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Showing posts with label Holiday. Show all posts

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Mother's Day

I would like to wish all the wonderful mother's an amazing Mother's Day.


Happy Mother's Day to you all who give so much to US your children!!


On this day as I sit and read, and I pray that I can be the woman, wife, daughter, and mother as the Proverbs 31 woman.


Proverbs 31:10-31


(10) Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is more precious than rubies. (11) Her husband can trust her, and she will greatly enrich his life. (12) She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. (13) She finds wool and flax and busily spins it. (14) She is like a merchant’s ship, bringing her food from afar. (15) She gets up before dawn to prepare breakfast for her household and plan the day’s work for her servant girls. (16) She goes to inspect a field and buys it; with her earnings she plants a vineyard. (17) She is energetic and strong, a hard worker. (18) She makes sure her dealings are profitable; her lamp burns late into the night. (19) Her hands are busy spinning thread, her fingers twisting fiber. (20) She extends a helping hand to the poor and opens her arms to the needy. (21) She has no fear of winter for her household, for everyone has warm clothes. (22) She makes her own bedspreads. She dresses in fine linen and purple gowns. (23) Her husband is well known at the city gates, where he sits with the other civic leaders. (24) She makes belted linen garments and sashes to sell to the merchants.
(25) She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. (26) When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness. (27) She carefully watches everything in her household and suffers nothing from laziness.
(28) Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her: (29) “There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!” (30) Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised. (31) Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare her praise.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

My Valentines Day Cookies

For the past several holidays I have attempted to make/bake sugar cookies from scratch. I have attempted several recipe's and finally found one that I liked best, but I have never gone full circle with these cookies. They have been baked and eaten, but never decorated. My first attempt at baking cookies was for the Thanksgiving/Fall holiday. I decided to bake some fall leaf cookies, but had no idea where to begin when it came to decorating.

Fall/Thanksgiving Cookies


Then I baked some Christmas holiday cookies and attempted to decorate a Christmas tree cookie cutout. I made the royal icing from scratch and well it tasted good, but ended up being quite a big mess. Sorry I have no pictures of the disaster (lol).

My sister-in-law (Taty) suggested that I buy the easy, already made icing, from Wilton...so I did. Can I just say that my Valentines Day cookies were the first successful cookies I decorated, because I cheated!!! They weren't the most nicely decorated cookies, but nonetheless they were decorated!!! I definitely felt accomplished, but still couldn't help the feeling that I had cheated. Why did I feel this way? Well because I did not literally make the icing myself or from scratch. All I have to say is my battle with royal icing is not over yet, so stay tuned because this is a battle I plan to win. Happy Baking!!!

My Valentines Day Cookies

Happy Valentines Day!

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Coral Castle

Yesterday was President's Day, and Fernando and I had a much needed day off. Things have been so busy lately, that it is nice to just have a day off where neither one of us has anything to do. So my honey being the great guy that he is, made plans for us to visit the Coral Castle in Homestead. We love museums, art festivals, anything cultural or anything that deals with learning. I guess we are just nerds at heart. This historic place was created by a man named Edward Leedskalnin he created this monument in honor of his lost love Agnes Scuffs. Ms. Scuffs was ten years younger than Mr. Leedsklnin and they were engaged to be married, but Ms. Scuffs broke off the engagement the day before the actual wedding. He built the castle by himself without outside help or machines. He carved and sculpted 1,100 tons of coral rock alone and it took him about 28 year to complete.

I feel bad for Mr. Leedskalnin, because it seems as though he never moved on with his life after Ms. Scuffs. I mean the man dedicated his entire life to create a monument for her and it makes me wonder if he any had hopes that she would return to him after seeing what he had accomplished.

The Entire Castle


The Reading Area


The Florida Table



http://coralcastle.com/

Friday, January 1, 2010

Happy New Year!!!!

Wishing everyone an amazing new year!!!

Puchie in her New Year's Eve Party Dress =)

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Touchdown Tuesday - Week 12

It's official I am completely out of the playoffs, but if I win this week I knock Ian out of his chance into the playoffs. Bwahahah!!! I know he is going to be praying that I keep up this horrible streak I have had in fantasy this year. I can not believe that out of the three years I have been playing fantasy football the year I decided to write about it is the year I fail miserably, this is the first year that I do not even get a fighting chance. Oh well better luck next year I guess...now it's going to be interesting to see who gets knocked out! On another note can someone explain to me what was wrong with Brady in Monday nights game? I felt so sorry for him as he stood on the sidelines with his frustrated face. Ugh, thanks for only getting me 4 points!

Here is my match up for week 12
Congrats to my husband on his win!

Another win for my boy's this week! They beat the Oakland Raiders 24-7 this past Thanksgiving Thursday. Out of all the games my boys play Thanksgiving game has to be my favorite one to watch outside of the Super Bowl of course. I love the Thanksgiving game because of the half time show, the crowds excitement due to the holiday, and because I watch it with my father who is the person responsible for making me a Cowboys fan. I just enjoy the afternoon spent with family and the excess amount of food. I actually fell asleep watching this game, I guess it was all the food. Anyhow I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday!

Jerry Jones

A Serious Raiders Fan!

Felix Jones Running for a Touchdown!

Daughtry Thanksgiving Half Time Show

This has to be the cutest picture ever!

