My One Little Word for 2009

Faith

–noun
1. confidence or trust in a person or thing: faith in another's ability.
2. belief that is not based on proof: He had faith that the hypothesis would be substantiated by fact.
3. belief in God or in the doctrines or teachings of religion: the firm faith of the Pilgrims.
4. belief in anything, as a code of ethics, standards of merit, etc.: to be of the same faith with someone concerning honesty.
5. a system of religious belief: the Christian faith; the Jewish faith.
6. the obligation of loyalty or fidelity to a person, promise, engagement, etc.: Failure to appear would be breaking faith.
7. the observance of this obligation; fidelity to one's promise, oath, allegiance, etc.: He was the only one who proved his faith during our recent troubles.

Overwhelmed

Sigh! I feel so overwhelmed with everything going on and things that need to be done. This week-end I really hoped to get some scrapping time and join in on the crop at Scrapfreak, but it did not happen. We had the House inspection and the Appraiser over on Saturday, along came the Buyers and their Agent. Everything went well. Then I had to go take some things to my cousins house, an hour away. The In-Laws were here on Sunday, all afternoon and in the evening my friend/neighbor came over and we chatted for a long time and she made me sad as we will not be neighbors anymore. But we will be hanging around and get together very often so the girls can play together and we can scrap. We have become really good friends since we met, 7 years ago.

Today, I just cried. Selling the house is a good thing for us and I know things will get better, I have Faith. I love this house and we wished we can stay here forever, but alas it was not meant to be. We have decided to rent for awhile and take our time to find another house, so I have been searching online, newspapers and driving around for a house to rent. Argh! Did not think it was going to be hard to find a decent house. Some of the ones I have seen are either way over priced or in not so good condition or area. This part is what is killing me, not knowing where we are going to move to. I just pray we will find something decent to rent before we have to move.
I have gather up some boxes and lined them up in the guest room and will start to pack and purge tomorrow, along with entertaining a 3 year old, who just wants to play with her mama. Do some paperwork and make some phone calls to set up Georges appointments. Yeah, I think overwhelmed is the right word for today.

Happy New Years!!!

Want to wish all of my friends a Happy New Year!!! Lets hope that 2009 will be a lot better than 2008. Hope the economy gets better and the New President will make a difference in this world.

I am ready for a new beginning. I need to put 2008 behind me and start anew. I'm very Hopeful! I will no longer ask "How worse can it get?". So, I will not say these words in 2009. I can't handle anymore bad news or anymore of the doom and gloom of this economy that is changing our lives.

Cheers to 2009!!!!

Merry Christmas!!!

Wishing all of my blogging friends, family, and visitors a Very Merry Christmas!!! I hope your holiday will be magical and filled with joy and happiness.

Twas the Night Before Christmas

Happy Christmas Eve !!!

This year we decided to stay home, just the 3 of us and make a fun family day. We really want to start some traditions with Briana, as our families never really had any. Also, because, we still have our coughs and sniffles, the day is cold (45 degrees, I know for some of you its a heat wave, but for So. California its freaking cold) and heavy rains.

So tonight, I cooked our traditional meal of the pork roast, white rice, & black beans (well this year we had red beans, cause that's what the little girl wanted) and a chocolate silk pie for dessert. After dinner we went and drove around a neighborhood, less than a mile away, the majority of the homes have there are all decked out and lights galore. It was awesome and to hear Brianas gasps and shout out what she has seen and at everyone home we drove/or walked sometimes she would say how beautiful it was. She did not want to come home, she wanted to see more lights and we would of like to, but all of sudden it started to pour rain and we had to run back to the car.....LOL!!! It was fun. After coming home we had some snacks and saw the Get Smart movie we have had sitting at the kitchen counter for days. I totally loved that movie, gonna see if I can find a good price on it this week-end.

Today, was also a Christmas Wish come true. We, finally sold the house, we've been trying to sell it for a while. We've had lots of Realtors and their clients come in and out and they loved the house, but the people now and days prefer to buy a REO, Short Sale priced homes, instead of a hassle free home. We have gotten a few offers and then later on fall thru, I was really praying for someone who really wants the house and just buy it. This economy is so messed up, that we really needed this. Now, a new adventure and new chapter in our lives begin.

Please pray that the transaction goes smoothly and we close escrow with no problems.

Thank you my friends. {HUGS}

Happy Birthday, Daddy!!!

Today, my daddy turns 73 years old. Wow! I can not believe he is that age. I am so glad he is very healthy (at least that's what he tells me), he is still working, he still parties like he was in his 20's. He is full of fun and energy. I hope, by the time I am his age I will be as healthy and full of energy like he is.

I love you, Daddy!! Here's to many more birthdays.

Woohoo! It's my birthday and as usual, never fails I am sick with a bad cold. But its all good. We were going out to dinner today, but with me being sick and very cold outside we opt to stay home and enjoy the day with my great husband and beautiful daughter.


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