002-06:002011-11-18T11:23:02.561-06:00My Memories Winner!The lucky winner of the My Memories Digital Scrapbooking Giveaway is....<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">KEPACANINS</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>kepacanins said...</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br /></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Hey Melissa! This may be the answer to long hours of scrapbooking! With 2 kids now theres really no time =) </strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br /></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Hope all is well. Love reading your blog</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>November 11, 2011 11:22 AM</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Congrats!!!! Contact me at melifaif (at) yahoo.com to collect your winnings! Thank you to everyone for playing along. And a special thanks to My Memories for the opportunity! </span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-1125249258179224124?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-42863629934054623512011-11-16T15:50:00.000-06:002011-11-16T15:50:25.706-06:00Perfect Christmas Gift - By Jewel, The Merry Goes Round<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B005DSOK8M/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=5174&s=music" target="AmazonHelp"><img alt="The Merry Goes 'Round" border="0" height="640" id="prodImage" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51rJDz%2BHCxL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">If you are looking for a mid-range priced gift for a baby or a child this holiday season, I highly suggest a wonderful CD, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Merry-Goes-Round-Jewel/dp/B005DSOK8M">The Merry Goes Round</a> by Jewel. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I have always been a huge fan of Jewel, from way back to her Pieces of You album. And my compliments only grow with this group of songs. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Just to name a few, here are some of Layla's favorites: </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sammy-The-Spider/dp/B005HRCLSK"><span style="font-size: large;">Sammy the Spider</span></a> (click the links to hear a snippet) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_l3x0oxv3y21qatqtto1_400_large" class="img" height="640" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/17598579/tumblr_l3x0oxV3y21qatqtto1_400_large.jpg" width="517" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Green-Grass-Grew-All-Around/dp/B005HRCMPC"><span style="font-size: large;">The Green Grass Grew All Around</span></a> (a classic...love it!) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_luk4hs2mff1r31ieho1_500_large" class="img" height="428" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/17609044/tumblr_luk4hs2Mff1r31ieho1_500_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HRCMBG/ref=dm_dp_trk8?ie=UTF8&qid=1321475452&sr=1-1"><span style="font-size: large;">Only Shadows</span></a> (No need to be afraid of the dark, they are only shadows.) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="167597_1595828293437_1167849567_31295802_826066_n_large" class="img" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/17742727/167597_1595828293437_1167849567_31295802_826066_n_large.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HRCMUW/ref=dm_dp_trk14?ie=UTF8&qid=1321475452&sr=1-1"><span style="font-size: large;">Happy</span></a> (my absolute fav! About accepting others for who and what they represent. Don't judge others if you don't want others judging you!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="25370145_5_9328609131_818753_large" class="img" height="480" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/16370727/25370145_5_9328609131_818753_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HRCMXO/ref=dm_dp_trk15?ie=UTF8&qid=1321475452&sr=1-1"><span style="font-size: large;">In My Room</span></a> (You can explore the world....in your room! Escape via books and your imagination! Fabulous lil tune.) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="20090227182407" class="img" id="main_image" src="http://legacyentries.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/20090227182407.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{all images <a href="http://www.weheartit.com/">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So, yeah. You can see I am a HUGE fan of the music. Go grab a CD or two now...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And don't forget to <a href="http://melifaif.blogspot.com/2011/11/my-memoriesand-your-memories-giveaway.html"><span style="font-size: large;">enter my giveaway</span></a>, it ends tomorrow. Winner announced on Friday! </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-4286362993405462351?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-31261765707571617052011-11-15T16:26:00.000-06:002011-11-15T16:26:46.193-06:00I'm just...so...ME!!!<div style="text-align: center;">Yet, I am a very busy me!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><img alt="6348046289_d49e3a1a48_z_large" class="img" height="586" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/17780145/6348046289_d49e3a1a48_z_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><a href="http://data.whicdn.com/images/17780170/229446_10150176149223094_299421483093_6674497_7898584_n_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Sneaking in photo shoots when I can....</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://data.whicdn.com/images/17780170/229446_10150176149223094_299421483093_6674497_7898584_n_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="229446_10150176149223094_299421483093_6674497_7898584_n_large" border="0" class="img" height="640" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/17780170/229446_10150176149223094_299421483093_6674497_7898584_n_large.jpg" width="427" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">...and trying to keep my sanity. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="5383508936_02e32f7689_z_large" class="img" height="412" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/6774321/5383508936_02e32f7689_z_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">I kinda feel like that lil ole turtle above. There are plenty of wonderful and colorful and joyful things filling up my world, but the weight of it can become cumbersome. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">But I already know what I must do. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="%25255b003708%25255d_large" class="img" height="480" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/17699421/%25255B003708%25255D_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">And enjoy it while I cruise along....</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_luetgcs1su1r1dmxuo1_500_large" class="img" height="417" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/17774224/tumblr_luetgcs1SU1r1dmxuo1_500_large.png" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">{all images <a href="http://www.weheartit.com/">via</a>}</div><br /><br />So. Have you entered my giveaway yet? There are only a few entries so your chances of winning are GOOD! <a href="http://melifaif.blogspot.com/2011/11/my-memoriesand-your-memories-giveaway.html">Enter now</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-3126176570757161705?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-28320603506776728932011-11-14T13:30:00.004-06:002011-11-14T14:03:41.770-06:00Manic Monday - 11.14.11<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Vanity and pride are different things, though the words are often used synonymously. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B6zXBmoWH1M/TsFqbq0OqDI/AAAAAAAAKvk/eWzMnzGKUxU/s1600/20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nda="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B6zXBmoWH1M/TsFqbq0OqDI/AAAAAAAAKvk/eWzMnzGKUxU/s640/20.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">A person may be proud without being vain. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OygPXFjXHQY/TsFqvLkroPI/AAAAAAAAKvs/PhyQoGHq8NM/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OygPXFjXHQY/TsFqvLkroPI/AAAAAAAAKvs/PhyQoGHq8NM/s640/2.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Pride relates more to our opinion of ourselves; </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9brsT3zN9Cs/TsFq78exZiI/AAAAAAAAKv4/El4Ptc6sbSE/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9brsT3zN9Cs/TsFq78exZiI/AAAAAAAAKv4/El4Ptc6sbSE/s640/1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">vanity, to what we would have others think of us. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zsuti-X8MK8/TsFrku2esdI/AAAAAAAAKwM/19Rt4QV399U/s1600/15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" nda="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zsuti-X8MK8/TsFrku2esdI/AAAAAAAAKwM/19Rt4QV399U/s640/15.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">{all images via Jill Ward Photography}</span></span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~ Jane Austen </span></div><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">So if you could excuse the vanity part....and just see how prideful I am of my baby girl! And </span>Vote <a href="http://zulily.votigo.com/contests/showentry/976316">here</a> for Layla!</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"></span><embed id="VideoPlayback" src="http://zulily.votigo.com/swf/entrynew.swf?v=2&sc=ns&url=http://zulily.votigo.com/entries/entrydetailswebservice/976316&domain=zulily.votigo.com&fontcol=#FF9101" style="height: 310px; width: 370px;" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"><br /><div style="background: #000000; width: 370px;"><br /><div style="background: #000; text-align: center;"><a href="http://zulily.votigo.com/votes/vote/976316/0/love_it"><img alt="Vote for me!" border="0" src="http://zulily.votigo.com/img//fbnewegg/vfm.gif" /></a></div><div style="background: #f5eedc; border-bottom: #000 1px solid; border-left: #000 1px solid; border-right: #000 1px solid; border-top: #000 1px solid; height: 32px;"><a href="http://zulily.votigo.com/"><img border="0" src="http://zulily.votigo.com/img//fbnewegg/logo.gif" style="float: left;" /></a><a href="http://zulily.votigo.com/sections/show_s3pdf_rules/7516" style="color: #fba517; float: right; font: 8pt arial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 3px; padding-top: 8px; text-decoration: none;">Contest details</a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And <a href="http://photos.parents.com/category/vote/photo/1107309">here</a> too!!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Thanks, I'll owe you one! Or two...or three! Depends on how many daily votes you put in. Ha! </div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://zulily.votigo.com/img/zulily/header-img-new.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://zulily.votigo.com/img/zulily/header-img-new.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">And don't forget to enter <a href="http://melifaif.blogspot.com/2011/11/my-memoriesand-your-memories-giveaway.html">my giveaway</a>!!!! Ends on Thursday. </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-2832060350677672893?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-4029225043449380312011-11-10T14:57:00.000-06:002011-11-10T14:57:29.388-06:00My Memories...and Your Memories! Giveaway Time!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love photography, that is a given. But as far as putting those thousands of pictures in a scrapbook every <strike>month</strike> year, well...yeah. Not.So.Much! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So when <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.mymemories.com/digital_scrapbooking_software">My Memories</a></span> contacted me about their Digital Scrapbooking Software, I was a little hesitant. I was assured it was simple and easy to use and you know what!? They were right. I jumped right into the program without ever having used digital scrapbook software before. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UAlGAqd8WuM/TrrkWLdRzkI/AAAAAAAAKvE/Bx5CKCiUcVg/s1600/26647195b.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ida="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UAlGAqd8WuM/TrrkWLdRzkI/AAAAAAAAKvE/Bx5CKCiUcVg/s640/26647195b.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Check out the helicopter-like rotation Layla's hair is propelling!!! She was positive those geese were out to get her....little did she know...they were just exploring the farm with the rest of us. Hilarious. She spun around so fast...and luckily my shutter speed was fast enough to catch it. Pretty amazing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_ixvflqED28/TrrnK3dqZ_I/AAAAAAAAKvM/VSmQM32PjgQ/s1600/71860594b.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ida="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_ixvflqED28/TrrnK3dqZ_I/AAAAAAAAKvM/VSmQM32PjgQ/s640/71860594b.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I used pre-designed pages for the above, but I am excited to create more of my own designs!!! There are literally TONS of embellishments and borders and colors and different texts to use to make your pages totally one of a kind. I am so in love. <br /><br />You know what else I am in love with? A <span style="font-size: large;">discount code</span> you can use right now to <span style="font-size: large;">get $10 off</span> the My Memories Suite Scrapbook software.....AND.....when you purchase that Suite, you automatically get an <span style="font-size: large;">additional $10</span> to spend in the My Memories Store!!!! Exciting, right!?! Yep. Use code <span style="font-size: large;">STMMMS76921.</span> (Just copy and paste the code and apply it at checkout in the promotional code section.)<br /><br />And of course....what you all are waiting for. <span style="font-size: large;">Giveaway Time!!!!! </span><br /><br />All you need to do: <br /><br />1. Be a follower of Meli Faif Life, my blog. (1 entry) <br />2. Visit <a href="http://www.mymemories.com/">My Memories.com</a> and tell me your favorite FREE {that's right they have free downloads for the taking} Download. (additional entry) <br />3. Like <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/MyMemories/140359372717593">My Memories on Facebook</a> (additional entry - total of 3 entries per person) <br /><br />What are you waiting for????? Go enter the giveaway!!!!! And because I know you want to....<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0ELd_xhlYyY/Trw6a-FnGPI/AAAAAAAAKvc/f3DEJgeiokQ/s1600/86503831b.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0ELd_xhlYyY/Trw6a-FnGPI/AAAAAAAAKvc/f3DEJgeiokQ/s640/86503831b.png" width="515" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{Can you tell this is my creation?! Yeah...I have room for improvement.)</div><br />....go ahead!!! It's like I am life sized anyway. Cheers! <br /><br />Giveaway will end next Thursday, November 17th, with a winner announced on Friday, the 18th! Good luck.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-402922504344938031?