Chuck E Cheese Is So Much Fun

This morning I woke up feeling that although I don't feel like going anywhere, school starts in a few short weeks and we have a Summer Fun List to get through.

At the beginning of the Summer I sat down with the kids to ask what they wanted to do this summer, this is what they came up with. Nothing too complicated. I figured we could easily get through this. Then my infection decided to move in and getting moving became difficult.

Today, Teach handed me $60.00 and we decided right then to get them dressed and out for something on the fun list.

We said goodbye to Teach as he headed out to work and we headed to Chuck E. Cheese. Handsome asked the whole time where we were going. Goddess stated that she wanted it to be a surprise and she was very excited although she thought we were going to Chuck E. Cheese.

When I got there I went with the 105 tokens asking the chick at the register if I could bring them home if we didn't go through all of them to use the next time. She said yes. I had no idea that we would go through all of them.

Goddess started on the rocking horse

While Handsome played in the tunnels above our heads. No photos of that because, well...he was inside them.

Then they played air hockey

And rode the heli-bike. Pedal and it starts rising.

Then we played a bunch of games

I thought they would kill someone while playing skeet ball so there are no pictures as I protected the innocent around us.

Goddess played with the train only once which is very different from the first time we went. She wanted to play the whole time.


As you can see, we eventually had enough and when I saw this, I knew it was time to go.

I would have taken more pictures but there was no place to put my camera bag, tote bag with their water and snacks, tokens and tixs. If I could have snapped the camera with my teeth I would have. Next time, no tote bag and a fanny pack for the tix and tokens. Better yet, the kids need pockets to hold their own damn tickets.

They had a great time and it was worth it.

ABC Wednesday - D

D= Deranged Duo

D= Darling Daughter

The Happiness Project - What Makes You Happy

Happiness is watching my man and my kids together. This weekend we took them to a parking lot to ride their bikes.

Here is he running alongside Handsome


Here is saving Goddess from a silly ole' snake that decide to make its way across the parking lot.

Ok, it was just a garter snake but Daddy looked pretty tough moving it off the hot blacktop.

Medical Update

Well, it just keeps getting better and better. Mostly this is for my records but if you care to read, please feel free. I hate to bother you guys with this but my blog is a place for me to put what is going on in my life. Here...we go....

Just got a call from my GYNO from her car cell phone which made my heart drop for a moment.

She joked about not putting it on any bathroom walls which made me laugh and felt that maybe she was trying to cushion the blow.

I waited for the test results from the biopsy of my uterus.

She stated that it wasn't Cancer and I could relax but it was "interesting".

"The pain you endured during the biopsy and after, plus all the ailments you have been describing can all be explained. You have micro abscess in your uterine wall and both Acute and Chronic Endometritis. I want you to come in for a culture. Nothing invasive. Just a swab. I will not put you through any more pain.

You have to reschedule your colonscopy because everything down there is pretty much all connected and going in now will cause more inflammation. This infection unfortunately stems from your intestion infection. The infection is in your uterus and fallopian tubes. Unfortunately I have to figure out which antibiotic will work. You were on antibiotics for a month and those didn't work for this. I am really sorry to say this is just a continuation of your initial infection from May."

Hooray me! At least I know I am not coming up with random ailments or suddenly became a hypercondriac.

So tomorrow I have to call my GI guy and tell him I have to post-pone the colonscopy and schedule a follow up with my gyno.

Safety Tat Gives You Peace of Mind, Even If It Is Only Temporary

If you know me in "real life", you know that I am a "hover mom", "neurotic mom", "tight leash mom" and "psycho mom". Yup, I am all those things. Letting go of my children's hands even for school is very hard for me. So when I was approached by a company called Safety Tat, my interest was more than peaked.

Since it is probably illegal to have my phone number permanently tattooed on Handsome and Goddess, this is the perfect alternative.

Safety Tat is a company after this mom's heart. I wish I had come up with this brilliant idea.

Kids love tattoos and we love our kids.

What I Can Tell You: My kids loved the tattoos and wanted them on right away.  I gave Goddess the one that has my phone number on it, and Handsome has a tat kiss, this one says, Mommy Loves You (they have them from Daddy and just kisses too).

Ok, Goddess' tat doesn't really doesn't have pink circles and black stars on it, that is a phone number.

The Tattoos last for 3 days before fading. It has been on since August 4th and the number can 

Still be seen.

Everyone I showed it to in town, at the library, my girlfriends at the park loved it and think it is a fantastic idea.

As my husband always says, "we spend tons of money on things that don't matter, these are worth it."

With school starting in a few weeks around here; I think these are a necessity!

Color - Red

Today is RED Monday

This weekend we finally brought up Handsome's 5th Birthday present bike that he got from his Abuela and Abuelo. This was his first time riding it and did awesome. The helmet is a hockey helmet that has zero breathing holes so he was probably melting in the 88 degree weather. The missing tooth the scrap along the nose, all adds to the biking experience. Thankfully neither where from a bike accident. The tooth fell out a few months ago and the scrap was an accident on Friday night when his father was putting him to bed. Dark, head movement and finger nails do not go well together. I think Teach is still removing skin from under his fingernail. Handsome lifted his head off the pillow just as Teach was fixing his cover. Poor kid looks like he went a round with Tyson.

Book Tour - Shiva's Arms by Cheryl Snell - Book Review

What I Can Tell You: This is not one of those books you pick up and read it on the fly. You really have to dedicate time to sit and absorb it. As a mom of two young kids, I have to be able to read in little windows. I felt that this took away from the very deep story of a woman and the family she marries into. I really have to give credit to the author, this is a very, smart novel that showcases the differences in traditions and culture. There were many times I was just angry! Especially when Ram allows his mother to remove his and Alice's son as an infant from the home. As hard as Alice tries she is not accepted by Amma.