Happy Thanksgiving America!

The Boy's vs. The Raiders

11/26/09

8-3

Note: Photo Credit to Yahoo Sports / Ronald Martinez

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving!

WOW What a year...granted I know it is not over yet, but there is so much I am thankful for! I began the year marring an amazing man, and having an absolutely beautiful wedding my parents gave us. I live in a great community, go to an awesome church, and am surrounded by the best friends and family any girl could ask for. I have a job, in a time where some do not, and I do not want to sound as though I am boasting, but I feel God has truly blessed us. I believe Thanksgiving is not only about giving thanks but about giving as well. I hope and I pray that just as much as God blesses us that I may have opportunities to bless others as well.

I am Thankful for him...because he is an amazing man!

I am Thankful for Family...

I am thankful for them ...for being the best parents in the world and always supporting and loving me unconditionally! I could never thank them enough for all they have done and will do for me... I love you!


Thankful for her...there is no one I love more than my grandmother, I hope that I always have the energy she has...


For them...for being the brothers and sisters I never had...and now do!


For my uncle who I absolutely adore and would tell anything to without hesitation!

For all of them...where would I be without family?

For her...because God has blessed our family with new life!

For Friends...

...because they have seen me at my worst and at my best...and we have watched each other grow up into women!

For them...my extended family...I am thankful for them because I get to do life with an amazing group of people! A group of people who make me better and want to make this world a much better place.

For my co-workers...they are more my friends than they are co-workers...they make my days so interesting and we always have so much to laugh about, and learn about together! Thank you!!

I am also thankful for my family in Georgia, New Jersey, Boston, and Costa Rica and for the family and friends who may not be pictured above, but are very dear to me as well! I love you guys, God Bless, and Happy Thanksgiving!

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Happy Halloween

My favorite part about Halloween is actually giving out candy to the trick or treaters who knock on my door, and I was deprived of my favorite part of Halloween this year. I guess living in an apartment building does not allow many kids to knock on door and scream "Trick or Treat Halloween", don't get me wrong I love where I live. I love how everything is so close and convenient, and what can I say about the community? I am only hoping we can find a home one day in this wonderful community, but we will see what God has in store for us.

Anyhow I am off to a costume party (as I like to call it), and I will be wearing an old costume I had since I waited for the last minute. I hope everyone has a fun and safe Halloween!!!


Sofia's First Halloween

First I want to start out by saying Happy Halloween!!! Today some of my family and I took Baby Sofia to her first pumpkin patch! What would be more appropriate than to take her dressed as a pumpkin! Can I just say she is the cutest pumpkin I have ever seen! Not only did Sofia go as a pumpkin but my little dog Puchie went as well!


Sofia the Pumpkin






Puchie the Pumpkin


Fernan, Puchie & I

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Connect Weekend 2009

Where do I begin? All I can say is what an awesome weekend! I love my church, and I can clearly see God really doing something here at Relevant. What I love about connect weekend is how people connect (hence the name connect weekend..lol), the silly games and pranks everyone is involved in, the worship, the lessons learned, the friendships created, God moving, and the list can go on and on. Connect weekend is all about connecting to God and to others and that is exactly what happened in Bradenton, Florida this past weekend. I am hoping to have a video recap by the end of the week from Bryan Lobos so stay tuned for that.

Here are a few pics my dear husband (DH) and I took of Relevants awesome weekend.

The Welcome Bags

Everyone

Green Team

Some of the Blue Team

Yellow Team

Red Team
The Little Boy Who Stole My Heart

The Worship

The Moon

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Labor Day Weekend - San Francisco

Every year my birthday lands around or on the Labor Day Holiday. This year it landed the weekend after my actual birthday which worked out great, because it allowed me to enjoy time with my family and friends on my special day, and to enjoy time away with my husband. As some of you know and as I have stated before on this blog, my husband gifted me a trip to San Fran for my birthday and well we had a great time!! I have been to California a couple of times, but I had never visited San Francisco, all I can say is wow!! I love how nice the people are and how cool the weather is over there, nothing compared to the hot and humid Miami weather, supposedly it is like that all year round! I can not even imagine that! Anyhow I highly recommend that if you get an opportunity to visit that you do so, it's so beautiful and I am now having thoughts of some day moving out there. My recommendations for those planning to visit is spend at least 5 days there, go to all the museums get on the double decker bus tour and definitely definitely go to wine country!!!

Here are some pics from our trip, we took a little over 1,500 pictures!

Me climbing up Lombard Street, it's a lot steeper than it looks in the pic.

Lombard Street

Lunch at Fisherman's Wharf...Yummy Clam Chowder!

Sea lions on Pier 39 at Fisherman's Wharf

Aquarium by the Bay on Pier 39 at Fisherman's Wharf

San Francisco City Hall has nothing on Hialeah's City Hall...lol
It took 3.5 million dollars to build this City Hall and is taller than the nations capital building!

The Painted Ladies
better known as the
Full House Sitcom House
Its actually the Blue house

The Palace of Fine Arts


Union Square


The Golden Gate Bridge

Before walking across it!

After we walked across it...it was cold!!!


Wine Country

It was hard to pick a few pictures out of 1,500.
Note: Photo Credit to Fernando Herrera & Melissa M Hernandez-Herrera