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-5710559981293914062011-11-08T10:27:00.000-06:002011-11-08T10:27:59.303-06:00she was a wise one...Miss Monroe<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">She was a girl who knew how to be happy even when she was sad. And that’s important—you know.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Tumblr_ls5kq82kfl1qgj70wo1_400_large" class="img" height="427" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/15320326/tumblr_ls5kq82kFl1qgj70wo1_400_large.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/15320326">via</a>}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We are all of us stars, and we deserve to twinkle.</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Color,hope,joy,sparkle,sun,rainbow-23b86a2cae049180b3717613e3ec9053_h_large" class="img" height="427" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/17384228/color,hope,joy,sparkle,sun,rainbow-23b86a2cae049180b3717613e3ec9053_h_large.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/17384228">via</a>}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you're not.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="304872_2340564564271_1554635718_2503140_599988767_n_large" class="img" height="469" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/15049305/304872_2340564564271_1554635718_2503140_599988767_n_large.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/15049305">via</a>}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Just because you fail once, doesn't mean you're gonna fail at everything. Keep trying, hold on, and always, always, always believe in yourself. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Because if you don't, then who will, sweetie? </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Tumblr_ls5984o79m1r0ndago1_500_large" class="img" height="637" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/15286444/tumblr_ls5984o79m1r0ndago1_500_large.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/15286444">via</a>}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">So keep your head high, keep your chin up, and most importantly, keep smiling, because life's a beautiful thing and there's so much to smile about.</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Tumblr_l9ix2igm2c1qa37bzo1_1280_large" class="img" height="486" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/17380361/tumblr_l9ix2iGm2c1qa37bzo1_1280_large.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/17380361">via</a>}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~ all quotes from Miss Marilyn Monroe</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-571055998129391406?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-35955317737680350662011-11-07T15:52:00.000-06:002011-11-07T15:52:08.669-06:00oh the irony....<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Remember...the time you feel lonely </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="7e515e9d002ac8254eb54c4a_large" class="img" height="428" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/17220582/7e515e9d002ac8254eb54c4a_large." width="640" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">is the time you most need to be by yourself. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Tumblr_lfttjphe0z1qe34wco1_500_large" class="img" height="428" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/6774521/tumblr_lfttjpHE0Z1qe34wco1_500_large.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Life’s cruelest irony.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_lp577npyxg1qcrsn7o1_400_large" class="img" height="547" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/15843749/tumblr_lp577npYxG1qcrsn7o1_400_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{Needless to say....I am gonna be alone tonight. Well, as alone as alone can be with a beautiful 4 year old to make my day brighter.}</div><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~ Douglas Coupland</span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">{all images via we heart it}</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-3595531773768035066?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-68076230937144334232011-11-04T11:40:00.000-05:002011-11-04T11:40:09.383-05:00The Grace ProjectAlthough we struggle to make ends meet every month, we still know we are blessed beyond measure. <br /><br />I highly encourage ALL OF YOU...{yes you!}...to head on over to Laura's blog, <a href="http://laurabrowe.blogspot.com/2011/11/grace-project.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FvSyLh+%28LBR%29">TWIRL</a>, and read up on The Grace Project. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a border="0" href="http://laurabrowe.blogspot.com/2011/11/grace-project.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l566/laurabrowe/Africa/RecentlyUpdated-1.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I think there is NO better way to start off the Thanksgiving month...I donated. Will you? </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-6807623093714433423?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-49217867652138413092011-11-04T10:08:00.000-05:002011-11-04T10:08:56.460-05:00Things To Do....<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Cherish your solitude. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Solitude_by_ineedchemicalx-d4dlet2_large" class="img" height="421" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/16515168/solitude_by_ineedchemicalx-d4dlet2_large.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Take trains by yourself to places you have never been. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="319139_268082896562250_132290533474821_718057_632251569_n_large" class="img" height="423" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/16964116/319139_268082896562250_132290533474821_718057_632251569_n_large.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sleep out alone under the stars. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Tumblr_lu04plfumu1qelcwvo1_500_large" class="img" height="427" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/17037941/tumblr_lu04plfUMu1qelcwvo1_500_large.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Learn how to drive a stick shift. </span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="5935313096_b9420e4a8f_z_large" class="img" height="427" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/13776496/5935313096_b9420e4a8f_z_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Go so far away that you stop being afraid of not coming back. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Tumblr_lt1azqmext1qzwhyzo1_1280_large" class="img" height="640" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/16595288/tumblr_lt1azqmeXT1qzwhyzo1_1280_large.jpg" width="640" /></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Say no when you don’t want to do something. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="N4eb2dd4ad6b85_large" class="img" height="480" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/17121063/n4eb2dd4ad6b85_large.jpg" width="640" /></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Say yes if your instincts are strong, even if everyone around you disagrees. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Tumblr_ltxyojsu6c1qgidrfo2_400_large" class="img" height="394" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/16963243/tumblr_ltxyojSU6c1qgidrfo2_400_large.gif" width="400" /></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Decide whether you want to be liked or admired. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Tumblr_lktza2slva1qg6h7vo1_500_large" class="img" height="453" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/9534338/tumblr_lktza2SlVa1qg6h7vo1_500_large.jpg" width="640" /></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Decide if fitting in is more important than finding out what you’re doing here. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Tumblr_ltmzvhvbrl1qk60mbo1_250_large" class="img" height="333" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/16657520/tumblr_ltmzvhVbrl1qk60mbo1_250_large.jpg" width="400" /></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Believe in kissing.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Tumblr_lu2vq1bliw1r5ndavo1_500_large" class="img" height="426" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/17101947/tumblr_lu2vq1bLiW1r5ndavo1_500_large.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~ Eve Ensler</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">*all images <a href="http://weheartit.com/">via</a>*</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-4921786765213841309?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-16512526598133771882011-11-02T08:52:00.000-05:002011-11-02T08:52:27.693-05:00Dia De Los Muertos<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="goog_qs-tidbit goog_qs-tidbit-0"><strong><img alt="Tumblr_lt320od5fi1qfvuj8o1_500_large" class="img" height="640" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/16974175/tumblr_lt320od5Fi1qfvuj8o1_500_large.jpg" width="493" /></strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="goog_qs-tidbit goog_qs-tidbit-0">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/16974175">via</a>}</span></div><br /><span class="goog_qs-tidbit goog_qs-tidbit-0"><strong>Day of</strong></span><span class="goog_qs-tidbit goog_qs-tidbit-0"><strong> the Dead</strong></span><span class="goog_qs-tidbit goog_qs-tidbit-0"> (</span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_language" title="Spanish language"><span class="goog_qs-tidbit goog_qs-tidbit-0">Spanish</span></a><span class="goog_qs-tidbit goog_qs-tidbit-0">: </span><span lang="es" xml:lang="es"><i><span class="goog_qs-tidbit goog_qs-tidbit-0"><span style="font-size: large;">Día de los Muertos</span></span></i></span><span class="goog_qs-tidbit goog_qs-tidbit-0">) is a holiday celebrated in Mexico and around the world in many cultures. The holiday focuses on gatherings of</span> family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died.....in a celebratory fashion, not in a grieving way.<br /><br />Traditions connected with the holiday include <span style="font-size: large;">building private altars</span>:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="640" id="il_fi" src="http://www.mexicansugarskull.com/pics/26altar/altar-capula.jpg" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="425" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://www.mexicansugarskull.com/skeleton_folkart/altar.html">via</a>}</div><br />Honoring the deceased using <span style="font-size: large;">sugar skulls, </span>like the one seen above.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Setwidth487-sugar-skull_large" class="img" height="640" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/16875397/SetWidth487-sugar-skull_large.jpg" width="420" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/16875397">via</a>}</div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Marigolds </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="2998932664_20680c1880_z_large" class="img" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/15345880/2998932664_20680c1880_z_large.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/15345880">via</a>}</div><br />And the <span style="font-size: large;">favorite foods</span> and <span style="font-size: large;">beverages </span>of the departed.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_lsswia0yhr1qza0fjo1_500_large" class="img" height="480" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/16196314/tumblr_lsswia0yHR1qza0fjo1_500_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/16196314">via</a>}</div><br />This is actually a two day celebration from November 1st through November 2nd. With the 1st day honoring the "young angels" or children...and November 2nd is more for rememberance of the elderly loved ones. <br /><br />No doubt I will be honoring and remembering many! Family and friends, alike. Everyone from my baby sister, Monica, to my best buddy, Juny...to both of my dad's parents and my mother's father. From Richard's mother, Dina, to friends that were gone too soon. Unfortuantely....I have a long list to celebrate. <br /><br />Take some time. Light a candle. Remember the things they loved. And celebrate them!!!! Celebrate their life here with us.....and the life they continue to live! <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="il_fi" src="http://www.expatify.com/files/2009/10/dia1.jpg" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">From my rotting body, flowers shall grow and I am in them and that is eternity. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~ Edvard Munch</span></div><br />Many blessings....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-1651252659813377188?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-8537029050237890792011-11-01T11:21:00.000-05:002011-11-01T11:21:27.587-05:00some randoms and NOVEMBER!?!?Hey all! <br /><br />Trick or Treating was a blast last night! Three 4 year old lil girls and two 2 year old lil boys make for a fantastic Halloween Experience!!! <br /><br />1 - Rainbow Butterfly Princess <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aOHlQENOcLE/TrAUqPqbuJI/AAAAAAAAKtE/Yp5BANJlgNs/s1600/layla.halloween.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ida="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aOHlQENOcLE/TrAUqPqbuJI/AAAAAAAAKtE/Yp5BANJlgNs/s640/layla.halloween.mf.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{"M" for Momma}</div><br />1 - Izzy, the Pirate from Jake and the Neverland Pirates <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-G5kjLxq7Now/TrAWSpQnxBI/AAAAAAAAKtM/bT0mvAmwO18/s1600/addison.layla.halloween.2011.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" ida="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-G5kjLxq7Now/TrAWSpQnxBI/AAAAAAAAKtM/bT0mvAmwO18/s640/addison.layla.halloween.2011.mf.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Arrrrrrgh, matey!</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="281" id="il_fi" src="http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110501044960/disney/images/2/28/Jake_And_The_never_Land_Pirates.jpg" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="500" /></div><br />1 - Pink Princess <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iBm5xWgk8sc/TrAXoirOiuI/AAAAAAAAKtU/Dg0CPm2W9_U/s1600/girls.halloween.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ida="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iBm5xWgk8sc/TrAXoirOiuI/AAAAAAAAKtU/Dg0CPm2W9_U/s640/girls.halloween.mf.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />2 - Minions from Dispicable Me! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-29b-swkEN7U/TrATZVbiWEI/AAAAAAAAKs8/_6Vp6O3zPgI/s1600/cam+and+xander.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ida="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-29b-swkEN7U/TrATZVbiWEI/AAAAAAAAKs8/_6Vp6O3zPgI/s640/cam+and+xander.mf.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's a party ya'll!!