Scentsy!!

Because, I don't have enough on my plate...

I have decided to be a consultant for Scentsy Flameless Candles. The reason? Well, I really would like to work from home and focus more on the "Be The Girl Ministries" and get to be with my son a little more than I do now. That week we were off sick and stayed home was really wonderful, even though we were sick. I realized that I would enjoy staying home. I know that it isn't anything that I can do in the near future, but it is something that I would like to strive for. So, in trying to make that happen, we need a little extra money, so that brings me to Scentsy! My friend told me about it and my mother in law actually bought me one and I love it! So, between my friend telling me about how easy it was to be a consultant and how she really enjoyed it, and the fact that I use my scentsy warmer all the time, I thought I would give it a whirl! I received my starter kit yesterday, and you would have thought it was my birthday! They have so many neat warmers and scents. They also have plug-ins, travel tins for your car and cute little stuff animals for kiddos or a kid's room. If you are interested or know someone that is, you can go to my personal scentsy website www.aliciafeldman.scentsy.us to browse the goodies or place an order. If you are not comfortable placing the order yourself I would be more than happy to do it for you. Just let me know.

Hope you have a wonderful day!

Alicia

Zilker Park Kite Festival

Yesterday (Sunday) we went to the 83rd Annual Zilker Park Kite Festival! This is something that we try to go to every year. The last time we went Joshua was a little young to get into the whole kite flying thing, but this year instead of playing in the dirt he was interested in the kites. We brought my nieces along with us and they loved it as well. My friend, Jana came as well and this was her first time to go the kite festival and she was pretty amazed at her surroundings! We brought a picnic lunch and just made a day of it. It was perfect weather for the festival. Even though the wind was not blowing to well, we all still had a great time. Below are some pictures from our fun day!

Joshua drug his kite around by the tail. This is how he wanted to "fly" his kite. We tried to show him how, but he insisted on doing it his way(imagine that)

We had to ride school buses to get to the park. Joshua loved this.

Slacker!

So, I have definitely been slacking in my blogging! I actually have legit reasons for why I have not posted in awhile. Not that I have to justify myself to the blog world, but I still feel the need to give my reasons. Here they are in no particular order:

1. Last week the whole house was sick with some kind of viral infection. It started with Joshua and then I caught it and then my friend, Jana, got it. Needless to say it was a pretty low key, cabin fever kind of week. We literally did not go to school or work for 4 days!

2. Due to the week of sickness, there really wasn't a whole lot to blog about. We basically ate soup and crackers and watched a lot of movies and laid around. Fun, right?

3. My friend, Jana and I have started a ministry called "Be The Girl Ministries". It basically is a ministry to help women and girls find confidence in themselves through Christ. I have not mentioned it on my blog, because it was still in the works. We have really stepped up our work for this ministry, therefore leaving less time to do other personal things, like this blog. We have a blog for the ministry if you are interested: www.bethegirlministry.blogspot.com. We also have started a facebook page and a twitter. We are just trying to get our name out there right now, but we hope this takes off and we can soon be speaking to young girls and women.

So, you see those are some pretty legit reasons for my slacking. The ministry takes up pretty much all of my free time. We are so focused right now with trying to get our name out in the community that we pretty much work on the ministry in the evening after our full time jobs! We are loving this new ministry that we have created and we are hoping to reach women and girls through this ministry. We have so much that we want to do! I might have some slacking moments on this personal blog every now and then, but at least you know now why that is. Keep checking though, because I will do my best to keep you up to date with the happenings of our little family! I leave you with a cute picture of Joshua, because I know that is what you want!

Four Years and Still Going Strong!

Today, Dan and I have been married 4 years! Each year on Feb. 24th, I always think back to what our special day was like. I always smile and laugh at the thought of that day. It definitely was a day to remember. I got to thinking what about the other 364 days of the year that we share together and all the memories those days have made. Everyday that we have been together, as a married couple has made some sort of an impact as to who we are as a couple. Some days might be calmer than others, but we learn and grow together each and everyday as we share our thoughts and make important decisions together, as we share in the responsibility of raising our son, Joshua and as we strive to make our home a safe and happy enviroment for him. Our ultimate goal for our family is to live everyday to it's fullest and to make every moment count! I have had friends and family tell me that they love being at our house, they feel safe and comfortable and that they feel the happiness that it within this home. WOW! What an honor for someone to say that about our family and our home. This is not to say that Dan and I do not have our disagreements and that our days are always filled with joy and laughter(that would be a perfect, fairytale and we all know that no one or family is perfect). Every marriage has it's ups and downs and trials and tribulations, but it is always better to go through it with the one that you truly, with out a doubt know, you are meant to be with. Just makes things a little easier. It is also good to have a partner that will step up when the other one is down and out. Let's take this week for instance. Joshua came down with a really bad cold and fever, which he so graciously gave to me. It was a rough 24-48hrs. Dan was there the whole time and never once griped or complained about being the sole person doing pretty much everything. He selflessly made sure that everyone was taken care of and got what they needed. He knows that I would do the same thing and that is what you call true love. Thankfully we are all on the mend and Dan miracously has not gotten whatever this virus is. It is the little things that we do for each other that mean the most. Not the date nights(although those are much needed), not the cards or gifts, just the everyday simple things and acts of kindness that we do for one another that honestly shows how much we love each other. I am truly greatful for Dan! I really do thank God everyday for allowing our paths to cross and then join in a wonderful life long journey. I love our life together and how we continue to build our home and make it our own. How together we learn from each other and grow together. Each and everyday is "our special day!" I am looking forward to many more years to come and I know each day we grow stronger and stronger in our relationship!!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY DAN!! I LOVE YOU!

Potty Training Makes a Fashion Statement

It is easier to not put pants on Joshua when we are potty training him. So when he goes outside in the backyard he normally goes with out pants. The hat is a bonus to the wardrobe since it was windy the day I took these pictures.

Super Josh showing off his muscles!

Potty training is going really well. He goes with out a fuss usually and now he even prefers to stand when he tee tees instead of sitting down. The other day, he came running into the house from outside side saying "gotta go! gotta go!" all the way to the bathroom.

In 3 years I have learned...

...some interesting things as a parent. Here are just a few that come to mind:

1. To a kid, flushing the toilet will always be fascinating
2. That stain remover doesn't always remove that stubborn stain
3. The messier a kid is the more fun he is having

4. Kids LOVE to be naked!
5. They master the art of ignoring at a very young age
6. The only way to let them learn, is to let them be

7. You can't always protect them from the world, but you sure try.

8. You actually can say, "do you need to teetee in the potty" a million times

9. No matter how many times you pick up your house, it will never be completely clean and that is ok.

10. Your child has more energy than you and always will

11. Kids are a big magnet for dirt(especially when you are about to head out the door)

12. Chairs are the gateway to getting anything that is out of reach

13. Bubbles are cheap entertainment

14. The saying should be called terrible 3's, not terrible 2's

15. You find yourself singing or humming songs from your kid's CD or favorite show when your kid isn't even around

16. No matter how bad of a day you have had, your child can always make you smile

17. If you can't find your kid or hear your kid, they are probably up to something

18. Opening and closing cabinet doors and drawers is a favorite past time for them

19. That I have never loved sleep and my bed soooo much!

20. Being a mom is the hardest and most rewarding job in the world and I love every minute of it!

Joshua says...

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY,

EVERYBODY!!!