Carving pumpkins

THE END...

...of Homeschool, or is it???

   We teach or children all day everyday, so even though my children embarked on a new journey of independence through public school today we will still homeschool.  It'll just be different now:)  I have been nervous all day wondering how everything went.  Joie went into 7th grade and Jayden 2nd.  I am more anxious about how Joie's day is going.  She doesn't deal well with change and can be extra emotional and sensitive when change is in the air.  I prayed multiple times today asking the Lord to give her courage and strength, whereas before I was praying for protection.  I am sure they will enjoy school very much as both of my children are little social butterflies.  Only 1 more hour and I will hear all about Joie's day.  EEEEEeeeeee!  Even though I was resisting public school I am eager to see the outcome.  I pray she doesn't hate it.  I want her to be able to appreciate public and homeschool, not liking one more than the other.  I will keep you posted with their comments of "BACK TO SCHOOL"

-Never give up on positively influencing your children's lives: even if it's indirectly.  They naturally love you and want to be like you:)

Our new Yukon

We bought our semi-new truck!!!  This truck was absolutely meant to be ours!  On our first day of shopping we found a beautiful SUV, but it was a 2005 when we were looking for a car 2006 or newer.  It had low mileage but because it was an 05 our financing wouldn't take it so we had to continue looking. For  3 weeks we searched high and low for a truck fitting all sorts of parameters and couldn't find anything we really felt was right.  Luckily, we when went back to the dealership and our car was still waiting for us.   We LOVE it!!!!

Five50 : Aria, Las Vegas

   Pizza Bar at ARIA Resort and Casino!!! 

 

This is where I am bartending!  We opened July 4th and have been jamming ever since.  Not only do we have great pizza; we also have some amazing appetizers, salads, pasta, and even desserts!  Together  Chef Shawn Mcclain and Chef Richard Camarota have put together a fantastic menu.  Popular dishes include Octopus Crostini, Porchetta"pork belly", Marinated Olives, warm Ricotta, Arugula and Fennel salad(one of my faves!  It's superlight and tasty), Crispy Squid, and Creamy Polenta.  Our Gotham pizza a.k.a "Meat Lovers is topped with our delicious house-made sausage and the best pepperoni I've tasted.  If you aren't a meat lover we have our tasty Truffle pizza.  So many scrumptious choices, but only so much room in your tummy and if your not hungry, stop by to enjoy one or more ;) of our many craft beers or a glass of wine.  Come visit me and the rest of the crew at 

 

 Cheers!

Best Friend

I miss my best friend.  She moved away with her family at the same time mine relocated to Grand Cayman; however, she didn't move back.  It hasn't been until this very moment that I realize I miss her tremendously.  No one I meet is like her.  And why should they be. She is a precious gem. This is a special shot out

 Miss Missy I Miss You!

 

Out with the Old and in with the Semi-New

Our vehicle just took a pooper and we quickly have to find a new one because a rental car is no way to get around for long.  Nearly $200 for one week.  We knew we were needing a new car, but we didn't expect to have to buy one so quickly.  Luckily, we found financing pretty painlessly.  The first day we went shopping around we came across a Yukon.  Hands down the best deal on the car lot for an SUV; unfortuanately, it wasn't ment to be ours.  Best wishes to the new owners of that beauty.  

Tomorrow, we are off to an early start and some more viewing.  The goal: 2 days

LORD:  let this purchase and experience be guided by You.  THank you for giving us financing.  Please let the right vehicle fall into our laps.  Let the vehicle be used to glorify You and safely transport us wherever you are leading us.  Let our feet always walk in in Your truth and light.  I love you.  It's in Your son's name, Jesus that I pray, AMEN.

Oh my, blogging becomes difficult when life takes 1st place.  It seems I don't have much time for anything as of lately.  Where oh where does the time go?  I hope to share more of what we have been doing soon, but for now I am just saying hello.

   Thank you for visiting come again soon :o)

Big GOd Kissess to you all

Mary Jane Falls

Oh, the Great Outdoors, I love thee.

Two years ago we hiked to Mary Jane Falls in Mt. Charleston, NV.  Our plan was to hike to Big falls but the trail had been covered due to rough weather.  Here are some photos of our experience.

 My hunnie...

Mary Jane Falls

 Multiple times while we were there, huge chucks of ice came falling down the little waterfall.  Depending on the time of year the waterfall may be bigger or non-existent.  It was a little dangerous to cross sides because of the falling ice.  Watch-Out!

 

Larissa and Jayden

Larissa, Joie, Jayden, Iyela

Sunsets:West Bay, Grand Cayman

What beauty He has created.

 I love how the light is shining through the cloud,

 the magnificent shape of these wispy clouds,

and the colors in this sunset.

My little girl, not-so-little