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img height="640" id="il_fi" src="http://dungeonsmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Despicable-Me-Minions.jpg" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="611" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />My mom is a huge fan of the "homemade costumes" so she was proud of this group! As was I. Fun times, indeed. <br /><br />And now for some randoms that have been sticking in my head...long enough to get them down on here. <br /><br />We were swinging the other day at the neighborhood park. And Layla said, "I smell Ladybug." LOL. That cracked me up for days. You know ladybugs are attracted to her like peanutbutter to jelly, right!? Well, they are. And that was priceless. <br /><br />While on said park excursion...this girl, probably about 11 years old whispers to me..."Is she adopted?" I said, "No. No she is not." Very calm and equally as quiet. Then she exclaimed, "Oh! She doesn't look like you at all. She doesn't!" And slid down the slide. I just smiled. And wondered if people would frown upon me pulling a lil girls hair....I didn't, for the record. I did pray for her that night though. And for her family. <br /><br />Layla likes to announce when she, <em>ahem</em>, passes gas. It is usually something like, "Oops, I pooted. Excuse me." We're working on it. We have been. Just sayin'. Anyway...she let one out the other night before bed and of course, informed me. "I just tooted but it was quiet. It didn't talk." LOL. Oh my child....pray for her, will ya? ha. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="6171505473_c4b86f05cf_z_large" class="img" height="358" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/15219943/6171505473_c4b86f05cf_z_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/15219943">via</a>}</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-853702905023789079?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-15082315382074395872011-10-31T12:17:00.000-05:002011-10-31T12:17:23.133-05:00Happy Halloween, Bitches!!!!!<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="1320070677813_f_large" class="img" height="512" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/16958803/1320070677813_f_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/16958803">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But more importantly, Happy Birthday to my Honey!!!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HIP0DrB-rA4/Tq7XeXJKNII/AAAAAAAAKso/BZKQcGxzQAU/s1600/DSC_2719.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" ida="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HIP0DrB-rA4/Tq7XeXJKNII/AAAAAAAAKso/BZKQcGxzQAU/s400/DSC_2719.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">{Last year celebrating her 90th!!!}</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B808-jawPm0/Tq7X8Z_lgGI/AAAAAAAAKsw/Re8oSjdrAx4/s1600/DSC_2762.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" ida="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B808-jawPm0/Tq7X8Z_lgGI/AAAAAAAAKsw/Re8oSjdrAx4/s640/DSC_2762.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-1508231538207439587?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-29363569980503723652011-10-28T14:30:00.000-05:002011-10-28T14:30:00.865-05:00for all you tricks...some treats!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">When witches go riding,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Pinned Image" height="640" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/216693095_Yy7fYJ9f_c.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/216693095/">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">and black cats are seen,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Pinned Image" height="640" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/353652117_29AIEjNb_c.jpg" width="425" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/353652117/">via</a>}</span></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">the moon laughs and whispers,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Pinned Image" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/212936612_94Qq1RcU_c.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/212936612/">via</a>}</div><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">‘tis near Halloween.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Pinned Image" height="425" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/186695689_rKFkvspS_c.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/186695689/">via</a>}</div><br />Hope ya'll enjoy the "Halloween" weekend. We have a birthday costume party tomorrow....and my Rainbow Butterfly Princess is soooooo ready!!!! <br /> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8bQwbU_lK2A/TqsCYpPF2GI/AAAAAAAAKsg/gWyeQi28sEw/s1600/halloween.2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ida="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8bQwbU_lK2A/TqsCYpPF2GI/AAAAAAAAKsg/gWyeQi28sEw/s640/halloween.2011.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{Momma did the face painting....you likey!?!}</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-2936356998050372365?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-32224088498904560962011-10-26T11:44:00.000-05:002011-10-26T11:44:13.854-05:00Zoo Boo 2011The Saturday before last, daddy decided he wanted to take Layla to the Zoo Boo at the Houston Zoo. Had I known, I would have put her in her costume, but that's neither here nor there. He flies by the seat of his pants. It's just how he rolls. And I am cool with that....I roll with the punches. <br /><br />So off to the zoo we went! Layla just happened to be in festive attire, so we were all to the good anyway. Go momma. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r9h1zMYv66E/Tqgs4g2BKfI/AAAAAAAAKro/uQ7Yf8b8FZ8/s1600/zoo+dad+layla.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ida="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r9h1zMYv66E/Tqgs4g2BKfI/AAAAAAAAKro/uQ7Yf8b8FZ8/s640/zoo+dad+layla.mf.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{Shirt says "I've got a sweet tooth!" So true. She does.}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">While the Zoo Boo festivities were fun, no doubt, I think Layla really enjoyed feeding the giraffes the best. It was our first time to do this...and it was fun!!! Giraffes tongues are incredibly long!!!! In case you didn't know. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cnbNTsP45xY/TqgzBpmJEJI/AAAAAAAAKsA/WLGfEO_wYns/s1600/giraffe.2.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" ida="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cnbNTsP45xY/TqgzBpmJEJI/AAAAAAAAKsA/WLGfEO_wYns/s640/giraffe.2.mf.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q0JAbD4EDVA/TqgtZjMccXI/AAAAAAAAKrw/OfrJRa0zlos/s1600/zoo+giraffe.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" ida="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q0JAbD4EDVA/TqgtZjMccXI/AAAAAAAAKrw/OfrJRa0zlos/s640/zoo+giraffe.mf.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-URHSJCTHDQA/TqgthVXIsKI/AAAAAAAAKr4/ounuCD_W_-g/s1600/zoo+giraffe+feed.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" ida="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-URHSJCTHDQA/TqgthVXIsKI/AAAAAAAAKr4/ounuCD_W_-g/s640/zoo+giraffe+feed.mf.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{birthmark on her wrist, butterfly "tattoo" on her hand} </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eieh_tSKmxo/TqgzWPyyWOI/AAAAAAAAKsI/Ol7dwCPfm9Q/s1600/zoo+rooster.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" ida="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eieh_tSKmxo/TqgzWPyyWOI/AAAAAAAAKsI/Ol7dwCPfm9Q/s640/zoo+rooster.mf.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I just loved this lil guy. He was just hanging around...waiting for his close up. So I obliged. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ag33EDzsItU/Tqg0pRaZVSI/AAAAAAAAKsQ/ab6rYTKxyyI/s1600/mom+and+layla+zoo.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ida="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ag33EDzsItU/Tqg0pRaZVSI/AAAAAAAAKsQ/ab6rYTKxyyI/s640/mom+and+layla+zoo.mf.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I look half asleep in this picture, but that's okay...daddy did a good job at snappin', so I'll take it! I only get one chance...and this was it! Not too shabby. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" ida="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_AM2WW9heVY/Tqg1Fyf5k2I/AAAAAAAAKsY/guf0Mr1tw0s/s640/zoo+flower.mf.jpg" width="426" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And this picture does it for me. I just love it.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-3222408849890456096?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-6250745504387141582011-10-23T17:02:00.000-05:002011-10-23T17:02:24.417-05:00let's start where we left off...Whew, I thought last week was hard. HA! It ain't got nothing on this past week. <br /><br />I did what I said I was going to do, and a bit more. Zoo on {last} Saturday, and Pumpkin Patch on {last} Sunday. <br /><br />And then {last} Sunday afternoon turned into a disaster. Stomach bug ATTACKED with a vengence.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Pinned Image" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/329294494_tCgt0Az4_c.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/329294494/">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Baby girl was so so so soooooo sick! I cannot even go into all of it, but it was down right sad. And pathetic! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So I am just going to rewind for a minute and post what I said I would....a few more features from my cousins wedding. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Cheers to being in better health on our end! Cheers to family! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6kl3_yJVQX4/TqSMzrcSiJI/AAAAAAAAKp4/NRS-vNv7H4A/s1600/marriage.jennifer.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rda="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6kl3_yJVQX4/TqSMzrcSiJI/AAAAAAAAKp4/NRS-vNv7H4A/s640/marriage.jennifer.mf.jpg" width="462" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2FVMqyYhAdA/TqSM1xmNgqI/AAAAAAAAKp8/Sqd_Q0D4ysA/s1600/marriage+jerome.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" rda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2FVMqyYhAdA/TqSM1xmNgqI/AAAAAAAAKp8/Sqd_Q0D4ysA/s640/marriage+jerome.mf.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VsaJkRaVlA0/TqSM-G2H8WI/AAAAAAAAKqQ/7reiL-bWZrI/s1600/wedding+kiss.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VsaJkRaVlA0/TqSM-G2H8WI/AAAAAAAAKqQ/7reiL-bWZrI/s640/wedding+kiss.mf.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z7UlEbEZSXU/TqSNIpbwvYI/AAAAAAAAKqg/6EklcF0q3wA/s1600/wedding+walk.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rda="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z7UlEbEZSXU/TqSNIpbwvYI/AAAAAAAAKqg/6EklcF0q3wA/s640/wedding+walk.mf.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DXq5hmWFtfY/TqSNCW_RjRI/AAAAAAAAKqY/niMW4RsziW0/s1600/mr.+and+mrs.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rda="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DXq5hmWFtfY/TqSNCW_RjRI/AAAAAAAAKqY/niMW4RsziW0/s640/mr.+and+mrs.mf.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6YHhBQs4PwA/TqSM55ZLfTI/AAAAAAAAKqI/YAEmQm-Fcs0/s1600/rings.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6YHhBQs4PwA/TqSM55ZLfTI/AAAAAAAAKqI/YAEmQm-Fcs0/s640/rings.mf.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sm0hUOeEkNA/TqSN2oSw9UI/AAAAAAAAKqs/bD3oikrtBWc/s1600/mrs.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sm0hUOeEkNA/TqSN2oSw9UI/AAAAAAAAKqs/bD3oikrtBWc/s640/mrs.mf.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-617Z76Jux1w/TqSN6Hiqn8I/AAAAAAAAKq0/Bd-xeczasx4/s1600/wed.fam.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" rda="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-617Z76Jux1w/TqSN6Hiqn8I/AAAAAAAAKq0/Bd-xeczasx4/s640/wed.fam.mf.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aR8Z5aF5cjo/TqSOGEQUjbI/AAAAAAAAKq8/9NATxRy-08c/s1600/wedding+cake.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rda="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aR8Z5aF5cjo/TqSOGEQUjbI/AAAAAAAAKq8/9NATxRy-08c/s640/wedding+cake.mf.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{various cheesecakes in lieu of the traditional}</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-41foK-BgBLA/TqSOHXf0QXI/AAAAAAAAKrE/fhgeCLnlqGc/s1600/wedding+cake+2.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" rda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-41foK-BgBLA/TqSOHXf0QXI/AAAAAAAAKrE/fhgeCLnlqGc/s640/wedding+cake+2.mf.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ReZYXTtrNQ4/TqSOI5uRtYI/AAAAAAAAKrM/ECWQDljpudU/s1600/wedding+cake+3.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" rda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ReZYXTtrNQ4/TqSOI5uRtYI/AAAAAAAAKrM/ECWQDljpudU/s640/wedding+cake+3.mf.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">And cheers to loving commitments!!! </span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NQCZGi4Jq0E/TqSOKCAG2mI/AAAAAAAAKrU/2iTDqZogUlc/s1600/marriage.togetherness.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" rda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NQCZGi4Jq0E/TqSOKCAG2mI/AAAAAAAAKrU/2iTDqZogUlc/s640/marriage.togetherness.mf.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-625074550438714158?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-57825350550016228002011-10-14T11:51:00.000-05:002011-10-14T11:51:33.176-05:00It's finally FRIDAY!<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Whew, this week has kicked my a$$. Yes it has. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://data.whicdn.com/images/15506351/1416432445_5_mHcb_large.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="1416432445_5_mhcb_large" border="0" class="img" height="495" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/15506351/1416432445_5_mHcb_large.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/15506351">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>I am happy to report that Layla's social calendar is empty this weekend. Mine, always. <br /><br />I am just thrilled about that! Not mine, Layla's! <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_lsfor1hafv1r0tqmao1_500_large" class="img" height="508" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/15510219/tumblr_lsfor1hAFv1r0tqmao1_500_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/15510219">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I plan to do a lot of wedding photography editing this weekend. And we just may hit up <a href="http://www.dewberryfarm.com/">Dewberry Farms</a> for some good ole fashioned Pumpkin Patch fun!!!! Oh yeah. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HmD45qBL8KA/TphoUJ4h6tI/AAAAAAAAKpo/6QD8icSLQuQ/s1600/layla+pumpkin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" oda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HmD45qBL8KA/TphoUJ4h6tI/AAAAAAAAKpo/6QD8icSLQuQ/s640/layla+pumpkin.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{Layla picking out a pumpkin, 2010}</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Ya'll enjoy!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="349432_460s_v1_large" class="img" height="640" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/16049725/349432_460s_v1_large.jpg" width="485" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/16049725">via</a>}</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-5782535055001622800?