It is toward the end of the book where I got my greatest lesson. Regardless of the cross-cultural family, these woman share moments that are universal and pure. As different as we are, we are all the same in our hearts. We all want the same things, we all feel the same things. It's all relative to your belief system, life experiences, heritage and culture. 

While I loved reading about the Hindu Gods and the role they play in the lives of the people who worship them I kept asking myself, should tradition and heritage take a front seat to kindness and manners? I guess this is were I struggle the most as a live let live, woman. I cannot imagine staying married in a family were I felt that I had no voice. 

Very thought provoking book.

Mellow Yellow Monday - Toys and More Toys

Goddess has a ton of Littlest Pet Shop stuff. They are her favorite go to toys. They are also a lot of fun to take pictures of.



Here she is playing in her Pet Shop Village. The set up takes time. She spends more time setting up that actually playing. I bring out all the big pieces and also put them away. That is the deal we made. There are way fewer bigger pieces than little ones so I got the better deal.


Here is the chaos and calamity when you open up the Rubbermaid case they are all stored in.

Blue Monday - Blue and Silver

Sally has chosen my and a million other people's favorite color for her meme.

When I create my jewelry for Street Angel, I love to do it with loads of blue and silver. One of my favorite combination's.

Here are some beautiful pieces I made last week.



I also love placing the pieces on denim


On this picture, I used tin foil

Sunday Stealing: The Crafty Fifty Meme, Part One

Sunday Stealing: The Crafty Fifty Meme, Part One

Cheers to all of us thieves!

1. Introduce yourself. - Ummm...hi. My name is Maria. I will be (insert hand over mouth) next week. I have two children and have been married for 13 years although we know each other for 19 years.  I love photography, making jewelry, reading, scrapbooking, chatting, hanging with my friends and have a juvenile obsession with male celebrities I found extremely hot. Oh, I also love life!

5. Did you ever get into a bar and drink before you were 21? No! I never passed for 21 until I was 28.

6. What countries have you been to? Just the beautiful country I live in.

7. Do you watch MTV anymore? Not in years but a few months ago, my girlfriend Clary introduced me to Silent Library which I have watched 3 times since.

8. What do you think about Oprah - There was a time I was a huge Oprah fan. Now not so much. She has lost a little of her humble appeal. Can't blame her. Must be hard to remain humility when you have the Midas touch.

10. You need a new pair of jeans: what store do you go to first? Sears, Kohls...wherever.

11. Did you ever watch The O.C.? Never!

12. What kind of car do you drive  - One that gets from from point A to Point B. A Toyota.

13. Honestly, is that car insured? I would never break a law. My children are in that car.

14. Do you like sushi? Love! Sushi is yummy!


15. Have you ever been to Tiffany & Co. or Saks 5th Ave? No. I haven't. I am not a big Tiffany person.

16. Did your parents spoil you growing up? Oh hell no!  If to spoil me means to have no electricity, heat, and to be on my own all day taking care of my two sisters is spoiling; consider me spoiled.

17. Do you like roller coasters? Ummm...nope. Hate!

18. What magazine(s) do you buy regularly or subscribe to? I don't buy any. I used to be a rag mag spender. Now I wait for Clary's hand-me-down Star mag and I have a subscription to Family Fun for two months now.

19. Do you remember the old WB show “Popular”? NO. I was never a big WB girl after Buffy left.

20. When you go out do you prefer to go to a dance club or to a bar? If I am with my girlfriends, a dance club would be great. It has been over 15 years since I've done this.

21. What do you think about gay marriage? My dad is gay. He doesn't want to get married and I don't want to lead any marches but I believe if they want to get married, they should.

22. Who do you think will be the next president? The Rock! Dwayne Johnson. I don't know.

23. Are you registered to vote? Yes!

24. Do you own an iPad? Nope

25. Is your bathroom filled with beauty stuff? Nope!

Self Portrait Sunday - August 8, 2010

Oh, my poor little meme has never quite caught on. So sad. Funny, people just don't like taking pictures of themselves but when we are old and gray and have a lot of people pictures of obscure things what then. I much prefer to think I am going to live into my Golden Years and will cherish all photos of me looking younger and full of life's promises.

Colorful Savings

Check out this colorful picture chock full of savings from Kohls.
Notice the receipt? It reads, saved......

You've got to love those Kohl's coupons!

Can you tell that one of my kids love Mario???

Saturday 9: Friends

Saturday 9: Friends

1. How many of your friendships have lasted more than ten years? Which of your current friends do you feel will still be important to you ten years from now? 8+ Probably all of them.

2. When you look at yourself in the mirror, what’s the first thing you look at? My eyes!

3. Who was the most recent person on your missed call list on your cell phone? What’s your relationship with the person? I have no idea if we even have a relationship because it was an "unknown number"

4. What did your last text message you received on your cell phone say? Probably something like, How are you feeling today! Damn age is catching up on me.

5. How would you “label” yourself? Friendly, mothering, happy, spiritual and nice

6. What was your favorite age that you’ve been? 36! I was a mother of a newborn and so very, very happy.

7. What is your current desk top picture? What’s it significant? It used to be random photos of Rob Pattinson. Since my computer crash a few months back, I have whatever I download from my old Webshots albums.  The significance prior to my handsome baby boy's baby photos was I needed a Rob fix.

8. What was the last thing you said to someone that you‘d like to take back? Nothing! I mean what I say and say what I mean!

9. If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to go back in time and fix all your mistakes which would you choose? A million bucks of course! None of my mistakes even come close to equal missing out on that kind of chedda!