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-29607284853216455692011-10-13T10:52:00.000-05:002011-10-13T10:52:06.806-05:00Think about it Thursday<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Pinned Image" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/176885171_67qu3Rp7_c.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/176885171/">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Pinned Image" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/238820952_2Z5AfgnM_c.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/238820952/">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Pinned Image" height="524" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/63771673_1vM2wCy1_c.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/63771673/">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Pinned Image" height="640" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/198795750_GENC0GoL_c.jpg" width="454" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/198795750/">via</a>}</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-2960728485321645569?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-16076235573587845032011-10-11T10:08:00.000-05:002011-10-11T10:08:09.353-05:00Today I am greatful for......many, many things! But especially for the much needed <span style="font-size: large;">5 inches of rain</span> that Houston and the South Texas area experienced over the weekend. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cHxbvB4si8U/TpNQaZCtJCI/AAAAAAAAKoY/96lzEGVimEw/s1600/windmill+rain+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" kca="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cHxbvB4si8U/TpNQaZCtJCI/AAAAAAAAKoY/96lzEGVimEw/s640/windmill+rain+.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I am also thankful to my cousin, for allowing me to capture beautiful memories for him and his bride on their <span style="font-size: large;">wedding</span> day. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ucPK_5P1ERM/TpNTRxx7TjI/AAAAAAAAKoc/PFf0168wW3g/s1600/toast.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kca="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ucPK_5P1ERM/TpNTRxx7TjI/AAAAAAAAKoc/PFf0168wW3g/s640/toast.mf.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />Thankful for the stunning <span style="font-size: large;">double rainbow</span> that was cast over the wedding grounds just prior to the commitment ceremony.<br /> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yNs7LLmo8VU/TpNWvGUZUYI/AAAAAAAAKog/WrlqJYdE2Cc/s1600/double+rainbow.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" kca="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yNs7LLmo8VU/TpNWvGUZUYI/AAAAAAAAKog/WrlqJYdE2Cc/s640/double+rainbow.mf.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Apparently, a double rainbow is a <span style="font-size: large;">symbol of transformation</span>. Well, hello!?! Yep. It is also considered a sign from the cosmic universe that <span style="font-size: large;">something great</span> is about to happen and that <span style="font-size: large;">one good thing will lead to another</span>. Pretty cool, eh? I sure do think so. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a border="0" href="http://faith-simplicity.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3526/5785268818_c439e9e23f_m.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">::::::::::</div><br />I am so very thankful the wedding location had a tree full of <span style="font-size: large;">rope swings</span>! For it allowed Layla a place to sit and swing for hours on end, while her momma captured memories and moments to last a lifetime. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M3N86CqWtQ0/TpNZbZLRB0I/AAAAAAAAKos/AnTfJ8Y_unA/s1600/layla+swing.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kca="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M3N86CqWtQ0/TpNZbZLRB0I/AAAAAAAAKos/AnTfJ8Y_unA/s640/layla+swing.mf.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />Thankful for the <span style="font-size: large;">cooler weather</span> that these showers ushered in...it almost feels like Autumn. Almost. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y4n6kSykzhM/TpNhrwvmUdI/AAAAAAAAKow/xpkp1ieT5uE/s1600/autumn+quotography.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" kca="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y4n6kSykzhM/TpNhrwvmUdI/AAAAAAAAKow/xpkp1ieT5uE/s640/autumn+quotography.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{Reminds me of our dearest Lisa, the Bumpkin on a Swing.} </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><center><a href="http://www.myperspectiveblog.com/search/label/quotography" target="_blank"><img alt="Quotography at {My}Perspective" src="http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n637/wushka/myperspective_quotography_nutton.png" /></a></center><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">::::::::::</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>And last but not least, I am so thankful for <span style="font-size: large;">family</span>. Without them...life just wouldn't be as full. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4k4zhQ_wmxM/TpNjiNl2mJI/AAAAAAAAKo0/gkMmZATTWWg/s1600/dad+and+layla+wedding.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kca="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4k4zhQ_wmxM/TpNjiNl2mJI/AAAAAAAAKo0/gkMmZATTWWg/s640/dad+and+layla+wedding.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{my dad and baby girl}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eXszApCvS_E/TpRYXbvqvQI/AAAAAAAAKpA/AVINAyR3v8w/s1600/mom+and+layla+wedding.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kca="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eXszApCvS_E/TpRYXbvqvQI/AAAAAAAAKpA/AVINAyR3v8w/s640/mom+and+layla+wedding.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{my mom and baby girl}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TNXErHPu0SU/TpRZXOdmcoI/AAAAAAAAKpI/MENOef9EJ3E/s1600/ethan.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" kca="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TNXErHPu0SU/TpRZXOdmcoI/AAAAAAAAKpI/MENOef9EJ3E/s640/ethan.mf.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{my nephew, Ethan} </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3zyl-1tY2ME/TpRanTIGGiI/AAAAAAAAKpQ/6f3S05hrGYY/s1600/layla+and+paige+jail.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kca="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3zyl-1tY2ME/TpRanTIGGiI/AAAAAAAAKpQ/6f3S05hrGYY/s640/layla+and+paige+jail.mf.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{my niece, Paige and baby girl}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d0OQnHex1Zc/TpRbv98bRvI/AAAAAAAAKpY/1-E4hDjFOn8/s1600/addie+mae.mf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" kca="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d0OQnHex1Zc/TpRbv98bRvI/AAAAAAAAKpY/1-E4hDjFOn8/s640/addie+mae.mf.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{my niece, Addison Mae}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have SO much to be thankful for....and that includes YOU!!!!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-1607623557358784503?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-59709059004898879802011-10-10T10:34:00.000-05:002011-10-10T10:34:13.093-05:00Manic Monday - 10.10.11<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">True love stories never have endings. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XXiKCe4BUe8/TpMQNPlcH9I/AAAAAAAAKoU/mAPSbKC1ck4/s1600/marriage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kca="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XXiKCe4BUe8/TpMQNPlcH9I/AAAAAAAAKoU/mAPSbKC1ck4/s640/marriage.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~ Richard Bach</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-5970905900489887980?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-43098440812186339002011-10-07T16:11:00.000-05:002011-10-07T16:11:41.051-05:00wish me luck...I am signing off to go shoot a wedding tomorrow....<br /><br />I need all the prayers, well wishes and such....so please help a sista out!!!! <br /><br />Happy Friday and a lovely weekend to you all. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mMHZaE_rkMM/To9q0Efbx3I/AAAAAAAAKoI/5DZ2wi1uaFw/s1600/DSC_0607.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" kca="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mMHZaE_rkMM/To9q0Efbx3I/AAAAAAAAKoI/5DZ2wi1uaFw/s640/DSC_0607.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-4309844081218633900?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-55590474670772873982011-10-06T15:19:00.001-05:002011-10-09T16:17:02.340-05:00status update on the FOUR year old LaylaLayla is such a ball of fun nowadays. Of course we have frequent break downs...but I am positive this is due to my abudance of spoiling. It's bad ya'll. I have to stop it now before she grows into a may-jah DIVA!!!! <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="400" id="il_fi" src="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS2NkvAhvxns7aDqogCLzjD2z7Kiy7x_FfnqGuUJNYGGEfRXtczGaaRtGNM_Q" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="267" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{Ms. Mariah "Diva" Carey} </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RzqHu0yRs74/To3gTqyBpII/AAAAAAAAKno/M-152NZLT4I/s1600/layla+carosel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" kca="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RzqHu0yRs74/To3gTqyBpII/AAAAAAAAKno/M-152NZLT4I/s640/layla+carosel.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">{Miss Layla "trying to act like a diva" - see the comparison?}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">You already know she has it in her! Remember this? </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-11BtcnqwTLc/To3gwbHVx1I/AAAAAAAAKns/TbEkmXCrOPk/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kca="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-11BtcnqwTLc/To3gwbHVx1I/AAAAAAAAKns/TbEkmXCrOPk/s640/3.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Yeah, well. This lil one is trying to obtain a "poor sport" attitude....and if you know anything about me...I will NOT tolerate that. Not.in.the.least! She asked me this morning to tell her teachers that "I do not like playing musical chairs. Please tell them I do not have to play." </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">EXCUSE ME!?! Um, no. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Other happenings and changes? Baby girl has hit a growth spurt!!! We go in a few weeks for her 4 yr. check up at the doc, but if I had to guess...she is probably about 37 lbs. and growing like a weed. Maybe 40 inches? We were able to wear some 3T stuff this summer, but forget about that! She is all 4T now...and some things, I will buy in 5T so she can grow into it. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Kqed5sN-hik/To3iOpLZgRI/AAAAAAAAKnw/MQUlDZ70sGc/s1600/100_1634.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" kca="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Kqed5sN-hik/To3iOpLZgRI/AAAAAAAAKnw/MQUlDZ70sGc/s640/100_1634.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{Last time we saw Dr. Awesome is when she noticed Layla's heart beat was irregular!}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3YO2uDimes0/TpIPPCEJ0bI/AAAAAAAAKoQ/HP8vJdQjL_c/s1600/layla+olivia+doc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kca="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3YO2uDimes0/TpIPPCEJ0bI/AAAAAAAAKoQ/HP8vJdQjL_c/s400/layla+olivia+doc.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Dr. Awesome will be happy to see her doing so well! No sickness over the last year that needed the docs assistance. Which is HUGE because Layla has breathing issues. But I am hoping that is something she is growing out of! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Also a daily plea from Layla nowadays is "asking God for a baby sister!" </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_ls6ujuqcym1qbjjdro1_1280_large" class="img" height="637" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/15328665/tumblr_ls6ujuqCym1qbjjdro1_1280_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/15328665">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So now I have officially begun the "thought process" of.....fostering. I know, I know!!! Go ahead...I'll wait while you call me crazy! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="307776_2474655586302_1249818808_32959385_700948861_n_large" class="img" height="426" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/15692359/307776_2474655586302_1249818808_32959385_700948861_n_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/15692359">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Thanks! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Let's move on....Layla is also: </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">1. Counting up a storm! And with her fingers. </div><div style="text-align: left;">2. She can write the entire alphabet, upper and lower case, with just a few letters proving difficult. </div><div style="text-align: left;">3. She has homework Monday - Thursday. </div><div style="text-align: left;">4. She is still taking Gymnastics and is really good. They want her on their "team" but I am gonna save that $200 for something else. Like...</div><div style="text-align: left;">5. Hip Hop dance classes. This is high on her to do list!!!! I have yet to sign her up....remember the "good sport" issue...until that changes. This waits. </div><div style="text-align: left;">6. She loves the Disney Show "Shake It Up" and would probably do anything to be on the show. I truly mean, anything. Don't dare her...</div><div style="text-align: left;">7. She says "her" alot when it should really be "she." Ex: "Her wants me to have a sleep over." I say "SHE! She wants you..." on average of 2,198 times a day!!!! </div><div style="text-align: left;">8. She loves to sing and she loves to dance. Her rendition of Adele's "Someone Like You" is the sweetest, yet most hilarious thing ever. </div><div style="text-align: left;">9. She only wants to wear dresses. And if they don't twirl big enough....she is not a happy camper. </div><div style="text-align: left;">10. She asked me so sadly the other day while looking in the mirror...."Mommy, please cut off all my curly, crazy hair. I want hair like Emma's." {my heart was almost torn in two. again. I heart those curls so much.} </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dYhRxq2vp10/To4C-7j4S_I/AAAAAAAAKn4/8EOIfmf7Jbg/s1600/play+with+your+hair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" kca="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dYhRxq2vp10/To4C-7j4S_I/AAAAAAAAKn4/8EOIfmf7Jbg/s640/play+with+your+hair.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">11. Girlfriend loves to play dress up. Princess, cheerleader, whatever! As long as it is girly. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">12. She loves boardgames. Memory is her favorite, with CandyLand and Operation in at a close second. Probably tied. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">13. She loves to help mommy bake in the kitchen. AND she really loves to lick the batter off of the spoons. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">14. She is as silly as her momma....comes by it honestly. She can make a face, that is the spitting image of yours truly. Cracks.me.up! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">15. I think it is possible she could end up in sales. She can just about talk you into anything!!!! And follows it up with a, "That's a good idea!" While shaking her head yes.....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But all in all....nothing in the world could beat swinging!!!!! This girl could swing for hours if I allowed her to do so. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YAsOrcQbwBk/To4LwnQMhVI/AAAAAAAAKn8/fF5_hRJN2Xw/s1600/swim+swing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kca="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YAsOrcQbwBk/To4LwnQMhVI/AAAAAAAAKn8/fF5_hRJN2Xw/s640/swim+swing.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So. I'll end on that. But you best believe I will be back after her 4 year check up with Dr. Awesome and add in anything I know I forgot!!! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I sure do love you baby girl. You are the sunshine in my life.....</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WnjvyYmLVJ8/To4NIDH5xCI/AAAAAAAAKoE/qM7nv1Rxlf4/s1600/12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kca="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WnjvyYmLVJ8/To4NIDH5xCI/AAAAAAAAKoE/qM7nv1Rxlf4/s640/12.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">A daughter is a mother's gender partner, her closest ally in the family confederacy, an extension of her self. </span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-5559047467077287398?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-27813024982100945082011-10-05T16:01:00.001-05:002011-10-05T16:02:31.843-05:00What Makes Me Smile<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">What makes me smile? </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Lots of things! Like....carnivals!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_RvWKT9N_UU/TozBDDlZ4oI/AAAAAAAAKng/mVyqP06pJbA/s1600/enjoy+the+ride.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" kca="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_RvWKT9N_UU/TozBDDlZ4oI/AAAAAAAAKng/mVyqP06pJbA/s640/enjoy+the+ride.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.myperspectiveblog.com/search/label/quotography" target="_blank"><img alt="Quotography at {My}Perspective" src="http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n637/wushka/myperspective_quotography_nutton.png" /></a></center><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Layla {duh!} </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My family </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Blue Skies with fluffy white clouds</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Green, green grass against said blue skies</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Flowers</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Kites</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Balloons</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Bubbles</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Graffiti </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hugs from friends</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Our dog, Sammie</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hearing the giggle and growl from Layla and Sammie playing</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Celebrations </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Weekends</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Splash Pads</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Spring </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Autumn </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sweet whispers</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Moving quotes</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">And of course - PHOTOGRAPHY!!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">My most favorite pic this past week - that made me smile real BIG - came from one of Layla's BFF's birthday parties! It was a Tangled/Rapunzel theme...and her mother made the most adorable "Tower" cake! Check it out....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m8pm_BgY2fs/TozEjT9SBoI/AAAAAAAAKnk/xcy4I1S7NuI/s1600/tower+cake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kca="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m8pm_BgY2fs/TozEjT9SBoI/AAAAAAAAKnk/xcy4I1S7NuI/s640/tower+cake.jpg" width="426" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a border="0" href="http://faith-simplicity.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3526/5785268818_c439e9e23f_m.jpg" width="200" /></a><br /><br />Pretty impressive, eh?!?!<br /><br /><img height="359" id="il_fi" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/performingarts/1/0/J/0/-/-/tangledtower.jpg" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="640" /><br /><br />I'd say she did a fabulous job!!! Quirky and fun....right.up.my.alley!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-2781302498210094508?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-79853542409851508722011-10-04T11:10:00.000-05:002011-10-04T11:10:35.689-05:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">All the great things are simple, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WNc4acC8qRs/TostKXuBVlI/AAAAAAAAKnc/ljZEFhUvd_4/s1600/bee.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kca="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WNc4acC8qRs/TostKXuBVlI/AAAAAAAAKnc/ljZEFhUvd_4/s640/bee.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">and many can be expressed in a single word: </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Pinned Image" height="640" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/136396801_XKj0zH6M_c.jpg" width="427" /></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/136396801/">via</a>}</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">freedom, </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><img alt="justice - joshua reynolds" height="640" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/235450726_1M0vty7b_b.jpg" style="height: 500px;" width="244" /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/search/?q=justice">via</a>}</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">justice, </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><img alt="Pinned Image" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/195427387_Q7fGvsN5_c.jpg" /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/195427387/">via</a>}</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">honor, </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Pinned Image" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/191889698_bN9yWHsU_c.jpg" /></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/191889698/">via</a>}</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">duty, </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Pinned Image" height="433" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/265820244_KSYTKrYX_c.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/265820244/">via</a>}</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">mercy, </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><img alt="Pinned Image" height="480" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/196843272_3JF0TPwV_c.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/196843272/">via</a>}</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">hope. </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~ Winston Churchill </span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-7985354240985150872?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-8281332200281690212011-10-03T16:30:00.000-05:002011-10-03T16:30:28.992-05:00Amanda Knox VS. Troy DavisAmanda Knox VS. Troy Davis. <br /><br />Italy VS. America. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It is better to risk saving a guilty man than to condemn an <b>innocent</b> one.</span></div><br />What are YOUR thoughts!?! <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-828133220028169021?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-18295500314001707792011-09-30T14:45:00.000-05:002011-09-30T14:45:59.511-05:00finally FRIDAY!!!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uX2Q3jWMVgw/ToYb0Qq2BNI/AAAAAAAAKnY/T1VpdMcDJXM/s1600/layla+success.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kca="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uX2Q3jWMVgw/ToYb0Qq2BNI/AAAAAAAAKnY/T1VpdMcDJXM/s640/layla+success.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ushering in Fall and bidding adieu to Summer. Happy weekend folks!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-1829550031400170779?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-85387618424590532502011-09-30T10:48:00.000-05:002011-09-30T10:48:52.960-05:00Fall Crawl - Usher in Fall, ya'll!<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Happy Friday ladies! I am excited to participate in Marilyn's Fall Crawl and Link Up Party today. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7mU7NJ9dT_8/Tmlne0tIjgI/AAAAAAAAA1U/7u8kYRH_8HI/s1600/fcbh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7mU7NJ9dT_8/Tmlne0tIjgI/AAAAAAAAA1U/7u8kYRH_8HI/s400/fcbh.jpg" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0976562) 1px 1px 5px; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-origin: initial; border-bottom: rgb(236,236,236) 1px solid; border-left: rgb(236,236,236) 1px solid; border-right: rgb(236,236,236) 1px solid; border-top: rgb(236,236,236) 1px solid; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0976562) 1px 1px 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-top: 5px; position: relative;" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I have bookmarked many fabulous fall recipes and crafts to help me usher in fall...all thanks Marilyn and her <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://theartsygirlconnection.blogspot.com/">Artsy Girl Connection</a></span> ways!!!! </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">As a native Texan, I understand ushering in Fall can be a little hard when the temps are still scorching outside!!! So I hope some of my tips and tricks can help others experiencing less than Fall-like weather, usher in Fall with style! </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Tip # 1</u> </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">It may scream SUMMER outside, but that doesn't mean your doorstep welcome to your home needs to be. I love <span style="font-size: large;">yarn wreaths</span> for this very reason! They add a fabulous fall feel....with just a lil crafty imagination!!! Small budget, big results! </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><img alt="Pinned Image" height="594" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/175314187_Pt07HEyc_c.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/175314187/">via</a>}</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><img alt="Pinned Image" height="426" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/187459553_j9UVlYOs_c.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/187459553/">via</a>}</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Yarn Wreath Tutorial </span><a href="http://momadvice.com/blog/2011/09/how-to-make-a-yarn-wreath-for-all-seasons"><span style="font-size: large;">here</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">!</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Tip # 2</u></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">One of my favorite things about this time of year is the switch from fruity-floral-beachy scents in my home to the <span style="font-size: large;">warm-cinnamon-baking scents</span>! Bring on the Creamy Pumpkin and the Cinnamon Cookie!!!! I just hit up Bath & Body Works and they have many lovely new fall scents to choose from! My favorites? </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fFLhLyhvWjA/ToTKYWPJ0YI/AAAAAAAAKnU/c-tR7yB75Hk/s1600/creamy+pumpkin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="528" kca="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fFLhLyhvWjA/ToTKYWPJ0YI/AAAAAAAAKnU/c-tR7yB75Hk/s640/creamy+pumpkin.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{<a href="http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11726374&cp=4090259.4090324.4090329.4432046.12007723">Creamy Pumpkin Candles</a>}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you are not a fan of candles...kids and fire usually do not mix well, so I opt for the plug ins too! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img alt="Acorn & Fig Single Wallflowers® Refill - Slatkin & Co. - Bath & Body Works" class="photo ui-draggable ui-draggable-disabled" id="main-product-image" jquery1317325681668="25" src="http://bbw.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pBBW1-10644130v275.jpg" style="heigh: 424px; left: 1170px; position: absolute; top: 1771px; width: 280px;" title="Acorn & Fig Single Wallflowers® Refill - Slatkin & Co. - Bath & Body Works" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img alt="Acorn & Fig Single Wallflowers® Refill - Slatkin & Co. - Bath & Body Works" class="photo ui-draggable ui-draggable-disabled" id="main-product-image" jquery1317325681668="25" src="http://bbw.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pBBW1-10644130v275.jpg" style="heigh: 424px; left: 1170px; position: absolute; top: 1771px; width: 280px;" title="Acorn & Fig Single Wallflowers® Refill - Slatkin & Co. - Bath & Body Works" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a class="url" cmimpressionsent="1" href="http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11795800&cm_vc=200"><img alt="Acorn & Fig Single Wallflowers® Refill - Slatkin & Co. - Bath & Body Works" border="0" class="photo" height="400" src="http://bbw.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pBBW1-10644130v600.jpg" title="Acorn & Fig Single Wallflowers® Refill - Slatkin & Co. - Bath & Body Works" width="263" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{<a href="http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11795800&cm_vc=200">Acorn and Fig Scent</a> - to.die.for....pinky promise you will love it}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Moisturizing Hand Soap - Anti-Bacterial - Bath & Body Works" class="photo" height="640" id="main-product-image" src="http://bbw.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pBBW1-10458069v275.jpg" title="Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Moisturizing Hand Soap - Anti-Bacterial - Bath & Body Works" width="422" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{<a href="http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11696575&cp=4090262.12007725">Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Hand Soap</a>}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><span style="font-size: large;">Tip # 3</span></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you still want the delicious scents of the season...you know you could always grab that apron {or not} and get ta <span style="font-size: large;">baking</span>!!! Something about a warm oven...that feeling will surely usher in fall!! Try this....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Pinned Image" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/174759126_vhZ62xbi_c.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Recipe found </span><a href="http://www.himinthekitchen.com/2011/04/sweet-salty-so-good.html"><span style="font-size: large;">here</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">!!!! Yummy.</span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Tip # 4</u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Of course it is important to make our homes feel a little more cozy at this time, but let's not forget about our <span style="font-size: large;">physical appearance</span>! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One way to make a big impact is by transforming your summer hair into a shade or two darker. I dare you to try out a shade of red....for a stunning Autumn impact! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img id="il_fi" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aeDQr0KIC80/S-_czzFLSOI/AAAAAAAAAGU/WMpaLaTkcXM/s1600/before%2Band%2Bafter%2Bpicture.jpg" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img height="484" id="il_fi" src="http://amygrindhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Hayden-Panettieres-New-Hair-Before-After-400x304.jpg" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I just tried and LOVED the new <a href="http://www.johnfrieda.com/en-US/homecolour/">John Frieda Precision Foam Colour</a> in Radiant Red!!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Tip # 5</u></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">If that sounds a bit extreme for your taste, then you can easily make a switch with your <span style="font-size: large;">make-up </span>instead. Take those soft, irridescent beach colors and take it up a notch with warm, <span style="font-size: large;">rich browns, golds and plums</span>. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Pinned Image" height="640" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/207801613_K7bvckqr_c.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/207801613/">via</a>}</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Pinned Image" height="640" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/204259129_CUghRRgK_c.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/204259129/">via</a>}</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Pinned Image" height="555" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/186468102_74FTTxP4_c.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/186468102/">via</a>}</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">I am a huge fan of <a href="http://www.bellaterracosmetics.com/makeup/eyes/shimmers">Bella Terra Mineral Eye Colors</a>. I have had the 9 Stack "<a href="http://www.bellaterracosmetics.com/makeup/eyes/shimmer-9-stacks">Diamond</a>" eye colors for well over 2 years and have plenty of shadow left! Definitely a great investment. It is easy to control the amount of color you prefer on your eyes. Use powder alone to provide a soft sheen. Or use with a touch of water...and watch your eyes POP!!!! </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a class="thickbox" href="http://www.bellaterracosmetics.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/600x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/s/s/ss7-diamond_1.jpg" jquery1317394632553="1" title="Diamond – Shimmer 9-Stacks"><img alt="Diamond Mineral 9-Stack Shimmer" height="400" src="http://www.bellaterracosmetics.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/200x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/s/s/ss7-diamond_1.jpg" title="Diamond Mineral 9-Stack Shimmer" width="400" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">{<a href="http://www.bellaterracosmetics.com/makeup/eyes/shimmer-9-stacks/diamond">via</a>}</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Tip # 6</u></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">And wait! Don't check out just yet....if hair and make up are not high on your "to-do" list, maybe just a simple <span style="font-size: large;">manicure</span> with the Season's hottest colors and trends will do the trick!?! </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Pinned Image" height="640" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/179886267_HgTcZMjG_c.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/179886267/">via</a>}</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">I know I am sure to be rockin' Sally Hansen Salon Effects in Misbehaved very soon...</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Pinned Image" height="640" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/190758727_oq06vLie_c.jpg" width="632" /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/190758727/">via</a>}</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">And my Sephora Traffic Stopper Copper will still be a hit this fall...I just know it! Thanks Linds!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Pinned Image" height="640" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/207000909_L00hgaXh_c.jpg" width="468" /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/207000909/">via</a>}</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">This Traffic Stopper Copper {I just like saying it!} looks good on top of another paint color, alone with one coat...or alone with 5 coats!!!! This is my favorite way to rock it, FYI. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Tip # 7</u></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">And perhaps my most favorite piece to help usher in Fall....while still battling the Texas heat....is the <span style="font-size: large;">multi purpose scarf</span>!!!! You can easily pair a very Autumn feeling scarf with a plain white tee and dark colored jeans for a casual, yet chic look. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="summer scarves Fashion Trends: summer scarves" border="0" src="http://www.thefashionpolice.net/images/2008/07/31/summer_scarves.jpg" title="Summer_scarves" /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">I am really loving this look! Those boots and that coat would be superb to add on once the weather does decide to join the seasons!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Pinned Image" height="640" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/176577754_VN7BQWAz_c.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/176577754/">via</a>}</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Pinned Image" height="640" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/245117910_ZSa9mOY0_c.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/245117910/">via</a>}</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">And if you are feeling extra frisky....try this turban look!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Pinned Image" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/177648303_n5anfORb_c.jpg" /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Pinned Image" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/181466512_BCnvQxlQ_c.jpg" /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/181466512/">via</a>}</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">But when all else fails.....</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ojwScoxMqhQ/ToChd3z6C5I/AAAAAAAABhk/PRjq7IVrL5U/s1600/fallchecklist.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ojwScoxMqhQ/ToChd3z6C5I/AAAAAAAABhk/PRjq7IVrL5U/s640/fallchecklist.png" width="515" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{<a href="http://sherryturley.blogspot.com/">via</a>}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Fall Ya'll!!!!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-8538761842459053250?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-87639616113173067932011-09-29T16:14:00.000-05:002011-09-29T16:14:03.801-05:00Remember this....<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Pinned Image" height="640" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/233314996_QrZwQwip_c.jpg" width="512" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I truly cannot express how this book, The Help, helped me. I feel I am a better person for reading it. And now I am just dying to SEE it!!!! Ms. Kathryn Stockett....I thank you for writting this.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-8763961611317306793?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-72459173496628108322011-09-28T18:57:00.000-05:002011-09-28T18:57:45.497-05:00The Help. And me afterwards...To clarify, the below post was actually from last week, I've been busy!! Today "we" are at home sick today. Really is is Layla that is sick, but it is more allergies, possible sinus infection? My head has hurt all.day...so I am pretty sure it's just allergies. Anyway, moving on...<br /><br />THE HELP!!!!! Wow.<br /><br /><div align="center"><img class="rg_i" height="169" name="my4n_MVA0-SrdM:" 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style="cursor: move;" unselectable="on" width="113" /></div><br />I had time today, with Layla on my lap....to finish up the book. And wow! <br /><br />Funny...or maybe not so funny thing is...I had a friend that saw the movie and said, "Why did I walk out of the movie, The Help, crying my eyes out?" My response, "Mm-hmm....I hear everyone is...." {before I can get out that I am in the midst of reading the book!} She says....<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="410" id="il_fi" src="http://www.buzzfocus.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/the-help-6.jpg" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="639" /></div><br />Nope! Not gonna ruin it for ya'll who have not seen or read the story. But that conversation ended with, "Oh my gosh, I am so sorry!!!!" Again, it did not spoil the book for me. And I really wanna see the movie now. <br /><br />I cried two times while reading this book. <br /><br />And found myself HOPING that the amazing author, Kathryn Stockett, write a follow up...a part two...continue following the lives of a <em>few</em> of those characters....<br /><br />Brilliant piece!!!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">::::::::::</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VOZEXxD6Q8A/ToOzwy7v56I/AAAAAAAAKnQ/Ata_WsRigXs/s1600/the+help.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kca="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VOZEXxD6Q8A/ToOzwy7v56I/AAAAAAAAKnQ/Ata_WsRigXs/s640/the+help.jpg" width="410" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">::::::::::</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><center><a href="http://www.myperspectiveblog.com/search/label/quotography" target="_blank"><img alt="Quotography at {My}Perspective" src="http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n637/wushka/myperspective_quotography_nutton.png" /></a></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-7245917349662810832?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-77018348944001243192011-09-28T16:25:00.000-05:002011-09-28T16:25:21.940-05:00Calling all Houstonians to Bernie's Burger Bus!!!!Seriously...you guys!!! I just ate THEE best burger I have ever had...in my entire life. No lie! I have to spread the word. It's too good to keep to myself!!!! <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.berniesburgerbus.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">Meet Bernie's Burger Bus</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">!!!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NJTyqe7vf7Q/ToOKS8K6rSI/AAAAAAAAKm4/PwkKsTzPZCs/s1600/bernies1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" kca="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NJTyqe7vf7Q/ToOKS8K6rSI/AAAAAAAAKm4/PwkKsTzPZCs/s640/bernies1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Specifically, I had The Principal, with Truffle Laced Parmesan Fries. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">That bag o fries only set me back $3 and I split it with a friend. AND....I still had half a bag leftover that you can bet your bottom I took home!!!! Heaven....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Bernie's Burger Bus is not like your average taco truck. This dude, and his two man crew, serve up gourmet burgers, for a pretty reasonable price. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-csoRX7t64sE/ToOLARRh_MI/AAAAAAAAKm8/C1xL8vZ6Udc/s1600/DSC_0484.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kca="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-csoRX7t64sE/ToOLARRh_MI/AAAAAAAAKm8/C1xL8vZ6Udc/s640/DSC_0484.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And what makes this even more awesome, you ask? Bernie's post up outside of Sugarbaby's Cupcake Boutique at various times throughout the week. When you order a burger and fries....you get half off a cupcake inside, at the Cupcake Boutique, where you can go inside, eat, grab your drinks and enjoy a delicious treat! Um, can you say win, win? Not for your bottom.....but for your tummy, for sure!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ue7SDyGiYx4/ToOMVpryspI/AAAAAAAAKnA/USV8jE1cdJk/s1600/DSC_0487.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" kca="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ue7SDyGiYx4/ToOMVpryspI/AAAAAAAAKnA/USV8jE1cdJk/s640/DSC_0487.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Oh, and don't forget a side of Chipotle Aoili to dip your fries in....oh yeah baby!!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Make sure you check out <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/berniesburgers">their twitter</a> so you can make sure when and where they will be!!! I promise you....you will not be disappointed. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I know I wasn't after the burger and fries had time to settle in my tummy....just in time for that 3 o'clock snack break...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UfHR1IYuVUE/ToOPObH2oNI/AAAAAAAAKnE/pE69eCbaoyE/s1600/sugarbabys+carrot+cake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" kca="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UfHR1IYuVUE/ToOPObH2oNI/AAAAAAAAKnE/pE69eCbaoyE/s640/sugarbabys+carrot+cake.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{carrot cake did not disappoint....but I highly suggest the Va-Va-Vanilla, my fav}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">At any rate, whether you are a native Houstonian, or just in town for a visit....I suggest adding Bernie's Burger Bus to your "Must Do List" - find a way to fit this in! And tell em Melissa sent ya! For real...tell em I sent ya! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bHUytykH9b0/ToOQQDm_GGI/AAAAAAAAKnM/xtiehlgREPk/s1600/DSC_0483.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kca="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bHUytykH9b0/ToOQQDm_GGI/AAAAAAAAKnM/xtiehlgREPk/s640/DSC_0483.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{NOT BAD FOR A WHITE BOY!}</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-7701834894400124319?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-84850515393316087652011-09-26T11:26:00.000-05:002011-09-26T11:26:52.658-05:00Manic Monday - 09.26.11<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The one thing I know for sure is....</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m7FK9Z5eYDc/ToCnm39u2CI/AAAAAAAAKm0/0LryNBMO-aw/s1600/excuse+me.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" kca="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m7FK9Z5eYDc/ToCnm39u2CI/AAAAAAAAKm0/0LryNBMO-aw/s640/excuse+me.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">...I know....I don't know sh*t!</span> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-8485051539331608765?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-75982337843616258992011-09-23T15:34:00.003-05:002011-09-23T15:40:58.552-05:00In Memoriam<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D_0f1O2WxH8/Tnzj52dcOxI/AAAAAAAAKms/bf6KJCMTIxs/s1600/For+Juny+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="434" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D_0f1O2WxH8/Tnzj52dcOxI/AAAAAAAAKms/bf6KJCMTIxs/s640/For+Juny+.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sweet is the memory of distant friends. </span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Like the mellow rays of the departing sun, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">it falls tenderly, yet sadly, on the heart.</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~ Washington Irving</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Juny is "my sunray." Everytime I see one, I know he is smiling down on me, sayin, "Everything is gonna be alright." To honor my friend, Juny, please click <a href="http://tributeballoon.com/balloon/show/1087964?rct_ch=share&rct_id=100000544871080&rct_t=1316638204&track=sharelink">here</a>. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-v_maSob26VI/TnzrML6aX8I/AAAAAAAAKmw/TYddg9KSBeY/s1600/For+Mama+Cheryl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="432" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-v_maSob26VI/TnzrML6aX8I/AAAAAAAAKmw/TYddg9KSBeY/s640/For+Mama+Cheryl.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">If I can put one touch of rosy sunset </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">into the life of any man or woman, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I shall feel that I have worked with God. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~ Gilbert K. Chesterton </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Mama Cheryl is one of my best friends mother who passed unexpectedly last year, this weekend. She was such a bright light....and her presence is sorely missed.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I ask you all to send love and light our way this weekend as we cope with what will be a very very sad and trying time. </div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Much love and many blessings to you all!!!! </div> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">He who has gone, so we but cherish his memory, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">abides with us, more potent, nay, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">more present than the living man. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">~ Antoine de Saint-Exupery </span></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-7598233784361625899?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-56309501984465213872011-09-22T15:38:00.000-05:002011-09-22T15:38:03.624-05:00hard, yet fond memories...This time of year is hard for me. I lost two really special people in my life around this time....<a href="http://melifaif.blogspot.com/2010/09/wordless-wednesday-she-talks-to-angels.html">last year</a> and the <a href="http://melifaif.blogspot.com/2009/09/now-my-juny.html">year prior</a>. Both extremely important people in my life. <br /><br />And I miss them more than ever. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_lnm37ta6av1qdnwkao1_500_large" class="img" height="427" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/12733011/tumblr_lnm37tA6Av1qdnwkao1_500_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/12733011">via</a>}</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_lr9szvdpjs1qkejvho1_500_large" class="img" height="480" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/14511663/tumblr_lr9szvDPJs1qkejvho1_500_large.png" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/14511663">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_lqzabne8u21qcxieko1_500_large" class="img" height="425" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/14448702/tumblr_lqzabnE8U21qcxieko1_500_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/14448702">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Juny and Mama Cheryl....I miss you. Your spirit continues to live within me....</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-5630950198446521387?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-1188420482593007572011-09-21T14:02:00.000-05:002011-09-21T14:02:06.496-05:00It's a Hump Day BirthdayToday is ole dudes birthday! You know....the ole dude who gave me this blessing....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3Hb6sx3wB5Y/TnoqqUojmDI/AAAAAAAAKmU/K9geuKWTnHg/s1600/handssmall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="428" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3Hb6sx3wB5Y/TnoqqUojmDI/AAAAAAAAKmU/K9geuKWTnHg/s640/handssmall.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yep....HIM!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hSnoEDK1Ah8/Tnoq8HacvzI/AAAAAAAAKmY/INKer41qMhs/s1600/rml_family_029.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hSnoEDK1Ah8/Tnoq8HacvzI/AAAAAAAAKmY/INKer41qMhs/s640/rml_family_029.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Birthday to YOU!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SIQEP3Y7JWc/Tno0Qiau4jI/AAAAAAAAKmc/Shp-Rf6pfIA/s1600/DSC_0438.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SIQEP3Y7JWc/Tno0Qiau4jI/AAAAAAAAKmc/Shp-Rf6pfIA/s640/DSC_0438.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Men are like wine: </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img height="640" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/212232260_wse03KBW_c.jpg" width="457" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/212232260/">via</a>}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">some turn to vinegar,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img height="450" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/192467595_NjMzkCZA_c.jpg" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/192467595/">via</a>}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">but the best improve with age.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img height="289" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/215741443_RSyE4q38_c.jpg" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/215741443/">via</a>}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The jury is still out on him....bwahahaha!!! I couldn't resist. FYI - He is on the vinegar path though....someone better recognize!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">With that said...it is also HUMP DAY! {not for him! Ha - again, couldn't resist!} </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/172124202_R8KtNkNp_c.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/172124202/">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="640" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/192656677_C38C9Ij0_c.jpg" width="448" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/192656677/">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="640" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/206580646_wSbE3Yjp_c.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/206580646/">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/205695478_uYmgQBKB_c.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/205695478/">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="384" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/192003923_WP3X9vwK_c.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/192003923/">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="640" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/219504326_eg5WbqDy_c.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/219504326/">via</a>}</div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Ya'll make it a good day....make it count! </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="640" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/206699907_xRNUbNIW_c.jpg" width="426" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/206699907/">via</a>}</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-118842048259300757?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-900956182080465792011-09-19T12:31:00.000-05:002011-09-19T12:31:02.529-05:00Manic Monday - 09.19.11<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">They say marriages are made in Heaven. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/201898504_1GZKeVbX_c.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/201898504/">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">But so is thunder and lightning. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="640" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/202684450_phSK0vyL_c.jpg" width="545" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/202684450/">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~ Clint Eastwood </span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-90095618208046579?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-53954853502447032452011-09-16T14:59:00.000-05:002011-09-16T14:59:52.435-05:00Glam It Up!!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Layla attended a Glamour Birthday Party on Sunday at <a href="http://www.snipits.com/locations/sugar-land-tx">Snip-Its in Sugarland</a>. To say this kid friendly salon is fabulous....is an understatement!!!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Not only does <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #e06666;">S</span><span style="color: #e69138;">n</span><span style="color: yellow;">i</span><span style="color: lime;">p</span><span style="color: cyan;">-</span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">I</span><span style="color: #351c75;">t</span><span style="color: magenta;">s</span></span> provide over the top dress up parties, but they also cut hair! Mostly for kids....but I am sure they wouldn't turn anyone away!!!! Just check out how fun this place is. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SCyWVy8ZdGI/TnOhEWVTk4I/AAAAAAAAKlI/EO0rTUUhQt0/s1600/adelie+party+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rba="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SCyWVy8ZdGI/TnOhEWVTk4I/AAAAAAAAKlI/EO0rTUUhQt0/s640/adelie+party+2.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lzuLdyVN6Xc/TnOiAdn6d6I/AAAAAAAAKlM/Qq39YJfEoV0/s1600/adelie+party+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" rba="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lzuLdyVN6Xc/TnOiAdn6d6I/AAAAAAAAKlM/Qq39YJfEoV0/s640/adelie+party+3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Those three cuties above you are Flyer Joe Dryer, Maranga Mirror and Curly Comb, respectively. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7qVAFguxNW4/TnOiBn8dnrI/AAAAAAAAKlQ/DS1fsRjlbPk/s1600/adelie+party+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" rba="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7qVAFguxNW4/TnOiBn8dnrI/AAAAAAAAKlQ/DS1fsRjlbPk/s640/adelie+party+4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And their fabu-friends, Marlene and Charlene, the clip-ette sisters, with Jean Luc le Spritz! Tres cute-ness!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I_l-aofGHYw/TnOi5kKr_XI/AAAAAAAAKlU/NfCAoEvwypU/s1600/adelie+party+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rba="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I_l-aofGHYw/TnOi5kKr_XI/AAAAAAAAKlU/NfCAoEvwypU/s640/adelie+party+6.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Upon arrival, they usher you into the dress up suite, where there is a wardrobe closet full of fancy dresses and shoes. Layla was in heaven, to say the least. She just stood there and stared for a while...ha! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MDYmAobmI9A/TnOi6_UJU0I/AAAAAAAAKlY/rvdcUWrEaHM/s1600/adelie+party+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rba="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MDYmAobmI9A/TnOi6_UJU0I/AAAAAAAAKlY/rvdcUWrEaHM/s640/adelie+party+7.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Once you picked out your evening gown, it was time to be-dazzle it! This place was such fun...I just can't even beging to explain. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T99KUmFp2_c/TnOi8NFvbBI/AAAAAAAAKlc/E0yTP6-lbgs/s1600/adelie+party+8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rba="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T99KUmFp2_c/TnOi8NFvbBI/AAAAAAAAKlc/E0yTP6-lbgs/s640/adelie+party+8.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then each party goer had a chance to pick one of six hair-dos. That is the birthday girl, Adelie, getting dolled up. So cute and sweet. Not gonna lie...I was a bit worried with how Layla's hair would look after they were done with it....</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2MJu4u5XWkQ/TnOi9dzNiiI/AAAAAAAAKlg/b1ELQIOCGg4/s1600/adelie+party+9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rba="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2MJu4u5XWkQ/TnOi9dzNiiI/AAAAAAAAKlg/b1ELQIOCGg4/s640/adelie+party+9.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But they did a pretty Princess 'do that pleased my Princess! Gooooooo Snip-Its!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZFH-TMhcgyo/TnOk4u12DaI/AAAAAAAAKls/E8qXnDTQ7nw/s1600/adelie+party+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" rba="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZFH-TMhcgyo/TnOk4u12DaI/AAAAAAAAKls/E8qXnDTQ7nw/s640/adelie+party+5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then it was time to sit down and apply their own make up!!!! And decorate their <a href="http://www.melissaanddoug.com/">Melissa & Doug</a> vanity mirrors, or door hangers. Layla chose a vanity mirror, that came out terrific!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Jv2XZpZKu08/TnOleLawFcI/AAAAAAAAKlw/HJ72THknPhc/s1600/adelie+party+11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rba="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Jv2XZpZKu08/TnOleLawFcI/AAAAAAAAKlw/HJ72THknPhc/s640/adelie+party+11.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here she is all decked out in her finest....er, Snip-Its finest, I should say! We did not keep the clothes or jewelry. Just the hair-do and make up were ours to keep! And the party bag, of course! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DSCYJhzFkoo/TnOl0njRmsI/AAAAAAAAKl0/DO1-TZpcJtM/s1600/adelie+party+12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rba="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DSCYJhzFkoo/TnOl0njRmsI/AAAAAAAAKl0/DO1-TZpcJtM/s640/adelie+party+12.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here is Layla with her great friend, and birthday girl - Miss Princess Adelie!!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OZVSg0JANWc/TnOmRBnTDYI/AAAAAAAAKl4/JtAf1iBuMX8/s1600/adelie+party+14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rba="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OZVSg0JANWc/TnOmRBnTDYI/AAAAAAAAKl4/JtAf1iBuMX8/s640/adelie+party+14.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And with Adelie's older sister, Clodie, who Layla - no doubt - considers her friend as well! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--9Hrd048c2o/TnOmiuBTQ7I/AAAAAAAAKl8/U3nIlv-BAP0/s1600/adelie+party+13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rba="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--9Hrd048c2o/TnOmiuBTQ7I/AAAAAAAAKl8/U3nIlv-BAP0/s640/adelie+party+13.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Isn't she a beauty???!!!!!??? I just can't get over her lovely features. God given lovely features!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EBQZgLUBTSs/TnOm2KBTkeI/AAAAAAAAKmA/lgDJ9GYRvSo/s1600/adelie+party+10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rba="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EBQZgLUBTSs/TnOm2KBTkeI/AAAAAAAAKmA/lgDJ9GYRvSo/s640/adelie+party+10.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The red carpet was rolled out....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mo30QAbE6Zc/TnOnMesSe_I/AAAAAAAAKmE/KpavwLGUCVQ/s1600/adelie+party+18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" rba="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mo30QAbE6Zc/TnOnMesSe_I/AAAAAAAAKmE/KpavwLGUCVQ/s640/adelie+party+18.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">....so all these pretty lil ladies could strut their stuff! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ArhMAbU5178/TnOnVLcysoI/AAAAAAAAKmM/mF0YO6X5pL0/s1600/adelie+party+16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" rba="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ArhMAbU5178/TnOnVLcysoI/AAAAAAAAKmM/mF0YO6X5pL0/s640/adelie+party+16.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7n-O0QcLhI8/TnOngFFEm8I/AAAAAAAAKmQ/PfnmRluT16A/s1600/adelie+party+15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rba="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7n-O0QcLhI8/TnOngFFEm8I/AAAAAAAAKmQ/PfnmRluT16A/s640/adelie+party+15.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Layla had NO problems showing off her twirly dress to her old friend!!! It was definitely a day to remember... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So Happy sweet 4th birthday, Adelie!!! You are such a beautiful soul, inside and out! Layla is proud to call you, and your fabulous sister, Clodie, her true friends! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V4tZ1iKy8JE/TnOgqjjq9-I/AAAAAAAAKlE/hOx6O3Bpt40/s1600/adelie+party+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" rba="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V4tZ1iKy8JE/TnOgqjjq9-I/AAAAAAAAKlE/hOx6O3Bpt40/s640/adelie+party+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">C</span><span style="color: yellow;">H</span><span style="color: lime;">E</span><span style="color: cyan;">E</span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">R</span><span style="color: magenta;">S</span><span style="color: yellow;">!!!!</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-5395485350244703245?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-28438932983847053742011-09-15T16:26:00.001-05:002011-09-16T14:15:12.113-05:00what we've been up to!What's up ya'll? Long time....not alotta from me, eh? I've had lots of important business to tend to....i.e. find a car so my mom could have hers back....<br /><br />Well, I am here to tell you...check that off the list 'cause momma found herself a car! A 2010 Nissan Altima, to be exact....ahhhhh....you hear that?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="5512406442_bf7d5d44bb_b_large" class="img" height="427" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/7788902/5512406442_bf7d5d44bb_b_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/7788902">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">That is some of this major stress I have been dealing with...melt.ing...a.way!!!! And it feels oh so good. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">In other news, I got really mad at Houston! Yes, Houston...as in the city I live in. So I jumped in the {my mom's} car and left town last week to go to San Antonio to find/buy a car. And buy a car I did! Without having to finance, Houston!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Did ya hear that, Houston? It is and was possible. Shove it! I am so over you....for so many reasons. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_kxuil0znmy1qzr7ibo1_500_large" class="img" height="640" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/1503446/tumblr_kxuil0zNMy1qzr7ibo1_500_large.jpg" width="461" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/1503446">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">After I found a car....signed on the dotted line and headed to the best place in the world for a lady recouperating from a broken ankle to be.....</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="481" id="il_fi" src="http://www.worldbestspot.com/Spotimage/schlitterbahn.jpg" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="640" /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.schlitterbahn.com/nb/">Schlitterbahn New Braunfels</a>, of course!!!! {insert WTF? face here} </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Where my lil munchkin continued to amaze me with her fearless nature. She rode the <a href="http://www.schlitterbahn.com/nb/attractions/">White Water Tube Chute</a>. For those of you who don't know....this is a level <span style="color: red;">RED DIAMOND</span><span style="color: black;">....but Richard was confident Layla could do it. Here's the Red Diamond description for your reading pleasure: </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><strong>High thrill and/or deep water attractions requiring great rider control, swimming skills, and/or physical condition. Can be stressful to those who fear heights, high speeds, or enclosed places. Do not use if you have health limitations. Requires great rider control, swimming skills and/or physical condition.</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Not exactly the type of swimmer I am categorizing Layla with...but she did it! But not before momma freaked out and insisted I go before her, and Richard right after. There is no holding onto multiple tubes while going down this ride so girlfriend went by.her.self!!!! And since I do not have a picture of it....take this as an example. </span></span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vQjdcgzPBmA/TnI059HnT8I/AAAAAAAAKkc/BMUkRUR-_kI/s1600/waterslidenormal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><strong><img border="0" height="640" rba="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vQjdcgzPBmA/TnI059HnT8I/AAAAAAAAKkc/BMUkRUR-_kI/s640/waterslidenormal.jpg" width="520" /></strong></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{Layla's 1st waterslide, circa June 2009}</div><br />It was another slap in the face for me....to realize exactly how fast she is growing up!!!!! Can someone, anyone make.this.stop!?! <br /><br />Speaking of making things stop. Texas and surrounding states really need these wild fires to STOP!!!! They are devestating and leaving lives in ashes, litterally. <br /><br />My close girlfriend nearly lost her PawPaw the other day when an unexpected wildfire engulfed his farmland and surrounded his home. All while he was taking a mid-afternoon nap. He is 84 years old, yet still runs his farm all by his lonesome. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X1yA1sveqI0/TnJX088jzsI/AAAAAAAAKkg/TN4Z6ywgKtg/s1600/fire5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" rba="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X1yA1sveqI0/TnJX088jzsI/AAAAAAAAKkg/TN4Z6ywgKtg/s640/fire5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Nothing short of a several little miracles all falling into place at once to save her Pawpaw's life. While taking a nap, his phone rang, and he was informed that his house was surrounded by fire. That's a butane tank {that could have made a huge explosion} next to the house in the above picture. Hundreds of acres of his pasture burned.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DUg4wy3K2eU/TnJYNM9Q5GI/AAAAAAAAKkk/4s1He9aKPiI/s1600/fire3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" rba="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DUg4wy3K2eU/TnJYNM9Q5GI/AAAAAAAAKkk/4s1He9aKPiI/s640/fire3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />But, they are so thankful....for the call that woke him. So sad, yet so thankful! It obviously could have been so much worse. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L4GnC5aiF8I/TnJZzJzax0I/AAAAAAAAKko/eO_Oj26WUSQ/s1600/fire6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rba="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L4GnC5aiF8I/TnJZzJzax0I/AAAAAAAAKko/eO_Oj26WUSQ/s640/fire6.jpg" width="476" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Even closer to the big city known as Houston....the fire crept closer this week and engulfed George Bush Park. Scary....just miles from my home!!! And even more homes in imminent danger! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is what the sky looked like overhead on our way home....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0GpqIN5QAok/TnJaYZ9fXXI/AAAAAAAAKks/dSue83lRgpY/s1600/DSC_0369.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" rba="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0GpqIN5QAok/TnJaYZ9fXXI/AAAAAAAAKks/dSue83lRgpY/s640/DSC_0369.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9ubfBKYSJGY/TnJakc-W1hI/AAAAAAAAKk0/5uk8sfKZtxQ/s1600/DSC_0370.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" rba="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9ubfBKYSJGY/TnJakc-W1hI/AAAAAAAAKk0/5uk8sfKZtxQ/s640/DSC_0370.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">An errie scene, no doubt! Mother Nature....please bring rain!!!!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_ljvfvo8b3m1qckj3no1_500_large" class="img" height="427" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/9060797/tumblr_ljvfvo8B3m1qckj3no1_500_large.jpg" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/9060797">via</a>}</div><br />In other news....baby girl is learning to swing like a big girl. All.by.her.self! Check out her skillz...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bBeUBd-l308/TnJnVN__2cI/AAAAAAAAKk4/y5QqMgake5Q/s1600/swing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rba="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bBeUBd-l308/TnJnVN__2cI/AAAAAAAAKk4/y5QqMgake5Q/s640/swing.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OGBnnvxhmpY/TnJnWaMHOjI/AAAAAAAAKk8/FE4X8-Jnomk/s1600/swingin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rba="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OGBnnvxhmpY/TnJnWaMHOjI/AAAAAAAAKk8/FE4X8-Jnomk/s640/swingin.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">See!?! Full on pumpin' going on!!!! Back and forth. Lean back, tuck your legs under. Oh yeah! I am so proud of her. Yet sad, once again. She is growing leaps and bounds....and I am not sure I am ready for it all! She's already talking about Kindergarten next year. **sad face**</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Oh, and she is also begging and pleading for a baby sister!!! ugh. And every sentence starts with, "When God gives us my baby sister...." Please pray her <strike>dog</strike> brother, Sammie, is enough. Momma is soooooo good with just my Red Curlz!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And I cannot leave without more drama in our lives. My grandma, Honey, fell on Wednesday morning and was admitted to ICU with a brain bleed. While she is stable now, we sure could use all the positive vibes and prayers for her!!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MGcK_UmKxQ8/TnJtImMGReI/AAAAAAAAKlA/vq60AQeSgeM/s1600/SANY1554.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rba="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MGcK_UmKxQ8/TnJtImMGReI/AAAAAAAAKlA/vq60AQeSgeM/s640/SANY1554.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{my Honey and my baby - I adore Layla's fro in this pic!} </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Thursday ya'll! I'll be back tomorrow to share a fabulous Glamour Party with you all. Stay tuned. </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-2843893298384705374?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-60511632136513102432011-09-14T10:40:00.000-05:002011-09-14T10:40:24.603-05:00you should be here...happy 28th!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Birthday Miss Amy Jade Winehouse</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">September 14, 1983 - July 23, 2011</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/185796604_4qvJ7DLf_c.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">To live in hearts we leave behind, is not to die.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~ Thomas Campbell</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/171437988_abTz4PHl_c.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/171437988/">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy happy birthday baby!!!!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-6051163213651310243?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>melifaifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472835600976543766noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323892802666805319.post-70626697024399169352011-09-13T15:12:00.000-05:002011-09-13T15:12:30.165-05:00long live TuPac<div style="text-align: center;">15 years gone and his music still moves me the way it did back then. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Tupac Amaru Shakur </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="640" id="il_fi" src="http://www.missxpose.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/tupac.jpg" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="566" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>I heard Brenda's got a baby, </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>but Brenda's barely got a brain.</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>A damn shame, the girl can hardly spell her name.</em></div><em></em><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">~ Brenda's Got a Baby by TuPac </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">I can remember hearing "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wl54ABY8VgY">Brenda's got a Baby</a>" back in the day...middle school...and it was profound. Huge for me. It opened my eyes to a world, I hadn't yet experienced, but soon would with friends in high school. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Today I remember TuPac. For the music he left us for eternity. R.I.P. </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2323892802666805319-7062669702439916935?l=melifaif.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>